Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Alabama

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Alabama? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Saltgrass Steak House - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (14)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse in Birmingham, AL famous for serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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nikole

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

There is not a bad thing on the menu! Our waitress was amazing and very knowledgeable of the menu and drinks! She also made sure we knew about the rewards program! Will go back for all big celebrations!

Ariccia Cucina

4.7

4.7 (1164)

$30 and under

Italian

Auburn

About the restaurant

Inspired by a hilltop town of palaces, vineyards and poets, Ariccia Cucina is a modern Italian escape. Small plates of arancini and fresh bruschetta to share, herbs tucked into slow-roasted porchetta, vino bianca and rosso on the tables, conversations buzzing and glasses clinking—at long last, a taste of authentic Italy. Our large open kitchen invites you into an exciting culinary world. The cozy fireside lounge or bar are great places to relax after work with a delicious drink and appetizer from the Bar Menu. Or catch up with friends and enjoy beautiful weather with al fresco dining on the open-air patio.

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Rachel

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

The food and service was amazing. We will be be back.

B.B. Kings - Montgomery

4.7

4.7 (911)

$30 and under

American

Montgomery

About the restaurant

BB King's Blues Club is Located within the Wind Creek Hotel and Casino in Montgomery, Alabama. Authentic Memphis style Barbeque dishes as well as Cajun and Creole menu items are served inside an amazing replica of the original BB King's Blues Club in Memphis, along with the entire Beale Street experience. Enjoy our world famous BB King's Ribs while listening and dancing to the best in local and regional blues and R&B musicians and bands.

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Kenisha

Dined 1 day ago

Had Fun. Enjoyed Jeremy Flly & Candyzman was nice

Itta Bena -Montgomery

4.7

4.7 (755)

$31 to $50

American

Montgomery

About the restaurant

Itta Bena Montgomery is located within the new Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Montgomery. Enter through either the hotel pool bar area or through the BB King's Blues Club and its exclusive Red Velvet Elevator to reach the elegant Blues themed Speakeasy style steakhouse featuring the finest in New Southern Cuisine and the best hand selected Grilled Steaks, Seafood and fine Wines and Spirits. Relax and enjoy the views of the beautiful Pool and Spa while listening to soft live music and the finest blues.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

We went for brunch and I have to say that everything was amazing. I asked my server about the lamb chops and they definitely didn’t disappoint. I will be back soon!

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4.5

4.5 (146)

$31 to $50

Southern

Montgomery

About the restaurant

Located at the cornerstone of Montgomery's thriving entertainment district, The House invites you to experience the South's finest flavors. Blending traditional Alabama recipes with innovative techniques, The House proudly boasts a curated menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico.

At The House, true Southern hospitality is a way of life. Whether you're relaxing after a long day at the convention center or meeting with friends for a night downtown, you'll be enamored by our restaurant's congenial service, sophisticated ambiance and mouthwatering cuisine.

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Tommyvip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Good food and service. Great for a business lunch.

Puckett's Cullman

4.4

4.4 (66)

$30 and under

American

Cullman

About the restaurant

Puckett’s roots stretch way back to the 1950's and a little grocery store in the village of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. Ever since then we’ve been focused on providing friends, new and old, with great food and Southern hospitality. Six restaurants later, that aim still rings true. Puckett’s has built a name on hosting live, local musical acts and serving Southern staples. Authentic comfort food classics, like the meat & 3 specials and our famous slow-smoked BBQ, in a laid-back and downhome atmosphere is what we aim for you to remember. We hope you’ll come visit us soon!

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Kevin

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

We really enjoyed the whole experience. It all started with the server Marcie she was great .The food was absolutely delicious.

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.4

4.4 (404)

$30 and under

American

Vestavia Hills

About the restaurant

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

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bhamblonde

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

The staff was amazing, the food was delicious. The restaurant is gorgeous! My only complaint is that there are five handicapped spots and SEVEN curbside order spots. The curbside spots are front and center. My husband uses a wheelchair and we had to park across the street, which was crazy since all seven curbside spots were empty when we got there and empty when we left (in the rain).

The Fennec

4.3

4.3 (262)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

The Fennec has introduced a southern Farm-to-Table menu at our new Ramblers Sports Bar & Grill. Our goal is to have numerous items for all guests' dietary preferences and restrictions while providing an exceptional dining and sports entertainment experience.

With sports running continually on our new video walls, screens, and TVs, the new Ramblers Sports Bar & Grill takes watching your favorite teams to a different level. Enjoy our locally sourced southern menu, chic cocktail creations, and elegant event spaces on the second floor, there really is nothing else in Birmingham like the Fennec.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

The food was good we went for Brunch. Customer Service A+ Food A+ It was a vibe!!!!

Dave & Buster's - Birmingham

4.3

4.3 (103)

$30 and under

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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April

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

They need to work on their menu item options that are vegetarian.

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Experience

Military Monday

P.F. Chang's - Birmingham

4.2

4.2 (141)

$31 to $50

Asian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

P.F. Chang�s in Birmingham, Alabama, is a farm-to-wok restaurant that offers guests authentic Asian recipes featuring flavors from Vietnam, Japan, Korea and more. The menu has plenty of options for guests who are vegetarian or who don�t eat gluten, as well as a wide array of delicious meals for meat-eaters. Try the barbecue spare ribs prepared with a tangy sauce, a favorite at P.F. Chang�s and pair it with an order of orange ginger edamame. Jicama street tacos filled with lobster and shrimp or chicken are another great menu item, as well as the Hunan dragon wings. Let P.F. Chang�s satisfy your whole family in the casual, comfortable dining space that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 30, 2024

Well it’s would have been nice if open table would have sent my reservation but they we happy to accommodate

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Experience

Lucky 8 Happy Hour (Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm)

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