Highest-rated restaurants in Birmingham, according to Tripadvisor

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April 12, 2021
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Highest-rated restaurants in Birmingham, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Birmingham using rankings from Tripadvisor. Restaurants on the list may be closed due to COVID-19.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.

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#30. Big Bad Breakfast

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (255 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5361 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-0307
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#29. Niki's West Steak & Seafood

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (329 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204-1074
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#28. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (574 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3500 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-1929
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#27. Satterfield's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (192 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3161 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243-5222
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#26. John's City Diner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (223 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 112 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203-4106
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#25. Post Office Pies

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (280 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 209 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222-1932
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#24. Village Tavern

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (360 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 101 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243-3166
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#23. Seasons 52

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (402 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243-3108
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#22. Fish Market Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,202 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 612 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-3112
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#21. Dreamland BBQ

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (784 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-5416
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#20. Eli's Jerusalem Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (284 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4673 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-5033
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#19. Surin West

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (349 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Sushi, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1918 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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#18. Cafe Dupont

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (192 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 113 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3603
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#17. Paramount

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (161 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 200 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3616
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#16. Original Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (273 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1931 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2603
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#15. Texas de Brazil

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (345 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: South American, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203-1104
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#14. Slice Stone Pizza & Brew

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (269 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 725 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2809
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#13. Hot and Hot Fish Club

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (408 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2901 2nd Ave S Suite 110, Birmingham, AL 35233-2900
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#12. Saw's Juke Joint

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (269 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213-2132
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#11. Gianmarco's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (383 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Italian, Wine Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 721 Broadway St, Birmingham, AL 35209-6209
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#10. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille- Birmingham

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (266 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham, AL 35243-2326
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#9. Melt

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (316 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4105 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222-1944
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#8. SAW’s Soul Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (873 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Barbecue
- Price: $
- Address: 215 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222-1932
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#7. Half Shell Oyster House of Birmingham

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (76 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: American, Cajun & Creole
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 616 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2808
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#6. Bottega Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (588 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Italian, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2240 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2922
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#5. Bistro 218

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (207 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: French
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 218 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3602
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#4. Amore Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (352 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mediterranean, Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5510 Highway 280 Ste 116, Birmingham, AL 35242-6586
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#3. El Barrio

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (526 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3880
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#2. Chez FON FON

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (569 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: French
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2007 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2801
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#1. Highlands Bar & Grill

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (879 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2011 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2801
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