Date restaurants in Birmingham?

[HoustonTide]

I am going to be in Birmingham in a few weeks, and I was wondering what restaurants would be good to take the lady to for a nice date?

I am from Texas and have never been to Birmingham, so any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[TexasBama]

I'm not from B'ham (I lived in Houston for 15 years before coming over here), but Shula's is supposed to be very nice. I think there's a couple of good places around 5 Points, too.

 

[bamabake]

J Alexanders
near the galeria

 

[CrimsonNan]

The Outback in Hoover - a little north of the Galleria.

 

[CrimsonNan]

Also Ruth's Chris Steak House. Guess it's still in The Embassy Suite but not sure,

 

[ashleync]

I can personally recommend Botega, in Highlands area, and also Highlands Restaurant, to really impress. Silvertron Cafe, in the Crestwood area, is also excellent.

You could also take that special someone to Milo's, and stop by the package sto' on the way to the hiz-ouse.

 

[dayhiker]

Bamboo cafe (haven't been, but heard it's great)

Sol Y Luna - upscale Mexican - it's really good. The menu is setup with tapas. These are small portions and you order about 4 for a party of 2. They bring an extra plate for each person and you share off of the tapas

Los Angeles - fusion - combo of cuban, caribean, and latin foods. I haven't been, but have friends that have. It's supposed to be really good.

All 3 of these are in the Lakeview area. This is the area along 7th Av S just one block from St. Vincents Hospital

Try this link for menus to these and other places: http://birminghammenus.com/

 

[mikeua69]

Depends on how much you want to spend. If you want to spend some money I would sugest Botega or either Shula's.

 

[It's On A Slab]

Showing my age: Is Baby Doe's still in the Ham?

I am going to be in Birmingham in a few weeks, and I was wondering what restaurants would be good to take the lady to for a nice date?

I am from Texas and have never been to Birmingham, so any help is appreciated. Thanks!

They used to have a great view of the city from their dining room.

 

[Displaced Bama Fan]

Also Ruth's Chris Steak House. Guess it's still in The Embassy Suite but not sure,

Sounds perfect...a restaurant and hotel. It's a two for one deal!

 

[rolltide87]

Here are some ideas:

Shula's (as others have recommended) is at the Winfrey hotel which is part of the Galleria. My wife took me there for my birthday and it was very good. As an additional note about Shula's: In the lobby is (or was when I was there) the original oil painting for Danny Moore's print "Comeback".

Flemings - located at the Summit is an upscale steakhouse chain similar to Shula's

IMHO, both Shula's and Flemings are better than Ruth's Chris

A small Italian place on Rocky Ridge road (Hoover,Vestavia area) called Leonardo's is pretty good and has a nice atmosphere. Brio's is an upscale Italian chain at Brookwood mall.

Botega and Highlands are both very good.

On Southside, there is a nice, upscale seafood restaurants called Oceans.

In Crestline, Mauby's is a local, very nice upscale place.

Good luck finding a place for your date.

 

[Queasy1]

What, no one is recommending Sammy's?

 

[bandersnatch45]

Ali Baba's in Hoover, at the intersection of Hwy 31 and I459, just north of the Galleria. Excellent Persian cuisine, decent wine list, turkish coffee, middling price range and on thursday nights....belly dancing!

 

[bamabake]

They used to have a great view of the city from their dining room.

When did u live in bham?

 

[bandersnatch45]

What, no one is recommending Sammy's?

Nah, the food is terrible....atmosphere now......... :smile:

 

[blackumbrella]

i used to love the hot & hot fish club. that place still around? and yes, silvertron was always nice.

 

[It's On A Slab]

When did u live in bham?

I lived in Bham in the late '80s.

Great city.

I lived in Inverness.

 

[ValuJet]

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[Queasy1]

Sammy's? That joint is still open?

I have no clue. I don't go into B'ham much but that sign they had off the highway always made me laugh.

 

[bandersnatch45]

I lived in Bham in the late '80s.

Great city.

I lived in Inverness.

No more Baby Doe's. It's a television tower now.