5 iconic restaurants you need to visit in Birmingham
Birmingham has a vibrant restaurant scene, with creative chefs, innovative menus and diners who are eager to experiment and indulge. The city also is distinguished, however, by several longtime eateries that uphold tradition and present scrumptious food in old-school settings.
Here are five iconic restaurants in the metro area, beloved by thousands of customers who’ve walked through their doors over the decades. We highly recommend a visit to one or all of these — no matter if you’re a newcomer, a regular or something in between.
The Bright Star restaurant is at 304 19th St. North in Bessemer. The restaurant opened in 1907, and has been recognized by the Alabama Tourism Department as the one of the oldest restaurants in Alabama.(Bob Carlton/[email protected])
THE BRIGHT STAR
Where it is: 304 19th St. North, Bessemer.
When it’s open: Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. lunch, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. dinner; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. lunch, 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. dinner.