5 more terrific restaurants in Birmingham that visitors will love

Birmingham people are proud of the local food scene, and rightly so. The Magic City has a wealth of wonderful restaurants, serving dishes that range from savory barbecue to elegant sushi. When visitors come to town, taking them out to eat is a given. But with so many choices — and such tempting menu items — deciding where to go can be difficult.

Not to worry, though. Folks in Alabama are happy to help. We received hundreds of responses to a recent question posted on the AL.com Facebook page: Where do you take guests visiting Alabama? In Birmingham, readers were quick to point to their favorite restaurants, including five upscale eateries downtown and in Southside.

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