Birmingham has been called "one of the best food cities in America"

by celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, and we completely agree!

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With options ranging from some of the country’s best barbecue to Southern-influenced global dishes,

and featuring over a dozen James Beard Award finalists and winners, 

Birmingham’s dining scene is not to be missed! 

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- FINE DINING - 

Café Dupont

James Beard Finalist Chef Chris Dupont's French restaurant with a Southern lean is not to be missed.

Make sure to order the fried oysters and okra and finish your meal with Dupont's famous beignets!

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Automatic Seafood and Oysters

Automatic is the home of Chef Adam Evans, 2022 James Beard Award for Best Chef: The South.

With a menu chock full of amazing and fresh seafood, you can't go wrong with ordering the Crispy Fish Collar!

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Bottega

Chef Frank Stitt is the father of BHM dining and the winner of multiple James Beard Awards.

Bottega is his Italian restaurant, serving Italian Fare with a Southern Twist.

Make sure to order any of Dolester Miles', 2018's Outstanding Pastry Chef in America, excellent desserts!

- Chef Stitt also owns Highlands Bar and Grill (Outstanding Restaurant, 2018) and Chez Fonfon -

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- CASUAL DINING - 

East West

EastWest is Birmingham's Asian fusion restaurant in the center of the entertainment district.

You won't miss ordering dishes like Chinese duck nachos, Korean Fried Cauliflower, and Curry Katsu Chicken.

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Post Office Pies

Post Office Pies is the place to go to get Birmingham's best slice of pizza.

With locations in Avondale and Mountain Brook, make sure to check out the Swine and Saw's Soul Pie!

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Surin of Thailand

Surin is the place to go for delicious Thai food and Sushi.

There are three locations throughout BHM that serve excellent curries and the infamous Succulent Catfish!

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- FAST CASUAL DINING - 

Urban Cookhouse

Urban Cookhouse serves meats cooked on the Big Green Egg alongside delicious homemade sides and salads.

There are multiple locations across town where you can order the Grilled Chicken Special or Berry Good Salad!

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Nikki's West

Nikki's West has been serving Birmingham delicious food since 1957.

The menu is constantly changing, but you cannot go wrong ordering a meat (or two) and three (or four)!

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Saw's BBQ, Soul Kitchen, and Juke Joint

Go to any of the Saw's locations and you are going to find the best of Birmingham's BBQ.

There are 3 unique restaurants under the Saw's name where you can get the sweet tea fried chicken or the pork-n-greens!

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