25 Essential Birmingham Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Birmingham.
Shish Kabob Xpress
Michigan
Traditional Middle Eastern eats & fresh smoothies are dispensed from a counter with limited seating.
Eddie Merlot's
Michigan
Premium chain serving aged steaks, seafood & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings.
220 Merrill
Michigan
Chic eatery in the historic Edison building offers an Italian-American menu & antique chandeliers.
Hazel's
Birmingham, Michigan
Seasonal seafood from rotating regions is the focus at this industrial-chic bar & eatery.
Big Rock Italian Chophouse
Birmingham, Michigan
Train depot turned top-shelf steakhouse offers a unique setting for American fare & house brewery.
Los Gatos Tacos Mexican Restaurant + Catering
Birmingham, Michigan
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Birmingham, Michigan
High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
La Pecora Nera
Birmingham, Michigan
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Social
Birmingham, Michigan
Buzzy, stylish spot for creative comfort fare, cocktails & wines, with rooftop & sidewalk seating.
Hunter House Hamburgers
Birmingham, Michigan
Tiny, landmark hamburger joint for sliders with grilled onions, plus chili fries, shakes & hot dogs.
Adachi Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
Birmingham, Michigan
Warm, design-savvy space offering cooked Japanese meals alongside sushi & sashimi plus drinks.
Bistro Joe's
Birmingham, Michigan
This New American bistro inside an organic market offers globally inspired fare & mezzanine seating.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Birmingham, Michigan
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Streetside Seafood
Birmingham, Michigan
Intimate 55-seat restaurant boasts a small menu of traditional seafood dishes, reinvented.
Greek Islands Birmingham
Birmingham, Michigan
Standard American & Greek meals cooked & served in informal surroundings, with take-out options.
Cafe Origins
Birmingham, Michigan
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House of Birmingham
Birmingham, Michigan
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Try It Raw
Birmingham, Michigan
Simple, compact counter serve providing organic, vegan raw food meals, plus juices & smoothies.
Salvatore Scallopini Birmingham
Birmingham, Michigan
Local Italian chain serving pasta & classic entrees, plus beer & wine, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bell Bistro
Birmingham, Michigan
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Phoenicia Restaurant
Birmingham, Michigan
Gourmet Middle Eastern fare is the star at this sophisticated venue with a subtle, stylish ambiance.
Grano PizzAiolo
Birmingham, Michigan
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ZANA
Birmingham, Michigan
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Primo's Pizza
Birmingham, Michigan
Long-standing parlor & grocery crafts Italian eats & American chow plus offers late-night delivery.
Sidecar Slider Bar - Birmingham
Birmingham, Michigan
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