Ever-changing seasonal menu of French-inspired, regional Southern fare served in an elegant setting. Based on 474 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$$
Address:
2011 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 939-1400
Website: http://www.highlandsbarandgrill.com/
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Helen Harrand
I have been wanting to dine here for over 25 years but as a fellow chef our off days are always the same (Sunday and Monday) so I never managed to get here. Finally dined here and it did NOT disappoint! Great food, fantastic service and great views. I wish I had been better dressed. We will be back!
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Chris Lynch
Fantastic dining experience. The menu was exciting, quite difficult to narrow down my choices! Service was second to none, our server knew the menu inside and out and was very accommodating. I finally chose the fried seafood starter (red snapper, shrimp, oysters) which put me on cloud nine, and the swordfish steak for my main. The swordfish was equally perfect haha.
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Hamed Mirzamani
Ok, I’m in town for a few days and all the locals are like you have to try this place it’s the best restaurant… but then I am from Chicago, one of the biggest foodie towns, so sure I’ll try … OMG THIS PLACE WAS GOOD. I was shocked to find a restaurant here with that type of selection and service with its prices. I have dined at many Michelin restaurants, and this place deserves one. Stacy helped me out and his recommendations were on point. If you don’t dine here, then your trip to Birmingham isn’t complete.
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Stacy Brasfield
There are so many things I loved about dining here! Impeccable service, agreeable wine selection, excellent oysters with delectable dipping sauces, mixed lettuces salad with slivers of pickled carrots, and the truly inspired deviled eggs. The mushrooms and grilled asparagus sides exploded with flavor. The atmosphere is warm with a great vibe. Two anomalies surprised me. The water was unfiltered and had an off odor, and the Strip steak wasn’t hot when it was served. Otherwise the evening was perfect.
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Perry Bellomy
We booked a month out to get a 6:15 reservation for a Saturday night. Overall a solid meal but not the wow I was expecting. The service was good … water glasses never went dry but my iced tea was not refilled as you would expect. The waiter was both knowledgeable and professional. Our party of three tried a variety of appetizers, main courses and desserts. The appetizers we good but not great. I sampled the fried mixed seafood fry as an appetizer. The seafood was fresh but the batter was a little heavy and unevenly cooked. It appeared to be a spin on tempura batter but came off too thick. My main course was Gulf Flounder with new potatoes and haricot vert. I also chose a side of asparagus. The portion of fish was good but again it was cook uneven. Flounder is a thin fish so in my opinion this dish would have been better prepared using a snapper or grouper. My wife tried the duck breast. I sampled hers and the flavor was good but the meat was a little tough. The dessert round was the best by far. I enjoyed the banana ice cream bar while our table also ordered the coconut cake and warm strawberry cobbler. I sampled all three and found them all to be on point with my expectations. My favorite was the coconut cake. Overall a nice dinner is a comfortable atmosphere but at this price point I am not sure it was worth it.
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Ryan Besterwitch
Great food and service. This restaurant has been a contender for the James Beard Award multiple times and I see why.
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Julia Peart
I was super impressed with all the food from start to finish and service was great! The baked grits did not disappoint and the beef shoulder was amazing. The sweet potato pie with ice cream was a nice dessert.
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Tom Glass
This place is delightful. From the host/maitre ‘d to the wait staff to the chefs, this place is all top-shelf. We had oysters for an appetizer and they were delicious, succulent little bites of the ocean. My Gulf triple tail was excellent and my dining companions loved their entrees: black grouper and venison. The wine, cocktail, appetizer, dessert and coffee selections are all off the charts… We “snuck in” without a reservation, but that was a fluke. This place – for good reason – is booked 6-8 weeks or more in advance. We squeezed in by asking at the host stand… They got us in and we were overjoyed!!!
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Craig LaCava
Fantastic culinary experience from the cocktails to the sweet conclusion to our dinner. Had a fish dish that was fresh and unique. Try the Pecan Old Fashioned and you must leave room for dessert. Call for a reservation in the bar room (OpenTable is only for the main dining room and it fills up fast).
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Jerad Watson
I made a reservation here a month in advance for my wife’s birthday. I mentioned that to the gentleman on the phone. The moment we walked in the host immediately said happy birthday and seated us towards the front beside the window. Our waiter came shortly and also wished my wife a happy birthday.
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