Highest-rated Restaurants for Special Occasions in Birmingham, According to Tripadvisor

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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Birmingham, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Birmingham has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Birmingham using rankings from . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Iron City Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (93 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2208 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2309
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#29. Chuck's Fish

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (77 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Sushi
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5426 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-6599
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#28. Carrabba's Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (125 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4503 Riverview Pkwy Hwy 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-4827
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#27. Surin West

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (356 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Sushi, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1918 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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#26. Fish Market Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,221 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 612 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-3112
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#25. P.F. Chang's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (302 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 233 Summit Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35243
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#24. Niki's West Steak & Seafood

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (334 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204-1074
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#23. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (309 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2300 Woodcrest Pl Embassy Suites Hotel, Birmingham, AL 35209-1304
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#22. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (585 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3500 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-1929
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#21. Ovenbird

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (152 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2810 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2816
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#20. Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (452 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1908 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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#19. Bellini's Ristorante & Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (213 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6801 Cahaba Valley Rd Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35242-9608
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#18. Galley & Garden

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (136 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2220 Highland Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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#17. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (262 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 103 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243-3166
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#16. Village Tavern

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (373 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 101 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243-3166
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#15. Seasons 52

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (413 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
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#14. The Cheesecake Factory

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (646 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 236 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243-3107
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#13. Satterfield's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (198 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3161 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243-5222
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#12. Ocean

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (293 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1218 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3814
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#11. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille- Birmingham

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (285 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham, AL 35243-2326
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#10. Texas de Brazil - Birmingham

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (351 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: South American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203-1104
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#9. Cafe Dupont

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (200 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 113 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3603
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#8. El Barrio

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (540 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3880
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#7. Hot and Hot Fish Club

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (415 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2901 2nd Ave S Suite 110, Birmingham, AL 35233-2900
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#6. Gianmarco's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (401 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Wine Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 721 Broadway St, Birmingham, AL 35209-6209
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#5. Bistro Two Eighteen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (227 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 218 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3602
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#4. Chez Fonfon

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (576 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2007 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2801
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#3. Bottega Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (603 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2240 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2922
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#2. Amore Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (359 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5510 Highway 280 Ste 116, Birmingham, AL 35242-6586
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#1. Highlands Bar & Grill

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (879 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2011 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2801
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