I Need restaurant suggestions in B'ham

AUTailgatingRules · « **on:** May 04, 2011, 04:51:24 PM »

I was going to take the Mrs. to Hot n Hot for our anniversary but she does not want to spend that much $$. Any suggestions to a good rest. that is not super expensive and not a chain?

We like all kinds of food, we are just looking for a fun atmosphere.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2011, 04:56:28 PM »

Hot and Hot is what? $200 for a nice meal, wine, and dessert?

I'm not sure if there's anything comparable to Hot and Hot but cheaper.

Bottega, Highlands, and Veranda are all as expensive as Hot and Hot.

I used to like Dodiyo's but it's gone downhill big time. I'd avoid it.

GianMarco's is good. If you like fancy Mexican, you could go to Cocina Superior. Good oysters.

Chez Fonfon is a spinoff of Highlands Bar and Grill. It's French food, and it's no where near as expensive as Highlands. But I don't believe they take reservations because they're going for a "cafe" feel.

War Eagle!!! · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2011, 04:58:47 PM »

I haven't been there in a long while...but Flemings is a pretty good steak for fairly reasonable...

Ogre · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2011, 05:08:40 PM »

Satterfield's in Cahaba Heights is good, but it's pricey. I don't think it's as bad as Hot and Hot though.

GianMarco's for Italian.

Ocean for seafood.

Iguana Grill or Cocina Superior for Mexican.

I agree with THS on Dodiyo's. I used to love that place. Last time I ate there I threw up for 4 hours afterward b/c of something I ate. Haven't been able to go back since.

If you're looking for a place that has a little bit of everything, I'd go to Mudtown in Cahaba Heights. It's small and laid-back, but the food is good and it's reasonably priced.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.

JR4AU · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2011, 05:18:37 PM »

You can get out of Chez Fon Fon reasonably with a good meal and wine

Jumbo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2011, 05:45:40 PM »

My favorite would be Hot and Hot and Chez Fon Fon, 26 which is right beside Ocean is great for the Price. Fleming's always has a great steak.

Saniflush · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2011, 06:31:51 PM »

Leonardo's.

chinook · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2011, 06:55:38 PM »

Dicaprio's

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2011, 09:29:27 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on May 04, 2011, 06:31:51 PM

Leonardo's.

+1

Icon in The Tutweiler Hotel downtown is very good too. It is a little more affordable than Hot & Hot.

AUChizad · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2011, 09:39:56 PM »

The two "cheap" yet "fancy" places I would recommend are Chez Fon Fon and Firebirds.

Jumbo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2011, 09:46:40 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on May 04, 2011, 09:39:56 PM

The two "cheap" yet "fancy" places I would recommend are Chez Fon Fon and Firebirds.

Firebirds, I love that place.

BZ770 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:04:16 PM »

This doesn't belong here but when you leave North Alabama you can't have Jack's Hamburgers. I'd love to have one right now.

Ogre · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:11:51 PM »

I can't believe no one mentioned Landry's yet.

Kaos · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:15:22 PM »

Quote from: BZ770 on May 04, 2011, 10:04:16 PM

This doesn't belong here but when you leave North Alabama you can't have Jack's Hamburgers. I'd love to have one right now.

That's a damn good point.

Best combination ever? Two piece chicken basket (breast and thigh) with fries, a biscuit and a regular hamburger. Top it off with a vanilla shake and a hot lemon pie?

Whoosh.

Double dose of the running squirts, but well worth it.

Token · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:37:20 PM »

Taco Bell.

Jumbo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2011, 11:14:13 PM »

Quote from: Token on May 04, 2011, 10:37:20 PM

Taco Bell.

That's double stuffed hotness.

wreckingball · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2011, 11:30:59 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on May 04, 2011, 06:31:51 PM

Leonardo's.

Hasn't it already been discussed about how Tay-tay is on the menu there?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2011, 09:34:03 AM »

Quote from: Jumbo on May 04, 2011, 11:14:13 PM

That's double stuffed hotness.

It's only 47% real beef bi-products.

I'm filing suit

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2011, 10:24:14 AM »

Quote from: Kaos on May 04, 2011, 10:15:22 PM

That's a damn good point.

Best combination ever? Two piece chicken basket (breast and thigh) with fries, a biscuit and a regular hamburger. Top it off with a vanilla shake and a hot lemon pie?

Whoosh.

Double dose of the running squirts, but well worth it.

Jesus, that is a lot of food. Oh how I miss eating unhealthy shit like that everyday.

Quote from: Snaggletiger on May 05, 2011, 09:34:03 AM

It's only 47% real beef bi-products.

I'm filing suit

Look here dammit, you have already ruined Taco Bell for me, don't do it with Jack's.

AUTailgatingRules · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2011, 04:45:21 PM »

GianMarcos it is.

Thanks for all the suggestions