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Ken's BBQ on Pinson Valley parkway is great food in an old school diner atmosphere.

By naming almost every restaurant in the city, I don't think you guys offered him much help.

(03-22-2017 03:31 PM)BlazerPhil Wrote:  The Bright Star in Bessemer has been among the best in the Birmingham Area for a very long time.

http://www.thebrightstar.com/

(03-24-2017 03:03 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  By naming almost every restaurant in the city, I don't think you guys offered him much help.

OK- Best overall for 75 years.

Others can offer a cool hipster chef with a big bill or even good food for a whie

I think it's funny that the original poster asked for a unique, downtown B'ham lunch/dinner spot and people keep naming the Bright Star in Bessemer... literally 16 miles from downtown.

As for the multiple choices, I don't want to guess Cardinal's taste of food. I just laid out the most unique places in downtown that don't need a reservation. Considering the hundreds of places you could eat around B'ham, I'd say these are appropriate lists.