The best restaurants in Vestavia Hills

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

1205 Lake Dr SE Ste 105 (Bessemer)

Long-standing local counter-serve chain known for its burgers with signature sauce & sweet tea.

757 Academy Dr (Bessemer)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

938 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr (Hueytown)

Relaxed pizzeria chain serving NY-style hand-tossed pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.

2341 John Hawkins Pkwy (Hoover)

Retro decor adorns this storied smokehouse known for a family sauce recipe & generous portions.

1724 9th Ave N (Bessemer)

Historic landmark serving Greek-influenced steak & seafood in a classic setting since 1907.

304 19th St N (Bessemer)

Local chain known for ribs, chicken & BBQ sandwiches, plus sweets such as cakes & cookies.

5042 Bond Boulevard ,McCalla, 5042 McCalla Rd (Bessemer)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

5658 Grove Blvd (Hoover)

Long-standing local counter-serve chain known for its burgers with signature sauce & sweet tea.

7050 Aaron Aronov Dr (Fairfield)

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

4977 Promenade Pkwy Suite 121 (Bessemer)

Traditional Japanese eats, including bento, in a contemporary space with Asian art accents.

5519 Grove Blvd (Hoover)

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

2899 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr (Hueytown)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

2304 John Hawkins Pkwy Ste 102 (Hoover)

Tapas star on this Mediterranean menu in a refined dining room at the Renaissance Hotel.

4000 Grand Ave (Birmingham)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

3998 Methodist Cir (Bessemer)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

501 West Town Plaza Ste 101 (Bessemer)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

133 Bessemer Super Hwy (Midfield)

Laid-back joint with a drive-thru dispensing BBQ ribs, chicken & pork, plus hearty sides & pies.

3043 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr (Hueytown)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

4933 Promenade Pkwy #133 (Bessemer)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

643 Pleasant Grove Rd (Pleasant Grove)

Pub chain for the whole family, with Irish-inflected grub plus TVs & sports memorabilia.

5519 Grove Blvd (Hoover)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

6000 Harris Lane (Bessemer)

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

3545 Pelham Pkwy (Pelham)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

438 1st St SW (Alabaster)

Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.

295 Alabaster Blvd (Alabaster)

Long-standing local counter-serve chain known for its burgers with signature sauce & sweet tea.

1103 1st St N (Alabaster)

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

725 1st St S South (Alabaster)

Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

100 S Colonial Dr #600 (Alabaster)

Local chain known for ribs, chicken & BBQ sandwiches, plus sweets such as cakes & cookies.

470 Colonial Promenade Pkwy (Alabaster)

Family-owned eatery offering classic Italian dishes plus take-home spices & sauces in colorful digs.

21 Weatherly Club Dr (Alabaster)

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

1101 1st St S (Alabaster)

Casual option serving fajitas, chips and salsa, and other Mexican offerings in a family-friendly atmosphere.

3550 Pelham Pkwy (Pelham)

Casual eatery featuring comfort food such as ramen, poke bowls, and chicken teriyaki.

390 S Colonial Dr (Alabaster)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

125 Colonial Promenade Pkwy (Alabaster)

Popular joint for wood-fired pizza served in a roomy, cheerful setup with shared tables & a patio.

610 Preserve Pkwy Ste 100 (Hoover)

Pizza place with a bar and arcade featuring vintage video games.

700 Montgomery Hwy Ste 193

From sizzling arrachera and the overachieving Molcajete to bacon wrapped shrimp that disappear way too fast, Las Garzas Mexican Restaurant…

3724 Lorna Rd (Hoover)

Quick-serve Mexican joint serving traditional dishes like fajitas and burritos in a casual setting.

2499 Rocky Ridge Rd

Skip the stove and let Costa's Mediterranean Cafe handle dinner with Greek and Italian family recipes, fresh herbs and spices, and generous…

3443 Lorna Rd (Hoover)

Chain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.

629 Montgomery Hwy

Chain eatery specializing in thick-crust pizzas, also offering sides & desserts.

231 State Farm Pkwy #101 (Homewood)

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

1539 Montgomery Hwy (Hoover)

Mexican dishes – tacos, fajitas, seafood, menudo – including a lunch buffet served in casual digs with a live musician.

3305 Lorna Rd #7 (Hoover)

Welcoming Italian restaurant featuring pizza, calzones & pasta prepared with homemade sauces.

1594 Montgomery Hwy (Hoover)

Craving something not-from-a-chain, hot, and actually hand-made? All Original- Hoover has dough mixed fresh daily, sauce done right, and…

All Original-Hoover, 1694 Montgomery Hwy Ste 116 (Hoover)

Mexican restaurant at The Shops at Oak Park Shopping Center serving fajitas and margaritas in a casual setting.

2531 Rocky Ridge Rd

Unfussy Japanese steakhouse offering both hibachi fare & a wide selection of sushi.

148 Wildwood Pkwy (Homewood)

Restaurant chain serving sushi, hibachi fare & other Asian dishes in a contemporary setting.

3250 Galleria Cir (Hoover)

Mexican eatery with colorful murals & hanging lanterns offering a wide selection of classic dishes.

2085 Colonial Dr #101 (Hoover)

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

500 Old Town Rd

Keep dinner simple this week with Baker's Famous Pizza - Bluff Park, the low-key neighborhood spot locals whisper about for classic pies,…

757 Shades Mountain Plaza (Birmingham)

Pizzeria known for Chicago-style deep-dish or thin-crust pies, antipasti & a no-nonsense atmosphere.

2801 John Hawkins Pkwy (Hoover)

This modern venue, part of a small chain, serves Thai specialties, sushi & cocktails.

16 Perimeter Park S (Birmingham)

Casual, upscale eatery serving up sandwiches and salads, along with soups, mac 'n' cheese, waffles, burgers and chicken dishes.

2901 Cahaba Rd (Mountain Brook)

Mexican spot known for roasted salsa along with burritos, enchiladas and fajitas.

230 Doug Baker Blvd #300 (Birmingham)

Hoover folks, when you want fresh rolls, crisp nigiri, and a few sizzling grill bites without overthinking it, Sakana Sushi Bar & Grill…

1944 Hoover Ct (Hoover)

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

4503 Riverview Pkwy (Birmingham)

Casual venue offering a menu of authentic Mexican recipes, plus Tex-Mex fare, and margaritas.

4673 US-280 (Birmingham)

Pizzas, salads, and other comfort food offered in casual environs with a bar, and a patio.

3104 Timberlake Dr

Laid-back eatery serving traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex eats, plus weekend chef's specials.

3 Mt Laurel Ave (Birmingham)

Line up a better pizza night this week with Mellow Mushroom Hoover, leaning into creative stone-baked pies on pillowy dough, stacked…

920 Inverness Cors (Birmingham)

Tacos, fajitas, and other Mexican classics in a family-friendly restaurant with a kids' menu.

362 Chelsea Xrds (Chelsea)

Italian eatery offers aged steaks, housemade pastas & other Tuscan fare in comfortable surrounds.

6801 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 106 (Birmingham)

Laid-back eatery featuring made-to-order tacos, burritos and bowls, plus margaritas.

6801 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 124 (Birmingham)

From roll combos and nigiri to hibachi lunch boxes, teriyaki dinners, and slurpable udon or yakisoba, Osaka Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine…

5192 Caldwell Mill Rd #105 (Hoover) · ✓ checked Aug 14

Sushi joint with Korean BBQ known for bulgogi, galbi & sushi lunch boxes in a simple space.

5291 Valleydale Rd #101 (Birmingham)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

4500 Valleydale Rd Ste 300 (Birmingham)

Mexican-inspired and casual eatery offering tacos and burritos, plus seafood, chicken, beef and veggie options.

5363 US-280 Ste b 101 (Birmingham)

New York-style thin-crust & Sicilian deep-dish pizzas star on the long menu in this informal eatery.

4673 US-280 (Birmingham)

American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake

236 Summit Blvd (Birmingham)

Japanese dishes, clever maki & cocktails served in a casual space with hibachi tables & a sushi bar.

120 Doug Baker Blvd (Birmingham)

Comforting fare like tacos and fajitas, plus margaritas at a roomy eatery.

48 Chesser Crane Rd (Chelsea)

Casual pizza restaurant providing comfort food, cocktails, beer, and wine in a cozy setting.

30 Manning Pl (Birmingham)

Traditional pick for Italian dining in an art-lined room with red-checked tablecloths & a full bar.

68 Church St (Mountain Brook)

Japanese eatery featuring a large sushi selection and hibachi dishes served in a casual setting.

700 Montgomery Hwy Ste178

East Coast-based chain serving artisanal pizzas & other Italian sandwiches & salads.

5192 Caldwell Mill Rd (Hoover)

Bustling strip-mall bakery serving NY-style bagels & breads, plus sandwiches & baked goods.

66 Church St Apt B (Mountain Brook)

Laid-back Italian restaurant (with dine-in & takeout options) known for its pizzas, pastas and calzones.

16064 US-280 (Chelsea)

A diverse menu of seafood, sushi, pizza & more in trendy surrounds with a full bar.

5426 US-280 (Birmingham)

Casual spot with a deli counter specializing in steak sandwiches, steaks and Italian sausages.

813 Shades Crest Rd (Birmingham)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

1609 Montgomery Hwy (Hoover)

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

191 Main St (Hoover)

Modest spot for Cajun seafood boils, po' boys & other classic dishes, plus cocktails, beer & wine.

2531 Rocky Ridge Rd Ste 107

Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.

2943 John Hawkins Pkwy (Hoover)

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

3117 Lorna Rd (Hoover)

Cheerful eatery for create-your-own stir-fries with rice or noodles, plus sushi & sashimi.

109 Wildwood Pkwy (Birmingham)

Family-friendly American bar & grill offering big burgers & a variety of craft beers on tap.

3325-201 Rocky Ridge Plz

Casual eatery offering traditional staples like pork dishes & hot soup.

1550 Montgomery Hwy Ste O (Hoover)

Whether your week needs a smoky reset or just an excuse to skip cooking, SAW’s Soul Kitchen brings award-winning Southern barbecue to…

215 41st St S (Birmingham)

Laid-back, neighborhood drinking-and-dining spot, with a menu of comfort bites like burgers and tacos.

728 29th St S (Birmingham)

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

301 24th St S (Birmingham)

Chill pizzeria pairs pizzas cooked in a stone oven & craft beers in hip digs with a fireplace.

725 29th St S (Birmingham)

Crazy Wings and Things is that low-key spot for made-to-order wings, burgers, and Mexican comfort that actually hits. Think lemon pepper or…

67 6th Ave S (Birmingham)

Traditional Italian cuisine presented in warm, brick-lined dining area with a bar.

2312 2nd Ave N (Birmingham)

Modern interpretations of classic Thai dishes & Japanese sushi in a relaxed environment.

300 19th St S Ste 109 (Homewood)

Global bites are served from a variety of stalls at this modern food hall in the Pizitz Building.

1821 2nd Ave N #3112 (Birmingham)

Creative takes on classic American eats, beer & cocktails plus live music, games & a patio.

1830 29th Ave S #175 (Homewood)

Popular, petite cafe serving pizzas with creative toppings & other Italian fare in a trendy space.

207A 20th St N (Birmingham)

Brick-front pizzeria featuring straight-up Italian fare & wood-fired Neopolitan pies.

2930 3rd Ave S (Birmingham)

Modern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.

238 Summit Blvd Ste 100 (Birmingham)

Sleek wood-fired-steakhouse specializing in raw oysters and traditional fare.

2309 1st Ave N suite 201 (Birmingham)

Local BBQ chain serving hickory-fired ribs, plates & sandwiches, plus wings & comfort sides.

1427 14th Ave S (Birmingham)

Craving something a little fancy without getting fussy? Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails reimagines Southern comfort with the good stuff... NY…

2727 18th St S (Homewood) · ✓ checked Aug 14

Hit up Wasabi Juan's The Battery this week for sushi burritos loaded with spicy tuna or shrimp, plus crunchy tacos with shrimp ceviche and…

2201 2nd Ave S #105 (Birmingham)

Buzzy, rustic-chic eatery & bar with a patio offering adventurous, globally inspired small plates.

2810 3rd Ave S (Birmingham)

Local chain known for ribs, chicken & BBQ sandwiches, plus sweets such as cakes & cookies.

337 Valley Ave (Birmingham)

Chef prepares regional ingredients with a modern Southern spin in a historic, brick-walled bistro.

113 20th St N (Birmingham)

Casual restaurant offering burgers, bowls, and other comfort food paired with craft beer and cocktails.

2 Dexter Ave (Mountain Brook)

Few things pair better than smoky pork and a little live blues. SAW’s Juke Joint leans into the “upscale dive” vibe with Carolina-style…

1115 Dunston Ave (Birmingham)

Casual spot offering New Orleans-inspired brunch dishes, plus coffee, cocktails, and local beers.

1017 Oxmoor Rd (Birmingham)

Vibrant restaurant and bar for jerk chicken, ceviche and other Caribbean faves, plus cocktails.

2015 1st Ave N (Birmingham)

Signature sushi rolls, ramen & other Japanese staples round out the menu at this casual restaurant.

1909 11th Ave S (Birmingham)

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

1200 20th St S Ste 100 (Birmingham)

Farm-to-table American fine dining in an elegant, historic home with intimate rooms & a jazz brunch.

2220 Highland Ave (Birmingham)

Familiar Tex-Mex combo plates & flavored margaritas served in an informal space with colorful decor.

2839 7th Ave S (Birmingham)

Generous portions of barbecue with housemade sauces in a cozy, counter-serve, mom-&-pop smokehouse.

3278 Cahaba Heights Rd (Birmingham)

Casual joint dishing up New York–style pies and slices, plus sandwiches, in the Avondale neighborhood.

209 41st St S (Birmingham)

Fine Italian cuisine in a sophisticated dining room with white tablecloths & romantic lighting.

721 Broadway St (Birmingham)

Chains serving waffles alongside made-to-order chicken wings in a laid-back space.

3425 6th Ave S (Birmingham)

Casual Asian fusion restaurant offering tacos, burgers, and ramen, as well as happy-hour specials.

2808 7th Ave S #117 (Birmingham)