The Best Restaurants in Birmingham: Homewood
The hot spots you don't want to miss in Birmingham's Homewood neighborhood!
At StyleBlueprint, we partnered with only the best businesses in town to create ourΒ SB Guide. Itβs filled with everything youβd like to know as a local or as a tourist. From the best hair salons to the best antique stores to the best interior designers, boutiques and restaurants, weβve got you covered. Because there are so many delicious restaurants in Birmingham, weβve broken it down by neighborhood so that you can experience it all. Here, weβre sharing our favorite spots to have a meal in Homewood.
Gianmarcoβs
721 Broadway Street, Birmingham, AL 35209 β’ (205) 871-9622
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Family owned and operated, Gianmarcoβs is a local staple in Birmingham.Β If what you crave is anΒ authentic Italian meal, or selection of several hand-crafted daily specials ranging from grass-fed primeΒ cut ribeyes, to fresh grouper with andouille gumbo,Β to braised veal ossobuco, your senses will thankΒ you after a dinner here!
Jinsei
1830 29th Ave, South,Β Homewood, AL 35209 β’ (205) 802-1440
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Jinsei Sushi flies in their fish everyday to ensure that your sushi is the freshest around! With a vibe reminiscent of a Los Angeles or New York City hot spot, this Homewood spot never disappoints. Donβt leave without trying their signature Kadoma Tunaβ¦spicy tuna tartare, tempura rice cake, avocado, jalapeΓ±o, tobiko, sesame seeds, and eel sauce β yum!!
Sawβs Soul Kitchen
1008 Oxmoor Road, Homewood AL 35209 β’ (205) 591-1409
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
With countless accolades for their barbecue and famous Sawβs sauce, this barbecue joint in Birmingham is a down-home favorite that shouldnβt be missed. The unassuming decor and visitorsβ names scribbled on the walls make this spot more than just approachable but authentic and welcoming. Menu highlights include the chicken sandwich thatβs unlike any other, baked taters packed with toppings and, of course, barbecue with that mouth-watering sauce!
5 Point Public Oyster House
1210 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205 β’ (205) 918-0726
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Open for lunch and dinner with a killer happy hour, 5 Point Public Oyster house was opened with locals in mind. Their pub-style food and over 30 craft beers cultivate a watering hole atmosphere where locals can commune and stay a while. Enjoy oysters on the half shell and an Alabama-brewed beer and catch up with your friends at 5 Point Public Oyster House.
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Annie Reeves
When she isn't scoping out the South's newest hangs, you can find her teaching CycleBar classes or eating queso at her neighborhood Mexican spot.