THE SIDE BY SIDE // A TREAT FOR THE CASUAL YET SOPHISTICATED PALATE James Beard Award winning Chef Chris Hastings alongside of his Chef de Cuisine Patrick Brawley created The Side By Side restaurant with Alabamians in mind. The name originated from Chef Hastings favorite gun as a child, playing into the menu which features
While Saw’s Soul Kitchen might look like nothing special on the outside, it offers up some of the best barbecue in Birmingham and – for that matter – the whole country.
Since 2009, Saw’s has been attracting hungry diners looking to fill up on its Carolina-style smoked pulled pork, chicken and ribs. The best part? You can dress your plate however you like with any of their three signature sauces. If you’re not in the mood for their barbecue, they also have stuffed baked potatoes, salads, burgers and an assortment of Southern sides.
233 Finley Ave. W.
Niki’s West has become a Birmingham institution after offering customers homestyle Southern cooking at its finest in a no-fuss atmosphere for more than 50 years.