Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Alabama

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Alabama? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Elevation Bistro

4.9

4.9 (589)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Payne

About the restaurant

Elevation Bistro is an intimate and inviting restaurant located in the heart of Mentone, Alabama. We proudly offer menus of locally and regionally sourced ingredients in a cozy and rustic mountain town atop beautiful Lookout Mountain. Reservations are not required but highly recommended.

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LaniGold

Dined on Oct 26, 2026

As always a wonderful meal. Never disappoints. Staff are wonderful. A true elevated local restaurant.

Seasons 52 - Birmingham

4.9

4.9 (3683)

$31 to $50

American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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Robert

Dined 5 days ago

Food choices were great and what we selected was delicious (pepperoni flatbread pizza, butternut squash soup, and beet salad. Mini desserts were perfect for finishing a delightful experience.

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

Experience

Wine & Dine at Seasons 52

Daniel George Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (1680)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

We hope you will join us at Daniel George restaurant. Located in the heart of Mountain Brook Village, we offer a casual yet elegant dining experience. Our menu includes fresh seafood and local produce. "Farm to Fork" is a philosophy we believe in and strive to pursue on a daily basis.

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Steve and TishGold

Dined 2 days ago

Culinary perfection! Best night and our special excellent service from Lacey and staff is always appreciated

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4.8

4.8 (309)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Epice, a charming Lebanese Bistro in the heart of the Birmingham. After 11 years of serving Nashville, we have opened our second location in beautiful Birmingham.

Our wonderful lunch sandwiches are wrapped in pita breads baked by Middle Eastern bakers and are served daily. At dinner, we keep the lights low for a great ambiance for a date night or celebration.

The bar serves a gorgeous cocktail program as well as fun wines from all over Europe and the Middle East. Come out and relax!

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Evelyn

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were amazing, we will definitely be back! Shout out to Phyllis, our sweet hostess who stayed and talked with us for a bit, too. 😊

Little Betty Sea Bar

4.9

4.9 (117)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Mountain Brook

About the restaurant

Revival Restaurant Group is proud to present SeaBar, a restaurant concept by Little Betty. Nestled right next door in Lane Parke, SeaBar is a fashionable and lively seafood bar where coastal flavors take center stage. With Chef Kyle’s thoughtful menu highlighting oysters, crudo, and wood-fired specialties, SeaBar delivers an elegant yet approachable experience that feels at once modern and timeless.

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Julie

Dined 2 days ago

We come to Birmingham once a year. This was our first time to eat here and we will definitely be back!

Little Betty Steak Bar

4.8

4.8 (1043)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mountain Brook

About the restaurant

Revival Restaurant Group is delighted to introduce our newest concept - Little Betty Steak Bar. Located in Mountain Brook, Little Betty is an elegant, first-rate steakhouse and bar with a lively environment beautifully built to make you feel at home. With the thoughtfully curated work of Chef Kyle exploring influences from Italian and Japanese cuisine flavors, Little Betty is a Lane Parke neighborhood favorite.

Please, see our dining guidelines here:
https://www.littlebettysteakbar.com/_files/ugd/27e6c2_3954c56f39bc4976863434a43f1bb717.pdf

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Renee'

Dined 4 days ago

One of the finest dining experiences I have ever had! Every member of the staff we came in contact with was smiling, pleasant & helpful. The atmosphere was very upbeat and the restaurant was full of people enjoying the award-winning exquisite creations of Chef Kyle Biddy. Every item on the menu is thoughtfully prepared and even the simplest of items are bursting with complex flavor profiles. At the close of our evening, even the Sous Chef came by to check on us and thank us for choosing Little Betty Steak Bar. From Chef Biddy to the General Manager, to the Sous Chef, Wait Staff, Bartenders and the Hostesses… their priority is YOUR dining experience! The Michelin Guide made the right choice to include Little Betty Steak Bar! Well Done!!!!

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North Italia - Huntsville

4.5

4.5 (40)

$30 and under

Italian

Huntsville

About the restaurant

Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Braised Short Rib Marsala, Agnolotti al Pomodoro, and Hot Honey & Prosciutto Pizza that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

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KerryGold

Dined 2 days ago

Our dining experience was wonderful! The food was excellent and our server was attentive and courteous. We have enjoyed dining several times at the Birmingham location and Huntsville was just as great if not better!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Birmingham

4.8

4.8 (609)

$30 and under

Sushi

Vestavia Hills

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is all about good vibes and even better experiences. We bring people together through bold, sustainable ingredients, unforgettable flavors, and a vibrant atmosphere where inspired food, great conversation, and an iconic Happy Hour take center stage. Tucked into The Summit - Birmingham's go-to open-air destination - we've got patio seating, weekly specials, and a Happy Hour worth staying for. Join us for All Day Happy Hour, Vegan + Sake Tuesdays, and Little Bento Bonanza Mondays. Dine in, order online, or grab a BYO(S)B to-go. Catering available.

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JamieGold

Dined on Oct 31, 2026

The sushi was delicious, and atmosphere and our server, Montana, were wonderful too! 5 stars

Itta Bena -Montgomery

4.8

4.8 (968)

$31 to $50

American

Montgomery

About the restaurant

Itta Bena Montgomery is located within the new Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Montgomery. Enter through either the hotel pool bar area or through the BB King's Blues Club and its exclusive Red Velvet Elevator to reach the elegant Blues themed Speakeasy style steakhouse featuring the finest in New Southern Cuisine and the best hand selected Grilled Steaks, Seafood and fine Wines and Spirits. Relax and enjoy the views of the beautiful Pool and Spa while listening to soft live music and the finest blues.

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Brittney

Dined on Oct 31, 2026

Enjoy willingly to book again ….. was very lovely & nice environment

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Popular dish

Tuscan Stuffed Chicken

360 Grille - Florence

4.7

4.7 (2860)

$31 to $50

American

Florence

About the restaurant

Located on top of the Renaissance tower, our revolving restaurant offers breathtaking views of Florence. Soak in the sights as you indulge in one of our decadent steaks, fresh salads and more. We provide a sophisticated ambiance, perfect for date night.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding dinner and service. We always enjoy going to the 360 Grille when in Muscle Shoals

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