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Best Bbq

The food and service was great. The ambiance is laid back and friendly.

Best Pizza

You don’t see pizza parlor’s like that these days, and this one was stood the test of time in Mountain Brook. Friendly service, fresh food, and an authentic atmosphere make this a must stop.

Best Sushi

Bamboo on 2nd 29.61%

Bamboo has been a top tier sushi restaurant for me for years. The food is always phenomenal. It’s trendy and has a great ambiance.

Best Burger

Jack Brown’s 21.86%

In town for the SEC baseball tournament. Great vibe, tremendous service and the burgers.... wow! -CHARLES T.

Best Asian Food

I absolutely love Surin. If you are looking for some good, authentic tasting thia food, then I highly recommend going to Surin.

Best Fine Dining

Soooo, what can I say. Another night in the wine bar and another fantastic dinner. Can’t say enough about the atmosphere, wait staff, and food. How about 6, or better yet 10, stars!!! - GREG B.

Best Seafood

Best Breakfast

Who Voted?

We had 4,221 people who voted online (30% more than last year). They told us a little about themselves. Here’s what they said.

Best Dessert Place

Cookie Fix 22.76%

This bakery has the best cookies in town!! Great cookie dough and combination of cookie flavors. Yummy. -ABDUL E.

The food is always phenomenal! the service is top notch, no matter who serves your table. I like the dim atmosphere and ambiance of the place. never fails! -KOURTLAND P.

76% Female

24% Male Married: 67% Single: 33%

Age 18-20: 2%

Age 21-29: 24%

Age 30-39: 29%

Age 40-49: 18%

Age 50-59: 15%

Age 60+: 12%

Employed Full Time: 78% Employed Part Time: 11% Not Employed, Not Looking: 5% Retired: 6%

WHERE DO THEY LIVE?

35213: 10%

35209: 9%

35243: 8% 35242: 7%

35205: 6%

35223: 6%

35216: 5%

35226: 5% 35244: 4%

4+

(>99% in Bham Area)

Best Steak

Perry’s 30.66%

Perry’s is a classic: warm, almost moody, intimate interior atmosphere. Good music. Upscale but not snobby. Excellent customer service. -JORDAN T.

29.17% Fleming’s 16.79%

Chris 11.80% Dyron’s 9.83%

Best Catering

Taco Mama 34.08%

The people who work here I suspect are related to owners bc they truly care about this business & it shows ! They go above and beyond to be certain you’re happy! -ALISON W.

Best Hotel

Grand Bohemian 43.17%

Quiet village for relaxing and celebrating graduation. This proud mom pleased to park car and enjoy the attached gallery, pool, restaurant and cooking school. -CAROL C.

Best Margarita

I think the quality of the food and the value are what makes this chain so successful. That, and their excellent variety of margaritas.

Best Bar

Otey’s

If you are looking for a laid back, friendly bar with great munchies and food, you have found your place. Otey’s is the quintessential neighborhood bar/hangout. -JENNIFER G.

Best Place To Buy Wine

Piggly

Incredible wine selection: and these folks know how to steer you in the right direction if you don’t know anything at all about wine.

Best Brunch Place

The Essential 27.55%

Exceptional food. Start to finish. Uh, been here four times now. Three times for brunch and once for dinner and I would go again right now if I could. -CHRIS S.

Best Lunch Place

Brick & Tin 18.14%

The food is absolutely fantastic, the service was impeccable. Huge props to the servers, chefs, and bartenders! This is my favorite place to eat lunch in Mountain Brook village -MARY KATE M.

BEST PATIO/OUTDOOR SEATING

First time here but it won’t be the last. Came to town for the Wine and Beer festival but had to get food first. We saw this was close and wanted to see what it was all about. We got there at a great time, no one was in line before us. Placed out order and food was ready pretty quickly.

Best Place To Buy Beer

Piggly Wiggly 47.84%

Cheap, cold beer: They sell local beers at a discount. This is the cheapest place I’ve found to get good quality local beer, and they often have sales and weekly specials. -JEFF G.

Your Favorite Cocktail

Best Place To Watch Sports

Otey’s 23.16%

Otey’s is a fantastic neighborhood bar. And that is what it is. Not divey, not fancy... but ideal for anyone living or visiting the area. The drinks are fast and strong. I have been here many times before. But I have never been here for a meal.

-WILL B.

AGENT: Julie Harris

AGENT: Julie Harris

CATERER: Happy Catering BEST PLACE TO SEE A CONCERT: Avondale

CATERER: Happy Catering BEST DERMATOLOGISTS: Renew

Best Public Golf Course

A great course with beautiful greens, friendly staff, & an excellent burger. I will definitely be coming back!

BEST WEDDING/REHEARSAL VENUE

I cannot say enough good things about our time at Pursell Farms. They take Southern Hospitality seriously and went above and beyond to make our time special.

Best Weekend Getaway

BEST HOME Furnishings

At Home Homewood 38.97% Furniture, decor, lamps, candles, kitchenware (and lots of cute tea towels, jewelry, and even clothing. Everything is gorgeous, and the styles are farmhouse/rustic, which I love. -

T.

Best Venue For Event

It has such a great casual vibe. The outdoor seating and concert stage make it feel so comfortable and relaxed.

Best Place To Buy A Unique Gift

Best Interior Designer

Best Place For Home Accents

Best Chiropractic Practice

Best Fertility Clinic

14.90% love this clinic, the drs, nurses and staff! Dr. Bouknight and her team were amazing, patient, kind and never had us feeling like we had unanswered questions and always had a plan in place moving forward. Would highly recommend Alabama Fertility to anyone on the journey to start growing their family.

BEST HOME MAINTENANCE (HVAC/PLUMBING/ELECTRIC) COMPANY

Best Hair Salon

I needed hair color help for a special event weekend and Kizzie did an AMAZING job. My hair looks so incredibly natural but also really gorgeous - the best color I’ve ever had

Best Spa

Had a good experience here today. The spa is very nice, warm, inviting and feels luxurious. Everything smells good too! All staff I interacted with were very friendly.

BEST PLACE FOR A GIRLS’ NIGHT

We love Freddy’s! Wine on tap? Say less. Weekly deals? Say more! Service is always good and the food is always great. -ALYSSA S..

BEST COLORIST/STYLIST

Best Place To Take Your Dog

park with plenty of trails and views to behold. Located near the iron mines that built

Best Outdoor Excursion

Oak Mountain 35.80%

This is a beautiful park. There is plenty to see and do for people of all ages and ability levels. You will find beautiful scenery for a nice drive, over 50 miles of trails to hike, bike, or ride

Best Place To See Live Music

Best Annual Charity Event

Best Place To Take Pics

Botanical

This land is quite dynamic; while the entrance leads to a series of highly manicured plots and a greenhouse, the surrounding terrain varies considerably in elevation and is much more naturalistically curated.

BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING

I love a good boutique, and Soca’s styles almost always catch my eye. Their clothing is always very classy and they tend to have more neutral styles.

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING

is the BEST clothier for men in Birmingham. Excellent customer service with a knowledgeable staff. They outfit my husband and teenagers

Best Plaintiff Law Firm

Best Family Law Firm

Best Defense Law Firm

Best Local Beer

It is slightly sweet, and refreshing. Nice pale clear yellow.

Best Take Out

If you’re looking for good food, good margs, or good catering, make this place your next stop

Best Local Brewery

Avondale Brewery has phenomenal customer service, aura, and most importantly taste.

Best Insurance Agent

Best Local Attraction

Best Residential Builder

Best Happy Hour

SoHo

This was my first time at Soho Social, and it was a great experience! The service was great, the food was great, and the drinks were great.

I went during their happy hour, which is Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm. -DEANNA D.

Best Eye Care

Best Coffee Shop

O’Henry’s 28.05%

I love stopping by for an early evening coffee to end the workday and start my night. The staff is friendly and efficient, even though they’re about to close, they are ready with a smile and kind word. -MARIAH C..

Best Plastic Surgery

Cohn Plastic Surgery

38.34%

I reached the point in my life where I needed to make a cosmetic decision, and Dr Cohn came highly recommended. Dr Cohn is extremely thorough of his measurements and findings. He goes out of his way to explain specific details, putting anxiety at ease.

BEST FITNESS STUDIO/GYM

Ignite

My first time here and it was great! The class I took was 45 minutes but it flew by. Everyone was so friendly and the instructor helped me set up my bike.

Best Fitness Instructor

Kaitlyn Bentley 12.44% Amazing class! Kaitlyn was so great and helped me feel welcomed for my first class! A great workout. Will be coming back soon! -LAUREN S

Best Orthopedic Practice

Andrew

43.95%

Excellent sports medicine clinic with the best orthopedic surgeons. All the staff from the front desk to the physicians are very kind. Dr. Cordover is an excellent spine specialist, he fixed my back when no one else could! -HEATHER B.

Best Dermatology Practice

Renew Dermatology 16.18%

This is the first place to make me feel heard and understood regarding my skin issues. I am so grateful to them for helping me! They are nothing but kind and they are always in good spirits and smiling. Nowhere else compares!.

Best Orthodontics

Birmingham

You gave me the best thing someone could ever give me, a smile. My smile used to be so broken and damaged but not anymore. I can smile proudly without having to think about people staring at my crooked teeth. Thank you.

Best Mortgage Lender

Best Dental Practice

Magic City Dentistry 12.45%

Had a wonderful first time experience! The place is cute and trendy, decorated with local art and photography that rotates and info about Birmingham shows & activities. It is downtown, but if you tell them where you park, they will take care of your parking fees for you. Real people follow up with you and the staff is very friendly. My hygienist, Donna, was extremely thorough, funny, and informative. I felt well taken care of and loved my experience. Highly recommend! -SAVANNAH S.

Best Garden Shop

Best Real Estate Agents

Best Landscape Service

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