The Southern Kitchen And Bar brings elevated Southern dishes, a lively atmosphere, and rustic-chic style to 2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N #300 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a late-night bite, the restaurant offers a welcoming setting for enjoying Southern comfort food with a polished touch. Guests can dine in, take food to go, order delivery, use kerbside pickup, or enjoy outdoor seating.
Catering is also available, making the restaurant a convenient choice for a variety of dining occasions.
The experience is complemented by a full selection of alcohol, beer, cocktails, wine, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food, along with healthy options and local specialties. Customers can enjoy fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, and a great wine list, while live music and TVs tuned to sports add energy to the visit.
With a bar on site, Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi, restrooms, table service, and seating for solo dining, The Southern Kitchen And Bar is designed to make casual meals, relaxed gatherings, and sports-focused outings comfortable and enjoyable.
Accessibility and convenience are important parts of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Rated 4.30 out of 5 based on 3,118 customer reviews, The Southern Kitchen And Bar offers a cozy, casual, and trendy place to enjoy Southern food, drinks, music, and sports in Birmingham. For more information or to place an inquiry, call +1 205-278-7280.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Thinly Sliced ribeye, Swiss cheese, Sriracha, aioli onions and peppers on a cuban roll
Grilled mahi mahi, arugula and roasted garlic tartar sauce on a brioche bun.
Wheat toast, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and cheddar cheese.
Fried chicken breast tossed in sweet and spicy Nashville sauce with lettuce, tomato and onion. Served on a brioche bun.
Black angus beef and smoked bacon with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions, served on a brioche bun.
Grilled chicken breast with our house made bacon tomato jam, cheddar cheese on Texas toast.
Fried chicken breast with smoked bacon, arugula and New Orleans BBQ sauce. Served on a toasted brioche bun.
Roasted pork belly, black forest ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, jalapeño honey mustard on a Cuban roll
The Southern Kitchen & Bar favorite: Grilled chicken breast, smoked turkey, bacon, arugula and pesto mayo. Served on a brioche bun.*This dish contains nuts. * *
Lump crab meat, lemon caper mayo.
Shrimp, conecuh sausage, chicken, dark roux with rice
Southern fried tomatoes topped with feta cheese and house made bacon tomato jam.
Sliced pickles, hand-battered in flour and spices fried to crunchy perfection. Served with chipotle ranch.
Home-style pimento cheese dip served with warm flatbread chips.
The Southern Kitchen & Bar favorite: Blackened bacon wrapped shrimp with New Orleans BBQ sauce.
Whole crispy fried okra served with chipotle ranch.
Southern fried pickles, fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese dip.
House spiced turnip greens in cheese sauce. Served with warm flat bread chips.
Shrimp, conecuh sausage, chicken, dark roux with rice
Creamy key lime pie, graham cracker crust, topped with raspberry sauce.
Chunks of cobbler with blueberries, topped with a rich sauce and whipped cream.
Creamy key lime pie with a graham cracher crust. Topped with raspberry sauce.
Fried chicken, homemade buttermilk biscuit, blackberry jam.
Grilled local sausage, homemade buttermilk biscuit.
Homemade buttermilk biscuit, fried egg, bacon, hollandaise.
Smoked applewood bacon, fried egg, cheddar cheese, homemade buttermilk biscuit.
Two biscuits and jam.
thin fried chicken with lemon butter sauce, roasted carrots, and garlic mashed potatoes
Thin sliced boneless pork chop grilled or lightly breaded and fried, served with roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans and a Bourbon peach glaze
blackened ribeye slices, Conecuh, and smoked gouda mac & cheese
Blackened shrimp and Conecuh sausage served on gouda cheese grits with crispy fried onions
Chicken tenders with two family size side items. Fries, chips, mashed potatoes, Sautéed green beans, mac&chz, side salad, roasted carrots
Rotisserie chicken or blackened shrimp over Southern spiced turnip greens& stone ground smoked gouda grits with Cajun hot sauce
Black angus chopped steak served with mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans and onion gravy
Strip seasoned with house made spice. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
The Southern Kitchen & Bar favorite: Blacked ribeye slices, conecuh sausage and smoked gouda mac and cheese with green tomato relish.
Two fried chicken breasts dressed in a sweet and spicy Nashville sauce. Served with mac and cheese and coleslaw.
Blackened bacon wrapped shrimp over a classic New Orleans Jambalaya with a hint of Cajun hot sauce.
Grilles boneless chicken breast, lemon glaze, roasted red potatoes, sautéed green beans and mushrooms
Grilled chicken or blackened shrimp, sauteed conecuh sausage, fresh okra, grape tomatoes, corn and red onions.
Grilled bone-in pork chop, roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans & peach glaze
Blackened shrimp and conecuh sausage cream sauce served on smoked gouda cheese grits.
Scallops seared with an herb citrus oil, grits and a house salad.
Pan seared Atlantic salmon served with roasted carrots and garlic mashed potatoes topped with lemon mint tomato salsa.
pan seared grouper, black eye pea succotash, grit cake, lemon butter sauce.
The Southern Kitchen & Bar favorite: Thinly fried chicken breast with lemon thyme butter sauce served with whole roasted carrots and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Rotisserie chicken or blackened shrimp over southern spiced turnip greens and stone ground moked gouda grits with a hint of Cajun hot sauce.
Fresh mixed greens, with bacon, sliced mushrooms, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, choice of dressing.
Black angus beef, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, brioche bun. Served with home fries.
Fried rotisserie chicken or blackened gulf shrimp. Served over southern spiced turnip greens, local Alabama gouda grits, finished with a hint of Cajun hot sauce.
Black angus beef, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, fried egg, jalapeños. Served with home fries, brioche bun.
Blackened ribeye slices, conecuh sausage, smoked gouda mac and cheese, green tomato relish.
Fried chicken breast, with smoked bacon, arugula, New Orleans BBQ sauce, toasted brioche bun. Served with home fries.
Baby spinach, strawberries, candied pecans, feta cheese, choice of dressing.
Fresh mixed greens, smoked turkey, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, hard boiled eggs, cheddar cheese and choice of dressing.
The Southern Kitchen & Bar favorite: Fresh mixed greens, blackened shrimp, smoked bacon, fresh grape tomatoes, red onions and choice of dressing.
Fresh mixed greens with bacon, sliced mushrooms, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs and choice of dressing.
The Southern Kitchen & Bar favorite: Baby spinach, strawberries, candied pecans, feta cheese and choice of dressing.
House made waffles, topped with chocolate chips and bacon crumbles, whipped cream.
Wheat toast, avocado, tomato and fried egg. served with home fries
Conecuh sausage, bacon, two eggs, home fries, smoked gouda grits, buttermilk biscuit topped with conecuh sausage gravy.
Chicken, pecan brown sugar, topped with jalapeno honey drizzle or ipa maple syrup.
Bacon, two eggs, hollandaise, smoked gouda grits, buttermilk biscuit.
Rich French toast, topped with peach glaze, toasted pecans, whipped cream.
Fried egg, smoked applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese w/ herb mayo on toast. Served w/ home fries
Sliced blackened ribeye, two eggs, hollandaise, home fries.
House made waffles, topped with your choice of strawberries, peaches or apples, whipped cream.
Fresh biscuits, topped with house made conecuh sausage, black pepper gravy.
Hear from our valued guests
This is an amazing restaurant! The ambiance is exactly what you would expect by the name and the menu is icing on the cake. My go-to meal is Shrimp and Grits. I've ordered them at seafood chain restaurants and high end small business seafood restaurants and none can compare. I think the gouda cheese is what makes it so tasty. I was so impressed that I ordered another meal to go for the next day! The blueberry cheesecake was delicious! I lost my mind in there. Ive never ate that much but being in Birmingham was my excuse to cheat! If I travel to the area again, I'll definitely stop by any try a few more items. Oh yeah - the employees were very friendly!
My sister and I met up with a high school classmate while dining here which made the experience even more enjoyable. Brayden was our server and he was extremely attentive. Our drinks never sat empty and everything flowed effortlessly without us having to ask. I tried one of their signature cocktails, the Birmingham Belle and it was absolutely refreshing to the palate. For my entrée, I ordered the shrimp and grits with turnip greens and every single bite was phenomenal! It was well seasoned and comforting without being heavy. For dessert, we shared the red velvet brownie with ice cream, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. I highly recommend this spot for a relaxed evening with friends or family. Next time, I’m trying the salmon. Make no mistake, I’ll definitely be back! 😁
Absolutely amazing! Ordered fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and the pork chop. Everything was so fresh and well prepared. The staff and service was too notch. 10/10
We stopped by for lunch, and they were very busy. We were sat and greeted in a timely fashion. Our server brought out our beverages with little delay. Our entrees were hot, fresh, and tasty and with very little wait considering how busy they were. My wife ordered the ribeye over Mac n' cheese and I ordered the Nashville hot chicken and both were excellent. The restaurant is well staffed and managed making sure their customers are satisfied.
We had a delicious lunch at Southern Kitchen and felt very well taken care of sitting at the bar. Our food came out fast and fresh. A great option for a good meal is your are at UAB!
This is a great restaurant and I absolutely enjoyed my salad. My sever Alexicia was fantastic and suggested that particular salad. It was so good that I ordered one to go!! 😃The citrus vinaigrette is made in house and is delicious!! They have outdoor seating and I love the atmosphere and how the restaurant is decorated. They also a small stage and very large bar. I highly recommended this restaurant!!
I took my mom, aunt and my buddy visiting from Atlanta to this restaurant on Monday for lunch. We ordered the pimento cheese and fried okra for the appetizer. For the main dish we ordered the pork chop, chicken pot pie and grouper. Boy oh boy it was delicious and our server was fantastic.
If you’re ever in Birmingham, Alabama, you have to check out Southern Kitchen & Bar! And when you do, ask for Tayma—she is hands down one of the best servers we’ve ever had. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, so friendly, and every recommendation she made was absolutely perfect. The food,Beyond amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. There honestly wasn’t a single thing on our table that we didn’t love or wouldn’t order again! Here’s what we enjoyed: 🍗 Lemon Thyme Chicken – absolutely delicious! 🥩 Bone-In Pork Chop with roasted red potatoes, seasoned green beans, and a spicy peach glaze – incredible! 🍚 Tenderloin Tips & Rice – packed with flavor. 🧀 Mac & Cheese – one of the best we’ve ever had. 🌶️ 🧀 Pimento Cheese Dip – a must-order appetizer! 🍟 Jalapeño Honey Fries – sweet, spicy, and so good! From the appetizers to the entrées, everything exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service was outstanding, and the food was phenomenal. ⭐️ Great food. ⭐️ Great service. ⭐️ Great atmosphere. This is definitely a place we’ll be coming back to, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience. Do yourself a favor and put Southern Kitchen & Bar on your list—you won’t be disappointed
I absolutely LOVED the food, the vibe, and the extra bonus request the Miles College Choir honored. We were a party of four and arrived for brunch. We were seated immediately. Our waitress Sydney (spelling) was very personable, engaging, and quick witted (table joke). There was not one complaint from our table about the food! My daughter even stated, "Ma, it must be good because you would have stopped by now." I just kept saying, "This is so good!" I had the southern breakfast bowl with Conecuh sausage, and the "peach" French toast. Parking is tough! You can street park for FREE in front, if you get a spot. We walked around the corner and use Park Mobile. I paid about $3.50 for three hours, which was more than enough time. Lastly, I asked Miles College Director if they could sing a little something for me. Two of us were celebrating our baptism. Let me tell you those "babies" did not disappoint! I LOVED IT!
The Southern in Birmingham was easily one of the highlights of our trip. We stopped in for lunch and ordered the chicken and dumplings, and wow—what an incredible meal. The dish was rich, flavorful, comforting, and packed with the kind of homemade taste that keeps you thinking about it long after you've left. In fact, we talked about that lunch for the rest of the day. The food was so good that we came back the very next day. This time, we tried the chicken sandwich, and it was cooked to perfection crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor. We added pickles to give the Nashville hot chicken an extra kick, and it elevated the sandwich even more. While the entrees were outstanding, the true star of the show was dessert. Their red velvet cake served with ice cream is absolutely phenomenal. It was so good that we ordered it two days in a row! Moist, rich, and perfectly balanced, it's one of those desserts you'll find yourself craving long after your visit. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and every item we tried exceeded expectations. If you're visiting Birmingham, The Southern is a must-visit destination. Even if you're not looking for a full meal, stop by for dessert and a nightcap you won't regret it!
Common questions about The Southern Kitchen And Bar
The Southern Kitchen And Bar is located at 2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N #300, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States , Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N #300, 2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N #300, United States.
You can reach The Southern Kitchen And Bar by calling +1 205-278-7280.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 3118 customer reviews.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Wine.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
The Southern Kitchen And Bar features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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