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Saw's Juke Joint

87/100 (1664 ratings)

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"Had a sweet tea chicken sandwich with a side of turnip greens (they are the best)! Hubby had the pull pork and it’s always amazing! We were..."

Sandra Smith McDougal

"Went for the first time ever last night. I was in the area for work and it came up on a Google search. The place/atmosphere is homey and..."

Marc Trepanier

"Party of 8 and still had amazing service from our waitress! The food and drinks were phenomenal! I would highly..."

Bailey Skinner

"I had the pork and greens. OMG was it awesome! Then the banana pudding was mind blowing. Guy Fieri should do an episode on this place!The wait staff..."

Keith Moran

"Saw's is one of my favorite places to eat in Birmingham . Always fresh and a fun place to eat and drink . My favorite is shrimp and grits with greens..."

Colvin Gilbert

"What a awesome place ! Worth the drive ! I love that it’s off the beaten path ! Service was great , food was unusual and very good ! Love the..."

Daniel Strange

"Saws never disappoints, food was awesome our waitress was over the top good, thanks Mike &..."

David DeSantis

"We went right at noon and was afraid we would have to wait. Nope! Seated quickly, waiter was quick and friendly with great recommendations. The..."

Stephanie N Scott Sutton

"The food was amazing, and our waitress Jackie was super awesome. I'll definitely recommend to anyone coming to or living in the bham..."

Britt Denise

"When we arrived , there was limited seating inside so we chose to dine outside. The food was great and the service was very good. Our family time of..."

Beverly Williams

"I had the chicken baker...what a ton of food! My first visit and the food was awesome. Staff was very friendly as well. Will definitely be back to..."

Lee Ann Irvin

"The best bbq in town...hands down! You should definitely..."

Forrest Doles

"Love me some smoked chicken sandwich with white sauce! Also love the okra. Tried the fried green beans last night and they are fabulous! If you..."

Tammy Persall Edwards

"Found on Yelp, great neighborhood vibe, killer food. Will definitely be..."

Mike Trotter

"The view of this place is misleading, don't let that chase you away thou. The Saw's burger was very good as well as their smoked wings, and their..."

Juicy

"This is a really cool laid back place to eat and kid friendly. Also, the food is fantastic! My sandwich was great, but the sweet potato fries were my..."

Jamie Morrow

"I'd been dying to try Saw's after hearing (and reading) so many rave reviews. This place didn't disappoint. The service was great--prompt, actuate,..."

Porsha

"Awesome food, service, and atmosphere! The pork stuffed potato was huge- get both the red and white BBQ sauce on it! It's big enough for..."

Sarahgroberts

"One of our absolute favorites! They have awesome specials daily that are so unique, as well as a delicious everyday menu. Great place to get drinks..."

THix

"Fantastic food, service and prices!! Greens and pork were amazing! Enough for dinner and lunch for tomorrow!! Carolina burger is delicious as well...."

Brittany Purvis

"Love the sauce!!! The surprise was the fried onion rings. The were fresh, thin slices , lightly breaded with just a very subtle kick of heat. That..."

Mark

"Always a pleasure to come here it has a great atmosphere everyone is super friendly my son loves it he gets so happy to go food is always filling..."

Alicia-Carl Locklear

"Absolutely delicious burger! My fiancé got the BBQ sandwich, and just be warned that it is a vinegar based sauce. We also tried the smoked chicken..."

Katherine

"Always a favorite. The food is good, even though it's served on Styrofoam and the service is usually great. They get slammed on any night of the week..."

Lindsey Seal

"So first things first you ain't going wrong no matter which saws you go to. But for a sit down good dinner this is the place to go. We have been a..."

Britt Borders

"Love this place and the food. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. The wait is always worth it. The food never disappoints. Fried pickles, white sauce,..."

Joely Garth

"Huge burger. Get the burger with the white sauce and take a..."

R. A. Parker

"Quick friendly service, had pork n greens, fried okra ...WOW very good! Food served hot n fresh. We will definitely come back here...."

AK

"Great food and atmosphere!! The wings are great and love the white..."

Leigh

"Great fun atmosphere; Good food, good..."

J Milam

"Go if only for the smoked chicken wings. I was passing through Birmingham and wanted to stop somewhere and try the famous "North Alabama White BBQ..."

VikingDude

"Best BBQ in the ham! Enough..."

Robertr850

"Had the Jambalaya Burger and Onion rings. To die for. Good..."

Heather Hutchinson

"Great Food & Atmosphere. The food and service was fantastic, I highly recommend them. The only draw back is the difficulty in finding a parking..."

Frog

"Foodie. Great place! It's only gotten better over time. Great quality and quantity for a decent price. Will go back soon and..."

Carol.griffin3

"Good experience, great food.... My first visit at Saw's Juke Joint, almost a year ago, wasn't the best... The service was slow and quite rude, but..."

Bhagood123

"This place is always busy, and now I understand why! I see a lot of "bad service" reviews, but I totally disagree! The Juke Joint has a lot of..."

Jordan Jackson

"Best burger in town and the specials are always on..."

Macylovesauburn23

"Consistently good and the specials never disappoint. Solid..."

Fightbigfish

"Great casual atmosphere, good beers and TVs for watching sports. The pork and greens dish is delicious, as is the smoked chicken and wings. The..."

BasilRose

"Excellent Atmosphere and Food. Saw's was a delightful experience. The food and wait staff were GREAT !!!!. The portions are typical Pub food portions..."

Kyerby

"Really casual and laid back. Full service bar. One of the best hamburgers in..."

Allie Cagle

"Great place to eat. Had the chicken wings and they are incredible and you must try the sweet tea chicken. Only complaint is that I didn't have enough..."

Bryce Jones

"Absolutely delicious. 100% of the time. Can't be..."

Abc123

"Good place for a burger and beer. We had a burger and chicken sandwich in white bbq sauce with a side of beer battered asparagus. The burger was..."

Johnson4pts

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Ryan

"Every Chance I Get. Every chance I get, I go to the Juke Joint...I don't post stuff on the internet becuase I typically don't listen to other people..."

Dick

"Great Stuff. I am a huge fan of the Soul Kitchen and have wanted to try the Juke Joint since it opened. Had lunch today with a friend. It's a..."

Lance

"I got the chicken potato and it literally came out with an entire smoked chicken breast on top of it. Not just some shreds of chicken but a whole..."

Leigh

"Great time tonight at Saw's in Crestline Park! We had 13 for dinner, good service, good food. So glad Ore is..."

LNichols

"Excellent Lunch. First vist to the Juke Joint for lunch today and was impressed. I had Pork and Greens which included grits covered with collard..."

Dave Brown

"Great food, service, and atmosphere!. Saw's Juke Joint did not disappoint. My husband and I love the original Saw's in Edgewood. We tried this out..."

Elizabeth Toney Pierce

"Another Saws? Always a good thing.. Like the Saws institutions that have come before it, Saws Juke Joint serves up some of the best BBQ and soul food..."

Charlie

"I really like the food! Carolina burger is outstanding! The onion rings are to die for! I love the festive atmosphere. My only complaint, if you pay..."

Kitty Cat

"Had lunch there today. Our bartender was great! Engaging personality. Food was..."

Tina Britt

"Hard to beat. The quality of the food vs the price charged is hard to beat. I go twice a..."

Jeremy C

"Went for the first time last night. Extremely crowded, BUT, the wait was fine because the atmosphere was so much fun...(live music and people having..."

Craig Castle

"Great addition to the Saw's family. I love all the Saw's BBQ restaurants. They each have their own unique feel about them. I frequent the Juke Joint..."

EatLocal

"Service doesn't match the Food. Saw's Juke Joint has great decor, great atmosphere, and some of the best food in the Birmingham area. Seriously good..."

Daniel C.

"Eaten there several times and liked it. BBQ sandwich, sweet tea fried chicken sandwich, and pulled pork over greens and grits all good. French fries..."

R Smith

"Wonderful food! Our party was so impressed with the food that we had to sample each other's food. We still couldn't agree on who got the best meal...."

Michael Gallagher

"Fantastic brunch!!. We went to the juke joint this sunday and it was amazing! we had a large table and the bartender took great care of us. we..."

The Pickiest Eater

"Best Food In Town. Saw's Juke Joint has became my favorite restuarant. The first time I went I had their burger, which was amazing! It was thick and..."

Allison

"The Carolina burger really was the most amazing burger I have had in my entire life. I will be back again... And again... And again... You get it...."

Celia Crow Mojica

"KidFriendly, Comfortable atmosphere & incredible food/service. Love the neighborhood..."

Alli Davis

"Just what the neighborhood needed and wants....Saws Juke Joint is awsome. Great food, cold beer, and friendly staff. So excited to have such a great..."

Taylor

"Hit the almost new Saw’s Juke Joint in the old Open Door spot off Euclid today. It’s Soul Kitchen menu with lots of room and wait staff. Don’t..."

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"The food was absolutely amazing! Everything was perfectly cooked, and the staff was very attentive to our large party. Wonderful..."

Ashley Breier

"We shared a few appetizers so we could save room for dessert and I am so glad we did. The desserts were divine. The tiramisu was moist and delicious..."

Robbi Capps Liddell

"Wow! My second visit but first for lunch. Had dolphin fish, crab cake, chocolate torte, and veggie plate. Everything was great. For being so busy,..."

Derrick Tenner

"We could not have selected a better place to celebrate a special occasion. The food was fabulous and the service was excellent. Thanks..."

Lacey Lamb McCarty

"Best crab cakes in Birmingham. No doubt about it. Iced tea is perfect. Never had a bad meal there! Always..."

Rebecca Martin Ethridge

"The atmosphere and food was amazing!!! Our group is in town on business. I would highly recommend..."

Lorraine Williams

"Absolutely Womderful!! Great Food!! Great Service! James was on point!! Enjoyed it..."

John Pendleton

"This is an amazing restaurant committed to creating a better Birmingham one dish at a time! They have a well educated staff who in turn shares this..."

Anna Trott

"A welcome surprise in this Alabama city. Do not miss the Bolognese! Great wine list. Our service at the bar was big city for sure. With a wine �..."

Geno Treppeda

"Exceptional meal and service! We drove from the Atlanta area to celebrate birthdays and our experience was fabulous. Our server went the extra mile..."

Jenanne Miller Edmonds

"The experience is "delicious" in every way! Divine food, excellent wine offering, superb service and the historic atmosphere...Thank you, Frank..."

Beverly Hollister

"This is the first restaurant I visited in Birmingham 3 years ago! It’s still our favorite, hard to find a match for this southern Italian themed..."

Carlos H. Miranda

"Always yummy and the lemon 🍋 drop martini was the..."

Samya Shunnarah

"One of our favorite restaurants in Birmingham. Always excellent food and..."

Susan Powell Andrews

"You can not go wrong here. I have been going for years and never had one single thing wrong, ever. Seriously. The orange thing drink, thumbs up! Ever..."

Daner

"My BFF and I had a late lunch this week in what we call "ole faithful"... Bottega's Cafe has been a delicious staple in the city of Birmingham for..."

J.J.C.

"This is another one of the high end restaurants at 5 points Birmingham. It got two sections, one that opens for lunch and the other for dinner. The..."

Rana Atieh

"Took my daughter to Bottega for her 21st birthday lunch. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Birmingham and it didn't disappoint yesterday! Such..."

KristiC

"Absolutely amazing. Frank Stitt's restaurants are all just fabulous. I've eaten some of the best meals that I've ever tasted here and the prices are..."

Katie Borland

"Excellent in every way: food, service, atmosphere, wine choices. We had the Chicken Pizza, Black Grouper and the Spaghetti. All were exceptional. The..."

Tvhtml

"I always get the Chicken Scaloppini here. There food is delicious, the dish is not very big. If you are hoping for a big meal, this may not be the..."

Steven Files

"This place is amazing. The food is so unique and so well prepared. The chef made my wife a specialty pasta with all vegis that she loved. The drinks..."

Jake

"Bottega Café is my favorite place in town. I've been going there for years and it's always been a good experience. Just wish they always had..."

Mintheham

"The Parmesan souffle is one of the ten best things I've ever eaten. It is unbelievable. I've had nothing but good to great food here and can not wait..."

Bitter Party Of One

"The menu is always good. Food and drinks are consistent and really hard to go here and have an off night on food or drinks. Always a good place to..."

Brad Martin

"A Thursday night at Bottega. Great food and wonderful service. all around wonderful..."

Mike.warren

"You can't beat sitting outside at the Cafe on a beautiful day and sipping on a Venetian..."

Stellasnap

"Bottega cafe. I dont see the difference between the 2 restaurants - they both great food!!!beef carpacio - we just have togarganelli..."

RG

"We were here for a corporate event. The pizza and fried oysters were an excellent appetizer option. Really enjoyed the wine list and I had the..."

Doctor Bob

"Frank Stitt is Unstoppable. Frank continues his culinary dynasty with Bottega. Both the restaurant and the cafe serve consistently superb food in..."

THE Foodie Gem

"My Daughter's Birthday. We went for dessert and drinks for my daughter's birthday. While we waited - went to the bar and asked for a cool looking non..."

Rhea McVay

"Love it. Such a creative and wonderful chef! Best in the..."

Macylovesauburn23

"Never been to the 'big' side, but the cafe is one of my favorites- great staff, fun bar. The open kitchen and bar is fun to watch- the patio is..."

The Pickiest Eater

"I really only visit the cafe side. I'm not one for formal dinners often. Great community style dining. Best homemade desserts in..."

Cturtle75

"Long wait, but great food. Atmosphere a bit loud for me but tolerable. Food was excellent. Wait staff was superb. Martini lacked vodka. LOL. I'd go..."

Elle

"We prefer the cafe side. awesome patio and bar. Everything we have ever ordered has been a home..."

Chris Thornton

"Thanks to Bottega my mother gave me the silent treatment during lunch. I've been to Bottega Restaurant but never the Cafe side. Today I took my..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Wonderful. Fabulous and flawless service. The duck is to die for. Love..."

Foodie01

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Dentalstudents

"Incredible. Great atmosphere. Wonderful service. I got the filet and it was perfect. My husband got veal and loved..."

Frasiers

"Great resturaunt, and isn't too pricey. They have great waiters and really good food. Compares to Emerils, Commanders Palace, and Charlie trotters...."

Gin Donnell

"Frank you did a good job :). I remember Dad always saying the sign of a good place to eat is when a place is always crowded and boy does this place..."

Jason

"Cafe-side for great pizza, restaurant side for great wine. Cafe side: Terrific pizza! I got the spicey one (don't remember the name they gave it)..."

Jonibee

"Good, but disappointing service (at first). I've eaten at Bottega Cafe several times and have generally enjoyed it each time. I decided to take my..."

Christopher

"Went for the first time yesterday. I gotta say that my wife and I have been missing out. First class head to toe. Food was wonderful and if you go,..."

J DeMarco

"Love it!. Recently went with friends and had the best time. They have a great cocktail menu and nice wine selections. I had the steak tartar and it..."

Emily McDaniel

"Our Go-To. Birmingham has several excellent fine-dining restaurants, but this one is our personal favorite. The wait staff are knowledgeable pros and..."

Stateofzen

"Good, great is a reach.. I recently dined at Bottega and opted for the Cafe side. We ordered a wonderful baked feta with mariana appitizer. The bread..."

FoodBasics

"Very stylish!. You can really get the feel for the B'ham elite here. Went on crab cake night and it was better than any I've ever had...even in..."

Jimmy

"Off night?. I have eaten at Bottega a few times over the years and have always looked forward to going. However, my last meal may cause me to pause...."

M.D.

"I have visited both the Restaurant and Café many times and have enjoyed every moment every time. The Sardines on the appetizer menu at the Café is..."

Foodforlife

"Another Great Stitt Restaurant. I recently dined at Bottega with my wife to celebrate our anniversary and it was another reminder that Frank Stitt..."

JC

"Good, but. Very nice, but in the pantheon of top Birmingham restaurants, this one is 4 or 5 down from the top. Good place nontheless. I think that..."

Tampauro

"Awesome service. I dined in the cafe with my family, the service was awesome and the food fantastic. I ate the best burger I have ever eaten...."

Rich Bowman

"Great restaurant with daily menus and an extensive wine list. The service was excellent. We had a late reservation and the place started to clear out..."

Wren Williams

"Good but..... We ate in the restaurant. Food was excellent, service was good if a little impersonal. Wine list extensive. But would I rush back ?..."

Britabroad

"A little pricey but good. Nice..."

Calvin Wallace

"Wonderful Experience. My husband took me here for our anniversary. We had a wonderful dinner; everything from the knowledge and expertise of the..."

Marietta

"Bottega Restaurant Great. I have never eaten at the Cafe, but the fancier Bottega restaurant is wonderful. I love their Chicken Scaloppine and their..."

Hbh416

"The shrimp risotto is excellent. The food was..."

Terry

"Staple of fine food in B'ham. A traditional favorite. Frank Stitt set the standard for the finest dining in Birmingham. One of my favorites is the..."

WW

"Always good food but the staff is spotty, which does not make sense since they are connected to Highlands. Staff is important enough to us where we..."

Foodie Speak

"Consistently great service and excellent food. I have gone to Bottega Cafe since it opened in the 80s. There have been periods of time I have not..."

Chop Chop

"Go eat here today! This place is a true neighborhood gem. Sit outside but be prepared to wait at the bar - they don't take reservations on the cafe..."

Bhamfoodie

"Perfect spot for casual dinner.. This is the step-sibling to Highlands, and we love it. Great atmosphere with a fun crowd. They offer pizzas and a..."

ThreePutt

"Frigging sweet place to dine! It's been a while since my last meal their, but a great meal each time I have..."

Martin Blankenship

"Very Good. Had a great meal, will go..."

EHO

"A Birmingham classic.. I've been coming to Bottega for years for one reason: great food. Sure, the atmosphere is great and service is impeccable......"

Charlie

"Very good yet very crowded atmosphere. We ordered 2 entrees. All were very good variety of food. The pizza was a little burned but they immediately..."

Courtney

"Relaxing Place, Good Food. The best time to eat at the cafe is in the summer. Sit out in the sun and enjoy a good meal, at a fair..."

Jason

"Food is good . The staff was very courteous and helpful. I ordered the pork loin and it was hard and dry I was disppointed since I rarely eat..."

Pickyeater

"Favorite spot in Birmingham. Great food, great atmosphere without being stuffy. I like to come here when I'm traveling on business. Always has good..."

Jason

"Favorite in Birmingham. This is a great urban find. Nice room but tight tables. Nice people and great food from one of America's best chefs, Frank..."

Mark Griffith

"True delight on Southside! Smoky oven fired pizzas are the best! Alittle pricey for lunch but worth every cent--& can't be beat for innovative..."

CRog

"7/10. Bottega Café is the sister restaurant to the more upscale Bottega restaurant next door. Owned by famed local chef, Frank Stitt, Bottega Café..."

Nicolja

"Really great! Loud dining but awesome food! sweet roasted red pepper w/ goat cheese & capers.wood fired..."

Steve

"Bottega dining room presents a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. Italy inspires the cuisine, carefully crafted by linking ingredients from the American..."

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