The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Birmingham, April 2024

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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