Eat Your Way Through Alabama’s Foodiest City

A trip to Alabama isn't complete unless you try some of the state's famous BBQ, and Birmingham has some of the best! Birmingham is a large city in England's West Midlands region, with several landmarks from the Industrial Revolution that attest to the city's 18th-century history as an industrial powerhouse. It also has a canal network, many of which extend from Sherborne Wharf and are now lined with chic cafes and pubs. SAW'S Soul Kitchen is one of the most well-known eateries in town for its authentic soul food. But if you're looking for ribs, head to the legendary Dreamland Bar-B-Que or Miss Myra's.

Birmingham has a plethora of outstanding seafood-focused restaurants thanks to Alabama's lengthy stretch of coastline. Two of the greatest locations to go for farm-fresh Gulf oysters and locally produced seafood dishes are Automatic Seafood and Oysters and 5 Point Public House Oyster Bar. Try the 72-Hour Grilled Short Ribs with Wild Mushrooms at the elite Hot and Hot Fish Club or the Buttermilk-Fried Chicken with Truffled Potatoes at Café Dupont for sophisticated Southern cuisine. For something a little more low-key, there's always Yo' Mama's handmade chicken and waffles and John's City Diner's pulled pork-topped mac & cheese.

If you want to stray from traditional Southern cooking, there are plenty of options. The Pizitz Cuisine Hall is a one-stop shop where you can experience everything from Vietnamese pho to Indian street food to Hawaiian poke bowls!

Location: Alabama, United States
Best time to visit: spring and fall, from March through May or September through November
Website: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/