Bright Star Restaurant 🍻

What People Are Saying 💬

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Customer Praise

• "The food is fabulous, whether hamburger, snapper throats, or filet mignon is chosen."
• "Service is so exceptional that I've included a picture of the woman who served our group in both 2022 and 2024."
• "The Bright Star may be Alabama's oldest restaurant, but it still shines brightly!"
• "It's definitely a bucket-list destination!"

Atmosphere and Service

• "The atmosphere is an interesting fusion of diner, farmhouse, lodge and elegant restaurant with hand-painted Euro-like pastoral murals on the walls."
• "Both stories about famous players and their memorabilia abound."
• "Atmosphere antique and very clean. Restrooms were clean."
• "We visited on a Saturday evening at 6pm. There was a short twenty-minute wait."

Food Quality

• "The salad included with dinner is a fresh, generous portion - their Greek salad is almost a meal in itself."
• "I would personally recommend their snapper and shrimp entrees, and I like the Greek style of cooking with Greek spices and lots of lemon."
• "Recently, I tried their baked/broiled oyster appetizer and it was superb."
• "We also ordered a Pittsburgh style ribeye (seasoned well) with double fries."

Overall Experience

• "Our friends from Bessemer first introduced me to the Bright Star in 2022."
• "Having lived in Birmingham for the past 25 years, I've had many opportunities."
• "When a business has been doing things right since 1907, you know you're in for an experience, not just a meal."
• "Serving up a unique blend of Greek and Southern cuisine, it offers an incredible atmosphere perfect for business meetings, family gatherings, or special celebrations."