<p>DH and I are traveling to T’town tomorrow evening. Flying into Birmingham and landing around 7 p.m. We’re coming in from the east coast and according to my stomach it will be 8 p.m. (probably 9 p.m. by the time we get our car and hit the road if we’re lucky)</p>
<p>Anyway, I would like to have dinner in Birmingham. Any suggestions for decent places that are not too out of the way from our route?</p>
<p>We like most anything. Hoping for something with a local flavor</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The Bright Star in Bessemer is close to interstate, great food and is one of the oldest restaurants in the state. They close at 9 or 10. Check their web site.</p>
<p>It’s more of a chain but kind of not, there is a Seasons 52 in Bham off of 459 at The Summit. Very good!!!</p>
<p>Great BBQ at Jim & Nick’s – it’s near the UA Birmingham campus maybe 10- 15 min from the airport and easy to get back on the highway. We think the food and service at this location is much better than Tuscaloosa.</p>
<p>The Summit…not too far from B’ham airport.
[The</a> Summit Birmingham - Home](<a href=“http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/]The”>http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/)</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/restaurants[/url]”>http://www.thesummitonline.com/birmingham/restaurants</a></p>
<p>There are many restaurants there…some nat’l (PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Calif Pizza Kitchen), some regional (Chuys, Johnny Rockets, Flemings Steakhouse )…and many more…see link above.</p>
<p>Great shopping there, too!!</p>
<p>Yes, at 5 Points near UAB there are several restaurants. Was at Jim n Nicks there in August. Very good. There is also a Mexican restaurant…I think it’s called Fuegos???</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.fivepointsbham.com/[/url]”>http://www.fivepointsbham.com/</a></p>
<p>Since you’re arriving late (are you spending the night in B’ham), you will want to stay close by. Five Points is probably best. </p>
<p>Be sure to check closing times. Since that’s a Thursday night, some places may close at 9 pm.</p>
<p>Hot and Hot Fish Club and Cafe DuPont are also great choices in downtown Bham.</p>
<p>Love Jim & Nicks BBQ! They have several locations in Bham.</p>
<p>Bottega Cafe and Chez Fon Fon. Both are great and shid be open - south side area</p>
<p>Are you coming from Philly? Our flight from Philly always lands around 7 pm and we have the same issue. Last time we decided to have a late lunch that day, and then we went straight to T-town, picked up our son, and headed out for appetizers/desserts at Cheddars.</p>
<p>It’s not glamorous, but we actually love to eat at the Jim and Nick’s in the airport. Can’t get much more convenient than that. 
Our flight home is usually around 1:45 pm, so we often have lunch there before we leave.</p>
<p>^^^ hahaha, I usually get a bag of their rolls to go at the airport before boarding.</p>
<p>Here’s a second for Bottega Cafe or Chez Fon Fon. Also Jim and Nick’s in Five Points South. Avoid the Summit if you want local.</p>
<p>I second The Summit…the Season’s 52 is wonderful. Also really like Chez Fon Fon too.
Summit is nice as you can wake up and get a nice breakfast before you hit the road to T-Town or do some shopping. My girls love The Summit.</p>
<p>I would die to go to any of Frank Stitt’s restaurants: Highland Bar & Grill, Chez Fon Fon, etc. Written up in Garden & Gun and loads of other national media.</p>
<p>Problem with trying to stay local is the time on a Thursday night :(<br>
I’m all for local places and avoid the large chains like the plague</p>
<p>The Summit is an easy on/off that is not far from the airport with several options that should be open later on a week night.</p>
<p>We finally dined at the Season’s 52 at The Summit last month. LOVED IT! Went to the one here in Dallas last Sunday for lunch.</p>
<p>Seasons 52 Hours…
Monday - Friday
Lunch11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Dinner4:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
(11:00 PM on Friday)
Saturday
Open11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Sunday
Open11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.</p>
<p>PF Changs
Store Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM</p>
<p>Chuy’s has similar hours…open til 10 on Thurs.</p>
<p>Jim & Nick’s closes at 9:30pm on Thursdays.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone… you’re the best! Yes, Lisa 6191, we are coming from Philly. I guess we’ll see you on the plane. I will wear some bama gear. My name is Michelle</p>
<p>We’re not coming this weekend, but we have taken that flight from Philly several times. It’s a pleasure - you go from Terminal F in Philly which is SO much less crowded than B/C. The plane is on the small side, so you will need to gate check any carry ons that are bigger than a backpack (it’s free and they bring them back up to you in the jetway when you get to Birmingham).</p>
<p>Have a great weekend!</p>
<p>I am from Bham so feel free to PM with any ?'s- Not sure what time the local places stop serving but I would maybe call and find out- definitely better than a chain…</p>
<p>I went to seasons 52 and was still hungry when i got home- haha!!</p>