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Yard Dining Room - The Yard - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

The Yard - Birmingham

4.1
4.1
692 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Welcome to The Yard in Birmingham, Alabama, where Elevated Dutch-Southern Fusion takes center stage. Indulge in a culinary journey crafted by Executive Chef Shellbie King, whose expertise transforms hearty, rich, and soulful ingredients into exquisite dishes. The warm ambiance envelops you in Southern charm, with decor featuring reclaimed wood, leather accents, and artful touches. Immerse yourself in a dining experience where every detail, from the menu to the lighting, contributes to a memorable fusion of flavors and hospitality.

We serve breakfast and dinner weekly, and we serve breakfast, brunch, and dinner on weekends. We are happy to accommodate large groups! Please call the restaurant directly for parties of 7 or more. Any reservation created online for parties of 7 or more, including those created as multiple smaller parties, will not be honored.

Additional information

  • Location
    1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Phone number
    (205) 226-9298
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 6:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available on 1st Avenue North
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shellbie King

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Menu

Starters

  • Artichoke & White Bean Hummus$12.00

    Preserved lemon vinaigrette, gremolata, garlic naan

    • Chicken Wings$18.00

      Eight wings tossed in special house sauce, buttermilk ranch

      • Fried Gulf Oysters$16.00

        Cornmeal crust, arugula, remoulade

        • Fried Okra$9.00

          Cornmeal crust, buttermilk ranch

          • Caesar Salad$14.00

            Baby romaine, heirloom tomato, shaved parmesan, croutons

            • Alabama Salad$15.00

              Mixed leaves, grilled peach, strawberry, local candied pecan, goat cheese, white peach balsamic vinaigrette

              • Soup of the Day$10.00

                A cup of Chef’s daily rotation, thoughtfully garnished

                Mains

                • Summer Veggie Sandwich$14.00

                  Squash, zucchini, roasted red pepper, heirloom tomato, house pulled mozzarella, pesto, ciabatta

                  • Fried Green Tomato BLT $18.00

                    Jalapeno pimento cheese, brioche, potato wedges

                    • Fish & Chips$16.00

                      Beer battered cod, potato wedges, malt vinegar aioli

                      • Spicy Chicken Sandwich$16.00

                        Kolhrabi slaw, pickle, brioche bun, potato wedges

                        • Braised Short Rib$18.00

                          Smoked gouda, caramelized onions, potato wedges, creamy horseradish

                          • Double Yard Burger$18.00

                            Two 1855 Angus Beef Patties, Smoked Gouda, Lettuce, Shaved Onion, Housemade Russian Dressing, Served with Battered Fries

                            Coffee

                            • Cappuccino$6.00

                              • Coffee (Regular or Decaf)$4.00

                                • Cold Brew$6.00

                                  • Hot Chocolate$4.00

                                    • Latte$6.00

                                      Juice

                                      • Apple or Orange$6.00

                                        • Cranberry or Grapefruit$7.00

                                          Tea

                                          • Sweet Tea$4.00

                                            • Unsweet Tea$4.00

                                              • Hot Tea$4.00

                                                Dairy

                                                • Milk (2% or Whole)$4.00

                                                  • Non-Dairy Milk (Almond or Oat)$6.00

                                                    Carbonated

                                                    • Soft Drinks$4.00

                                                      • Saratoga Sparkling or Still Water$8.00

                                                        Last updated: August 22, 2024

                                                        What 692 people are saying

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                        4.1
                                                        4.1 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.2Food
                                                        • 4Service
                                                        • 4.2Ambience
                                                        • 3.9Value

                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Alabama

                                                          Romantic

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Innovative

                                                        • Birmingham

                                                          Romantic

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        The Yard in Birmingham offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and amazing service." Guests rave about the "excellent atmosphere" and attentive staff. The restaurant features a well-curated menu with standout dishes like "short ribs" and "smoked salmon toast." It's a perfect spot for special occasions or a relaxing meal.

                                                        692 Reviews

                                                        1. Dylan

                                                          Alabama1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          lovely breakfast with great staff. i will be back very soon

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                                                        2. Kiley

                                                          Mississippi9 reviews

                                                          3.0

                                                          Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 3
                                                          3. Service 1
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          We may have been on an off night, but the service was atrocious. Think they had some call offs and were short staffed. The food was ok, the presentation was good though. We will likely not be returning.

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                                                        3. Joanie

                                                          Nashville1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Great food, friendly staff and good service. Quiet ambience.

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                                                        4. Belton

                                                          St. Louis2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Very good service, except the kitchen was backed up. I had the short rib and it was amazing. 10/10. It was a little on the noisy side when I first arrived due to a large party of ladies. But overall it was a great experience.

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                                                        5. Nicholas

                                                          Mississippi1 review

                                                          1.0

                                                          Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 1
                                                          2. Food 1
                                                          3. Service 1
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          Wait staff was incredibly nice (and eventually apologetic) - but I have never been to a slower restaurant in my life. 6:15 reservation before an 8:00 show 1 block away, and we waited for 95 minutes before food was brought out - and that was after we told them to cancel our order because we have to leave for the show. Would absolutely not go back.

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                                                        6. Michael

                                                          Alabama1 review

                                                          3.0

                                                          Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 3
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          The food was great and we were seated quickly. Our server was okay, but not great. We sat in the back of the restaurant.

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                                                        7. Derrick

                                                          Atlanta1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Had the Springer Chicken Piccata and it was excellent! Nice spot for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions.

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                                                        8. Roger

                                                          Alabama1 review

                                                          3.0

                                                          Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 2
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          I had never been to the Yard before and found it on the internet. After searching through many restaurants, I booked a reservation at the Yard based on what I had seen on their website. In general, not as it seems. I reserved to eat outside in the court yard. Only to find out it is the sidewalk and no seat was available for what whatever the reason. I saw the tables but no chairs. Only had two people working our side of the restaurant. The hostess and the waiter. Needless to say it was a bit of a wait or our food, drinks and refills. Food, was very tasteful, but not hot, barely warm. Again, not impressed but disappointed in the Website to the actual dining experience. Anyway that was my take away from the YARD. Food had a really good taste.

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                                                        9. Andrew VIP

                                                          San Francisco21 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Short ribs were fabulous, everyone loved their steaks, nice cocktails… very nice evening

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                                                        10. Chireen

                                                          Alabama20 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          Dined on January 15, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 3
                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                          At first I was skeptical . The service was slow in the beginning, the drink menu had a lot of the drinks marked through that they no longer served but then…. Our waiter was very good, the drinks yummy and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the hamburger and asked for it to be just warm and pink in the middle and they fixed it perfectly. My friend had the ribs and they were delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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                                                        FAQs

                                                        The Yard - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 226-9298.

                                                        The Yard - Birmingham is rated 4.1 stars by 692 OpenTable diners.

                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                        Make a reservation

                                                        2 people
                                                        7:00 PM
                                                        Booked 6 times today
                                                        Google Map for The Yard - Birmingham

                                                        1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Phone number
                                                          (205) 226-9298
                                                        • Price
                                                          $31 to $50
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Contemporary Southern, Wine Bar, American
                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                          Brunch Sat, Sun 6:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:30 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Smart Casual
                                                        • Parking details
                                                          Valet available on 1st Avenue North
                                                        • Payment options
                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                        • Executive chef
                                                          Shellbie King

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