BEST BURGER
Jack Brown’s 17.69%
Excellent burgers and beer! Found them when other places were full and am glad I did. I will be back. You will never look at burgers the same way again. -Peter K.
Chez FonFon 13.02%
Porch 5.77%
Five Guys 4.67%
Back40 4.55%
BEST BREAKFAST
Big Bad Breakfast 23.85%
What an amazing find. Delicious food and worth the wait (if there is one). -Carolyn W.
Over Easy 6.77%
Crestline Bagel 4.92%
Ruby Sunshine 4.62%
Demitri’s 4.46%
BEST PIZZA
Slice 19.85%
I have been here countless times and never had a bad experience. Appetizers are a must, every pizza is a win, and the local draft selection is awesome! -MARY KATHERINE L.
Davenport’s19.5%
Post Office Pies 11.21%
Pizzeria GM 4.9%
Tortugas 4.28%
BEST INTERNATIONAL FOOD
Surin 12.37%
My favorite spring roll hangout. Whether with friends or co-workers this place always satisfies. I’ve been a fan for almost 15 years. They have three locations my favorite is the Mountain Brook location. This location is quit and low key. -Ersklynn M.
Taj India 8.95%
Bay Leaf 8.68%
Silver Coin 4.74%
Red Pearl 4.21%
BEST DESSERT PLACE
Big Spoon Creamery 16.63%
Big Spoon Creamery is my favorite place to get ice cream from in Birmingham! The flavors are so elegant. I love how the menu changes frequently. -Julia O.
Mtn Brook Creamery 12.53%
Cookie Fix 10.71%
Edgar’s 5.69%
Cheesecake Factory 5.24%
BEST STEAK
Perry’s 23.38%
Chances are that you have heard of Perry’s and what you heard was pretty good. Perry’s has everything you would want, great seafood, drinks, and steak.-Aiden B.
Helen 10.02%
Fleming’s 6.86%
Ruth’s Chris 6.49%
Highlands 2.97%
BEST SUSHI
Bamboo 22.31%
Great sushi and service! The sushi is consistently fresh and tasty. If you want some of the best sushi in the Magic City be sure to make Bamboo a must eat place! -Mitch H.
Surin 13.31%
Abhi 13.11%
Jinsei 12.33%
Ono Poke 8.41%
BEST FINE DINING
Highlands Bar & Grill 15.51%
I’m not going to write anything that hasn’t been written before. This place is hands down one of the best spots in the country. Pretty much anything you’ll order is amazing. The only piece of advice that one could get is save room for dessert. You will not be disappointed. - Jesse R.
Helen 9.53%
Bottega 8.97%
Gianmarco’s 8.79%
Perry’s 6.17%
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BEST SEAFOOD
Automatic Seafood 37.56%
The best! Absolutely loved our experience here. Good food and friendly service. I had the oysters and loved them and don’t even get me started on them rolls. The fish collar was a DELIGHT. -Rashmee S.
Fish Market 10.57%
Ocean 9.92%
Hot & Hot 4.23%
Half Shell 3.25%
BEST CATERING
Happy Catering 19.92%
Happy Catering catered my daughter’s wedding at Gabrella Manor. Very easy to deal with. A wonderful selection of menus. The serving staff was very friendly -Mary J.
Taco Mama 11.72%
Tre luna 6.25%
Savoie 5.47%
Kathy G & Co. 4.3%
BEST HOTEL
Grand Bohemian 34.87%
Awesome place! Took the wine making class and it was unforgettable! The food was great! The ambiance was lovely -Alana R.
Elyton 16.86%
Valley 10.73%
Redmont 9.2%
Ross Bridge 8.43%
BEST WEEKEND GETAWAY
30A 19.89%
Gulf Shores 10.88%
Chattanooga 8%
Nashville 7.43%
New Orleans 5.84%
BEST MARGARITA
Taco Mama 24%
Y’all. Taco Mama is one of my favorite places. It was my first time eating at this one and it did not disappoint. They were super busy too but had a system down to keep things moving. We ordered ours to go and had a Skinny Margarita while we waited. -Shelby L.
El Barrio 8.15%
Maya Well 6%
Sol y Luna 4.56%
Mexico Lindo 3.12%
BEST BAR
The Atomic Lounge 16.51%
I went to the Atomic for the first time last night, and it will be my go to spot from now on. -Drew R.
Otey’s 10.6%
Queens Park 8.1%
Collins Bar 7.79%
Neon Moon 5.61%
BEST PLACE TO BUY BEER
Hop City 38.57%
I love Hop City! I was not a beer drinker until I found them. -Cerissa B.
Piggly Wiggly 29.69%
Publix 2.05%
The Vineyard 1.71%
Diplomat Deli 1.71%
BEST PLACE TO BUY WINE
Piggly Wiggly 33.33%
Great customer service and great selection of wine and beer with knowledgeable staff to help you select whatever you need! Also, free wine/beer tastings on Fridays from 4-6. -Sarah E.
Hop City 11.02%
Golden Age 9.04%
Classic Wine Co. 5.65%
Red or White 5.37%
BEST PATIO
Porch 19.83%
Great casual patio, food was delicious and I love that they offer mocktails! I had the pimento cheese platter with pickled veggies as an appetizer to share, and had the burger and fries for my main. -Megan P.
Bottega 7.41%
Vino 4.66%
Carrigan’s 4.49%
Back40 4.49%
BEST DIVE BAR
Garage 13.45%
This is one of my favorite places in Birmingham to grab a beer and sit out on the patio. Everyone is always nice and the food is yummy. - Brittney S.
Mom’s Basement 10.91%
Red Lion 9.09%
Otey’s 7.27%
The Nick 6.18%
BEST BRUNCH
The Essential 16.52%
The restaurant is located on the cobblestone paved Morris Avenue. The restaurant has a nice outdoor seating area and the atmosphere is pretty cool. -Paul C.
Big Bad Breakfast 8.17%
Ruby Sunshine 7.08%
ZAZA 7.08%
Five 6.35%
BEST LUNCH PLACE
Porch 8.49%
Porch has an awesome fried chicken sandwich. I had the one with Buffalo sauce. It was just the right amount of spice, freshly fried and juicy.-ROXANNE P.
Taco Mama 5.35%
Ashley Mac’s 4.72%
Brick & TIn 4.72%
Bottega 3.62%
BEST FOOD TRUCK
Eugene’s 12.77%
The chicken was great! Some of the best chicken I’ve had in the south! -Micah J.
Cantina 7.61%
Taco Moro 7.07%
Dos Hermanos 4.08%
Melt 3.8%
BEST COCKTAIL
Margarita 8.18%
Martini 6.69%
Old Fashioned 4.46%
Mojito 3.72%
Gin & Tonic 3.18%
BEST HOME DECOR
At Home 42.98%
At Home Furnishings is easily one of those stores I can just explore for hours and hours on end and not get bored. -LUCY T.
Home Goods 5.53%
Stock Trade 4.26%
Urban Home 3.4%
Patina 2.56%
BEST PLACE TO BUY A UNIQUE GIFT
Alkmy 37.58%
A must-stop shop in the heart of Crestline. Beautifully curated gifts, art, antiques and furniture! -HASTINGS C.
A’mano 11.76%
Alabama Goods 6.21%
Wrapsody 5.56%
Shoppe/General 2.94%
BEST JEWELER
JB and Co. 21.1%
John has the best looking jewelry in town. He personally walks you through your purchase and gives you a good value. I will be sure to make all my jewelry purchases there. -Rebecca S.
Bromberg’s 17.25%
Levy’s 12.1%
Diamonds Direct 8.56%
Etc. 4.28%
BEST HAIR SALON
The Collective 23%
Kizzie is so amazing, I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy with my hair! A wonderful person who is fun to be around, and crazy talented. Go see her!!! -Elizabeth K.
Wheelhouse 6%
Hairfolk 6%
Forecast 4.49%
Salon U 3.74%
BEST SPA
Woodhouse 18.12%
I booked massages for myself, sister, and mom for our girls weekend. The entire facility was so soothing, from the extremely comfy robes to the quiet room. My mom and I got deep tissue massage to work on our stress knots and both feel great afterwards. -Julianna J.
Ross Bridge 16.11%
Village Dermatology 15.77%
La Bella 8.01%
Escape Day 7.04%
BEST PLACE FOR A GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
Queens Park 5.98%
Queens park is the only bar we go to. The vibe is so chill and not full of rambunctious college kids (no offense!) but once you hit 30 you want to relax and not hear loud noise! -Lauren N.
Freddy’s 5.96%
Neon Moon 5.61%
Vino 4.56%
Golden Age 3.86%
BEST PLACE TO TAKE PICS
Vulcan 16.44%
This park is awesome. This looks like the hot spot for engagements in the city of Birmingham. I saw two engagements, with photographers and the whole nine in the brief time I was there. -Tank G.
Botanical Gardens 15.44%
Railroad Park 14.77%
The Club 11.41%
Morris Ave 7.05%
BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG
Railroad Park 14.6%
Such a beautiful park! So many grassy areas for dogs and picnics, and awesome walking trails! Love what it brings to the downtown Birmingham area! -AlliSON B.
Red Mtn 14.5%
Avondale 9.67%
Back40 6.69%
Oak Mtn 3.35%
BEST ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT
Schoolhouse Rock 14.69%
Best. Party. Of the year! I go every year and it never disappoints. Amazing celebration for those that help support an incredible cause and bring light to these beautiful children. If you haven’t been you need to go! Thank you Cornerstone Schools of Alabama! -RILEY P.
Chili Cook-off 12.94%
Mardi Gras on the Mountain 8.39%
CCA Crawfest 8.39%
Rotaract 6.99%
BEST ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Avondale 25.3%
Lakeview 20.95%
Pepper Place 17.39%
2nd Ave North 5.53%
Five Points 4.74%
BEST OUTDOOR EXCURSION
Oak Mtn 28.46%
I have enjoyed Oak Mountain State Park for over 40 years.There are numerous trails for hiking and biking. The lakes are beautiful and there’s so much to do there, from golfing, fishing, camping, and swimming. It’s a great place for a family outing and very convenient to Birmingham and surrounding cities. -Tomi S.
Red Mtn 20.95%
Ruffner Mtn 10.67%
Railroad Park 7.51%
Moss Rock 7.11%
BEST COLORIST
Beth Doyle (The Collective) 5.93%
Jhane Howard (The Collective) 4.31%
Brooke Lumpkin (The Collective) 2.96%
Lindsie Mosley (The Collective) 2.16%
Jaysa Hope-Caldwell (Wildflower Hair) 1.08%
Jeremy Stephens (Jeremy Stephens) 1.08%
Josh (Wheelhouse) 1.08%
Eli Semani (Angel Hair) .81%
Rachel Mann (Salon U) .81%
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Milla 8.71%
Loved shopping at Milla! This shop offers fashion with a flare but not too edgy. A great shopping experience and very reasonable price point! -KATHRYN H.
Fabrik 6.64%
Soca 5.39%
Cradle & Bee 5%
B. Prince 4.56%
BEST MEN'S CLOTHING
Shaia’s 30.77%
In terms of jackets, I’m really hard to fit, but the workers there don’t treat me like a freak They do all they can to get me a great fit, and I always get a great fit. What a great staff! -Tony L.
Mobley & Son’s 16.24%
Harrison’s 10.26%
Pants Store 4.27%
Brooks Brothers 4.27%
BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION
Vulcan 35%
Loved my visit at the Vulcan Park Museum. The staff was incredibly friendly and answered any questions you had about the city or the park. -Michael E.
Zoo 11%
Sidewalk Film 5.53%
Railroad Park 5.07%
Barons 3.67%
BEST MURAL LOCATION
It’s Nice to Have You In... (John’s Diner) 7.43%
Wings (Avondale) 6.76%
Bluff Park Welcomes You (by Mister P’s) 6.76%
Downtown 3rd Ave (by Alabama Theatre) 6.08%
Welcome to Edgewood (Oxmoor & Evergreen) 4.73%
BEST MUSIC VENUE
Iron City 26.07%
Great venue... accommodating staff! -Deyon J.
Avondale 22.77%
Oak Mtn Amphitheatre 13.86%
Saturn 11.55%
Alabama Theatre 8.25%
BEST LOCAL BEER
Cahaba - American Blonde 16%
Cahaba is a mainstay for me with their canned products around the state, so it was a real treat to be able to visit their taproom. Luckily, their in-person experience doesn’t disappoint! The facility is huge, with high ceilings and lots of room to spread out. -Joshua H.
Good People - IPA 14.44%
Trim Tab - Paradise Now 14%
Avondale - Sour Pash 6.68%
Ghost Train - Select Blonde 6.03%
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Porch 25.25%
Excellent top service. Super friendly and laid back fun environment. Ambiance is great for a date or for friends to grab some great & uniquely prepared food. I HIGHLY recommend the OKO as an appetizer. -Jennifer G.
Helen 19.64%
Le Fresca 5.41%
North Italia 3%
The Half Shell 2.61%
BEST HAPPY HOUR
SoHo Social 23.77%
I’ve only been here a couple of times for happy hour The servers and bartenders are very personable and quick. The inside is spacious and inviting. Cocktails are tasty and fairly priced. -Alexia J.
Otey’s 5.33%
Freddy’s Wine 4.1%
Carrigan’s 3.28%
Bricktop’s 2.87%
BEST TAKE OUT
Surin 10.66%
So delicious! I got the roasted duck with red curry and it was so good. My fiancé got the chicken fried rice and he also enjoyed his dish. -Jada C.
Otey’s 7.61%
Tazikis 5.84%
Taco Mama 5.33%
Blue Pacific 2.79%
BEST SPORTS BAR
Otey’s 12.84%
Great food and a wonderful place to watch football!! We love the atmosphere here and the fact that you can listen to live music makes it that much better! I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap with fries and it was delicious! -Sophie S.
Buffalo Wild Wings 12.39%
On Tap 11.47%
Baumhower’s 10.09%
Paramount 5.96%
BEST BBQ
Saw’s 43.35%
Holy smokes this is the place! -Alexandra G.
Full Moon 11.68%
BBQ Stop 10.87%
Jim n Nick’s 8.67%
Martin’s BBQ 7.51%
BEST BREWERY
Trim Tab 18.75%
I walked into trim tab on a Friday night and felt like I was at the club. It’s definitely a vibe! I love all the additional outdoor seating they have added out front amid covid . Very spacious and laid out nicely. I came only to pick up a 6 pack of their IPA on this particular visit. Their IPA is one of the very best! I really love it! -Gabe P.
Avondale 18.53%
Back40 16.16%
Good People 14.87%
Cahaba 12.07%
BEST UNDER THE RADAR PLACE
The Garage 10.65%
This is one of my favorite places in Birmingham to grab a beer and sit out on the patio. Everyone is always nice and the food is yummy. -Brittney S.
Sidewalk Film 4.52%
Porch 2.26%
Golden Age 1.61%
The Fig Tree 1.42%
BEST COFFEE SHOP
O’Henry’s 24.25%
The first thing you notice when you step into O’Henry’s is the SMELL. It’s rich in that beautiful coffee aroma that made me want a cappuccino in my hand that very moment. -Rachel H.
Red Cat 11.81%
Starbucks 11.18%
Church Street 8.66%
Seeds 6.46%
BEST PLASTIC SURGERY
Grotting & Cohn 27.81%
I am two and a half weeks post surgery with Dr. Grotting. I can’t say enough good about my experience with him and his staff. I had a mini lift and an eyebrow lift, Dr. Grotting took the time needed to make me feel secure with my decision. -Lauren K.
Plastic Surgery Specialists 16.67%
Rousso 6.51%
Hedden 2.34%
Beckenstein 1.82%
BEST FITNESS STUDIO
True40 23.9%
What I really like about True40 is that they offer free pop-up classes at the Pitzitz or Summit, for example, as well as a variety of decently priced packages. -Margaret H.
Orangetheory 21.15%
Ignite 15.39%
Irontribe 3.41%
Lifetime 2.94%
BEST FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Tiffany Martin (Ignite Cycle) 17.42%
This instructor had so much energy and made the class so fun!!!! -Alyssa S.
John Marshall Morrissette (Orangetheory) 6.97%
Audra Williams (Ignite Cycle) 3.69%
India Barnett (Meta Fitness) 2.46%
Nigel Witt (Orangetheory) 1.58%
Kaitlyn Bentley (True40) 1.47%
Emma Suttles (mPower) 1.47%
Amanda Traywick (The Heights Fitness) 1.23%
April Mack (mPower) 1.02%
BEST ORTHOPEDIC PRACTICE
Andrews 32.74%
Don’t hesitate to contact them; they are wonderful! -Alexia S.
Alabama Ortho 9.73%
Precision 8.85%
UAB 4.42%
Sorell 2.65%
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
Adam Snable (Guild Mortgage) 21.7%
Excellent, informative company! They came to our house to close and made everything very easy for us!! -Whitney W.
Synovus 12.32%
Eric Kelly (Assurance Financial) 10.93%
Jeff Henderson (Method Mortgage) 2.64%
Clint Thompson (Mortgage Banc) 2.35%
Graham Hutson (The Hutson Company) 2.35%
Regions 1.47%
Sean Hentz (Prosperity Home Mortgage) .88%
Ben Chenault (Mortgage Banc) .88%
BEST DENTAL PRACTICE
Kasey Davis 18.18%
This was the first visit for me. I walked in and felt like I was with family, starting with the wonderful Beverly. This is a wonderful group that do amazing work. I would recommend Dr. Davis for everybody. -JAN M.
Norman Guillen 3.31%
Kevin Alexander 2%
Davenport 1.5%
Koch 1.32%
BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE
Renew 26.44%
Renew has been amazing! After going to another dermatologist, we went to Renew for a second opinion and they have truly made an incredible difference. They were not only efficient and helpful, but everyone who works there is genuine, friendly, and shared personal experiences with their products and treatments! We’ve seen Dr. Curl and Dr. Wintzler, and they’ve been absolutely wonderful! -ARIANNA O.
Village 22.3%
Derm and Laser of Alabama 8.5%
Dermatology and Skin Care 6.44%
Total 6.21%
Gunn 4.25%
Inverness 4.11%
BEST BANK
Regions 29.6%
Synovus 10.86%
Oak Worth 8.22%
ServisFirst 5.92%
Bryant Bank 4.93%
BEST LAW FIRM
Alexander Shunnarah 12.22%
Kirk Drennan 8.68%
Friedman Dazzio 6.6%
Lightfoot, Franklin, White 6.25%
Burr and Forman 6.01%
Over 400 lawyers nominated!
BEST LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Richter 8.51%
Green 4.97%
Mighty Green 3.55%
Millhouse Howell 2.84%
Augusta 2.13%
BEST ORTHODONTICS
Birmingham Orthodontics 35.15%
We had the most wonderful experience in your office this past Monday. From the initial phone conversation that took place and all through my daughters appointment, the staff was wonderful and courteous. Thank you for being so attentive and making our appointment special. You guys are awesome! -Angela W.
Sarver Orthodontics 5.83%
Yanosky Orthodontics 4.47%
David Hufman 3.3%
PT 2.33%
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Scott Boudreaux (LAH) 19%
Beth & Scott Russom (RealthySouth) 17.21%
Julie Harris (ARC) 2.54%
Leighton Harbuck (Re/Max) 2.26%
Jessica Daviston (LAH) 1.41%
Tom Brady
Amanda Davis
Scott Ford
Jamie Goff
Misty Joseph
Manda Luccasen
Kristen McGee
Stephanie Robinson
Fred Smith
Shelby Smith
Angela Stevens
Brooke Wahl
Some Other Stuff You Said
BEST PHYSICAL TRAIT IN A GUY
Smile 41.23%
Eyes 14.04%
Height 8.33%
Abs 5.26%
Hair 4.39%
BEST PERSONALITY TRAIT IN A GUY
Humor 50%
Kindness 11.16%
Loyalty 4.55%
Listens 2.48%
Intelligence 2.48%
BEST PERSONALITY TRAIT IN A GIRL
Humor 25.81%
Kindness 25.81%
Faithful 5.16%
Confident 4.52%
Encouraging 3.23%
BEST PLACE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE
Church 20.24%
Bar/Pub 8.33%
Back40 4.76%
Barons Game 3.57%
Avondale 3.57
BEST DATING APP
Bumble 29.87%
Hinge 20.78%
Tinder 10.39%
Match 5.19%
E-Harmony 2.6%
BEST HEAD-TURNING CAR FOR A GUY
Jeep 13.08%
Truck 12.15%
Tesla 8.41%
Porsche 7.48%
4 Runner 4.67%
BEST HEAD TURNING CAR FOR A GIRL
Jeep 15.38%
Mercedes 12.09%
BMW 8.79%
Tesla 6.59%
Convertible 6.59%
BEST TURN-ON ON A FIRST DATE
Open Door 13.39%
Laughter 10.71%
Eye Contact 7.14%
Manners 7.14%
Easy Conversation 6.25%
WORST TURN-OFF ON A FIRST DATE
Ego 22.22%
Bad Manners 13.33%
Checking Phone 9.63%
Rude to Staff 7.41%
Bad Breath 5.19%
BEST WAY TO ASK FOR A FIRST DATE
Face to Face 35.71%
Phone Call 25%
Text 14.29%
Buy Drinks 5.95%
Note 4.76%
BEST PLACE TO EAT WHEN YOUR HUNGOVER
Waffle House 18%
Milo’s 7.94%
Jack Brown’s 4.76%
Big Bad Breakfast 3.17%
Black Market 2.65%
BEST PLACE TO SEE & BE SEEN
Bottega 12.29%
Chez FonFon 2.33%
Back40 3.49%
Neon Moon 2.33%
Carrigan’s 3.49%
BEST PLACE TO TAKE A FIRST DATE
Bottega 7.8%
Sidewalk 4.8%
ROJO 3.9%
El Barrio 2.9%
Carrigan’s 2.6%
BEST GIFT TO GIVE A GIRLFRIEND
Jewelry 35.57%
Spa/Massage 8.72%
Flowers 4.7%
Trip 4.7%
Dinner 4.03%
Who Voted?
We had over 2700 people who voted online, and they told us a little about themselves. Here’s what they said.
72% Female
28% Male
Married: 67%
Single: 33%
Age 17-: 1%
Age 18-20: 1%
Age 21-29: 24%
Age 30-39: 28%
Age 40-49: 20%
Age 50-59: 15%
Age 60+: 11%
Employed Full Time: 76%
Employed Part Time: 11%
Not Employed, Not Looking: 5%
Retired: 7%
Own Home: 82%
0 kids under 17 living at home: 44%
1 kids under 17 living at home: 24%
2 kids under 17 living at home: 20%
3 kids under 17 living at home: 10%
4+ kids under 17 living at home: 2%
WHERE DO THEY LIVE?
Mountain Brook: 22%
Vestavia: 20%
Homewood: 18%
Hoover: 12%
Five Points/Southside: 6%
Forest Park: 5%
Trussville: 3%
Irondale: 2%
Downtown: 2%
Helena: 2%
Pinson: 2%
Pelham: 2%
Alabaster: 1%
Chelsea: 1%
Other: 2%
