I like Highlands but I think it gets a great amount of attention that it doesn't deserve. When I first moved to Birmingham it struck me as one of the few restaurants that understood great service and I appreciated that greatly. I think it built it's reputation at that time when there weren't as many competing restaurants. It has great... more

I am never disappointed when I patron Highlands Bar and Grill! Frank Stitt is a master at combining fresh local ingredients with classic standards in creative, unassuming, and seasonally appropriate dishes. The wine list is adequate...not the largest, but large enough that everyone is sure to find something to compliment their meal and palate. To you Birmingham natives...if you haven't... more

Yes, the food was scrumptious. From the bacon-laced corn muffins to the house-made, fresh fruit cocktails. The lamb was the most sensational I have ever tried, and the plain dolphinfish was firm, yet buttery, and so fresh that there was not one trace of fishiness - it was almost like piercing the nature of truth just to bite into it.... more

My son chose Highland's Bar and Grill for his birthday based on the rave reviews and it's place in the 1000 Places to See book. I called to be sure that both the restaurant and the restrooms were accessible. After an affirmative reply I made reservations on-line through the open table reservation site via Highlands site. On the day of... more

Dinner at Highlands is a sure thing - always a pleasure. Frank Stitt uses fresh local ingredients and blends traditional southern favorites with new presentations. My last trip there was with 3 James Beard award-winning chefs from other parts of the country - the meal was memorable, but no different when I simply go there for a quiet evening with... more

Went to B'ham to meet family. Picked this area to be close to Highlans Grill. I read all reviews and was looking forward to a really impressive meal. Was sadly ,very disappointed.Large wine selections , limited menu. First we ordered braised lamb chops app. Braised lambchops were very fatty, bone-in with more bone than meat . Wound up returning dish... more

Best menu selection in B'ham more

Best Trigger Fish I've ever eaten more

took my husband to Robert Trent Jones last year for 40th and this was our last restaurant we hit after four days of dining adventures ... the best one to hit the last night ... food perfect experience, great food matching with wines, amazing servers. We had THE chicken just ask, shared the risotto, ceviche, desserts were creme brulee and... more