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Roots & Revelry, Birmingham, AL

Roots & Revelry

4.4
4.4
481 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
A fun, energetic tribute to American Southern cuisine. Our dining room is bustling with high-energy just like our great Magic City. Our menus focus on local distilleries and local farms throughout Alabama; the menu is ever changing with only the freshest products on hand. Our dishes are whimsical yet elegant with a feeling of comfort to them.
Roots & Revelry departs from the norm by modernizing fine dining. It’s haute with casual undertones, southern with international influences.

Our Patio is not covered. Patio is weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate you inside but can not guarantee a table.

Reservations preferred, walk-ins accepted based on availability.

We are allotting 1 1/2 hours for parties of two, 2 hours for parties of four, 2 1/2 hours for parties six or more. Please call us at 205-730-1907 or email robert@roots-revelry.com for any parties over 8 guests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 730-1907
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Lynn
  • Catering
    Call or email with any catering requests and we will reach out shortly. Please include as many pertinent details as possible.
  • Private party facilities
    Need a gorgeous location for your wedding, photography shoot, or special event? Our stunning ballroom is available to rent. Our large windows, glittering crystal chandelier, and polished hardwood floors will add elegance to any affair.We also offer private dining options any day of the week!Please email home@roots-revelry.comCall 205.518.0794
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Cross Street
    17th Street North
  • Parking details
    Street and free valet parking are also available on 17th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenue N)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Best Service

  • Alabama

    Best Ambience

  • Alabama

    Great for brunch

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    American

  • Birmingham

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham

    Best Food

  • Birmingham

    Best Service

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham

    Healthy

  • Birmingham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Birmingham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roots & Revelry offers a charming ambiance and "beautiful, charming and quaint" venue. Known for its delightful brunches and "amazing biscuits," it excels in creating memorable experiences for special occasions with attentive staff. However, mixed reviews highlight some service inconsistencies, so it's best suited for those seeking a unique dining atmosphere.

481 Reviews
  1. Cherylia

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant Closed. Although I had a reservation, I was not informed of the closure until I arrived for brunch. I am extremely disappointed to have driven to the restaurant, only to find it closed. The building's condition was also in disrepair, with a noticeable odor of dogs.

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  2. Raysine

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was overall positive. The hostess was also the waitress. When it did get busy, they were having to multitask. However was aware of the wait and made a point to apologize. We accepted and understood. Chef delivered food and stated they were short staffed at the time. Food was great and the dessert( bread pudding) was the best i ever had 👍🏾

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  3. Stephen

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on a Saturday night and everything was great about the service and the food. We’ve been there a few times, but this time there was literally no one else in the restaurant the entire time we were there. It’s just a little odd. I’m not sure what was causing it that night, but it was very quiet. This was also the same night. The album and football game was going on so there could’ve been some of that being the reason it’s just on a Saturday night. I was a little surprised.

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  4. Sharolyn

    Mississippi

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful reataurant-food was great and the service was wonderful

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  5. Susan

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Place was a ghost town which makes you wonder when you are from out of town - crab cake was very good

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stop here during a work trip in Alabama and it was the cutest little place. Very regal with beautiful art work all over. Got to meet the Chef/Owner and he was so kind and even made some Brussel sprouts for us that weren’t on the menu. The food was divine !! The service was fantastic!

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  7. Meredith

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I mean this to come across in the nicest way possible.. we used to love it here. Always looked forward to it and always enjoyed the food. Last three times were not acceptable. Last night I really thought it would be good again. We were the only ones there, on a Friday night, and my filet was not hot. It was also really tough, the sides were not the normal sides and were not good. My husband questioned he even got the correct thing. Our appetizer wasn't fully cooked either. Our waiter was awesome so we didn't complain about a thing and just had a good look around and said bye to a place we truly used to enjoy. It's not acceptable to pay over $150 for food like that. The last few times we've been here, there's been next to no one there. I'm starting to think the new subpar food is being noticed by all. I hate to see any business fail. I really hope they fix things. We, however, have given it too many chances. When you were awesome, you didn't compare to the other downtown establishments, Last night, we left over $150 less and hungry.

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  8. Libby

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time my friends and I have been here for brunch and it has been great both times. Chicken and Waffles were delicious as was the West Indies Salad Avocado Toast. Beautiful decor and very friendly service!

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  9. Carol

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Very upscale brunch. Nothing too traditional, which is what I was looking for. The restaurant is very nice and the patio is inviting. Going into the building looks like a shelter. Very undesirable looking but the restaurant is on the 2nd floor and it's like you've entered another world. The elevators were broken which caused people to walk up to the 2nd floor or down from the 2nd floor to the lobby.

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  10. Al

    Alabama

    164 reviews

    4.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really didn’t know what to expect but it exceeded our expectations. The service was good and the food was very good! The street in front of the building was nasty and should be cleaned up which is not the fault of the restaurant. The city needs to do better to keep human excrement off the streets.

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FAQs

Roots & Revelry offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 730-1907.

Roots & Revelry is rated 4.4 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Roots & Revelry

1623 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-1912

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th Street North
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and free valet parking are also available on 17th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenue N)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Lynn
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (205) 730-1907
  • Catering
    Call or email with any catering requests and we will reach out shortly. Please include as many pertinent details as possible.
  • Private party facilities
    Need a gorgeous location for your wedding, photography shoot, or special event? Our stunning ballroom is available to rent. Our large windows, glittering crystal chandelier, and polished hardwood floors will add elegance to any affair.We also offer private dining options any day of the week!Please email home@roots-revelry.comCall 205.518.0794
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