Your guide to Birmingham restaurants open on Mondays

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Your guide to Birmingham restaurants open on Mondays. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

POV: the weekend is over and you forgot to buy groceries. You don’t have enough time to cook either. Luckily, we’ve gathered some great restaurants open on Monday in Birmingham.

This guide was originally created in December 2021 and was last updated in January 2025.

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Downtown Restaurants

El Barrio

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El Barrio’s guacamole is incredible. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

El Barrio is great for bringing friends and enjoying tacos and a margarita.

Paramount

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Paramount is known for its tender, delicious wings. (Bham Now)

Looking for some good game and good food? Paramount has you covered with an indoor arcade and a well-rounded menu featuring burgers, wings and everything in between!

Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurante

Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco on Morris Avenue. (Sabrina Palmer / Bham Now)

Wanting a slice of Cuban cuisine for the start of your week? Well, Cayo Coco is open for business.

Yo Mama’s

(Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)
Yo Mama’s (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Are you surprised Yo Mama’s is open on Mondays for lunch? Grab a bite of Southern comfort food to wake you up on a sleepy Monday.

Trattoria Zaza

Zaza pasta and salad
Zaza (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

One of many downtown Birmingham’s faves restaurants open on Monday. Dig in!

Bamboo on 2nd

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There’s also sushi—a classic dish. (Bamboo on 2nd / Facebook)

This is a place downtown that serves ramen and nostalgia. Sip on flavorful dishes while watching your favorite Japanese films.

Tasty Town

(Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)
Tasty Town hummus tastes just as good as it looks.(Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Just like the name, Tasty Town has a variety of Greek dishes. Take a bite of some traditional Greek food right here in Downtown Birmingham.

  • Location: 16 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Monday Hours: 11AM-9PM
  • Menu

Southside restaurants

Saw’s BBQ

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Saw’s BBQ never lets us down. (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

Enjoy fresh and flavorful barbeque from Saw’s at their downtown location. Some menu items include smoked brisket, sweet tea fried chicken and patty melts.

Magnolia Point

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Magnolia Point team (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

As Pihaki’s Restaurant Group’s latest endeavor, Magnolia Point serves top-notch seafood, cocktails and more.

Uptown Restaurants

The Southern Kitchen and Bar

Farrellys Southern Kitchen
When I dream of fried green tomatoes, this is literally what I see. (Southern Kitchen)

Want a restaurant open on Monday with a rustic vibe and live music? Then The Southern Kitchen and Bar is where you should be. While you’re there, order the fried green tomatoes. The red sauce is heavenly!

Uptown Cantina

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Not yo Nachos, well, we can share. (Uptown Cantina / Facebook)

Craving a taco? Well, every day is Taco Tuesday at Uptown Cantina. You can get your taco a day early because this restaurant is open on Monday.

Mugshots

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Anthony’s PB Burger. (Mugshots Grill & Bar / Facebook)

Need a laid-back restaurant open on Monday? Stop by Mugshots to have a good time and their signature sweet bun.

Eugene’s Hot Chicken

Eugene's Hot Chicken
Eugene’s Hot Chicken. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

If you’re like me, you love food that has a little kick to it. Eugene’s has chicken ranging from no heat all the way to extreme.

Five Points Restaurants

Bay Leaf

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Bread people: this one is for you. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Bay Leaf is also open on Mondays. Go grab a chai and some samosas.

Surin West

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This coconut soup is good as an appetizer or an entrée. Photo via Surin West on Facebook.

Surin West is a great spot for Thai cuisine, sushi and drinks. They’re open on Mondays for lunch and dinner.

Jim ‘N Nick’s

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BBQ sandwiches are a hit at Jim ‘N Nick’s/ (Photo Via Jim ‘N Nick’s)

Jim ‘N Nick’s is an award–winning barbecue joint started in Birmingham, and there’s a location right next door to Surin West in Five Points South.

Makarios Kabobs & Grill

Makarios Falafel Plate
The falafel plate at Makario’s is calling my name. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Come experience delicious Mediterranean flavors and a cozy dining experience.

Galley and Garden

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Galley and Garden on Birmingham’s Southside. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Where Southern charm meets culinary delight – savor the essence of Birmingham at Galley & Garden! Come taste dishes such as smoked salmon cheesecake, cornmeal-crusted redfish and lobster risotto.

Lakeview Restaurants

Hattie B’s

Hattie B's bucket of hot chicken in Lakeview
Hattie B’s (Bham Now)

Birmingham has some of the great spots for chicken – and Hattie B’s is no exception. Worried about spice? They have heat levels from Southern (not hot) to Shut the Cluck Up, so there’s a spice level for everybody.

Blueroot

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Head over to Blueroot—you might see the team there! (Madison Croxson / Bham Now)

Blueroot is serving up nutritious and delicious meals for Birmingham. Luckily, they’re one of the restaurants open on Monday. Go mix up your palette.

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Avondale Restaurants

Joyland

Taco Morro Loco

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Tostadas from Taco Morro Loco Food Truck. (Bham Now)

In addition to its Avondale location, Taco Morro Loco has a food truck on Crestwood Blvd. Thankfully, they’re open on Monday.

So go grab some nachos and a Jarrito. PRO TIP: the lime Jarrito is where it’s at.

Homewood Restaurants

Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Rodney Scott's BBQ
We can’t forget the slaw, of course! (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

There’s no place like Rodney Scott’s. It’s THE place in Bham for BBQ.

HEY FOODIES: Rodney Scott’s was declared one of the most important restaurants of the decade.

Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails

Looking for some Southern food with a twist? Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails has a dynamic menu that will impress those who love comfort food.

The Ono Poke

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Everything will be okie poké with one taste of these poké bowls. (Miranda Shaffer / Bham Now)

One of Birmingham’s most unique places to eat would have to be The Ono Poke. Their entire menu is dedicated to poke bowls where you get to build your own from the base up.

PRO TIP: The salmon pairs nicely with spicy aioli.

Homewood Gourmet

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Fresh gourmet foods for the win. (Bham Now)

Stop by Homewood Gourmet for their soup of the day—you won’t be let down. It’s all delicious.

Little Donkey

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I’m all about tamales. (Little Donkey / Facebook)

Don’t sleep on Little Donkey’s freshly made tortillas. Their unique mix of Mexican and Southern food will have you coming back time and time again.

HERO Doughnuts & Buns

Hero Doughnuts
Doughnuts, Double Hero, Breakfast Sandwich + French Toast. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

For specialty buns and delicious breakfast and lunch items, HERO is your spot.

Luca Lagotto

Homewood’s newest Italian spot, Luca Lagotto, quickly became one of my local go-to’s. They’ve got delicious shareable pizzas, cocktails and more.

Mountain Brook Restaurants

Post Office Pies

Post Office Pies
Post Office Pies at Lane Parke has been named one of the best pizza joints in U.S. by The New York Times. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

This one is a Birmingham classic! Although many other Avondale restaurants are closed Monday, you can get your fave savory pie on Monday.

Vino

Vino
(Vino Gallery and Bar / Facebook)

It’s classy, elegant and open on Mondays. Visit Vino for a nice Monday night dinner date.

Brick & Tin

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Brick and Tin’s slow cooked beef brisket is a must-try for any BBQ lover. (Hilary Meares / Bham Now)

It’s the season for Monday night eating. Thankfully, Brick & Tin is open and has all your fave holiday dishes.

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Cahaba Heights Restaurants

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

An order of ribs, french fries and mac n cheese from Martin's BBQ
This could feed me for two dinners. (Martin’s BBQ / Facebook)

We LOVE our BBQ here in the ‘Ham. Luckily, you can grab a bite at Martin’s on Monday.

Troup’s Pizza

BONUS: Driving up to Huntsville? Check out these restaurants open on Monday in the Rocket City

Contributors to this guide include Summer Guffey, Carter Matthews, Jordyn Davis and Callie Morrison

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