Plan your perfect progressive dinner in Avondale

If you’re looking to experience the most amazing tastes, then keep reading to find how to have a perfect dinner in Avondale. We’ve gathered where and what you should eat, so dig in!

What’s a progressive dinner?

Great question! A progressive dinner is a festive evening of dining out at a different spot for each course. We believe that Avondale is a perfect spot to have one of these dinners in Birmingham. Check it out!

1. Single-bite hors d’oeuvres

To start off your progressive dinner with a flavorful bang, try the mac n’ egg rolls from MELT. We promise this carb-icious starter will live in your head rent-free. You’ll love the mac + cheese stuffed egg rolls paired with their sweet and spicy chili glaze sauce.

• Location: 4105 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM–2PM; 5–9PM
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If you’re more of a potato carb enthusiast, then grab Munchie’s best-loaded fries in town. We’re serious, they’re worthy of that title.

• Munchie’s Location: 4100 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11AM to 11PM; Happy Hour 11AM to 8PM; Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10AM to 2PM

2. Best salad goes to…

Then Asian Crunch Salad at Avondale Common House wins best salad hands down, simply for the sesame ginger dressing + edamame combo. It’s the perfect light and fresh option for your progressive dinner in Avondale.

• Location: 4100 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11AM-2PM; 4-9PM | Saturday 11AM-10PM | Sunday 11AM-3PM
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3. The must-get entree

Take your tastebuds to Latin America at Luna Latin Cuisine with the cachapa entree. This delectable sweet corn pancake stuffed with mozzarella cheese and a generous drizzle of crema will send you straight to Venezuela. Rolo e’ vivo!

• Location: 4120 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Tuesday-Friday 5PM-9PM | Saturday 12-9PM | Sunday 12-3PM
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Parkside on Fifth also is one of our go-to’s for an entree dish. Try the curry fried chicken, a lightly battered springer man chicken, with red curry, crushed peanuts and cilantro on top of a pile of steamed rice.

• Parkside on Fifth location: 4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 3PM to Midnight | Friday and Saturday, 3PM to 2AM | Sunday Brunch, 11AM to 5PM

4. Drinks on me

Avondale’s newest addition, Munchie’s, should be your go-to spot for after-dinner in Avondale drinks. Try their signature drink, Munch Punch, a sweet beverage made with Deep Eddy Peach, Peach Syrup, Sour and Sprite.

Parkside on Fifth has great drinks too. Try The Whitney, a vodka, mama, hibiscus syrup, and lime craft cocktail.

5. Entertainment + more drinks

Of course, you can’t have a dinner in Avondale guide without Avondale Brewing Co. Whoever is working events is putting in the extra hours, because their events never miss. From local artists like Taylor Hollingsworth to big-name groups such as Rainbow Kitten Surprise, you’ll have a great time.

Our Avondale drink choice: Mosey Lager on tap!

Don’t forget that since you’re eating in an entertainment district, you can carry open drinks on the sidewalks! So after a beer at Avondale, head over to Saturn for a frozen drink and a few rounds of Super Smash Cart.

Our Saturn drink choice: Rocket Booster slush.

Remember to drink responsibly and to have fun while grabbing dinner in Avondale!

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