FIVE fried green tomatoes — Did someone say tomato? (Patience Itson / Bham Now)

With the summer winding down, we only have a little longer for tomato season. We gathered the freshest and tastiest tomato dishes in Birmingham for you to try. Keep reading to find out what restaurants you should head to.

1. Tomato Salad—Hot and Hot Fish Club

For fans of Alabama classics such as tomatoes, okra, field peas and corn, then you’ll need to try the Tomato Salad from Hot and Hot Fish Club. You’ll love the flavorful golden, beefsteak and rainbow tomato combo topped with a crispy bacon piece. There’s a reason it’s the most famous tomato dish in Bham.

Location: 2901 2nd Ave S Suite 110, Birmingham, AL 35233
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 5-9:30PM
To inquire about availability and pricing, email info@hotandhotfishclub.com or call 205-933-5474
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2. Fried green tomato Caprese—Roots & Revelry

Nothing beats the crunch of a fried green tomato followed by the sweet tanginess of the fruit. At Roots and Revelry, they only use the best locally grown heirloom tomatoes around. Not only do they use green tomatoes but juicy heirlooms as well. It’s the best summer treat.

Location: 1623 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-10PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM–3PM, 4–10PM | Sunday 10AM–3PM
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3. Fried green tomatoes—Rib-It-Up

In the mood for tomato dishes similar to what your grandma makes? Rib-It-Up makes fried green tomatoes that will have you reminiscing on summer days spent with your family. Give them a try!

Location: 830 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM–7PM
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4. Tomato salad over butter lettuces—Vaughn & Co

Eating fresh summer produce is best in a salad where you can taste the quality of the food while also feeling good about what you eat. Out of all the tomato dishes in Birmingham, this one is known for classic Southern ingredients, including spiced pecans and champagne vinegarette.

Location: 73 Church St, Birmingham, AL 35213
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM–6:30PM | Saturday 11AM-4PM
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5. Fried green tomatoes—Fried Green Tomatoes

Of course, you can’t NOT get fried green tomato dishes in Birmingham’s own Fried Green Tomatoes restaurant. Try saying that ten times fast! As a Southern staple, you won’t want to miss out on this dish.

Location: 1615 Montgomery Hwy #132, Hoover, AL 35216
Hours: Sunday-Friday 11AM-7PM | Saturday 11AM-2:30PM
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6. Heirloom tomato pie—Pies and Pints

Birmingham, Pies and Pints, Pies and Pints Pizzeria, pizza, gluten free, gluten-free pizza — They offer gluten-free choices as well. (Pies and Pints Pizzeria)

Tomato dishes in Birmingham: pizza edition! You’ll want to take a bite of Pies and Pints’ heirloom tomato pie. They use some of Alabama’s boldest and most flavorful heirloom tomatoes. It’s divine.

Location: 209 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 11AM-8PM
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7. Heirloom tomato salad—MELT

Enjoy the last bit of the summer tomato with this salad from MELT. Although we love the iconic grilled cheese from this restaurant, the salad is a banger on its own! You can never have too much of this Southern dish.

Avondale Location: 4105 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Hoover Location: 5219 Peridot Place, Ste 3, Hoover, Alabama 35244
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8. Heirloom tomato panini—Brick & Tin

I see a trend of heirloom tomato dishes in Birmingham and I’m loving it. This panini is put together with Alabama-grown heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto and homemade aioli on pain de mie loaf—YUM.