60+ new places to eat & drink in Birmingham that opened in 2022

Reading time: 11 minutes

The House of Found Objects
The House of Found Objects was one of the most anticipated openings of 2022. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The new Birmingham restaurants and bars that opened in 2022 were nothing short of exciting. If youโ€™re wondering where you should go to eat or drink in The Magic City, we bet these places will be your new go-to spots.

Avondale

Munchies Bar and Grill
Munchies on 5th. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Cahaba Heights

Biscuit Love
If I could, I would eat bonuts every morning. (Biscuit Love)
  • Biscuit Love | This Tennessee-based brunch spot made Alabama its home sweet home with this new Cahaba Heights location.
  • Cajun Steamer | Thereโ€™s no need to head down to NOLA to chow down on delicious cajun food, Cajun Steamerโ€™s serving it right here in The Magic City.
  • Local Roots | This Tuscaloosa favorite is taking fast casual to a whole new level with their Grandaddy friesโ€”their signature, fan-fave fries that comes from a third-generation family recipe.

Downtown + Parkside

Adiรตs (Ashton Johnson & Emily Dixon) | Bar la Fรชte (Sabrina Palmer / Bham Now)

Frothy Monkey 144 60+ new places to eat & drink in Birmingham that opened in 2022
Coffee + breakfast at Frothy Monkey? Yes, please. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Tasty Town (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) | The House of Found Objects (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Five Points South

Continental Drift cocktails
Continental Drift. (Cecilia Wood / Bham Now)

Homewood

santos coffee
Santos Coffee. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Hoover

Brock's Gap Brewing
We love breweries in Bham. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Lakeview + Pepper Place

Hi-Wiring Brewing
Cheers to Hi-Wiring Brewing in Lakeview Green. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Lee Branch + Highway 280

Chad Slade
Chad Slade of American Kolache. (American Kolache)

Mountain Brook

Hello Bakery owner Wim Miree
Wim Miree, owner of Hello Bakery. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Pelham

Redfish
Half Shell Oyster House has some of the best seafood in the area. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

The Summit + Vestavia

Davenport's
Davenportโ€™s Pizza Palace owner Amanda Thames. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Trussville

Trussville
The whole hog at Rodney Scottโ€™s BBQ. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

West End

A-Train
A-Train Station owners Careese Agee and Anthony Harris. (Nathan Watson/Bham Now)
  • A-Train Station | This Birmingham favorite food truck opened its brick-and-mortar restaurant, serving up loaded fries, Philly cheesesteaks and wings.

Woodlawn

Woodlawn Bar and Lounge
Woodlawn Bar and Lounge is a must-try. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
  • Slutty Vegan | If you want American classics like a burger and fries, but without the meat, this Atlanta-based vegan spot is for you.
  • Woodlawn Bar and Lounge | Sip on a classy cocktail at this bar owned and operated by Birmingham firefighter Corey Whatley and his team, Quincy Coleman and Byron Watkins.

Uptown

Uptown Jazz
Sip on a cocktail while listening to classy tunes at Uptown Jazz. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

PLUSโ€”new food trucks

Alabama Peanut Co.
Alabama Peanut Co. Peanut Truck (Alabama Peanut Co. / Facebook)

Are you in Huntsville? Check out the cityโ€™s biggest openings of 2022.

Did we miss your favorite spot that opened in 2022? Tag us @BhamNow on Instagram + Facebook to let us know!

Selah Vetter
Selah Vetter
Articles: 232