14 restaurants open New Year’s Day in Birmingham

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Baked beans, BBQ, cole slaw, oh my! (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

What better way to celebrate the new year than eating at your favorite Magic City restaurants? Keep reading for 14 restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day this year.

1. Los Amigos Mexican Resturant

Los Amigos open on New Years Day
Los Amigos is open on New Year’s Day. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

After a fun night of celebrating the new year, yummy tacos will make for the perfect lunch. Los Amigos is open all day on New Year’s Day.

2. Yummefy Indo Fresh Food Bar

From delicious curry to dumplings, Yummefy has whatever you’re in the mood for this New Year’s.

3. Sitar Indian

Open during regular business hours, Sitar Indian has the best Indian food classic from buttered chicken to lamb curry.

4. Bay Leaf

Bay Leaf in Five Points South
Bay Leaf in Five Points South. (Jacob Blakenship)

You can absolutely never go wrong with Bay Leaf. With both traditional Indian food as well as Indian dishes with modern twists, this is the perfect place to kick off 2024.

5. Al’s Deli and Grill

I can never resist a loaded baked potato from Al’s Deli. In addition to their mouth-watering potatoes, they also have a wide choice of Mediterranean food that’s hard to beat.

6. T-Bones

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A delicious Philly cheesesteak from T-Bones (Bham Now)

If you haven’t tried a delicious Philly cheesesteak from T-Bones, New Year’s Day is the perfect time to do so. Make sure you come hungry.

7. Southern Kitchen and Bar

The Southern Kitchen will be open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Their chicken and grits is one of our faves.

8. Frothy Monkey

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The “Royale” sandwich at Frothy Monkey is so yummy. (Bham Now)

If you’re looking for yummy food or a cozy coffee, Frothy Monkey is the perfect place.

9. Eugenes Hot Chicken

Birmingham, Eugene's Hot Chicken, Hoover
I’ve been on a mac-n’cheese and chicken kick recently. (Eugene’s Hot Chicken’s)

Start the new year with hot chicken from Eugene’s. Their jumbo tenders and fries are my absolute favorite for lunch.

10. Tasty Town

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It’s just as tasty as the name. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Tasty Town’s selection of Greek food lives up to its name. They also have delicious cocktails and mocktails that pair perfectly with each dish.

11. Hero Doughnuts

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Who can resist a Hero doughnut? (Patience Itson / Bham Now)

Hero doughnuts are irresistible, but don’t look over their other breakfast and lunch options like their burger and chicken sandwich.

12. Little Donkey

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The fish tacos at Little Donkey are the BEST. (Little Donkey)

Kick off your year with a Mexican feast at Little Donkey. Their chips, guac and queso are my go-to.

13. Rodney Scotts

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Check out Rodney Scott’s in Homewood. (Bham Now)

Rodney Scott’s does BBQ like no other. If you’re into superstition, this is the perfect spot to get your New Year’s Day greens.

14. Emmy Squared Pizza

Emmy Squared Pizza recently opened at The Summit and has so many options to choose from. They’ll be open from lunch ’til dinner on New Year’s Day.

What’s your favorite thing to do on New Year’s Day? Let us know on Facebook and Instagram!

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