Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Inside Bayonet, Birmingham’s new seafood restaurant and raw bar
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This weekend, James Beard semifinalist chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily McDaniel hosted a soft opening for their new restaurant: Bayonet.
Located next to Helen—the couple’s first Birmingham restaurant—Bayonet features a variety of seafood dishes, a raw bar highlighting oysters from the Gulf Coast and a cocktail bar.
The McDaniels bring a new restaurant to Birmingham
It’s almost been five years since Emily and Rob McDaniel opened Helen in downtown Birmingham. Located in the historic Meelheim Building at 2013 2nd Avenue N, Helen is a contemporary Southern grill offering up classic dishes prepared in an open kitchen using high-quality products from local sources.
Now, the couple is opening their second Birmingham restaurant right next door.
Located in the historic Berry Building at 2015 2nd Avenue N, Bayonet is a new raw bar and seafood restaurant focused on, “sustainably sourced seafood, innovative preparation techniques, and bold, locally inspired flavors.”
On the menu, you’ll find a variety of dishes featuring fresh seafood straight from the Gulf Coast, such as swordfish, yellowtail snapper and—of course—oysters.
Inside, Bayonet will be able to accommodate up to 54 guests at dining tables and the cocktail bar.
Bayonet opens Monday, March 10
- Bayonet: 205.829.1899 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Address: 2015 2nd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35203
According to the McDaniels, Bayonet will open its doors to the public starting Monday, March 10.
Bayonet will be open from 3PM to 9PM, Monday—Saturday with valet service beginning at 4:30PM.
Excited to visit Bayonet? What do you love at Helen? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!
