Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Help Helen win best Southern steak house in March Madness bracket—vote by midnight on Thursday
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March Madness isn’t just for basketball—it’s time for the ultimate showdown of steaks!
In a bracket-style competition, steak houses from across the South are going head-to-head and Birmingham’s very own Helen is in the running for the title of the region’s best.
Every vote counts in this high-steaks battle, so help bring home the win for one of The Magic City’s most revered and awarded restaurants. Read on for all the details, including how to cast your vote.
Helen ranks among top steak houses
Helen is the only Alabama restaurant in the competition, hosted by Southern lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun.
Located on 2nd Ave N, Helen is owned and operated by six-time James Beard Award semifinalist Rob McDaniel. This year, McDaniel and his wife Emily also opened Bayonet, a seafood spot and raw bar that has already garnered high praise from locals.
What makes Helen one of the best in the South? Some of their most popular offerings include:
- 40 oz. prime porterhouse
- 22 oz. 45-day dry-aged Kansas City strip
- 8 oz C.A.B. filet
Vote for Garden & Gun’s Best Steak House in the South
The South’s Best Steak House bracket features 32 of the most celebrated steak restaurants, like:
- Maie Day in Austin, TX
- Charlie’s Steak House in New Orleans, LA
- Charolais Steakhouse in Hickory, NC
- Bones Restaurant in Atlanta, GA
The winners in each round are selected in an online vote—here’s the schedule:
First round: March 18-March 23 at 11:59PM ET
Second round: March 24-March 27 at 11:59PM ET
Third round: March 28-March 31 at 11:59PM ET
Final four: April 1-April 4 at 11:59PM ET
Final: April 5-April 8 at 11:59PM ET
Currently, Helen is facing off against Folk’s Folly in Memphis, Tennessee. The competition is neck-and-neck, with Helen at 49%!
Cast your vote on Garden & Gun now.
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