Birmingham Restaurant Week is July 17-26: Make plans now + prep your palate

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Birmingham foodies: Your favorite part of the year is upon us! Time to do your stretches, properly hydrate and make a plan for enjoying the top eats, drinks and mingles in the Magic City at Birmingham Restaurant Week presented by Spire.

It’s Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 26—with fun events bookending either side to extend the celebration.

Here’s what to know and where to go for all things BRW ’25.

Hungry for details? What to know about this year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week

We gave you a little sneak peek at the upcoming 15th annual Birmingham Restaurant Week back in May, but they’ve since added more fun events and more participating restaurants.

Before we get to that, here’s the 101:

• When: Thursday, July 17—Saturday, July 26
• Where: All around the city! Keep scrolling below for participants + event schedules and location.
• Cost: Each restaurant sets its prix fixe menu prices, but prices typically range from $5 to $60 per meal. It’s a great, wallet-friendly way to try out a new-to-you restaurant or food truck.
• Why it’s important: Beyond just getting to sample all things delicious about Birmingham, BRW has donated more than $100,000 to a variety of local food-centered charities during its 14-year history—with Magic City Harvest as its designated regular beneficiary beginning last year.

This 10-day celebration also lifts Birmingham restaurants during what can typically be slower summer months.

“I love participating with BRW because they bring the community and businesses together. For 10 glorious days, we get to share our table for new diners and our favorite ones.

It is a chance to try something new and save money while stimulating the generally slow summer vacation days. It has increased our revenue by up to 20% and helps us to remain active and relevant within our community. “

Bernadine Birdsong, PhD, Owner of Michael’s Restaurant in Parkside

Each restaurant can set its own menu to highlight new specialties with either three items or three courses. And it’s not just brick and mortar spots: There are several participating food trucks, which you can sample at a special pop-up event to close out this year’s celebration.

Which restaurants are participating in the 2025 BRW?

As of press time, here are participating vendors in the 2025 Birmingham Restaurant Week presented by Spire. Check the BRW site for the latest eats and a handy tool to plot your meal times.

“Rojo has enjoyed being a participant in Restaurant Week since its inception. We love how the week highlights small local restaurants like us and our community at large. It is a great way to bring new and old guests in the door with the featured menu deals.”

Laney DeJonge, Owner, Rojo

Birmingham Restaurant Week: Can’t-miss events

In addition to all the great deals and meals to be had from Thursday, July 17-Saturday, July 26, there are fun opportunities to share a bite with other local foodies:

• Now-Friday, August 1: Legacy of the Southern Table Art Exhibit, featuring Arden Upton at  Birmingham City Hall, 2nd floor
• Tuesday, July 15: BRW Preview Party at Haven, 5-8PM. This popular event is a great way to get a literal bite of participating venues’ offerings. Buy tickets ahead of time to save your spot (and $5!).
• Saturday, July 19: BRW Scavenger Hunt: Trivia lovers + foodies, this is your moment. Teams will compete all over the city to complete food-related tasks and tests within an allotted time. Prizes are at stake, and tickets are only $10.
• Sunday, July 20: Sipology at City Walk Social in the yellow block between 22nd and 23rd St N, 11AM-2PM. Here’s another signature event featuring brunch-themed pairings of drinks + small bites. You’ll also enjoy lively dancing and photo ops galore. Tickets are $35 in advance, with limited day-of tickets for $40.
• Saturday, July 26: Food Truck Pop-Up Park and Market at City Walk’s green block between 19th and 21st N, 3-5PM, with a vendor market curated by the Modern Green Book. Find food from your favorite participating local trucks and swap recommendations for your favorite finds during this year’s BRW.

What meals are you most hungry for during this year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week? Tell us @bhamnow, and visit the BRW site for the latest.

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