Reviewed by: Grace Howard
Bayonet does it again: See its honor in the “Best New Restaurants in America”
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To no one’s surprise, Bayonet has received another national recognition. This time, a popular food and dining media brand named them among “The 15 Best New Restaurants in America.” Keep reading for more on the honor.
15 Best New Restaurants in America
Eater, the expert foodie digital media brand, released “15 Best New Restaurants in America,” and Birmingham’s Bayonet made the cut!
“The South knows its heirloom tomatoes, but Bayonet, the hot new restaurant on Birmingham’s Second Avenue, takes them somewhere unexpected: stacked in a sandwich with swordfish “bacon.” James Beard semifinalist chef Rob McDaniel and his wife, Emily, bring the same local ethos to seafood that they apply at their beloved Southern grill, Helen, which sits next door. At Bayonet, they source Alabama oysters, run an impressive dry-aged fish program, and treat the Gulf with reverence and grit.
At the bar, a regular nurses a gin martini and half a dozen oysters. A table over, women in their Sunday best tackle a seafood tower nearly as big as their hair. Bayonet shines for its sense of place. But it’s the Southern creativity—and that fearless swordfish bacon—that sets it apart.”
Eater
Joining Bayonet are restaurants in New York, Chicago and even as close to us as Atlanta, Georgia.
- Agnes and Sherman: Houston, TX
- Avize: Atlanta, GA
- Betsy: Altadena, CA
- Bong: Brooklyn, NY
- CHÒPNBLỌK: Houston, TX
- The Happy Crane: San Francisco, CA
- Kabawa: New York, NY
- Kafi BBQ: Irving, TX
- KI: Los Angeles, CA
- Komal: Los Angeles, CA
- Luncheonette: Portland, ME
- Mister Pio: Phoenix, AZ
- Nadu: Chicago, IL
- Tapori: Washington, D.C.
More honors for Bayonet
Since its opening in March, Bayonet has provided great service and great food across Birmingham, and beyond! Check out more of the restaurant’s national honors this year:
- June 2025: Named best in South by Southern Living
- September 2025: Among 50 Best Restaurants in America by the New York Times
- October 2025: Named best seafood restaurant in Alabama by The Takeout
Its fresh seafood straight from the Gulf Coast, paired with top-notch service, is what keeps Bayonet on the map, and thank goodness we have it right here in our backyard.
Stop by and see what the buzz is all about:
- Bayonet: 205.829.1899 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Address: 2015 2nd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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