Adam's Restaurant

The moment I stepped in, the team made me feel genuinely welcome without any of the usual fuss. The space felt high-end yet surprisingly relaxed, making it easy to just sit back and enjoy the evening. I really appreciated the service; the staff were attentive and down-to-earth, keeping things moving smoothly through each of the plates without ever hovering. The food was definitely the highlight, with each dish feeling well-thought-out and packed with clean, balanced flavours that lived up to the reputation. It’s rare to see a place get the timing and the vibe so right, and the whole experience felt like a step above without being pretentious.

More than 5 stars! Come along with my husband and a few friends, as a treat and we were well looked after from the moment we stepped in until the moment we left. Staff were very friendly and attentive and we liked our table right at the back of the restaurant. Collectively we had already decided we wanted to do the 7 course tasting menu, which was adapted for the two of us who are pecestarian and a friend who had a specific food allergy. Several of us chose the accompanying wine pairings and really enjoyed the selections. Definitely somewhere to come for a special occasion.

Absolutely amazing. I am not at all surprised these guys have a Michelin star. The service was outstanding. It’s a pretty place. And the food is an A+. If you can afford it, you should try to make a trip here. I know you’ll have a good time.

I’ve been meaning to write a review on this place for a while, and after reflecting on the experience and comparing it to similar-level restaurants, I can confidently say it’s one to skip. Of course, it depends on what you’re looking for, but we personally didn’t enjoy our visit. The service felt very intense, almost like the staff were looking down on us. I get that they have a certain etiquette, but true professionalism means adapting to each customer’s mood and experience – not making them feel uncomfortable. The food itself wasn’t bad, but for a Michelin-rated place, it didn’t blow us away. We went with a Groupon voucher gifted to us, and were surprised when the bill included a hefty service charge of the full price menu, instead of just charging on top of drinks. I understand that some fine-dining places automatically include service, and normally I’m happy to pay it – if the service matches. But what if it’s young students or guests who received it as a gift and weren’t expecting to be hit with an extra £40–£50? Definitely something worth considering. What bothered me most was that while filming parts of the experience (which is common in fine dining these days), the waiter told me not to film him as he presented the food. I wasn’t filming him directly – just capturing the overall experience. If you’re working in a high-end, presentation-focused restaurant, you should expect that some guests will be recording. If that’s an issue, maybe a different work environment would suit better. Overall, the food was decent but not unforgettable, and you can absolutely find better Michelin-level restaurants where the service is warm, respectful, and genuinely customer-focused. Sadly, this one didn’t live up to expectations.

Lovely experience, amazing food and the service was excellent, can't say any more than that if you love food you need to try it.

Visited on a weeknight with my wife as a Birthday celebration. From the moment we walked in and were greeted, we experienced service of the highest level. From the two exquisitely dressed gentlemen that saw us to our table, ensuring we were comfortably seated, to the lady that helped serve our dishes. Each plate was exceptionally well presented. The food itself transcended a “normal” dining experience. Each dish brought different taste sensations to the palate; we were quite often mouthing “wow” across the table. The dishes and ingredients were explained in detail upon arrival which demonstrated that all staff were well versed as far as the menu was concerned. Course after course after course, each one a culinary masterpiece. Kudos to your chefs and kitchen. This was a top tier dining experience that I would highly recommend to friends and family.

We came to Adams for my birthday with my husband and four year old daughter. We last came here for our 2nd wedding anniversary many years ago. The food and service was just incredible! I am so so pleased that Adams is so family friendly. The staff made a fuss of our daughter and she absolutely loved her experience there. It can be hard to find fine dining places that are so welcoming to children. We will come again!

A true gem in the dining world! A place I have had the privilege of experiencing multiple times and each time improving on perfection! Talking on my last visit I must say this is a epicentre in not only the midlands but also the UK that all food and wine lovers must attend. We enjoyed the Chefs Table along with Wine pairings and it truly was an amazing experience. Every piece of food so thoughtfully made within eyesight and explained by the accompanying chef. Wonderfully enjoyed beyond words, needs to be eaten to believe. Each course served with a perfectly matched wine from the truly knowledgeable Sommelier with a knowledge base far reaching every question asked! The kitchen staff themselves being an amazing team working together in a fluid atmosphere with the real life day to day, and the amazing teamwork to create the most amazing food all under the eye of Chef Adam. A true great.

Excellent Michelin star restaurant. We reserved the special basement area in front of the kitchen for our special occasion. A lunch and dinner prefix menu are available and change by season. The small aperitifs in between courses were exceptional. For example, we were surprised by a single muscle surrounded by a cucumber gazpacho; a work of art with intense flavor. The tomato appetizer was the group favorite. Even those that typically don't care for tomatoes really appreciated this dish. All dishes were unique, creative, interesting and delicious. The perfect place for a special occasion.

It's getting harder and harder to pick a winner for the best Michelin restaurant in Brum these days. I probably should stop trying as they're all fricking exceptional, and Adams doesn't let the team down and fully justifies its current no.1 status on Trip Advisor for Birmingham restaurants. From the second you walk into the new restaurant, it oozes class and luxury. The old pop up, which I had the fortune to visit twice, was small and always felt temporary. This place feels like home. The bar area is gorgeous, full of light and reflection with very attractive lights hanging. The 2 pre-dinner drinks we had were winners, the negroni was probably the best incarnation I've had and Em's amaretto & champagne fizz was lush. Then into the opulent dining room, and straight into the 9 course tasting menu (the supplementary lobster course was a no brainer). I couldn't fault any of the courses to be honest, the highlights were definitely the monkfish which was chunky and delicious, the grouse which I've never had before, and 2 sweets were awesome. I also need to include the crab mousse inside the spring roll on the lobster course - one of the best things I've tasted. A word also for the 4 snacks pre meal, which is an excellent touch that Michelin places seem to all add - the tempura prawns were a perfect balance of crunch, succulent prawn and a delicious side sauce. The service was exceptional - not overbearing or intrusive, with plenty of delicious bread and all courses were well explained. Adams is definitely an experience all foodies need to have. Obviously not cheap but well worth splashing out for special occasions!

This was my 4th visit here - but 1st in this new Waterloo St location. The restaurant location is excellent and the spacing inside is great! Our table of 7 were sat towards the back - great considering how noisy our conversation got. The Chef's table is downstairs. We had the 9 course tasting menu. Some of us tried out the wine pairings - and there were a choice of 2 flights. Those who tried the more expensive pairing weren't as impressed with the choices. The food was - as always - delicious. Couldn't fault a single dish. The staff are good at asking about allergies and working around them.

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! Well it is a Michelin star restaurant which means it's amazing but it had a different aspect to it which meant it loved it even more. Ok so the food was fantastic, at some point I had a sort of mushroom croquette which was heavily. Full in flavour, earthy and simultaneously light and just melted on the tongue. Really every course was just incredible, even the bread was to die for. We had a bottle of rasteau which was beautiful! But now what surprises me the most was that the staff and the whole atmosphere was very relaxed, no stuffiness, it wasn't pretentious either. The staff were friendly and professional but nice. Just really nice! I loved it! We even wrote a blog about it - fine dining without the fuss: https://yumzee.co.uk/2016/07/23/fine-dining-without-the-fuss/ Superb restaurant! Will creditably go back

This was my first time here and it was beautiful. It is pricey but what an great experience of fine dinning, the whole experience was worth it. I wish I had taken photo's of all the dishes I had as they were delicious. We had the 3 main course, but you get little ontrays inbetween each course which were delightful. If you want to try fine dinning please come here, the place and staff were friendly and welcoming.

Wow what more can you say about Birmingham's top Michelin Star restaurant. Insider tips are this will make the second star at the next Michelin reviews and after this meal I can say the rumours will be true! A very pricey night with the bill coming to a whopping £180, this is a true dining experience for real foodies. The service matches that of the French, the food is world class and the ambiance is supreme. You will be welcomed to meet the head chef and the true mastermind behind the restaurant if you ask politely which is always a fantastic touch. Check out the pics for your pleasure. 100%, 10/10, 100/100, 5/5 whatever you want to call it!