Galley & Garden

Birthday celebration!!! We did have reservations. Love that they have complimentary valet and he was very kind, so we made sure to tip. It's always good when you can get together to talk, laugh and enjoy great food/drinks. Even though the birthday girl wasn't feeling 100, we still had a great time. Waiter and other staff are very helpful and friendly. What I originally wanted was no longer on the menu, so I tried bone in coq au vin recommended by the waiter and turned out to be very delicious. I didn’t care too much for dip, but the chicken and mash were very, very delicious. The crimson sunset was also very good if you like fruity drinks. Everyone else enjoyed their selections, which I sampled, but really didn't like the ribs too much. The salmon was good so may try it next time. Fyi they do have complimentary bread, but you have to ask for it. The decor of the restaurant was very nice as well.

Excellent service. The bartender Megan is the best with the drinks. Everybody was so attentive and came to the table very often to ask if we needed anything. I highly recommend.

We loved the valet service and the food was great. Our waitress explained the dishes in detail to make sure we would be satisfied with the choices. They were very attentive and we loved the fine dining experience. Wr recommend the lobster ravioli and duck confit pot pie 10/10!

I don’t really know where to begin. Everything was just perfect. We celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday in the Parlor with a surprise party. Teri was great with our event planning and helped us plan a great event. Meghan was amazing as well as our server and made our dinner so special as our server. She took such good care of everyone on our party and made our night perfect! Our food and wine was delicious!! The valet staff was so helpful as well in helping us load our car with the party items. can’t recommend Garden and Galley enough for dinner or any event that you may have. We will be lifelong customers of the restaurant due to our experience tonight. Thank you to everyone at Garden and Galley!!

Had an amazing dinner on Christmas Eve Eve while visiting Birmingham. The service was spectacular and all the staff were awesome. The food was incredible and the drinks were delicious. Also enjoyed all the wonderful conversations we had with the super friendly staff. The restaurant is absolutely stunning. The fried green tomatoes and the banana pudding are a must order. Can't wait to visit again.!

The fish highlight was great. Well seasoned, well cooked, and delicious over the grits. The duroc pork chop, while very tasty, was not cooked to order throughout. It was medium rare only close to the bone but definitely more cooked than that across the rest of the chop. I know from personal experience that it is difficult to cook a cut like this evenly, but it is absolutely possible with the right technique. It was still very good and not something I would send back, but I did want to point out that improvement could be made here. Our server was personable and attentive. She made the dinner enjoyable and made us feel welcome. The person bringing out the food, however, didn’t know who ordered what both times. I feel like it shouldn’t be our job to relay this after we’ve ordered. Also, the person running valet service, which we didn’t use, immediately asked us if we had a dinner reservation as we were approaching. This was kind of off-putting to me and made me wonder if we’d get the same question if we were older or dressed more formally. Overall, it was a nice dinner. I particularly appreciate having a good high-end restaurant for dinner on a Sunday night. I just think there’s a few things that could be improved. We will be returning though.

Fancy feasting. My son and I enjoyed our brunch. This place was truly a great dining experience. My little picky eater, enjoyed all of his food. Great dining experience for adults and kids. The flavors of the food were so good.

We recently went there to celebrate a special occasion. They gave us the perfect table in the corner of a cozy room! The staff went above and beyond to make our night special. The General Manager, Virgil, stopped by several times to check up on us and took a few minutes to chat. The food was exceptional! We started with the fried pimento cheese with pepper jelly, then on to shrimp & grits and the pork chop. Special shout out to our Server, Marge, hope you nailed your exam! We will definitely plan on dinner there every time we pass through Birmingham!

I don't really know where to begin. Everything was just perfect. We celebrated my mom's 80th birthday in the Parlor with a surprise party. Teri was great with our event planning and helped us plan a great event. Meghan was amazing as well as our server and made our dinner so special as our server. She took such good care of everyone on our party and made our night perfect! Our food and wine was delicious!! The valet staff was so helpful as well in helping us load our car with the party items. I can't recommend Garden and Galley enough for dinner or any event that you may have. We will be lifelong customers of the restaurant due to our experience tonight. Thank you to everyone at Garden and Galley!!

Galley & Garden is located in downtown Birmingham at a beautiful old home location. Valet service is offered at arrival, but street parking is also available around the corner. Service was quick and very attentive. Onto food, this is a perfect place for elevated American food. I enjoyed a salad, beef entree, and key lime mousse. The beef entree was cooked perfectly, and the mashed potatoes were a great side. I absolutely loved the key lime pie mousse - it was tart and sweet. My friends enjoyed their decadent chocolate cake. This gets a 4 from me instead of 5 because it feels more like basic elevated American food. Don't get me wrong, it is still delicious, but I feel like I could find similar food at other establishments! The prices are also higher in proportion to the quality of the dishes in my opinion.

This was the second time I came here and the food is always excellent. The service was super fast and amazing. Our waitress gave suggestions with great insight and knowledge. However the cocktails were disgusting! Margarita was missing something...made me shake it was so gross. Instead of dessert we opted for Espresso Martinis. Why make them any other way than the traditional way? Not sure because this was way too sweet. Great food maybe stick to wine here.

Such an underrated spot to eat in Birmingham! I loved the atmosphere the building was gorgeous and so cozy & not too loud like other restaurants. The food was incredible as well, literally everything we ordered was a 10/10. Get the bread pudding!

Try the Orange Roughy! Great service. Very attentive. Even the valet was awesome. Very good whiskey prices!

Definitely a fantastic place for a special occasion or date nite. The food was wonderful, cooked perfectly and all very delicious. The service is FANTASTIC. Attire is a little dressy at dinner time, but also comfortable.

Service is great and they have an in-house sommelier so pairing is made easy and great! The food is great and the experience is all-around great!

We will definitely be back. The interior is cozy and feels like a dinner at a close friend's house ... I'd love to come here with six or seven people and sit in the dining room to the right as you walk in -- very nice. Abigail was our server and she was super sweet and attentive. She checked back regularly. She knew the menu and explained things well when asked about a specific dish. The menu is creative and interesting. Tonight I ordered the duck pot pie and the pimento cheese appetizer. We also ordered the Caesar salad and Romain lettuce salad. They have a buttermilk dressing, which is their version of ranch as well as a peach vinaigrette which I loved. I'd like to come back and try the watermelon salad. They have some classy big band music playing lightly in the background. The restaurant is pretty quiet but that could be the day and time we showed up (Sunday evening). The fried pimento cheese pairs nice with the five pepper jelly. I must admit I wasn't brave enough to try fried green tomatoes with lobster on top ha ha. However, I'm sure these folks can do that exactly the way it's supposed to be done. Maybe I'll try that next time. The bread is served hot with butter and is delicious with a light sweetness. They are very generous with their simple syrup for the sweet tea. You can make the tea as sweet as you want, and it comes out in a cool looking container similar to that of an unbranded Coke bottle. Finally, we had the banana pudding topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbles. It did not disappoint. Call some friends and plan a meal together here. We enjoyed it very much. As always, be kind to your servers.

Amazing! I'm visiting from out of town and wanted to take my sister somewhere nice for her birthday. The food was good, we had the Maple salmon and the braised beef as entrees, the strawberry salad, but the star were the sherry glazed brussel sprouts. I ordered them twice!! So good. Our server John was very nice and accommodating. My kids have a dairy allergy and he was very helpful with navigating the menu and ensuring things fit our dietary restrictions. My sister lives in town and will definitely be back, I'll be sure to make it a stop next time I visit.

First let me say that my wife and I have been waiting for a while to get in to Galley and Garden. The atmosphere and the service was exceptional! Sorry to say that's where it ends. To start the fried green tomatoes were quite bland. My wife had the fillet with crab cake, very salty. I had the scallops, fettuccine. There were a total of three scallops in my dish. Three scallops with fettuccine noodles for a price of $40? Another form of shrinkflation I guess. Other upscale restaurants in the area the scallops would be twice that amount. Very disappointed in the food quality and taste. Once again the service was excellent!, we wish the dishes matched that attention to detail. By the way, the highlight to the evening was dessert, cream Brûlée.

Galley and Garden was a sublime experience with both our dinner entrees and cocktails. They served up a cocktail called The Ship Wrekt which I ordered and then the other three people at the table had to have one. We all loved it! The service was impeccable and we enjoyed the atmosphere as well. It's quiet enough to have a conversation without shouting - one of my pet peeves. This is a great place for a date or a special occasion.

Got the opportunity to come for a work function, and after seeing the reviews, I was very excited. They have a valet available and street parking was also an option. Arriving at 5pm allowed for easy parking on a side street. The service was amazing, and the ambiance was also top notch! We tried multiple appetizers like the crispy Brussel sprouts, fried green tomatoes, and corn meal oysters. All wonderful! My steak was cooked exactly as ordered. Overall, this place was so impressive and I will definitely be going back!

DELICIOUS! The food, cocktails and desserts were out of this world good. Don't miss the "I love lamp" cocktail or the pimento cheese balls. TO DIE FOR! Service was spot on and Virgil stopped by to check on us. We will be back soon.

I had the NY Strip special it had great flavor but unfortunately it was severely overcooked along with a free other people at my table. None of the steaks were ordered medium rare and medium but all arrived severely medium and medium well. The private room we were in was spectacular however, great ambiance!

I recently came here with a friend for my belated Bday brunch. She made reservations for 11:30 , we both valet parked and was immediately greeted/ seated once we entered. So smooth .. easy I always love the ambiance /mood here and this time there was live music! Always a welcomed backdrop in this type of setting. I hate to drop a star in this review but hear me out. I ordered the 3 course option to which I opted for : granola parfait (appetizer), chicken and waffle (entree) and the key lime mousse for dessert. Guys , I LOVED everything except my entree (chicken and waffle). It was very lackluster and I just was underwhelmed. I didn't even eat it all. So sad Everything else about our experience was top tier as I've grown accustomed to anytime I come here.

The food, service, atmosphere, and drinks were all amazing! Definitely will be back, and soon!

From beginning to end was excellent! Food was delicious, flavors explode in your mouth! Service was top notch and the ambiance were perfect for a date night or any special occasion!

I was in town from Florida and my wife and I were hosted at the Galley & Garden for dinner. Extensive wine and drink menu plus flavorful appetizers. We were in the front room and it felt like a nice home. I had the filet mignon which was awesome plus the bread pudding for a dessert. All in all a very pleasurable experience. Portion sizes, especially the apps are on the small side.

Nothing special about this place but the Architecture. Food is good but not gourmet. And service good use some attention

Galley & Garden was the perfect choice for our mid-week celebration of our 31st Anniversary. Savannah was a delightful, attentive server. She and Abigail made excellent recommendations that were spot on! The ambiance was cozy and elegant. The cocktails were quite tasty, and the appetizers and entrees were even better than expected. The bread pudding was a perfect finish to a lovely evening. As the valet retrieved our car we felt we had made the best possible choice for our evening. We will be back.

My husband and I were there for a PPMI Study Update Event dinner gathering. The restaurant itself was really beautiful. Our event was upstairs and the gentleman at the front was so kind and escorted us to the elevator. The waiters and waitresses were so sweet and helpful with everything. The food and presentation was excellent, but the dessert was magnificent and delicious. We had a lovely time.

I came by for dinner last Saturday as part of my sister's bachelorette outing. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and has a very intimate atmosphere. Our server was nice and the waitstaff made sure they checked on us often. Initially I ordered one of their seasonal cocktails, the Maple Leaf. After a couple of sips I exchanged it for a standard Old Fashioned due to the drink being so much sweeter than anticipated. Thankfully, they happily swapped it out for me. After cocktails they brought us out some fresh dinner rolls and butter. I loved how they came out fresh and warm. For dinner I ordered the Caprese Chicken. I know, so adventurous of me ‍. It was one of those nights where I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I went the safe route and got chicken. It was good, and I was happy with my selection, but it was nothing special. Although, I will say that everything that the table ordered looked delicious. Maybe if I had tried something else I would think differently. Overall it was a nice experience. I don't know that I would go back. It's kind of in an odd location and overpriced for what you get.

Had a fantastic evening here! First of all, when we got here I was thrilled to see that parking was not going to be an issue. They have their own parking lot. This restaurant is in an old house so it's a really great atmosphere. You can tell some of the windows are the originals because they have that kind of wavy look when you look through them. We were given a table for two and were distanced from other diners. For our apps, the server suggested the oysters and they were so good. Lightly battered and fried, delicious. Hubby got the flat bread which was also really good. The sommelier recommended the bottle of wine we had and it was fantastic! It was bursting with flavor. One of the best bottles of wine I've ever had. For my dinner, I got the salmon and hubby got the filet. My salmon was great, perfectly cooked. For dessert, I had the mousse. It was also incredible. I would order my whole dinner again. Our server was top notch and took great care of us. Can't wait to come back!

When you are ready for some genteel living and a great dining experience, you really must check out Galley and Garden. The interior is upscale and beautifully appointed. The service is super nice and provides a very pleasant experience. Valet parking is convenient on site. There is a fabulous outdoor dining area as well. The food here is quite good. We came for Sunday brunch. The yeast rolls are little fluffy clouds of doughy goodness served with a strawberry butter that will truly expand your mind!! I had the tomato turnover, which was quite a delight followed by the scrambled eggs, bacon, and biscuits with sausage gravy. To "average down" on the calories, I chose a fruit cup over potatoes. The fruit cup was really something special in itself. The freshest, best mango I've ever had outside of South America. They really pride themselves on quality fresh I ingredients. We really enjoyed our experience here. Great job, great food, great folks serving it!!

Romantic and delicious spot ! The short rib should not be missed! The wine list was extensive and the service notably wonderful.

The service is incredible it alone is 5 stars and their charcuterie board was lovely but the grilled chicken lacked flavor the broccoli was very clearly frozen and the rice was very lovely flavorful and their apple gorgonzola salad was well balanced and delightful but again the chicken was a little disappointing the salmon was delicate and buttery but need a little more flavor the passion fruit sorbet with poached pear was incredible it was recommended by our server and he did not disappoint overall a very good experience for my girlfriend and I's one year anniversary would recommend

We enjoyed the atmosphere, the drinks, and the food very much. The Coq au Vin was something very different and delicious. They told us they cook it for 24 hours. The Melon Me cocktail was also very refreshing and yummy. They change the menu periodically so I snapped an updated picture of it.

My wife and I came for our 6 month anniversary and the food was divine! The salmon was the best tasting fish I have ever had! And the pimento bites just melts in your mouth! She and I have decided we will be coming here for every anniversary!

We went to celebrate the birthday of a family member and had an amazing time! The cocktails were very impressive. The appetizer, entrees, and desserts were well presented, came out piping hot, and tasted phenomenal. Entrees ranged from a salad to pasta to a filet, and a house special consisting of a macadamia and panko encrusted orange roughy. All were delicious! Do not pass on the Bourbon Bread Pudding if it is still on the menu (the menu changes seasonally), it is exceptional. The service was spot on and everyone from the valet to our waitress and the GM were superbly friendly. We will definitely be back!

Recently we hosted an engagement party for our son at Galley & Garden. Our experience was superb in every way! The food was delicious, the service, so amazing. Many of the guest at our party commented on what a delightful evening it was. We would definitely host a party here again.

We loved this place!! We had the lobster covered fried green tomatoes, then had the grouper dish and the short rib (absolutely amazing). Brussels and mashed potatoes were phenomenal! We finished off with the key lime mouse... died it was wonderful. Our server was amazing, along with the ambiance of the restaurant! Only thing was the hostess, she barely acknowledged our existence, luckily our party was already sat and our friend found us.

Every meal we have had here has been outstanding. The service, the atmosphere and the food are all amazing! We look forward to returning soon!

We went to this place on Mothers day for brunch, the service was AWFUL!! The food was mediocre at best, the waitress handed us a piece of paper, didn't explain anything on the menu. We all had water, and one tea. Then we were presented with an almost five hundred dollar bill tip not included! I have tried to contact some kind of manager, but no one answers the phone! I was very disappointed in this place. Unless you have lots of money to throw at a meal, this place was a waste. I WOUNDN'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!

Great date night spot. Food is excellent. Ambiance is calm, inviting and able to have good conversation over dinner. Highly recommend going here for dinner or even an aperitif, or digestif.

This is such a unique venue for a restaurant. Housed in a historic home. Absolutely loved everything about it. Beautiful atmosphere, great and friendly service, and amazing food.

Excellent food here; a bit pricey. Parking was valet only. Way better than the other places I ate in Birmingham.

Large party held here. Despite the planning managers reassurance they could accommodate our requests it was a let down and the staff was rude to some of the guests.

This is such a beautiful venue. The food and drinks were excellent. Service was exceptional - I can't say enough about this. A great place for date night, girls night, or a private event. I look forward to returning!

Friends and I went to Galley and Garden for Sunday Brunch. I'm a basic person when it comes to breakfast food. Give me some bacon and eggs and I'm happy. G&G has a bacon and egg entrée on their brunch menu, but I gave it a pass. Brunch is prix fixe--you get two courses for $27 or three courses for $35 and I just can't bring myself to spend twenty-seven dollars for some bacon and eggs that I can cook at home for five bucks. No worries, they have plenty of other options that won't leave me feeling that I've been mugged. The third course is dessert, and I wasn't sure I'd have room for any, so I told our server I'd have to wait to decide how many courses I was having. My first course was the fried oysters, and they were exceptional--plump, cooked to perfection (I hate being served overcooked fried oysters) and the cocktail and remoulade sauces that came with them were spot on. My pals ordered the tomato and burrata salads. Their salads tasted fine, but they were served on hot plates! What's up with that? Were they hot because they'd just come from the dishwasher, or were they hot the way plates are hot when steaks are served on them? I suspect the former, but the point is, you don't serve a delicious, chilled salad on a hot plate. The greens don't appreciate it. Despite cooking the salad, it was still tasty. Course two: Two of us ordered the short rib. It was remarkably tender, no knife needed. Flavor-wise, I've had better, but it was still quite good. I was on the way to getting full (those oysters were BIG) and ended up taking half of it home, but my friend cleaned his plate. I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. My other friend order the breakfast flatbread and enjoyed it, but like me, ended up taking some of it home. (When she reheated it later it was just as good the 2nd time around.) No course three for me, but my pals each ordered dessert. One got the peach buckle and the other got dulce de leche cheesecake. Once again, the cheesecake came out on a heated plate. Seriously, G&G, cut that out! Chilled dishes need to be served on chilled plates! The cheesecake was a perfectly fine cheesecake, but it shouldn't have been called dulce de leche, maybe Brown Sugar Cheesecake on a Hot Plate. The service was good, the food was good--if you order food for which you'll get your money's worth. The plating needs serious attention, as it has an adverse effect on the quality of the food. Fix that glitch, offer bacon and eggs at a reasonable price, and you've got a five-star brunch.

Very upscale dining. Food was wonderful. Specialty bar drinks were good, but a standard lemon drop martini was just so so.

I wanted to take my girlfriend somewhere for our anniversary and this place seemed to be the spot. I've been in Birmingham for 4 years and eaten almost all the restaurants, but I've never eaten here before. So we decided to go check it out and this is definitely one of the top eating spots in Birmingham. The decor is funny because you are eating inside of an antique home that is set up like a restaurant, but they know exactly what they're doing. The food was delicious and we definitely had an upscale dining experience.

Ambiance- I loved the environment. This establishment is an old home converted into unique restaurant. It has an elegant atmosphere. The dining experience is great. The service is superb. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.

Went for Friday lunch to Galley and Garden. I had never been here, but had wanted to try it for a while. It was very nice inside and the staff were extremely professional and took great care of us. They were really good to check on us regularly. We got the pork belly for an appetizer. The pork belly was excellent and the sweet potato fries that they gave with it were good as well. I thought they were going to have a brunch menu based on the Friday lunch, but they didn't. I went with the shrimp and grits they were really good. I tasted the short rib and wish I'd gotten that instead. But I was happy with my order. I will definitely come back again.

A favorite of mine in Birmingham. I'm from Bessemer and always make sure to stop by when I'm near. Food and service are excellent, and the owners are an important voice in the community. I tell all of my friends to stop by. Highly recommend.

We had reservations but at the look of the empty tables, we didn't really need them. They sat us upstairs, and I'm not sure if that is why service was bad, or any other factors. It took us 45 minutes or longer to get drinks, not just cocktails, but Diet Coke and water refills. The waiter kept mentioning bread, but we didn't get any until after our entree's arrived. All of us ordered the same thing- the short ribs- except one at our table. We all received the short ribs but waited on her shrimp and grits to start eating. Our food wasn't hot when we received it but was very cold by the time she had her entree delivered to the table ( 20 minutes or so after we had ours delivered) . The waiter was apologetic and gave us free dessert, but it didn't make up for the ridiculously slow service ( we were at the restaurant for over 2 hours) , and subpar entrees and appetizers. We won't be back.

my wife and i selected this restaurant for our five-year anniversary meal. the atmosphere is classy with beautiful greys and beautiful lighting. our server was helpful and professional. the meal was good and hot, but it didn't match the price tag. i had the soup du jour which was ok; the beans were a little firm for my taste. for my main course, i ordered the $68 steak with seasonal vegetables. it was a 20-oz ribeye with bone in. the seasonal vegetables were Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. the steak: good and hot, perfectly matching my temperature request of medium rare + Brussels sprouts: well prepared, slightly crisp with light sauce sweet potatoes: good with horseradish flavor for dessert, i ordered the Mississippi mud pie and it was a tremendous disappointment. i expected a classy version of chocolate brownie, caramel, and marshmellow. what i got was a cold middle school fantasy dessert filled with store-bought marshmellow and hard chocolate chips. ratings: appetizer: C+ Entree: B+ Dessert: high F Atmosphere: A Service: A we paid right at $200 for the experience. for that price, the food should be better, i think. they should remove the mud pie off the menu.

The set up and quiet chill ambiance was nice to sit and have dinner and be able to talk with my wife but surprisingly every other thing there was right at a 3 level. The food was all just mediocre (except the fried brussel sprouts- they were 5 ). The pork belly appetizer was bad. It was 100% not chewable and had to tear it apart bc it wasn't sliceable either. Surprised it was bad. The lobster ravioli was a good flavor but it felt like it had been cooked the night before and warmed up in the microwave. I'd give it a 3 . The short braised short rib was around a 3 too. It tasted like a piece of meat and the mashed potatoes must have been with my ravioli bc they felt like they were left overs too bad they had zero flavor. The bread pudding was yet another mediocre thing surprisingly. I will say the bread was pretty good but we didn't get it until after our dinner was served and I asked for it. I guess they forgot to bring that until we asked. Nothing we ate was bad (except that pork belly) but nothing we had was great either. We'll check the box and say we've eaten there but I don't expect to ever go back there. Def not worth the $$ but the chillness is great.

This place is nice looking; the staff is very professional. I went in for brunch with 6 friends. There was an option for 2 menu items for $27 or 3 items for $35. I opted for 3, Which included an appetizer, entrée and dessert. I ordered the wedge salad, the five points breakfast and lemon lavender crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was okay but just okay. Nothing jumped off the plate screaming oh-la-la or I wish I had more of this. Most of us ordered different things (fish sandwich and short ribs were on a few plates). Everyone said the food was ok or good, but no rave reviews. I tried the drink, poinsettia ($7). This was actually really good. While the staff was professional (almost clinically professional) and attentive they kept bumping my medium size purse on the back of my chair each time they walked by. I tried moving a few different ways, which didn't seem to help. 1/2 the staff was wearing mask, 1/2 were not. If you want ambiance and to feel frilly - this is the place. If you're looking for great food and a personal experience, not so much. Luckily, I was there with amazing people. That was the best part.

Everything fresh all the time. Menu changes seasonally but everything is tasty. Service is generally good too. Try to make reservations. If not, they will try to work you in.