Johnny's Restaurant

Johnny’s Restaurant is a fantastic spot for a hearty, Southern-style meal! I had the pot roast, collard greens, and Creole red beans for lunch, and every bite was amazing. The pot roast was tender and full of rich flavor, while the collard greens were perfectly seasoned. The Creole red beans added a nice kick and depth to the meal, balancing everything out wonderfully. The portions were generous, and the food tasted homemade in the best possible way. The friendly service and cozy atmosphere made it an all-around great experience. Highly recommend Johnny’s if you’re looking for comfort food done right.

Flavor: A Service: A Tea: A Solo dining: A I wanted to try it all but went with the Greek meatballs because I thought that was the most unique. They had too much mint for my liking but were still good. The gritcake (which is also super unique) was the star of the show for me. The Mac and cheese was also good. All in all, a phenomenal meat n three that I’d love to visit again.

They know what's vegetarian and what's vegan. Parmigiana grits was one of the most sumptuous things I had in a long time. Greens, green fried tomatoes, and corn bread were good, but the spinach and chickpeas tasted strange. All my companions tasted them and nobody could figure out why they tasted off putting. I asked and got the answer that the kitchen doesn't share all their secrets. The service was as nice as can be.

This was my first time eating here and I chose the lunch time rush. There was only a short line and when I got to the counter the staff were welcoming and took time to answer my questions. I was a little concerned that we would not find a table, but another staff member directed us to a table that had become available. The food was brought out and I instantly knew why this place was so popular. The hamburger steak was cooked just right with the right amount of seasoning smothered with onions and brown gravy. The collard greens were fresh and the fried green tomatoes were crispy. Loved the area surrounding this location and am eager to return again for another visit. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

Great local comfort food joint with food that lives up to all its many nominations and awards. Was busy on Sunday at noon, but not a long a line and had no trouble finding a table. Staff was friendly and didn't mind answering questions. Ordered meatloaf w/ macaroni, grit cake, & creole red beans; hamburger steak w/ macaroni & sweet potatoes; and the chocolate peanut butter torte. It was all fantastic, with the macaroni, red beans, and torte being particular standouts. Menu does change, especially with what deserts are available, so don't rely too much on the pictures here.

Great food fast and at a reasonable price point. My first visit was today for lunch. I had the fried catfish along with two sides, the red beans, spinach and chickpeas and chose the cornbread over the roll. All were extremely tasty. I will be back, gotta try that Chicken Pot Pie and the Grilled Conecuh Sausage, they both looked fantastic!

2024 Update- food still amazing. Been here a few times, thought I already did a review of this place. Nothing really bad to say. Service is quick, food is good, and everything tastes fresh. Couple of things I surprisingly liked: Parmesan Grit Cake. Greek salads are always great and baked greek chicken is good. 8.2 / 10

This was a great experience and the food is wonderful. Would suggest it if you’re ever in the area!

Came here during lunch on a business trip to see what the hype was about. Parking was a challenge as the lot was full, and a lot of the other parking lots around threaten to tow you if you aren't visiting their establishments. That annoyance aside the food did not disappoint. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. The prices aren't cheap for what you are getting but they seem to charge a premium because they know what they have. I opted for the meatloaf and fried green tomatoes combo, with a side of cornbread. Some of the best, crunchiest fried green tomatoes I have ever had. The meatloaf was good, but not the best I have ever had either. They have a sauce called "Hamm farm & Johnny's pepper sauce" that is to die for. I put it on the tomatoes, but saw most people using it on their greens. The cornbread was delicious as well. I would recommend checking this place out for the tomatoes alone. Just be prepared to spend $20 on a lunch.

The food here was absolutely incredible! I had the Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki, the Parmesan Grit Cake, and Turnip Greens. My lunch partner had the Greek Baked Chicken breast, Buttered Rice, Creole Red Beans, and Fried Green Tomatoes. I tasted all of it and it was so good! My favorite was the grit cake - I'll have to figure out how to make that. The bread choices were cornbread or a yeast roll, so we had one of each. The cornbread had corn kernels in it and was amazingly moist. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the noise level in the restaurant. We arrived shortly after 11am for Thursday lunch and just in front of the crazy rush of people. By the time we left, there was a line of people down the block. Service was quick because we were there early and could get a table with little trouble. I would suggest avoiding the lunch rush from 11-1 (at least) for a calmer atmosphere.

Johnny's is worth an hour's drive and any wait you might experience waiting to get in. Their Meat and Three Sides is so hearty, you should fast prior to eating. You will thank me for this advice. As a lover of southern food, I've sampled some of the best places. I had Johnny's meatloaf with chipotle Q. Chef Timothy Hontzas, who was patrolling the floor when we visited, takes a simple meal to another level with his skillful execution. The meatloaf is not greasy, as many are, but tightly packed and tasty. It's topped with a smoky red sauce that has a just-right-chipotle-spice flavor. I savored every bite. The creole red beans are the best I've had. They're meaty but not mushy, with just a hint of bay leaf. Simply--wow. The Mac and cheese earned "best ever" status from both me and my Alabama-born wife. Again, cooked just right with a tasty skin of baked cheese on top. Their greens were solid. Their mashed sweet potatoes were the best-ever according to my wife. They were savory and not too sweet. Add Johnny's to your list of places worth a diversion on a road trip to Alabama.

This was one of the best Greek salads I've ever had. My work ordered in for a birthday and we all got Johnny's. The Greek salad has all the toppings you could ever want. With the dressing, it was absolutely perfect. The way the salad and cucumbers crunched and combined with the cheese and dressing was impeccable. Since we ordered to go and ate at the office, I can't speak for the service. However, if their service matches their food quality, I'm impressed. Thank you for a refreshing salad to get me through the work day!

Food, service were great. I usually get my food to go, but the ambiance is wonderful also when I eat in

What a neat place to have lunch. One pro tip, come early. There always seems to be a line going by out the door before they open. The staff is very friendly, quick and the food is great. Feels like a diner and the prices are great.

I grew up eating a Nicki's and that has been my go to meat and three Birmingham. I finally tried Johnny's after a couple of recommendations. I can safely say I can now suggest two meat and three restaurants to people visiting Alabama. I had fried shrimp, spinach and chickpeas, parmesan grit cakes and creole beans. The paremsan grit cakes stole the show. So much flavor imparted into the grits and the crispiness of the outside was amazing. I actually liked the spinach and chickpeas more than the turnip greens( friend ordered), which is blasphemy where I come from. I will definitely be returning here because the Mediterranean twist on the traditional meat and three has me excited to see what other dishes they cook up.

Would come back in a heartbeat. Terrific cafe. It's got this twin vibe of southern meat-and-three plus OG Chicago/New York greek restaurant (southerners, this is a good thing and yall would love such a place) and it just works so well. I had the fried shrimp and greens. Some of the best fried shrimp I've ever had - very light breading and they keep the grease fresh, which is so important. Fast service too.

Amazing food quality and good portions! We have been here twice and absolutely love the food. The location is really busy and there is often a line. The main drawback is the limited hours. What a cool fusion of Greek and southern food. The Mac n cheese, cornbread, grit cake, and chickpeas were excellent. We thought the sweet potatoes had a bit too much cinnamon and would pick a different side next time.

If you are meeting friends for lunch here you might receive a text like "the line is out door", "trying to find a place to park", and "circling around again". Getting there can be a bit of effort, but this Homewood treasure is worth the effort. The queue to place your order snakes around the dining room, out the door, and down the stairs. If you are on the verge on entering, don't dare prop the door so any cool air can escape. If you do, you will be reprimanded in a style reminiscent of the soup nazi in Seinfeld. This is a classic, southern meat and three at it's very best. There are many options, and daily specials. The fried catfish, hamburger steak with onions and gravy, and chicken pot pie are popular choices. The sides are amazing. You can't go wrong with the Greek salad, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, or mac and cheese. Food is really good. They use fresh, quality ingredients and support Alabama sources. Food comes out relatively fast. The ambiance is loud and crowded, but nobody seems to mind. Overall a great experience and I recommend.

This is a very popular meat and three restaurant in Homewood. I've been here a few times. The setup is pretty simple. You walk in, order, and seat yourself. Your food is brought out to the table by a waitress. A waitress helped us find seating to accommodate our party of 6. We were lucky to arrive when we did. There were two tables next to each other that were combined to accommodate us. The food was good. It's not quite Mama's home cooking, but it'll satisfy your craving for it. I had a 4 veggie plate. Veggie plates are offered in 2, 3, and 4 options. I had the squash casserole, spinach and chickpeas, fried green tomatoes, and sweet potato. All the sides were really good except the sweet potatoes. They weren't terrible, but they weren't really good either. Everyone said the food was good. The portions were large. Two people left with to go boxes. The prices were reasonable.

I managed to stop by for lunch on a weekday. No line to speak of but there were few empty tables available. I chose the Keftedes (Greek Meatballs), Macaroni and Cheese, Parmesan Grit Cake and Cornbread. Not quite a "Greek and Three" but close enough. There is a lot of hype with many consecutive years as a James Beard finalist or semi-finalist. No hype this food is excellent. The meatballs with the tzatziki sauce were amazing. Mac & Cheese was as good (or better than) Grandma's. The grit cake was creamy goodness inside a nice crisp shell. Cornbread was perfect. The crowd here skews older (like me) but don't sleep on this place. It is straight fire! I've been to most other meat & three's in Birmingham (including the other well known in west Homewood and north Birmingham) and this is the best in town! The other 2 are good but I would drive right on past to get here. Just make sure and "Shut the Front Door" if there is a long line but it will be worth it. Trust me! Only negative is the parking and it is not exclusive to Johnny's. I had to circle the block twice before I managed to find a spot.

This place is awesome and the food is so yummy amazing! Go! Run! Delicious comfort food made from scratch, and warm service! Will definitely dine here again when in Birmingham!

It's not bragging if it's true. That about sums up Johnny's. They have a lot of press and have been covered by multiple outlets. They are as good as you've heard. I finally had a chance to sample their menu today. Open daily (except Sundays) only for lunch, you may find a long line out the door if you're during their peak lunch rush. Located in heart of downtown Homewood, Johnny's is a tight ship run by owner and Chef Tim Hontzas. Opened in 2012, Chef Tim has put Johnny's on the culinary map with his most recent James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef in the South. Along the busy streets of downtown Homewood, you have to walk up a short flight of stairs to the front door. Parking is always a challenge during a weekday and lunch rush, but there is a public parking deck nearby. Tip: if standing in line, keep to the right and don't leave the door propped open or you may be scolded for letting the hot air in! Since they are elevated, there's no outdoor seating, but if you're at a table at the edge, you have a great view of downtown Homewood. While you're standing in line, you can admire the advertisements of the restaurants on the walls along with their colorful chalk written menu. As mentioned, Johnny's has been published in many newspapers and magazines and copies of them are on the wall for you to admire. When you get to the register, you place your, given a table placard, find your seat, then go help yourself to the drink station in the back. After you have a seat, your delicious hot food will be brought to your table. Chef Tim elevates what most call the meat and 3, but his version is a marriage of Greek and Southern cuisine. Supporting local farmers, today's specials were hamburger steak, conecuh sausage over red beans & rice and Bayou LeBatre shrimp fritters! Their daily Meats & Fish include Baked greek chicken, fried catfish, chicken pot pie and bbq meatloaf. Veggies include fried green tomatoes, mashed potatoes, buttered rice, purple hull peas, macaroni & cheese, creole red beans, sweet potato puree with cinnamon maple butter. There's also greek and ceasar salad with optional roasted chicken. After much debate, I finally decided on the fried catfish, fried green tomatoes and a greek side salad. Above the chalk written menu is written: If you're not going to eat the roll, don't order it. Practical advice in my opinion! My very large filet of catfish was fried to perfection. The batter was firm, crisp and held all the juices of the succulent catfish inside. I love it when I break off a piece and see steam rising from the catfish. I have had many iterations of tartar sauces and this was now in my top 3. The 5 large slices of fried green tomatoes were some of the best I've ever tasted. The batter was just right, not too thick, not too thin. You know it's made right when it doesn't fall apart after the first bite. The contrast of flavor between the sour tartness of the tomato and the saltiness of the batter was perfect. Yom Yom Yom Yom! My greek side salad was topped with an abundance of freshly crumbled feta cheese. It took a lot of restraint not to eat some of Paul L's hamburger steak and turnip greens. Currently only open for lunch, I'm guessing that Chef Tim has been encouraged to develop a dinner menu. In the meantime, if I worked nearby, I could probably go through their entire menu in about 2 weeks. The conecuh sausage red beans & rice has my name written all over it! I'll be back!

I had the chicken pot pie. It was delicious. My 1st time eating at Johnny's and I will be back. I saw a TON of great looking dishes coming out of the kitchen that smelled fantastic. Service was great and our food came out quickly. Bring your appetite. Johnny's got it going on.

Exceeds the hype!!!! The food is amazing! Smells like you're walking into your mom's kitchen on Sunday afternoon. You will taste the love and joy put into this food and you may just hear the owners laughter as he visits with the customers. Duplicate Duplicate Duplicate

First, it's in a safe part of town with other great shops. The food was fast and tasted amazing, but the place fills up fast and with people waiting for a table you can't visit without feeling guilty.

Go here. Do it. It's so absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. The chef has won multiple James Beard awards and for good reason. The fried seafood is perfectly crusted with cornmeal, the fried green tomatoes were juicy, the grit cake was divine, and the sweet potato puree was like an amazing slice of pie minus the crust.

This was my first time coming but definitely not the last. I had seen this place so many times but never paid it any attention until I read an article about this restaurant. Once you enter, you can smell all the deliciousness in the air. You walk up and the menu is on the wall. It's filled with entrees, vegetables and desserts. Making your decision is very hard, but the staff is very helpful in helping you put together the right meal. It was pretty crowded and they still were turning tables and making sure everyone was as taken care of. We had the chopped steak with mac & cheese, turnips and baked chicken with mac & cheese, peas, sweet potato casserole and some of the best cornbread. Everything that we had was DELICIOUS! The food was hot, fresh and nothing to as over cooked. They do an excellent job of seasoning and preparing the food. The are open on Sunday also from 11-2 so you can enjoy a great meal after church. This is the best meat and vegetable restaurant in Birmingham! Come see for yourself.

This came as a recommendation from a few locals. Classic meat and three concept with a twist... the food ain't your normal meat and three! The depth of flavors and the richness of the food is second to none. If you are with in driving distance, get in the truck and get here. If I am close again, I'll be back.

I was born and raised and Birmingham, and if you want a taste of our city, this is it. True Southern cuisine and an elevated meat and three. Our favorites are the grit cake, greens, and the fried shrimp(when available). Chef Tim is always running the show and is so kind. He even offered my little girl a free side.

Johnny's is a quintessential southern, homemade cooking restaurant. It is counter service and then you grab your number and take a seat in the cutest dining room. There are such cute signs and it just has a homey feel. They offer meat and 3 and more. The sides are absolutely delicious. I ordered the catfish with turnip greens and Mac and cheese. My mom ordered 4 veggies and got the mac-n-cheese, fried green tomatoes with ranch, spinach and chickpeas (SO flavorful), and the best sweet potato mash I have ever had. I got the cornbread and it was perfectly sweet with bits of corn in it. I can't wait to go back and try all the other options. The baked Greek chicken looked to die for! Johnny's, you've have a new regular!

Best southern food you will ever find. This place only opens for lunch, and it's always packed. The food is excellent. I normally order their chicken pot pie. They serve it steamy hot. Be careful. Both their yeast rolls and their corn bread are fantastic. Don't miss this restaurant.

Wow! Great soul food with generous potions. The service was great also. I wish they had more variety for the sides, but the sides I chose were delicious!!! I will definitely return to try more menu items. *parking is CRAZY, so be prepared to drive around a bit to find a spot to park. *

Quick service even during lunch rush hour. Hearty meals of great quality showcasing down home cooking. Tender roast and perfectly seasoned vegetables

I've never had anything from Johnny's that wasn't absolutely delicious. The Greek meatballs are my favorite and packed with flavor. It's always packed so you know it's good.

Saw this place on television and wanted to try when visiting family. Really delicious food! Probably the best turnip greens I've eaten. Delicious hamburger steak, squash casserole and fried green tomatoes too. Highly recommend!

If you consider yourself a foodie, end up in the Birmingham area between 11-2:30 most days of the week, and don't come here, then I really think we need to revoke your foodie card. I dragged a few work colleagues here as we were in town for a conference and warned them we needed to get there soon after opening since I heard about the lines. "Lines at 11:30 on a Thursday for lunch" they scoffed....your damn right and thank g-d we got here when we did since by the time we left, the line was at least 30 people deep. Waiting aside, my colleagues and I ordered a bunch of different items and sides to split and soon chowed down on our smorgasbord of Southern-Greek delights. Hands down, everything was fantastic and worthy of a James Beard nomination. Of particular note: -All the fried items (Green Tomatoes and Shrimp) were crisp without being too greasy or heavy. -The greens were fantastic and full of bold flavor and helped cut the richness of the entrees -Best Chicken Pot Pie I have ever had! We actually liked the food here better then at Automatic Seafood which we ate the night before and won the James Beard award this year. Besides the food, what I loved most about Johnny's was the pride that the owner Tim takes in this place. I saw him coming out of the kitchen multiple times during the lunch rush and asking people how their food was, bussing tables, and being a great host. You could tell from the gleam in his eye and his body language just how proud he is of his team and the operation he has going and that he really does lead by example. James Beard Foundation if you are reading this...give this man an award already!

If you want some of the best Southern food from a James Beard Award nominated chef, then you have to try Johnny's! There's not a bad item on the menu. The vegetables are fresh and deliciously prepared. The pot roast is superb and the huge yeast rolls are always served warm! Don't miss out out on my personal favorite, the grit cake. The warm creamy grits are formed into a small cake and flash fried and is utterly delicious! It's a unique way to serve a southern favorite. Don't let the line out the door dissuade you. The line moves quickly and is so worth the wait! The dining room is small, but even at its busiest times, the owner Tim Hontzas will make sure you find a seat. If you want a true taste of delicious southern food and some traditional Greek fare, you can't beat Johnny's.

I went to Johnny's hoping to get a seat. No such luck on Jan. 30th, but I was let in for a to go order because Tommy spotted a regular who had ordered by phone. He was in front of me. I attended college in New Orleans, so I am always trying to find a restaurant to capture that Cajun experience. I ordered the red beans and rice with a side of fried fish. It was a bit much because they give you a hefty offering of Conecuh sausage with the order. It did not disappoint!! The flavor, service timeliness was AWESOME !! Highly recommend Johnny's and the Red Beans and Rice !!

Was in Florida this week on 30A. Traveling back to Tennessee we decided to have lunch at Johnny's after watching a TV show called True South. The TV show highlighted Johnny's and it was very favorable on the show. We got there late for lunch, right before closing. I ordered Greek meatballs with taziki sauce. I also ordered, turnip greens, Cajun red beans, and Mac and cheese. My spouse ordered baked chicken, turnip greens and field peas. Everything was very good. Place was super clean. Good ambiance with blues music playing in the background. The rest rooms were probably the cleanest restaurant facilities I have been in, in several years. Staff and service were very good. Friendly and attentive. Nothing but praise for this owner, the management, and staff. A excellently run place.

High end quality and complexity for a meat and 3. Greek family owned says why. Fabulous food ladies and gentlemen. Pot roast, Greek meatballs, veggies were perfect.

Johnny's is a real gem of a restaurant in downtown Homewood. Anyone who eats there will not b EC disappointed if you're looking for great southern food and casual dining.

Great food. We went Sunday afternoon right before closing. The staff was friendly and didn't treat us like we were intruding. Comfortable, clean and welcoming. I am glad we made this stop. I'd return if I were in town again.

We had a very nice lunch at Johnny's today while in town to see the immersive Van Gogh exhibit. Johnny's is what I've heard referred to as a "Greek and three," which is a classic southern meat and three with some Greek inspired twists on the menu, often opened by Greek immigrants in the south (esp. Birmingham area, I've noticed - we don't have such institutions north in Huntsville). Despite being a busy post-church Sunday afternoon, the line moved quickly and we were able to place our order within 5-10 minutes of arriving, even though probably 5-7 families were ahead of us. Our order was brought out to us very quickly as well; the kitchen must operate like a machine at peak hours. Impressive! The folks working in the restaurant were very nice. The friendly busboys let us change tables on the dime when we saw they were cleaning one off that better suited our fancy, and the ladies who brought us our food took special care to ensure we had everything we needed (tartar sauce, to go boxes, etc). We ordered the following: baked Greek chicken with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy; fried catfish (same sides as previous order); hamburger steak with fried green tomatoes; field peas and collard greens; and a tagalong cookie peanut butter torte for the four of us to share as dessert. We all ordered yeast rolls with our plates. I had sweet tea, and soft drinks are also available. Overwhelmingly, everything was good! I don't think a single item was worse than "good," which is impressive considering all we ordered! I tried a little bit of everything and I think the best things were probably the fried green tomatoes and the yeast rolls. The baked chicken was also very good. Low point was probably the mac and cheese -- which again, was still good! We would definitely return to this restaurant. Perhaps we'll find our way back the next time we're around!

If you haven't been to Johnny's you are missing out! Everything on their menu is handcrafted with flavor in every detail, from the meatloaf to the chicken tenders they add a little piece of their heart into each dish. Service is kind and helpful, and happy to have you there. Feels like eating at your Nona's house on a Sunday afternoon. Thank you Tim for providing such a great place to come and have a truly delicious meal!

I what!?!? I haven't huh?!? Of all the reviews I start this way, this is the most bewildering that I haven't written yet. This is one of my favorite spots in town. But due to the lunch crowd and erroneously thinking I don't have enough time to come here, my visits are few and far between. No longer will that be the case. Johnny's is fantastic. I have not had a bad thing here. Ever. Is it the best ever? Not sure. I don't throw out superlatives like that. But would it be in certain conversations as such? Absolutely. It might not be your typical meat and three when it comes to location and decor. But it is about as good as it gets when it comes to the quality, flavor and everything about the food. Chicken pot pie, pot roast, hamburger steaks, sides and all in between are great. This last time I went I got hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and turnip greens. Everything lived up to what I said before. I left happy and full and I can't wait to go back. Sooooo good and nothing less than five stars.

After trying Johnny's one time you quickly understand why it's a perennial James Beard finalist. Looking for a meet and three look no further. They are even open on Saturday's.

One and done for us! They charged us for 5 dinners instead of 4. We did not realize this until the waitress brought five plates. As the waitress was trying to figure out what happened, the owner Tim Hontzas comes out from the kitchen screaming and saying "give them whatever they want so they can get their crap and get the F... out of here". Unprofessional, totally rude, and unwarranted. He preceded to yell at us as we left the restaurant. As we left, he yelled, "when you see me at church-don't talk to me". We don't know this man much less know him from church! Very poor taste! He is definitely in the wrong business. Hospitality is not his forte.

Johnny's is a really great meat-and-three spot in Homewood. I stopped by recently during the holidays and was lucky, walked right up to the counter, ordered, and sat down. I went with the hamburger steak, fried green tomatoes, and peas. All were excellent. Sweet tea was great as well! Johnny's has a great neighborly feel; the head chef spent most of his time when I was there talking with customers. My only pause would be that I really like when a meat-and-three has a cafeteria setup, so you can see all of the food and make the best picks. Still, even though I couldn't see the food before ordering at Johnny's, I was not disappointed one bit. Will definitely be back!

Used takeout. Service and meal were very good. I had shrimp, grit cake, and fried green tomatoes. Shrim and grit cake were very good. Tomatoes were good, but there was more batter than tomatoes. My wife had the fried catfish and Greek salad. Catfish was excellent. Salad was good A very good dining experience.

In my opinion, this is the gem of Birmingham. Chef Tim has created something special here, combing his Greek and Southern roots to create the perfect blend of flavors. I come from a Greek family, and the Greek Meatballs are the best I've ever had. The tzatziki is the perfect accompaniment to it. You have to get the crispy fried green tomatoes and the flavorful grit cakes. The greens are unbelievably good, and the roll is so soft and fluffy. Be on the lookout for plates with Greek keys on them, as those come from another family restaurant (Nikki's West) that were lent to Tim as he was starting his business. Overall, you will never be disappointed with anything that you order here, as everything is unbelievable. I promise you will be back after you visit here!

Best meat and 3 in Birmingham, Alabama! The owner is a great chef and they do everything outstanding! Cannot stress how good this restaurant is! Lines are long, but they are got it down to a science. They are experts in that line moving!!

This place is awesome! So quick and the food is amazing! People are very kind and the food reminds me of my grandmas.

Quick and friendly counter service. Reasonably priced. Amazing food. Meatballs were extremely tender and flavorful. Turnip greens well flavored. Hamburger steak flavorful and tender. Highly recommend.

This is one of the best places for lunch in Birmingham! If you can get a parking spot . Meat and vegetables are very good. If you don't eat a lot of salt in your normal diet, be prepared. Other than that, very,very good Keep up the good work!

A place to see and be seen. Food is exactly what you need when you think southern fresh farm and warm. This should be on anyone's rotation for a weekly or bi monthly visit. Plenty to choose from each visit. I find hard to cook at home items delivered to my plate that are week worth a fast moving line to order.

Delicious comfort food! Going to try the chicken pot pie next time but our group had pot roast, fried catfish and Greek meatballs with mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, parmesan grit cake and various veggies. The roll was probably my whole day's allowance of calories but it was all yummy including the tea.

100% this place deserves a 5! Actually my husband and I went to downtown Homewood on a Saturday planning lunch at Johnny's. Clearly we were disappointed because they are open on Saturday's. So when he asked me today for lunch, clearly I'm not going to say no! We had been here before but it was years ago. We walked in right before they closed at 2:00. It smelled so good I couldn't even really process what I wanted! It all seemed to happen so fast! I ordered the hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. They were out of the mashed potatoes so subbed rice and gravy. Also had field peas. Clearly from my experience this is an elevated meat and three place. Food was amazing, served fast and hot. Must try if you haven't already or if you just need a good meat and three place!!