Niki's West
Restaurant · Birmingham
233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
Highlights
Southern buffet with veggies, steak, seafood, and breakfast
Southern buffet with veggies, steak, seafood, and breakfast
"Niki’s West has a long history in Birmingham, dating back to 1957—it’s still owned by the same Greek family that opened it. While the bones of a traditional meat and three are all there—a cafeteria line and trays, classic Southern sides, hearty proteins—Niki’s feels a bit more elevated than your typical meat and three, but in a very ‘80s Steak and Ale kind of way. Maybe it’s the black awning guiding diners into the restaurant out front, the chandelier-esque lighting inside, or the dress code before you enter (no tank tops, folks), but it’s clear that this grand dame hasn’t lost her touch with age. The genuinely homespun quality of the lemon pepper catfish, fried pork chop, and creamed corn should make Birmingham proud, right along with the warm bowls of banana pudding." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"Niki’s West has a long history in Birmingham, dating back to 1957—it’s still owned by the same Greek family that opened it. While the bones of a traditional meat and three are all there—a cafeteria line and trays, classic Southern sides, hearty proteins—Niki’s feels a bit more elevated than your typical meat and three, but in a very ‘80s Steak and Ale kind of way. Maybe it’s the black awning guiding diners into the restaurant out front, the chandelier-esque lighting inside, or the dress code before you enter (no tank tops, folks), but it’s clear that this grand dame hasn’t lost her touch with age. The genuinely homespun quality of the lemon pepper catfish, fried pork chop, and creamed corn should make Birmingham proud, right along with the warm bowls of banana pudding. photo credit: Mary Fehr photo credit: Mary Fehr photo credit: Mary Fehr Pause Unmute" - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"There are Southern buffets, and then there’s Niki’s West, which has accrued a legendary cafeteria line since 1957. The younger sibling of the now-defunct Niki’s Downtown is heaven on earth for anyone who appreciates Southern food served cafeteria-style, and is a bucket list Birmingham lunch. The mains are on a rotating schedule, but the desserts and robust selection of sides remain steady Monday through Friday. Closed on weekends." - Sarra Sedghi
"There are Southern buffets, and then there’s Niki’s West, which has accrued a legendary cafeteria line since 1957. The younger sibling of the now-defunct Niki’s Downtown is heaven on earth for anyone who appreciates Southern food served cafeteria-style, and is a bucket list Birmingham lunch. The mains are on a rotating schedule, but the desserts and robust selection of sides remain steady Monday through Friday. Closed on weekends." - Sarra Sedghi
"Niki’s West, owned by two Hontzas brothers, offers a variety of vegetables paired with garlicky Greek baked chicken or lemon-pepper catfish."
