Your ultimate guide to Birmingham restaurants open on Mondays

Your guide to Birmingham restaurants open on Mondays. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Is the weekend is over and you forgot to buy groceries? Maybe you don’t have enough time to cook? We gathered some of the best restaurants open on Monday in Birmingham.

This guide was originally created in December 2021 and was last updated in September 2023.

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Uptown Restaurants

The Southern Kitchen and Bar

Fried green tomatoes. (Southern Kitchen)

Want a restaurant open on Monday with a rustic vibe and live music? Then The Southern Kitchen and Bar is where you should be. While you’re there, order the fried green tomatoes. The red sauce is heavenly!

• Location: 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Monday Hours: 11AM-10PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Uptown Cantina

Not yo Nachos, well, we can share. (Uptown Cantina / Facebook)

Craving a taco? Well, every day is Taco Tuesday at Uptown Cantina. You can get your taco a day early, because this restaurant is open on Monday.

• Location: 301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Unit 200, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Monday Hours: 11AM-10PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Mugshots

Is your mouth watering yet? (Mugshots Grill & Bar / Facebook)

Need a laid-back restaurant open on Monday? Stop by Mugshots to have a good time and their signature sweet bun.

• Location: 2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N #100, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Monday Hours: 11AM-10PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Downtown Restaurants

Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurante

Cayo Coco on Morris Avenue. (Sabrina Palmer / Bham Now

Wanting a slice of Cuban cuisine for the start of your week? Well, Cayo Coco is open for business.

• Location: 2015 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Monday Hours: 4-9PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Yo Mama’s

Yo Mama’s Chicken and Waffles—ummm yes. (Yo Mama’s / Facebook)

Are you surprised Yo Mama’s is open on Mondays for lunch? Grab a bite of Southern comfort food to wake you up on a sleepy Monday.

• Location: 2328 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Monday Hours: 10:30AM-2:30PM
• Website | Facebook

Trattoria Zaza

Fettucine all-for-me. (Trattoria Zaza / Facebook)

One of many downtown Birmingham’s faves restaurants open on Monday. Dig in!

• Location: 207A 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Monday Hours: 11AM-8PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Bamboo on 2nd

There’s also sushi—a classic dish. (Bamboo on 2nd / Facebook)

This is a place downtown that serves ramen and nostalgia. Sip on flavorful dishes while watching your favorite Japanese films.

• Location: 2212 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Monday Hours: 5-9PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Five Points Restaurants

Bay Leaf

Bread people: this one is for you. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Our Five Points fave—Bay Leaf—is open on Mondays. Go grab a chai and some samosas.

• Location: 1024 20th St. S, Unit 101, Birmingham, AL 35205 
• Monday Hours: 11AM-2:30PM | 5-9:30PM
• Website | Facebook | M

Surin West

This coconut soup is good as an appetizer or an entrée. Photo via Surin West on Facebook.

Surin West is a great spot for Thai cuisine, sushi and drinks. They’re open on Mondays for lunch and dinner.

• Location: 1918 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205
• Monday Hours: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–8:30 PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Jim ‘N Nick’s

BBQ sandwiches are a hit at Jim ‘N Nick’s/ (Photo Via Jim ‘N Nick’s)

Jim ‘N Nick’s is an award–winning barbecue joint started in Birmingham, and there’s a location right next door to Surin West in Five Points South.

• Location: 1908 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Monday Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

Lakeview Restaurants

Hattie B’s

Beyond grateful for cheese fries. (@hattiebs / Instagram)

Birmingham has some of the best spots for chicken – and Hattie B’s is no exception. Worried about spice? They have heat levels from Southern (not hot) to Shut the Cluck Up, so there’s a spice level for everybody.

• Location: 2808 7th Ave S #101, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Monday Hours: 11AM-10PM
• Website | Facebook

Blueroot

Head over to Blueroot—you might see the team there! (Madison Croxson / Bham Now)

Blueroot is serving up nutritious and delicious meals for Birmingham. Luckily, they’re one of the restaurants open on Monday. Go mix up your palette.

• Location: 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Monday Hours: 11AM-3PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Half Shell Oyster House Birmingham

Oysters anyone? (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Want an upscale seafood restaurant to visit on Monday? Half Shell Oyster House Birmingham is the place to go.

• Location: 616 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Monday Hours: 4-10PM
• Website | Menu

More in Lakeview Restaurants open on Monday

• Chill at Slice pizzeria, they’re open from 11AM-9PM. Menu.
• Take a flavor trip to NOLA at The Rougaroux. Menu.
• Jack Brown Beer & Burger Joint is open for your Monday night burger blues. Menu.
• Located in Pepper Place, Blueprint on 3rd is open from 4:30-9PM. Menu.

Avondale Restaurants

Rodney Scott’s BBQ

We can’t forget the slaw, of course! (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

There’s no place like Rodney Scott’s. It’s THE place in Bham for BBQ.

HEY FOODIES: Rodney Scott’s was declared one of the most important restaurants of the decade.

• Location: 3719 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Monday Hours: 11AM-9PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Post Office Pies

Basil beautifully decorates this pie. (Post Office Pies / Facebook)

This one is a Birmingham classic! Although many other Avondale restaurants are closed Monday, you can get your fave savory pie on Monday.

• Location: 209 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Monday Hours: 11AM-9PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Taco Morro Loco

Tostadas from Taco Morro Loco Food Truck. (Bham Now)

In addition to its Avondale location, Taco Morro Loco has a food truck on Crestwood Blvd. Thankfully, they’re open on Monday.

So go grab some nachos and a Jarrito. PRO TIP: the lime Jarrito is where it’s at.

• Location: 417 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Monday Hours: 11AM-9PM
• Facebook | Menu

Homewood Restaurants

The Ono Poke

Everything will be okie poké with one taste of these poké bowls. (Miranda Shaffer / Bham Now)

One of Birmingham’s most unique places to eat would have to be The Ono Poke. Their entire menu is dedicated to poke bowls where you get to build your own from the base up.

PRO TIP: The salmon pairs nicely with spicy aioli.

• Location: 934 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
• Monday Hours: 7 AM-8 PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Homewood Gourmet

Fresh gourmet foods for the win. (Bham Now)

Stop by Homewood Gourmet for their soup of the day—you won’t be let down. It’s all delicious.

• Location: 2703 Mamie L Foster, 18th Place, Homewood, AL
• Monday Hours: 10:30AM-6PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Little Donkey

I’m all about tamales. (Little Donkey / Facebook)

Don’t sleep on Little Donkey’s freshly made tortillas. Their unique mix of Mexican and Southern food will have you coming back time and time again.

• Location: 2701 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
• Monday Hours: 11AM-9PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

Mountain Brook Restaurants

Vino

Make room for dessert. (Vino / Instagram)

It’s classy, elegant and open on Mondays. Visit Vino for a nice Monday night dinner date.

• Location: 1930 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
• Monday Hours: 4-9PM
• Website | Facebook |

Brick & Tin

Brick and Tin’s seasonal butternut squash soup. (Brick and Tin / Facebook)

It’s the season for Monday night eating. Thankfully, Brick & Tin is open and has all your fave holiday dishes.

• Location: 2901 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
• Monday Hours: 10:30AM-8PM
• Website | Facebook | Menu

More in Mountain Brook Restaurants open on Mondays

• Open 11AM-9PM, visit Davenport’s Pizza Palace to satisfy your pizza munchies. Menu.
• For fine dining, grab a bite to eat at the cozy DG (AKA Daniel George) restaurant—lunch is 11–2PM dinner on Monday is 5:30-9:30PM. Menu.
• from 5-9PM, Abhi is open and get ready for Asian fusion plates. Menu.
• Get a contemporary dish at Bricktop’s from 11AM-9PM. Menu.
• Hop over to Sol Y Luna Tapas and Tequila for a unique Mexican experience. They’re open 11-2PM for lunch and 5-9PM for diner. Menu.

Cahaba Heights Restaurants

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

This could feed me for two dinners. (Martin’s BBQ / Facebook)

We LOVE our BBQ here in the ‘Ham. Luckily, you can grab a bite at Martin’s on Monday.

• Location: 3029 Pump House Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
• Monday Hours: 11AM-9PM
• Website | Instagram | Menu

More in Cahaba Heights Restaurants open on Mondays

• Try Troup’s pizza on Monday. They’re open 4-9PM. Menu.
• North Italia in Bham is now open, so stop by to try exquisite dishes. Menu.

BONUS: Driving up to Huntsville? Check out these restaurants open on Monday in the Rocket City

Contributors to this guide include Summer Guffey and Carter Matthews.

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