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Imagine a restaurant where turnip greens meet Greek Style Beef Tenderloin.

Welcome to the Bright Star Restaurant - the oldest family owned restaurant in Alabama. Located in Bessemer, Alabama midway between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, the restaurant enjoys a rich heritage and history. Click for more history.

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Imagine a restaurant where turnip greens meet Greek Style Beef Tenderloin.

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We celebrated our 22 year wedding anniversary on April 1st at The Bright Star. They were moderately busy. We had a reservation and were seated as soon as we arrived. The staff was welcoming and our...

My husband and I had reservations for 2 and when we arrived we didn't have to wait to be seated. The service was great . I ordered the platter sampler which came with a juicy Greek style Chicken,...

First time visiting Bright Star Restaurant and it certainly won't be our last time. I can't believe in the 7 years we've lived in the Birmingham AL area that we hadn't visited this historic...

Visited the Bright Star today and I absolutely had the best food,waiter, and just a nice time. I recommend going and having peanut butter pie. Everything was perfect truly enjoyed myself. Also it...

Awards

Recognized by CNN.com as one of America’s Best Historic Restaurants

Bright Star Broiled Seafood Platter named as one of the 100 Dishes to Eat Before You Die.

The Bright Star makes MSN’s list of 60 Iconic Restaurants to try before you die.