Location: Bessemer
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Bessemer is a city southwest of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, and about 8 miles (13 km) west of Hoover. The population was 27,456 at the 2010 Census. It is within the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area, of which Jefferson County is the center. It developed rapidly as an industrial city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Things to do in Bessemer
1. Bright Star Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 734 reviews
Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis
The place was filled with nostalgia. It was our first time, but we felt really comfortable. The servers were personable and had many suggestions. The food was really good. We drive through the area with some frequency and we will surely return. It's so much...MoreHi Miss Mem, Thank you for all of your kind words about our atmosphere and tasty dishes. We're glad that you will be back in to dine with us again!
2. UNCLE Sam's Bar-B-Cue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Janet S - Hueytown, Alabama
this is a great place for great BBQ. I love their ribs and chocolate pies. Thank you Sam for a great place to enjoy a great meal in Hueytown.
3. Jubilee Joe's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Back in 2004, Kash along with some classmates had decided to plan a restaurant for their senior level marketing class at UAB. The project took the full course of the semester and after several grueling months of research they came up with an idea to start a seafood restaurant with a beach feel. The final business plan was to be presented in front of a group of investors. Following the presentation, the investors stated that as long as the business plan was followed, it would be successful. Hearing their response they decided to give it a shot. They figured they would not have a hard time getting started as they had some connections with a large seafood supplier in Bayou La Batre, Louisiana. The original concept had been to have a seafood market as well as a restaurant. So naturally they started off as just a seafood market and decided to grow into the restaurant side. Once they started the restaurant side however, business was kicking off well. The market side was eventually shut do
Reviewed By Kevin M
This cozy restaurant is an enjoyable place to be out with friends or family. Multiple TV's so you won't miss the game and a nice selection of adult beverages. Particularly liked their Bloody Mary's. Food was very good but with smallish portions, but the prices were very acceptable so you could order more than one item if your real hungry. Gumbo was excellent, They have several good shrimp dishes. Fried green tomatoes are wonderful and the cheese grits are good. If you like oysters but cant eat a full order you can order a half. Would definitely go again.
4. Daylight Donuts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By glendale215 - Winston Salem, North Carolina
Stopped in for a sugar fix and glad I did. The apple fritter was very good. I stopped late in the afternoon so the selection was limited but all left looked very good. The fritter was fresh and great flavor. The customer service was excellent. Stop in here when in the area!!!
5. Gus's Hot Dogs
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By AngieGar50 - Birmingham, Alabama
Gus Hot Dogs in Hueytown is the best hot dog place ever. I use to love Sneaky Pete's but my husband introduced me to Gus and I never ate another Sneaky Pete's. Gus hot dogs have this special sauce with a spicy kick but not too hot. They are just delicious. The only problem is the place is small and if you go around 11am to 1 pm it's packed. So I would call my order in or go after 1pm. Give them a try you won't be disappointed.
6. Bob Sykes Bar B Q
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By JP-in-MD - Germantown, Maryland
Bob Sykes has been in business for several generations now and is just as good as it was when it started. The pulled pork is excellent! They have such good fried okra that we sometimes go by just for it to go with a meal...MoreThank you for the great review and comment! We will continue to work hard everyday to provide you the best. Looking forward to serving you again very soon!
7. Speedy's Mexican Foods
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Waits4 - Adger, Alabama
I ordered the beef burrito dinner with rice and beans. There was absolutely no flavor in the burrito itself - meat had no seasoning on it. To make it palatable, I mixed the rice and beans together, added sour cream and a little taco sauce. Definitely won't visit again - the food has gone downhill since our last visit.
8. Boateng Cajun Creations
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By KevinMuir - Birmingham, Alabama
The food is out of this world. Alligator and a potato with a drink for only $12 can't be beat. But much as I love the food, the business is run so unorganized it's embarrassing. You can put your empty tea glass on the outside of your table and a server with a pitcher of tea will just walk on by. You don't get a refill until your server comes around (if they ever do) the owners feel the need to make excuses for every bad review (all about customer service) on Facebook that I feel sorry for them. The place isn't very big, 10 tables at the most, but you can't get the customer service part right. You have to pay at separate registers depending on whether you're paying with cash or credit. If you order take out you are made to wait in a room that is about 8'x10' that also houses the restrooms. They will rudely tell you that you can't wait in the dining area when placing a to go order, even when it's not busy. It's really a shame, because the food and value is unreal.
9. Home Plate Diner
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Shelia P
We went there to eat lunch after church. Hamburger steak and country fried steak are some of our favorites. Everything was delicious. I am taking off one star because the country fried steak wasn't hot, but barely warm.
10. Los Sombreros Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By David_2013834 - Alexandria, Louisiana
Every time we visit the area we always go to Los Sombreros. The food and service is great. I love the steak and chicken fajitas. My wife likes any of the burrito options. We tried the queso with beans...this has added taste and we really liked it. The chips and salsa are great.....enough heat to enjoy and easy to kick up with some jalapeños. The beer was cold....another great meal here.
