Merk's Tavern Kitchen - Birmingham

Only visited this place for a drink. There were only another table there. Very quite place. But the service and the drinks that we ordered were good.

Came in for dinner with partner. Great atmosphere with good music and huge TV showing sports. Had the food and beer specials (before 7 pm) and both were excellent. All local beers on the draft tabs was a nice touch. Ordered onion soups from menu which was good too. Can recommend this place!

This is a great hotel cafe! Very underrated and under used in my opinion. Maybe because it's a bit hidden or maybe people think it's only for hotel guests, but it isn't. Their shrimp grits is the best I've ever had! The BLT crabcake with house made chips is awesome. Most of the menu is outstanding, just don't get the salad that comes with yogurt dressing, that was yuck! I've eaten here many times and they've catered many meeting I've had in the hotel, their food is good! Not cheap, but worth it.

When I read the reviews I was worried. But my experience is people love to complain because this food is amazing. A bartender named Terry waited on me and he was on point. Amazing drinks, kind, and on top of it. A lady who I didnt catch her name greeted me as soon as I came in. I give this place 5 stars!!!

Excellent bar service from Danette. Lovely lady! The turkey wrap was soooo good. The shrimp and grits was amazing!!!