11 Birmingham restaurants trending hardest on Google in 2026

A data-driven ranking of 11 Birmingham-area restaurants with the largest increases in Google search interest over the past year.

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    Gianmarco’s

    721 Broadway St, Birmingham, AL 35209, United States

    This hard-to-book Homewood institution serves white-tablecloth Italian classics with an impressive wine selection and a warm neighborhood atmosphere.

  2. 2

    Red Pearl

    243 W Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209, United States

    Located inside Super Oriental Market, Red Pearl serves authentic Chinese cuisine ranging from traditional Sichuan cold dishes to sizzling clay pots.

  3. 3

    The Fish Market Restaurant

    612 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States

    The Southside restaurant and fresh seafood market serves fresh catches with classic Mediterranean flavors; related US-280 and US-31 locations offer similar cuisine.

  4. 4

    EastWest

    2306 Second Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States

    This downtown hotspot combines Asian-inspired street food with modern American techniques and is known for craft cocktails, duck buns and wood-fired skewers.

  5. 5

    The Olive Branch Mediterranean Cuisine

    3236 Cahaba Heights Rd, Vestavia, AL 35243, United States

    The Olive Branch offers home-style Mediterranean staples such as kafta, shawarma and house-made baklava and was named Alabama’s best Greek spot by Cheapism.

  6. 6

    Phil Sandoval’s Mexican Restaurante

    1031 Brocks Gap Pkwy Suite 165 Hoover, AL 35244 United States

    The Hoover restaurant brings Phil Sandoval’s signature Tex-Mex dishes, scratch-made tortillas and famous margaritas to Brock’s Gap.

  7. 7

    Amore Ristorante Italiano

    5510 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242, United States

    Set in an intimate strip-center space off Highway 280, Amore serves fine-dining Italian fare focused on fresh pasta, veal and seafood.

  8. 8

    Mizu Japanese Steakhouse

    1483 Gadsden Hwy, Unit 156, Birmingham, AL 35235, United States

    Mizu offers high-energy hibachi dining, fresh sushi rolls and a broad Asian fusion menu suited to groups and family celebrations.

  9. 9

    Lapeer Steak & Seafood

    2308 First Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States

    Opened in Birmingham in November 2025, Lapeer offers upscale coastal dining, prime steaks and an expansive raw bar in a restored industrial space.

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    toujours

    4524 Southlake Pkwy, Ste 7, Hoover, AL 35244, United States

    This upscale-casual, chef-driven Hoover restaurant draws on New Orleans traditions with small plates, classic comfort food and an impressive wine program.

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    Cassanova

    616 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States

    Founded by former Auburn football player Cassanova McKinzy, this sleek nightlife venue is known for cocktails, VIP lounge service and late-night music and moved to 29th Street South in August 2025.