Upon entering Highlands Bar & Grill, you might be surprised to find it's romantic atmosphere.

This place is moderately priced. It's known for its contemporary offerings. Celebrity chef Frank Stitt is known for delicious creations that mix down-home Southern ingredients with elegant dishes from the south of France. The best place to experience his culinary genius is at Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham – the James Beard Award-winning chef’s first restaurant. With its buttery yellow walls and colorful vintage French posters, Highlands Bar & Grill gives you the sophistication and intimate atmosphere you’d find in a French eatery with the Southern hospitality you’d expect in Alabama. Soft lighting, white linens, and an excellent bottle of Pinot Noir make Highlands a Birmingham hot spot for a romantic dinner or special occasion. All of Stitt’s Birmingham restaurants are see-and-be-seen locales for local foodies and socialites, but Highlands Bar & Grill also holds top accolades from the national press – most notably a rating as the fifth best restaurant in America by Gourmet magazine. From the baked grits (with Parmesan, no less) to the grilled Ahi tuna to the classic créme brulée, Highlands is an experience not to be missed. And if you can’t get a reservation, at least stop in at the Alabama marble bar for the perfect Highlands martini.