Restaurants that offer Roast Quail

Highlands Bar Grill

➤ 2011 11th Avenue SouthAL 35205, Birmingham, United States

Grill • Seafood • European • Bar/Lounge

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"If there is a restaurant that is a Birmingham institution among the wealthier crowd, there is literally only one name that locals would bring up, and it is undoubtedly Highlands. Not that there aren't other nice restaurants, but this spot has proven itself over time and is ran by a chef that most Alabamians are quite proud of. Opened in 1982, Highland's is a place that put Birmingham on the map in a positive way at a time when the post industrial iron period was about to wind down and transform the city. Frank formalized his cooking techniques by working in kitchens of San Francisco and France, creating a medley of American Southern and French cuisine that is difficult to find elsewhere. It was not a time when it was common to see a chef from Alabama going to study cooking in Europe, thus the story was already an anomaly. Frank Stitt was trying to pioneer sustainable agriculture and farming well before anybody in Alabama knew what in the world that actually meant or for that matter, cared. One of the signature items is the baked grits that has been around since the restaurant opened. It's a tasty grits preparation and without a doubt, something to try. The pheasant was spectacular, fairly lean and with a crispy delicious skin, served with grits and green beans. Pastries here are created by Dolester Miles, who has been in the job for well over 30 years. The opera cake is absolutely spectacular, gentle and complexly layered. The basque cake is peachy and moist, with a crispy delicious exterior and Chantilly cream. Not only are these likely the best desserts to discover in Alabama, but may be some of the best to be found in America. The attentiveness got derail was clearly evident. As far as service, generally fine, but not particularly attentive. The waitress did not seem in much of a mood to welcome people to the establishment. Many items on the menu were running out by 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Nobody was particularly impressed with the flounder that got substituted for the grouper. And then there are other questions, why would you run out of grits? They know they are always filled to capacity and ingredients to make grits are not immediately perishable. Highland's has by this point in Birmingham's history become a classic. It's evident that most people here have been around for decades working at their jobs and serving the rich crowds of Mountain Brook. It's a place of great food and shows many combinations of ingredients that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere, let alone be executed this well."

Café 1933

➤ 1100 Peachtree St NESuite 110, Atlanta, United States

Beer • Wine • Coffee • American

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"Probably the worst restaurant experience I ever had. It was a valentine dinner and I had to prepay for everything otherwise I would have left just by seeing how bad it looked while I was waiting for table. Seem like the Manager was working hard but didn’t know his job very well. I was sitting at a corner table and I had a view of the whole restaurant and I saw the manger come out with food many times and going right back in the kitchen because he didn’t know where the food was going. If you are gonna have specials for valentine, you should have at least get the table number right. I understand food was late due to lot of people ordering at the same time but it looked like food was ready but this incompetent people didn’t know how to serve them. I saw the manger walk out with food 10-15 times and not a single time he got the food to the right table. Table next to us got their entree before first two courses. Our sever took our order and he seem to disappear after that. Never came to check on us, I asked if he forgot about us? He answered he had a lot going on. He was busy ringing up orders but never checking if the food arrived on the table. There was one lady walking around in the restaurant passing flower, that’s one only thing she seem to be doing. To be fair , food was decent but the service was just horrible and ruined our special dinner. I think most of the customer sitting around us had same experience. Very small restaurant but the stuff need more training along with the manger before they host dinners on special occasions like valentines! I worked in the restaurants industry before. So I maybe little more critical then others but I had to share my experience."

Pho Banh Mi Grill

➤ 4317 Dale Blvd, 22193, Woodbridge, United States

Tea • Asian • Grill • Vietnamese

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"Make yourself a favor and skip this place. Even after paying extra for a double part of the protein, the amount I got would have been disappointing, even if I had not specifically asked and paid extra. In addition, the whole meat came before boiled and overcooked, which I never saw at an authentic Pho place. It is possible that they do so to ensure food safety, but that was still a first for me. ALL of the vegetables that came with the Pho and in the spring rolls were slim and definitely not fresh. Pho was served with a single slice of Jalapeño, which was actually only the tip of a pepper (with the stem) beveled and sat in it - no seeds and no taste made. I also have only one half of a single slice of lime. I will say that the broth was surprisingly rich and tasteful; it was under salt, but this is easy enough to repair at home. The Boba smoothie was also quite delicious. Overall a disappointing experience. I felt like I had paid a premium for food without a heart at all and that everything was done as cheaply as possible, regardless of customer experience or pleasure."

Continental Divide

➤ 47 Geyser St., Ennis, Montana, 59729, United States

French • American • Continental • Contemporary

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"Yes, please. The Continental Divide never disappoints. The Continental Divide is a unique blend of casual elegance, cheerful lightness and epicurean delights from the Big Sky Country. An authentic bistro, the Continental Divide is located in a log cabin with a range of seating, including interiors in the cozy lodge and outdoor seating on the covered veranda with unobstructed views of the Madison mountains. We have eaten in this restaurant for 10 years, sometimes trips from the Austin, Texas area, just so we can get this fabulous Madison Valley favorite. Owner/ Chief Eric Trapps seasonal menu specifically ignores the classification. For beginners all appetizers were sent, only for the sheer joy to find out how the cook blends so beautiful aromas. Personal favorites are the Escargots a' La Burgundian and the Baked Brie in Phyllo about cool Pear Puree; the aromas are so melted that they were perfectly aligned. We fought for Entrees who was the best. I announced at the first bite that someone could taste my sauce at the table, but they had to stay away from the protein. It was so tender, well stuffed, and mouth tingling, that I could simply not get a Christmas spirit to share. If you have never tried Slow Roasted (7 hours) Long Island Duck, you need to get this duck. I absolutely loved the smooth, hearty taste of Duck with the tempting surprise of Apricot Mango Glazes. Wow! ...and there are many wines to choose, the meal was nothing short of unforgettable, excellent, divine. How many restaurants you go and remember exactly what you had, how it tasted, how it paired with wine... just so special. I can recite any food I've ever eaten in the Continental Divide."