5 Points South

Birmingham's Southside is proud to be home to several James Beard Award winning chefs. If you are looking to go on a culinary adventure, you should start with one of Chef Frank Stitt's (Best Chef-Southeast 2001) restaurants including Chez Fonfon or Bottega. Chez Fonfon, located in 5 Points, is a french bistro, but is equally known for its Hamburger Fonfon. Bottega is described as the American south meets Italian countryside, and is situated just over in the Highland Park neighborhood.

Keeping with the fine dining genre in 5 Points, we must include Ocean, one of Birmingham's best since 2002, brought to us by Chef George Reis. 

Southside has an abundant food scene, that includes much more than just fine dining. Grab an authentic Philly cheesesteak from T-Bone's, find delicious Mediterranean cuisine at Makarios, and start your day at Filter Coffee Parlor. Follow the smoke to Dreamland BBQ, get a rack of ribs and find out why "There ain't nothing like 'em, nowhere!"

There is no shortage of activities in the Southside area! The area has everything from frisbee golf courses at George Ward Park in Glen Iris to the Birmingham Festival Theater in 5 Points. 

The famous Vulcan Statue is also located in the 5 Points neighborhood, and below it is the Vulcan Walking Trail. 

Closer to UAB is the Alys Stephens Theater Center, which puts on regular plays and events. 

For a night out, 5 Points has several bars and restaurants in their Entertainment District on  20th Avenue such as Mellow Mushroom, Dave's Pub, Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine, the famous Chez Fonfon, and Marty's PM. 

With close proximity to the University of Alabama Birmingham's campus, the neighborhood's energy is electric and full of life. 

Currently having a renaissance, the  5 Points neighborhoods are being revitalized and renovated to accommodate and bring interest to the influx of people interested in moving to Birmingham. 

The neighborhood has some of the best views of Downtown Birmingham in the city.