Helen

Loft District · Birmingham

Also listed in: Over 50 Birmingham

Helen opened in August 2020 in a two-story 1920s-era shotgun-style building on 2nd Avenue North. Chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily McDaniel own it; the venue calls it a contemporary Southern grill cooked over hardwood coals and smoke, named for Rob's grandmother. The site says Helen has been recognized by Esquire, the MICHELIN Guide and the James Beard Foundation since opening, and that in 2025 both Helen and its sister Bayonet were recognized by Michelin, with Bayonet receiving the Bib Gourmand. Lunch runs Tuesday to Friday with a daily special, the bar opens at 4 and dinner valet starts at 4:30.

Address
2013 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 438-7000
Website
www.helenbham.com
Cuisine
southern, wood-fired grill, steakhouse, wood-fired, steak
Good to know
Michelin Recommended, Chef Driven, Owner Operated, Historic Building, Private Dining
Verification
Details researched October 14, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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