Neighborhood guide
Where to eat in Highway 31
Highway 31 has 5 locally owned places worth a trip, ranked below by how well-loved each one is and checked by hand. Bistro V, Diplomat Deli and The Local Bourbon House & Eatery lead the list. No chains, and nobody paid to be here.
Bistro V
French-Southern dinner and a wine list. Vestavia Hills' dinner spot for a birthday or an anniversary, in the City Center. Open more than sixteen years.
Diplomat Deli
The Reuben. Old-school deli in Park South Plaza. Its Reuben made the state's 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama list.
The Local Bourbon House & Eatery
Bourbon list & Wagyu smash burgers. Bourbon bar on Highway 31 in the old Hillside Music & Que space, under new owner Kiran Sunkavalli. Smash burgers, tacos and Southern comfort food.
Kool Korner Sandwiches
Cuban sandwiches. Pressed Cubans and Caribbean plates on Highway 31. Mostly a lunch place, so check hours.
The Well & Co.
Coffee bar inside a home shop. Coffee and home goods, started by three friends who met at church. Opened summer 2026.
Good to know
Where should I eat in Highway 31?
Bistro V is the best-loved spot in Highway 31 — french-southern dinner and a wine list. Diplomat Deli and The Local Bourbon House & Eatery are also worth it.
How many places are on this list?
5, all locally owned and ranked by how well-loved they are. None of them paid to be included.