$12-$25 Entrees
The Bright Star, an institution in central Alabama, was established in 1907 and relocated to its present location in 1914. It is clearly a restaurant whose surrounding environment has drastically changed over time. It is now one of the few beacons of culinary light (or any light for that matter) in downtown Bessemer, AL.
The Bright Star serves what is undoubtedly the best fresh seafood for miles around, and their selection is extensive. You will forget that you are dining at an inland location when you taste their red snapper (I recommend the Greek style) and gulf shrimp. Their seafood is perfectly cooked, whether broiled, steamed, fried, baked, or pan seared. This restaurant is also known for its high-quality steaks, which include beef tenderloin, rib-eye, filet mignon, t-bone, and prime rib. Excellent appetizers, salads, and desserts round out their menu. Be sure to try the blueberry bread pudding, an occasional lunch dessert special.
The dark paneling, mirrors, marble, and tiled floors make you feel like you've stepped back in time to 100 years ago. The service is consistently excellent. Sunday lunches are family friendly, as well as easy on the wallet, and you get the impression that the diverse crowd really has been to church that day. Dinner is more formal, and certain tables offer an air of privacy. This restaurant will get any husband out of the doghouse.
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