Fairway Social Birmingham

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. As an appetizer we, had pretzel bites and buffalo chicken dip. Then for the entree, chicken fingers and truffle fries and smash burgers but the star of the show, was the brussel sprouts. The drinks were just as impressive, with creative cocktails and a great selection that really elevated the evening. One of the highlights was the virtual games. They added such a fun, modern twist and made the night feel interactive and unique. Whether you’re on a date, out with friends, or having a family night, it’s a perfect way to keep everyone entertained. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with just the right mix of energy and comfort. And the staff? Wonderful. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of from the moment we walked in. Our waitress was Jalyin and we loved her! Overall, this place checks every box—amazing food, great drinks, fun entertainment, and top-notch service. Highly recommend!

This review is long overdue because I really don’t like leaving one-star reviews, but I’m big on first-impression experiences that’s my thing on Google. And based on my first visit here, I honestly don’t know when or if I’d ever return. The service was the biggest issue. The staff seemed young, but the service etiquette just wasn’t there. They walked past our table multiple times without acknowledging us, taking our order, or even checking in. The people working at the front literally had to get the servers’ attention for us just so we could place an order. The table next to us even got up and went to the bar because no one ever came to them. That alone said a lot. Then came the drink situation. I ordered the Paloma from their drink specials, and when it arrived, it was extremely tart nothing like a Paloma. When I asked about it, the server casually said, “Oh yeah, we ran out of grapefruit juice.” How do you serve a drink without the main ingredient and not inform the customer? Especially at the same price. So I switched to a margarita with no jalapeño, yet there was still a jalapeño floating right in my drink. As you can see in photo. It just felt careless. And then I ordered the skewers steak dish… which was another disappointment. It tasted frozen the texture, the flavor, the veggies everything. It was extremely over-seasoned, and nothing about it tasted fresh. It was just a very unpleasant dish overall. This was supposed to be the start of my night, and thankfully my night got better elsewhere. But this experience itself was not good at all. Between the inattentive service, lack of communication, incorrect drinks, and the frozen-tasting appetizer, the first impression was extremely disappointing.

We made a reservation for my husband's birthday. The prices are fair. The best part was the fresh food and the great drinks made for a better time. We played soccer, baseball, and basketball which was a fun icebreaker for all adults. We liked that it wasn't crowded and it wasn't too loud. There was issues when the tab came because everything was mixed together but our server was more than hospitable. We would like to return and try the bowling section. 7/10 experience, food and drinks 10/10!