Real & Rosemary – American
Sun-drenched and inviting, this neighborhood gem reimagines garden-fresh ingredients through a lens of elevated Southern comfort. Golden-fried okra and crisp green tomatoes offer a satisfying crunch alongside velvety honey ricotta, while vibrant, nutrient-dense salads bring a burst of color and earthiness to the table. It is a place where the simplicity of a savory flounder cake or a herb-flecked meatball transforms an everyday meal into a nourishing, soul-warming celebration of real food.
Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35243 https://realandrosemary.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the delicious food and perfectly sized portions, celebrating the menu for its consistent quality and flavor. Reviewers highlight the intimate setting as a key factor in creating a memorable dining experience, noting that the cozy atmosphere makes it a standout addition to the neighborhood. The service is frequently praised for being accommodating and knowledgeable, with diners appreciating the staff's deep understanding of the menu offerings.
Menu
Snacks
- Chicken Poppers - $6.99: panko breaded chicken served with sorghum honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $5.99: served with chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $5.99: handcut sweet potato fries served with chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $6.99: served with chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flounder Cakes - $8.99: three panko breaded cakes served with yogurt remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Ricotta - $7.99: honey, thyme, ricotta with apples & baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $7.99: five housemade meatballs with marinara sauce, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $11.99: mixed greens, grilled chicken, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, feta, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Salad - $12.99: romaine, spice rubbed chicken, pepperjack, black beans, avocado, tortilla strips, cherry tomatoes, chipotle lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Upbeet Salad - $11.99: spring mix, red and yellow beets, oranges, grapefruit, pears, goat cheese, pistachios, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Salad - $11.99: spring mix, watermelon, peaches, heirloom tomatoes, feta, mint, pecans, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Soup - $5.99: tomato base with carrots, onion, celery, sweet potato, corn, beans & herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Turkey Sandwich - $10.99: swiss, mayo, dijon mustard, jam, arugula, red onion, multigrain Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $11.99: classic pastrami, house sauce, sauerkraut, marbled rye Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Burger - $12.99: 8 oz ground beef, tomato, romaine, onion, pickle, house sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $10.99: made with greek yogurt & mayo, herbs, tomato, lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomato BLT - $11.99: hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, fried green tomatoes, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $11.99: grilled chicken, goat cheese, green apple, arugula, honey mustard, multigrain Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet, Fig, Goat Cheese Sandwich - $10.99: cranberry walnut bread, beets, figs, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Impossible Burger - $12.99: 4 oz vegan burger, romaine, tomato, red onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
- Garden Plate - $12.99: select four garden sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Plate - $13.99: with sorghum honey mustard, two garden sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spice Rubbed Chicken Plate - $13.99: with cilantro lime vinaigrette, two garden sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flounder Cake Plate - $15.99: with yogurt remoulade, two garden sides Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Plate - $13.99: marinara sauce, parmesan, two garden sides Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Poppers Plate - $12.99: panko fried chicken bites with two garden sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Plate - $12.99: with two garden sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti - $13.99: with meatballs & angel hair pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
Garden Sides
- Charred Carrots - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Green Peas - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Red Potatoes - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni and Cheese - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Succotash - $3.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Polenta Cake - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprout Slaw - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fruit - $3.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Caprese Pasta Salad - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apples with Almond Butter - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, lunch
Real Kids Menu
- Grilled Chicken Dippers - $6.99: served with grapes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $5.99: served with grapes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Turkey & Cheese - $6.99: served with grapes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Butter Noodles - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Poppers - $6.99: served with grapes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- AB&J Sandwich - $5.99: almond butter and homemade blueberry jam, served with fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Kids Macaroni & Cheese Bowl - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Spaghetti and Meatballs - $6.99: 2 meatballs, angel hair pasta, marinara sauce, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Burger Slider - $6.99: served with grapes Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Cake Cups - $4.5: Pastry Art’s daily selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Feasting Thyme
Serves four to six, available after 3pm for take out only
- Feasting Thyme Family Meal - $45: serves four to six, available after 3pm for take out only. Includes choice of protein and two garden sides. Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner
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