Lunch yesterday was NOT a great experience...I am certainly a big fan of Meat & 3 places and was excited about having lunch at Ted's. The place has a typical comfy feel to it with the steam table, cafeteria style serving station right by the door. There were several good looking options available so I just might have chosen the 1 bad dish there. My entree was scorched and tasted scorched...The veggies were fine (not great, not bad, just ok)....several times the servers came near and looked at my drink glass to see if it needed refilling. None of them asked if my food was ok, or why I was not eating the entree.... At the check out, Ted, the owner did ask if all was good. When I told him that this was my first time in and that the food was scorched, he said "I wish you had said something about it" when I said that if anyone had asked then I would have mentioned it. But, no one asked. This is where things got dicey and uncomfortable for me. The owner called my server over and proceeded to confront and correct her right in front of me. It was an awkward moment for me. In all candor I will likely give it another shot if I happen to be in the area, but I will not make any special effort to return.
(2)
Greg R.
I am judging the food at TEDS within the expectations for a meat-and-three. The service is fast and friendly. The food is consistent--I enjoy the friend pork chops, any of the greens, and lima beans. This is the taste of "homemade" in that, had you the time, you could indeed make it at home. But you don't. I feel relaxed in the 70s booths and among the regulars. I come here when I don't want to be among the hipness. It's not great for healthy choices. It is filling.
(4)
J M.
Great meat and 3 place!
(4)
Athanasios M.
Good meat and three
(5)
Fergie F.
Breakfast with Shirley and Barbara waiting on you, down home cooking becomes homemade. There's a positive atmosphere that makes the dishes that much sweeter. The lunch is a meat and three or whatever you want. This is quintessential southern cooking. This will fill your gizzard and make it happy. I have not had a bad meal here. And with great folks, this is a must-try place.
(5)
Samantha P.
Lunch here is consistently good. I like the baked chicken, but a plain old vegetable plate is my go-to. Greens are not over cooked, mashed potatoes have the skins in them, the rolls are perfect, and my husband likes the cornbread. You won't find a million options like some other meat-and-threes nearby, but you can always find something good. Oh, and the okra is excellent. They don't let it set in its own grease so it stays nice and crisp. The people who work here are friendly, and even though the line is long, it moves quickly.
(5)
Grady R.
Just had lunch for the first time here. Service was great. Food hot and fresh!!! Everything tastes great and staff was super friendly!! Definitely will be back!
(5)
Ryan B.
Ted's is a solid meat and three. The choices aren't abundant, but all options are done very well. If you are looking for a delicious balanced lunch, Baked chicken, fried fish, okra, black eyed peas, and mashed potatoes, then Ted's is a great spot to stop by.
(4)
Carla S.
I usually love this restaurant, but some things that happened there make me question whether they are truly serving you fresh food. The menu they post on their website AND in their restaurant apparently is being "updated" and what I went there to eat based on their menu, they didn't even have. After person before me got last of chicken pot pie in pan and I asked for same was told there wasn't anymore. Uh, it's like 11:20 a.m. how do you run out of chicken pot pie that fast. Well, after leaving I checked the menu again and guess what was on the menu for the day before--you guessed it--chicken pot pie. I think they are serving food leftover from the day before. I mean I actually like leftovers, but I most definitely do not want to be paying $10 for a plate of it! I won't be back. I will take my business to Sweet T's where the menu is correct and you can count on it and the food is most definitely fresh.
(2)
Michael H.
Perfectly pretension free, Ted's is on point for exactly what it's supposed to be: Classic southern style food and charm in a straight-forward no nonsense hasn't been updated in 30 years kinda place. Patrons banter passionately about local football with the chefs in the open-ish kitchen. Food comes quickly and with a smile. Delicious grits and cheap prices. Perfection. A great morning stop on our way south from Birmingham to play golf on the RTJ Trail.
(5)
Max B.
This was my first time stopping by teds and I got exactly what I expected. I love the feel of that old time local southern food and they delivered. With the cafeteria style service to really get the feel that you along with the rest of the patrons are right at home. I've been to some meat and threes where I feel like a car on an assembly line but here the service was amazing people were nice and chatty. The food as well was southern as it comes and looked amazing. The only problem I truly had with the meal was that the food was warm but not really hot hot. While the food was mild in temperature the flavor was really good and the feel was amazing
(4)
Al F.
OMG.... The best place for a filling lunch in Birmingham. If you want good southern food this is your place.
(5)
Trevvor C.
Ted's is a must-try on the southside of Birmingham. A small building on the corner of 4th Ave S and 12th St is where you find this gem of an establishment. The food is generously portioned and packed with flavor, the eatery is laid back with small booths and tables for twos and fours, and the staff and owners are a fabulously friendly and welcoming bunch. The baked Greek chicken and baked Greek tilapia were excellent--the chicken was moist and tender, and the fish was a meaty fillet. There's a huge array of sides to choose from, but the squash, creamed potatoes and creamed corn made it to our plates and were all heaped on to accompany the meats. The desserts, on prominent display above the hot bar, proved too much to resist, and we topped off our already hefty meal with a slice each of chocolate creme and strawberry pie. Following in the fashion of the rest of the fare, both pieces were big, and they were light and delicious t'boot. Our waitress was courteous and attentive, and the owners were constantly about the dining room, checking on guests and greeting regulars. For a meat-and-three hole-in-the-wall, Ted's was as good as any out there.
(5)
Don R.
We recently had Ted's cater our son's rehearsal dinner. The night was an elegant affair and we received rave reviews on the menu, especially the banana pudding, from our 100+ guests from all over the country. We served chicken and steak with a selection of southern veggies including his fantastic squash casserole. What was really special was the personal attention that Tasos, the owner, paid to us in preparing for the event, during the event, and even with his follow-up call after the event. The evening could not have been more special and Ted's was a major part of the celebration. I can't wait to get back to town to visit the restaurant itself once again!
(5)
M. P.
Good stuff! Get there early because the lunch rush is crazy!
(5)
Cappy P.
the food is good, but my plate was taken from me by the owner. before I was finished to make room for others coming from the cafeteria line.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Russ M.
Lunch yesterday was NOT a great experience...I am certainly a big fan of Meat & 3 places and was excited about having lunch at Ted's. The place has a typical comfy feel to it with the steam table, cafeteria style serving station right by the door. There were several good looking options available so I just might have chosen the 1 bad dish there. My entree was scorched and tasted scorched...The veggies were fine (not great, not bad, just ok)....several times the servers came near and looked at my drink glass to see if it needed refilling. None of them asked if my food was ok, or why I was not eating the entree.... At the check out, Ted, the owner did ask if all was good. When I told him that this was my first time in and that the food was scorched, he said "I wish you had said something about it" when I said that if anyone had asked then I would have mentioned it. But, no one asked. This is where things got dicey and uncomfortable for me. The owner called my server over and proceeded to confront and correct her right in front of me. It was an awkward moment for me. In all candor I will likely give it another shot if I happen to be in the area, but I will not make any special effort to return.
(2)Greg R.
I am judging the food at TEDS within the expectations for a meat-and-three. The service is fast and friendly. The food is consistent--I enjoy the friend pork chops, any of the greens, and lima beans. This is the taste of "homemade" in that, had you the time, you could indeed make it at home. But you don't. I feel relaxed in the 70s booths and among the regulars. I come here when I don't want to be among the hipness. It's not great for healthy choices. It is filling.
(4)J M.
Great meat and 3 place!
(4)Athanasios M.
Good meat and three
(5)Fergie F.
Breakfast with Shirley and Barbara waiting on you, down home cooking becomes homemade. There's a positive atmosphere that makes the dishes that much sweeter. The lunch is a meat and three or whatever you want. This is quintessential southern cooking. This will fill your gizzard and make it happy. I have not had a bad meal here. And with great folks, this is a must-try place.
(5)Samantha P.
Lunch here is consistently good. I like the baked chicken, but a plain old vegetable plate is my go-to. Greens are not over cooked, mashed potatoes have the skins in them, the rolls are perfect, and my husband likes the cornbread. You won't find a million options like some other meat-and-threes nearby, but you can always find something good. Oh, and the okra is excellent. They don't let it set in its own grease so it stays nice and crisp. The people who work here are friendly, and even though the line is long, it moves quickly.
(5)Grady R.
Just had lunch for the first time here. Service was great. Food hot and fresh!!! Everything tastes great and staff was super friendly!! Definitely will be back!
(5)Ryan B.
Ted's is a solid meat and three. The choices aren't abundant, but all options are done very well. If you are looking for a delicious balanced lunch, Baked chicken, fried fish, okra, black eyed peas, and mashed potatoes, then Ted's is a great spot to stop by.
(4)Carla S.
I usually love this restaurant, but some things that happened there make me question whether they are truly serving you fresh food. The menu they post on their website AND in their restaurant apparently is being "updated" and what I went there to eat based on their menu, they didn't even have. After person before me got last of chicken pot pie in pan and I asked for same was told there wasn't anymore. Uh, it's like 11:20 a.m. how do you run out of chicken pot pie that fast. Well, after leaving I checked the menu again and guess what was on the menu for the day before--you guessed it--chicken pot pie. I think they are serving food leftover from the day before. I mean I actually like leftovers, but I most definitely do not want to be paying $10 for a plate of it! I won't be back. I will take my business to Sweet T's where the menu is correct and you can count on it and the food is most definitely fresh.
(2)Michael H.
Perfectly pretension free, Ted's is on point for exactly what it's supposed to be: Classic southern style food and charm in a straight-forward no nonsense hasn't been updated in 30 years kinda place. Patrons banter passionately about local football with the chefs in the open-ish kitchen. Food comes quickly and with a smile. Delicious grits and cheap prices. Perfection. A great morning stop on our way south from Birmingham to play golf on the RTJ Trail.
(5)Max B.
This was my first time stopping by teds and I got exactly what I expected. I love the feel of that old time local southern food and they delivered. With the cafeteria style service to really get the feel that you along with the rest of the patrons are right at home. I've been to some meat and threes where I feel like a car on an assembly line but here the service was amazing people were nice and chatty. The food as well was southern as it comes and looked amazing. The only problem I truly had with the meal was that the food was warm but not really hot hot. While the food was mild in temperature the flavor was really good and the feel was amazing
(4)Al F.
OMG.... The best place for a filling lunch in Birmingham. If you want good southern food this is your place.
(5)Trevvor C.
Ted's is a must-try on the southside of Birmingham. A small building on the corner of 4th Ave S and 12th St is where you find this gem of an establishment. The food is generously portioned and packed with flavor, the eatery is laid back with small booths and tables for twos and fours, and the staff and owners are a fabulously friendly and welcoming bunch. The baked Greek chicken and baked Greek tilapia were excellent--the chicken was moist and tender, and the fish was a meaty fillet. There's a huge array of sides to choose from, but the squash, creamed potatoes and creamed corn made it to our plates and were all heaped on to accompany the meats. The desserts, on prominent display above the hot bar, proved too much to resist, and we topped off our already hefty meal with a slice each of chocolate creme and strawberry pie. Following in the fashion of the rest of the fare, both pieces were big, and they were light and delicious t'boot. Our waitress was courteous and attentive, and the owners were constantly about the dining room, checking on guests and greeting regulars. For a meat-and-three hole-in-the-wall, Ted's was as good as any out there.
(5)Don R.
We recently had Ted's cater our son's rehearsal dinner. The night was an elegant affair and we received rave reviews on the menu, especially the banana pudding, from our 100+ guests from all over the country. We served chicken and steak with a selection of southern veggies including his fantastic squash casserole. What was really special was the personal attention that Tasos, the owner, paid to us in preparing for the event, during the event, and even with his follow-up call after the event. The evening could not have been more special and Ted's was a major part of the celebration. I can't wait to get back to town to visit the restaurant itself once again!
(5)M. P.
Good stuff! Get there early because the lunch rush is crazy!
(5)Cappy P.
the food is good, but my plate was taken from me by the owner. before I was finished to make room for others coming from the cafeteria line.
(3)