Fancy trying somewhere new? Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are packed with restaurants serving everything from Vietnamese and Indian food to Argentinian steak, Tex-Mex and modern British cooking. Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch, somewhere for a special occasion or simply an excuse to explore a different part of the region, here are some restaurants worth putting on your list.

The Indian Brewery Company - Brewery & Taproom, Snowhill

Head to the Jewellery Quarter for a taste of Indian Brewery, with its brewery and taproom housed in two separate venues just a short walk from one another. At the brewery on Mary Ann Street, you can see where the beers are made, while the nearby taproom offers a relaxed beer-hall setting with a wide selection of Indian Brewery beers, alongside Indian-inspired pizzas and live sport. It’s a great spot to discover Birmingham’s independent brewing scene, whether you’re there for a pint, a bite to eat or a look behind the scenes.

Maki & Ramen, Birmingham New Street

Opening this Friday on 134B New Street, Maki & Ramen is the place to go when you’re after Japanese comfort food. The menu brings together handmade ramen, sushi, stir-fries and rice dishes, with its signature ramen made with noodles prepared by hand and broths simmered for eight hours. Whether you go for a steaming bowl of tonkotsu ramen or a selection of sushi to share, it’s a good option for a relaxed meal in the city centre.

Chapter, Edgbaston

If you’re after a relaxed but refined dinner, make a trip to Chapter in Edgbaston Village. This independent neighbourhood restaurant focuses on seasonal British produce, with a menu that changes with the seasons. The kitchen works with local suppliers and puts plenty of thought into where its ingredients come from, making this a good choice when you want something a little more special without the formality of fine dining.

Kobe Sizzlers, Moseley

For something a little more indulgent, head to Kobe Sizzlers in Moseley. The Moseley restaurant has been serving steaks and sizzlers for more than three decades, with beef aged in-house and a menu that also includes lamb, chicken, seafood and surf and turf. Expect generous plates, plenty of choice and the unmistakable theatre of a sizzling steak arriving at the table.

Fiesta del Asado, Solihull

Bring a taste of Argentina to your next meal at Fiesta del Asado in Shirley, Solihull. The restaurant is all about flame-grilled food, with the open-fire cooking at the heart of the experience. It’s a good choice for a long lunch or evening meal when you want to settle in, share a few plates and make an occasion of it.

Eat Vietnam, Stirchley

Stirchley has become one of Birmingham’s go-to neighbourhoods for independent food and drink, and Eat Vietnam is a great place to start. Serving traditional Vietnamese food with plenty of fresh ingredients and big umami flavours, the restaurant has been a fixture in the area since 2017. The menu keeps evolving, so there’s always a reason to go back and try something different.

Grace & Savour, Solihull

For a dining experience that feels like an occasion from start to finish, book a table at Grace & Savour. Set within the Victorian Walled Garden at Hampton Manor, the Michelin-starred restaurant serves a 15-course tasting menu centred around seasonal produce, sustainability and the relationship between farming and flavour.

It’s also possible to turn dinner into a full West Midlands getaway, with garden suites overlooking the kitchen and the option to add a cookery experience the following day. See more here.

Lasan Restaurant, Jewellery Quarter

A Birmingham favourite for modern Indian dining, Lasan Restaurant is worth adding to the list if you’re looking to try something beyond the usual curry night. Located in the Jewellery Quarter, its menu takes traditional Indian flavours and gives them a contemporary treatment, making it a good choice for a relaxed dinner that still feels like a treat. The restaurant has also picked up a number of accolades over the years, including recognition from The Great British Menu.

PERIOS, Brindleyplace

If your ideal meal involves big flavours, cocktails and a lively setting, give PERIOS a try. Sitting on The Water’s Edge in Brindleyplace, this Tex-Mex restaurant takes inspiration from Mexican and Southern Texan food, with a colourful setting to match. It’s an easy choice for a meal with friends, particularly if you fancy something casual and fun rather than a formal dinner.

Tiger Bites Pig, Birmingham City Centre

For a quick lunch or something a little different, head to Tiger Bites Pig. Right in the city centre, it serves East Asian street food with homemade bao and bowls at the heart of the menu. It’s the kind of place to visit when you want something full of flavour without turning lunch into a three-hour affair.

Txikiteo, Jewellery Quarter

From the team behind Tiger Bites Pig and Trentina, Txikiteo brings Spanish-inspired cooking to the Jewellery Quarter. Coal-fired cooking is at the centre of the menu, with small and large plates designed for sharing. Head here when you’re in the mood for smoky flavours, a few different dishes and a relaxed evening with friends.

Ready to try somewhere new?

With restaurants stretching from Stirchley and Moseley to the Jewellery Quarter, Edgbaston and Solihull, you don’t have to stick to your usual table. Pick a neighbourhood you don’t normally visit, book somewhere you’ve never tried and make a meal part of your next Birmingham or West Midlands adventure. Discover more here.