Sarris Restaurant — Restaurant in Birmingham

Kinda just your average, run-of-the-mill meat and three, only more expensive than some that are better.

Came in to try lunch and asked the lady behind the counter what their meals consisted of (asked her if meat and 2 or meat and 3). She said, "It's whatever you want," like conversing with me was burdensome. Could've alleviated some of the tense repartee if there was any website or online menu for this restaurant whatsoever. I would've known what I wanted before coming in, as with other restaurants, if that were the case- but it isn't.

So I pick up a piece of some of the most delicious cheesecake ever (the only reason it was a 3 stars and not 2), and I ask her for the stuffed bell pepper, mac n cheese, green beans and okra.

By the time I get to the okra, she's already filled up my entire to go box with the meat and other two veggies (veggie and starch, anyway). So last minute, she says, "the okra's $5 extra." Um.... Ok? That's why I asked if it was meat and 2 or meat and 3 in the first place. If I'd known, I would've gotten the okra and green beans and foregone the bland mac n cheese, but I really wanted okra so I said whatever. I got the cornbread for my bread selection and it was buttery but also completely bland. Not sweet or savory or spicy or anything. Just buttery.

All in all, the stuffed pepper and green beans were so-so. The okra was pretty decent. Mac n cheese and cornbread were super lackluster. And the cheesecake was superb.

But for $25 for a cafeteria style lunch in a bad neighborhood and I didn't even get served cause it was to go? Nah. Once is enough. Maybe the one in Pelham is better, but this one ain't it.

The weirdest part was when I was leaving, the older guy who checked me out was super awkward. I gave him my card, he ran it, gave it back to me, and a receipt came out. But he didn't give it to me (either to sign or to keep). He just stood there oddly glaring at me while I waited for my receipt with like 4 other customers waiting impatiently behind me.

Finally, I was like, "Um....do I need to sign something, ooooor....?" He asked me if it was a credit card and I told him it was a debit card, to which he replied, "You don't need to sign anything; I trust you." Ooook, well maybe I still wanted my receipt which is why I stood there waiting. It was just a super unnerving...

Had a great lunch here today! Passing through from Atlanta to Memphis and found this online. Got turned around a bit due to the construction detours, but eventually found it. It appears to be in the middle of an industrial park, but don't let that fool you! It was packed for lunch with mostly locals including blue collar workers, business professionals, and even several law enforcement officers. Food was southern style, country/home cooking and it was wonderful! You get a meat and two veg with a dinner roll or cornbread for quite a reasonable price. Waitress was fantastic and very friendly. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because, being visually impaired, my sighted friend said I'd have difficulty navigating to the bathroom. No problems, other than that. We added it to our "must stop" places to eat when we go...

Food is passable. Not good not bad. Service is absolutely terrible. The serving staff is uninterested and looks like they would rather be anywhere else. Waiters are the only bright point. Check out guy is a jerk. Asked for the three separate orders I had to be split so I could pay. He said alright, then proceeded to group them all up then snatched my card from my hand to pay for them. I said “ No, No I want to pay for them individually.” He said okay then figured it up and charged the card. He then proceeds to toss the card at me. Same way with the cash and the second card I payed with. I’ve been coming to Sarris since I was 5 or 6. I have no desire to go back now. Get rid...