Adam's in Birmingham

Food was delicious, service great, lovely calm peaceful atmosphere. Loved it

A fantastic atmosphere and a very good service and food. The wine flight is superbly matched to the food and provides some I testing and wonderful pairings. Highly recommend, though expensive, even by Michelin stared restaurant standards. On the whole, worth the expense.

Can't fault this establishment.

Wow, what can I say? We went on a Saturday lunchtime for the Adams tasting menu, seated at the chef's table down in the kitchen. A totally new experience for us, never been to a Michelin-starred restaurant before, a blow-out treat for our 30th anniversary. It was FABULOUS - that's the only word that justifies it. Really friendly atmosphere, no snobbery whatsoever, staff very attentive but not overpoweringly so - just right. I lost count of how many courses we had - about 14 I think! - each was very small but was an absolute explosion of flavour, exquisitely presented & paired beautifully with a wine selected by their Sommelier. Really nice touch that each of the chefs came and explained to us all about their dish, very clear that the restaurant is passionate about developing their staff and their skills. Honestly could not fault a single thing and would recommend it without a seconds hesitation, in particular being seated down at the chef's table.

Take it from someone who will go to his 20th Michelin ⭐ restaurant tomorrow night, this is at the summit of all the 1* ones I've been to. The plating is incredible, everything works and this is a must return restaurant especially when the menu changes. These photos should tempt anyone, detail on point and if these don't tempt you, nothing will.

We attended at lunchtime, booking for my partner’s 40th. We were greeted warmly, and the service was exemplar from start to finish. The cocktails were delicious, as were the mocktails. The starting snacks were next level, especially the Parmesan crisp with mushroom mousse! The tasting 7 menu really wowed, the quail with smoked cashew, the halibut, and the venison were real standout dishes, but the blackberry dessert was next level - the word for that dessert is “exquisite”! We felt honoured to be the first to try the new dessert too! An extra nod of gratuity for being so careful about my shellfish allergy too, it is so appreciated. Thank you for an incredible afternoon - we have left full up and not stopped revelling in the experience since getting home.

Best dining experience of my life, will remember it for a very very long time. Adam’s is perfect for special occasions!

Anyone familiar with the tale The Empero’s New Clothes? Well….this fits the bill. Average food, delivered without clarity of ingredients, overinflated prices. Sterile ambience. Maybe we are the wrong clientele?

Superb lunch with an interesting wine. Very enjoyable.

Fantastic experience. We had a the tasting menu at the Chef’s Table. Highly recommended.

One of the most amazing restaurants for food and service. It’s a must when visiting Birmingham, everything felt personal, the little surprises around the lunch menu were exceptional. Amazing.

Amazing food and beautifully presented came for my boyfriends 50th birthday. Had the 3 course a la carte menu. We were also given 3 taster dishes complimentary which was a lovely touch. All staff very friendly and knowledgeable would definitely recommend for a special occasion.

Had a dinner at the Adam`s with a good friend of mine, and we were delighted by the great service, and most of all the amazing food. Definitely recommended for all who visit B. Worth every penny :)

Best restaurant I've ever been too. It was my first Michelin star restaurant and i was not once disappointed I can't remember everything but it wss perfectly cooked the staff were really nice and was just a nice environment to be in

Our lunch was at the Chefs Table and what a fantastic experience it was. The food was amazing and watching the kitchen at work was fascinating. we loved the interaction with the chefs. Will definitely be back.

We enjoyed a very imaginative combination of very tasty dishes in the seven course tasting menu. We really liked every course which was served by very attentive, friendly helpful staff in a great dining atmosphere. Each dish was a novel mixture of ingredients which went together beautifully to create a wonderful taste. I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant for an enjoyable and taste tantalising menu. Well worth the cost

Over priced, maitre d rather rude and condescending. Our money is just as good as anyone, we don't buy expensive clothes but can afford just as much as anyone else, we felt judged as 2 successful business owners on our clothes. Experience has put us off other tasting menus by probably better chefs. Didn't like the fact 12.5% automatically added to bill as a service charge. Overall a bad experience.

Tuesday night fine dining. The atmosphere is light and still enough space between tables for the conversation to be intimate. The food was divine. Many small tasting courses with the accompanying wine flight, my favourites included a parmesan cannelloni, a beef gravy ball and an amazing mushroom and bacon sauce over a scallop. I felt a little pressured from both waiting staff and the somellier to move quickly between courses, however, after expressing my concerns the staff could not have been more accommodating and apologetic. Great night.

Truly a high quality restaurant with exquisite food. Compliments to chef-kok and the whole team

I was down in Birmingham for the test match This was a wonderful place to begin You are warmly welcomed to this airy and well appointed restaurant I chose the a la carte which was delicious All my dietaries were meticulously observed I will not spoil the surprises but safe to see from amuse bouche to the delectable chocolate souffle This was a brilliant experience I would highly recommend this The food,wine and service were faultless

i've not been here, saw them on bake off, i'm just loving reading the bad reviews, seeing people who have so much money they can afford to spend a grand on one meal being so disappointed is very cathartic. schadenfreude. :) definitely appreciate the restaurant's grift. so yeah if you got more money than sense would definitely recommend you go here and then tell me about it x

Our first experience with a Michelin star restaurant and we absolutely loved it! The tasting menu was full of things we would normally try but they were amazing. Presentation was top notch and the staff was lovely. Enjoyed our evening so much and definitely would recommend

Great food, great experience, great service - highly recommend!!!

I very rarely write reviews. I also view them with caution as generally people use them as a way to vent rather than praise. However I did feel I needed to write on this occasion. The food was generally on par with what to expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Unfortunately though the atmosphere and service we found was very impersonal. On more than one occasion we had to ask for a drink as we sat there with empty glasses. Towards the end of the service we almost felt a little forgotten. Tucked in the back enclave we felt a little out of the loop despite the restaurant not being particularly busy. These may seem trivial issues but when you receive a bill of £470.00 it recentres you to think that this should have been a experience that stayed with us for a while. We generally do this kind of evening on special occasions and have visited all the similar restaurants in the area and have generally been "Wowed" by the service and food. On this occasion however this was not our experience and we wouldn't return.

It’s been quite some time since I have been to a restaurant where it was faultless. This was it. Service and food excellent. Plenty of choice too. There are a few things I don’t eat and I had notified the restaurant when booking. They produced a menu for personally for me taking this in to account. I’ll be back

Second time here and the menu and experience delivered again. Our table of 3 included a pescatarian and a Vegan and they tailored the food and wine pairing perfectly.

Visited on a weeknight with my wife as a Birthday celebration. From the moment we walked in and were greeted, we experienced service of the highest level. From the two exquisitely dressed gentlemen that saw us to our table, ensuring we were comfortably seated, to the lady that helped serve our dishes. Each plate was exceptionally well presented. The food itself transcended a “normal” dining experience. Each dish brought different taste sensations to the palate; we were quite often mouthing “wow” across the table. The dishes and ingredients were explained in detail upon arrival which demonstrated that all staff were well versed as far as the menu was concerned. Course after course after course, each one a culinary masterpiece. Kudos to your chefs and kitchen. This was a top tier dining experience that I would highly recommend to friends and family.

Delicious tasting meal where everything worked perfectly. Very generous and well thought out wine pairing

one of the top restaurants not only in Brum but in UK - outstanding in every respect!

I cannot recommend Adam's restaurant highly enough! It wasn't our first time in Adam's, but it was the first time in years, after we moved out of Birmingham six years ago and came back recently. We had fond memories from our previous visits, and we were happy to see that nothing has changed in terms of quality of food, service and overall experience. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing, obviously it's not cheap, but the experience is worth the price! Everything was excellent, I cannot think of a dish that I liked the most because each one of them was special - wild bass, scallops, quail with prawns, halibut, beef, were all amazing, with interesting and surprising side pairings that added to the complexity of each dish, and wonderfully paired wine that complimented the food. The service is impeccable, very professional but friendly and approachable, so you can feel being cared for on every step. We are going back, and I would recommend to anyone to do the same!

Wow, what a find! Beautiful restaurant with great service and sensational food! Came for the 5 course lunch menu which was superb! No faults just not enough time

Having dined here on two occasions quite a while ago, my experiences at Adam’s Michelin starred restaurant were quite mixed. The service was impeccable, setting a high standard from the moment I walked in. The food itself was a creative masterpiece, and looked beautiful on the plate, especially the desserts, which were both delicious and decadent. However, the restaurant fell short in a few areas. Firstly, in my opinion it wasn’t very accommodating for vegetarians or vegans and I wouldn’t recommend it if you are, as the menu options may be limited for those dietary preferences. Secondly, the decor lacked the modern or classic elegance expected of such an establishment, feeling more office like. Lastly, the portion sizes left something to be desired, as I left feeling less than fully satisfied on both occassions. Overall, while the quality and creativity were commendable, I'm not personally in a rush to return anytime soon.

Service and food are exceptional. Awesome experience, thoroughly recommended.

I visited Adams yesterday (23rd April) with my wife for our Anniversary. We had the 7 course tasting menu. Wow. Just wow. What an incredible experience. We were taken on a journey with interesting, exciting dishes. The wine list is incredible, and Seb's knowledge of the wine is second to none. His recommendations were perfect. The service is the best that we have ever experienced. What a place. It comes with a price that you would expect, but you really are getting something that is second-to-none. We enjoyed every single minute and every bite. Thank you!

Bold flavours, artful presentation and amazing service! The chef is unafraid to experiment with tastes that ensures your buds are in for an unforgettable ride. The service has to be mentioned especially where the priority is a satisfied and happy customer. If you have dietary restrictions they are willing to try and cater to your needs. Definitely a jewel in the Birmingham restaurant scene!

While Adam's may tout itself as a Michelin-starred establishment, my recent dining experience left much to be desired. From the moment we stepped through the door, the atmosphere felt stale and lacking in any semblance of warmth or character. The décor was uninspired, resembling more of a corporate office lobby than a fine dining establishment. The service was equally disappointing. Our waiter seemed disinterested and rushed, providing minimal explanation of the menu and displaying little knowledge or passion for the food being served. Throughout the evening, we felt neglected and overlooked, with long waits between courses and an overall lack of attentiveness from the staff. As for the food itself, it failed to live up to the lofty expectations set by its Michelin star. While some dishes showed promise in terms of creativity and presentation, the execution fell flat. Flavours were often muted and uninspiring, with overly complicated combinations that failed to harmonize on the palate. Ingredients appeared to be of decent quality, but were overshadowed by poor cooking techniques and misguided flavour pairings. In summary, Adam's may have a prestigious reputation, but my dining experience left me thoroughly unimpressed. From the lacklustre atmosphere to the mediocre service and underwhelming food, it failed to deliver on its promise of a memorable fine dining experience. Save your money and seek out a restaurant that truly deserves its accolades. :(

The most wonderful experience for my 30th birthday. 11 courses of pure decadence! Best Michelin Star restaurant in Birmingham

Just insane. Crazy attention to detail. Food beautiful. First day of new menu but a hugely polished experience from start to finish. Staff delightful. Thank you for an awesome experience.

We went for lunch in January and had a fantastic meal. The snacks and little deserts are always delightful at these kinds of restaurants and they were delicious here. Every course was wonderfully well presented and the flavours and textures were amazing. The staff were really nice. Personable and friendly, making it more relaxed and not too starchy and formal. Would definitely recommend.

Very nice, great service and relaxed for a place that serves this level of food.

Food sublime, so many layers of flavour and texture, a real delight. Highly recommend the menu. Generally, the service was as expected, very knowledgable about the dishes and efficiently provided. However, during one course, the waitress leaned across my meal whilst I was still eating to take my side plate. I felt very uncomfortable and my space somewhat violated. Then at the end of the meal, we waited over half an hour to a) get the bill despite asking twice and then b) get someone to take the payment. Overall, I would say I hope this was an unusual experience as everything else appeared very well rehearsed and on point.

Hair in my food not once but twice and on the second occasion told it is just a cloth fibre as if it made it a little bit more acceptable one of the waiters had a bad attitude and the amount of leaning over our plates and not to mention the time we sat around 3-4 hours because staff seemed stressed and unsure what to do music was awful and the food was not very nice left feeling as though we had been robbed

We went for our wedding anniversary and was not dissapointed. From the service to the food, the experience was brilliant. We went for the 7 course tasting meal, as we do not eat certain foods, we requested our dietary needs which they catered for. As I stated we were coming for our anniversary, the sent me a special menu where you can purchase balloons, flowers or cakes, which was a lovely touch, the wife was pleased when the flowers came out. Of course, being a Michelin star resturant, the food was delicious, I would defo recommend coming.

We have been visiting Adams for 9 years once a year and this was the first year we sat at the chefs table , the entire evening was perfect , well presented great food and wine overlooking the kitchen was a additional fantastic experience. The kitchen team and head chef conducted themselves extremely professionally with the pressure of the chefs table watching over Great evening and thank you Adams

Incredible! Would absolutely love to come back if given the chance.

We had an amazing meal, could not falt it in any way. Service was impeccable and friendly as well, would certainly recommend it.

A truly excellent experience. The service staff were attentive and friendly. The food was beautifully prepared. A few particular favorites (if I have to choose) were the Potato Tart, warm Sourdough Bread, Ginger Trout, Bream, Skate on the Bone and the Apple Sorbet on the Brauburn Apple.

As ever, a great culinary experience. We did had the seven course taster with wine. OK, it cost an arm and a leg but iw was worth it.

Arrived to two sauce bottles congealed with gunk. Gave to manageress who replaced 3 mealsRed but just wiped top of brown. Undoing brown still congealed inside. Sausages tough, tomatoes cold mushrooms cold and how they forgot a breakfast is unbelievable. Ordered 3 meals. Mum had to wait because they weren't organised. DONT GO HERE

Dec 23 Absolutely knock out service, couldn't fault a thing. Perfect attention to detail. Taster menu sublime, especially the rabbit and rum baba courses. A wonderful couple of hours, totally chilled, the perfect treat to mark the end of the working year. Thank you! (Dec pics and menu from image 11 onwards) Sept 23 4.5/5. Dined here last evening for birthday/anniversary celebration. Second visit in four months. The tasting menu was varied and interesting, see pic. They accommodated my OH who doesn't eat red meat or chocolate. I've only docked 1/2 point as both dishes for one course were served tepid (lemon sole/lamb) the lamb was also chewy. (I offered this feedback and was offered another dish which I declined). I'm also not a fan of unisex toilets. The service synchronisation was a little hit and miss such that the spacing between courses was inconsistent. Our aperitifs were slow to arrive which then cut into the wine time. All this does not detract from a lovely evening. But often its the attention to detail which makes the difference, especially for a high priced evening. Will definitely return however. Thank you for the greetings cards on the table.

Stunning food, perfect service, unrushed, great value for money. Every mouthful was perfect

We had a lovely meal at Adams. As soon as we entered the quality of service shone and we were made to feel welcome and comfortable. That high level of formal, but relaxed service continued throughout. We threw in a couple of last minute dietary requirements and it was no issue.The food was of a high standard and thoroughly enjoyed by the whole table. I have to say though, for me the front of house staff really made the evening.

Top notch food, top notch service, top notch place. (Only thing I didn’t quite get was the marmalade with fish but it’s probably just me and my tastebuds.)

Faultless food. Service and quality was amazing. Incredible experience.

Absolutely superb. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave you will not be disappointed. The food is exceptional. Experience the tasting menu and pair it with a wine flight…. Savour the food and be dazzled by the Sommelier. Add to that the excellence of the waiting staff. I couldn’t fault it. Well done! PB 👌🏻

Very enjoyable experience superb meal friendly staff .

Amazing! The 7 course tasting menu and wine flight was absolutely out of this world and the hospitality from the team was brilliant 👏

Absolutely fantastic food and service. We did the 7 course taster menu with wine - all of it was incredible. Will definitely make a return visit.

Beautiful restaurant and the staff were so attentive throughout, explaining all of the dishes and topping up drinks orders. The food was incredible and we'll worth the price tag. We had the 5 course tasting lunch and would highly recommend!

Great lunch, had the 5 course tasting menu. Lovely wine and cocktails too.

We had an exceptional experience on our first visit to Adam's. The staff were very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, and the tasting menu with wine pairings interesting and diverse. The kitchen dealt seamlessly with my wife's tree nut and egg allergies, adapting dishes where appropriate. The atmosphere is delightfully relaxed and stylish, and we would not hesitate to recommend Adam's and to return there on our next visit to Birmingham.

Unbelievable 😍 my first Michelin experience and it was even better than I was expecting.

Disappointing - having eaten at lots of Michelin restaurants, I was very excited to be visiting Adam’s, having heard good things. Sadly, our experience was far from what we expected. From the moment we arrived, to a half empty restaurant, we we made to feel very uncomfortable - like we were a big inconvenience to the staff. My wife mentioned to a waiter that it was my birthday, to which we got a sigh, he walked away (no words, no comment), only for him to return 5 minutes later, drop a card on the table and walk off - still no words or anything. Very odd. We even mentioned that we felt uncomfortable to the head waiter, who just stared at us…. For this reason, we chose the 5 course, not 7, so we could leave sooner. Food - average, definitely not worth £105 each. Overly salty, and nothing to write home about. The squab was actually pretty bad, I couldn’t finish it. If you’re in the midlands, there are so many much better places to visit - Lichfield has some great places (Upstairs, The Boat), head up to The Flintlock or Lunar at Wedgwood… anywhere but here to be honest.

Delicious lunch, special mention for the halibut and the strawberry dessert

We had a working lunch here, the service was impeccable and the food, with perfect portion sizes, was stunning. The quiet ambience of the restaurant was perfect for running through the days business. I can't praise the establishment enough.

We had the 5 course lunch menu and it was a real treat. Each one had so much flavour. There is a 3 course option but the meals aren’t huge so that might leave you a little hungry.

Lovely food, great staff, will be back!

Fantastic experience. Had the 7 course tasting menu with the accompanying wine. Staff were extremely professional and showed good depth of knowledge of both the food and wine.

Birmingham is blessed with an abundance of good restaurants Adams is truly great and by far the best. Every aspect of the experience is exceptional from the food to the service. It's a must visit.

Overall great experience. But my problem with Fine dining will always be the portion size. Unfortunately it's too little but everything that was served was delish.

OK meal and service eas good, but not very happy with being served larger out of a can when the bill was close to 400 pounds for 2 people and it's meant to be a michelen! had better meals for half the price

Fabulous experience with the tasting menu on the chef's table. Entertaining, delicious and high-quality.

Fantastic experience, we did the 7course tasting menu and none disappointed. Cherry on top was being able share the experience with our 4 year old

Ate here a while ago, have been meaning to write a review. Food was amazing and there seemed to be endless extras between courses.

One of the best resturants i have been too. Excelent service and amazing food. A lot of effort and passion which led to a great experience

Lovely staff but dated interior and terrible overpriced food. How on earth did they get a Michelin star?

Fantastic lunch, great service and atmosphere. One of the best restaurants in Birmingham

Masterclass in dealing with disruption. I've been to Adam's a few times now and the food & service needs no introduction. However, when visiting recently, there was an unfortunate timing of a rather meek animal rights protest where people occupied tables and held up some laminated signs showing chickens on fields or some other such nonsense. Dealt with absolute professionalism. Meal continued unabated with zero disruption. Covers that could be moved were relocated to the back of the restaurant. They were short of tables for four but it didn't really matter for us. Staff did not appear flustered and no drama. Police removed then with minimal fuss. Initial drinks comp'd and staff very apologetic. Considering what I appreciate was probably a very stressful situation for the front of house staff, we still had an excellent meal. When everything goes right it's easy. When things are difficult, good staff really make the difference. If anyone is put off by the recent news about activists targeting fine dining restaurants, they need not be concerned about it here.

Just wow. Food was amazing. 5 stars because I can not give it more

Absolutely amazing place , food was world class and a the staff were lovely and knowledgeable Very expensive, but worth it

Pleasant atmosphere, good service overall, but slightly underwhelmed by the food, which although flavoursome lacked the wow factor. The portion sizes are small - a teaspoon of mash was served with well cooked halibut, the lamb was good but again the portion was stingy. The desserts were not impressive - the sticky toffee soufflé was eggy and the dulce chocolate was nothing to write home about. In summary it was all a little too pretentious and overpriced.

Excellent service, food and experience! Highly recommended

Took the better half as a birthday treat. Picked the chef table taster menu. What an absolute treat! Food perfect, service exemplary!

Great service. Excellent sommelier. Good choice of British Isle whiskey👌. Would recommend!

Great food, professional staff. Was surprised to find that VAT was not included in the price, so when you add service charge, the final bill was considerably higher than expected.

Great food, fantastic service and they went out of their way for a birthday meal. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience, quality food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Appreciate its not cheap but what an experience. We will be back as thought it was worth every penny.

Main course halibut was just warm it did not look like prepared just before serving Not having the wine bottle on the table causing delay getting glass topped up

Wonderful experience. Food, service and cellar all incredible. A return visit planned.

The best food ever ,worth the price!!!

The best restaurant experience...EVER! Phenomenal.

Unique experience! It’s the best restaurant I’ve ever visited. Every dish is carefully prepared and every ingredient is chosen for a reason. The staff are helpful, polite and real professionals. Interior is stylish and simple.

We had the 7 course tasting menu with wine matching as a treat for our wedding anniversary. Everything about our visit was superb from start to finish. The quality of the food is excellent and each course was matched with an interesting and well considered wine. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and contribute to a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Great experience that is highly recommended.

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If you spend this kind of money you would expect to leave a restaurant full, satisfied and wowed. We left hungry, confused and I suppose full of laughter from what we experienced. Maybe we aren't used to this kind of dining but it overall was not a good experience. The food was pretentious and not up to standard. Presentation was great but you need to combine that with a really satisfying result.

Serving staff in the Main restaurant were friendly and helpful at all times , food was of a high standard as you would expect from a restaurant of this quality

Fully enjoyed the experience, we had the five course tasting menu with three wines to accompany the dishes. Presentation and flavours were excellent and staff very helpful with our questions about the dishes and helping to choose the wines.

What a superb restaurant, but to totally enjoy the experience you do need deep pockets. Food is sublime, amazing flavours for the most discerning palates. I'm a fan of new world wines and the list represents good value.

Disappointed with portion sizes, very small compared to last time. Don't think we will be returning. Exceptionally expensive too.

We've been to a few Chefs tables, but this one was the worst!! Overpriced. Dishes nothing special. Some dishes that were supposed to be warm were cold. When chefs came to the table, they spoke a few words and then rushed off. One chef went round the table serving some sauce,he served my husband then went past me. I had to ask him for mine after he'd served others. There was no atmosphere whatsoever. One chef was saying to the waiter,'Never mind them (us at table) serve upstairs first(restaurant)!!! Service was very poor. We had to wait nearly 50 mins for desserts ( that was what my 2 * rating was for,not the other dishes). Most of the Chefs were to busy cleaning down(obviously, that was more important than serving us.. the customers!!) We'd heard a lot about it and thought we would try it. It was so disappointing that it didn't live up to the expectations that we had heard. We had been looking forward to it for quite a while. Would never go back and certainly not recommend.