Eastern Carolina BBQ Meets Birmingham Soul.
SAW’s Southside serves traditional eastern Carolina barbecue with a “Southside Interjection” of scratch-made Southern comfort — Chef Michael Brandon’s homage to his deep Alabama roots, right here in the heart of Birmingham.
A Southside Kind of Smoke
Chef Michael Brandon opened this SAW’s location at the former home of Fat Sam’s Sub Station in Southside — he’s also the owner of SAW’s Street Kitchen.
The SAW’s barbecue that customers know and love sets the foundation for food in this 1,500-square-foot space, where Brandon pays homage to his Alabama culinary roots by layering in scratch-made Southern sides and smokehouse classics that fit right into the realm of Southern barbecue.
Since 2014, SAW’s Street Kitchen — the food truck of SAW’s BBQ — has traversed the Birmingham metro area, serving as an ambassador for the group of restaurants.
Barbecue and Southern food, just because of where my roots are from, have always kind of been a passion of mine.
Where Carolina Smoke Meets Birmingham Soul
Smoked, Piled & Plated
Tender smoked pork piled over slow-stewed Southern greens and finished with crispy fried onion strings — the kind of soulful, made-from-scratch plate that carries the SAW’s signature Birmingham has loved for years.
Starters & Scratch-Made Sides
Before the barbecue even hits the table, dig into Southern staples done SAW’s way — crispy fried pickles, creamy house-made pimento cheese, and scratch-made sides prepped fresh daily. Every bite is a taste of Birmingham soul.
Currently Open for Dine-In & Curbside Pickup
Pull up a chair on 11th Ave South, or grab it to go. We’ll have the smoker running.
SAW’s | Southside Location
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Info
Currently open for dine-in and curbside pickup
Monday–Friday 10:30–2:30
Catering Manager
sawsstreetkitchen@gmail.com
(205) 224-4408 • (205) 532-0021
