The Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer was named the most iconic steakhouse in Alabama in a recent article by Business Insider.
Read on for why this well-known “meat and three” dining spot made the list.
What makes The Bright Star an icon?
The well-known favorite has many claims to fame, including its status as the oldest family-owned restaurant in Alabama. Since opening in 1907, The Bright Star has since grown from its original 12-seat bar to a five-dining-room restaurant that seats up to 330 satisfied customers.
Its roots come from feeding “meat and three” lunches to the locals working in the coal, iron ore and steelmaking industries…