Adam's Restaurant

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  Stace Sheward

  ·1 month ago

  “We headed to Adam’s to experience their Birmingham Restaurant Festival menu (available throughout August) and every course was as impressive as you’d expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. The menu is £80, and we opted for the £55 wine pairing to match each course. We enjoyed all the wines and felt they completed the courses superbly. From the super-clever snacks to the beautifully crafted dishes, there was so much to love. The Cornish mackerel and mushroom agnolotti were our standout favourites. My only constructive feedback would be that for this calibre of restaurant I’d expect somewhere to put my bag (like the little stools you get at 670 Grams or Opheem) and I’d not expect to find my napkin on the floor when returning from the bathroom. One of the wines we were served wasn’t what was stated on the menu and the sommelier said it was because he had some left in the bottle. I don’t know if we got a wine that was better or worse than what we were supposed to get, but some may rather be served what is listed/be asked if they minded changing for the sommeliers choice. Still a 5 star experience and we will 100% be back, but having been to lots of Michelin/fine dining restaurants, these little things do matter.”

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  Erli Shen

  ·1 month ago

  “Second time visiting Adam’s. We tried the Restaurant Festival menu, which was great value for money - £80 for five courses, plus starters and dessert. Overall, I think this is a solid one-star experience in terms of both the food and the standard. I personally loved the creativity of the dishes and the flavours. The service could be improved though, as some members of staff were not particularly welcoming. That said, we still had an enjoyable evening.”

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  Nicky Ruebsamen

  ·3 months ago

  “We visited Adam’s for lunch to celebrate my brother’s birthday, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive and professional—and the team made the occasion feel really special. The food was exceptional, with every dish beautifully presented and packed with flavour. The quality and attention to detail were evident throughout. A particular highlight was the vintage Champagne, which was absolutely superb and the perfect way to celebrate. The atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed, making it the ideal setting for a special lunch. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended and thoroughly deserving of five stars.”

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  Richard Smith

  ·4 months ago

  “Had a great meal at Adams yesterday evening. I took the veal sweetbreads as a starter which I love but rarely see on a menu in the UK. Very nicely prepared. My wife loved her scallop dish and we both enjoyed the turbot maim course. Service was excellent with good advice on the wines. It was good to have red wine served at the correct temperature which isn’t always the case. We’ll be back.”

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  Richard Broer

  ·5 months ago

  “We visited here for my 40th birthday. We chose the 7 course tasting menu with option 2 paired wines. Everything was fantastic. The service was attentive but not OTT, the sommelier was just what you’d want from one and the food led the way and was delicious and perfect. Will certainly visit again.”

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  niamh obrien

  ·5 months ago

  “Visiting Adams has been a long time aspiration for me and my partner. We attended for my birthday celebrations and were made to feel special as soon as we walked in with a lovely birthday card from Adams on the table. From there the service was just as special from start to finish. Our two servers Julie and Sanam (I really hope I am remembering that name correctly my apologies if not!) were so friendly and attentive, making us feel incredibly comfortable and having a good laugh, whilst providing fine dining table service and brilliant food introductions/descriptions. We believe service is just as important as the food and it absolutely matched the quality of the amazing 7 course tasting menu. The portions, presentation and freshness of the food was absolutely perfect. Even dishes I wouldn’t normally choose on a menu ended up being my favourite course! I cannot praise this experience enough and would like to thank everyone in Adams for giving us such an enjoyable and memorable night. We came out smiling from ear to ear and whilst it was an expensive bill it was absolutely worth it. If you are thinking of visiting but put off by the occasional one star reviews, don’t pay them any mind, clearly some people are only happy when they are complaining! Adams is easily 5 stars and you can feel the thought and passion behind the entire concept.”

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  Matthew Bowater

  ·6 months ago

  “Hi, this was posted on 27/02/26. If you have got this far and are wondering what it would be like, then wonder no more. Imagine a magical place that takes you on an immersive experience for your taste buds. Before you’ve even picked up the cutlery, your experience has started with some outstanding aromas. Here’s what I put as I went on that experience. Gift from the kitchen You are first hit with this superb aroma. The briongod with onion seeds works really well, and the different textures give you a lovely boost. The little ball is a lamb dinner in one bite. This will blow your mind. Outstanding. SMOKED HALIBUT gochugaru, buddha's hand, crystal soy. This was a little fast and not ready for it. Great action, and it made you feel like you were at the seaside. WILD MUSHROOM , bone marrow, black rice, coffee. As this was placed in front of me, you were already on a journey before you’d taken a bite. VEAL SWEETBREAD wild garlic, horseradish, quinoa Just mind-blowing. This gave me goosebumps and an eyes-closed moment. Only a few foods have done this to me. Only halfway through, and I cannot understand why they are not 2 stars ⭐ WILD TURBOT , morel, morteau, parmesan Theo’s had so much more, and it’s also on the Larcart menu. This is highly recommended. Next up was a little surprise for the chef. New to their menu. Scollops are my Achilles heel. When it’s paired with the best-tasting asparagus SALT MARSH LAMB carrot, merguez, vadouvan This has to be Adam’s signature dish and could easily be called the taste of Birmingham. A curry aroma with a really subtle curry taste. This was outstanding. We need a salt marsh in Cannon Hill. PINE ivoire, blood orange, fennel The presentation says it all. Who does not want a squirrel carrying your food? Love it. The best thing about being at the chef's table is listening to how the brigade works together. You are only as good as the team behind you, and they are well and truly doing themselves proud and keeping Birmingham alive and on the map. 40% JIVARA sobacha, yoghurt, sesame What a way to finish off. This has depths of flavour with a cherry gel in the middle. Just as you think you’ve tasted the dish, you get a pleasant surprise, keeping the magic going. The more. They are trying to fatten me up. STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, dulcey, panela, almond. If I had to choose, I would stumble slightly, as they were both equally good. However, the JIVARA had a theatrical side.”

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  Ricky Parmar

  ·8 months ago

  “The moment I stepped in, the team made me feel genuinely welcome without any of the usual fuss. The space felt high-end yet surprisingly relaxed, making it easy to just sit back and enjoy the evening. I really appreciated the service; the staff were attentive and down-to-earth, keeping things moving smoothly through each of the plates without ever hovering. The food was definitely the highlight, with each dish feeling well-thought-out and packed with clean, balanced flavours that lived up to the reputation. It’s rare to see a place get the timing and the vibe so right, and the whole experience felt like a step above without being pretentious.”

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  Elizabeth Baker

  ·10 months ago

  “More than 5 stars! Come along with my husband and a few friends, as a treat and we were well looked after from the moment we stepped in until the moment we left. Staff were very friendly and attentive and we liked our table right at the back of the restaurant. Collectively we had already decided we wanted to do the 7 course tasting menu, which was adapted for the two of us who are pecestarian and a friend who had a specific food allergy. Several of us chose the accompanying wine pairings and really enjoyed the selections. Definitely somewhere to come for a special occasion.”

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  Roman Brezovsky

  ·1 year ago

  “I’ve been meaning to write a review on this place for a while, and after reflecting on the experience and comparing it to similar-level restaurants, I can confidently say it’s one to skip. Of course, it depends on what you’re looking for, but we personally didn’t enjoy our visit. The service felt very intense, almost like the staff were looking down on us. I get that they have a certain etiquette, but true professionalism means adapting to each customer’s mood and experience – not making them feel uncomfortable. The food itself wasn’t bad, but for a Michelin-rated place, it didn’t blow us away. We went with a Groupon voucher gifted to us, and were surprised when the bill included a hefty service charge of the full price menu, instead of just charging on top of drinks. I understand that some fine-dining places automatically include service, and normally I’m happy to pay it – if the service matches. But what if it’s young students or guests who received it as a gift and weren’t expecting to be hit with an extra £40–£50? Definitely something worth considering. What bothered me most was that while filming parts of the experience (which is common in fine dining these days), the waiter told me not to film him as he presented the food. I wasn’t filming him directly – just capturing the overall experience. If you’re working in a high-end, presentation-focused restaurant, you should expect that some guests will be recording. If that’s an issue, maybe a different work environment would suit better. Overall, the food was decent but not unforgettable, and you can absolutely find better Michelin-level restaurants where the service is warm, respectful, and genuinely customer-focused. Sadly, this one didn’t live up to expectations.”

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