Southside is a lifestyle all it's own. You are running in different circles there and it doesn't take much to get robbed in that area if you go the wrong way. I stay as far away from B'ham as possible. As a matter of fact I refuse to live in Jefferson county simply based on the fact that Jeff Co and the city of B'ham are ran by complete and total jack ass morons. Having said all that, you will be submersed in all that city/urban life has to offer being that close to 5 points south. I'm not knocking it, that is for some folks, just not me. I worked with a nurse practitioner that lived on the other side of town up near Harbert Plaza in some condo's, but even she had someone break the window out of her vehicle and steal some stuff in the parking garage. (And I know that crap goes on everywhere) I just despise Jefferson county.
As far as food etc....that entire area is loaded with good restaurants, but there are only two or three I go down that way to eat at. In the lake view district just past St Vincents Hospital is Moe's BBQ. Then closer to southside is Dreamland. I have gone to 5 points south to the Original Pancake House as well. That is about all I know about that area or am willing to go to. I'm sure as you become submersed in the Southside life you will find others. There is a Surin (Thai food), but if I want Surin, they have one on 280. For a dang good burger you need to hit Mugshots in Vestavia Hills by the Rave. Great food.
