Bright Star Restaurant - Bessemer, AL
N 33° 24.156 W 086° 57.217
16S E 504313 N 3695921
Bright Star Restaurant, Bessemer, AL
Waymark Code: WMDQ7T
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 02/13/2012
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Opened in 1907, The Bright Star restaurant has been serving generations of customers its specialty Greek- style snapper and steak, signature seafood gumbo, luncheon specials, and famous pies. Located in Bessemer, Alabama, the restaurant has a regional following and draws patrons from throughout the Southeast as well as nearby Birmingham.
The Bright Star's exceptional longevity results from one family's continued commitment to excellent food and service. Family patriarchs Bill and Pete Koikos immigrated from Greece in 1923 and two years later purchased an ownership interest in the restaurant from founder Tom Bonduris. Since 1966, Bill's two sons, Jim and Nick Koikos have owned and operated the business. The Bright Star has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from a 25 seat cafe to a 330 seat restaurant, all without sacrificing quality. Over the past ten years, the Bright Star has consistently been rated among the top three restaurants in Birmingham by Birmingham News readers. In addition the Restaurant was recognized in the United States Congressional Record in 1996 by Senator Howell Heflin for its status as an Alabama landmark and its service to the community.
Info taken from the website.
Overall Rating?: 
Buffet Style: no
Serves Alcohol?: yes
Business Hours::
Lunch
Served daily from 10:45am - 3:30pm
Dinner
Sunday-Thursday 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday 4:30pm - 10pm
Address::
304 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL USA
35020
URL: [Web Link]
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