Alabaster

south shelby · 35007

Alabaster is the workhorse of south Shelby County, strung along US-31 with the unglamorous competence of a place that actually functions. The Promenade handles the big-box errands, Thompson High School handles the Friday-night identity, and the rest of town gets on with raising kids and commuting to Birmingham. There is no pretense of being Mountain Brook or Homewood, which is part of the appeal. Honest tradeoff: 31 is a traffic-light marathon and downtown is more concept than destination, but housing stays within reach and the school district keeps families putting down roots. A suburb that knows exactly what it is.

$45,218

median income

$1,347

median rent

The data

Alabaster by the numbers

Median individual income in Alabaster is about $45.2k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Alabaster pays about $1,350 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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14 spots across Alabaster

Alabaster
Dining
Chick-fil-A
Fast food restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,773
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
125 Colonial Promenade Pkwy, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,773 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chick-fil-A.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed6 AM to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
Sat6 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Alabaster
Dining
Joe's Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,374
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
21 Weatherly Club Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,374 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Joe's Italian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Alabaster
Dining
Chubbfathers
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,761
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
229 Kent Stone Blvd, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,761 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chubbfathers.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 8 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 8 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat8 AM to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Dining
Bertolone's Classic Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,442
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
209 Supercenter Dr, Calera, AL 35040
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,442 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bertolone's Classic Italian Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Dining
Big Whiskey's - Alabaster
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,275
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
285 S Colonial Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,275 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Big Whiskey's - Alabaster.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Dining
MIZUWA Japanese Steakhouse
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 997
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
750 Colonial Promenade Pkwy Ste. 5200, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 997 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at MIZUWA Japanese Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 10:30 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Dining
Sage Bar & Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 553
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4979 US-31, Calera, AL 35040
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 553 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sage Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Site Maps
Alabaster
Drinks
Hooligans Arcade
Bar★ 4.7 · 481
Wheelchair access
Find it
519 1st St SW, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 481 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hooligans Arcade.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 8 PM
Wed10 AM to 8 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Dining
Boho Tea Bar - Alabaster
Tea house★ 4.8 · 386
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
462 1st St SW, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 386 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Boho Tea Bar - Alabaster.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Alabaster
Dining
wasabi japanese sushi and bar
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 379
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
390 S Colonial Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 379 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at wasabi japanese sushi and bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Cafés
The Copper Train
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 288
Wheelchair access
Find it
224 1st St S Ste 200, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 288 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Copper Train.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM
Sat7 AM to 3 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Dining
First Watch
Breakfast restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 113
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
725 1st St S Suite 3105, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at First Watch.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2:30 PM
Tue7 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed7 AM to 2:30 PM
Thu7 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri7 AM to 2:30 PM
Sat7 AM to 2:30 PM
Sun7 AM to 2:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Alabaster
Drinks
Cattywampus Cocktails and Spirits
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 35
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
100 N Main St, Columbiana, AL 35051
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 35 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cattywampus Cocktails and Spirits.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Alabaster
Dining
King & queen cantinas
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 21
Find it
807 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at King & queen cantinas.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Call Site Maps

Alabaster

Alabaster by the numbers

Local date spots

Chick-fil-A

Joe's Italian

Chubbfathers

Bertolone's Classic Italian Restaurant

Big Whiskey's - Alabaster

MIZUWA Japanese Steakhouse

Sage Bar & Grill

Hooligans Arcade

Boho Tea Bar - Alabaster

wasabi japanese sushi and bar

The Copper Train

First Watch

Cattywampus Cocktails and Spirits

King & queen cantinas

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