Ted's Restaurant

Ted's serves the kind of weekday lunch that keeps a city connected to home cooking. Choose a meat, gather vegetables around it, add cornbread and tea, then settle into a room full of regulars. Greek accents appear naturally within the Southern menu, reflecting the family history behind this enduring Southside cafeteria.

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Ted's serves fried chicken in the setting where it feels most at home: a Birmingham meat and three line. The golden crust protects juicy meat, while vegetables, casseroles, cornbread, and tea turn the order into a complete lunch. Daily rotation adds anticipation, so checking the board is part of the ritual before building a plate.

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