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Opening of the new Joyland restaurant in Avondale on August 15


Opening of the new Joyland restaurant in Avondale on August 15

Joyland
Joyland, a new restaurant in Avondale from chef Sean Brock and Birmingham restaurant owner Nick Pihakis. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Joyland – the highly anticipated Nashville fast-casual concept moving into the former Rodney Scott BBQ and Bottletree space in Avondale – opens August 15.

Read on to find out more about this exciting addition to Birmingham’s dining scene.

Joylands Murals and Food

Mural
Joyland mural in Avondale. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Created in 2020 by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock, Joyland is inspired by the aesthetics and experience of early fast-food restaurants.

Chef Brock has teamed up with Birmingham restauranteur Nick Pihakis, owner of the local Pihakis Restaurant Group, to bring Joyland to the Magic City.

If you’ve passed by the 3719 Third Ave. South location recently, you may have noticed the signage and a bright, sunny mural by local artist Marcus Fetch.

Joyland in Birmingham
Joyland, a new restaurant in Avondale from chef Sean Brock and legendary Birmingham restaurateur Nick Pihakis. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Now all that’s left is to come over for dinner.

What dishes are on the menu? Here is a delicious sample:

  • The Crustburger with onions, American cheese and a side of fancy sauce
  • Fried chicken sandwich with Joy sauce, cucumber salad and mayonnaise
  • Joyburger Deluxe, with Bear Creek’s own brand beef, Joy sauce, pickles, onions and American cheese

Welcome to the neighborhood, Joyland!

What’s next in Avondale

Black Market Bar & Grill in Avondale
(Nathan Watson / Bham now)

Many new restaurants have announced plans to locate in Avondale this year.

At the end of July, for example, Bham Now gave our readers a little taste of the new Black Market Bar + Grill.

Below you’ll find stories about two more spots announced in January and February 2024.

Are you excited about Joyland coming to Avondale? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know your opinion!

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