This is the very first restaurant we went to together in B'ham. It's right across the street from our wedding venue and half a block away from Daniel's first apartment. We recommend the tatchos, which are nachos but with tater tots instead of tortilla chips.
After you've walked around the botanical gardens, swing by this adorable French bakery and treat yourself to something delicious. They have a large assortment of freshly baked bread and pastries. We recommend the everything bagels and almond croissants but really you can't go wrong with any of their items.