Craving good food, but don’t want to eat out alone? A solution: the chef’s table. This unique setup allows you take part in the culinary experience, while speaking with the Chef de Cuisine. Read more to find seven of the best chef’s tables in Birmingham.
1. Hot and Hot Fish Club
This James Beard award-winning restaurant features a classic chef’s counter. Serving fresh gulf seafood and a wide array of wines, Hot and Hot won’t disappoint. You can sit and sip, while watching chef sauté your snapper.
- Location: 2901 2nd Ave S # 110, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 5-9:30PM
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2. Habitat Cooking School
Housed within the Grand Bohemian Hotel, this unique chef’s table also serves as a cooking school, which is open to the public. Whether you’re interested in lessons or just want to enjoy some delish food, Habitat has both options. Check out its menu and reserve your table here.
- Location: 2655 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Hours: Daily 4-10:30PM
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3. OvenBird
Craving gourmet, southern-style food? From fresh gulf seafood to perfectly roasted chicken, OvenBird provides many great options from both the land and sea. Enjoy the premier chef’s table from Wednesday through Saturday.
- Location: 2810 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 5-10PM
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4. The Fennec
Looking for a more casual restaurant? The Fennec has you covered. Its multifaceted space includes live music, a cocktail bar and chef’s table. With deluxe appetizers, entrees, late night snacks and specialty drinks, you won’t leave this fun downtown venue feeling hungry.
- Location: 1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday 4-9PM | Wednesday-Thursday 4-10PM | Friday-Saturday 11-2AM | Sunday 11AM-4PM
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5. Tasting TBL
Tasting TBL’s supper club features three high-end chef’s tables by ticket only. Serving a five course meal every Friday and 10 courses on Saturday, this culinary experience is one you won’t want to miss. Reserve your spot here.
- Location: 1804 12th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: By ticket beginning Friday at 7PM and Saturday at 6:30 PM
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7. La Fête
Meaning “a party” in French, La Fête has a fun, Parisian atmosphere. You’ll be saying oui! to its authentic French food and wine. La Fête recently announced its plan to switch locations with the Essential on Morris Avenue. The new venue will include a spacious bar area perfect for a chef’s table.
- Location: 2212 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 5-10PM | Saturday 3-10PM | Sunday 11AM-9PM
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6. Bistro Two Eighteen
Another fabulous French restaurant with a chef’s table is Bistro Two Eighteen. Delight in its multi-course menu, which has a unique New Orleans style flavor.
- Location: 218 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 4:30-9PM
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