7 Restaurants with the best chef’s tables in Birmingham

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hot and hot fish clubHot and Hot Fish Club owner and chef Chris Hastings. (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

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.

2. Habitat Cooking School

New Years EveHabitat. (The Grand Bohemian Hotel)

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.

3. OvenBird

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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.

4. The Fennec

The Fennec 7 Restaurants with the best chef's tables in BirminghamThe Fennec. (Grace Brindley / Bham Now)

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.

5. Tasting TBL

fancy dishA Tasting TBL entree. (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.

7. La Fête

Bar la feteInside La Fête. (Sabrina Palmer / Bham Now)

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.

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.

Where has your favorite chef’s table in Birmingham? Let us know @bhamnow!

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