6 Restaurants with the best chef’s tables in Birmingham

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 six of the best chef’s tables in Birmingham.

1. Hot and Hot Fish Club

This James Beard award-winning restaurant features a Hot and Hot 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. 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. Call ahead to reserve the premier chef’s table.

• Location: 2810 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 5-10PM
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3. 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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4. Tasting TBL

Tasting TBL features a chef’s table during their weekly Supper Club. Serving a five course meal every Friday and 10 courses on Saturday, this culinary experience is one you won’t want to miss. To reserve the chef’s table call ahead. You can purchase Supper Club tickets 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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5. 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. Seasons 52

Another fabulous restaurant with a chef’s table is Seasons 52. Delight in its multi-course menu, which includes 52 wines and seasonal entrées. Reserve the private chef’s table by phone.

• Location: 245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
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