In case you haven’t noticed, downtown Birmingham is booming these days. Entertainment venues stay busy. Hotels are filled. And restaurants served some of the finest food in the southeast. Oh yeah, and contrary to what some people might say, downtown is safe. That’s why, if you’re looking for a good meal, enjoy a night of fine dining at Bistro 218.
What’s In A Name?
Bistro 218 is named for its address, 218 North Twentieth Street. And that’s the perfect name, because the building is something special. It was built in the 1920’s and fits in well with the many architectural gems that call downtown Birmingham home. The restaurant was opened in 2012 by Chef Tom Saab and features locally grown ingredients as well as imports from Italy and France. Among its accolades are the Open Table’s Diners’ Choice Restaurant, Best of Birmingham Magazine’s 2019-2020 for Best Gumbo, Trip Advisor Award for Best Fine Dining, and other honors. Oh yeah, don’t forget to ask the owners about Bistro 218’s place in the movies. Turns out, the romantic ambiance is ideal for the silver screen.
Dinner Menu
It can be difficult to describe how tasty a restaurant is. You know, only your palate can be the judge. But we’re confident that once you read this small sample of what you might find on the menu you’ll want to head down and give it a try for yourself. Remember, the menu changes because Bistro 218 only uses fresh ingredients. But no matter what they’re serving, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed.
- Tomahawk Duroc Pork Chop
- Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto
- Free Range Chicken Paillards
- Pan Seared Branzino Provencal
- Duck Confit
- Blackened Wild Louisiana Redfish
- Char Grilled Bistro Steak
- Char Grilled New York Strip
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Dessert Menu
Even the dessert menu makes it worth the drive downtown – particularly if you want to get out on the town in a new car you just bought at Limbaugh Toyota. You could find mouth-watering choices such as Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Cremeux, Lemon Ricotta Mascarpone Tart, or Cherry Bombe.
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Disclaimer: The stock image is being used for illustrative purposes only, and it is not a direct representation of the business, recipe, or activity listed. Any person depicted in the stock image is a model.