French-inspired bistro fare such as duck confit in a brick-walled space with a warm & intimate vibe. Based on 431 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
218 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 983-7999
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Hours
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Geo H
Downtown Birmingham. Superb quality ingredients, beautiful presentation, professional friendly service. Joseph, our waiter, is very nice.
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Emily R.
Bistro Two Eighteen is the perfect place for a special occasion or a nice date night. We have been many times to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, girls’ night, and just because. Food wise: the chicken paillards is a fairly simple dish, but the creamy risotto makes it a stand out. It’s a repeat dish for me. The wild Louisiana redfish is also one we have had more than once; it’s delicous pan seared instead of blackened. The yellow corn grits that come with the redfish are creamy and savory and perfect with the fish. Also recommend: fried green tomatoes, honey glazed brussels, and the Bistro steak frites. On top of the food and drink selection, the service is on point with knowledgeable staff and bartenders. The atmosphere pulls it all together – brick walls, really great table lighting, a nice table layout, and an intimate upstairs area. All in all, it’s one of our favorites in Birmingham.
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Haley Scorby
Amazing evening spent with my husband on his birthday! Costumer service was impeccable! They made sure his birthday was special and I cannot thank them enough! Everything we ate and drank was delicious! Cannot express enough how wonderful this place is!
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Seth Munroe
I seldom leave reviews but I’ve been coming to this place for years and everything is amazing. Food, atmosphere, service, etc is all top notch. That said, I feel like I need to specifically acknowledge that Tiana is incredible. She’s always so kind and remembers me every single visit. She usually works behind the bar so if you’re lucky enough to meet her, you’ll immediately understand what I’m talking about. Sophia is another incredible employee. So kind & attentive. Can’t recommend this place enough. I hope the manager, Matt, sees them for the incredible assets they are. Bistro is a must visit.
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M. Bennet Broner
This was the 2nd visit for us. We wanted to sit outside, but the weather didn’t cooperate; so we substituted a window table. For starters we shared the Brussels Sprouts and foraged mushrooms. Their presentation was beautiful, and both, though especially the sprouts, were delicious. Next, my wife had the Redfish, and I chose the Duck. Here too, presentation was artistic. My spouse found her dish excellent. She also ordered a side of fries and insisted they be crunchy; and they were. They were a bit too salty, and I found them slightly too oily. My duck was rare as ordered, but would have benefited from additional seasoning. Nonetheless, I was satisfied with the dish. We will go back.
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T Lyght
I had the chicken paillards. It was incredibly delicious and filling. I was so impressed with the atmosphere and food presentation. The brussel sprouts appetizer were so amazing! Oh my goodness! Aaron L was a great server with a nice attitude and he made the experience a pleasant one. The atmosphere was so comfortable and calm. The restaurant is beautiful. Great romantic restaurant for date night. Put this on your list of places to eat in Bham!
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Shane Eccleston
The gumbo was absolutely fantastic! The drinks and duck were both good but not necessarily fantastic. The duck was perfectly cooked and crispy but relied heavily on the brown gravy for flavor.
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Mackenzie Pearson
Visited here while in town & every part of the experience was 10/10. The bistro has valet, we were seated immediately with our reservation. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is very romantic. Our waiter did an excellent job, each course came out in a timely manner. We ordered the crab cakes, gumbo, BLT salad, the medallions, and the creme brûlée. All were AMAZING! Would recommend this place to anyone!
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kelcie cargile
I can’t even explain how great this place was! The food was amazing and the people were so nice! I graduated college that night and they gave me a little congrats card, they made me feel so special I almost cried! Best dining experience I’ve had in birmingham in a long time!
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bo thuston
My son and his new wife flew in from NYC and had made the reservation. We see that our table is the worst one sitting in front of the glass front door – no ! So the lovely hostess (red hair) had them immediately set up a great table for us on the balcony. We loved it and Joseph, our excellent waiter. Dinner and service were great and now we’ll be back !
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