Classic French bistro outfitted with antique furnishings & a court for playing a game of boules. Based on 722 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
2007 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 939-3221
Website: http://www.fonfonbham.com/
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Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Mallory Bates
Let me start by saying this restaurant is owned by a James Beard award winner. I’ve never had a bad experience here. Lunch is just as special as dinner, in a very French way. The menu is French, and literally nothing you could order could go wrong. I recommend the trout and the escargot. My top favorite cocktails are the aviation and the French blonde. Both will pair perfectly, with so many of the dishes. Don’t skip on desert at this place!
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Colleen
Excellent experience at Chez Fonton. I was in town for work and was surprised to see a restaurant so packed on a Wednesday night. I sat at the bar and the service was fantastic. The bartender recommended an excellent port pairing with my dessert and had me try it as well. The burger with the aioli was excellent and so was their chocolate pots de creme. Would highly recommend eating here and I recommend it to everyone I know visiting Birmingham.
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Brandy Grazer
Wonderful service! Brian T really took care of us! Food was amazing! The Trout was a show stopper! The Basque cake was soo decadent!
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Sara Bauer
We’ve visited Chez Fonfon twice in the last month, once for Valentine’s dinner and today for a going to way lunch. Both experiences were wonderful. We’ve been served by Vesna and Nate, who were both wonderful and very accommodating! The shrimp tartine, steak tartare (our favorite), venison, flat iron steak, and the burger are all fantastic with a good depth of flavor. The ambiance in Chez Fonfon is comfortable but elegant, and very French with the theme. We would definitely return! We did consider bringing a cake for one of our visits and were informed that they charge $5/person to serve it to everyone at the table. Just an FYI!
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Joshua Johanning
This place was amazing. I was in Birmingham for a work trip, and I liked the restaurant so much I went twice. I sat at the bar both times solo without a reservation, but it did get pretty busy so try and get a reservation if you can!
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Haley da Silva
10/10 recommend this gem of a restaurant. The ambiance is low lit and romantic, however a little loud since it’s smaller and packed, but no complaints here. Our waiter was top notch. Cordial, explained the menu well, never let our drinks drop an inch, and very attentive. The salad appetizer was delicious. Plenty for two to share. Husband had the special fish of the night (forgot the name) over zucchini/squash/some sauce which was cooked to perfection. My steak with fries/salad was indescribably good. I’ve honestly never had better french fries in my life. We also tried three non-alcoholic drinks. The lime/ginger mint, the grapefruit/orange/lime, and the watermelon one. All delicious!!! Oh and get their espresso shot. My Brazilian husband approved! The prices were really not bad compared to other places we’ve been. Totally worth it!
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Jennifer Hancock
The food is amazing. This coconut pecan cake is a Janes Beard award winner. So good.
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Erin Hardwick
Everything was wonderful! The ambience was old and comfortable.
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Marta Kern
Everything we had was delicious! This is a “must do” in Birmingham!
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Reed Brozen
We love this place. Sophisticated yet down to earth. The real deal on French Bistro with an upscale flare. Parking was easy. The food was great. We’ll be back for sure. I had the trout and subbed pommes frites for the potatoes. The whole dish was excellently prepared with the beans being perfectly done and not over buttered.
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