Bistro Two Eighteen
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Birmingham’s Financial and Theater District, Bistro 218 features side by side dining concepts.
Guests can enjoy a glass of wine or craft cocktail in our upscale casual bar room and indulge in a full bar menu under or proceed through the French doors into the main dining room and take pleasure in French classics paired with seasonally procured wines and local craft beers. Reservations are available in either room.
Ever changing menus are seasonal, with Gulf Coast influences and feature local foragers and farms supplying the best Alabama has to offer.
Bistro 218 honors the traditions of French bistros with minimalist decor in a historical setting. Dark Brazilian mahogany, high ceilings and exposed brick adorned with local art emanate a comforting yet elegant atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic dinner, a pre-theater meal or a relaxing night out.
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Our server was outstanding and most pleasant
Enjoyed our birthday dinner very much
The chocolate dessert was exceptional
Excellent staff and service. This was a business dinner which grew in size and Bistro Two Eighteen handled us with professionalism and much attention!
One of my Birmingham Faves! Great service great food!
We always have a great experience at Bistro 218! The chef and owner came out to greet us after were seated. Server was also awesome. Love the French music .. ambiance wonderful !!
Amazing! Every bite was delicious. Will definitely be back!
Hadn’t been back to Birmingham in a while and decided on Bistro 218 after reading great things about it. We’re super picky about restaurants and we were very impressed with everything we ordered! The pork belly starter is an absolute must! Cocktails were great too. Bistro 218 is a must if you’re in the Birmingham area and want a fantastic upscale dining experience!
We had a wonderful dinner for Restaurant Week. Two people in our party did the set menu and two alacarte. The starters were sumptuous. One was the fried green tomato salad, 1 gumbo, and 1 beet salad. Entrees: shrimp w vegetable risotto, beef tenderloin and the cioppino. We left nothing on our plates. The servings were the perfect size. The food was delectable. See my photos. Desserts: creme brûlée and chocolate espresso tart. 2 desserts were plenty for four people. Great selection of adult beverages. We will come back.
Our server Lucas was perfectly attentive. He even gave our tickets to the parking attendant so our cars were waiting. Valet parking is free!
One member of our party is in a wheelchair and the table was ready per our heads up note on our reservation. Well done!!
Date night with husband. Drove in from HSV. First time dining at Bistro 218. They sat us in the wonderful table upstairs overlooking the entire restaurant. Every course was timely delivered and food was hot. Wonderful flavors for the Fried Green Tomato salad. Scallops melted in your mouth and the filet was easily cut with our forks. Dessert was not "too sugary" but full of flavor and unique. Chef took time to say "hello" which was nice touch. We will return for sure.
Excellent, as usual!!
Bistro 218 is our new favorite restaurant. The food was outstanding and the service was great!! Can’t wait until we can dine again.
Incredible meal and wonderful night out with the girls
Excellent, as always.
Food is always perfect! Our service was a bit slow as the restaurant got busier, but server was good.
I always enjoy dining with these folks. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu as well as the wine list. It can be noisy at times but that is something that happens when people are enjoying themselves.
Music was too loud. Hard to hear.
Went to celebrate our daughter’s 40th. We usually share entrees and split the main. (There is a small split charge). The crab cake appetizer is really excellent. Two modest size cakes with more crab than I usually find in large cakes elsewhere. Very good and highly recommended. But beware! They sit in a lemon-butter wine sauce that is an absolute killer. You will want to order a bowlful!
The menu rotates fairly frequently. We had the flounder (split) served pan fried with purée carrots and broccolini. The fish was perfect. Thicker than I usually see flounder, cooked so the fish stayed moist even though the skin was crisp. Just excellent.
First class all the way!
Always a great experience Tom and his staff are first rate
Awesome all around! Scallops were fantastic!
We went before a show and the waiter was very attentive to make sure we got out in plenty of time! Bistro218 is a wonderful meeting spot and celebration spot that has delicious food and a great staff!
Everybody’s meal was top notch. Service was spectacular. All suggestions were helpful and spot on. Loved the food and the scene.
The chanterelles and peach galette were sublime.
Wonderful as always! Mahi Mahi on the bar menu was a delish fish! Cocktails are always tasty.
Best restaurant in town in all regards. If you been there only once, they know you the next time and make you feel welcome. Great experience always!
The food was outstanding, in my top 10 places ever. Service was excellent. Noise is a problem as I have some hearing loss, and would be the only thing that one could improve.
Excellent Food and Service!
Amazing dinner as usual. Wonderful service and outstanding food all around. A favorite restaurant for sure!
Wonderful celebration for my birthday. From the rose to the happy birthday sign, the celebratory complimentary glass of wine and the personal face to face with the chef - the evening was perfect. And that’s not even speaking to the amazing meal! It was a beautiful dining experience!
Came in for lunch at 1PM, had a reservation, so I was seated immediately. Since I have already reviewed the menu online, I was able to order right away. I have the Chicken Palliard with Vegetable Risotto, and it was absolutely delicious! And service was FAST! I was still getting adjusted in my seat and unwrapping the flatware when my food was brought to the table.
Great food and service. We are on the coast all the time so we get a lot of good seafood. The gumbo rates up the with the best. Caution it has a little kick to it. Our main course was excellent. We will be back.
Food was excellent! Service was a little slow with only 2/3 waiters in main dining room but overall great time had by all !
Excellent food and service. I need to eat here more often.
Always a pleasure to dine at Bistro218
The friendly atmosphere and staff as well as delicious food are the hallmarks I look for in dining out
Thank you for another memorable evening
Great place that never disappoints.
It’s just so easy to forget bistro 218 because it’s downtown. But it’s both easy to get to and Park. Because it’s downtown, sometimes we forget. Great to be there. We really like this restaurant. The food is excellent. Looking forward to its second venture.
Always a great experience
Food was awesome and the service was exceptional. Lucas did a great job !
Truly one of our favorite restaurants in Birmingham… And that’s saying a lot with as many outstanding choices we have in the Magic City!
Always exceptional!!!
It was wonderful as always!