The Fennec

Name: The Fennec
Address: 1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States, 35233
Telephone: (205) 382-8011
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

123 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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The fennec fox is a small desert-dwelling fox with a big personality, and the inspiration behind our name.
A creature of the evening, the fennec enjoys a lively social life after the sun goes down. Its large ears, evolved for listening for sounds in the sand, have a new purpose—taking in the unparalleled sound quality only heard at The Fennec.

With nightly live music, an intimate stage setting, a creative southern menu, chic cocktail lounge, and even an elegant event space on the second floor, there really is nothing else in Birmingham like the Fennec.

For booking large parties with 10 or more guests, please call our store directly and speak with a Manager.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(205) 382-8011
Website
https://thefennecbham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Johnny Harrington
Private party facilities
We have several rooms available to hold a variety of private events ranging from cocktail hours to weddings, including an entirely separate banquet kitchen dedicated to events. Please contact our event booking team to better assist you with your Private Party needs! (659)208-2480

Location
1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Cross street
Corner of 2nd Ave. S and 17th St. S
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Wily Wings$13.00
Wood Fired Whole Wings, Bama White
Conecuh Corndogs$9.00
Three Dogs, Honey Mustard
Hitch Knot$9.00
Big So Pretzel, Beer Cheese, Honey Mustard
Charc and Cheese$19.00
Imported Meats and Cheeses, Grilled BHAM, Sourdough, Chutney, Marcona Almonds, Cornichons
Fried Green Beans$9.00
Shaved Parm, Fennec Sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00
Blistered Corn, Jalapeños, Fennec Sauce

Salads

Fennec Mixed Greens$13.00
Spring Mix, Feta, Pine Nuts, Pickled Onions, Citrus Vinaigree
Classic Caesar$10.00
Fried Capers, House Croutons, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parm
Fennec Veggie Plate$13.00
Asparagus, Green Beans, Brussels, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Corn, & Cherry Tomatoes
The Wedge$10.00
Bleu Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Lardons

Entrees

Braised Short Rib$24.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Veggies, Demi
Chef's Fish$26.00
Seasonal Changes, ask For Details!
Low Country Pork Belly$19.00
McEwen & Sons Grits, Collard Greens, Jus
16 Oz Hand Cut Ribeye$37.00
Wood Fired, House Fries, Brussels Sprouts, Demi Glace, and Bleu Cheese Buer
Craft's Tenders$14.00
Three of Cra's on Church Street's Famous Tenders, House Fries
The Fennec Burger$15.00
Two Smash Paes, American Cheese, B&B Pickles, Leuce, Tomato, Fennec Sauce, BHAM Breadworks Brioche Bun, Fries. Veggie Patty Available
P.B.L.T$15.00
Fried Pork Belly, Tomato, Buer Leuce, Smoked Mayo, BHAM Breadworks Sourdough, House Fries
Porterhouse Porkchop$24.00
Wood Fired 16oz Porterhouse Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Veggies, Demi
Shrimp and Grits$24.00
McEwen & Sons, Wilted Greens, Buer Sauce, Parmesan
Grilled Chicken$15.00
6oz Grilled Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini & Asparagus

Sides

Fennec Fries$4.00
Onion Rings$6.00
Chef's Mixed Veggies$6.00
Collard Greens$4.00

Desserts

Rustic Fruit Tart$7.00
Buer Crust, Mixed Berries, Candied Lemon
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar$7.00
Peanut Buer Mousse, Chocolate Ganache, Salted Caramel
Spiced Sweet Potato Cake$7.00
Cream Cheese Icing, Pecans, Salted Caramel
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse$7.00
Just as Good as it Sounds
Chocolate Torte$7.00
Chocolate Sauce, Salted Caramel

Libations

Cocktails

Foxy Lady$12.00
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Chambord, lemonade
Jolene$12.00
Stoli Vanil, white cranberry, lime
Tupelo Honey$12.00
Jack Daniel's Honey, ginger beer, lime, honey syrup
Rose Garden$11.00
Absolut Apple, Ketel One Grapefruit Rose, cranberry, rose', tonic
Hello Darlin'$11.00
Vulcan Gin, St. Germain, grapefruit, lime
The Gambler$12.00
Maker's Mark, Bordeaux wine, cherry, ginger ale
Ring of Fire$11.00
Exoco, triple sec, pineapple, jalapeño, Tajin rim

Wine

Prince Alexandre / Brut / Loire Valley, France$10.00
La Vis / Pinot Grigio / Trenno, Italy$11.00
Mohua / Sauvignon Blanc / New Zealand$10.00
Chalk Hill / Chardonnay / Russian River Valley, CA$12.00
August Kessler "R" Riesling / Rheingau, Germany$12.00
Las Campanas / Rosé / Navarra, Spain$9.00
Pike Road / Pinot Noir / Willamee Valley, OR$12.00
Bodegas Ego "Acuma" Red Blend / Jumilla, Spain$10.00
Bonanza / Cabernet / California$12.00
Poggio Anima "Belial" Toscana Sangiovese / Tuscany, Italy$12.00
Chateau Monplaisir / Bordeaux / Right Bank, France$9.00

Beer - Domestic

Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Budweiser
Miller Lite
Miller High Life
Coors Light
Coors Banquet
Sierra Nevada Pale
Shiner Bock
Pabst Blue Ribbon

Beer - Imported

Corona Light
Corona Extra
Modelo Especial
Stella Artois

Beer - Locals

Good People IPA
Good People Pale
Cahaba Blonde
Cahaba Italian Lager
Monday Night Dr. Robot
Back Forty Truck Stop Honey

Seltzers & Ciders

High Noon
Topo Chico
Happy Dad
Angry Orchard
Ciderboys

What 123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for brunch
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! We had mimosas and chicken and waffles and salmon with grits and greens. Wonderful brunch!
MB
MaryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sara was great. The brussel sprouts and fried green tomatoes were excellent. Also the mac and cheese bites were very good. We listened to the Martini Shakers great 2 piece rockabilly band. Overall a great night. We will be back !
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere with good energy coupled with enough low lighting to provide a nice relaxing dinner!!
c
chester
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food was excellent and the band with Jimmy Gauld really added to my wife's birthday experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome night!
JG
JillG
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and cocktails were very good. I recommend the lounge for seating!
GB
GregoryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great atmosphere, waitress was good, solo music artist was playing, food was served very fast and was very good!
GM
GaryM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Fennec was amazing! I loved everything about it. The atmosphere, employees, the mood, food and drinks. Don’t forget the live music which made everything else fall into place so elegantly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time and food. Service was quick and friendly. Great transition from dinner to dancing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a party for my sister and it was AWESOME. Exactly the atmosphere we were looking for! Our waitress was very accommodating and great.
JL
JordanL
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing!! We ate there for brunch and they had a fun little jazz band playing and the service was great!! Thank you Thomas! We will definitely be back!!
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null
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great space, excellent service, delicious food! Will be back.
SS
ShanShrop
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience. The food was good . The service was great and the live music was an added bonus.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The live band was awesome and the food was amazing. Will definitely go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, great food, and even better service!!! Did not have one thing to eat that was not great and our server was the best.
JB
JasonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I celebrated my birthday here and we all had a great time. Great band and our server was great. The bartender could work on her attitude some but we only had to deal with that when we arrived.
EW
ErinW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was great! All the employees were friendly. The food was amazing!
L
Luv2go
Alabama
155 reviews
vip
3.0
155 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
Our mistake was thinking this was a dinner destination. It’s not. It’s a music venue with live music and DJs later in the evening and they happen to have a food menu. The staff seemed preoccupied with getting everything setup for the later crowds and we were more of an inconvenience. No smiles, no pleasantries, just very matter-of-fact, “do you know what you want yet?”. The food was mediocre at best and didn’t come across as being freshly prepared to order. How hard would it be to make fresh onion rings vs. serving frozen onion rings? The highlight of the evening was the couple performing on the stage behind the bar. They were very good and entertaining.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I thought it was fantastic! The food was great, and they had a girl playing solo that was really good, and it was the perfect volume.
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Cricket77
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Friendly service, cool atmosphere. I can't stop thinking about the short ribs with mashed potatoes and haricots verts.
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Ryan
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience3
Extremely inattentive wait staff. One entree came out 15 min before the others, and then the others came out with incorrect sides and, in the case of the burgers, with either burnt buns or completely untoasted buns. Waiter couldn’t split check at the end of the night, even though he first tried to for 10 minutes and had known from the beginning that we were 3 parties… apparently management hadn’t bothered to train him how to do his job.
MS
MSvin
Atlanta Metro
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were eating before a show and time was limited. We told our server and she got us fed and out in time. Great food!!
C
Courtneyj
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun atmosphere and great food. Was able to get a reservation easily and then add 4 more people to it, the day of!
KS
KarenS
Alabama
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and atmosphere. Loved the live music! Service was excellent and will definitely go back.
S
Sherri
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food! Loved the Jazz/blues combo. We will definitely be back.
RC
RachelC
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my time at the Fennec ! It was absolutely amazing ! I cannot wait to go back! Paulo was our amazing waiter—we had a party of 8 and he did a great job!! All of the plates/drinks we got were delicious ! We sat in the Foxhole Lounge and i love that it’s so private and it’s not as loud as the main area where the band plays !
TH
ThomasH
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Our server was Beth and she did an outstanding job!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing! The staff went above and beyond to make me feel special on my birthday. We had a group of 12 and the service was quick and efficient.
PT
ParkerT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and atmosphere was great! I highly recommend this place.
JB
JessieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
ABSOLUTELY fantastic Sunday Brunch! The staff was phenomenal (shoutout to Thomas), the live music was great, food was delicious, & they were able to accommodate our large crowd. We'll definitely be back often!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place!
LL
LindaL
Alabama
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good. I had the avocado toast with crab. The Bloody Mary was really good. We also enjoyed the band. It felt like we were in New Orleans. We are planning to go again this Sunday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my sister’s 55th B’Day.. Staff was FANTASTIC and they wished my sister a Happy B’Day while we were walking in.(Brittanae) Also, we had Anna Kate for our server and she was Awesome.. Very polite, gave us suggestions and was over asking if we needed anything numerous times.. Even brought out a special surprise dessert for my sister at the end of the meal.. We will DEFINITELY be returning.. #GREATJOBFENNEC
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DJHW
Alabama
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Who doesn’t enjoy a champagne brunch with live music!!!
CP
ChristianP
Baltimore
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful dining experience and great food - manager Mary and server Marketa made our experience that much more enjoyable - beautiful place and wonderful service
PB
PeteB
Alabama
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took our team of 14 to The Fennec for lunch at noon. We were the only ones in this beautiful restaurant. There was only one server, which made sense, but by the time we left, there were three more tables and she was really working hard. She did a great job! I can only speak for me, but the burger was great! Also, the fries were good as well. Overall a great lunch place, and I hope they stay open for lunch, as it was really good.
5
5forwine
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great food. The Conecuh corn dogs as an app and the grilled redfish were top notch. Fun spot for good music. Not a place to go if you want to talk to the people you are with.
RC
RyanC
Northern Territ
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
They were closed ! After booking and traveling from my hotel they weren’t open on sundays huge disappointment.
C
Cleith
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
The food at the The Fennec was amazing! Everything our group ordered was delicious! Yes, we shared plates with each other.
CY
ChuckY
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was great. There was a performance on the small stage. Libby and Glenn. They were good. There was a high school reunion going on also. Cool group!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

The Fennec is rated 4.6 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of 2nd Ave. S and 17th St. S
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Johnny Harrington
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://thefennecbham.com/
Phone number
(205) 382-8011
Private party facilities
We have several rooms available to hold a variety of private events ranging from cocktail hours to weddings, including an entirely separate banquet kitchen dedicated to events. Please contact our event booking team to better assist you with your Private Party needs! (659)208-2480

The Fennec

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Wily Wings$13.00

Conecuh Corndogs$9.00

Hitch Knot$9.00

Charc and Cheese$19.00

Fried Green Beans$9.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00

Salads

Fennec Mixed Greens$13.00

Classic Caesar$10.00

Fennec Veggie Plate$13.00

The Wedge$10.00

Entrees

Braised Short Rib$24.00

Chef's Fish$26.00

Low Country Pork Belly$19.00

16 Oz Hand Cut Ribeye$37.00

Craft's Tenders$14.00

The Fennec Burger$15.00

P.B.L.T$15.00

Porterhouse Porkchop$24.00

Shrimp and Grits$24.00

Grilled Chicken$15.00

Sides

Fennec Fries$4.00

Onion Rings$6.00

Chef's Mixed Veggies$6.00

Collard Greens$4.00

Desserts

Rustic Fruit Tart$7.00

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar$7.00

Spiced Sweet Potato Cake$7.00

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse$7.00

Chocolate Torte$7.00

Libations

Cocktails

Foxy Lady$12.00

Jolene$12.00

Tupelo Honey$12.00

Rose Garden$11.00

Hello Darlin'$11.00

The Gambler$12.00

Ring of Fire$11.00

Wine

Prince Alexandre / Brut / Loire Valley, France$10.00

La Vis / Pinot Grigio / Trenno, Italy$11.00

Mohua / Sauvignon Blanc / New Zealand$10.00

Chalk Hill / Chardonnay / Russian River Valley, CA$12.00

August Kessler "R" Riesling / Rheingau, Germany$12.00

Las Campanas / Rosé / Navarra, Spain$9.00

Pike Road / Pinot Noir / Willamee Valley, OR$12.00

Bodegas Ego "Acuma" Red Blend / Jumilla, Spain$10.00

Bonanza / Cabernet / California$12.00

Poggio Anima "Belial" Toscana Sangiovese / Tuscany, Italy$12.00

Chateau Monplaisir / Bordeaux / Right Bank, France$9.00

Beer - Domestic

Bud Light

Michelob Ultra

Budweiser

Miller Lite

Miller High Life

Coors Light

Coors Banquet

Sierra Nevada Pale

Shiner Bock

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Beer - Imported

Corona Light

Corona Extra

Modelo Especial

Stella Artois

Beer - Locals

Good People IPA

Good People Pale

Cahaba Blonde

Cahaba Italian Lager