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The Fennec, Birmingham, AL

The Fennec

4.7
4.7
190 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
The Fennec features a Southern Farm-to-Table cuisine with worldly influences. Our goal is to have numerous items for all guest, dietary preferences and restrictions. We look to provide an upscale dining experience with our food, beverage but most our service.

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

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 382-8011
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Williams
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    Corner of 2nd Ave. S and 17th St. S
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Best Value

  • Alabama

    Kid-friendly

  • Alabama

    Good for groups

  • Alabama

    Hot spot

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham

    Best Service

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Good for groups

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Birmingham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Birmingham

    Lively

190 Reviews
  1. CharlesF

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Service was bad, steak undercooked and took an excessive amount of time to cook to temperature I wanted. Server barley stopped to check on us. Not impressed and not going back again. Our bill was mixed up with another table. The music was good so if that's what you like great, if you want good service and food this is not the place! Usually, I would give a place another chance but after the service and the bill situation which made us feel uncomfortable and like we were wrong to ask for proof the bill was right eliminated the second chance. Nothing better than making a customer feel uncomfortable!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a cool little spot. The music was great plus football in the big screens! My husband got the vixen burger and I had grits and greens with blackened salmon..so good! The ring of fire margarita was delicious!

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  3. AAMDOTD

    San Antonio

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great little neighborhood gem I found on Open table from the excellent reviews. Only open during the lunch/brunch time on weekends otherwise only Open for dinner. Great jazz band playing and terrific brunch options. We were visiting from out of town and glad we found this place. Definitely will go back if we ever go back to Birmingham!

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  4. MiaInBirmingham

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    This is a great music venue...and the brunch was pretty good. It's really more about the music and ambience than dining...and that's OK...We are lucky to have a space like this in Birmingham!

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  5. Kris

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The hostesses were pretty unprofessional, so our first impression was not the greatest. However, everyone else was fantastic. Our waitress was incredibly kind and helpful, and the food & cocktails were delicious.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Front hostesses very impatient and not too customer oriented. Waiter was amazing and changed the game for the positive. Vibe was positive., music excellent and food was delicious.

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  7. JimL

    Alabama

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We tried a new entertainer for us, Daniel Bowden. Did not much care for his choice of songs or style of singing nor his voice. But it was OK. My issue is that I freeze in The Fennec. All year round. I have to wear a jacket even in the summer and still feel cold at times. plus I don't know what the bid deal is, but I wanted grilled salmon. it comes with rice and seasonal vegetables. I wanted roasted potatoes and green beans and was told there would be an upcharge of $2 for each one. That's ridiculous. I settle on the rice but cannot eat the vegetable as they have bell peppers in them. They did not upcharge me but had to ask a manager. Said they would not do it again. May just have to not order dinner there anymore.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Loved the beignets and the live band on Sunday for brunch! Must go and will be telling everyone to do the same!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu and staff. We will be back in the very near future

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    アメリカ南部を感じる音楽に料理も美味しく良い雰囲気でした。毎日ライブが行われています。今回は早い時間でしたのでバースタンドでのライブのみでしたが、中央ステージ行われる9時〜も次回楽しみたいと思います。

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  11. TheresaMcK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at the Fennec recently before a show at Red Mountain Theatre. Great experience! Nice ambiance, good food, and great service. Highly recommend!

    1 person found this helpful

  12. PranaVA

    Richmond

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thomas is the best! He went out of his way to make sure our experience was amazing from start to finish. The food was good. We got salads and sandwiches and the brussells app. Great wine and beer choices. Glad y'all were open at 4p so we could have an early meal. We will definitely dine here again the next time we are in town.

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  13. AllisonS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing brunch!! Music, food, service and venue were wonderful. Highly recommend the chicken & waffles!

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  14. JimL

    Alabama

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Treated very well by the staff and management as usual. I fine experience all round.

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  15. TeraL

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    All our dinners and appetizers were great except for the lobster bisque. But they took it off my bill! Great waitress and the dinner music was fantastic. The band was good but the music was so loud we couldn't hardly understand her songs. Overall fun place! Definitely recommend!

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  16. TheresaM

    Alabama

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice evening. TY for having us. Very attentive server.

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  17. MSvin

    Alabama

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. This a sleeper place to eat that we found going to dinner before Red Mountain Theater. Been there probably 5 times!!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Staff was excellent. Food was out of this world amazing. Band was phenomenal!!

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  19. Lloyd2017

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our first time to visit and was so pleased with the customer care and attention we were given. All the food orders were extremely good and pleasing to the eye. I have food allergies and they went out of their way to cook me an entre. We will definitely be back!

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  20. MeshumbiC

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food great energy prices are reasonable drinks are really good the staff was really professional overall for my second time 10/10

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  21. Random

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I could give it a 10 I would. Great dinner. Fantastic cocktails. Great band.

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  22. betht

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grits and collard greens with red snapper was excellent. Service was very attentive.

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  23. JaneBD

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about it! Food was exceptional, our waiter Paul was attentive and friendly and helpful. The musicians were astounding! Will return

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  24. ChefMatt3002

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The venue was cool. Full food menu. Full bar. Lots of whiskey! Perfect for date night or just getting out for a great meal.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a family ambiance! Very nice, with live music who played our favorites. The food was amazing too! A definite repeat with our family.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Father’s Brunch was great. We would recommend and will be back.

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  27. DianeD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and atmosphere. We say in the lounge very nice

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  28. GregM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Dinner selections were varied, plenty to choose from. Service was excellent

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  29. Wigenout

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time for dinner last night. Anna Kate was a fantastic server. Drinks and food were delicious.

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  30. TamaraH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and drinks. Amazing servers and staff. Great live music. Definitely will return!

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  31. JimL

    Alabama

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    3 stars on food only because we did not eat that night.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was great. Apps, entrees, and drinks. We didn’t stay for the live music but what we heard was great.

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  33. Chardra

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was absolutely amazing. The service is by far the best in the area.

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  34. Aubie1989

    Alabama

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A fun place for live music. The food is good, the service was great, and they have a very good bar. It can be a bit loud in the back where their 2 stages are. If you want more quite conversation stay in the front or outdoor patio. I will be back!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating my husband birthday it was great . The food and service was 100 i enjoyed everything

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Great service! Thomas (I hope that’s right) was amazing!

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  37. Jess

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance was a really nice vibe for a last minute mothers day brunch for my mom. We ordered the fried green tomatoes as an app with the crab and they were great. Sadly, my mom and i's entree were underwhelming. I asked for my steak to be cooked medium and it was basically well done and seared. My mothers chicken and waffles were cooked extra crispy and the chicken had no seasoning. I wouldn't come again for the brunch (the $20 bottle for mimosas was the best part) but I would like to visit at night to check the vibes and food then.

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  38. foodieoodie

    Alabama

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    first timer for brunch and it was really good. prices were reasonable. we will be back!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Mother’s Day. We enjoyed the music, atmosphere, and knowledgeable wait staff. The flowers were beautiful on the table and the server shared mocktail information and the bar created delicious drinks for the kids. Food was hot and generous portions. We will be back again!

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  40. MelH

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was pleasantly surprised on Mother’s Day! Wonderful brunch celebration! Loved the music!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

FAQs

The Fennec offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 382-8011.

The Fennec is rated 4.7 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fennec

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 Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Williams
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • 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
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