The Fig Tree

Name: The Fig Tree
Address: 3160 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States, 35243
Telephone: (205) 969-6711
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

326 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

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From the freshest fish in Birmingham to creole favorites, you are sure to find something that ignites your taste buds. Quality, seasonal ingredients are the top priority of our Chef, and nothing else will do.

“Come in with an open palate and trust us,” says executive chef Jon Holland. Game meats, Southern soul food, and fresh Gulf seafood is what we do!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(205) 969-6711
Website
http://thefigbham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jon Holland

Location
3160 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Cross street
Pipeline Road
Parking details
Parking available at the back of Results Salon. Handicapped entrance in the front - please call ahead so we can greet you and lead you in.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Green Tomatoes$8.95
Cornmeal dusted and lightly fried, with remoulade & house chow-chow
Crawfish Eggrolls$11.95
Crawfish, mixed greens, and house spices, hand-rolled then deep-fried, served with sriracha remoulade
Truffle Fries$11.95
Fresh cut and tossed in truffle oil, topped with shaved parmesan
Crab Cakes$16.95
Greg Abrams' crab claw meat pan-seared & served with remoulade

House Specials

Barry's Bistro Steak$32.95
Prime Angus beef selection grilled to order with two eggs, bacon, truffle fries, and housemade hollandaise
Dayboat Brunch$28.95
Fresh, line-caught fish from Greg Abrams over our famous cheddar grits
Fig Tree Hash$14.95
Two over-easy eggs and sausage gravy on top of shredded hashbrowns with onions, peppers & jalapenos, bacon & Swiss
Crabcake Situation$17.95
Pan-seared claw meat crab cakes on top of fried green tomatoes, with two over-easy eggs & hollandaise
Truck Stop Chicken & Waffle$14.95
Crispy-fried boneless chicken breast over a Belgian waffle, classic, or Nashville hot
Brunch Burger$14.95
McEwen and Sons' beef topped with an over-easy egg and bacon on a brioche bun, served with fries
Mimi's Truck Stop Special$11.95
Two eggs, oven-roasted bacon, Belgian waffle, and your choice of hashbrowns or cheddar grits
Fig Tree Salad$8.95
Mixed greens, cucumber, onion, tomato, & shaved parmesan
- With Blackened or Fried Chicken$15.95
Seven Layer Wedge$8.95
iceberg, tomato, onion, bacon, English peas, cheddar and housemade ranch dressing
- With Blackened or Fried Chicken$15.95

What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

326 Reviews

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debb
Atlanta Metro
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience2
Did not have our reservation therefore given table in the light rain and waiter did not have time to wait on us.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outdoor dining is incredible. The food is delicious. I love everything about this place!
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jaqir
Alabama
115 reviews
vip
4.0
115 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good. The crab cake has too much filler and less crab but tasty. The fried green tomatoes were okay. The steak and truffle fries were very good and perfectly cooked. The coffee was terrible. It’s a nice neighborhood restaurant staff nice and accommodating
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marcusj
New Orleans
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great!!!
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5thtimediner
Alabama
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Brought grandchildren for brunch. They enjoyed their meal as did my wife and I.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food! Server was nice and engaging. We sat outside and the weather was wonderful. Definitely going back soon
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Brunch
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StanH
Mobile
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food and they seated us early! Abut hot outside but the cucumber cooler helped!!
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent brunch menu. The food was terrific!
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markp
Alabama
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love fig tree and they are pet friendly
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c3po
Alabama
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellently prepared and wonderfully served.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great meal and beverages. The service was challenged by the covid staffing shortage, but the whole experience was fantastic. The fillet was perfect and melted like butter. The truffle fries were some of the best we have ever had. Thanks for a great experience!
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robinl
Alabama
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great food as always. Service is lacking but our server was very nice
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Jenn
Alabama
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorites, always delicious and fresh food with a relaxed environment. Excellent steak and pork chop, delicious lemon martini! All was wonderful!
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markp
Alabama
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their food and service is always excellent we always have a great time when we go there it's also dog friendly on the patio
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a quirky setting. Excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal lunch patio. Southern comfort food and southern hospitality.
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Sndrcat
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed brunch at the Fig Tree. It was a nice day to sit on the porch. 3 of our party got the Nashville hot chicken and waffles and I got the fried green tomato BLT (minus the chow-chow) and it was soooo good!!! We also had some lemon drop martinis that were on point, we are picky about them. The chef even brought us some grilled corn that was soooo good! They need to add it to their menu!
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BebopGato
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tasty, innovative food with very friendly service. Limited seating during brunch, so would probably need a reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this place! Small town feel and the food was excellent. Every single person on staff was so friendly and personable. Will be back! Thanks!
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had some fresh grouper, and it was fantastic. The server was friendly and attentive, and did a great job explaining all the specials. Also the proprietor, who was also the chef, came out to say hi, and make sure everything was going well. Atmosphere was great as well. This was just a well run place altogether.
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Tuskaloosafoodie
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great farm to table experience. Specials are recommended By the Chef. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food perfectly cooked and nicely presented.
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RobertP
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a very nice time at the Fig Tree. The food was exceptionally good except for the fingerling potatoes, which were abnormally hot. The crab cakes and chicken fried chicken were some of the best I have had. Most of the guests sat outside on the very large deck. They all appeared to be having a great time.
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SabrinaF
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
food was excellent, loved that Chef came to tables to converse with guests. a bit pricy for quantity of food served.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chef was amazing and we all commented this was the best meal we had experienced in the last few years. For a tiny, off the beaten path restaurant it was amazing.
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foodie
Alabama
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was great! Our waiter was great! The good delivery was a little slow but we would definitely go back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was wonderful and it was so nice to sit outside!
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5thtimediner
Alabama
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Special menu for Valentines Day was good. Service was excellent. Not pleased with social distancing of tables in back room. Possibly that was because weather was too cold to allow outside dining.
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OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic farm to table restaurant!!
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ShawnaM
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
The filet was one of the most delicious steaks I’ve had in quite a while.
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RobertM
Las Vegas
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Had crab cakes for an appetizer and the philly sandwich. Both were great.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and the food was so delicious!!
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Jimbo
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great place to have a small business lunch! I wanted off the main drag, local flair place and The Fig Tree was my choice. Arriving, the hostess was so good and effective with making sure everything was just so. The appetizers (crab cakes & shellfish pastry) are to die for - a meal in themselves!. We opted for the salads but could have gorged on any item on the menu. Go to this place - Support this restaurant - they get 25% tipping for their care and service
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MartyMac
Alabama
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Discovered this small place while researching some place new to try. I find out it is my decorator's favorite place and they love it. My husband and I too fell in love with the food, service and the cute vibe. We definitely we will be back and plan on bringing out adult children!
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ew4ic
Los Angeles
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined here with family visiting from CA. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks. Friendly staff and delicious food. Always a great experience and a treat to dine here.
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Kareneve
Western NC
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience1
The inside DR had no ambiance w black cloths and harsh lights. Needs some candles or flowers and better lighting. Quieter music. Menu font too small to read. It was very loud in the room. And one waitress spoke excessively loudly.but waiter was excellent and friendly. Shrimp n Grits were great and over priced. The SMALL warm mushroom salad was mediocre and overpriced. For those prices some sides should come with the dish. The $15 cake was lovely and not all that good— just an impressive round slice. Too sweet with not great peach n brandy flavor . I think that What was the combination I can’t remember. We spend money going to good restaurants and were disappointed.We would love to see this restaurant make it and it has a pretty good menu if the pricing is reconsidered and if plates are larger or sides are added, and the dining room ambience is softened .The chef and the waiver we had were nice n friendly.
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Robinco
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience3
Fabulous brunch!
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KeithM
Alabama
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
We went after church on Sunday. Menu was very limited "brunch menu". When I asked waitress if this was all they had, she told us about 6 other dishes they had available. So make sure you ask about non-menu items available. The 3 of us all ordered off the menu.
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Sharyn
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and in appropriate time frame for waiting. Thought lunch prices for a small meal, shrimp and grits, was high for lunch.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Fig Tree offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 969-6711.

The Fig Tree is rated 4.5 stars by 326 OpenTable diners.

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3160 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Additional information

Cross street
Pipeline Road
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking available at the back of Results Salon. Handicapped entrance in the front - please call ahead so we can greet you and lead you in.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Holland
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thefigbham.com/
Phone number
(205) 969-6711

The Fig Tree

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Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Fried Green Tomatoes$8.95

Crawfish Eggrolls$11.95

Truffle Fries$11.95

Crab Cakes$16.95

House Specials

Barry's Bistro Steak$32.95

Dayboat Brunch$28.95

Fig Tree Hash$14.95

Crabcake Situation$17.95

Truck Stop Chicken & Waffle$14.95

Brunch Burger$14.95

Mimi's Truck Stop Special$11.95

Fig Tree Salad$8.95

Seven Layer Wedge$8.95

What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The Fig Tree offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Fig Tree restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information