The Essential

The Essential

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An American Bistro
Lunch - Dinner - Weekend Brunch
Craft Cocktails - Natural Wine - Good Food

Photos from The Essential's post 05/29/2026

Tiny sunglasses. Cold spritz. Patio table & these Essential summertime menu updates:

• Caprese Salad — liuzi fior di latte, heirloom tomatoes from , wild ramp vinaigrette, basil oil
• Hummus + Pickles — chickpeas, Santa Cruz olive oil, sourdough & housemade pickles
• Agnolotti Pomodoro — herbed ricotta & goat cheese, sungold tomato sauce, saffron butter
• Casarecce — morels, broccoli, Shelburne aged cheddar & herbed breadcrumbs (your mom’s broccoli casserole with a glow up)

See you outside! ☀️😎

Photos from The Essential's post 05/14/2026

Bubbles flowing, duck roasting, oysters chilling.

Join Chef Victor King and Vom Boden for a wine dinner filled with whole duck au poivre, raw oysters, bratwurst, spring veggies & bubbles on the table all night long.

A little fancy. A little chaotic. Served family style. Exactly how we like it.

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2215 First Avenue N
Birmingham, AL
35203

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm