The Essential
2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham
(205) 718-7612
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Twice in one day. First ever visit was for lunch. Brought colleagues for dinner the same day. Both experiences were fantastic. Food is delicious. The five grain salad with chicken for lunch was luscious, the Chicken Piri Piri for dinner was food memory in the making - super flavorful and perfectly cooked. Excellent service both times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We expected more. Sadly it didn’t happen. Service was almost nonexistent. The fee was good, but not great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Cool place but very expensive. A bit upscale. Cheeseburger fries Coke and tip 37.00.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Very pleasant staff all willing to care for your needs in a professional and sophisticated manner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place is a tucked away cozy treat! From the moment you walk in the door, you feel welcome. The atmosphere and ambience is amazing as well. All of the staff were extremely friendly, and management visited our table to check on us as well. My wife and I had the burger and the chicken dish, both of which were amazing. My wife really enjoyed the sourdough bread appetizer. We finished with their in house made sorbets. The blackberry banana and the peach were both so refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Second time trying to eat here. The food is on point but they are always busy. Willing to wait for a table, especially when they tell you is it a 30-40 minute wait. 90 minutes later and watching parties that have waited far less time for a seat get seated. Treated like we are invisible/don’t exist. Phenomenally frustrating.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
The decor and atmosphere is really nice. The burger was fine it’s a good size, the pasta cacio di peppers had too much salt, was too soft felt overcooked. the tiramisu has a good flavor, but it’s not an original tiramisu taste. You need to have a reservation, but they do have seats at the bar. Overall is a fine restaurant, too pricy for what we experience. The customer service is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Beautiful atmosphere, friendly smiles and the food was phenomenal. I got the cheeseburger big Mac style with fries and every bite was worth it. Prices are on the higher side but with the quality of food and service I have no complaints at all. Definitely will be returning when im back in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It really is the best burger in bham🍔. Note: A few of the other menu items aren’t so good including the peri peri chicken but they knocked it out of the park with the burger. Espresso was good also
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My husband and I went out for dinner. The food was very good, and the waitress was friendly. Our food was brought out quickly, but we felt uncomfortable because most of the staff were staring at us, one of the kitchen workers kept looking at us, and we even had to change seats. As soon as we finished our meal, the waitress asked if we wanted anything else and immediately brought us the check without us asking for it. It basically felt like they wanted us to leave.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely delicious! Service was very slow. And it is extremely loud and tables are VERy close together.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Really enjoyed the food, wine and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah was the best server!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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