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The Hot and Hot Fish Club is a James Beard award-winning restaurant offering top-notch dining and impeccable service. The Hot and Hot Fish Club, located in Birmingham’s creative district at Pepper Place, takes a modern approach to blend Southern, French, and California cooking. The light-filled space highlights a chef’s counter and open kitchen, large windows, exposed brick. The spacious dining area features a 17-foot upholstered banquette ideal for casual, comfortable seating, accented by Greystone Italian marble tabletops and locally sourced hackberry wood. Since 1994, Chris and Idie Hastings and their team have developed an extensive network of purveyors, foragers, and artisans.
Cozy cafe serving farm-to-table regional fare, Gulf fish & wines in a historic building.
Hours
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2901 2nd Ave S # 110, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 933-5474
Website: https://www.hotandhotfishclub.com/
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Reviews
Charnelle M.
I sat at the chef‘s table and it was such an amazing experience! I made a reservation when they first opened at 5 PM, so I didn’t have any issues with wait times. Nate was my waiter, and he was so kind and helpful. For my appetizer, I had a half dozen oysters, and for dinner I had the pork tomahawk. I also had the winter spritz cocktail. Everything was absolutely amazing and I truly enjoyed my experience! Everyone was so kind and welcoming! Five stars for them!
… moreScott Sweetow
Celebratory dinner at this amazing Michelin featured restaurant Hot and Hot Fish Club, one of only 12 so-featured in the state of Alabama, run by a James Beard award-winning chef with whom I got to speak to at length during dinner.
We sat at the chef’s table, which is a long but narrow arrangement edging the kitchen area so that you can see all the work being done up close, interact with the chefs, and see your food being prepared. It was very cool! 
The food was excellent, piping hot, flavorful, and really took advantage of the farm to table vibe that the restaurant cultivates. A feast for the eyes and the mouth. Enjoyed an awesome bottle of a 2022 Faust Cabernet; a great accompaniment for my pork shank, which I discuss in greater detail below. The saffron and ginger broth bouillabaisse was prepared in the traditional French style, but had some really interesting additions, particularly the artistic use of Red Snapper cheek.
For my appetizer, I had the Wagyu beef carpaccio, which was cut thicker than I usually like, but tasty nonetheless. The pork shank had a great autumn feel to it with sweet potato’s, spaetzle, apples and collard greens. My girlfriend’s black grouper was expertly prepared with a variety of autumn vegetables, and the seven layer carrot cake for dessert was not overly sweet as is the case with many carrot cake recipes, but had just the right amount of spice. Will definitely be back to try this place out again, along with chef Christopher Hasting’s other restaurant (Ovenbird) located a stone’s throw away from this one.
… moreWe sat at the chef’s table, which is a long but narrow arrangement edging the kitchen area so that you can see all the work being done up close, interact with the chefs, and see your food being prepared. It was very cool! 
The food was excellent, piping hot, flavorful, and really took advantage of the farm to table vibe that the restaurant cultivates. A feast for the eyes and the mouth. Enjoyed an awesome bottle of a 2022 Faust Cabernet; a great accompaniment for my pork shank, which I discuss in greater detail below. The saffron and ginger broth bouillabaisse was prepared in the traditional French style, but had some really interesting additions, particularly the artistic use of Red Snapper cheek.
For my appetizer, I had the Wagyu beef carpaccio, which was cut thicker than I usually like, but tasty nonetheless. The pork shank had a great autumn feel to it with sweet potato’s, spaetzle, apples and collard greens. My girlfriend’s black grouper was expertly prepared with a variety of autumn vegetables, and the seven layer carrot cake for dessert was not overly sweet as is the case with many carrot cake recipes, but had just the right amount of spice. Will definitely be back to try this place out again, along with chef Christopher Hasting’s other restaurant (Ovenbird) located a stone’s throw away from this one.
Rachel Charles
Got to enjoy the delicious cocktails before the with the beef Tartare and Surf&Turf appetizer before digging into the seared Magret Duck Breast. My husband also let me sample the Ancho-Rubbed Iberico Pork Chop. The meat was tender and cooked how I asked. The service was attentive but also didn’t hover. We had reservations with our friends from out of town on the patio and definitely enjoyed our food immensely.
… moreCelia Kucera
This restaurant is supposed to be one of the best in Birmingham, however, it was wildly overpriced. The vibe/atmosphere is great, especially sitting at chefs bar to watch them make the food. We split an entree, 2 apps, 1 dessert and only got 1 drink each and spent $90 a person. The tomato stack was amazing, everything else was average – don’t get the crudo – much too salty/fishy. Would go back for tomato stack & cocktails alone but not for dinner.
… moreBambi Darnell
Everything was amazing start to finish . Wr sat at the chefs table, which I recommend. Seeing all the dishes come out and being prepared was so entertaining..We had the bread and asparagus for appetizers, both were delicious. We had the pompano and snapper for entrees and the fish was cooked perfectly. The sides were fresh and delicious. The good was plated beautifully. We ended with Samoa tart. . Perfection! Wr both had cocktails from the cocktail.menu and they were so good. Our server was friendly and attentive . I just can’t say enough about how great this place is.
… moreGeorge Heinemann
We brought our new Your Choice Senior Care franchisees from Austin, TX to eat here last night, and it was the most impressive experience you could hope or wish for from a high end food establishment like Hot & Hot Fish Club. The service and menu is beyond compare, and our new owners are still talking about their experience there last night. Chef is a true culinary artisan!
… moreSelly Nu
In my opinion one of the best restaurants in Birmingham. The food was excellent. You feel like you made a journey to europe. We had the delicious beef Tatar and the tomato salat. We can highly recommend for the entree the duck and the lamp career. Both meats were absolutely on point and perfectly cocked. The chocolate soufflé made us feel like we were in Paris. Our server Kevin was attended and very friendly.
It’s not a cheap restaurant, but it’s worth every cent.
… moreIt’s not a cheap restaurant, but it’s worth every cent.
Michael Mickens
Great meal with my wife before the the Tina Turner musical at the BJCC.
Also, celebrating our anniversary and my wife’s birthday.
We had 5:00 p.m. reservations and we were seated promptly.
Enjoyed the ambiance of sitting at the chef’s counter.
Provided wonderful service by our server Ryan, our server assistant Kezia, and Niko.
The food was excellent starting with the opening act Pork Tamale.
For the Big Show my wife ordered the Low Country Yellow Edge Grouper. Loved the presentation
I ordered the Wood Fired Hanger Steak.
We both enjoyed our selections.
For the Closing Act we shared the Elton’s Chocolate Soufflé. Loved the presentation.
Top notch ambiance, food, and service.
… moreAlso, celebrating our anniversary and my wife’s birthday.
We had 5:00 p.m. reservations and we were seated promptly.
Enjoyed the ambiance of sitting at the chef’s counter.
Provided wonderful service by our server Ryan, our server assistant Kezia, and Niko.
The food was excellent starting with the opening act Pork Tamale.
For the Big Show my wife ordered the Low Country Yellow Edge Grouper. Loved the presentation
I ordered the Wood Fired Hanger Steak.
We both enjoyed our selections.
For the Closing Act we shared the Elton’s Chocolate Soufflé. Loved the presentation.
Top notch ambiance, food, and service.
Madison King
We sat at the chef’s table, which I highly recommend! We were on the far right of the bar and it was literally the best seat in the house! After being seated we met Chef Hastings which was awesome and our server was amazing, he helped both myself and my husband choose our entree. I had the Tile, with the Grouper preparation because I am a sucker for fish with a Parsnip Puree and it was perfect , literally. He had the Iberico Pork Chop, which was great as well and this is the first time I’ve ever even seen that available on a menu in the area. We had oysters as an appetizer and were graciously allowed to try the tartare as it was the most ordered appetizer coming out of the kitchen, after trying it I understand why, 10/10!!! Since we were celebrating our server noticed and we had a complimentary glass of champagne which was so thoughtful and kind. If you are looking for somewhere that does not send out a single bad dish and servers that love their career, here’s your spot, I watched them send out plate after plate of perfectly prepared dishes (the woman expediting was amazing) and I could have stayed all night lol! I didn’t even mention how beautiful the setting and ambience are, they also have a rather large patio if you enjoy eating outside. It’s perfect for a special night, or just a good meal.
… moreLucy Graves
Not the best experience- which was sorely disappointing as I’ve always heard great things about this place.
Ordered the $10 bread service (herb butter was just okay, even some sea salt would’ve made a difference), and the okra basket. Very average stuff for the price point.
The server informed us that the kitchen was backed up (which was strange as it was not packed) so we waited a while for our food.
I ordered the low country grouper and my husband ordered the steak. My fish came out wrong the first time and they had to take it back. It was okay- again, very average.
His steak was cooked great- but why is it cut up into pieces? Ruins the flavor and causes some of the pieces to turn a little tough.
The wine I had was good- but we skipped out on dessert and decided to head on out, after a very meh experience for $150+.
If you’re in Birmingham, I would recommend Automatic over this place.
… moreOrdered the $10 bread service (herb butter was just okay, even some sea salt would’ve made a difference), and the okra basket. Very average stuff for the price point.
The server informed us that the kitchen was backed up (which was strange as it was not packed) so we waited a while for our food.
I ordered the low country grouper and my husband ordered the steak. My fish came out wrong the first time and they had to take it back. It was okay- again, very average.
His steak was cooked great- but why is it cut up into pieces? Ruins the flavor and causes some of the pieces to turn a little tough.
The wine I had was good- but we skipped out on dessert and decided to head on out, after a very meh experience for $150+.
If you’re in Birmingham, I would recommend Automatic over this place.