2018 Morris Ave
Birmingham, AL

Book your The Essential reservation on Resy

OPEN FOR Dine in and Carry Out
Tuesday-Friday 11am-10pm
Saturday 9am-2p | 5pm-10pm (Bar open all day)
Sunday 9am-2pm

Have you had our Chicken Piri Piri?! It’s a perfect combination of sweet and smoky, perfectly balanced with peanut lime gremolata. And did we mention the heap of hand-cut fries?! It’s amazing!
Team Essential is growing! We are now hiring servers for our front of house team. We offer great benefits, excellent pay and the best team around. Come and party with us! Email your resume to hiring@essentialbham.com. ✨
The Essential Burger. A magical experience. ✨
roasted @irelandfarms eggplant, summer tabouleh, sourdough from our bakery @banditbham
Come and hang with us this weekend! Burrata with local tomatoes, zucchini and fresh basil pesto is the refreshment you need! AND - it’s very chill downtown, so find a local restaurant to support!
NOW. OPEN. TUESDAYS. Starting this week, we’re adding Tuesdays to our schedule! We’ll see you 11am - 10pm for all-day service. Walk-ins are welcome, and reservations are available through Resy. See you soon!
It’s that time! We are building our FOH team at Bar La Fête! We are hiring a Front of House Manager and servers for our Parisian-inspired wine bar. You must love people, love food and love wine. All positions are full-time for dinner serv
If you’re imbibing this weekend, might we suggest a frozen watermelon margarita? Available this weekend for Saturday and Sunday brunch! See you then! 🍉
@bearcreekfarm pork scallopini with snap peas, strawberries and tawny rosé vinegar
It’s SHISHITO season! Our first delivery from @irelandfarms has arrived, and on the menu they go! They’re blistered and served with mint yogurt and za’atar.