2215 First Avenue N.
Birmingham, AL

205-718-7612

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Watermelon season doesn’t have to end! Our house Negroni keeps the season going with a big rock made of clarified yellow watermelon from @larderfoods. Starting out like a classic and ending with a sweet watermelon twist as the ice melts makes i
New season. New caprese. Roasted butternut squash from @boydharvestfarm with the same excellent @liuzzicheese mozzarella from @larderfoods. Available for lunch and dinner every day! #essentialbham
Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner, here are a few of our favorite face to welcome you. See you this weekend! #essentialbham
You deserve homemade pasta today and everyday. Trust us - the pork osso bucco tortelli is *chefs kiss* 🤌
Scoop, there it is! Pistachio mint ice cream that is. #essentialbham #birminghamal
Last beer drinking holiday of the year! Come celebrate all of your hard work with another $15 Essential Burger + Alabama Light special! We’ll be serving it up all day 11am-9pm, dine-in only. (Don’t forget to ask about the @bearcreekfarm
Patio dining is the move, especially when the weather’s this good. Fresh air, cold drinks, and a menu you actually want to keep coming back to. All that’s missing is you.

OPEN FOR Dine in and Carry Out Every Day

Lunch & Dinner
Monday-Friday 11am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday 5pm-9pm

Brunch
Saturday and Sunday Brunch 9am-2p