Bistro 218

Bistro 218 is a French-leaning restaurant in downtown Birmingham, serving classical French cuisine with New Orleans influences. Favorites include quiche, duck confit, pomme frites and gumbo, alongside other specialty dishes on menus that change regularly. The restaurant also has an upscale bar with a rare liquor and wine selection.

The dining room is set in a two-story 1920s building in the financial and theater district, and the restaurant has been used as a filming location for major motion pictures. Reservations can be made through the website, and gift cards are available for purchase. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays.