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  1. OvenBird

    Spanish

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    The sweet smoke from two wood-burning ovens hits you before you reach the door. Inside, chef Chris Hastings runs a Spanish-inflected tapas spot with a sun-drenched dining room and a spacious patio that feels more backyard cookout than restaurant. Much of the food comes out of cast-iron skillets, the menu is built for sharing, and the Michelin Bib Gourmand keeps the crowd coming. Bring people you like enough to fight over the last empanada.

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    • Spanish omelet

      “From Spanish omelets dotted with chorizo vinaigrette to charred empanadas to finely-seared scallops set in ajo blanco sauce, the tapas-style menu does not shy away from flavor and is fully designed for sharing.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Charred empanadas

      “From Spanish omelets dotted with chorizo vinaigrette to charred empanadas to finely-seared scallops set in ajo blanco sauce, the tapas-style menu does not shy away from flavor and is fully designed for sharing.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Seared scallops

      “From Spanish omelets dotted with chorizo vinaigrette to charred empanadas to finely-seared scallops set in ajo blanco sauce, the tapas-style menu does not shy away from flavor and is fully designed for sharing.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Spiced molasses crème brûlée

      “For dessert, spiced molasses crème brûlée makes for a sweet send-off.”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    2810 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham, AL · Birmingham
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 5 PM

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday 5 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Wednesday 5 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Thursday Today 5 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Friday 5 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Saturday 5 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Sunday Not listed

    closing time may be changed due to chef's discretion

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    (205) 957-6686
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