Trendy contemporary American cafe offering lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, plus specialty cocktails.
4.7 – 452 reviews $$ • Restaurant
Menu
| Pasta | |
| Gemelli Cacio E Pepe, Tellicherry Peppercorns | $12.00 |
| Bucatini With Mustard Greens, Chili, Garlic, And Benton’s Country Ham | $14.00 |
| Paccheri With Shiitake, Beech, Oyster Mushrooms, Tarragon | $16.00 |
| Rigatoni With Chorizo Bolognese, Cultured Cream, Manchego | $17.00 |
| Canestri With Gulf Shrimp, Soffrito, Castelvetrano Olives, Dill | $18.00 |
| Dessert | |
| ‘Rocky Road’ Ice Cream With Croissant Crouton | $6.00 |
| Chocolate Pots De Crème | $7.00 |
| Carrot Cake With Swiss Meringue Buttercream, Cream Cheese, Pecans, Toasted Coconut | $7.00 |
| Strawberry Shortcake With Brown Butter Streusel And Strawberry Malt Ice Cream | $8.00 |
| Drinks – Sparkling | |
| E. Dupont “Bouché” Sparkling cider | pays d’auge, france |
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| Frv Sparkling rosé | beaujolais, france |
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| Deligeroy Sparkling white | loire valley, france |
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| Drinks – White | |
| Broabent Vinho verde | minho, portugal |
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| Fattoria Laila Verdicchio | marche, italy |
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| Novellum Chardonnay | languedoc-roussillon, france |
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| Brocard White burgundy | burgundy, france |
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| Burgans Albariño | galicia, spain |
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| Drinks – Pink | |
| Kruger “Rumor” Pinot noir rosé | nahe, germany |
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| Drinks – Red | |
| Domaine Filliatreau Saumur-champigny | loire valley, france |
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| Angelin Langhe nebbiolo | piedmont, italy |
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| Poggio Anima ‘Belial’ Sangiovese | tuscany, italy |
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| Bouchard Pinot noir | burgundy, france |
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| Hecht & Bonnier ‘Minervois’ Grenache, syrah | langeudoc-roussillon, france |
$45.00 |
| Miraja Ruche di monferrato | piedmont, italy |
$50.00 |
| Le Haut Medoc D’issan Cabernet sauvignon, merlot | bordeaux, france |
$60.00 |
| Drinks – Cocktails | |
| Americano Refreshing bittersweet aperitif |
$10.00 |
| Derby Cocktail Fruity bourbon classic |
$10.00 |
| Morocco Mole Sparkling strawberry cocktail |
$10.00 |
| 20th Century Light gin sour with crème de cacao |
$8.00 |
| Ti Punch Classic rum punch with lime and cane sugar |
$12.00 |
| Roger T. Bannon Light martini with spice notes and a hint of sweetness |
$9.00 |
| Mr. Jinks Manhattan like nightcap with tequila and coffee |
$9.00 |
| Monbazillac French dessert wine with notes of peach and berries |
$9.00 |
| Drinks – Beer | |
| Prairie ‘Standard’ Farmhouse ale |
$5.00 |
| Good People Ipa | $5.00 |
| Southern Star ‘Bombshell Blonde’ American blonde ale |
$5.00 |
| Moody Tongue Grapefruit pilsner |
$6.00 |
| Tecate Muy buena cerveza |
$3.50 |
| The Essential | |
| Sourdough Bread From bandit patisserie, herb butter |
$4.00 |
| Soup Of The Day | $4.00 |
| Frittelle Manchego and black pepper |
$7.00 |
| Country Pate Walnuts, cherries, sherry, benton’s ham, tapenade, sourdough, cardamom pickles |
$10.00 |
| Chicken Liver Mousse Buttermilk sage crackers |
$7.00 |
| Pimento Cheese Smoked cheddar, pickles, buttermilk crackers |
$7.00 |
| Grilled Baby Carrots Whipped tahini, chili crisp, local honey, fresh herbs |
$9.00 |
| Mushroom Toast Beurre blanc, fresh thyme, sourdough toast |
$10.00 |
| Beef Tartare Tater tot, kimchi, mustard, pickles |
$12.00 |
| Little Gem Salad Creamy lemon vinaigrette, pistachios, wiscorino |
$8.00 |
| Chop Salad Kale, cabbage, apples, sarvechhio, pepitas |
$10.00 |
| 5 Grain Salad Freekeh, wheat berries, barley, quinoa, greens, avocado, walnuts, whipped feta |
$14.00 |
| Ham Sandwich Smoked jambon, onion jam, gruyere, dijonaise, sourdough, potato chips |
$14.00 |
| Fish Sandwich Napa cabbage slaw, dilly mayo, brioche bun, potato chips |
$16.00 |
| Essential Burger 8oz grass-fed beef, cheddar, caramelized onions, dijonaise, dill pickles, brioche bun, fries |
$16.00 |
| Seafood Stew Soffrito, vinho verde, fresh herbs, aioli, sourdough |
$18.00 |
| Half Chicken Piri Piri Peanuts from next door, lime gremolata, and fries |
$22.00 |
| Heritage Pork Chop Roasted apples, carrots, and turnips with dijon vinaigrette |
$26.00 |
| Steak Aux Champignon Prime ny strip, roasted sweet potato and greens, mushroom-peppercorn sauce |
$27.00 |
| The Essential Dinner | |
| Cheese Straws Smoked paprika, cheddar |
$2.00 |
| Crispy Taters Fresh herbs, duke’s mayo |
$5.00 |
| Sourdough Bread Honey butter |
$4.00 |
| Green Salad Sarvecchio, croutons, red wine vinaigrette |
$7.00 |
| Eggplant Frites Salsa roja |
$9.00 |
| Peppers And Okra Sesame, sea salt |
$7.00 |
| Chicken Liver Eclair Chicken liver mousse, onion jam, pistachios |
$10.00 |
| Heirloom Tomatoes Ricotta, basil, fried bread |
$9.00 |
| Summer Pie Tomatoes, squash, custard, brisee |
$12.00 |
| Crab Tartine Butter beans, yellow corn, aioli, herb salad, sourdough |
$14.00 |
| Spaghetti Yellow corn, fennel, cilantro |
$15.00 |
| Rigatoni Chorizo, cultured cream, manchego |
$17.00 |
| Bucatini Zucchini, tomato, castelvetrano olives, sarvecchio, basil |
$15.00 |
| Cacio E Pepe Spaghetti, sarveccio, tellicherry peppercorns, olive oil |
$14.00 |
| Heritage Chicken Ravigote, shallots |
$22.00 |
| Pork Shoulder Cucumbers, peanuts from next door, peach salsa |
$22.00 |
| Fish Of The Day Fennel, zucchini, beurre blanc |
$25.00 |
| Bar Steak Panzanella, peppercorn butter |
$29.00 |
| Peach Basil Ice Cream Brown butter crumb |
$6.00 |
| Blackberry Almond Cake Ginger ice cream, almond streusel |
$7.00 |
| Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Mini macs |
$7.00 |
| Cookie Plate Daily selection |
$5.00 |
| Lemon Tart Torched meringue, blueberries |
$8.00 |
| Others | |
| Cheese Straws | $3.00 |
| Frittelle With Manchego And Black Pepper | $7.00 |
| Radishes With Lemon Chili Butter And Sea Salt | $7.00 |
| Chicken Liver Mousse With Buttermilk Sage Crackers | $7.00 |
| Beets With Goat Cheese, Pistachio Granola, Strawberry Vinegar | $9.00 |
| Fried Spring Onions With Honey Mustard Sauce | $3.00 |
| Snap Pea Cobb Salad With Benton’s Ham And Wiscorino | $10.00 |
| Beef Tartare, Tater Tot, Kimchi, Mustard, Pickles | $12.00 |
| 5 Grain Salad With Freekeh, Wheat Berries, Barley, Greens, Avocado, Walnuts, Whipped Feta | $14.00 |
| Ham Sandwich, Onion Jam, Gruyere, Dijonaise, Potato Chips | $14.00 |
| Fish Sandwich, Cabbage Slaw, Paprika Mayo, Brioche Bun | $16.00 |
| Half Chicken Piri Piri With Peanut Lime Gremolata And Crispy Potatoes | $22.00 |
| Fish Of The Day, Ramp Confit, Watercress Pistou, Lima Beans, Lemon Oil | |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Contact The Essential
Address: 2018 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 703-3012
Website: https://essentialbham.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11AM–10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–10PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 9AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 9AM–2PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM–10PM |
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