Chez Fonfon

Chez Fonfon Chez Fonfon is a casual, bustling bistro in the heart of Five Points South transporting you to Paris, Lyon or Nice. Vive le Fonfon!
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Chez Fonfon is a cozy, casual French bistro that transfers you to Paris, Lyons or Nice. Opened in 2000 by Pardis and Frank Stitt, Chez Fon Fon is a bustling bistro serving classic, hearty French fare: steak tartare, moules frites, sautéed trout with brown butter, escargots, and homemade charcuterie. We offer the most delicious wines, chosen for their value and typicity, from the Loire, Rhône and L

anguedoc. Patrick Dunne (of Lucullus fame) is responsible for the decor, including authentic elements such as the French Belle Epoque café tables and 100 year old etched glass door from Lyons. The marble wainscoting and mahogany paneling for the bar were rescued out of a glorious old Birmingham office building. Stop by for a quick snack, sumptuous meal or a glass of wine. Maybe even a game of boule in our courtyard—we’ll help you keep score.

Roasted heritage chicken with asparagus, peas, and bulb onion. And...the trout amandine.
05/28/2026

Roasted heritage chicken with asparagus, peas, and bulb onion. And...the trout amandine.

05/22/2026
Bandol, a dreamy landscape between Marseille and Toulon, is famous for its Mourvèdre-based wines. Domaine Tempier is one...
05/21/2026

Bandol, a dreamy landscape between Marseille and Toulon, is famous for its Mourvèdre-based wines. Domaine Tempier is one of the purest expressions of this terroir, producing some of the most compelling and soulful wines of France. There is a wild and rustic edge to these wines that we had the opportunity to experience first-hand. Years ago, on a Kermit Lynch wine adventure to Domaine Tempier, we were led through a tasting of the single vineyard wines in their cellar. Afterward, we were all fortunate enough to enjoy a meal prepared by the cooking queen of Provence, Lulu Peyraud, and the Marseillaise classic—Bouillabaisse—with several cool bottles of Bandol rosé.

The wines of Domaine Tempier have established a cult following for many reasons, but one thing is for sure—they stand out as the proud benchmark of Provençal wines.

Moules with white wine & curry butter.
05/19/2026

Moules with white wine & curry butter.

Over the years at Fonfon. Santé!
05/15/2026

Over the years at Fonfon. Santé!

More throwbacks of our early days...
05/14/2026

More throwbacks of our early days...

In honor of our 26th anniversary, we wanted to share some of the scenes from the early days. We think these are all circ...
05/13/2026

In honor of our 26th anniversary, we wanted to share some of the scenes from the early days. We think these are all circa 2006, but comment below if you know exactly when!

An indulgence every mother deserves. Bring her by for a Basque cake.
05/09/2026

An indulgence every mother deserves. Bring her by for a Basque cake.

Quite the pair. Lunch is calling.
05/08/2026

Quite the pair. Lunch is calling.

Address

2007 11th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL
35205

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 9:30pm
Friday 11am - 9:30pm
Saturday 4pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12059393221

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