16. BONDIR
Cambridge, MA
17. NORTH POND
Chicago, IL
18. FARM & FISHERMAN
Philadelphia, PA
19. ALMA
Minneapolis, MN
20. HOT AND HOT FISH CLUB
Birmingham, AL

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Photo Courtesy of: Hot & Hot Fish Club

Hot and Hot Fish Club
Birmingham, AL

2180 11TH COURT S.
205-933-5474
WWW.HOTANDHOTFISHCLUB.COM

Think of Hot and Hot as the other side of the coin from the Highlands Bar & Grill. While the latter's dining room has a calm and somewhat formal feel to it, making it a favorite with the city's establishment, Hot & Hot is bustling with younger diners looking to make a night out of its combination of good food and lively atmosphere. But a fun evening isn't the only thing Chris and Idie Hasting offer: They and their crew will tantalize you with dishes like an heirloom cauliflower gratin with Petals from the Past pecans and bread crumbs or a roast venison chop with rutabaga, marjoram and persimmon juice. A number of reviewers raved about an heirloom "tomato salad to die for," with one telling us, "Nothing beats [it], except maybe their shrimp and grits, or maybe their donuts . . ."