Infinite amount of stars for the food but negative one star for how slow they are. So very hard to rate this place. So here is the downfall. It might have been the slowest dinner I ever had in my life. I had a 7:00 PM reservation and I arrived early and sat down at 6:50. After being greeted and ordering wine I placed an order of the pork belly appetizer at 7:05. The pork belly appetizer came out at 8:00, 55 minutes after ordering. I placed the entree order at 7:30 and it came out at 8:30. There were only 3 other tables in the restaurant. Two three tops and a two top so not even large tables. Why on earth is it taking an hour to get out an order. I have my credit card at 8:50 and got it back at 9:15. 25 minutes to charge a card? I mean I guess you can get busy but the 4 tables here had 3 people helping with them. At no point when the server came by my table did I ever say I needed another minute. So, a 2.5+ hour dinner as a single diner was ridiculous, especially considering they were not busy. The food here was truly incredible, some of the best I've had anywhere I've traveled. I absolutely loved it. You can tell they source fresh, local ingredients daily, and that commitment clearly shines through in the quality of every dish. I started with the pork belly appetizer, which was outstanding. The cut had the perfect balance of meat and fat, expertly cooked with the fat beautifully rendered. The flavors were exceptional as well, finished with a maple glaze and paired with a sweet potato cornbread that was completely unique and memorable. For my main course, I ordered the smoked ribeye, and it was flawless. The quality was top-tier, with gorgeous marbling that truly reflected a prime cut. The smoke flavor was perfectly balanced--present but never overpowering. It had a beautiful crust, was expertly seasoned, and cooked to an ideal temperature. It honestly could not have been better. They also offered a few amuse-bouches that were equally impressive. A single bite of cherry tomato with lamb bacon was one of the best bites I've ever had. To finish, I was served a watermelon and muscadine sorbet with a St-Germain finish, an incredibly thoughtful and skillful dessert. There is an immense amount of talent in this kitchen. You will never be disappointed by the food here. My experience seemed to be overshadowed by the slow service and near the end I was so ready to just leave. However I might consider returning just for the food. read more

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Food first, thoughts after... Ranked as number 3 in top 5 of Birmingham's most expensive local restaurants. Overall my love and I had a pleasant time here. Bishop was our server and he made the overall experience so much better. Complimentary palate cleanser and opener. Located downtown so street parking or valet. Great atmosphere for date night. read more

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This was the best food experience I have had in the Birmingham area. The waiter was courteous, fun and friendly. The started of with bread from the Birmingham Bread works with a goat cheese and butter spread, then came a amuse-bouche that was BLT, a cherry tomato with a basil cream, topped with a piece of ham and balsamic dressing. Follow by a sorbet mango and passion fruit with rum. I ordered the smoked grilled ribeye stake topped with a black garlic compound butter and veal sauce, with rosemary infused scallop potatoes, Brussels sprouts and to top it all off a passionfruit crème brûlée. The ambiance was warm and inviting great for datings, wedding anniversary dinners and much more. The food was to die for, I loved everything about it can't wait to go back! read more

Cafe Dupont - The Sorbet - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Wow. The smoked duck is so amazing that even though it seems like a waste to order the same thing as your ding companion, do it. I enjoyed my redfish and all the lovely locally- sourced vegetables but I was jealous of the duck my husband got, and the waiter said this basically happens to everyone The meal included an amuse bouche and a palate cleanser sorbet. What a nice surprise and it made the whole meal feel special Our friendly waiter recommended the peach cobbler for dessert. As someone who feels that fruit is more of a side dish than a dessert, I was pleasantly surprised by the AMAZING lance of flavors here. Skip the cobbler elsewhere in AL where it will merely be ordinary. Try this one. Our waiter also treated us to beignets when he heard we had not tried them in the South. The chef here is from Louisiana and indeed makes a great beignets Atmosphere is classy old fashioned. Highly recommend this spot if you are downtown and want excellent fresh local food read more

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When you are in the mood for some fine dining in a beautiful venue, check out the menu at Cafe DuPont. The food quality and farm to table fresh vegetables and entrees cannot be surpassed at this fabulous establishment. The service is exceptional with white table cloths and a friendly, professional wait staff. I can't recall a better dining experience. read more

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From start to finish, the meal was wonderful! I ordered the scallops, and they were outstanding. The service overall was attentive and paced in a way that allowed us to enjoy the meal and setting. The atmosphere is cozy yet sophisticated, and I love the French decor. It is a little pricey, but overall a great experience. read more

Cafe Dupont - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food was good, not the best I've ever had, but not the worst. However, the restaurant was full of a party to the loudest white trash rednecks hooting and hollering and screaming at each other and management did nothing to quieten them. A certain arrogant sportscaster and his gang of drunken buddies treated the restaurant like a sports bar, interrupting the holiday meals of a number of large parties who knew how to behave. The management FINALLY closed the door, but it was after the other tables had finished their meals and been disrupted. Some people need home training. And every other table in the restaurant was upset and talking about the poor behavior of that group. We paid $500 for our meal and could have had a better experience at Hooters. Food - 4 Atmosphere- 1 read more

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Beautiful dining room and personal service mad for a memorable evening. The food was spectacular and I highly recommend the ribeye. read more

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Our second visit to Cafe DuPont was not as pleasant as the first. The food was excellent but the service was a bit of a letdown. There were not enough servers for the amount of customers. On a Saturday night you would think it would be "All hands on deck". But this wasn't the case. We had 6:15 reservations for four. Promptly seated, and we waited and waited for our server. Upon his arrival, he took drink orders and appetizer orders. Our appetizers arrived approximately 10 minutes before our wine. Each time he came by, he seemed in a rush to get to another table and he was. After dinner and dessert, we were left waiting for our bill and as we were, I noticed several other people waiting with a disappointing face. That's when I realized, we were not the only people dissatisfied. Do better DuPont, you're much better than that. read more

Beautiful traditional atmosphere with attentive and knowledgeable staff. This was also an incredible dining experience, complete with amuse bouche, a palate cleanser and end of meal chocolates. The foie gras was the best bite of the night, served on French toast with a berry gastrique, chutney and spiced pairs. The smoked ribeye was delicious and tender with a giant cap. You could really taste the smoky flavor, and it paired excellently with the Boursin potato gratin. The lamb chops were also tender and the veal reduction was delicious. Dessert was good, but not as outstanding as the rest of the meal. read more

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This is a great place for a fine dining experience in downtown. The wait staff was very professional and took their jobs seriously. The drinks were great and we loved the cheese plate appetizer. We tried the trout and scallops both of which were good! It was a little pricey but I think it was fair for a fine dining experience. The only reason I'm giving it a 4/5 and not 5/5 is because the food didn't blow me away but it was still good! read more

Cafe Dupont - amuse-bouche - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Dinner last night, Tuesday 2/18/25. Menu changes daily. Recommendation from a friend who is local in Bham. Walking in the restaurant is quite quaint. A look and feel they nailed. The hostess was pleasant and directed us to our table, very soft spoken. The service is very good, after the host we were greeted by a gentleman who filled our water glasses and then our waiter arrived. After a short introduction, brief history of the place and menu we ordered a cocktail and placed our entree orders. I ordered the Old Fashioned, light on simple syrup, it was fantastic. For my meal I asked for help, should I go with the Flounder or Joyce Farms Chicken Breast? Without hesitation our server (Brandon I think) recommended the chicken. He also mentioned it has been highlighted as a "top 22 things to do in Birmingham". The dish was amazing! A plentiful lightly bread chicken breast. Buttermilk-fried, served over truffled creamed potatoes (melt in your mouth) with 3 or 4 large asparagus and lightly covered with a lemon beurre blanc sauce. Easily one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. Absolutely a hit by the chef. Service, food presentation & taste, and over all atmosphere were all 5 ! read more

We have only been in Birmingham for a few weeks but this meal will be hard to beat. Unfortunately the service was a little slow, which seemed to be due to lack of staffing? But hopefully that improves. This is ur typical white table cloth restaurant but the food does NOT lack in creativity or flavor. I cant remember the last time I went to a restaurant and tried 4-5 things and everything was equally delicious. We had the Vegetable Tasting, Pork Belly, Pork Chop, Rib Eye, Snapper, Beignets and Peach Cobbler and there wasnt a single thing that disappointed. One of the best restaurants ive been to in a while! read more

Birthday dinner. Nice ambiance. Food excellent- scallops were cooked to perfection, snapper was okay. Loved the lemon crème brûlée. Service was the best I've had in a while- Cayla was very pleasant and knowledgeable of menu. Valet or street parking read more

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We had a bad experience on Valentine's Day. We were seated at the bar and the only menu that was provided was a set menu with no other choices. The menu featured a 5 course meal without pricing. No one at restaurant told us the cost of the meal prior to ordering. Each meal cost $200+ which in my opinion was overpriced and not worth the money. read more

This is my top restaurant in Birmingham. Everything about it is top notch. Service is killer, food is insane, and the ambiance is always perfect because so few people realize how good this place is! read more

Celebrated a dear friend's birthday. Cuisine was fabulous!! Service is always first class. With that said, we had a new server who was still training. He was not up to the high standard we are use to at Cafe Dupont but the evening was amazing. Ambiance is always a favorite! The lovely, simple but elegant French decor with lovely wall sconces and warm lighting truly welcomes diners. read more

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We had a fantastic visit to Cafe DuPont. Our server Summer, was amazing and explained everything from the meal timing to entrees wonderfully. The overall atmosphere was very cozy. I do recommend reservations, we had a reservation for 2 and the restaurant was completely full. Parking is somewhat limited, it is street only but they do offer valet. read more

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What can I say, this restaurant is a staple in Birmingham for a reason! I cannot overstate the beauty of the facility, the niceness of the staff, and the elegance of the presentation! The details, such as custom plates and bowls, really add to the charm of this early 20th-century gem. My wife had the steak and the snapper and my only word is amazing! I would say that this is an excellent date night spot as the lights are low, the drinks are great, and the food is out of this world! read more

The charcuterie appetizer was very interesting, but some of the items on there were bizarrely tiny. I was really looking forward to tasting the foie gras, but the portion was literally a teaspoonful. Really, why bother? Yes, the charcuterie items were tasty, but the portions of some of the items were insulting. What was funny was, when the waiter was taking our order, he began with, "For a table of this caliber and class, I suggest the charcuterie..." which he pitched the exact same way to every table. This was almost like a bad prank. For the main course, my husband ordered the lamb chops with a leek bread pudding. Honestly, it was one of the best things either of us had ever eaten. Delightful. Unfortunately, I ordered the snapper, which was incredibly bland and served on a bed of cold farro salad. Even though the portion of snapper was very small, I didn't finish it because it was so bland. Don't get me started on the salad. That really should not have been a $48 entree. I would have sent it back if our waiter had stopped by again before it was time for the check. When I conveyed my disappointment over the fish, he said, "You should have let me know!" And that was it. Yes, I would have let him know and sent it back and ordered something else if we had seen him again! So, we spent over $200 and left hungry. That's not a high-caliber experience in my opinion. And, honestly, we will not return. read more

It's lovely... expensive, amazing food, good wine, nice ambience. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. This is what I'd consider a (very) special occasion place. I had the scallops. They were perfect. read more

Great dinner at Cafe DuPont last weekend. Started with the cheese charcuterie board, nice! My wife had the snapper and I agree with her outstanding. She let me have a bite! I had the scallops and they were cooked to perfection. Service was as expected, very knowledgeable and very attentive, always seemed to appear out of nowhere. The only thing I would like to see improved is the on line reservation system. We could not get a reservation after 5:45 there were numerous tables open until after 7. We were looking for later reservations. Overall great experience. read more

Food: 5/5 The food was pretty good! I was left with my belly full and satisfied. The food coma hit hard afterwards. We got the fried okra & oysters (crunchy and delicious), charcuterie board (a lovely variety that complemented each other well), and ahi tuna (a nice freshness) for appetizers. For our entrees, we all got the fried chicken and I would highly recommend it! Crispy breading with moist chicken sat on top of grilled asparagus and truffle mashed potatoes :o They provide small samples/palate cleansers in between your appetizers and entrees. I thought that was really cool! Service: 5/5 Our server was great! She was attentive and made great conversation with us about the restaurant + ourselves. Ambiance: 4.5/5 The atmosphere was pretty with dim lights and candles at each table to illuminate the place. read more

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This place is so great. We have been eating here for YEARS....more years than I can remember....and it has always been great. I never thought to write a review before this though, I guess because my expectation for a high-end restaurant like this is it's suppose to be great. Anyway, so let it be known their food and service are both top-notch dining in, but I am going to focus on their take-out service today as that's what prompted me to write this review. I called to place a take-out order and nobody answered the phone. No big deal, I was just going to call back in a few....but someone actually called me back right away even though I didn't leave a message! She took my order, repeated it back to me to confirm accuracy, and told me it would be ready in 15 minutes. That's fast, especially consider it was smack in the middle of dinner time! Got there in 10 minutes, paid, and my food was ready when they said....hot and fresh! Took the food and opened them up for our car date (lots of those these days for us due to the pandemic). Y'all....they included white cloth napkins in our to go bag! Even to go orders are fancy. We got the farm-to-table vegetable plate and the fried chicken. Everything was hit, fresh, and tasty. Love the butter that comes with their complimentary bread. Soooooooo good! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing to-go orders. Can't wait to go again! read more

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My husband and me went on February 13th to eat before Valentine's Day and we valet parked. The valet stole 2 golf clubs out of our car. I called to talk to a manager and gave my number. Nobody called me back. I'm not blaming but I think I high end restaurant needs to know the valets are stealing things out of cars. read more

Food: the goat cheese butter with the bread was very delicious. Every course was very good and they even served bite sized food in between courses. Cocktails were very good as well. The service was 10/10 and they were very thorough with the menu. The ambiance was very romantic and quiet it was very enjoyable. read more

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Cafe DuPont was a magical dining experience. From the amuse bouche that kicked off the meal to the amazing starters and entrees, each course was better than the last. I had the Wester Ross Salmon Gravlax and the Cast Iron Seared Large Sea Scallops. Simply wonderful, all the way around. Our waiter was on point and made sure we had anything we needed without being intrusive. The decor is elegant and understated which lets the beautiful food be the star. read more

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Fantastic meal! Got scallops and they were perfectly tender. This was a true culinary experience. They brought out small appetizers before and between courses. Amazing. Would recommend! read more

First rate restaurant.. 5 star food, service and cocktails. Ambiance was fabulous. Perfect place.

This is the best French restaurant in this state. I would recommend everything here but the beignets are amazing.

The atmosphere is classy and sophisticated. The bartender was incredibly friendly and welcoming. My husband and I both ordered the lemon and chicken and OMG it was beyond delicious. read more

Cafe Dupont - Lemon Chicken w mashed potatoes and green beans - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The ambiance was certainly upscale, and the server was exceptional. All the food we ordered was very tasty, especially the short ribs. The scallops almost melted in your mouth and the fried chicken was exceptional. The only downside is that we waited quite some time for coffee after the meal so our desserts came out first and even then the coffee must've been allowed to brew for a bit too long because it was a bitter. All things said it was a nice outing for a special day. read more

I hated my food. The service was crap. I sat for 5-10 mins before I even had my waitress come over. Her attitude was terrible. I didn't feel welcome at all. The food was such small portions I couldn't believe it was 50 bucks for 3 scallops. Drink was ok. But it didn't make up for the fact there was literally nothing special about this place at all. I should of had the best meal I ever had and it was one of the worst. read more

Cafe Dupont - Scallops - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I've never even written a yelp review before but I had to for this place. We had bishop as our server and he was phenomenal. The food was incredible and they gave us palate cleansers in between each course. I loved the jazzy atmosphere and overall vibe of the restaurant. I'll definitely be back. read more

Cafe Dupont - Charcuterie - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

What are phenomenal experience! Between the valet, parking, the coat check immediately when you walk in, and the kind servers, this place was great. The servers were all wearing professional clothing with white aprons, were so attentive and respectful- they made the dinner truly an "experience." I got the fish and my partner got the veal & we were both extremely happy with our choices. The veal is probably one of the best I've ever tasted, with so much flavor. It was tender, well marinated, and served with flavorful veggies on a warm plates. The fish was so chewy and full of flavor- nothing like I had ever had before. The bread they served at the beginning was warm and tasty, and we got "amuse bouche" before our entrees. Truly would recommend this place! read more

Great service. Delicious food. Scallops were delicious. Tasted my friends trout and it was above average a wee bit more cooked than my preference but still delicious. Overall good experience. It was a girls night but the vibe and ambiance is also very date nightish. read more

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We truly enjoyed our entire experience at Cafe DuPont. The waiter was exceptionally attentive. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and we filled his lead from appetizer to desert. Everything was absolutely wonderful including the wine and drinks. We will certainly return next time we are in Birmingham. Superb. read more

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We arrived for our 6:00 pm reservation before 6:00 pm and didn't get out of the restaurant until after 9:00 pm. The food was good but the service was incredibly slow. The slow service made it impossible to enjoy our meal. Will never go back to this restaurant. read more

What a great date night. Everything was delicious and service was impeccable. The muscadine sorbet was divine!

Exceptional restaurant and service. We had the duck, scallops and cocktails. All were exceptional. The service was also impeccable. We ordered one meal for takeout and we had a cloth napkin and other touches. You pay for the service and quality but the ambience means you don't have to about to have a conversation, the service is paced not rushed. Very difficult to find places like this but well worth the trip. read more