Hot and Hot Fish Club
Birmingham, Alabama
Sure, there's plenty of fish to be had on the menu at the Hot and Hot Fish Club, but if you're thinking this is just another seafood restaurant, you'd best think again. Set in a historic build on the south side of town, the Hot and Hot is the domain of Chef/Co-Owner Chris Hastings, who has been serving up succulent, well-considered farm-to-table creations since 1995. And yes, the menu includes seafood items like yellowfin tartare with "old salty" clams, roasted red snapper, and marinated shrimp, but they're joined by decidedly land-oriented dishes like rabbit tamales, foie gras terrine, and a beef noodle bowl. No matter which route you go, be sure to grab a cocktail before you go — they're almost as noteworthy as the food.
