OvenBird ★ 4.3

CuisinePortuguese

Price$$$$

Tasting menu$30-55 plates

Neighborhoodpepper-place

HoursTue-Sat 17:00-22:00; closed Sun-Mon

Phone+1 205 957 6686

ChefChris Hastings

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Last verified2026-06-04

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Location

Address: 2810 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

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