Café Dupont opened in 1994 in Springville, Alabama, where chef/owner Chris Dupont's proximity to local farmers and growers shaped his approach to cooking. In 2003, the restaurant moved into Birmingham's historic North End, taking over a storefront building dating to the 1870s and settling into what's now Central City.
The dining room keeps the building's exposed brick, original floors, and high ceilings, with a private loft upstairs used for events. The menu changes daily and leans on regional ingredients from purveyors like Michael Dean Farms and Wright Dairy, reflecting a stated commitment to the slow food movement. Signature dishes have included Fried Oysters & Okra with Cayenne Butter Sauce, Seared Sea Scallops with Goat Cheese Soufflé, and Classic Beignets with Home-grown Strawberry Preserves.
Café Dupont was named a James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist in 2011. Regulars and locals point to the exceptional service and artful plating as reasons it's become a go-to for special occasions and repeat visits.
The dining room keeps the building's exposed brick, original floors, and high ceilings, with a private loft upstairs used for events. The menu changes daily and leans on regional ingredients from purveyors like Michael Dean Farms and Wright Dairy, reflecting a stated commitment to the slow food movement. Signature dishes have included Fried Oysters & Okra with Cayenne Butter Sauce, Seared Sea Scallops with Goat Cheese Soufflé, and Classic Beignets with Home-grown Strawberry Preserves.
Café Dupont was named a James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist in 2011. Regulars and locals point to the exceptional service and artful plating as reasons it's become a go-to for special occasions and repeat visits.