Bistro V

Name: Bistro V
Address: 521 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, US
Telephone: +12058231505
Price range: $

Southern$Birmingham

$ · Inexpensive
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521 Montgomery Hwy
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
+12058231505
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About

Bistro V is a Vestavia Hills restaurant at 521 Montgomery Hwy serving Southern-style seafood, sandwiches and salads.

Bistro V serves Southern dishes with a seafood focus, including fried oysters and shrimp and grits.

Guests can dine in or order takeout, and the restaurant also provides catering for office meetings and events.

Known for

Shrimp and grits
Fried oysters
Catering service
Takeout available

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Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 9 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 9 PM
Friday	11 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 9 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 9 PM
Sunday	Closed

Location

521 Montgomery Hwy · Birmingham, Vestavia Hills

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Features

Outdoor seating
Vegan options
Vegetarian friendly

Good for

Dinner · Lunch

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