"The owners of Fancy's on 5th (who also own nearby favorite MELT) joke that there’s nothing fancy about the space except the name — a nod to Miss Fancy the elephant who was a main attraction and mascot of the original Birmingham Zoo (now home to nearby Avondale Park). Fancy’s is charming and casual, serving up regional oysters, gourmet burgers, and craft cocktails in a comfortable space decked out in locally sourced wood, exposed brick walls, and original ceilings and tiles. Watch out for Octavius the Octopus, the house mascot." - Lewis Communications