Mobile, Alabama, is a city on the Delta waterfront and is home to some of the best restaurants on the Gulf Coast.
Throughout the years, the city was able to retain its original charm making it a destination worthy of exploring.
Mobile is a brewing mix of cultural food spots for tourists as well as locals to enjoy.
From take-out joints to fine dining to waterfront seafood restaurants, Mobile’s restaurant scene does not disappoint.
If you’re the sort of traveler who picks destinations based on palate profile, then Mobile just might be the spot for you.
Here is a list of the best restaurants in Mobile, Alabama, that you can visit.
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The Noble South
Chris Rainosek, a rising star in the local scene, is the chef/owner at this community-centered spot.
The top restaurant proudly highlights the food journey from the local farmers all the way to your table.
It features an all-white theme, wood accents, and chalkboards, hence the quintessential modern farmhouse look.
The food at The Noble South speaks about the sophistication of the southern taste.
Nothing says fresh market quite like fried squash flowers. Yum!
The braised chicken livers with greens and poached eggs melt in your mouth, exploding with an earthy sweetness that is sure to tickle your taste buds while leaving you to want more.
[We love this restaurant, and we actually filmed our experience a few years ago]
Address: 203 Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama, AL 36602
Phone Number: 251-690-6824
Callaghan’s Irish Social Club
Callaghan’s is a hidden gem you wouldn’t want to miss.
The soul of a charming, box-type, 1920’s era building, Callaghan’s turned this former butcher shop into a lovely dining spot.
Moreover, it is regarded as the centerpiece of a community of historic homes and cottages dating back to the first and mid-20th century.
Recognized by ESQUIRE magazine, this awesome place is a straightforward avenue.
Easy on the eyes and the palate.
Truly one of the top restaurants in Mobile, Alabama (and also serves our favorite burger).
Address: 916 Charleston St, Mobile, AL 36604
Phone Number: 251-433-9374
Wintzell’s Oyster House
Locals are flocking Wintzell’s Oyster House for over 75 years now for two reasons – Oysters and seafood.
Fried, stewed, or char-boiled, Wintzell’s Oyster House serves the freshest gulf oysters in the bay.
Try the crab claw basket or homemade lump crab cake to start, and follow it up with the oyster sampler, fried oyster dinner from a 75-year-old recipe, or the oven-broiled J.O. platter made from a hearty helping of grilled fish, oysters, shrimp, and scallops.
One of the oldest restaurants in Mobile.
Wintzell’s is an irresistible oyster wonderland you must visit. (You can spend the entire day just reading the quotes on the walls…)
Address: 605 Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama, AL 36602
Phone Number: (251) 432-4605
Spot of Tea
Not just a tea shop, Spot of Tea serves up an array of breakfast and brunch options, fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, and soup.
Showcasing four dining areas – the Victorian, the Carriageway, the side-walk café, or the lounge dining room, you can dine to your heart’s content with classical piano pieces that will make your experience anything but ordinary.
Address: 310 Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama, AL 36602
Phone Number: 251-433-9009
NoJa
At NoJa, “the customer is king” is an understatement.
This place always brews new ideas to keep up with their diners’ standards.
They make it a point that their never-boring menu is a mix of Asian, Mediterranean, and Gulf Coast cuisine.
This fusion powerhouse always aims to surprise your tastebuds!
[fun fact: I visited on my birthday, and somehow my wife ended up with a spoon in her purse. We’re thinking it fell from the table? Sorry Noja, I owe you!]
Address: 6 North Jackson Street, Central business district, Mobile, Alabama.
Phone Number: 251-433-0377
Dumbwaiter Restaurant
Dumbwaiter does not just serve great-tasting food.
This place altogether offers Southern nostalgia on a plate.
This quirky and quaint restaurant boasts a blend of modern technology and the charm of the yesteryears, all for the purpose of producing a first-class dining experience.
Spacious, Stylish, and overall Top-notch, Dumbwaiter is the place to be.
Address: 167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602.
Phone Number: 251-445-3802
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The Royal Scam
Joining the top restaurants in Mobile, Alabama, The Royal Scam is the choice for Certified Angus Beef, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and fresh-cut salads.
You can never go wrong pairing these with their craft beer, wine selections, and wonderful martinis.
With a world-class menu and spacious courtyard, this restaurant is consequently set to give you a superb dining experience.
Address: 72 S Royal Street, Mobile, Alabama.
Phone Number: 251-432-7226
The Cheese Cottage
The Cheese Cottage is absolute heaven on earth for cheese lovers.
Their products are basically sourced from the best cheesemakers out there.
By all means, check them out and dive into selections from Stone Hollow Farmstead, Belle Chevre, and Dayspring Farm.
The owner and top cheese lover, Kristi Braber, left the corporate life for the purpose of bringing this piece of dreamland into reality.
Address: 650 St. Louis Street, Mobile, AL 39562
Phone Number: (251) 308-8488
Bob’s Downtown Restaurant
Bob’s Downtown Diner offers breakfast and lunch menus Mondays thru Sundays from 7 am to 3 pm.
They provide indoor and outdoor dining areas to choose from that will guarantee you a cozy dining experience.
Bob’s diner is all about down-home, classic, home-made meals that are all-American making this place an absolute must-try for anyone visiting Mobile, Alabama.
Address: 263 St Francis St, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone Number: 251-405-1497
Squid Ink Eclectic Eats and Drinks
The whole menu at Panini Pete’s newest restaurant, Squid Ink, takes its inspiration from the cuisines of our founding nations: France, Spain, and England.
It’s a veritable menu “under five flags,”.
This is the place for all you curious souls out there.
Make sure to visit and be enchanted with the dishes here that are anything but forgettable.
Address: 102 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone Number: 251-405-0031
Mama’s On Dauphin
A true Southern staple located within the historic downtown Mobile area.
Mama’s is a dog-friendly restaurant with a menu that features different dishes a day.
Whatever you select, you’re bound to get a taste of Mama’s home cooking and hospitality that are more than enough to make you want to come back.
Address: 220 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone Number: 251-432-6262
FIVE Mobile [Permanently Closed]
This restaurant operates with a simple rule to live by: make everything easier.
From choosing your dinner to your wine, to signature co*cktails, FIVE makes sure that all you have to do is enjoy your uncomplicated night with them.
Address: 609 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone Number: 251-308-3105
Via Emilia
Via Emilia in Mobile serves Northern Italian favorites that are prepared in an open kitchen.
You’ll also see a koi pond that adds a soothing feel to the decor.
With a menu that features house-made pasta, specialties, and desserts, there’s something for everybody on the menu.
Ask about wine pairings from the cellar, where over 3,000 bottles are stored in a temperature-controlled environment for optimal flavor.
They’re included on our Italian restaurant list as well.
Address: 5901 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone Number: 251-342-3677
Chuck’s Fish Mobile
Chuck’s Fish prides itself on the fresh offerings of Gulf seafood, hand-cut steaks, and award-winning sushi.
As the 2018 recipient of ‘Best Sushi in Mobile’ by the Lagniappe’s Nappie Awards, Chuck’s Fish sources fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood from its own wholesale market Harbor Docks in Destin, FL.
Address: 551 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone Number: (251) 219-7051
For additional area restaurants, you can also check out a site like Restaurantji.
But we don’t just have the top restaurants in Mobile, Alabama; our brewery scene is growing quickly as well.
You can also check out our resources page, where you can find all the things that might make your trip around Mobile Bay easier.
And just so you know, it is Mardi Gras happening in Mobile.
Here are a few things that you don’t want to miss while enjoying seafood…
