The best restaurants in Mobile
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Original Ben's Jr.
RestaurantsOriginal Ben's Jr. has been part of the local routine since 1955, and in Fairhope since 1980, smoking meats fresh each day until they run…
Original Ben's Jr.
RestaurantsYak The Kathmandu Kitchen - Daphne
RestaurantsCraving something beyond your usual burger routine? Yak The Kathmandu Kitchen - Daphne brings a laid-back buffet and a big menu of…
Yak The Kathmandu Kitchen - Daphne
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsShanghai Cottage
RestaurantsWhen you want both fresh sushi and Chinese comfort in one spot, Shanghai Cottage delivers with friendly, no-fuss service. Think Treasure…
Shanghai Cottage
RestaurantsOishi | Japanese Sushi Bar and Grill
RestaurantsIf you’re into generously sized, tightly packed sushi and hibachi without the tableside show, Oishi | Japanese Sushi Bar and Grill brings…
Oishi | Japanese Sushi Bar and Grill
RestaurantsEl Rancho Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Rancho Mexican Restaurant is the move this week, nailing that traditional rancho feel with a stone terrace and fireplace, a beautiful…
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Daphne
RestaurantsWhether your group is split between veggie lovers and meatheads, Mellow Mushroom Daphne comes through with delicious dough and premium…
Mellow Mushroom Daphne
RestaurantsJanino's Pizza Daphne
RestaurantsJanino's Pizza Daphne is doing crisp-edged, authentic Italian pies with fresh basil, homemade sauce, and a Margherita that actually…
Janino's Pizza Daphne
RestaurantsDon Carlos Méxican Restaurant
RestaurantsDon Carlos Méxican Restaurant keeps it lively with Friday-night music that sometimes turns into karaoke, generous plates of classics from…
Don Carlos Méxican Restaurant
RestaurantsGrizzly Pizza & Wings Daphne
RestaurantsGrizzly Pizza & Wings Daphne keeps it classic with New York style pies, hot wings, and hand-breaded tenders, plus a CBR pizza that gets…
Grizzly Pizza & Wings Daphne
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsDaruma Japanese Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsWhether you're in the mood for comfort-teriyaki, crispy tempura, or one of those creative sushi rolls that somehow just work, Daruma…
Daruma Japanese Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsYpizza
RestaurantsYpizza, voted Best Pizza on the Eastern Shore, nails that thin-crust crunch with creative pies like The Conecuh (yep, the hometown sausage)…
Ypizza
RestaurantsMoe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Moe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsThe Waterfront
RestaurantsHit The Waterfront this week for cast-iron roasted oysters, stacked burgers like the Sarah B, and Gulf shrimp all the ways. The drink list…
The Waterfront
RestaurantsSouthwood Kitchen
RestaurantsSouthwood Kitchen hits that sweet spot of casual fine dining, with locally sourced American plates, thoughtful cocktails, and an extensive…
Southwood Kitchen
RestaurantsPot Au Pho
RestaurantsWhether you need a midweek reset or just serious noodle therapy, Pot Au Pho delivers a deep, balanced pho broth with fresh ingredients,…
Pot Au Pho
RestaurantsSee-Wee-Roll Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSee-Wee-Roll Japanese Restaurant is the move this week when the craving hits, with fresh traditional Japanese maki, fun chef special rolls,…
See-Wee-Roll Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBay Town Burger Co. - DOWNTOWN MOBILE
RestaurantsWhen the burger craving hits, Bay Town Burger Co. delivers homestyle smash patties on buttered, toasted potato buns, that signature Bay…
Bay Town Burger Co. - DOWNTOWN MOBILE
RestaurantsSUSHI 9 THAI & JAPANESE RESTAURANT
RestaurantsWhen nobody can choose between sushi and noodles, Sushi 9 Thai & Japanese Restaurant steps in with solid rolls, classic pad Thai, and…
SUSHI 9 THAI & JAPANESE RESTAURANT
RestaurantsRuby Slipper
RestaurantsCheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ruby Slipper
RestaurantsDebris Po-Boys & Drinks
RestaurantsDebris Po-Boys & Drinks brings Mobile comfort with Leidenheimer baguettes from New Orleans stacked with fried shrimp, slow cooked roast…
Debris Po-Boys & Drinks
RestaurantsRoma Café | Italian
RestaurantsRoma Café keeps it informal with fresh, cooked-to-order Italian favorites like chicken parm and spaghetti and meatballs, now serving wine…
Roma Café | Italian
RestaurantsPour Baby
RestaurantsPour Baby turns wine night into playtime with 50-plus options by the sip, pour, or glass via their Enomatic system, plus craft beers,…
Pour Baby
RestaurantsThe Flying Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsBranch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsThe Cheese Cottage
RestaurantsCheese-focused, casual bistro offering sandwiches, wine and cheeseboards in a down-to-earth setting.
The Cheese Cottage
RestaurantsWasabi Sushi & Noodles
RestaurantsWasabi Sushi & Noodles keeps it simple with classic rolls, sashimi, and nigiri, plus teriyaki, tempura, and hearty noodle bowls. It’s the…
Wasabi Sushi & Noodles
RestaurantsLe Moyne's Chophouse
RestaurantsLe Moyne's Chophouse is bringing serious steak energy this week, from A5 Wagyu chopped and hot-stone seared right at the table to a…
Le Moyne's Chophouse
RestaurantsHeavenly Pies Pizzeria, LLC
RestaurantsSkip the wait and get legit-good pies in under 10 minutes at Heavenly Pies Pizzeria, LLC. Think Gulf Coast heat with a Cajun Pizza stacked…
Heavenly Pies Pizzeria, LLC
RestaurantsMoe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Moe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsLa Delicia Mexican Brunch & Cantina
RestaurantsLa Delicia Mexican Brunch & Cantina leans into a brunch-first take on Mexican comfort food, plus a laid-back cantina for lingering a little…
La Delicia Mexican Brunch & Cantina
RestaurantsDreamland BBQ
RestaurantsLocal BBQ chain serving hickory-fired ribs, plates & sandwiches, plus wings & comfort sides.
Dreamland BBQ
RestaurantsBistro St. Emanuel
RestaurantsWhere Mobile’s French colonial roots meet Gulf comfort, Bistro Saint Emanuel plates French-inspired Southern fare in a beautifully restored…
Bistro St. Emanuel
RestaurantsWintzell's Oyster House
RestaurantsWintzell's Oyster House keeps it classic with Gulf Coast seafood that hits the spot, from briny oysters to crispy fried shrimp. When you…
Wintzell's Oyster House
RestaurantsThe Juicy Crab Mobile
RestaurantsWhen the seafood-boil craving strikes, The Juicy Crab Mobile delivers the steam with hearty boils and crispy fried plates, plus quick…
The Juicy Crab Mobile
RestaurantsT Marie's Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsWhen your week calls for a saucy win, T Marie's Ristorante Italiano turns out made-from-scratch pastas and proper red-sauce comfort that…
T Marie's Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsBubbles and Brunch
RestaurantsBreakfast, brunch, and lunch all day means your cravings don't have to check a clock. Bubbles and Brunch keeps it casual and satisfying,…
Bubbles and Brunch
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Mobile
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Mobile is your move when dinner indecision hits. Creative pies and unique flavors built on delicious dough with premium…
Mellow Mushroom Mobile
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMOD Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.
MOD Pizza
RestaurantsMoe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Moe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsNoja
RestaurantsSophisticated Mediterranean-Asian menu served in a trendy cafe with brick walls & a cozy courtyard.
Noja
RestaurantsJoe Cain Café
RestaurantsJoe Cain Cafe is a bright, downtown go-to for artisan pizzas, sandwiches, and a bowl of gumbo that tastes like Mardi Gras season even in…
Joe Cain Café
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsThe Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar
RestaurantsWhen you’re craving briny Gulf oysters and chef-level Southern plates without the fuss, The Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar delivers with a raw…
The Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar
RestaurantsBaumhower's Victory Grille
RestaurantsEnduring sports-themed chain with a menu of pub grub, steaks, seafood & other entrees, plus TVs.
Baumhower's Victory Grille
RestaurantsChef Sake's | Restaurant and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCraving a night that feels special without trying too hard, hit Chef Sake's | Restaurant and Sushi Bar for buttery Lobster Tail & Filet…
Chef Sake's | Restaurant and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsRoosters Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsRoosters Tacos & Tequila is that laid-back spot with picnic tables where tacos and burritos meet bright Latin American flavors, and…
Roosters Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsLas Floriditas
RestaurantsLas Floriditas hides behind a daily password, then rewards you with Havana-worthy daiquiris, Cuban fare, and the flex of sipping in an old…
Las Floriditas
RestaurantsBella Italia Restaurante
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs to feel like a quick trip to Rome without leaving Mobile, Bella Italia Restaurante leans into authentic Italian flavors…
Bella Italia Restaurante
RestaurantsDelta Pizza Company
RestaurantsWord on the dough is Delta Pizza Company is rolling into the scene soon, and we’re already dreaming in pepperoni. Keep it on your radar…
Delta Pizza Company
RestaurantsLittle Tokyo
RestaurantsLittle Tokyo keeps it relaxed with surprising frescoes and a menu built for cravings, from clean sashimi and creative rolls to…
Little Tokyo
RestaurantsJoe's Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsJoe's Pizza and Pasta over in Spanish Fort is your go-to for true New York-style pies baked right on stone in a Baker’s Pride deck oven,…
Joe's Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsLost Pizza Co. Mobile Midtown
RestaurantsLost Pizza Co. Mobile Midtown keeps it laid-back and a little quirky, serving pizza, pasta, subs, wings and other shareable bites that hit…
Lost Pizza Co. Mobile Midtown
RestaurantsVia Emilia
RestaurantsVia Emilia has that rare Mobile magic, pairing classic Northern Italian recipes with fresh Gulf Coast ingredients, all cooked from scratch…
Via Emilia
RestaurantsBig Bad Breakfast - Mobile
RestaurantsBig Bad Breakfast - Mobile brings Southern scratch cooking to Midtown with biscuits, hand-battered chicken, Grit Girl Grits and…
Big Bad Breakfast - Mobile
RestaurantsMeat Boss Cottage Hill
RestaurantsWhen lunch needs to be quick and awesome this week, Meat Boss Cottage Hill has smoked Boston butt, brisket, chicken and ribs that taste…
Meat Boss Cottage Hill
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsE WING HOUSE
RestaurantsCraving lemon pepper that actually sings? E Wing House keeps it simple and delicious with crispy wings, crawfish nachos, seafood plates,…
E WING HOUSE
RestaurantsDauphin’s | Casual Fine-Dining
RestaurantsIf you need a reminder that Mobile is gorgeous, ride up to Dauphin's, the 34th-floor spot overlooking the bay, for Southern Creole plates…
Dauphin’s | Casual Fine-Dining
RestaurantsBob's Downtown Restaurant
RestaurantsBob's Downtown Restaurant is your Corner of Fat and Happy go-to in the Entertainment District, serving good ole Americana made from scratch…
Bob's Downtown Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain restaurant serving chef-inspired breakfast and brunch classics from scratch.
The Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsShiso Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen hibachi cravings hit but your sushi side still wants in, Shiso Japanese Restaurant handles both with style. Think miso soup that…
Shiso Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Blind Mule
RestaurantsThe Blind Mule serves Southern-meets-Cajun comfort that hits, from Gulf seafood gumbo and red beans with Conecuh to a boudin wrap you’ll…
The Blind Mule
RestaurantsB-Bob's Downtown
RestaurantsB-Bob's Downtown has been the Gulf Coast’s go-to for high-energy drag shows, cocktails and beer on tap, and packed dance nights for 34+…
B-Bob's Downtown
RestaurantsM Town Philly Wings
RestaurantsM Town Philly Wings mixes saucy wings, legit cheesesteaks and burgers with Korean BBQ beef bowls, all made with fresh, locally sourced…
M Town Philly Wings
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsKomo Yaki
RestaurantsKomo Yaki stacks the menu with slurpable ramen, fresh sushi, sizzling udon, wings, and a Mongolian grill setup so you can chase the exact…
Komo Yaki
RestaurantsThe Noble South
RestaurantsThe Noble South leans on relationships with local farms to deliver an ever-changing, lighter take on Southern comfort using the freshest…
The Noble South
RestaurantsMary's Southern Cooking
RestaurantsWhen you need a no-fuss fix this week, Mary's Southern Cooking serves up hearty, down-home Southern soul food in a classic cafeteria line…
Mary's Southern Cooking
RestaurantsChicken District
RestaurantsChicken District is the kind of energetic, no-fuss chicken spot you keep in the rotation, with crispy wings, juicy fried chicken…
Chicken District
RestaurantsGrace
RestaurantsDauphin Street’s first rooftop bar, Grace turns gourmet into casual fun with from-scratch plates, Gulf seafood and grilled meats, plus…
Grace
RestaurantsRice Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned restaurant mixing fresh sushi and Pad Thai with Asian standards such as curry, noodles, fried rice and stir-fries.
Rice Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsButch Cassidy's Cafe
RestaurantsButch Cassidy's Cafe keeps Midtown fed with its famous Butch Burger, cooked to order and stacked with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato,…
Butch Cassidy's Cafe
RestaurantsPhở 88
RestaurantsWhen you want a bowl that hugs back, Phở 88 serves the hits, from Pho Tai and Pho Ga to Pho Dac Biet and brisket, plus crisp Vietnamese…
Phở 88
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