Mobile-a place for everyone; those who hanker for food and only food, those who call themselves an absolute food pro, those who are not a big time sucker for food yet love it, those who want to try something new for their taste buds, and those who are in search for age-old flavors & recipes. No matter which category you put yourself in, one thing we can assure you that you are going to get only best giving you a taste that will remain with you till your last breathe. The city is packed with a huge network of scrumptious restaurants and eateries galore. It would be hard to settle for one and call it your favorite place. But, why to remain stuck to one place when there are myriads of dining venues offering lip-smacking delicacies to treat your taste-buds. Catch a glimpse of the most-beloved restaurants in Mobile and begin your never-ending gastronomy journey.
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The Royal Scam
If you are new to the city, you may find it weird witnessing people calling out the name of The Royal Scam in public, but those who hanker for authentic seafood and beef know very well where to stop by. People count on it when it comes to Certified Angus Beef. The specialty of this restaurant doesn't end here. How to impart an out-of-the-world taste to freshly cut salad and to make it amongst most-ordered things from the menu is another specialty of The Royal Scam which is hard to achieve. No matter how full your belly is, you couldn't resist yourself from ordering its luscious sandwich. Different people prefer and order their favorites, but one thing that is common to spot in everybody's plate is the scrumptious sandwich by The Royal Scam.
Address: 72 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602, United States
Phone: 1 251.432.7226
Website:
www.royalscammobile.comOperation Hours: Monday-Saturday (11:00 am-11:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays
Noja
Noja is believed to be a place like someone's imagination: ironwork galleries, a courtyard where romance flows at its high, awe-inspiring interior, brick walls giving a rustic feel, use of eye-catching bold colors, and soothing dim-lit ambiance to captivate you in the cage of relaxation and serenity. All these factors contribute a lot in making your dining experience here lasting for years. But, yes! we shouldn't forget about food. The above-mentioned factors may lure at its first visit, but its only food that makes you sit here for hours. Its menu is a pick-n-mix of various mouth-drooling cuisines representing various regions, like, Mediterranean, Gulf Coast, and Asia. Without a doubt, the food is lip-smacking, but to take its taste and flavors to an unbeatable level, the restaurant has come up with its signature sauces. Its really finger-licking.
Address: 6 North Jackson St, Mobile, Alabama 36602, United States
Phone: 1 251.433.0377
Website:
www.nojamobile.com/index.htmlOperation Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (5:30 pm-9:30 pm); remains closed on Sunday and Monday
Wintzell's Oyster House
Which form of oyster you like the most: nude, fried, or stewed? Whatever it is, that's not our concern. Choices vary, but for all sort of cravings, there is only one place to gratify your temptations, and that is, Wintzell's Oyster House. Say thanks to Oliver Wintzell who sowed the seeds of Wintzell's Oyster House and gave people a strong reason why they should order nothing but oyster. Since 1938, the place has been revered as the haven for seafood junkies. Besides Gulf seafood, there are myriads of regional foods that people stop here for, like, gumbo, fried green tomatoes, bread pudding along with fish, crabs, & shrimp, crab cakes, crawfish etouffee, and many more. Don't forget to order famous West Indies Salad that took birth here in Mobile.
Address: 605 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602, United States
Phone: 1 251.432.4605
Website:
www.wintzellsoysterhouse.comOperation Hours: Sunday-Thursday (11:00 am-10:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (11:00 am-11:00 pm)
Spot of Tea
The aroma of tea wafting out of the restaurant won't let you pass by, and the first sip to your drink would perhaps leave you making a loud slurp, and we are sure you won't mind it, would you? You may get baffled while reading the menu and looking at the wide varieties of tea, but believe us whatever you order will leave you satisfied to the core. You can order the things blindly; there would be no loss, but yes! you would experience or we can say, taste something not experienced before. So make your breakfast & lunch a little more special by compliment them with a rejuvenating cup of tea made in Spot of Tea's style.
Address: 310 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602, United States
Phone: 1 251.433.9009
Website:
www.spotoftea.com/home.htmlOperation Hours: Opens daily (7:00 am-2:00 pm)
Jerusalem Cafe
If you hanker for Middle Eastern cuisines, then no place can beat the standards achieved and set by Jerusalem Cafe. At every bite to your food, you will be caught up in the awe of taste and flavors it possesses. Every day here brings something as special as you are for them. On special occasions, the restaurant pleases its guests with some surprise gift cards offering great deals on food. Hummus, Tabouli Salad, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Baba Ganouj, Shawarmah Chicken, Fattouch Salad, Lamb Kabob, Kifta Kabob, and sundry other delicacies are awaiting you. Wait! we saw you drooling. Then, what are you waiting for. Order the dish of your choice and delve into an unforgettable experience.
Address: 4715 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, Alabama 36608, United States
Phone: 1 251.304.1155
Website:
www.jerusalem-cafe.comOperation Hours: Monday-Saturday (11:00 am-9:00 pm); Sunday (12:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant
Rocio and Shah, a sweet husband-wife duo, welcomes you to their world reflecting the shades of Spanish culture through its interior & decor. Finger-licking food in amiable atmosphere has become the USP of Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant which is hard to find anywhere else in the town. Besides sumptuous food, there is one more thing to appreciate about the place: its spectacular live music acts. The food won't let you stop licking your fingers, and the music won't let you leave the place. Without a doubt, you are going to experience a never-like-before auditory treat. Appetizers, soups & salads, fusion dishes, desserts, beverages, house specialties, and there are a lot more Mexican cuisines to enjoy.
Address: 5556 Old Shell Road, Mobile, Alabama 36608, United States
Phone: 1 251.345.7484
Website:
www.losarcosmobile.com/index.htmlOperation Hours: Monday-Saturday (11:00 am-9:30 pm); remains closed on Sundays
Osman's Restaurant
Your satisfaction is the utmost important thing for Osman's and to achieve that people at Osman's strive sincerely and work altruistically. From your first step at its doorstep to your table, you will be pleased greatly and welcomed wholeheartedly by its staff members. Staff has spread its charm, now, its food's turn to impress you. Well, we don't need to put forth testaments to boast of its luscious food; your first bite to it is ample to assess the high quality that every food item possesses here. Osman's remains flocked, and believe us, if you go there regularly, the chances of spotting the same faces are really high. This indicates that people love popping in here time and again. And, the credit goes to, of course, its faultless services and mouth-drooling food.
Address: 2579 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, Alabama 36606, United States
Phone: 1 251.479.0006
Website:
www.osmans.us/default.htmlOperation Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (5:00 pm-9:00 pm); remains closed on Sunday and Monday
The Boiling Pot
If you will ask people, they may suggest you a cluster of places serving mouth-watering seafood, but when it comes to Cajun-Creole-style seafood, then there is only name that rules the hearts of many. We are talking about The Boiling Pot. Does this name ring any bell? Well, we guess so. If you are already in Mobile, then it is hard to believe that you are still to visit The Boiling Pot. Fried Green Tomatoes, Crab Cake, Gumbo, Shrimp, Catfish, Crawfish, White Fish, Oyster, Cajun Burger, Shrimp BLT, Popcorn Shrimp, and many more are enough to move the crowd towards the restaurant. But, this is not the story of one time. Once you get in here, you would love coming back again and again. We bet.
Address: 3704 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, Alabama 36608, United States
Phone: 1 251.345.0749
Website:
www.boilingpot.netOperation Hours: Monday-Thursday (10:30 am-8:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (10:30 am-9:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays
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