Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Mobile

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Mobile? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Grand Hall - Grand Hotel

5.0

5 (229)

$31 to $50

American

Fairhope

About the restaurant

The Grand Hall is the perfect place to start your morning while admiring the vaulted ceiling and a view of Mobile Bay. Featuring a classic breakfast menu that utilizes seasonal and local products, and hand-crafted breads as well as breakfast pastries that are baked in house each morning. The elegant ambiance is complemented by an a la carte menu designed to satisfy every appetite. Breakfast Buffet availability is based on business volume. Call our hotel 251-928-9201 to see if we will be offering our breakfast buffet.
*PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE*. Interested in a HOLIDAY BRUNCH reservation? (EASTER, MOTHER'S DAY, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS) Please call 251.928.9201 to reserve. Our Grand Hall HOLIDAY Brunch is available to our Hotel Guests ONLY. Our conference center is available to all other guests.

Top review

Karen

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Wonderful Sunday brunch with my family! Loved the jazz band! Food was great! Service impeccable! Sheila was our server and she was superb!

Gather Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (545)

$30 and under

American

Atmore

About the restaurant

Please gather around our table to enjoy comfortable unpretentious dining in a small town setting.

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William

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

Food was amazing and served surprisingly quick considering it's quality. Will definitely eat here again and also recommend to friends.

The Hope Farm

4.9

4.9 (1479)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Fairhope

About the restaurant

At The Hope Farm we recommend reservations to ensure the full experience. However, we welcome walk-in guests and will make every possible concession to accommodate. Please call to inquire about additional reservable tables at 251-340-3276.

If your party is 6+ please call. If you are looking for a reservation of 10+, a private party, or an event please visit our website at thehopefarm.com. Please allow 72 hours for responses due to high volume.

By the Alabama state law we do not participate in any corkage fees, however we have an extensive wine program.

Reservations are booked for the following spaces on our property based on time and date of reservation.

The Barn at The Hope Farm
Monday-Friday
11am-3pm

The Hope Farm
Tuesday-Friday
5pm-10pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am-11pm

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Daryl

Dined 3 days ago

The food is delicious!!!! The atmosphere is very nice. It’s very clean and well decorated. We loved our meal here both times. Very unique dishes and drinks. You can tell the food is very fresh!!! We love this place.

The Royal Scam

4.9

4.9 (480)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Mobile

About the restaurant

The Royal Scam has served locals and visitors alike since December of 2006. We hope you'll enjoy our fresh Gulf seafood, hand cut filets and other specialties.

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Karen

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We had a wonderful meal at the Royal Scam. I had the rib eye steak special after starting with the chicken soup with basil dumplings. The soup was deliciously creamy, perfect on a cold night. My husband had the Land and Sea, filet mignon and crab cakes, both were cooked to perfection. We finished our meal by splitting the bread pudding, our favorite dessert. The Royal Scam’s bread pudding is some of the best around, full of toasted nuts and fruit with a warm bourbon sauce.

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Local and Company Food+Drink

4.8

4.8 (1202)

$31 to $50

American

Orange Beach

About the restaurant

Voted Best New Business in Baldwin County, Local and Company Food+Drink is a great new upscale American cuisine restaurant that is quickly becoming a social gathering place for residents of Foley, and the surrounding cities. The restaurant is located in the Old Armory building on the corner of Hwy 59, and Section Street. The Old Armory has been brought back to life with her architectural elements in place and her history forever and fondly remembered by the community. Local and Company is locally owned and operated and was designed with the local community at the forefront. Open now for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner on Saturday!

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Patricia S

Dined 1 day ago

My first experience visiting this beautiful restaurant was marvelous. Entering this comfortably chic surroundings was topped only by the gracious hostess & servers. Food selection is challenging given the diverse choices. This, no-rush environment is very refreshing. We will be returning.

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Fried Shrimp and Okra

Grace

4.7

4.7 (367)

$30 and under

American

Mobile

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of historic downtown Mobile, Chef Mark Strickland has prepared an outstanding seasonal menu of cuisine that encompasses our casual meets fine dining concept. Grace's beautiful main dining room seats over 100 guests open to the street for an indoor/outdoor experience. Our rooftop bar and lounge offers extra lounge seating and craft cocktails while enjoying a beautiful view of downtown Mobile for lunch, to watch the sunset, or to hang out late night with friends in a comfortable atmosphere. Whether you are upstairs or downstairs, be sure and check out Chef Mark's seasonal wontons, hand selected steaks and chops, fresh ground hamburgers, local seafood dishes, and fantastic dessert selections. Kaila, our in house pastry chef, would love to make your celebration complete with a personalized dessert with a little notice. Please contact us personally, we look forward to serving you!

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PHILLIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great ambiance, great service, and our food was so very good! This was our first visit to Grace and we will return to enjoy this fine restaurant!

Zeke's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (505)

$31 to $50

American

Orange Beach

About the restaurant

Zeke's Restaurant is an upscale/casual Mediterranean inspired restaurant with locally sourced fresh seafood. We are located in beautiful Zeke's Marina overlooking Cotton Bayou. Whether you are in the mood for a beer and a burger or a craft cocktail with any of our multiple seafood options, we have got you covered! After you've finished your meal, be sure to check out our Mo's Bar overlooking the Bay!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Classy and well done in all aspects, we will return soon

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4.7

4.7 (190)

$30 and under

American

Gulf Shores

About the restaurant

Savanna is a casual fine dining restaurant, offering American cuisine in a family friendly environment. We boast fresh, local ingredients, quality service, and live music. Our hand-crafted menu features great steaks, lamb, risotto, and seafood. A little off the beaten path, escape the typical beach fare and step into a more sophisticated, personal atmosphere.

Savanna is open for Brunch Sat & Sun 10am-3pm!

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Wayne and Kathy

Dined 3 days ago

Everything we have had here is wonderful. Appears more locals than tourists. Reminds me of Cheers!

R Bistro

4.7

4.7 (78)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Fairhope

About the restaurant

Chef Misty Rider has returned to the Fairhope area with signature dishes like Crawfish Gravy and a dark roux authentic Creole Gumbo. Her recipes have won awards in the Gulf Coast area from local papers to the notorious TripAdvisors Travelers' Choice Award honoring only 10% of restaurants in the world. For two years running, R Bistro has been a spot of luxury to local and visiting epicures alike. So please join us for a relaxing, whimsical atmosphere of great service and amazing food in her quaint, yet sophisticated bistro near the Fairhope pier. We hope to see you soon!

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Brenda

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Food was wonderful. Service was great. This was our second time. We had been talking about going back since our first visit last month. The fresh baked bread and the stroganoff are amazing.

Amici Trattoria, Wine Bar & Market

4.5

4.5 (18)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mobile

About the restaurant

At Amici Trattoria, Wine Bar & Market, our mission is to immerse our friends in the vibrant and authentic flavors of Italy. We are dedicated to delivering an unparalleled dining experience through our carefully crafted dishes, curated wines, and thoughtfully selected market offerings. By celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Italy and sourcing the finest local and international ingredients, we create a warm and inviting space where every meal becomes a memorable occasion. Our commitment is to provide exceptional hospitality, foster a genuine connection with our community, and honor the art of Italian cuisine in every aspect of our trattoria. Buon appetito!

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Kristina

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The food was outstanding, and Dawn provided excellent service. After dinner, we picked up a few bottles from the market to take home as gifts. We’ll definitely be returning!

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