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The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL

The Dumbwaiter Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1484 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Dumbwaiter is reminiscent of the nostalgic southern charm for which the city of Mobile is so well known. While quirky and quaint, this vital kitchen tool serves as an example of early restaurant innovation . Likewise, our restaurant integrates modern technology with the charm of yesteryear to provide a first class dining experience. The Dumbwaiter represents our commitment to carrying on the tradition of excellence from the kitchen, to the server, to your table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (251) 445-3802
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Byars
  • Neighborhood
    Mobile
  • Cross street
    N. Conception St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Food

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Best Value

  • Mobile

    Innovative

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mobile

    Good for special occasions

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant in Mobile delivers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the fried green tomatoes, key lime pie, and mint gimlet. The ambiance is inviting, perfect for special occasions or casual nights out. Despite minor parking challenges, it's a "favorite" for many.

1,484 Reviews
  1. J. Scott

    New Jersey33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a bit of a mixed experience but don't let that stop you. Our food arrived at our table very cool...as in not hot...after a lengthy wait. That means these beautifully prepared dishes had been sitting a long time and not under a heat lamp. We started with the house salad which was excellent. Next came the mains of shrimp and grits, and the scallop dish. The taste and presentation were spot on...just sadly not warm. The shrimp and grits were perhaps the best I have ever had with a flavor that was out of this world. The scallops came with a nice rosemary sauce but were just this side of cold in the center. The place was hopping so I'm sure our server got tied up with a large group or something and our food was stuck at the pass. Stuff happens. I wouldn't think twice about going back and giving it another try.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and even better service ! Highly recommend the filet or triple tail fish . Brussels sprouts are the best I’ve had .

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  3. Randy

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. The food was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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  4. Do VIP

    Key West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed dinner. Service was fantastic. Be back next time in town.

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  5. Al

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit and it was fabulous. I will definitely return when I'm back in Mobile.

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  6. Brian

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything here was so amazing me and my wife went for our anniversary and it was some of the best food we have ever eaten you have to try the coffee crusted sirloin

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  7. WilliamE VIP

    San Francisco40 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Based on all of the reviews, we were looking forward to dinner before an event at the Saenger. We were sat promptly, but it went downhill from there. Our waitress took out drink orders, I got the old fashion, delivered with a bright red cherry.. basically something you would get at any dive bar. The wedge salad was very good, but the waitress dropped the dish on the table and walked off without asking if I wanted pepper. My partner had the creole seafood pasta which was mostly sausage and almost no seafood. Later that night, she got sick. I had the Tensaw Tounado, which was tasty but the shrimp were overcooked and over seasoned. Needless to say, we will not be going back

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  8. Margaret

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dumbwaiter has never failed me! Wes runs a great restaurant. Brussels sprouts are a must for everyone to try

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  9. Kevin VIP

    Coastal Georgia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried green tomatoes had an interesting batter to them tasted more like sweet cake batter. not a huge fan. The lamb chop special was absolutely to die for….The drinks were also very good and the prices were within reason.

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  10. Joe VIP

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service, and ambiance. A Mobile treasure.

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The Dumbwaiter Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1484 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Dumbwaiter Restaurant

167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Conception St.
  • Neighborhood
    Mobile
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Byars
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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