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Name: Launch
Address: 251 Government St., Mobile, AL, United States, 36602
Telephone: (251) 460-3158
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.5

Launch

3.5 (11)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

251 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Romantic

The family farmer is truly at the heart of Launch. We believe it is the right of all diners and food lovers to enjoy a good meal while "away from home" that is fulfilling, delicious, and honest, made with ingredients from high-quality sources. We make every effort to source the best products seasonally and regionally when available and our meals are prepared with the utmost care and attention by our talented chefs and kitchen staff.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily: 6:30am to 10:30am Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Phone number
(251) 460-3158
Website
http://www.theadmiralhotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
251 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602
Neighborhood
Mobile
Parking details
Free valet with Dinner in Launch
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Tomato Double Stack$10.00
Fried Green Tomatoes, Dusted Mozzarella Cheese, Honey Pomegranate Gastrique
Pulled Short Ribs$14.00
Crispy French Toast, Mornay Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Sauce Robert
Dusted Royal Red Shrimp$12.00
Dusted Royal Red Shrimp, Lemon Arugula, Creole Aioli
Half Dozen Chef Inspired Oysters$14.00

Seasonal Soup & Salad

Chef Sam's Seafood Gumbo$8.00
Soup Du Jour$8.00
Traditional Caesar$8.00
Chopped Romaine, Seasoned Baguette Croûtons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing
Baby Kale Trio$9.00
Baby Kale, Gorgonzola Cheese, Black Eyed Peas, Candied Conecuh Sausage, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Local Bibb Lettuce$7.00
Locally-Grown Bibb Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Candied Pecans, Peppercorn Bacon, Onion Crisps, Buttermilk Ranch

Entreés

From the Farm

Pozole Risotto Alabama$19.00
Holy Trinity Red Beans, Alabama Moonshine Airline Chicken Breast, Grilled Conecuh Sausage
Lamb Shank$24.00
Fall Vegetable Puree, Tri Blend Fingerling Potatoes, Fig Bordelaise
Rosemary Brined Fried Chicken$21.00
Black Eyed Pea Risotto, Sautéed Baby Kale, Honey Thyme Gastrique
Braised Short Rib$28.00
Savory Cheese Grit Cake, Baby Rainbow Glazed Carrots, Espagnole Sauce
Prime Strip Steak$36.00
Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes, Seasoned Crisp Asparagus

From the Sea

Gulf and Grits$25.00
Savory Grits, Royal Red Shrimp, Crawfish, Black Eyed Pea Risotto Crab Cake, Crimini Mushrooms, Creole Sauce
Dusted Royal Red Shrimp$23.00
Shrimp Agnolotti, Sautéed Spinach and Tomato, Beurre Blanc
Wood Roasted Fish of the Day$25.00
Butternut Squash Risotto, Sautéed Spinach with Pepper Bacon Lardon

From the Garden

Butternut Squash Agnolotti$19.00
Seasonal Vegetables, Beurre Blanc

Garden Sides

Risotto
Tri Blend Fingerling Potatoes
Smashed Potatoes
Asparagus Crisps
Sautéed spinach
with Pepper Bacon lardon
Sautéed Kale
Savory Cheese Grits
Rainbow Baby Carrots

White Wine

Chardonnay

Souverian, California '13
- 6 oz.$7.00
- 9 oz.$11.00
- Bottle$28.00
Concannon, California '12
- 6 oz.$9.00
- 9 oz.$14.00
- Bottle$34.00
Carmel Road, (unoaked), California '12
- 6 oz.$11.00
- 9 oz.$17.00
- Bottle$44.00
Markham, California '12
- 6 oz.$11.00
- 9 oz.$17.00
- Bottle$44.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Napa Valley '11
- Bottle$58.00
Karia, Stags Leap, Napa Valley '13
- Bottle$65.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Joel Gott, California '13
- 6 oz.$8.00
- 9 oz.$12.00
- Bottle$32.00
Kim Crawford, New Zealand '12
- 6 oz.$10.00
- 9 oz.$15.00
- Bottle$36.00
Honig, California '10
- 6 oz.$11.00
- 9 oz.$16.00
- Bottle$38.00

Pinot Grigio

Campanile, Italy
- 6 oz.$6.00
- 9 oz.$9.00
- Bottle$22.00
Santa Margherita, Italy
- 6 oz.$12.00
- 9 oz.$18.00
- Bottle$44.00

White Zinfandel

Robert Mondavi, California '12
- 6 oz.$6.00
- 9 oz.$9.00
- Bottle$22.00

Champagne

Chandon, California
- Bottle$24.00
Chandon Splits, California
- Bottle$12.00
Moet & Chandon, France
- Bottle$72.00

Red Wine

Merlot

Montpellier, California '12/'13
- 6 oz.$6.00
- 9 oz.$9.00
- Bottle$22.00
Edna Valley, California '11
- 6 oz.$8.00
- 9 oz.$11.00
- Bottle$30.00
Seven Falls, California '12
- 6 oz.$10.00
- 9 oz.$14.00
- Bottle$32.00
Stags Leap, Napa Valley '11
- Bottle$48.00
Duckhorn, Napa Valley '11
- Bottle$70.00

Pinot Noir

Murphy-Goode, California '13
- 6 oz.$7.00
- 9 oz.$11.00
- Bottle$28.00
Ringleader, California '12
- 6 oz.$8.00
- 9 oz.$12.00
- Bottle$28.00
Soul Sisters, California '11
- 6 oz.$9.00
- 9 oz.$13.00
- Bottle$34.00
Carmel Road, California '12
- 6 oz.$11.00
- 9 oz.$15.00
- Bottle$36.00
Kim Crawford, New Zealand '11
- 6 oz.$12.00
- 9 oz.$15.00
- Bottle$36.00
Roth Estate, Sonoma Coast '12
- Bottle$42.00
Ponzi, Oregon '12
- Bottle$46.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Monogamy, California '12
- 6 oz.$7.00
- 9 oz.$11.00
- Bottle$28.00
Dreaming Tree, California '12
- 6 oz.$10.00
- 9 oz.$15.00
- Bottle$36.00
Uppercut, California '10
- 6 oz.$13.00
- 9 oz.$18.00
- Bottle$46.00
Roth Estate, California '12
- Bottle$54.00
Sanctuary, California '10
- Bottle$65.00
Artemis, Stags Leap, Napa Valley '12
- Bottle$70.00

Zinfandel

Rancho Zabaco, California '12
- 6 oz.$8.00
- 9 oz.$11.00
- Bottle$30.00
Hands of Time, Stags Leap, Napa Valley, Red Blend '12
- 6 oz.$14.00
- 9 oz.$19.00
- Bottle$45.00

Beer

Ask server about seasonal selections

Domestic

Bud Light
Ultra
Miller Lite
Blue Moon
Yuengling
Coors Light
Sam Adam's Lager

Import

Stella Artois
Corona
Corona Light
Heineken
Dos Equis Lager
Amstel Light
Bass Ale
Guinness Draught
Newcastle

Craft

Southern Pecan
Good People IPA
Avondale Vanillaphant Porter
Avondale Battlefield IPA
Bell's Two Hearted
Victory Golden Monkey
Victory Prima Pils
New Belgium Fat Tire

Sweet Treats

Made Daily 100% from scratch

Red Velvet Cheesecake$8.00
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Traditional Red Velvet Cake, Candied Cinnamon Pecans
Mocha Peanut Butter Cake$8.00
Mocha Chocolate Cake, Peanut Butter Mousse, Rich Chocolate Ganache
Seasonal Creme Brulee$8.00
Ask Our Servers For Today's Seasonal Creation
The Admiral Bread Pudding$7.00
Croissant and Cinnamon Roll, Bananas Foster Sauce or Bourbon Caramel Sauce

What 11 people are saying

Launch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.5

3.5 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.6Service
3.4Ambience
3.2Value

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11 Reviews

C
Cdub
Alabama2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
There seemed to be no one in charge on the day we went. They did not have our reservation when we arrived but did try to accommodate us within 10 minutes of our arrival. There were plenty of tables available but none of them were cleaned. Several workers standing around but no one cleaning tables. Also one of the elevators were broken so hard getting to the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama1 review
1.0
Dined on April 30, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible. We were literally the only people in the restaurant. We ordered a bottle of wine, but the waitress did not bring any wine glasses. After 20 minutes of waiting on glasses, we got up and left.
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SkydvDr
Mobile4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good Brunch selection, though I did not know it was to be a brunch when I made reservation for six. Wait staff not up to par for what it appears this restaurant wants to be. Food was good.
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UMSW65
Mobile3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family ate lunch at Launch on Easter Sunday. The buffet was impressive and delicious, with a wide variety of offerings. The wait staff and other personnel were friendly and helpful. We plan on returning for other occasions.
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OpenTable Diner
Mobile2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Seafood (Grouper Ponchetrain and steak wonderful, fried crawfish perfect.
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wamlaw525
Alabama7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 8, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff was friendly and efficient. Ambiance was good. Brunch was $49 for adults and the quality and selection of food was not up to that level.
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MarkK VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth189 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We booked Launch and were surprised to see it was in The Admiral hotel, but there was parking across the street that was easily accessed. The menu at Launch is Modern American with an emphasis on local catches from the Gulf; in fact, the Gulf and Grits is an excellent take on shrimp and grits, using the deeper water royal red shrimp with a black-eyed pea and crab cake. The wood-roasted fish of the day was perfectly cooked, and its accompaniment of risotto was an excellent balance. Portions were just right. The management comes around to ask how they did and what they can do to improve (which really isn't anything, they're doing it right).
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OpenTable Diner
Mobile2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 15, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went before the Elton John concert and I'm glad we got there early! They were definitely understaffed but the waitress's were hustling and doing the best they could. That being said we will be back, the food was very good and the grouper was the best piece of fish I have had in Mobile yet!
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OpenTable Diner
Texas Panhandle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful experience our waitress was wonderful . Food was amazinggggg !! My husband who is super picky enjoyed every course. The food was seasoned perfectly not bland at all. Also give u good sized portions. The fried green tomatoes were amazing especially since we don't even like tomatoes that much but I've always wanted to try them . Desert was great but not really hot enough I feel like we should have chose something else besides the bread pudding . The manager came by to check on every table and ask how everything was . Will be going again next time we are in town love love love this place .
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OpenTable Diner
Mobile1 review
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything on the menu looked wonderful! The decision was hard, but I went with the rosemary brined fried chicken with a honey and thyme gastrique, and it did not disappoint. The sides were equally as delicious. Still a few kinks to be worked out with service, but understandable being a new restaurant. Cant wait to try more of the menu.
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251 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mobile
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily: 6:30am to 10:30am Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free valet with Dinner in Launch
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.theadmiralhotel.com/
Phone number
(251) 460-3158

Launch

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Local Starters

Tomato Double Stack$10.00

Pulled Short Ribs$14.00

Dusted Royal Red Shrimp$12.00

Half Dozen Chef Inspired Oysters$14.00

Seasonal Soup & Salad

Chef Sam's Seafood Gumbo$8.00

Soup Du Jour$8.00

Traditional Caesar$8.00

Baby Kale Trio$9.00

Local Bibb Lettuce$7.00

Entreés

From the Farm

Pozole Risotto Alabama$19.00

Lamb Shank$24.00

Rosemary Brined Fried Chicken$21.00

Braised Short Rib$28.00

Prime Strip Steak$36.00

From the Sea

Gulf and Grits$25.00

Dusted Royal Red Shrimp$23.00

Wood Roasted Fish of the Day$25.00

From the Garden

Butternut Squash Agnolotti$19.00

Garden Sides

Risotto

Tri Blend Fingerling Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

Asparagus Crisps

Sautéed spinach

Sautéed Kale

Savory Cheese Grits

Rainbow Baby Carrots

White Wine

Chardonnay

Souverian, California '13

Concannon, California '12

Carmel Road, (unoaked), California '12

Markham, California '12

Sonoma-Cutrer, Napa Valley '11

Karia, Stags Leap, Napa Valley '13

Sauvignon Blanc

Joel Gott, California '13

Kim Crawford, New Zealand '12

Honig, California '10

Pinot Grigio

Campanile, Italy

Santa Margherita, Italy

White Zinfandel

Robert Mondavi, California '12

Champagne

Chandon, California

Chandon Splits, California

Moet & Chandon, France

Red Wine

Merlot

Montpellier, California '12/'13

Edna Valley, California '11

Seven Falls, California '12

Stags Leap, Napa Valley '11

Duckhorn, Napa Valley '11

Pinot Noir

Murphy-Goode, California '13

Ringleader, California '12

Soul Sisters, California '11

Carmel Road, California '12

Kim Crawford, New Zealand '11

Roth Estate, Sonoma Coast '12

Ponzi, Oregon '12

Cabernet Sauvignon

Monogamy, California '12

Dreaming Tree, California '12

Uppercut, California '10

Roth Estate, California '12

Sanctuary, California '10