The Royal Scam

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   PatriciaB

   Coastal Georgia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great food, great service. Waitress was very attentive. We went early so parking wasn’t a problem but later I hear parking could be a problem since it’s in downtown mobile.
   

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   FoodCritQ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was great !! Best filet ive ever had, literally melts in your mouth. Will be back again very soon.
   

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   PatO

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 26, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Good food. Reasonably priced wine. Overall, a very good experience.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Mobile

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a party of 5 and not a morsel of food or drink were left once we finished dining. For the main course we devoured the catch of the day with goat cheese couscous and asparagus, Seafood gumbo, crab cakes and pork belly. Dessert was phenomenal (their bread pudding is to die for!!) As for cocktails, The Royal Scam makes the only espresso martini worth a hoot in all of Mobile! I Always leave satisfied and pleased after dining here. The service and overall ambience are also exceptional here. One of the best restaurants in Mobile IMO
   

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   KenP

   Mobile

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   One of our favorite places. Tuna tartar for appetizer is awesome. My husband had the Land and Sea and I had the Grouper. Both of our meals were excellent. And to top off all of the goodness, the bread pudding was to die for.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   The award winning gumbo was not, to us, I figure to someone/some others it was... The fried shilrimp battered and covered with wasabi rice cakes was interesting, the ginger soy sauce was the star of that dish. Beef short ribs dish was tasty, tender, polenta texture and flavornwere in ooints with the sauce on the short rib being a bit thick and had very low viscosity, so it looked staged. The fish was cooked beautifully, beautiful sear with golden color, sauce had low viscosity too, looked staged. Goat cheese Israeli cous cous was so delicious, well done. Cous cous was a bit overcooked. Overall , good meal.
   

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   Misspercy

   New England

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was fabulous. Royal Scam is never disappointing! If you have not eaten at RS I highly recommend doing so on the very near future!
   

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   Mary

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was unbelievably delicious! The service was great. Can't wait to go back!
   

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   PaulR

   Salt Lake City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Royal Scam never disappoints ! Outstanding service and food. A wonderful dining experience !
   

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    LeslaF

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always good. Always consistent. My 2nd time here in a week. Their special is always a no brainer for me.
    

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    JuneB

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Must get the bread pudding. It was fantastic and worth every calorie.
    

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    KellyG

    Alabama

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lydia was our excellent server! She was friendly and prompt. We ordered the delicious gumbo, beef short ribs, and the market fish. The bread pudding was amazing. Highly recommend!
    

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    DavidS

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service. Excellent menu. Dinner was exceptional.
    

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    Keith

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    excellent location, and the food is beautifully cooked, the host was amazing, i am from wales in the UK and this location really show cases mobile..visiting is an experiance that shouldnt be missed
    

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    MeaganG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a fantastic meal at the Royal Scam in ordering the Land and Sea. Our server was extremely helpful and polite.
    

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    Cindya

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    This was our second time here, and the food is delicious. We ate light having salads, crab cakes and gumbo and were not disappointed. The star was dessert and the bread pudding. It’s the best I have ever eaten, and I’m not even a big fan of bread pudding! Very attentive staff, and our only downside was the party of twelve who came in before we were finished. It really upped the noise level. It wouldn’t deter us from a return visit if we are in the area though!
    

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    NitaOceanRKOB04094202891

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My son enjoyed his Birthday dinner at The Royal Scam. Great staff and service!
    

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    Siseale

    Alabama

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and Food were excellent! Great bar choices.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I had dinner prior to attending Mobile Symphony Orchestra performance.
    

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    JSLO

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food perfectly prepared and presented. Service was excellent and attentive. Would highly recommend to all. You won’t regret it. A memorable meal.
    

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    StevenH

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Night out with family It was great. Will definitely go back
    

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    DavidQ

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I was hesitant because of the name. I am glad that I got over the name. If you don't go you would be scamming yourself.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Dining in the courtyard with friends. Delicious food and easy atmosphere for conversation. Will definitely return
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Food was excellent! Cocktail menu could use a few updates with more upscale selections.
    

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    MitchT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3

    Can't say they don't warn you...prepare to be Scammed! $44 for the stringiest piece of filet you'll ever Saw a steak knife through.
    

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was a wonderful evening and meal. Excellent young lady took great care of us. We had the gumbo and tuna appetizers. Then both of us had the grouper special. All was Soooooooo very good. All came out on a timely basis, and all was served at the correct temperature. We look forward to returning soon. They earned a 5 star in all aspects.
    

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    Mmcjacks

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service at the bar and good quality food. The bartender was attentive and knowledgeable.
    

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    AprilG

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Haley is an amazing server. Would highly recommend her and The Royal Scam.
    

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    ginnieggl

    Mississippi

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food was delicious, all be it very expensive, which wasn’t unexpected, and our waitress was wonderful. The dining tables for 2 people are quite small. There were several tables open that seated 4 people but the hostess said those were already taken by people who had made reservations for them, However, most of them were open and not taken the entire 2 hours we were there dining. I would recommend the restaurant but if it’s important to you, you might want to make a request for a larger table when making reservations to see if they allow those requests. They do have an area they call their courtyard but I thought it would be too cold. Apparently, they have the ability to enclose it during inclement weather and have heaters. But we weren’t told that - just that they had availability in the courtyard. Overall it was a good dining experience and I would return.
    

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    Robin12495

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our first visit, food and service as excellent as we had been told.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The atmosphere was pleasant as usual server Miss Haley was great food was tasty would have preferred more lettuce on my crab cakes other than that everything was great.
    

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    chfmom

    Charleston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Royal Scam was a wonderful dining experience - from the hum of happy diners to our server who was hospitable, friendly, informative and efficient. We felt we were in good hands all evening. The Gumbo was the best I've ever had, and we opted for a variety of small dishes to share, all absolutely delicious and well prepared. The Royal Scam was our absolute favorite restaurant, hands down, during a four day trip with my mom. We can't wait to return!
    

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    SheriW

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall, an excellent experience-food was delicious!
    

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    Elmobile

    Mobile

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have dined at the Royal Scam several times (normally Symphony night) over the last six months and have never been disappointed. It is one of our top choices in Mobile for special nights. Highly recommended.
    

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    Lloyd

    Mobile

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    One of my favorites in downtown Mobile Great when you are going to a concert
    

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    MissyH

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely phenomenal! We had a large group, but being as we were ok to break up into smaller groups, we each made separate reservations that all came at once, and the staff handled us beautifully. I was actually amazed how fantastic the wait staff was and how smoothly our food was executed. Truly amazing. Since part of our group was a middle school dance team, they were extra patient of us, and respected we were an out-of-town dance team. Our food was outstanding and the wine was perfect. If I had one recommendation, it would be to have another kids option besides chicken and fries, maybe beef sliders or popcorn shrimp. Otherwise, perfection.
    

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    EarlV

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic. We came back the next night and will be back the next time in town.
    

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    KenP

    Mobile

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was excellent. Service was great. We loved our appetizer, tuna tartare. And for our main course we had the chefs special Hibiscus glazed Halibut, fabulous. And the chicken was delicious too. And OMG the chocolate crème brûlée was to die for.
    

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    SidG

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent food and service. A great evening. The chef is incredible.
    

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    PatrickH

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent, service was as well!
    

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