The Royal Scam

Name: The Royal Scam
Address: 72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL, United States, 36602-3204
Telephone: (251) 432-7226
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (529)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602-3204

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(251) 432-7226
Website
https://royalscammobile.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Stern
Private party facilities
We can accommodate small to medium sized groups in our courtyard. Please email our general manager at abaker@raspgroup.com or call the restaurant (251)432-7226 for more information.

Location
72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602-3204
Neighborhood
Mobile
Cross street
Government
Parking details
Metered street parking until 6 pm. Multiple paid/covered lots available.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Award Winning Seafood Gumbo$10.00
Gulf Shrimp, Crab, Okra
House Salad$9.00
Baby Field Greens, Apples, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds, Orange Basil Vinaigrette
Noodle Salad$9.00
Soy Lime Vinaigrette, Green & Purple Cabbage, Crushed Peanuts, Cilantro, Scallions
Gulf Crab Cakes$18.00
Sriracha - Lemon Aioli
Tuna Tartare$16.00
Ahi Tuna, Soy Sesame Marinade, Cucumber, Red Onion, Diced Tomato, Crispy Wonton, Wasabi Crème Fraiche
Hanoi Shrimp$15.00
Large Gulf Shrimp, Green Rice Flakes, Soy Garlic Chile Sauce
Sugar Cane Pork Belly$15.00
Pickled Cabbage, Carolina BBQ Sauce

Entrees

Filet Mignon$44.00
Red Wine Demi-Glace, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Land & Sea$52.00
Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Coffee Braised Short Ribs$36.00
Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Lambchops$42.00
Minted Veloute, Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Chicken Scallopini$32.00
Lemon Caper Sauce, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, French Green Beans
Market Catch
Nightly Selection - Market Price
Grilled Redfish$37.00
Chipotle Lime Aioli, Cajun Rice, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Desserts

Crème Brulee of the Day$9.00
Bread Pudding Scam$10.00
Toasted Pecans, Apples, Golden Raisins, Bourbon Caramel Sauce
New York Style Cheesecake$9.00

After Dinner Drinks

Chocolate Raspberry Martini$12.00
Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Dark Godiva Chocolate Liquor
Espresso Martini$12.00
Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua
Warre's Optima$16.00
10 Year Tawny Port
Carpe Diem French Press Coffee$6.00
Guatemalan Blend

What 529 people are saying

The Royal Scam reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mobile
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Neighborhood gem
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Lively
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Best Overall
Mobile
Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Hot spot
Mobile
Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Lively
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Royal Scam in downtown Mobile, Alabama offers a memorable dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails," "attentive staff," and "fantastic food" like the redfish and bread pudding. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant is a "hidden gem" with a classy, intimate atmosphere.

529 Reviews

D
Donald
Mobile5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fine food and fine service. Only mystery is why there is no bread.
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David VIP
Mobile2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as usual!! A must experience, great staff and owner!
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Dereck
Northwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Perfect for a downtown stay for a nice great meal! Highly recommend!
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Blake
Mobile1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Out waiter was 10/10, didn't catch his name but great guy. Would love to come back and see him.
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Ramona VIP
Mobile13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each time I come to town, I try to make time to have dinner at the Royal Scam. The food is delicious. My favorite is the short rib, but this time I tried the redfish entree which was outstanding. And of course, the bread pudding is a must have!
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Richard VIP
London58 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a scale of 1-5, we give the Royal Scam a 7 or 8! Can’t say enough about everything, from Manhattan and martinis, to Caesar salad. Husband had the special, “Halibut Wellington”, which he deemed outstanding. I had Korean Shrimp (delicious!!) and crab cakes. I judge crab cake perfection to be one without a lot of fillers and theirs totally delivered. Finally, my husband just couldn’t resist trying their bread pudding with caramel sauce and said it is a contender for the best he’s ever had. He tries it wherever we go. Our server, Lydia, was so sweet and efficient. And the manager checked in at the end of the meal to see how we liked it. Now that’s a pretty sure bet to get a positive response.
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CLINT
Mobile1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
And again The Royal Scam knocked it out of the park. Always enjoy the food and whatever the chef creates as the special.
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Darla
Mobile1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent - our office Christmas party is always here and my friends wanted to try it and they were not disappointed. We will definitely be back on another girls night out.😊
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Karna VIP
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classy restaurant with professional servers. All food we ordered was amazing. Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone.
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Helen VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great!!! Good restaurant. Enjoyed our meal.
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FAQs

The Royal Scam offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (251) 432-7226.

The Royal Scam is rated 4.8 stars by 529 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602-3204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Government
Neighborhood
Mobile
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Metered street parking until 6 pm. Multiple paid/covered lots available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Stern
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://royalscammobile.com/
Phone number
(251) 432-7226
Private party facilities
We can accommodate small to medium sized groups in our courtyard. Please email our general manager at abaker@raspgroup.com or call the restaurant (251)432-7226 for more information.

The Royal Scam

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Bread Pudding Scam

Noodle Salad

Small Plates

Award Winning Seafood Gumbo$10.00

House Salad$9.00

Noodle Salad$9.00

Gulf Crab Cakes$18.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Hanoi Shrimp$15.00

Sugar Cane Pork Belly$15.00

Entrees

Filet Mignon$44.00

Land & Sea$52.00

Coffee Braised Short Ribs$36.00

Grilled Lambchops$42.00

Chicken Scallopini$32.00

Market Catch

Grilled Redfish$37.00

Desserts

Crème Brulee of the Day$9.00

Bread Pudding Scam$10.00

New York Style Cheesecake$9.00

After Dinner Drinks

Chocolate Raspberry Martini$12.00

Espresso Martini$12.00

Warre's Optima$16.00

Carpe Diem French Press Coffee$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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