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The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL

The Dumbwaiter Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1284 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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 1,284 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Food

  • Mobile

    Hot spot

  • Mobile

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Food

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Best Ambiance

  • Mobile

    Good for business meals

  • Mobile

    Innovative

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Hot spot

  • Mobile

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mobile

    Good for special occasions

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Most Booked

1,284 Reviews
  1. ChrisL

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in Mobile! Always a must when in town.

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  2. SoniaC

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, Great service! I would recommend to everyone

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful! We definitely be back! The steak is perfection!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    Tables too close, such that what could have been a pleasant experience was tense and irritating as the party next to us felt compelled to expound his short sighted, uneducated opinions.

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  5. Shabaron

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    This restaurant is right downtown. We walked from our hotel so I don’t know about parking. Drinks were very good. I got an oyster appetizer with a side salad for my meal. The oysters were incredibly small and had big chunks of artichoke in them which I didn’t really like. But, overall, it was an enjoyable experience

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The brussel sprouts appetizer was amazing—a must try.

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  7. LarryG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and well presented. The staff was very friendly, as was the owner. He was also engaging and checked on us. I appreciated the hooks at the table to hang my purse. We really liked the decor and spacing of the tables.

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  8. KimberlyL

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been several times, but this was my husband’s first visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I believe the vegetables (zucchini and squash) were the best I have ever had and my husband could not say enough about his 16 oz bone out ribeye steak. We loved the atmosphere and both said we would return. It is a little pricey, but in my opinion, you get what you pay for. These are talented chefs for sure!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    dumbwaiter is the full dining experience. the restaurant is well-lit, inviting, and intimate. the service is spectacular. the best aspect, though, is absolutely the food. we had crab cakes and wagyu to die for, and everything was so fresh. we will definitely be frequenting this restaurant.

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  10. WayneG

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience2
    I was disappointed in Dumbwaiter. First it was extremely noisy. We could not hear ourselves talk. The wine list and menu were good but not exceptional. Our moderately priced Pino Noir was acceptable. We ordered the fried green tomato appetizer. It was large and well prepared but disappointed. The tomato slices were thick and heavily battered. They and the creole cream sauce were bland, not what I expected. I ordered the seafood creole. It was also bland again disappointing. My wife ordered the fresh fish, hook to table, entre. It was large and Jean said it was good but ate little. We both took the majority of our meals to go, but since it was my wife's birthday, we ordered the dessert. It was excellent. The service by Elizabeth was excellent. My final disappointment was when I received the check. The Dumbwaiter is advertised as an upscale restaurant. The amount of the check reflected upscale; it was not inexpensive. When I saw the additional charge if you paid by credit card, I realized that it was not upscale but cheap. No truly upscale restaurant expects the check to be paid in cash.

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  11. KieranB

    Dallas

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We found this restaurant by accident as there wasn’t much open in town, and it turned out to be a good choice! We got seated right after some big large parties, so I won’t fault them for some of the slowness coming out of the kitchen as I totally understand, they got slammed, but server made up for it with attention, Menu had good choices and everything overall was good. We would go back.

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  12. DougB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    hi OpenTable, don’t demand a certain amount of letters or characters in a post to review something that’s ridiculous. And I won’t do it again, but our meal was excellent. Great restaurant eaten there before.

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  13. JamesK

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Food was great, not easy to get parking, service was good . Dessert options were great

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the cocktails to good was wonderful! The Brussels were amazing

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  15. TraciA

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal per usual. Brussels for an app is a must. We had the filet and mahi dishes. Jonanthan was our server and was the best! Outstanding all around.

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  16. SusanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was excellent! The service and ambiance were also excellent. We plan to go back and would recommend it. Thank you!

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  17. MeganO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service. We would definitely ask for Logan again! She made sure everything about our meal was excellent.

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  18. AmyR

    Little Rock

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best key lime pie ever! Not to be missed. Also loved the half baked oysters and chopped steak, not a big fan of the blackened fish. Overall we really enjoyed our meal.

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  19. Miked

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing! Food was delicious, everything we ordered was some of the best food I’ve eaten in a loooong time!

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  20. dpoole15

    New Orleans

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best restaurants in Mobile. Service is superb. Food is excellent. Presentation very nice. Great location in a very safe area downtown. Parking was not an issue. Lots of street parking after 5. Sanger theater is a three minute walk away. We loved it. Will return. Reminiscent of some of our New Orleans favorites.

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  21. MatthewT

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was exceptional and the service was excellent.

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  22. DerrickB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue! Wes was awesome at accommodating last minute business meeting. Food was outstanding. Our waitress Logan was always on point when something was needed but at the same time wasn’t hovering. Will definitely be eating here again!

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  23. BobbyW

    Mobile

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service, Darby made some great recommendations.

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  24. Ronaldb

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent evening. Friendly staff and great food

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  25. Sunchsr

    Mobile

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jonathan provided excellent service! Our food was delivered timely and was delicious.

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  26. SeekingCK

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I wish I could give 4.5 stars! We had a wonderful experience at Dumbwaiter. Food was delicious (get the green beans) and the service was top notch. My only feedback was on my husband’s blackened filet. While delicious, it was just a touch overcooked. I normally wouldn’t even mention it but it was market priced menu item and a bit of a splurge. Overall, great experience. Will definitely eat here agin!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, service was excellent, can't wait to come back next time I'm in town!!

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  28. MarcelD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Appetizers very good. Tuna and shrimp. Fish special was kind of watery and fish was almost drowned out by sauce. Crabmeat just ok. Server was excellent. Wine was good. Floor near restroom was very slick likely from grease.

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  29. WillE

    Atlanta Metro

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dumbwaiter was amazing as usual and the staff took exceptional care of us

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  30. Qisthename

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Higher end but casual......GREAT FOOD. House signature bourbon very tasty, full bodied and rich. Small. Fills quick. Reservation a must.

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  31. BrittRolli

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, staff and atmosphere! Would dine here again!

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  32. Geaux

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Outstanding meal front beginning to end. Great cocktails; fried green tomatoes appetizer was excellent. The filet special was terrific and all the sides we tried were great. Great location and vibes. Would absolutely be back.

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  33. MarthaS

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and I visited tonight. What a wonderful dining experience! The Honeysuckle cocktail was perfect. We followed with the deep fried pimento cheese appetizer that was southern magic. I had the shrimp and grits, and my sister had the Hook to Table entree. Both were outstanding. Dessert was a peach bread pudding. The service was impeccable. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. Now, stop reading this review and walk in. You will be so glad you did!

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  34. Kegtron9000

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious steak, fresh fish, tasty cocktails. Beautiful atmosphere in downtown Mobile. I would I highly recommend it!

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  35. LD1234

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food seemed to take forever once we ordered, but it was amazing & well worth the wait.

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  36. july2019

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Oysters were not what I expected but very good a lot of cheese just fyi. The steak and shrimp was amazing. We will go back when we come back to town.

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  37. Kevin

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dumbwaiter Restaurant is excellent! The food was absolutely fantastic- the best we've had in the Mobile area.

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  38. jimbone

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was excellent, service was outstanding! would recommend!!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Skyler was our waitress she was excellent!! The food was amazing and atmosphere was nice

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and great service! The amberjack was outstanding. Wife enjoyed chop! We love the fried green tomatoes. Great restaurant!

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FAQs

The Dumbwaiter Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 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
  • 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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