The Dumbwaiter Restaurant

Name: The Dumbwaiter Restaurant
Address: 167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL, United States, 36602
Telephone: (251) 445-3802
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1237 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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
Website
http://www.dumbwaiterrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Byars

Location
167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
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

Popular dishes

New South Brussels Sprouts$13.00
bacon lardons, shaved red onion, honey balsamic dressing
Half Baked Oysters$22.00
prepared in cast iron topped with spinach, artichoke, mozzarella cheese
Grilled Marinated Shrimp$14.00
Blackened shrimp served on a bed of fresh greens
Blackened Tuna$16.00
served on Asian slaw with a soy glaze
Fried Green Tomatoes$13.00
creole mozzarella, Conecuh, bacon, crab cream sauce
Deep Fried Pimento$10.00
breaded pimento cheese, apple bacon jam, candied onions

Roughage

add protein to any salad: chicken $11, shrimp $13, 4oz filet $19

Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine, house made dressing, crostini, parmesan cheese
Wedge Salad$12.00
baby wedge, tomato, red onion, hardboiled egg, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon lardons, smoked bleu cheese dressing
Caprese Salad$15.00
Sliced mozzarella, tomatoes, sweet basil, and a balsamic reduction
Mixed Greens$11.00
sliced apple, craisins, goat cheese, fried pecans, honey balsamic
Soup du Jour$10.00

Signature Dishes

Shrimp and Grits$28.00
stone ground cheddar grits, conecuh sausage and cream reduction
Tensaw Tournedos$43.00
twin 4oz filet medallions, grilled shrimp, goat cheese scallion mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, bourbon peppercorn sauce
Hook To Table$33.00
fresh fish, stone ground cheddar grits, bacon caramelized green beans, conecuh shrimp cream sauce
Dumbwaiter Chop Steak$29.00
12oz ground wagyu, goat cheese scallion mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, green and red bell peppers, house made brown gravy

Supper

Deep Fried Pork Chop
served with collard greens, goat cheese scallion mashed potatoes and a house made brown gravy
- Single Cut$30.00
- Double Cut$38.00
Delmonico 16oz Ribeye
served with daily features from the chef
- MP
Stuffed Chicken Breast$37.00
stuffed with spinach, and mozzarella served on a bed of ricotta spinach ravioli, asparagus and topped with a lemon butter caper sauce
Pot Roast on a Plate$35.00
braised short rib, goat cheese scallion mashed potatoes, baby carrots, bleu cheese crumbles
Grilled Rack of Lamb
butternut squash puree, sautéed rainbow chard, roasted pears and cranberries with maple rosemary balsamic reduction
- MP
Meat and Potatoes$29.00
wagyu flat iron, potato hash, sautéed bell peppers and onions topped with chimichurri
Cutting Board
daily feature from the butcher, seasonal embellishments
- MP
Creole Seafood Pasta$34.00
fettuccine, sausage, shrimp, crab, creole cream
Vegetable Pasta$24.00
oil based fettuccine pasta with seasonal vegetables
Seared Scallops$27.00
on a fresh bed of fennel and fruit, and arugula salad with a tarragon butter sauce

Embellishments

House Cut Fries$4.00
Cheddar Grits$4.00
Goat Cheese Scallion Mashed Potatoes$4.00
Chefs Vegetables$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$6.00
Bacon Caramelized Green Beans$6.00

What 1,237 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mobile
Best Overall
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Best Value
Mobile
Good for business meals
Mobile
Hot spot
Mobile
Lively
Mobile
Best Overall
Mobile
Best Food
Mobile
Best Service
Mobile
Best Ambiance
Mobile
Best Value
Mobile
Good for business meals
Mobile
Good for groups
Mobile
Hot spot
Mobile
Neighborhood gem
Mobile
Great for fine wines
Mobile
Lively
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LM
LMMoor
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place! Delicious food! So many good choices that we had a hard time deciding what to order. Specials all looked fabulous as well as regular menu. Greeted by nice people when we walked in. Very accommodating wait staff. A little on the pricey side, but well worth it. You gotta go!
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kayc
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a very well decorated restaurant and the food was delicious. The service was excellent! The owner welcomed us and made sure we were offered a great dining experience.
d
dannyboy
Mobile
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
Salad was dry Fish undercooked Pimento cheese appetizer and steak dinner excellent Cocktails very goodn
JC
JanetC
Charleston
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a great evening! Solid favorite: pot roast on a plate. Excellent. The fried Green tomatoes, also very nice. Less excited about the Delmonico steak special of the day. Key lime pie, chocolate brownie with ice cream: why not! We will be back.
AA
AdamA
Baton Rouge
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great dining experience. Made reservations online and came from out of state.
A
Anne
Mobile
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Old building with brick walls and high ceilings, great food, knowledgeable nice staff, a favorite local upscale spot. Very close to The Saenger Theatre!
s
sherryw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic! The food was awesome, and service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Corey made the evening special for my wife and I. His recommendations were spot on.
S
Savannahlea
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic atmosphere with delicious food. Diverse options for everyone’s tastes.
MR
MRadcliffe
Mobile
113 reviews
vip
4.0
113 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service, Logan was amazing! She helped with recommendations & answered questions we had. Seafood Pasta was tasty & a good portion. Dessert was the bread pudding, it was a little too heavy not moist enough but still tasted good.
TC
TerryC
Mississippi
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a special dinner with our 5 year old granddaughter before seeing the Cinderella Ballet for her Birthday! Everything was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jackson Hole
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was amazing. Everything tasted very fresh. I am a foodie and know good food. I highly recommend this restaurant. I can’t wait to go back.
KS
KevinS
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fine. The apps were fabulous Fish and scallops wonderful. Medium ribeye was ordered MW but was served rare, over seasoned, not hot and dry. Overall it was great. As the host I quietly ate it and moved on.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food. It was a bit of a production to add an extra person to our reservation but it worked out. Server was very good, friendly. Food was amazingly good.
AG
AGAUSA
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Noisy which made it difficult to talk to your friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was honestly amazing! I had the most wonderful server!
MW
MildredW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Located across from scenic Bienville Square in downtown Mobile. The atmosphere was nice, the food delicious, the server wonderful! We would definitely come again.
YL
YLCook
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Dumbwaiter was nice. Bit pricey but overall very good. Food very tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Terrific eats! I gave an 'average' for ambiance since we were in a private room. Quieter for our group of 6 but cold! Still - great food; we had stuffed chicken breast, fried pork chop, filet, and amberjack all A+. Server was on point all evening. Yes! Go here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
After having been here several times, I chose this place to entertain clients on Friday. I had reservations. Our service was disappointing. My colleague ordered the seared scallops meal which consisted of three scallops (not large) on a bed of arugula. It was embarrassingly small and I know he was still hungry. No sides included. If we had known that, it would have been ordered as an appetizer, not a meal for a grown man.
MV
MarkV
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Server was fun. Great food and prices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Always great
SB
ShawnB
Atlanta Metro
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service, atmosphere and food. Whenever we are back in Mobile we will be here again. This was a pit stop on the way to FL and we were able to get a last minute reservation. Highly recommend!
BS
BridgetS
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was OUTSTANDING! Everyone at our table talked about their meal for days!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent appetizers, our 6 person group sampled 4. Main course and dessert were equally good. Better food than Dauphins; more casual atmosphere vs Dauphins. I would definitely go back.
SL
SteveL
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superb. We have spent 2 anniversaries here now and I am sure we will do it again next year. Service is on point. My old fashion was perfectly made so I had two! I like that is it not huge so you get a more intimate atmosphere. See you next year!
GS
GShock
Mobile
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Mobile, hands down. We always have a great meal every time we visit the Dumbwaiter, and everything we have tried on the menu has been top notch. The fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and chopped steak are my favorites. Boyfriend’s faves are the double-cut pork chop and 16 ounce ribeye featured on the cutting board.
DM
DonnaM
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Shrimp was over cooked but sauce flavorful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great food! Good wine selection. Would definitely recommend. Only complaint I gave is that I Love old fashions, but they need to up their game, starting with a rock ice.
MK
MichK
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service and food were very good. One table was very loud.
e
elizabethf
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service, food was okay and a bit overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brussel sprout appetizer was amazing! My filet was delicious and perfectly cooked. The goat cheese mashed potatoes were a great compliment to the steak. We shared a Reese’s cup bread pudding and it was great too. I would highly recommend this restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service. Outstanding food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mobile
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good - service was mediocre at best. Our previous experience was very positive and worth the price tag - this one, not so much.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! I would definitely recommend eating here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mobile
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, Excellent food.
CG
CGTracy
Chicago
128 reviews
vip
5.0
128 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding place and Skylar did a great job. All entrees A+. Wow the Brussels!
d
dwightp
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been a bit since we had been here. Food and service were outstanding.
CR
ChadR
Mobile
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
Waitress was very unpleasant and hard to work with
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was so delicious and the service was impeccable.

FAQs

The Dumbwaiter Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1237 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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

Website
http://www.dumbwaiterrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(251) 445-3802

The Dumbwaiter Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Fried Green Tomatoes

Seared Scallops

Deep Fried Pork Chop

For the Table

New South Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Half Baked Oysters$22.00

Grilled Marinated Shrimp$14.00

Blackened Tuna$16.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$13.00

Deep Fried Pimento$10.00

Roughage

Caesar Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$12.00

Caprese Salad$15.00

Mixed Greens$11.00

Soup du Jour$10.00

Signature Dishes

Shrimp and Grits$28.00

Tensaw Tournedos$43.00

Hook To Table$33.00

Dumbwaiter Chop Steak$29.00

Supper

Deep Fried Pork Chop

Delmonico 16oz Ribeye

Stuffed Chicken Breast$37.00

Pot Roast on a Plate$35.00

Grilled Rack of Lamb

Meat and Potatoes$29.00

Cutting Board

Creole Seafood Pasta$34.00

Vegetable Pasta$24.00

Seared Scallops$27.00

Embellishments

House Cut Fries$4.00

Cheddar Grits$4.00

Goat Cheese Scallion Mashed Potatoes$4.00

Chefs Vegetables$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$6.00

Bacon Caramelized Green Beans$6.00

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