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    Big Time Diner

    4.1 (147 reviews)
    Closed 10:45 am - 8:00 pm

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    BIG TIME DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Wife got the "small blue plate" of if I remember correctly. Chicken tenders and 2 sides yet had half left over!
    Mike M.

    Amazing service, terrific yet affordable meals with big portions. Love the old timey aesthetic and if we weren't just stopping through Alabama we would for sure go again. Do not forget to get some peach cobbler with ice cream before heading to downtown Mobile so you can walk off the calories.

    Hostess stand is hidden, let it be known it is not seat yourself. Service is pitiful, actually felt bad for the other patrons of the restaurant. Our server asked the table next to us if they could go ahead and leave, because she needed the table. Everything here is additional charge, no entrees come with sides. Place needs a cleaning bad, Loud atmosphere, only thing keeping this place open is the diner atmosphere and the old regulars. Asked two different server for napkins beside our server, because we already asked her for napkins and none of them brought napkins. Lack of service or care, not sure. A special needs patron walked in, and staff stopped and stared at the special needs patron. What a way to welcome a guest!

    Fried pickles are yum!
    Lara M.

    Soooo good. Huge portions! Couldn't eat it all. I has the roast beef blue plate special.

    Rik J.

    My wife and I went out for lunch here today, I decided to surprise her with it because it was somewhere she's never been. Now, I love diners with that 50s look and feel, it just seems more homey than the normal places. When we entered, we were warmly greeted and quickly seated by the courteous staff. After spending some time looking over the menu, we both settled on the small blue plate lunch, with my wife choosing the chopped sirloin, and me choosing the roast beef as our meats. She said that hers was great, while the roast beef I had was a little dry, but the portion was more than generous. Now, the sides were absolutely fantastic, we both had green beans and cornbread, while I had the mashed potatoes, and she had the French fries. Everything was fresh and flavorful, and quite filling. I'm looking forward to trying other options on the menu in the future!

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    Lee B.

    First timers here. Cool place and you can tell it has a lot of regular customers. My wife had a roast beef and gravy and I had a Philly cheese steak and we shared a fry. Both meals were really good. I thought the place was a little expensive but a great meal for sure. We will return.

    Chocolate malt
    Brink D.

    Homestyle American fare with fantastic shakes! It has a 50's diner motif with oldies playing gently over the audio system. Service is always good. Their doesn't seem to be any shortage of young folks wanting to work here. Upbeat atmosphere. Good for most occasions. Open for lunch or dinner. It's a shame they don't offer breakfast. Relatively large variety of food for this type of menu offering seafood, gumbo, hot dogs, burgers, fried crab claws, and more.

    Kate F.

    We stumbled upon this place headed home from a soccer tourney. The best country-style food at very affordable price. Great staff too!!! 10 OUT OF 10 RECOMMEND

    Kids chicken tenders and fries
    Brannon B.

    The food is always good here. The service is always outstanding. The old time diner atmosphere is cool. The best thing about this place, is the shakes.

    Sophie The Dog

    I can't ask for a better experience here, honestly; if I am being BRUTALLY honest, this food was above five stars. The waiters are always nice, so that's an A+, and the overall vibe of the restaurant is quite nice.

    Chicken Po Boy
    Brian V.

    The food and service at this Mobile Al mainstay is dependably excellent comfort food. Old school diner is the vibe.

    Fried fish fantastic!!!
    Beth K.

    Our waiter Kenny, was really good. Food was fantastic. That was some of the best fried fish I've ever had. I would definitely order that again. The corn was also phenomenal. Love the fried okra. This is definitely a place to stop and eat!

    Chopped steak, mashed potatoes and greens
    Anne M.

    Great place for comfort food, burgers, milk shakes and more. Nice vibe, it can be a little loud during peak hours (lunch and after 5pm). Staff is friendly and most of the time there is a very short wait. They accept call ahead orders to go. Enjoy

    Onion tings with ranch

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    Not bad. Decent chicken strips and good gumbo. Tired interior and sun-average cheeseburger. Very nice waitress.

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    Good food and fast friendly service. I highly recommend the shrimp or chopped steak. We eat her often.

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    I got takeout and it was delicious. I had the oyster Po Boy, onion rings and gumbo. Everything was great.

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