What a great little hole in the wall. Julia our waitress was so nice and accomodating. She did a great job. Live jazz band on the outside seating. Not too loud either. Wife had the fried green tomato blt and I had chicken salad. So good! Definitely eat breakfast here. read more

Bob's is Ole Faithful. The food is always good. Even with a constant crowd, the staff gets the food out in time for you to eat and get back to the office. Their gravy and biscuits are amazing. The meatloaf is amazing. The red beans and rice is amazing. I haven't had anything bad at Bob's. When the food is good, you don't need to get fancy. They serve the classics. You can get in and out of there for $10. You can't beat that. They keep the coffee hot and the beer cold. If you're looking for them, they're at the corner of Fat and Happy. HIGHLY recommend read more

I ate lunch here Tuesday and it sucked. The fried chicken livers were way overe salted, the mash potatoes were watery the gravy on the rice looked like snot and the coleslaw was old minced cabbage. When the server came by to clear the counter she didn't even ask if there was anything wrong since it looked like it did when s he brought it out. When I told her about the problem she just said I'll let them know in the back. No I'm sorry, no can I get you something else just here's your check. I will not be back. read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - Snot gravy - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Would never have gone to this place except that our Bay City Convention & Tour Guide driver recommended it. I'm so glad we did! Food was excellent, prices were reasonable, serve staff was outstanding. The place is small and it was cold out so it was crowded. Food order came out fast and was hot and better than we expected. Go to Bob's - you won't be disappointed! read more

Good and affordable lunch. Specials include drink, two sides, a biscuit, and dessert. Fish tacos were $8 on the lunch special. Also our dogs were welcome & they are giant. Of course we sat outside. Nice ambience and lots of local flavor. read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Recommended by the Malaga Inn Lady and boy are we glad we went there. follow the trail of police cars - there were 11 outside and all the boys were getting a group breakfast. We sat at a wall counter watching them come and go. Corned beef hash was great and filling washed down with lashings of tea and bloody mary, best way to start the day. Great service and food in a cool room read more

Friendly little neighborhood restaurant that was very close to our Airbnb. We stopped in for breakfast but they also serve lunch and have a great prices on drinks. Breakfast is served all day and the menu is extensive. There are no inside tables only long counters for seating. There are several outside tables and on a beautiful day I'm certain that's where I would be sitting! We enjoyed an omelette and eggs with sausage. Both meals came with Grits and a biscuit. Service was very good. Look forward to stopping by for Happy Hour! read more

This was the Bloody Mary I received during brunch. Enough said. Ketchup popsicle anyone? read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Bob's Downtown Diner at the corner of Fat & Happy! Rode the motorcycle downtown and stopped at my new favorite place. Great waitress and service! I had the Bama Burger which was fantastic! Great place with plenty of nearby parking which is a rarity for downtown. They support veterans and the CVMA! They're open for breakfast and lunch 7am - 3pm. read more

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I have never had a restaurant experience as abhorrently displeasing and unacceptable as I've had at Bob's Downtown Restaurant. I never write reviews of restaurants, but after having lunch here, I feel it is my civic duty to recommend anyone reading this to reconsider dining there. I'll start by attributing its only saving grace to the outside waitress - whose name I regrettably can't remember; she was uncommonly accommodating and courteous. However, the kitchen staff was disappointingly slow for a downtown restaurant during lunch hours (on a Saturday) and completely ineffectual at delivering an order properly prepared. My chief complaint is toward Bob's uncouth manager "Tony"; he was superlatively discourteous, having a non-existent sense of customer service, and rather than making an opportunity for redemption out of a legitimate complaint against the poor service rendered, Tony exasperated the situation and antagonized the complainants. (Their food was undercooked and took over an hour to deliver) The childishly intemperate unprofessionalism Tony displayed did not only irredeemably reflect poorly on himself, but embarrassed the patrons he insulted as well as the establishment of Bob's Downtown Restaurant. When he was politely informed that the wait was taking longer than expected, Tony oafishly responded "And...?" before walking away. Having no one else to turn to, the waitress was queried once again about the food and the manager's rude behavior to which she replied by sending him back out to address a new complaint. To his credit, Tony attempted to empathize for a total of 10 seconds before his unacceptable demeanor was called into question. He then outlandishly lashed out at the customers, telling them that someone else would eat their food and to never come back. He continued to antagonize the most agitated customer of the party as they were attempting to remove themselves from the quarrel. Tony then came to apologize to my friend and me for the guests' rude behavior. I responded by saying "I'm moreso appalled by the way you handled the situation. That's not customer service.." to which he interjected "then you can get the hell out of here too, and don't come back". I said that I would tell everyone I possibly could about this situation and that I most definitely will not return to Bob's Downtown Restaurant until he formally apologizes to those guests or is relieved of his position. I don't recommend Bob's Downtown, bad service and disgusting management. (Also, the waitress preempted the manager's poor reaction to the complaint by advising the customers to walk out on their check, offering to pay for their meal and inconvenience. She needs a raise) read more

Just wow. Huge options, breakfast all day, full hot meal options along with a huge array of sandwiches. Service was great. Comfortable place. read more

We have been to Bob's before for breakfast, but yesterday we decided to go for lunch. On a weekend when we had eaten out several times, the food stood out in the crowd. It was delicious. The burgers are exceptional, as well as the gumbo. It is crowded on weekends, but you usually run into some very nice people. Staff is attentive, coffee is strong. For a small Mom and Pop place, the cost was a little more than I expected, but overall a very pleasant experience. read more

The food here is always goid but disappointed they had ran out of dishes on the menu and when I asked about desert that was included with our meal they actually only had one piece of cake and they cut it in half for us . Maybe next time read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - Cake - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

A downtown hideaway with lunch specials to come back for every week. Waitress was great and friendly. Tried out the beans and rice with greens and okra. Simple southern food done right. Portions are not huge, but for the lunch special price, you cannot go wrong. And hey, a free piece of cake with the meal today. Enjoy. read more

The service was very friendly and the restaurant was nice and did a nice job with covid-19 being around, however we found the food to be a bit too greasy to enjoy. read more

I worked for this man one day. And I never came back. Wanna know why I never came back? This is why I never went back. The owner used racial slurs against his African American patrons (yes the n word) while they could not hear him, and talked about how they don't tip. And sexually harassed me by groping my breasts sayin in a matter of fact way, I did that cause I wanted to touch your breast. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Thanks for reading and taking this warning into consideration! read more

Fantastic hang over food! Fried tomatoes were great. Omelette was a little greasy! Coffee was great and they have the little ice!! Blood Mary and AUD Mimosas. Awesome server even refilled my coffee across the street! Shade was too cold! read more

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Never have had a bad time at Bob's! Rain or shine I've always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I love sitting outside and feeling the downtown vibes. There's always a dish for everyone's taste preference and the staff is super chill. read more

I ate here last weekend. The restaurant was small and rather busy. I was extremely impressed by how quickly I was waited on. As soon as I walked into the small restaurant, I was greeted by staff and told to sit anywhere I please. I ordered the build-your-own omelet with cheese grits and bottomless mimosas. I was served within 10 minutes of ordering my food. I will definitely be back to try it again. read more

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It's too bad this place is not near my hometown because I would be eating here all the time! The shrimp and grits were fantastic! My mom had the fish and grits and we were both ready to lick our bowls clean! My daughter had the French toast and it was very tasty too! George, our waiter was the icing on the cake! I will defiantly stop again if I'm coming through AL! read more

The food was good but seemed to be very overpriced. A diner burger for 13.50?? The breakfast was good but not for 10.50. I had a 2 egg breakfast with bacon and 2 slices of French toast for 10.50. Not bad but not great. My wife got shrimp and Goda grits for 10.50 also. It tasted good but not great. I don't think I'll be back. The food tasted fine but other restaurants have the same for for less or better food for the same price. Also no tables only high bar seating. read more

This place only receives 1 star because I can't give them less! My husband and I decided to try this place out for breakfast....it was awful! I ordered the Shrimp & Gouda Grits, which came out very soupy, undone and hard!!! Because they're called grits...doesn't mean they should taste as if you're chewing rocks!! And the shrimp were uncleaned. I was also provided a fork to eat what I was told was "done" grits. I have been eating grits for over 40+ yrs, and have never tasted grits this bad! My husband ordered Corned Beef Hash, which also had the consistency of soup, with hard uncooked potato cubes and nothing like Corned Beef Hash. When we sent it back to have our meals prepared a bit longer, we were met with the cook who had a horrible attitude and refused to accommodate us in any way. He stated to us (in his own words), "let's just cut this off right here...you can go somewhere else, and have a nice day!" That is not how you treat customers. However, I took no offense and it was definitely no problem to take my business elsewhere. Good luck Bob's Downtown Restaurant. I guarantee if you keep up that behavior....you won't be around long! read more

The service was GREAT, Ashley was funny and had a great smile, she immediately made you feel welcome from the moment entering.. But unfortunately a great waitress can not make up for bad food! Eggs were WAY undercooked, biscuits were doughy and inedible, the "famous" gravy had no flavor other than some odd mystery meat. We wanted to love this downtown local place, but it just did not meet even the standards of mediocre breakfast! read more

Absolutely coming back, great food, and Great service. Every time I go downtown my family and I go to Bob's Downtown Restaurant.

This was our second trip to Bob's. The first time we came for brunch (and the Bloody Mary's) and the food was okay for some pretty basic bacon and eggs. We went back looking forward to trying some other things on the menu. I ordered the corned beef hash and potatoes and my girl friend got the shrimp and grits. The grits were soupy and the shrimp was a bit less done than we'd have liked. My hash was a style I've never had before. Large bits of potatoes with a lot less corned beef than I expected. It was served in a greasy broth with the eggs on top. I'm disappointed because I really like the attitude of the staff and the atmosphere of the diner. read more

I love Bobs. I love the food, atmosphere, and the fact that it's downtown! However, Sue Ellen, the manager has been so rude the past two visits. She does not come check on the table, refill drinks, has the worst attitude, and mine and the table beside us even recruited another server today! Customer service can make or break a place... sadly, it's breaking it for me at this one! Don't get me wrong...it's not the whole staff.. just her, the manager. read more

Driving through to meet up with my crew before going south to Puerto Rico. Very different and real food! I got shrimp and smoked gouda cheese bowl! No fake out the can garbage read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - Before 8am and it's this busy on friday - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Great atmosphere and excellent service. The waitress was inviting, knowledgable, and attentive; props to that. However, when someone orders a Coke and you try to pass of a Pepsi for it you kind of set a bad tone for the food experience. Yes, there is a notable difference. Despite this, I let pass and gave them the benefit of the doubt. I'm not one to go out to eat a hotdog, but when I asked for a recommendation the LA Dog was the first item out the waitress's mouth. Unless this is a word play on Lower Alabama, I can assure you this is not a Los Angeles dog. I've had the famous Pink's Hotdog and this did not do it justice. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but nothing special. A butterflied sausage on a run of the mill bun with sauted peppers and onions. I felt like I could have done this at home. I also ordered a cup of gumbo. This was very good. The roux was creamy and it had plenty of flavor. Although it did miss a bit of heat, but that's my personal preference. Overall, I give it two stars. If you are looking for something fast and inexpensive, and you are not too judgemental, then this might be the place for you. Otherwise, there is far too much good food in downtown to make Bob's Downtown and top choice. read more

Fantastic breakfast, great service, indoor and outdoor seating. You will not be disappointed!

I visited here Saturday afternoon. we enjoyed the outside seating. I ordered egg white omelet with mushrooms and cheese. Hubby ordered gouda grits, conecuh cheese and onion omelet. Very tasty, friendly, and fast service. read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Visited Bob's Downtown Diner today for the first time. Busy place at lunch but service fast and friendly. Clean. Highly recommend the fish tacos they are about the best I've ever had. Sit outside or inside. read more

This place has the best shrimp taco I have ever eaten. The staff is friendly and helpful even when its a packed house. You would do yourself a disservice by missing this little gem. read more

So I was dining in today and noticed that there was a young lady in for a job interview. During her interview a lady and man was sitting at the table with her (guessing one was the owner and the other was a manger) and they were asking absurd questions over and over again about if she's ever been arrested and if she was a felon ( this girl had to be no more than 20 and they were obviously making her extremely uncomfortable). I also over heard them tell her that they would rather have family work there but "they guess they could give her a shot as long as she was a good person and never been arrested." During this time a elderly man walked and had to use the restroom and it seemed like an emergency. The lady that was at the table for the interview made the man buy a 3$ drink just so he can use the restroom. This experience has nothing to do with me but if they treat new hires and there employees like that than I can only imagine how they treat there customers. Food was decent but overall the hospitality and kindness of the workers there were extremely below par. read more

It's hot, crowded, and smoky from the grill - but the service is quick and friendly and the food is delicious. Homemade. Generous portions. read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - It's hot, crowded, and smoky from the grill - but the service is quick and friendly and the food is delicious. Homemade. Generous portions. - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Decent food, great service but NOT kid-friendly. All of the indoor seating is bar and they don't have any highchairs for the outdoor seating. read more

This is my favorite place to eat breakfast any time. Everything is good and reasonably priced. Not my favorite Bloody Mary but I am picky. Would recommend for any out of town friends. read more

Meh. If you stick to a basic breakfast the food is good but if you get too fancy they seem to lack an ability to balance more complex flavors. The service is fast and friendly but again, I have experienced multiple menu mishaps. read more

This place is amazing. All family owned and operated, with fantastic family recipes to feast on. I have eaten there multiple times a week (breakfast AND lunch) since they have opened and have tried multiple dishes and have always been blown away. SO. GOOD. I've brought multiple colleagues here, and my boss declared he will never eat at Mommas again. Not to mention, it's incredibly reasonably priced. Recap: great food, unbeatable staff and service, wonderful environment, and many thanks from your happy stomach and full wallet. read more

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I have never had more disappointing service than at this restaurant. When my group of 6 got in, we sat ourselves outside, and we were greeted several minutes later by our waitress. They were busy; the whole downtown area was sue to the conference that was in town. After our drink order was taken, we shocked to see and smell the employees of the restaurant smoking weed out back. We initially laughed it off, but in hindsight we should have left right then, because it took an hour and a half to get our food out to us, and when it did, it was ice cold. My friend ordered a burger that came out on toast, and he had requested onion rings, but they gave him fries and still charged him for the onion rings. We were very irritated, and our waitress explained that they were running out of food and didn't have anyone to go buy it. I didn't want to be rude to her, but I wished she would have said something to us about that before she took our order. I will never ever ever be back. Such a horrible experience. Totally ruined my Saturday afternoon. read more

Bobs Downtown Restaurant - My shrimp po' boy tasted okay, but came out ice cold. Extremely disappointing - New American Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Not much sitting if you get here late, but the service is great when they can get to you. And the food is great and quick depending on what you order but awesome. read more