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Dumbwaiter Restaurant

4.2 (460 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 8:45 PM

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Short ribs

This was a great find during our stopover in Mobile. Great service, drinks were crafted perfectly, try the blackberry mint julep! We started with the marinated shrimp with a side of cheese grits , the shrimp had great flavor and cooked perfectly and the cheese grits are creamy and very tasteful. For dinner we had the short ribs, probably the best short ribs I've ever had!

Our first visit here, and on their 10 year anniversary.
Kevin G.

It was New Years eve, we had reservations for 630 and we were seated when we arrived, the host and hostess were very friendly. Our waitress was over in about 5 minutes. We ordered wine and the fried green tomatoes appetizer they were not very hot when they came out but had the flavors and texture. We both ordered the pot roast on a plate with mash potatoes and carrots. Again, all the flavors were there but the pot roast seemed to need more time cooking. The last time I ate it with a fork, this time I needed a knife, it was tasty nonetheless. Last we shared a cheesecake and it was awesome. Our waitress did a good job during our visit. We will return.

Linda R.

We visited Dumbwaiter while we were in Mobile for Mardi Gras. My son and his wife had been there before and suggested it. It is a smaller place, but the food was really good. I started the night with a virgin monitor. I appreciated that they had a mocktail option. For my entree, I chose the Tensaw Tournedos which is twin 4oz filet medallions, grilled shrimp, goat cheese scallion mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, with bourbon peppercorn sauce 45. It was pricey, but absolutely delicious. Overall great experience.

Sweet Tea Brined Double Cut Pork Chop
Michael M.

Good ambiance, food, and service. Had a 7:00 pm reservation with 2 co-workers as we were in town for the ALACTE 2025 Conference. No appetizers ordered. Entrees ordered: DELMONICO 16OZ RIBEYE DEEP FRIED PORK CHOP (Double Cut) (Personally, this is the best meal I have ever had in Mobile and I have been to quite a few places the past few years. To name a few Dauphin's, Noble South, Roosters, Trellis Room, etc.) POT ROAST ON A PLATE We all enjoyed our meal. For dessert 2 of us ordered the peach bread pudding. It was good. Not the best pudding I have ever had but good!

Pork rinds and pimento cheese
Lorine M.

Very cute restaurant in the center of Mobile. Service was great and our waitress was darling. Plenty of southern favorites such as fresh fried pork rinds and pimento cheese balls. The Brussel sprouts were the star of the show. My biggest dig is if I'm going to pay $15 for an old fashioned it better not have a freaking maraschino cherry. Seriously....i pride myself on my old fashioned standards and that is one.

Back of restaurant and bar
Alex R.

The place was quaint and warmly lit and the table arrangement was well spaced etc. However, the room temperature was cool to cold. I had to put on a fleece pullover. The rest of the party was also heavily attired. I ordered the MEAT AND POTATOES, a wagyu flat iron steak, potato hash, sautéed bell peppers and onions topped with housemade woosh Food arrived warm. The potatoes were stale as if they had been cooked hours before and allowed to get cold and then reheated. Which gave them a grainy textuce. The steak was cooked the way I like it, raw. So it was easy to tell it was not wagyu beef. The flat iron steak was pre-sliced. The whole meal was extremely salty because of the homemade whoosh(Worcester sauce) that covered everything And there was no vegetable served with it. Due to the room and serving temperature my food was cold before I was done. Waitress was prompt and attentive. There was a $3.95 upcharge for credit and debit payments. All in all it was not a favourable experience. I probably will not return.

Menu
Sheree W.

Several locals recommended this restaurant when asked where can we get some really good food in downtown Mobile, so of course had to try it. I see why, the menu is vast with so many southern options which make you feel immersed in the South. It's a bustling place with many couples out for date night, girls night and even a few families. The owner was also walking around and came to introduce himself to us which a really nice touch. The food 10/10, everything was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend id you are ever in the Moblie, AL area.

Short rib with potatoes and carrots
Tanisha B.

This is a lovely restaurant with a great vibe. It nestled in the heart of downtown Mobile. My family went here for my mom's birthday and the food did not disappoint. I had the short rib with mashed potatoes and carrots. The meat was tender and full of flavor. The vibe was nice as well. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of the dishes and also very pleasant. I would definitely eat here again. Also, you do need a reservation, as they get pretty busy. Check them out soon.

Wedge Salad
Ashley S.

Everything about the DumbWaiter restaurant was great! We had a big party of 18 and even though they had to split us up, we were happy that they could even take all of us since we called the day of. Our servers were great, knowledgeable, and patient. Our food was amazing too! I ordered the creole seafood pasta. It already came with shrimp, sausage, and crab. I decided to add chicken, but it really didn't need any extra meat. The pasta was a nice helping. It was very creamy. It could've been a little bit warmer, but other than that, it was delicious. I will say the best item there was the strawberry cheesecake. That was the best cheesecake I have ever had. It was super fluffy and delicious! The next time I visit, I just want the dessert!

Tensaw Tournedos
Beverly S.

Absolutely everything about our evening was perfect! We had the grilled shrimp appetizer which was delicious. Next we split a wedge salad which had thick cut bacon that was so good! Our entree was the Tensaw Tournedos. The filets were cooked to perfection and tons of flavor. The goat cheese mashed potatoes were excellent and the grilled shrimp were wonderful. We topped off this amazing dinner with the brownie a la mode. The service, drinks and ambiance were great. Highly recommend for a wonderful experience all around!

Tuna appetizer
Samantha H.

Went to the Dumbwaiter with friends for the first time ahead of a show at the Seanger Theater & we were not disappointed! We split a number of appetizers our favorite of which was the Brussel sprouts- holy cow were they delish & it was a HUGE portion size! Would definitely order them again. The Caesar salad was also delish & the pork rinds were good but we wouldn't order them again as the pimento cheese was served warm which wasn't very appealing to us. Our waitress wasn't very friendly to us or the table next to us which put a little bit of a damper on things but, we really enjoyed the meal itself as well as the ambience, it's a beautiful restaurant in a convenient location!

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Food and service were outstanding. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening, we weren't rushed.

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Amazing food and service! If you're in the area and want a great dining experience this is the place.

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