Best seafood I've ever had in my life. I don't even want to eat crab here in Huntsville anymore. I…read morecan't wait to come back.

We drive to Mobile every six months to get our LEXUS serviced, and always look for a place for…read morelunch. Our query for a seafood restaurant led us here, and at first glance almost decided to leave. The seating was minimal and we had to walk up to the counter to order. While waiting, we realized it is primarily a seafood market and take-out orders for cooked food were the main business. But the reviews were great, so we gave it a try. We were amazed at the quality and quantity of food we got. An order of crab claws and shrimp came with over 40 claws and about ten shrimp, all fried to perfection with the best tasting breading ever! The atmosphere was like old time New Orleans, on the wrong side of the tracks. But relax your snobbish standards a bit, and enjoy your seafood the way it is meant to be served!

My last night in Mobile and I needed some good oysters... One of my Uber drivers suggested…read moreWintzell's earlier in the week so I felt the need to follow thru. I'm enough of an oyster snob that I felt the need to belly up to the oyster bar and do it right. Amazing HUGE wild oysters (young dude shocking suggested the wild) but I've had some of the farm-raised in the area so I got 6/6. So flipping good and SO huge I didn't need much for dinner and these were more than plenty! Young man's Dad was also at the bar and had a nice chat with both. Great young man and it's clear where his character came from. Next time I'm in Mobile I'll be back and bring others with...

One star for the hush puppies…read more One star for our friendly server. Sadly, I can only give two stars to Wintzell's House in Mobile, Alabama. I should've listened to all of the advice from the locals on Reddit, who warned me that this place has fallen on harder times. The char grilled oysters were funky. I ate them but worried as I ate them. The hush puppies earned a star. They were pretty tasty. The were my favorite thing on the table. However, we asked for butter, and our server gave us packets of butter substitute. Doesn't this restaurant have real butter? The gumbo was fairly tasteless and also, they had chopped up whatever seafood was in there so finely that it all just turned into mush. If there was any seafood in there, I sure didn't taste it. The West Indies crab salad was a shocking disappointment. It was a scoop of crab meat, which they ruined by mixing it up with mayo. That's it. An ice cream scoop of canned crab meat mixed with heavy mayo. It's like they didn't even try. The bread pudding left very little impression. It was a little rectangular square. Our server misunderstood us when we said we wanted it topped with ice cream, and served the bread pudding alongside a bowl of five scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. It was a very odd dessert situation, but we worked our way through it. Our server was an amusing fella. He kinda/sorta made the evening. Overall, I'm glad I went so I could know for myself. However, I do wish that I had listened to the locals on Reddit.

Super cool spot inside The Ice Box. Steady lunch business. Very pleasant, not loud! Counter service…read moreand they bring you your food. Very casual but friendly. The catfish is dusted with curry powder and served with a lemon herb tartar sauce that is out of this world. Who thought of that?! Perfection. Boudin eggrolls were tasty and the mustard served with them is bangin'. Everything is well seasoned. The pork and collard sandwich was just ok - something about the aioli and havarti made it a little "cream cheese spinach dip-y." Can't wait to go back!

I recently visited The Velvet Pig and had a mixed experience. The food had really good flavor…read moreoverall, but it came out warm instead of hot, which was a bit disappointing. For the price, I expected a little more in terms of quality and presentation, as it felt slightly overpriced. That said, the building itself is super cool it's set in an old ice house, which gives the place a unique and interesting vibe. The atmosphere alone makes it worth checking out at least once. Overall, not a bad spot, but there's definitely some room for improvement. We had the pork belly and a sandwich off the menu.

Some of the freshest crawfish I have had all season and they were seasoned to perfection. The…read moreturkey neck by far was the best turkey neck I have ever had. Not over seasoned or over cooked and the meat was so tender falling off the bone. Broccoli, boiled eggs, potatoes, corn, and sausage were all delicious and seasoned perfectly. A ton of food at a really great value. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Plenty of inside seating and tons of drink options along with deserts options. I will definitely be back next time I am in the port city.

There food, it's not very tasty at all. It could stand some improvement, but other wise the place…read moreis clean and the people that work there are friendly.

We thought this spot was amazing. Upper classy. Jada L was a…read morewonderful server, very accommodating. I had the filet & shrimp with a baked potato & salad, it was great! He had the shrimp Alfredo, it was delicious! The shrimp cocktail & hush puppies were great too!! We'd definitely visit again!!

The food is very good. Had the red fish daily catch with camp salad (nice and light Italian…read moredressing) and the cream corn succotash- all very good. Don't miss the crab soup. Our server was very efficient and helpful. This place is casual+, not as casual as many of waterside restaurants. It's located minutes from the USS Alabama museum and 1:15 from Pensacola.

Wow! We've been for brunch and decided to go on one of the busiest nights of the year. We were so…read moreimpressed. They offered their outstanding happy hour on NYE until 630 (it's food and drink!!). Bottle of champagne is only $10! Eli was magnificent. Smile on his face and happy to be there. Great place. Gives off a New Orleans vibe in a quaint space. Highly recommend.

this place is so overrated…read more The food is nothing special and it's dirty. Very poorly run. Was there for three hours with two different groups of people on a business trip. The bartenders and waitresses kept cashing out because they're leaving and make us pay a bill so I had three different checks , while sitting in the same place. Then they tell you you have to leave because there's some rule in Alabama that you can't be in a bar too long. Meanwhile, we were spending lots of money. The stores there are filthy. It ruined my suit pants. I would never go back to this place.

Food was delicious, the crab stuffed shrimp.........................chef's kiss!! Vegetables were…read moretasty!

I personally love a great execution. That's exactly what we experienced the other evening when…read moregoing out to dinner at Chuck's Fish. Our server was Lauren (Thank you Lauren) pleasure making your acquaintance. Drinks, Appetizers, Main course all spot on!

If you're looking for strong drinks, good vibes, and a fun atmosphere, Wet Willie's does not…read moredisappoint! The daiquiris are flavorful, ice-cold, and definitely pack a punch -- with tons of flavors to choose from. It's the perfect spot to hang out with friends, especially if you're in the mood to relax and enjoy the beachy, laid-back energy

Such a perfect addition to a stroll in the city! We stopped in Wet Willie's for the first time and…read morewere able to sample a few flavors before buying. The lady helping us, ended up making a Mix called "the Jamaica" for us to try and that ended up being the one we went with! It was so fruity and delicioussss (I believe Pina Colada + strawberry + mango + ???) YUM!!! Inside the shop is very colorful and eye-catching and if we weren't interested in touring the city, we definitely would have sat down to enjoy the vibes. Can't wait to come back here!

Business dinner- great views & top notch service. Tuna steak…read morewas amazing, filet with crabmeat most excellent, duck dish best ever eaten. All perfectly cooked. Though no room for dessert - tried the Crème Brûlée and Pecan Bars- and managed to damage significantly-despite large portions.

Finding the place was a bit of a challenge, but as long as one could locate the correct door, there…read morewould be a sign that points in the right direction. My partner and I went straight to the top floor and were seated in a spot that allowed us to see the entire city view. It was very clear that this was a fine dining spot, because I was given a blazer by the restaurant staff since I failed to dress up for this occasion. I have never tried alligator meat before and managed to taste it for the first time here. It tasted like popcorn chicken and having Thai chili sauce was a good move because it offered the dish good flavor. I didn't use any of the ranch dressing. The gulf shrimp chowder was extremely tasty because it contained a good amount of black pepper and a lot of shrimp and cream corn, making the soup taste creamy in a flavorful way. My partner had great things to say about the duck, which was a specialty dish. The maple glaze was obvious and provided the duck breast meat with good flavor. However, the green beans were very plain with barely any seasoning. I ordered the farmer's plate, which was a vegetarian dish, and I thought that it was overall only okay because the snow peas were very undercooked, and they occupied majority of the dish. The green tomatoes, tomatillos, and zucchini all tasted very good. In terms of desserts, the chocolate cake was very hot and moist inside, which made it clear that it was fresh. The outer crust was very crispy but the inside tasted too plain. The key lime pie was very well-made, with a soft layer of graham crackers along with tasty mango syrup and hibiscus reduction defining the extra taste. Overall they both tasted great. I must mention that our server Ashleigh was very attentive and helpful. My partner and I appreciated her help a lot during our experience. Also, it was good to listen to some quiet live performances during the dinner because it added an extra level of vibe.

Whether you get the cochon de lait po' boy (the creole mayo hits the spot!) or the cheese grits…read morebowl with the cochon (the collard greens are definitely worth it!), you can't go wrong with lunch or dinner here. A chill atmosphere and friendly staff make this an all-around great spot to eat when in downtown Mobile.

The food was great. A good spot to nab a quick lunch. I enjoyed my blackened mahi sandwich,…read moreseasoned just right. I added a side of fried okra and it was top notch. Lastly, the mahi fillet is a nice portion. I'll be back for sure