Wow! We've been for brunch and decided to go on one of the busiest nights of the year. We were so impressed. 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. read more

this place is so overrated. 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. read more

I stopped in and ordered the Cadillac Burger, which alone made the visit worth it. The burger was incredibly juicy -- the kind where you need extra napkins but don't even care. Cooked just right, full of flavor, and stacked high without being sloppy. Every bite had the perfect balance of beef, toppings, and a soft bun that held everything together. I sat on the stairway near the window, and it turned out to be the perfect spot. It offered a great view for people-watching and was tucked away enough to feel relaxed while still soaking in the atmosphere. The vibe was fun and energetic, and the service was solid. I'm giving four stars because while the burger was a standout, a couple of small details kept it from being flawless. Still, I'd absolutely come back -- and I'd order the Cadillac Burger again without hesitation. read more

I normally enjoy the food here, so last night I ordered delivery. I opted for a shrimp po'boy. BLUF, I am a shrimp snob. But I thought if I was currently buying 16/20 from my local shrimp guy for $4 a pound, surely PP would be serving some decent shrimp too. WRONG!! The shrimp in my sandwich were the size of a quarter, previously frozen and God only knows from what country they were harvested. But the most egregious culinary error was those shrimpettes had not been deveined. Yes, I was sold a poop po'boy. It had never occurred to me to call ahead and ask if their shrimp were local, and properly prepared, ie, feces-vein-free. My past experiences dining at different PP establishments had lulled me into a false sense of security. Will I go back to squid Ink? Absolutely!! The burgers, fish and chips and power poke bowls are all excellent. And they mix a fine cocktail. I will go back, but I won't be ordering anything with shrimp! Come on Pete, clean dem shrimps! read more

Amazing experience! This was our second time here...Food service and ambiance were fantastic! The food quality, drinks, and price was perfect! read more

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Decent spot on a lively street in downtown mobile. Definitely need to be in the mood for fried food or bao buns here haha! Drink service was a little slow but the food came out relatively quickly. Everything tasted great! read more

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We stopped in for a drink and tapas on a Wednesday night. The menu is very interesting but sadly the restaurant was dead. We ordered the SOS calamari. The concept seemed good the sauce as tasty but the calamari, while tender, had an old fishy taste. Bummer! We also tried the fried deviled eggs. Nothing to wow you. We ended with a shrimp po boy with fries. Hot, crispy tender shrimp on a great bun. French fries were hot and crispy. Definitely the best food of the night. Service at the bar was good. read more

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I visited this place after flying into Mobile. Service was great. Ambiance was fairly dim but pleasant. Bar had some good activity. I sat at a table. Had the power tuna poke bowl. It was very good, but it was quite salty. I don't think it was just flavors in the flavorful bowl; I think it really was somehow overly salted. It was still very good, but I'm deducting 1 star for the saltiness. read more

My wife treated me to a birthday lunch at Squid Ink Eclectic Eats. Squid Ink is a laidback restaurant on Dauphin St. Nice, easy atmosphere. The hostess was amazing and our server, Ava, was fantastic. Ava was spot on with the service. She was friendly and professional. We both had the Seafood Pasta with Shrimp and Calamari. It was outstanding. We will definitely be back. read more

Have been here a handful of times & my goodness it does not disappoint ! 50/50 food & truly crafty cocktails; best French 75 in town. Upon server recommendation I tried the Black Cadillac cocktail, very close relative to the French 75 & with squid ink added. Yes please & thank you! Shoestring fries served in smallish stainless bowls that used to be served not even warm over a year ago are now a thing of the past for this visit. Warm & with just enough salt post-fry to get the tastebuds in gear. I had the Viva la France, Caddy burger, medium rare. Whomever was searing burgers last Sunday, April 11th is just MASTERFUL at doing so!!! UN-believable crust on both sides while maintaining the pink interior. I customized my burger to my specs and these folks bend over backwards to accommodate!! In all honesty, SI consistently serves my FAVORITE burger in Mobile for demonstrating clear care for the dining experience & patron care. All servers are attentive, well-versed in their menus, & never leave patrons wondering if they've been forgotten. Auditory vibe is late 80s to mid 2000teens (?); music volume is not shy. Tunes are not so loud so as to compete with conversation. Space is limited and well worth a bit of a wait to be served on the weekends. Be forewarned that the tables and chairs are quite heavy ( & loud). Mon nix; sitting on the adult swings at a few tables perched outside is unexpectedly fun. BRAVO to everyone from the mixologist, to whomever caters to customization in a meal, to servers, & the design of a structured dining experience that encourages the eclectic while still offering diverse menus to those in search of escaping chain eateries. read more

I have been here probably at least a dozen times and it's never disappointed! LOVE their mob town fries. Very spicy, but so worth the heat. And their burgers are amazing! Baos are great. Honestly, all their food is great. read more

Squid Ink Eclectic Eats & Drinks - Mob town hot fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

I don't know what we were expecting but we were blown away by the atmosphere, the appetizer, and our service. Eli was incredible despite him getting slammed with drink orders right after we sat down. He worked magic, kept everything moving smooth, and even mentioned us a couple places in Mobile to check out while we were in town. The Tuna Tortas were so fresh and the perfect snack. We ordered two cocktails with the notorious squid ink in them- it was actually a little sweet and well balanced in the drinks. A highlight of our trip. Will be by again . - Alex & Eric read more

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Very yummy and unique food! I'm not a frequenter of downtown but I'm definitely going to make it a point to go more often just to eat here more. I had the mob bao and they were absolutely perfect. If you have a big appetite you may want to order 3 of them though because it only comes with 2. It says that on the menu but just be aware in case you're a big eater because they're rather small. Super delicious. Had the pork skins as an appetizer and they were also good. The sauce that came with them was great. One of the best things though was the art in the bathroom, they have doodles on the walls and one of the things is the leprechaun from Chrichton read more

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Literally, stopped here during a road trip just to try the famous calamari, which really was tasty. Perfect crunch with a nice seafood variety. Not sure how I felt about the squid ink sauce but the orange sauce was kickin! Ordered togo although the service I received made me want to go back! The bartender was so incredibly hospitable and sweet. She addressed me by name and made me feel welcome and appreciated for coming in. Also, it was my first time visiting the city of Mobile so Squid Ink really left a great impression! read more

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Get the hot fries app! Skip the fried eggs. Get a burger. So good! Great service too!

Came in for a quick early dinner. I'm not really a pasta guy so decided to just get one of their burgers. It was delicious. Perfectly cooked and fries were great too. I've spent similar amounts on a fast food burger so the price is very fair too. Friendly and fast service too. read more

Met with co-workers here for dinner on a Thursday evening. The location was busy, there were no seats available outside so we ended up being seated upstairs. The upstairs space is relatively small and our table was being hit directly by the air. I would recommend bringing a jacket if you get cold easily! Our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and were able to provide recommendations and answer any questions we had. The food was served in a timely manner and everyone was pleased with their selection. Overall we had a pleasant experience. read more

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Loved the atmosphere!! Such a cute place . Service was great . We sat at bar and had the arancini balls they were very yummy . Also the southern viper burger was incredible!! One of the best burgers I've ever had !! Definitely would return and eat and drink there again !! read more

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This was a stop on the Boo Brunch Tour and it did not disappoint. We sat outside. There are swings with tables or tables and chairs. Service was awesome! We had a really good breakfast bowl. Highly recommend! read more

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Staff is incredible. Food selection is outstanding atmosphere is bad ass. Just go!!!! 10 out of 10 recommend

Delicious, generously portioned food with excellent service and cocktails. The market/ mahi mahi grilled sandwich was a nice thick cut of fish with just a light spread of remoulade. The fried pork chop sandwich was also a huge portion and went great with the pickle and other veggies. The fries were crispy but a little underseasoned. They were hefty portions though and were good when dipped in their house made ranch. Pretty much all the condiments are made in house. The cauliflower appetizer was yummy with the cojita cheese but this was surprisingly not a very big portion compared to the rest of the meals, so can only share between 2 people at best. Our bartender Caleb knew the menu in and out and had great recommendations. He told us a lot about the history of Mobile and gave us suggestions of where t visit in the area. They had a handful of local craft beers on draft. The eight arms, no legs cocktail was outstanding, a little on the sweeter side,and it was kinda cool trying the squid ink. The bar top was a little sticky. They have a lot of out outdoor seating, with some cool swing style seats. read more

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Ate here during Mardi Gras, so I have to take that into consideration on the wait time. Ambiance was a vibe. Waiter was great! I had the chicken pasta - it was good, but not life changing. read more

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The food is always amazing! Also our waitress Jaida was excellent and on point with everything. Everyone is always so nice. The atmosphere is always so calming and soothing. read more

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Enjoyed lunch today before going to the boat show at the Waterfront Convention Show. Haley was our waitress and she was friendly and made our dining experience great. My husband and I both enjoyed the delicious Cadillac burger. read more

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Stopped in for lunch after the original spot I was going to was closed, was definitely a sign since this place definitely hit the spot!! Ordered a little bit of everything, all the food came out hot, staff were very friendly and helped with my selections. Inside was a lot bigger than it seemed from outside. Calamari was definitely a good choice, wasn't overcooked and not too salty, really enjoyed the squid ink sauce. Banh mi was pretty tasty too, it did rip easily when trying to hold it but probably user error. The hot chicken sandwich!!! At first I thought it was greasy when I cut into BUT IT WAS THE JUICES FROM THE CHICKEN!! It was so freakin good!!! 11/10 would order again!!! FAT BOI APPROVED!!! read more

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Amazing staff and service! Everyone was so friendly and made the experience even better--on top of how great the food was. It's also a fantastic place to watch football. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

While searching for a venue with vegetarian options, I discovered SI and was pleased with my find. Although I arrived at the end of happy hour, I was able to take advantage of their beer and deep-fried deviled eggs, which were delicious. Next, I ordered the avocado toast, which was somewhat disappointing due to the subpar bread and lack of freshness and abundance of avocado. I concluded my meal with the cauliflower starter, which was satisfactory. It was enjoyable to sample their small plates in a pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff. I'd happily return read more

Squid Ink Eclectic Eats & Drinks - Gastropubs Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

We were quickly greeted and seated. Staff was friendly. My wife asked our server which she preferred, the tuna poke bowl or the tuna poke Bao buns. The server recommended the bowl so that's what my wife ordered. (Our server said it was her favorite thing on the menu and eats it several times a week.) I chose the simple green salad with shrimp for myself and our daughter ordered the simple green salad. The shrimp on my salad was only ho hum. It had no flavor. It wasn't bad, just no flavor. The chickpeas, according to the menu were supposed to be crispy, however they were soft. My wife's tuna bowl was the major problem. She assumed the rice would be warm/hot as that is normally the case with most poke bowls she has eaten (from the east coast to the west coast and everywhere in between). (We also know that rice has a large chance of bacteria growth if not keep out of the "danger temp zone".) The rice is this bowl wasn't just cold. It was rock hard and congealed in shape. It was impossible to eat with the chop sticks as it was stuck to the plate. The only way to break it up was to stab it repeatedly. When we asked the server about it she said that it was "sticky rice" but wasn't supposed to be quite that hard. (Of course it's not!!) The server told us she would remove it from our check and she could order something else. (This is kinda humorous considering we weren't comped anything.) My wife got the Bao buns as a replacement. The tuna was decent but the Bao buns were brittle and broke. The fries were excellent...but needed salt. Our table didn't have salt so we had to get it from a nearby table. The fries would have been great with ketchup but it was never offered or provided. All in all, we were not impressed. There's plenty of great restaurants in this area...We won't be back to this one. read more

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Very unique options for drinks! Fun atmosphere and the food was really good! One of my favorite spots in downtown Mobile!

Really big space, large bar, large dining room and you can even in the outside if you want. I'd say the service on our visit was absolutely spot-on. She was just learning the gig but was really on it by checking in on us and the other tables she had as well. I would recommend getting a lot of appetizers as they do give you quite a wide variety of options. Butte the bartender they got on hand really shakes up a great cocktail but you do have your drafts on top as well if that's fancy. read more

Great service and recommendations from the server. Drinks were good too! We'll definitely be back when we're through mobile again.

Fun find. Really cool vibe. Dropped in for some drinks. I didn't eat, but the food looked really good. Service was just a touch slow, but the server was still really nice. Definitely worth another visit. read more

This was so good! The ambiance is so much fun but bring a jacket because we got cold sitting by the air conditioning. They were busy today but the service was good they checked on us a lot and got our food out pretty quick. I got the avocado belt and it was sooooo good! I loved the bacon jam on it it made it sweet. The bread was moist and it was perfect. read more

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On the way to my hotel, my Uber driver warned me to stay clear of Squid Ink bc it was too "funky." I guess he doesn't like eclectic; but I do. I thought the menu was the best of the downtown restaurants we ate at during our stay in Mobile. And, the food was very well executed. I also like the atmosphere and the friendly service big thumbs up from me. Sorry Uber-guy read more

wow, this is just a very cool place. had the special hamburger of the day which was quite good. what made it great was the cook. ordered medium. so often you will get a overcooked burger when ordered medium. not here, pink in the center. excellent margaritas were the bomb. highly recommended. read more

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Great local place. Excellent, relaxed vibe and the food was great. Had the Shrimp Po-Boy - flavorful shrimp in a crunchy batter with tasty remoulade - well crafted, nothing overwhelmed, everything blended well to form an excellent and abundant sandwich. She had the American Burger and enjoyed it. We will be back! read more

Service and atmosphere was great. I had the seafood pasta. The calamari was rubbery at best but the shrimp was perfect. I would go back.

Main reason this place is missing a star is because they messed up badly with happy hour pricing such that we ended up paying $12 more than we should have. Very frustrating to be overcharged by that much. The headliner here was the happy hour tuna poke bao. Marvelous flavor with nice, soft bao and plenty of tuna in each taco. It is ridiculous how good these were! A must-try by my standards - I wish I ordered more of these. Chicken Banh Mi Bao - These were delicious too but not as much of a standout to me, but they were good and also filled with a lot of meat! Can't go wrong with this item either. Mobtown Chicken Bao - Okay well, this is the last bao and guess what it's also good. There's a delicious sauce on these that really helps them out and although these aren't as packed with meat as the others were, I was still very happy with these baos. Chicken Bites and the Mobtown Hot Chicken Sandwich were both average quality items that I wouldn't really get again. You can do much, much better with a hot chicken sandwich than this. I wouldn't even call it a hot chicken sandwich, it's just a normal chicken sandwich in my eyes. These weren't great. Tuna Poke Bowl (not pictured) used the same poke that was in the baos (of course) but there oddly wasn't a lot of tuna in the bowl, despite it being a much more expensive item. I wouldn't get this again mainly because it's not a good value vs. the tuna poke baos or any poke bowl establishment. We had two orders of fries for our table and one of them was piping hot while the other was cold. Not a huge fan of that happening, but the hot fries were super! Other than that, we had paloma which was about what you would expect and our server was very nice despite the large price disparity (which we didn't point out because we just wanted to take off). read more

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I ordered the English Fish & chips. When I asked for some Malt Vinegar they brought more Mayonnaise Aioli sauce. The waitress insisted this was Malt Vinegar. I let it go but was charged 50 cents for this. I also asked if there was a charge for credit cards and she said no. There was a charge for credit cards on my receipt.. read more

This place had such a cute aesthetic! Well I can't speak for the inside because when I saw the swings outside I was obsessed and just had to be seated there! My friend and I stopped by here on a Saturday around 11am and was able to get seated immediately. We ordered an orange and strawberry mimosa. We also got the paella fritters to start with and it had an interesting taste. I did like the sauce it came with. I ordered the Spanish scramble without tomato or avocado. The scramble came with chorizo, bell peppers, onion and cheese, served on top of some fries. The fries were hot and crispy but my scramble was warm when I received it. It was still delicious and very fulfilling. I have a small appetite so I only ate about half. Would come back to try other things on the menu! read more

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