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

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

Was great food, friendly service. I would definitely eat there again next time I am in town.

The restaurant was too cold for me. Tables a small and chairs are heavy. When crowded, it's super loud. Daniel the server was just ok. The cauliflower appetizer was delicious but served room temperature. It would have been better hot, in my opinion. I had the classic burger and it was delicious and cooked a perfect med rare. Fries were good but also not hot. I would not go back, unless it was the only place open. read more

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

Got the cauliflower as an appetizer and it was amazing. But in my opinion the tuna tostada was even better. Will be back for the great service, food, and atmosphere! read more

Stumbled on this place for lunch while traveling for work. I liked the decor and vibe. Felt very casual and welcoming. There are a lot of interesting items on the menu. I started with the fried deviled eggs..not a fan. Breading wasn't crispy enough and it tasted like seafood batter. I had the Buffalo and honey chicken sandwich and it was fantastic! The chicken was very flavorful and moist. It's a pretty big sandwich that came with crunchy, hot fries. Also tried the fried pork skins...loved them. They came to the table still sizzling. They offer outdoor dining and there are swings instead of stationary chairs which I thought was pretty cool. Worth a return trip when I'm in the area again. read more

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Checked out this place after Bellingrath Garden. Had the calamari with squid ink aioli. Not bad. My wife had the fish and chips but the fish was mahi mahi. Not really a good fish to do the dish. It was too thick and not as juicy as a cod. My daughter had the shrimp scampi. She said was ok. Her fried had the viper burger but not spicy enough. I had the Cadillac burger and the bread was too soggy to hand hold. Overall just an ok experience. Service was good. Parking was ok for downtown Monday night. read more

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Fish and chip- crispy and cooked perfectly... zero seasoning. *Note they do not have salt and pepper on the table. *Server - fantastic. *Fly's and Gnats- tolerable. *Roaches in the bathroom- ZERO EXCUSE!!!! I do not have photo of the bathroom roach extravaganza. I do not have a habit carrying my phone to the bathroom. But I went immediately to our severe and reported the situation. read more

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We decided to stop here last night (a Thursday) for drinks and a bite, we sat outside because how can you pass up the swings on a beautiful evening?! The prices are affordable and just right in my opinion. The food is yummy!! Drinks are great!! Zero wait time, everything was brought out in a great time manner. BUT the staff.. is what really stands out to me in any place. We had Kayla as our waitress (I believe that was her name..), she is the most sweetest friendliest girl EVER. We talked for a good minute as if we have always known each other, so so nice! My boyfriend ordered the tuna poke bowl, we didn't think about it being raw tuna (LOL.. a texture thing) we laughed about it, and they had no problem taking it back and cooking the tuna for him! Absolutely recommend this place from the atmosphere, to what they have to offer on the menu, and definitely to the staff!! read more

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Stopped by because honestly there was a lot of people both inside and outside. It wasn't extra loud, the tables were spaced very good, the waitress was nice, the wait was short. The food was ok. We were expecting a nice size plate of nachos with tuna on them. It was only three chips. They were a bit hard to me. The calamari was very good. read more

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Cool little place, friendly staff, fair menu selection. It does get packed. I opted for the fish n chips which was good. The only problem is downtown parking. 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

We decided to eat at Squid Ink for lunch while we were visiting Mobile from the Eastern Shore. The restaurant caught our eye because it is one of Panini Pete's establishments, and he always delivers great food with on-point service. We elected to eat outside at the tables that they had on the street. It looks like many Mobile establishments are able to place tables for service on the city's immediate surroundings. Kudos to Mobile and Mayor Sandy Stimpson!!! We ordered the fried deviled eggs and calamari for our appetizers. Wow. Both were EXCELLENT! The Calamari was soooo fresh and the dipping sauce was delicious! For our entrees, we ordered the Tuna Poke Bowl and Pressed Spicy Tuna Sushi. Both were very tasty! The service and atmosphere were tremendous, as well. Great job Squid Ink! We will definitely be back again!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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Stopped by while downtown for an early lunch/brunch. They open at 10:30 so that was perfect. Walked inside and noticed that it was decorated cool and had a nice atmosphere. We were sat upstairs overlooking the lower level which was neat. Service was good. I Ordered a burger and my son ordered a pork chop over Gouda grits with hollandaise sauce. He is a typical picky teen who usually only likes chicken fingers and tacos and had never had hollandaise. He loved it, and everything was cooked perfect. I had the "loaded" fries as my side and could have ate a bucket of them as they were fantastic with just the right amount of heat (viper sauce). This is now my go to place when downtown. The prices were also very reasonable and actually on the low side compared to similar places. read more

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Their happy hour menu is the best! $5 for two bao buns is my favorite and their Paloma is pretty good too. Good variety on the menu as well. read more

Don't let the name scare you off - there's barely anything on the menu that actually has squid ink. Which for me, as a fan, was a little disappointing. Though not as disappointing as the poke - it was not good. The rice was cold and hard - like when you've got leftover Chinese in the fridge for a few days, you know? And they didn't even attempt to rehydrate it. Blech! To their credit, the manager did make amends and handled it really well, and my waitress couldn't have been nicer! Also, the calamari toast was FIRE! So so good. It doesn't come with the squid ink aioli but they did me a solid and added it. So while im not running back any time soon, I'd still say it's worth a visit for the ambiance, service, and at least some of their menu items. read more

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This place never gets old! They are always changing up their menu and it is amazing. We tried the squid on a stick this time it was fantastic. The sauce it came with and bread was just perfect. The bao we got was the tuna and bahn mi. The tuna over filled the bao they were not stingy with it at all! Get the pink Cadillac for cocktails it is not too sweet and delicious! Cant wait to come back read more

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OKay..... About to head over to Squid Ink to get Haper's Birthday Dinner. It was good as usual. My daughter who is now ten has loved this spot since she was 8. They do make a quality burger and the calamari is pretty good as well. Atmosphere is dope. Inside or out on the street for those who like to chill outside in the fresh Covid free air. LOL. I Digress. If you just got off the cruise ship and you are still hungry the swing by this spot. Wait is usually not long at all. read more

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Service, Food and the Atmosphere are All GreatIt's a Must Try If you're In The Downtown Area

It was pretty good. The options sound more interesting than they taste. The menu is really varied and fun. I do love sitting outside on the swing in nice weather. Car fumes and noises aren't perfect but it's nice to eat outside sometimes. read more

We had a reasonably decent meal here recently, I had the fish and chips and although the fish was fresh and well fried there was way more chips than fish. My better half had the tuna poke bowl which she said was good enough. I was tempted by the calamari but they were at least honest with me when I asked where it came from and I was told "a far away land" so no thank you, seafood from Asia is not on my menu especially when your eating across from the Gulf. At least get your squid from Pt. Judith, R.I. (the calamari capital of the USA-shout out to my R.I. home boys). Service was good and the situation was very casual. Oddly enough no oysters. read more

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

We were visiting Mobile and decided to make Squid Ink our 1st stop because we thought the name and graphics were cool after a quick Google Search of restaurants in the area. So glad that we did!!! The food was amazing. Our server recommended the Cadillac Burger (add bacon). It was fantastic and the skinny fries were nice and crunchy. Decor was neat - especially liked the bathroom tattoo motif. read more

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Cool location near the Renaissance--walkable. With outdoor swing seating. Great sushi! And happy hour specials

So good! This gastropub was recommended by a logical shop owner and it was spot on! A fun atmosphere. We sat at the short end of the bar and had a great view for people-watching and for a little chat with personable bartenders. There was a birthday party going on in the loft and that added to the festive atmosphere. I ordered some comfort food... the pork chop sandwich. It had thin breaded pork chop and a lot of fixings, including sweet peppers, spicy mayo (not hot), and mustard. They hit the right combo for a very tasty meal. The French fries were good too. My dinner companion had the seafood pasta. Didn't skimp on the seafood and he said it was very good! For drinks, he ordered the Long Island Iced Tea and I had the house Margarita which was served in a jar. Both hit the spot! A great place to check out. read more

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Fun, high energy vibe here, even on a Tuesday night! We ordered the hot fries and the calamari. The hot fries were amazing! The calamari sadly was tough and overcooked. Thankfully, the manager offered to take it off our bill. All of the food brought out of the kitchen looked great. We'll have to go back and try more of their menu items. read more

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I think I've found my new favorite burger, Cadillac Burger with bacon and the spicy fries. John tasted mine but he had the classic burger, in his words "it's good but yours was over the top". The atmosphere was awesome, the swing seats out front were cute. read more

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Late review, but great spot to swing by to grab a quick drink and have a quick chat with some friends. read more

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

Everything was amazing. The Cadillac burger was over the top good and our server Eli was the best.

Came in for a drink and a quick dinner. Grabbed a high top. Service was good, server was friendly enough. She was juggling the bar and me, so I'm not going to knock how quickly she came around. Had a lot of people to juggle. Only mention it because if you want to get in and out in 15 minutes that may be tough. Food was solid, menu was exceptional for what is essentially a bar. I would go again. read more

What a neat place. With a comedy tour in town we knew dining might be a challenge. The wait wasn't too long but we were lucky enough to snag a place at the bar. Our bartenders were 5 stars all the way! They make some great drinks. My favorite was the old fashion. We also enjoyed some hot chicken bites, a tuna poke bowl and the avocado BLT with a side of fries. Sorry the chicken didn't make it for a pic but trust me, they were good. Just make sure you like spice and flavor when you try them because it's packed with both. Definitely planning a return trip to try some other menu items but once again.... Pete and his team knock it out of the park. read more

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Went to this place on a Monday with my husband and parents. They have a cool outdoor area with swings that would be nice if weather wasn't so hot. Inside has a cool vibe. A little too dark for my liking. We wanted brunch but they only serve that on certain days which is a bum. My husband got fish and chips and I got the southern viper burger. The fish was breaded nicely but the type of fish(halibut) they used was kind of too heavy, needed something flakey. My burger was kind of dry, needed more sauce I think, had potential for great things though. The fries were super thin and kind of meh also needed some sauce. The waiter was super nice and told us that brunch is the way to go. I didn't order a drink but from the looks of it that's probably what people go there for. Overall it was mediocre but I'd go back to try the brunch menu! read more

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Pastas and baos are good, as are the appetizers. Good plate set up dining in and the togo prep is good. No complaints. Last time I sat at the bar waiting on togo and the staff seem pretty cool. read more

The food is great it's still hot when you get it the prices are good and the delivery time was great

Loved the swings. Quickly seated. Great service. The calamari was not greasy or chewy. The fish and chips were delicious. The skinny fries were my favorite part. read more

Squid Ink has been on my must visit list for a while and I finally got to try it. I had to ordered the fried deviled eggs and they were all that. I went during the busy lunch time and our food still came out expeditiously. Our server was pleasant and he was able to answer all our questions about what to choose on the menu. I ordered the Cadillac Burger Viva La France and it was delicious. I can't wait to visit again to try some other menu items. read more

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I hate to downgrade from a five star review, but our breakfast was absolutely terrible on Mother's Day. Our last couple visits seem to indicate a change for the worse here. The French toast was hard as a rock. Chicken tasted like it had gone bad. When I brought this up to our server they offered to talk to the manager but came back explaining that the manager was busy but they had taken the dish off my bill. My concern wasn't my bill but the food quality and safety. Overall, this was just not a good experience. This may be still a quality dinner spot, but I would not come back for breakfast or brunch and given the management priorities, probably will not come back. read more

Let's be honest: a lot of the reason we wanted to eat here was because of the swing seating out front. It was a gorgeous day out and we wanted to eat al fresco, and it was well worth it. The service was prompt and delightful, with our order taken quickly and drinks brought promptly. I had the mixed seafood pasta and really enjoyed my meal, and with some more artful seasoning this would have handily been a 5 star review. We'll definitely go back the next time we're in Mobile! read more