Definitely not a restaurant fit for royalty, much less a royal scammer. We came here during dinnertime, amidst construction surrounding the area the Royla Scam is located at. We had the Asian noodle salad with sauce on the side and the fish of the day. The fish of the day was decent, but not worth the price. The Asian noodle salad was disappointing. I usually ask for sauce on the side because many restaurants douse the food with sauce, and ruins the flavor of the food. Well my salad was flavorless... Because it was made up almost entirely of cabbage. The amount of cabbage was overwhelming relative to everything else, including the sauce. The sauce was too paltry to be able to save the rest of the salad from bland land. Other than the food, the interior was not much to write to home about. The restaurant was dark, and the customer base was made up mostly of old white guys watching football being shown on the TV. Parking is paid to park because this place is located at the downtown area. read more

Excellent food and great service. Sat out in the courtyard which is enclosed and was comfortable.

I can't say enough good things about our experience! This was our first time to eat here and I'm so glad we did. Our fellow Mississippian Isaac, took excellent care of us. His wine recommendation was top notch. I had the blackened grouper chowder and it's definitely something they should keep in rotation. Probably the BEST chowder I've ever had. Chicken scallopini and red snapper were both equally amazing. My husband got the flourless chocolate cake with raspberries and devoured it. I got the blueberry cheesecake to go, which was breakfast the next morning, and absolutely the best cheesecake I've ever had. We are there yearly for a getaway and will definitely be back! read more

Great spot for a big, delicious meal. Their menu is pretty basic: burger, steak, fish, fish tacos. However, the quality is fantastic. I ordered the catch of the day, which was HUGE! It came atop of truffled orzo and a side of carrots. Everything was very flavorful. The service is also super nice. My dining companions had the filet, and had great things to say. We left with 3 clean plates, so we were very satisfied. The drinks are also solid, and their pours are anything but slight. Their liquor selection is decent and they feature $6 specialty cocktails on the chalkboard. Will definitely be back! read more

The Royal Scam - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Quite a disappointing meal. Ordered crab cakes for an appetizer and they were just ok. Not bad but certainly nothing to shout about. Here is the bad part....I ordered salmon for my entree. Two others ordered salmon as well. The server asked them both how they wanted their salmon cooked. After she left I realized she didn't ask me. Oh well, I guess we will see. Well when the salmon came, it was definitely over cooked. It was hard and they tried to hide the burnt parts by turning it over. I tried to eat it but couldn't. So I sent it back and the replacement was not cooked quite as bad but still way over cooked. I picked at it but didn't eat much. I ended up ordering a basket of fries. Several tables around us got burgers and fries (traditional bar food). If I ever go back, that's what I will get....bar food. Leave the seafood and such to the experts. read more

The Royal Scam - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Everything I have eaten has been great. The Fish special is always on of the best dinner entrees in town.

I use to work downtown and I ate daily at the Royal Scam, 219 and Mama's. The good thing is the Royal Scam is open at night and weekends. I worked a lot of weekends and nights. The Royal Scam was my refuge where I could have wonderful meals and relaxations to revive myself. My favorite meals were the burger, wings and soup for lunch and the filet steak at night with the best bread pudding in Mobile. I work from home now as I'm disabled and can no longer drive. I miss the Royal Scam terribly. read more

Downtown Mobile is very quiet on the weekends but we were able to find this spot for lunch. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and a bar. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We both had the paninis for lunch. It came with two sides. The cheese panini, which was topped with bacon and tomatoes, was hands down the best panini I have ever had. The secret ingredient was the garlic cheese spread that was in between the slices of bread. Heaven! I had the greens for a side which was a salad and the mango salad which had a spicy kick. read more

The Royal Scam - Grilled cheese panini with greens and mango salad - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Dined there a few weeks ago after The Scam finally Re-opened. Been dining there since they opened in 2006. Since I worked a block away it's always been my favorite for great food and the best service. Always loved the roast sandwich and spicy mango salad. This time I brought my best friend for birthday dinner and another friend. All three of us raved over the fish. To be honest, my friends think Longhorn is fine dining, so naturally they were impressed. Food was superb. The wait staff was exceptionally attentive but not overly! My only complaint now is no lunch! I often meet former co-workers downtown for lunch (I'm retired now and live 3 miles from town) and good choices for great food are limited. I am Hoping when staffing issues realign as they were pre-pandemic I'll be able to get my favorite sandwich and spicy mango at lunch time. Keep up the good work David. I'm an oldie (71) and remember working downtown in 1967-1986 when Kress lunch counter, Zitsos in the FNB basement and Tanner's Qwik Lunch were the only lunch options!!! Sad! read more

The perfect amount of fancy. We came for a nice(r) dinner in jeans on the way to a night on the town and were blown away. I had the steak, husband had the triple tail and wow... both were great and the sides.... wow.... the crème brûlée was orange and ginger... i'll dream about it forever. This town is pure magic and this restaurant is one of the things that make it sparkle. read more

A nice find! I popped in here to enjoy a bite before going across the street to the Renaissance Hotel I'm glad I did read more

The Royal Scam - View of the entrance from inside - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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In town for a conference meeting, in a hotel right across the street from this restaurant. A friend pointed out this place that I would have walked right past, probably, just because - from the outside at least - it has little or no curb appeal. The sign is almost completely missing and you could be forgiven for thinking this was an abandoned location!. However, when you look at the Yelp! reviews, you see that is a popular and well-liked eating establishment in this city. Just inside the door is a small line of people waiting to get a table. Fortunately we were able to "jump in" on a table with some friends who had a little extra space, and so avoided the wait. While a lot of things looked good - especially the special which was a Pimento Burger (A guy at our table LOVED it) - I got the Cheese, Bacon and Tomato Panini with Asian Slaw and Fries. It was a great combination. The panini was simple - just what it said - but the bread was exceptionally good and toasted just right. The Asian slaw had a kind of satay dressing that was a nice contrast to the other items on the plate. I could have eaten a whole plate of the slaw all by itself. And the fries - were especially crispy and flavorful - but not oily or greasy. A delightful meal. The curb appeal of this place was terrible - but the food inside is great. If it weren't for Yelp and the reviews there I would probably have never walked in. Very glad I did. read more

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Everything is great never had a bad meal here. Land and sea is one of our favorites and the soup of the day is always delicious.

The best review that I can give is to say that, if I lived here, I would put this on my regular rotation of restaurants. Due to food sensitivities, I ordered the Shrimp & Grits with no sauce. The shrimp tasted fresh, and the seasoning was delicious. I asked for butter for my grits, & they were just right - creamy, with corn kernels scattered throughout. I would like to see a couple more gluten-free options with no tomatoes, but, other than that, I like this place. read more

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Very impressed with this place for a downtown lunch. Great location, excellent ambiance, good food and service, truly well established. Came here for lunch with clients from downtown- their standard place to go- and got seated quick with 6 of us. We opted for lunch offerings from Panini's that were fantastic, to a tuna wrap I had with asian slaw that was well presented and packed with Tuna! Gumbo was good and saw one shrimp and grits that also looked well with large shrimp, this was the go to place. Would love to come back for dinner as this was a pub for me- lots of wood, on the corner- could certainly enjoy a beer here and try other options. If in the area, would highly recommend for great food and service in a comfortable classy atmosphere. read more

The Royal Scam - The Asian Tuna Wrap- fantastic with mixed greens and fries - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Stopped in today for lunch while we were downtown. A late lunch. Service was very fast. I ordered the bacon burger and wife ordered a spinach salad with chicken. The burger was tender and excellent however it was 13.00. Her salad was about the same price. Very tasty and quick but awful steep for a burger and fries. With as many choices as there are downtown I just don't see the prices lining up with value. read more

The Royal Scam - Bacon & Cheese Royale with fries - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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We made a last minute reservation at The Royal Scam... I was leery that they had last minute availability on a Friday night but we decided to try it! 4 adults and 1 child for dinner - we were sat in a very comfortable booth. 3 people ordered steak - not one complaint which is hard to do with steaks ordered medium rare... I had the chicken dish with capers and polenta! So so good! The last person had a side salad and the tuna tartare - and said it was so good! To say we were pleased is an understatement!! Great job and we will be back! read more

The Royal Scam was excellent last night. It was our 10 year anniversary and they went above and beyond to make it special for us. Our meals were delicious and we had a wonderful time! read more

Food was under seasoned and under whelming. Service was okay. Drinks were sweet but not enough liquor. 2 out of 10 would not recommend

The Royal Scam did not disappoint. The drinks were great. My husband loved their take on a Julep. The food was scrumptious. The only flaw was the temp on our steaks but since I am used to that particular flaw I was prepared. Definitely recommend for natives and tourists. read more

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Stopped for lunch during a work trip and ordered the Grilled Salmon Sandwich with spicy mango and baby greens for sides. The salad exploded with flavor between the apple chunks, sun dried tomatoes, sliced almond, and light but sweet dressing. The mango salad had just a twinge of spice to take normal sweet mangoes to the next level of intrigue. The sandwich was also quite delectable. My only critique would be to find a way to keep the mangoes from making the sandwich bun soggy. The bread was also a bit large for the salmon. I was overall pleased and satisfied and would definitely come back if work brings me this way again:) read more

The Royal Scam - Grilled salmon salad with spicy mangoes and baby green salad - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

We dropped in for lunch on a recent Saturday. The place was cozy and not crowded. I wish we had waited until after 5:00 PM as the lunch menu did not have the options for steak that I was hoping for. I settled on the steak sandwich with Asian slaw and the spicy mango salad. My wife got the tossed salad with grilled shrimp. The food was good, the mango salad especially delicious which will bring me back by itself. Had the bread pudding for dessert which was quite good. Service was good. Just wish I could have had the steak. Parking was metered on the street, or paid parking lots around the corner. read more

This place is fantastic! Their filet was one of the best filets I've had. My girls and I just happened upon it and so glad we did.

Great food, attentive service and a very engaging staff. One of our very favorite Mobile establishments!

Awesome food and impeccable service. If you haven't eaten there you must try it. Be sure not to skip dessert, the crème brûlée is fantastic!!! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

This restaurant/bar is a great place to eat and relax. Their service is friendly and polite. The atmosphere is comfortable and quiet. And the food is exquisite and inexpensive. I had the chicken panini and it was very good. My wife had the steak sandwich and it was the best steak we have both had in a long while. I highly recommend that dish! And I highly recommend to stop by this place for a nice hangout with friends or a nice and cozy date. read more

The Royal Scam - Chicken panini - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Good burgers and drinks. Ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger with firs and a salad. The salad was light with spring greens almonds, apples, onions in a light dressing. The burger was hearty and hot, cooked just right. My SO ordered a salad with grilled chicken, less the onions, and was very happy. Not a lot of draft beer choices, but they have a good selection of bottled beers. Pretty decent wine selection as well. Nice casual dinner spot and good service. read more

We went on a Friday evening with friends after enjoying the LoDa Art Walk. The place was fairly packed when we arrived, but they got us seated quickly. The service was a bit slow. I expected that when they were slammed, but even after it tapered off and people started to leave, it remained slow. The service was friendly though, and we had great company and conversations while waiting. The food was delicious! I ordered the special, which was a redfish. My hubs ordered the filet. Both meals were well prepared and delicious. My hubs also ordered a bourbon drink and was pleased. We ended our meal with bread pudding and it was also very tasty. If you're downtown, this is a great option for lunch or dinner. read more

The Royal Scam - Bread pudding - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

This is one of my new favorite places! The service was top notch! I had the Steak Sandwhich Scam [i really was scammed on the steak, but our wonderful server made up for it by dessert] and my BFF had the Bacon & Cheese burger [which she could not stop talking about!]. The HOUSE FRIES. I don't even have adequate words. They're just...amazing. Also, I had the Baby Field Greens...which was to die for. Great Atmosphere. Wonderful cocktail. But seriously do not miss the dessert [Specifically the Tiramasu]. Lucky me, I got it for free but the first words out of our mouth was "i'd pay big money for this next time!" read more

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Small quant spit. Food is delicious and very well presented. Always great fresh fish options.

Very attentive service. Great location. Food was good, nice interior. We had the burger special and steak sandwich. Good.

Just got into Mobile for a conference and went to this restaurant, for its in walking distance from the hotel. The vibe is super cool, you can tell it's a hip after work spot to have a drink and a delicious meal. Their bread pudding is super delicious . I would recommend crab cakes, bread pudding and drinks. read more

The Royal Scam - Great crab Spicy - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

What a great place for a meal. The food was delicious and staff was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the Pimento Cheese burger. They were able to get us seated immediately and treated our group with great hospitality being from out of town. The food was delicious. read more

The restaurant is across from the renaissance hotel. While here on business, it's nice to have a few places in walking distance. The fear of the "tourist" restaurant is always prevalent, but we all still try right? This place was worth the risk! Not your typical tourist trap restaurant. Gumbo is very good (like, New Orleans good) and the wings were way better then expected. Needless to say... I've been a few times now... too many.. read more

We stopped for lunch, and were impressed by the central location and laid back atmosphere. Unfortunately the gas was out in the restaurant, so we couldn't order anything but salads, soups, and sandwiches. Those were great, but not what we came for. read more

The Royal Scam - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Was an excellent meal! Friendly, nice service. Outside eating available. I recommend highly

Just dined here last night and truly enjoyed the food. The atmosphere was chill and dimly lit. If you are looking for a place to people watch, you have hit the jackpot, as the acoustics allowed me to overhear every person's conversation in the whole bar section. I must go on to stress how incredible the food was, because that is the only reason I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars. The service was laughable and almost appeared purposely slow, as it seems no server in their right mind would ignore several tables for 30 minutes at a time. The prices were extremely reasonable and the portions on the sandwiches and burgers were huge, unlike those on the entrées which provided about a quarter of the food accompanied with any sandwich order. I will definitely go back for the food.. because that part of the experience was amazing. read more

The Royal Scam - Steak sandwich (gorgonzola instead of Havarti per request), fries and baby greens salad. Perfection! - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Excellent customer service even on a busy night like tonight, post mardi gras parade. Our plates were crafted with care and the ingredients were fresh and ripe. I ordered a cup of seafood gumbo and a side salad. The gumbo was incredible! It was extremely well balanced and full of flavor. Not too strong in seafood fast, it was just perfect. The side salad was fresh and went great with the sweet\tart vinegar dressing. We also ordered the bacon cheeseburger royal with a side of French fries and Asian slaw. The burger was cooked exactly as we ordered, medium rare- you would be surprised at how rarely this happens. We especially enjoyed the Asian slaw. It was very light and crunch with sesame oil and a light and slightly sweet vinegar. Awesome side dish. read more

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Service was amazing and quick. Food came out amazing and quick!! I had the steak sandwich scam and it was to die for. Freshly cooked meat with the perfect amount of mushrooms and onions. The fries were great too!!! read more

The Royal Scam - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

On our drive back home from Biloxi we searched Yelp for some advice on a great lunch place, which lead us to stop in Mobile at The Royal Scam. It was a Tuesday around noon and the place was packed with business people. I am so glad it was an unusually warm january day so that we could at one of the tables out front. I ordered the chicken panini with asian slaw and mixed greens; my husband got the black and blue burger with fries and mango salad. Everything was GREAT!!! We both cleaned our plates and I could have eaten more. Service was friendly and quick. Even though we were the only table outside, our server did not forget about us and kept our water glasses full. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the Mobile area read more

The Royal Scam - Grilled chicken panini with Asian slaw and spring mix salad! Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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