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The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
Dumbwaiter - The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant, Mobile, AL

The Dumbwaiter Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1494 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Dumbwaiter is reminiscent of the nostalgic southern charm for which the city of Mobile is so well known. While quirky and quaint, this vital kitchen tool serves as an example of early restaurant innovation . Likewise, our restaurant integrates modern technology with the charm of yesteryear to provide a first class dining experience. The Dumbwaiter represents our commitment to carrying on the tradition of excellence from the kitchen, to the server, to your table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Byars

What 1,494 people are saying

The Dumbwaiter Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Food

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Best Value

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Good for special occasions

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dumbwaiter Restaurant in Mobile offers an "amazing experience" with "phenomenal" food and service. Known for dishes like the coffee-crusted sirloin and deep-fried pork chop, the restaurant boasts "excellent" ambiance despite occasional noise and temperature issues. "Highly recommend" for its Southern charm, attentive staff, and memorable dining moments.
1,494 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, amazing farm to table food. The owner stopped at our table to talk - he’s liovely. I highly recommend the Dumbwaiter!

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  2. Jacob

    Alabama4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food. Have been several times. Was a little disappointed that they ran out of the ribeye, but what I ordered was excellent. The waiter was excellent… very personable and attentive. Ambiance is good, except that it gets quite loud when busy and difficult to hear the person you’re speaking to unless they speak loudly, which just contributes to the problem. Not a big deal unless you want a quiet dinner. Not sure much can be done to fix this. I think it’s just the acoustics of the large open dining area. The seating could be a bit more comfortable. The metal chairs can be a bit hard and uncomfortable, and some find it difficult to maintain good posture as they are sliding around on the chairs. Some seat cushions would probably fix that. It is also very bright. Not am issue to me, but some would prefer a little less lighting, which could improve the ambiance. Some dimmer switches and maybe some candles for the tables could address that.

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  3. Sidney

    Alabama23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and service. Our server was bright and friendly.

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  4. Leigh

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So phenomenal! Atmosphere was great! food was great! Amazing experience.

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  5. Do VIP

    Key West15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal. Will be back soon. I recommend the ribeye. It was fantastic.

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  6. Marcus

    Mobile2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was nice. Amanda was out server she did a good job, very attentive, however it was freezing cold and the air conditioning made the food cold VERY FAST, so unless you eat like you’re in the military with no conversation or you order a salad, you are going to be eating cold food. This isn’t the only review where the food came out cold I don’t think it’s the kitchens fault but whoever the manager is that has it like a meat warehouse inside.

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  7. Padraic

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, ambience, and food were all excellent. The deep fried pork chop was so tasty!

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  8. PamG

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit as we just moved to Mobile a month ago. We will be back for sure. The food was delicious. I had the pork chop and my husband had pot roast on a plate. My pork chop came with collard greens, and they were some of the best I’ve ever had. Corey took excellent care of us and we will ask for him next time. Like I said, we will definitely be back. And often.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. The place had a great vibe and the food was excellent as well. Our waitress talked us into the bread pudding for dessert and it was amazing.

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  10. J. Scott

    New Jersey33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a bit of a mixed experience but don't let that stop you. Our food arrived at our table very cool...as in not hot...after a lengthy wait. That means these beautifully prepared dishes had been sitting a long time and not under a heat lamp. We started with the house salad which was excellent. Next came the mains of shrimp and grits, and the scallop dish. The taste and presentation were spot on...just sadly not warm. The shrimp and grits were perhaps the best I have ever had with a flavor that was out of this world. The scallops came with a nice rosemary sauce but were just this side of cold in the center. The place was hopping so I'm sure our server got tied up with a large group or something and our food was stuck at the pass. Stuff happens. I wouldn't think twice about going back and giving it another try.

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2 people
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167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N. Conception St.
  • Area
    Mobile
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Byars
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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