Highest-rated restaurants in Mobile by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Mobile, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Mediterranean Sandwich Co

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502-2 Schillinger Road South Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Little Tokyo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 6358 Cottage Hill Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Thai Fusion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 5369 Hwy 90 West Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Food Pak International Foods

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5150 Old Shell Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, International Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Velvet Pig

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 755 Monroe St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Thai Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 853 Hillcrest Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Charm Thai Kitchen and Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 960 Schillinger Road South Ste K Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Siam Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 Hillcrest Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Debris Po Boys & Drinks

- Rating: 4.6/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 278 Dauphin St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. 7 Spice Grocery & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3762 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, International Grocery, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. NoJa

- Rating: 4.6/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6 North Jackson St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Cheese Cottage

- Rating: 4.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 650 St. Louis St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Cheese Tasting Classes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Nixons

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1801 Old Shell Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pour Baby

- Rating: 4.6/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6808 Airport Blvd. Ste H Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Bake My Day

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 156 McGregor Ave. North Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Foosackly's Chicken Fingers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7641 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Joe's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (142 reviews)
- Address: 9120 Airport Blvd. Ste L Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Meat Boss - Cottage Hill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (476 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5401 Cottage Hill Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Amici Trattoria Wine Bar & Market

- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7899 Cottage Hill Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mary's Southern Cooking

- Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3011 Spring Hill Ave. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Jefe Paletas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5301 Cottage Hill Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Tigers Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 871 Hillcrest Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Regina's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 15th St. Ste C Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Sunflower Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3053 Dauphin St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Hammered Cow

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 518 Dauphin St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Bay Barbeque

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 59 North Florida St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Boar Hog's Barbecue & Catering

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Cody Road South Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. McMillan Barbecue

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3103 West Main St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Front Yard Tacos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 306 Saint Anthony St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Guncles Gluten Free

- Rating: 5.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1252 Government St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Bakeries, Custom Cakes, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.