Looking Forward - Restaurant Edition

Over the past decade or so, the culinary prowess of Mobile has seen a tremendous increase. It has been really neat to try and support as many homegrown restaurant's as possible. Our time in quarantine has made me reminisce and hopefully get to visit some of these places in the near future.


Burgers:

Callaghans Irish Social Club - This little gem is nestled in the Oakleigh District in midtown Mobile. Located at 916 Charleston St, Callaghans is a must visit. The bacon cheeseburger is top notch. You will not regret making a visit.

Runner Up -  Butch Cassidys and Loda Bier Garten


Mexican:

Bariachi Mexican Kitchen - Bariachi Mexican Kitchen is a fairly new establishment that is in the old Mellow Mushroom building on Airport Blvd. The al pastor street tacos are my go to. The chips and salsa are wonderful as well.

Runner Up -  Roosters and Rio


Mediterranean:

Mediterranean Sandwich Co -  Med Sandwich Co has several locations but my favorite is the one on Airport Blvd across from Montlimar Dr. The best thing about Med Sandwich Co is that they serve up mediterranean food with a southern twist. My go to, the Dixie Chicken is a panini with chicken and Connecuh sausage(!). Their sides are wonderful too. Go ahead and get the bacon carbonara orzo, you wont regret it. Not only is MSC my favorite mediterranean place, its my favorite restaurant period right now.

Runner Up - Jerusalem Cafe


Hibachi:

Sit Down - See-Wee-Roll - The food is great and and it's all you can get. Combine that with a nice sushi selection and See-Wee-Roll is hard to beat.

Fast Food - Japanese Express - The food is high quality, the pricing is good, and its fairly quick. A hard to beat trio.



Favorite Steakhouse:

Briquettes - This is usually the go to restaurant when my friends and I get together and for Sophie and I on date nights. Briquettes is probably my second favorite restaurant in Mobile. The prices are good, the steaks, entrees, and sides are all excellent. Briquettes is also home of the best appetizer in Mobile, the Philly Cheese Steak Wraps.



Best Comfort Food:

Judy's Place - Judy's Place recently had to move into a bigger building due to their popularity. The food and the prices are equally great. On weekdays you cant miss it as you cruise down government street due to all the work trucks filling the place. You know its good when you see a parking lot full of work trucks.

Runner Up - Mary's Southern Kitchen


Brunch:

Spot Of Tea - I have been to the Spot of Tea a few times and it's always top notch. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast or something a little on the sweeter side the Spot Of Tea can cook something up for you. Nestled in downtown Mobile, the location and atmosphere definitely add to the experience.

Pizza - Ashland Midtown Pub - Ashland Midtown Pub is very underrated when it comes Mobile restaurants in general but they ought not be. Their pizza's are some of the very best Mobile has to offer and the rest of their menu is great as well.

Runner Up - Pizzeria Delphina


Best Dessert:

Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream - It would be a travesty to come to Mobile and not stop by Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream in Midtown. It is a Mobile dessert staple serving up excellent ice cream at equally excellent prices.

Runner Up - Flour Girls


Coffee:

Let me preface this by saying that I have no idea what good coffee is, I just like fru fru drinks.

Yellow Hammer - I love everything about this place. From the culture of generosity and transparency to their ability to make some delicious coffee drinks. I have been following Yellow Hammer since their inception and it has been super fun to watch them grow. Do yourself a favor and grab a drink from them.

Runner Up - Carpe Diem and Serda's


I am sure there are some categories I left out but the idea of this is to get people thinking of places they miss and want to support once we are released out into the wild, not be bored to death. Lets all be diligent in spending our money in places that make our local cities what they are.