COMING SOON IN 2025: NEW PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK IN MOBILE
Chris Andrews | Updated: January 15, 2025
The food scene in Mobile continued to thrive in 2024, with exciting new flavors and experiences popping up across town like Parc le Tralour Food Hall downtown, Brew Y’all in WeMo, and more. As we look ahead to 2025, the momentum shows no signs of slowing—especially downtown, where several highly anticipated spots are set to open, like Deerfish Distilling and a new tenant inside the former Spot of Tea.
From new concepts to returning favorites, we’ve compiled a list of the latest and greatest places to eat in Mobile, Alabama. With eight new openings on the horizon and thirteen already welcoming guests at their venues, there’s never been a better time to explore these 21 new places to eat and drink in Mobile!
Coming Soon:
1. Buzzed Bull Creamery
362 Dauphin Street
Buzzed Bull Creamery is introducing a unique experience by utilizing liquid nitrogen to create fresh, premium ice creams and milkshakes, with over 30 flavors available for customization. They offer handcrafted treats for all ages, including a special line of alcohol-infused ice cream and milkshakes for adults. Work has been ongoing at the Dauphin Street location across from the Cathedral.
2. DeMaiz Taco Cantina
360 Dauphin Street
Taking the place of the former Southern National building on Dauphin Street is DeMaiz Taco Cantina. This locally owned Mexican restaurant has built a reputation for great Mexican food as the owners of the Azteca’s line of restaurants. Expect the same excellent atmosphere that you’ve come to love at Azteca’s. If work begins soon, this spot should open in late 2025.
3. Firehouse Wine Bar
216 St. Francis Street
Firehouse Wine Bar is back! The popular wine bar is making its return to its former location on St. Francis Street after a three-year hiatus. Expect the same great selection of wines—previously over 350 varieties from all over the world—along with delicious flatbreads, cheeseboards, and dips inside the historic former Hook & Ladder building.
4. Deerfish Distilling
757 Government Street
Deerfish Distilling is Mobile’s first craft distillery. Deerfish will produce vodka, bourbon, canned cocktails, and a variety of other spirits, like brandy and gin, at their Government Street location. The owners are award-winning distillers from Washington hoping to make their mark in the Mobile market.
5. Banh Mi Cafe
456 Azalea Road
Authentic banh mi is finally coming to Mobile at Banh Mi Cafe. The popular Vietnamese sandwiches are served on fresh baguettes with high-quality proteins. Expect the same incredible offerings as their next-door neighbor, Pot Au Pho.
6. Smoke N Bones Bar and Grill
310 Dauphin Street
Coming to the former Spot of Tea building, Smoke N Bones will bring a Southern-style barbecue experience to Downtown Mobile. Expect slow-smoked meats, homemade sauces, and comforting side dishes. The atmosphere will accommodate large groups and gatherings.
7. King Dogs
209 Dauphin Street
No stranger to Mobile is King Dogs. You’ve likely enjoyed one of their hot dogs from the cart at Cathedral Square if you’ve been downtown late at night. Late night only no more, as King Dogs moves into their first brick-and-mortar location beside A&M Peanut Shop on Dauphin Street.
8. Grand Bistro Bar
59 St. Michael Street
Moving into the former St. Michael Street locations of Von’s Bistro and Slurp Society, Grand Bistro Bar expects to make its mark in this spot known for excellent food. More details on the menu are to come.
Newly Opened:
1. Amici Trattoria and Wine Bar
7899 Cottage Hill Road
The longtime owners of Domke Market have rebranded and recently moved into the former Hungry Owl space on Cottage Hill Road near Schillinger. They feature authentic Italian dishes and, of course, a wide selection of wines.
2. Great Day Latte
10 S. Conception Street
Downtown Mobile’s newest coffee shop is now open. Located right around the corner from The Noble South and along the Mardi Gras parade route on Conception Street, Great Day Latte serves lattes, frappes, teas, pastries, and other food items in a warm and inviting space.
3. El Comal
2409 Schillinger Road South
Adding to the lineup of Mexican restaurants in WeMo is El Comal. Their brand-new location is at Cottage Hill and Schillinger. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and dozens of authentic Mexican dishes are being served at this new spot.
4. Tao Hot Pot and BBQ
Bel Air Mall
Inside Bel Air Mall is Tao Hot Pot and BBQ. This Asian-style restaurant serves hot pot dishes and Korean BBQ, with flavored broths and meats. The first hot pot-style restaurant in Mobile is now open in the former PF Chang’s location at Bel Air Mall.
5. Parc Le Tralour
107 St. Francis Street
Chef Panini Pete’s newest venture is a food hall inside the RSA Trustmark Bank Building. Featuring pizza from Mobtown Slice, tacos from Tacos Hermanos, chicken dishes from Astronaut Chicken, the iconic Panini Pete’s Cafe, and a soon-to-be salad bar concept, this space is perfect for events and parties while serving the breakfast and lunch crowds downtown.
6. Himalayan Nepali Cuisine
312 Schillinger Road
Enjoy authentic dishes from India and Nepal at Himalayan Nepali Cuisine. Now open, they serve dishes like chicken and goat curry, along with Himalayan apps like sadeko, momo, papad, raita, and tandoori chicken.
7. Empanola Mobile
4415 Old Shell Road
This Latin-inspired, Louisiana-style empanada restaurant is now open in Spring Hill. Try single empanadas like Beef Argentina or Chicken Peruvian, or sample their Louisiana-style empanadas like gumbo or crawfish étouffée.
8. Yummy Yaki
7721 Airport Boulevard
Yummy Yaki is a Mongolian stir-fry concept offering fried rice meals, noodles, and classic stir-fry dishes, along with a wide menu including ramen and spring rolls. They also feature a raw ingredients bar where you select the protein and stir-fry and season it yourself.
9. Fresh Fruit Cafe
155 Water Street
Mobile’s only downtown waterfront restaurant is located inside the Maritime Museum. Sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, bowls, refreshers, smoothies, and lemonades are all available. Visit Wednesday through Saturday for lunch in this beautiful space.
10. Thirst Trap Drink Co.
518 Dauphin Street
The owners of Nova Espresso now have their own libation station at Insider Food Hall. Thirst Trap serves the delicious coffee and lattes you expect from Nova, as well as cocktails, beer, and wine—a perfect complement to the fantastic food at Insider.
11. Brew Y’all
2323 Hillcrest Road
A new locally owned coffee shop has emerged in West Mobile! Brew Y’all is now open, serving lattes, matchas, frappes, and more. They also offer sweet tea, lemonade, and Arnold Palmers. With all the milk options you could want and a food menu featuring croissants, mini pancakes, and cinnamon rolls, they’re open seven days a week.
12. Bella Italia
4715 Airport Boulevard
Filling the void of great Italian restaurants, Bella Italia is now open on Airport Boulevard. Authentic Italian dishes featuring chicken, seafood, and veal, plus a huge menu of pastas, pizzas, spaghetti, lasagna, appetizers, sandwiches, and salads, are available. They’re open for lunch and dinner six days a week, closed on Mondays.
13. Big White’s Wings
263 Dauphin Street
Big White’s Wings is not new to the Mobile area—they served the city of Prichard for several years at their Wilson Avenue location. Now Chef White is back as a vendor at Box Owt. His famous Stuppid Fries are still on the menu, along with delicious wings and dozens of different sauces to satisfy your taste buds.
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