Quick Details
Adult – Food Tour + 3 Craft Cocktails
A full meal plus three Mobile-made classics
$ 85
Adult – Downtown Food Tour
Six stops • Full meal • 3 hours
$ 65
Child – Food Tour (ages 6–12)
Kids not eating are free
$ 45
Tour Overview
Discover Mobile’s Flavors, History, and Charm
This isn’t just a food tour, it’s Mobile through the people who live it, love it, and are known downtown.
Ready for a delicious adventure? The Downtown Mobile Food Tour is your ticket to tasting the Gulf Coast’s most iconic dishes while exploring Alabama’s oldest city. Perfect for first-time visitors, out-of-towners, or anyone craving a fun afternoon exploring Mobile’s culinary and cultural scene.
- Savor the Gulf Coast’s Best Bites
With six stops and generous portions, this tour truly doubles as a full meal. Most guests leave very full (and sometimes with leftovers). - Step Into 300+ Years of History
Stroll the state’s oldest streets and uncover Mobile’s rich past through stories that bring the city to life, even for locals who think they already know it. - Your Local Insider Awaits
Our professional local guides don’t just lead the way, they host you. They’re known by the restaurants, wave to friends along the route, and welcome you into Mobile in a way you can’t experience on your own. - Know and Connect to Mobile
You’ll meet fellow travelers, swap recommendations, and leave with a better feel for Mobile than you’d get from wandering on your own.
Why Choose Bienville Bites Food Tour?
- Curated Culinary Connections
We’ve built real relationships with these restaurants over 8+ years, so you’re not just ordering food, you’re being welcomed in. - Flexibility You’ll Love
Plans change? No problem. As a local business, we make rescheduling or canceling a breeze – just reach out!
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A Mouthwatering Journey Through Mobile
Each stop is timed to give you time to sit, eat, and enjoy, this isn’t rushed.
Wondering what’s on the menu? This tour features a mix of Gulf Coast classics and local favorites – something for every palate. While we visit a few well-known spots, our curated tastings offer a fresh twist even locals will enjoy. Don’t love oysters? No worries – there’s plenty more to savor! Here’s a sneak peek:
- Fried Green Tomatoes with a Twist – Topped with remoulade sauce, bacon onion jam, and served with a delicious buttermilk biscuit.
- Chicken Banh Mi Bao – A fusion of unique flavors with fries on the side.
- Southern Nut Sampler – Peanuts, pecans, cashews, and cheese straws from a Mobile staple.
- Praline Perfection – A sweet Southern treat.
- Oyster Sampler – Taste Bienville, Monterey, Chargrilled, and Rockefeller styles, plus fried pickles. (Not an oyster fan? Let us know at checkout or skip it!)
- BBQ Bliss – Dry rub wings with Alabama white sauce and a tender BBQ rib.
- Beignets with Syrup – A Mobile twist on a Gulf Coast classic.
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Cocktail Highlights (Optional $20) – Kick your afternoon up a notch with three Mobile-made classics:
- Morning Margarita – Start your stroll with Pueblo Viejo 100% agave tequila, fresh juice, triple sec, and lime – bright, bold, and oh-so-smooth.
- Black Cadillac – A toast to Mobile’s own Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, ex-governor of Mobile and Detroit’s founder, with Bombay Sapphire, champagne, blueberry, and a mysterious squid ink twist.
- Bushwacker – The Alabama Gulf Coast’s legendary creamy, boozy icon, made famous by Mobile’s Jimmy Buffett – a sip of pure coastal Alabama!
Looking for an evening time tour? Check out our Old Mobile Evening Tour for a completely different exprience!
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Our meeting location is the Ruby Slipper Cafe. Exact address, parking information, and a detailed video will also be provided in your confirmation email.
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Have questions? Here are the most frequently asked.
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Our tour route is a little over one mile total. We spend 20-25 minutes at the restaurants we visit. Our longest walk without stopping is approximately 15 minutes.
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We are inside for a majority of the tour. However, in the event of rain, our tours do take place rain or shine. If it is a light rain, we will continue. Under a severe weather threat, we will stay inside our restaurants until the storm passes.
Fun Tip: All of our restaurants usually have numerous umbrellas left behind by other patrons we can borrow!
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Come hungry, it’s a lot of food! The portions served on the tour are enough for a full meal. We recommend an early breakfast and late, or no dinner plans after this tour!
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Let us know at checkout if you have any dietary restrictions or aversions. The restaurants do a great job of providing alternate dishes to avoid those.
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We have partnered with some of the best restaurants in Downtown Mobile. On our tour, you’ll eat where the locals eat and experience a true taste of Mobile, the Gulf Coast, and the state of Alabama.
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Absolutely! We love for children to experience the food and history of Mobile. Parents, who know their children best, should decide if this tour is appropriate for the ages of children you have.
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When you purchase your tickets, you will be given the option to let us know of any dietary or allergy restrictions you may have. Please let us know in advance so that we can better serve you.
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Yes, advance ticket purchase is required. Events typically sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the date, time, and number of tickets you prefer, please book well in advance.