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The Royal Scam, Mobile, AL

The Royal Scam

4.8
4.8
504 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Royal Scam has served locals and visitors alike since December of 2006. We hope you'll enjoy our fresh Gulf seafood, hand cut filets and other specialties.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking until 6 pm. Multiple paid/covered lots available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Stern

What 504 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Food

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Best Value

  • Mobile

    Great for fine wines

  • Mobile

    Good for special occasions

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Best Overall

  • Mobile

    Best Food

  • Mobile

    Best Service

  • Mobile

    Best Ambience

  • Mobile

    Best Value

  • Mobile

    Innovative

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Mobile

    Great for fine wines

  • Mobile

    Good for special occasions

  • Mobile

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Royal Scam in Mobile, Alabama, impresses with "exceptional food," "wonderful service," and a charming atmosphere. Highlights include attentive staff, delectable crab cakes, and premium steaks. Guests consistently praise the "excellent wine selection" and "intimate setting." A top choice for special occasions, diners appreciate the consistent quality and warm hospitality.

504 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh where to begin… our surf and turf plus wine was simply incredible! Darby even knew what we had ordered before (wine and food). She was awesome and our friends who joined us for dinner before the ZZ Top concert were very happy with the food and wine and service. My wife Denise and I absolutely love The Royal Scam and the entire staff is wonderful! Y’all are our one of our favorite downtown restaurants! Thank you for the great hospitality and experience!

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  2. Frank

    VIP

    Mobile

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience......the price fix menu worked great for busy Mardi Gras crowds.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a bad meal or experience at The Royal Scam! Top notch staff, service and food. Highly recommended.

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  4. Ellen

    VIP

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistantly good food and atmosphere! Mardi Gras price fixed menu was worth every penny.

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  5. Meri

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Royal Scam is one restaurant you will want to visit on your trip in Mobile, Alabama. They make your table top experience one to remember. While dining, guests can enjoy the Mardi Gras parade rolling down the street, as well as catered cocktails perfect for any occasion. I love my experience at The Royal Scam, and you will too.

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  6. W. Peter

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and we loved the intimate atmosphere. Tuna tartare and crab cakes were good and the cheesecake was delicious. The black garlic mashed potatoes were a bit runny and overwhelmed the vegetables. Lamb and fish were well cooked but again the potatoes kinda made the presentation a bit icky looking. Will def go again to try on a night where the menu is not set;)

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  7. Michael

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third visit to The Royal Scam. As always, the food was exceptional! Our server Darby was simply wonderful. Attentive, caring, and a joy to chat with. Thank you for a lovely early Valentine’s experience!

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  8. James Aurin

    VIP

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptionally good restaurant in historic downtown Mobile, Alabama. It’s part of our regular rotation of restaurants in this area. I highly recommend this place ✨

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  9. James

    Bavaria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Enjoyed the special evening.

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  10. Joel

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our server Erika was very attentive, recommended a great wine and friendly.

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FAQs

The Royal Scam offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (251) 432-7226.

The Royal Scam is rated 4.8 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Royal Scam

72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602-3204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking until 6 pm. Multiple paid/covered lots available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Stern
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