The Royal Scam

4.8

483 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(251) 432-7226
Website
https://royalscammobile.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Stern
Private party facilities
We can accommodate small to medium sized groups in our courtyard. Please email our general manager at abaker@raspgroup.com or call the restaurant (251)432-7226 for more information.

Location
72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602-3204
Neighborhood
Mobile
Cross street
Government
Parking details
Metered street parking until 6 pm. Multiple paid/covered lots available.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve 2024
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Years Eve with us at The Royal Scam! SMALL PLATES Gulf Crab Cakes~ lemon-sriracha aioli Sugar Cane Pork Belly~Carolina BBQ sauce, pickled cabbage Grilled Dijon Lamb Chops~black eyed pea hummus, bordeaux cherry gastrique Brown Butter Scallops~parsnip puree Champagne Pear Salad~pears, fried goat cheese, shallots, cranberries, champagne vinaigrette Lobster Bisque~ LARGE PLATES Halibut Wellington~balsamic shallot jam, butter poached carrots Filet Mignon~black garlic demi glace, truffled potatoes, grilled asparagus Chicken Scallopini~lemon-caper sauce, creamy parmesan polenta, french style green beans Coffee Braised Short Ribs~creamy parmesan polenta, grilled asparagus To be added to our waitlist, contact us at 251-432-7226

Popular dishes

Award Winning Seafood Gumbo$10.00
Gulf Shrimp, Crab, Okra
House Salad$9.00
Baby Field Greens, Apples, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds, Orange Basil Vinaigrette
Noodle Salad$9.00
Soy Lime Vinaigrette, Green & Purple Cabbage, Crushed Peanuts, Cilantro, Scallions
Gulf Crab Cakes$18.00
Sriracha - Lemon Aioli
Tuna Tartare$16.00
Ahi Tuna, Soy Sesame Marinade, Cucumber, Red Onion, Diced Tomato, Crispy Wonton, Wasabi Crème Fraiche
Hanoi Shrimp$15.00
Large Gulf Shrimp, Green Rice Flakes, Soy Garlic Chile Sauce
Sugar Cane Pork Belly$15.00
Pickled Cabbage, Carolina BBQ Sauce

Entrees

Filet Mignon$44.00
Red Wine Demi-Glace, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Land & Sea$52.00
Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Coffee Braised Short Ribs$36.00
Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Grilled Asparagus
Chicken Scallopini$32.00
Lemon Caper Sauce, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, French Green Beans
Market Catch
Nightly Selection - Market Price
Grilled Redfish$37.00
Chipotle Lime Aioli, Cajun Rice, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Desserts

Crème Brulee of the Day$9.00
Bread Pudding Scam$10.00
Toasted Pecans, Apples, Golden Raisins, Bourbon Caramel Sauce
New York Style Cheesecake$9.00

After Dinner Drinks

Chocolate Raspberry Martini$12.00
Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Dark Godiva Chocolate Liquor
Espresso Martini$12.00
Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua
Irish Coffee Royal$10.00
Jameson, Bailey's, Coffee
Warre's Optima$16.00
10 Year Tawny Port
Carpe Diem French Press Coffee$4.00
Guatemalan Blend

What 483 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mobile
Best Overall
Mobile
Best Food
Mobile
Best Service
Mobile
Best Value
Mobile
Great for outdoor dining
Mobile
Good for special occasions
Mobile
Lively
Mobile
Best Overall
Mobile
Best Food
Mobile
Best Service
Mobile
Best Ambiance
Mobile
Best Value
Mobile
Innovative
Mobile
Good for groups
Mobile
Neighborhood gem
Mobile
Good for special occasions
Mobile
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Royal Scam offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the inventive specials, particularly the fish dishes and Hanoi shrimp appetizer. The ambiance is delightful, with a lovely courtyard setting. Make sure to try the "amazing crème brûlée." Highly recommended for a memorable evening!

483 Reviews

J
John
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the small intimate atmosphere, great menu and Isaac, our very helpful and personable server.
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Sherri
Alabama
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints. Great wine and cocktail menu, appetizers are amazing, inventive entrees, wonderful service.
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Michelle
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was just delicious and our server was fantastic
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Karen
Mobile
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at the Royal Scam. I had the rib eye steak special after starting with the chicken soup with basil dumplings. The soup was deliciously creamy, perfect on a cold night. My husband had the Land and Sea, filet mignon and crab cakes, both were cooked to perfection. We finished our meal by splitting the bread pudding, our favorite dessert. The Royal Scam’s bread pudding is some of the best around, full of toasted nuts and fruit with a warm bourbon sauce.
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James
Tallahassee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wait staff was great, but the food was very underwhelming. My fish special was extremely over cooked and dry.
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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was excellent. We would certainly return for another meal.
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Paula
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were terrific as always. I got the red fish and for dessert the chocolate toffee crème boule. It was so good!
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Peter
New Orleans
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The tables were VERY close together. An extra foot on either side would have been nice. The staff was excellent. The hostess did point us to our table instead of walking us there. That was odd. But the drinks and food were delicious and delivered with care. Would recommend and will return.
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Ruthr
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, the service was delightful, and the company was spectacular😃
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Brenda
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was excellent and service also excellent. My only suggestion would be to add a few different sides and a non-seafood appetizer. The reason people go to a steak restaurant is because they don’t want seafood, otherwise they would go to a seafood restaurant? I may be wrong but I was disappointed in the limited selections in both areas. Otherwise everything was great.
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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 483 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602-3204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Government
Neighborhood
Mobile
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://royalscammobile.com/
Phone number
(251) 432-7226
Private party facilities
We can accommodate small to medium sized groups in our courtyard. Please email our general manager at abaker@raspgroup.com or call the restaurant (251)432-7226 for more information.

The Royal Scam

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Years Eve 2024

Bread Pudding Scam

Filet Mignon

Noodle Salad

Small Plates

Award Winning Seafood Gumbo$10.00

House Salad$9.00

Noodle Salad$9.00

Gulf Crab Cakes$18.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Hanoi Shrimp$15.00

Sugar Cane Pork Belly$15.00

Entrees

Filet Mignon$44.00

Land & Sea$52.00

Coffee Braised Short Ribs$36.00

Chicken Scallopini$32.00

Market Catch

Grilled Redfish$37.00

Desserts

Crème Brulee of the Day$9.00

Bread Pudding Scam$10.00

New York Style Cheesecake$9.00

After Dinner Drinks

Chocolate Raspberry Martini$12.00

Espresso Martini$12.00

Irish Coffee Royal$10.00

Warre's Optima$16.00

Carpe Diem French Press Coffee$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does The Royal Scam offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Royal Scam restaurant rated?

Is The Royal Scam currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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