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The Royal Scam, Mobile, AL

The Royal Scam

4.8
4.8
483 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2024

    31 Dec 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

Menu

Small Plates

  • Award Winning Seafood GumboUS$10.00

    Gulf Shrimp, Crab, Okra

    • House SaladUS$9.00

      Baby Field Greens, Apples, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds, Orange Basil Vinaigrette

      • Noodle SaladUS$9.00

        Soy Lime Vinaigrette, Green & Purple Cabbage, Crushed Peanuts, Cilantro, Scallions

        • Gulf Crab CakesUS$18.00

          Sriracha - Lemon Aioli

          • Tuna TartareUS$16.00

            Ahi Tuna, Soy Sesame Marinade, Cucumber, Red Onion, Diced Tomato, Crispy Wonton, Wasabi Crème Fraiche

            • Hanoi ShrimpUS$15.00

              Large Gulf Shrimp, Green Rice Flakes, Soy Garlic Chile Sauce

              • Sugar Cane Pork BellyUS$15.00

                Pickled Cabbage, Carolina BBQ Sauce

                Entrees

                • Filet MignonUS$44.00

                  Red Wine Demi-Glace, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus

                  • Land & SeaUS$52.00

                    Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus

                    • Coffee Braised Short RibsUS$36.00

                      Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Grilled Asparagus

                      • Chicken ScallopiniUS$32.00

                        Lemon Caper Sauce, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, French Green Beans

                        • Market Catch

                          Nightly Selection - Market Price

                          • Grilled RedfishUS$37.00

                            Chipotle Lime Aioli, Cajun Rice, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

                            Desserts

                            • Crème Brulee of the DayUS$9.00

                              • Bread Pudding ScamUS$10.00

                                Toasted Pecans, Apples, Golden Raisins, Bourbon Caramel Sauce

                                • New York Style CheesecakeUS$9.00

                                  After Dinner Drinks

                                  • Chocolate Raspberry MartiniUS$12.00

                                    Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Dark Godiva Chocolate Liquor

                                    • Espresso MartiniUS$12.00

                                      Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua

                                      • Irish Coffee RoyalUS$10.00

                                        Jameson, Bailey's, Coffee

                                        • Warre's OptimaUS$16.00

                                          10 Year Tawny Port

                                          • Carpe Diem French Press CoffeeUS$4.00

                                            Guatemalan Blend

                                            Last updated: 6 September 2023

                                            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 Ambience

                                            • Mobile

                                              Best Value

                                            • Mobile

                                              Innovative

                                            • Mobile

                                              Good for groups

                                            • Mobile

                                              Neighbourhood 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

                                            1. John

                                              Charleston

                                              2 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              2 reviews

                                              Dined 2 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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                                            2. Sherri

                                              Alabama

                                              25 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              25 reviews

                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                              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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                                            3. Michelle

                                              Houston

                                              2 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              2 reviews

                                              Dined on 21 December 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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                                            4. Karen

                                              Mobile

                                              3 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              3 reviews

                                              Dined on 12 December 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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                                            5. James

                                              Tallahassee

                                              2 reviews

                                              3.0

                                              2 reviews

                                              Dined on 6 December 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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                                            6. Jennifer

                                              VIP

                                              Washington DC

                                              14 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              14 reviews

                                              Dined on 5 December 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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                                            7. Paula

                                              Alabama

                                              3 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              3 reviews

                                              Dined on 21 November 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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                                            8. Peter

                                              New Orleans

                                              12 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              12 reviews

                                              Dined on 17 November 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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                                            9. Ruthr

                                              New Orleans

                                              2 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              2 reviews

                                              Dined on 17 November 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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                                            10. Brenda

                                              Mobile

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined on 17 November 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 booking

                                            2 people
                                            19:00
                                            Booked 20 times today
                                            Experiences are available.

                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                            Google Map for The Royal Scam

                                            72 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602-3204

                                            Dining areas

                                            Additional information

                                            • Cross Street
                                              Government
                                            • Area
                                              Mobile
                                            • Hours of Operation
                                              Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
                                            • Price
                                              $31 to $50
                                            • Cuisines
                                              Contemporary American, Seafood, Regional American (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, Takeaway, 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.
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