Delicious breakfast at Bistro Saint Emanuel is an absolute delight. Tucked into historic Fort Condé Inn Village, the space is filled with charm. Dark wood interiors, cobblestone streets right outside, and big windows that flood the room with natural light create the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and elegant meal. The food is outstanding. Classic New Orleans inspired flavors meet Gulf Coast freshness. The crab-topped benedict with silky hollandaise is rich and satisfying, and the crispy potatoes are cooked to perfection. Paired with fresh coffee and warm service, it is a brunch that feels special from the first sip to the last bite. Service was excellent also! If you are looking for a place in Mobile that blends history, charm, and unforgettable food, Bistro Saint Emanuel is a must. #EatSipTravel read more

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I've been to Bistro multiple times, and it has never disappointed me. Easy to get reservations. A cute slightly upscale brunch and dinner place. The food is very tasty. Everyone loved it! What we got: Poutine Emanuel - the fries were amazing! Not a lot of gravy or cheese, but what was there was great Bourbon Pecan French Toast - yummy yummy Crêpes Bienville - really enjoyed the sweet and salty. Not crepes, but was very good The Essentials - perfect breakfast plate Avocado Toast - lovely Le Grand Benedict - poached perfectly read more

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I'll give this place 3 stars, but with a couple of 1 star comments. We took our Mom here for her 92nd birthday, had a reservation. Really nice atmosphere, we were greeted when we walked in, our server was fantastic. We all loved the food, and really enjoyed the place. At one point somebody came out, I'm guessing the manager or owner, asked how we were doing, and said if we needed anything at all, please let him know. My sister-in-law said "thank you, actually I'd really love a small amount of grits... like a couple of tablespoons on the side".. this guy replies he could only do a bowl and that's $4.00... ok, I can get you anything means anything but a shot glass worth of grits. He then repeats "if you need anything, please let me know." Got it. After we finished, our server announces that they'd like to offer Mom a complimentary desert and offers 3 choices. She enthusiastically chooses the chocolate cake. A few minutes later he reappears and says they're telling him the only option for a birthday desert is bread pudding. Seriously, they can't afford to give up a slice of cake? I was going to pay for it but at that point we'd decided it was time to move on. I'm sure they have their reasons for all of it, and I'm sure there will be a reply here from the owner, but it's all B.S. I stand by the 5 stars for the server, the atmosphere, and food. The 3 stars covers whoever came out with the phony "I really give a shit" attitude. They need to keep him in the back room. read more

This place is an absolute disaster! Completely unprofessional. The chef has a terrible attitude. We waited over 30 minutes to be seated and still weren't served! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone! read more

Food and service are amazing here!!!! Alicia was our waitress and she is the best we've ever had!!! We ordered the au Jardin omelette and the Louis de la Mobile. Everything was cooked perfect and the flavor was over the top!! Can not recommend enough! read more

Bistro Saint Emanuel - French Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Amazing food !!! I got the avocado toast while my husband got a club sandwich and it was so good ambience is super casual. I loved the decor and the beautiful columns in the high ceilings and the surface is impeccable and I love how the bathrooms are fully stocked with amen. Good waiters too read more

Bistro Saint Emanuel - Avocado toast - French Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

It's ok, very cute interior but food was mediocre at best. Kinda loud and cold. The prices seem high for the quality.

Had reservations for Valentine's Day dinner there this evening. In the past, for dinner just any old day & not a holiday or during Mardi Gras, everything has always been fabulous. Tonight was awful! My husband's steak was way overcooked & he had to send it back. He NEVER does that! The 2nd one was just as bad. The mashed potatoes tasted funky & seem to have been reconstituted. Even my cosmopolitan was bitter-I couldn't drink it. AND DINNER COST $300.00! We'll give them another chance, but NEVER during Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day or any other holiday. read more

Decided to give this place a try despite its 3 star rating. This deserves less than that. Everything they sell was from Costco, not very fresh. Our steaks were undercooked and when we sent it back to be cooked more it was overcooked. They didn't accommodate well for my mom who wanted their pasta without the seafood. I called ahead and asked if we could bring bottles of wine and they said there would be no corkage fee, but when we came with our bottles, they charged us a $25 corkage fee per bottle. Kiera was a great server, and she tried to make up for the rest of the horrible experience, but unfortunately we were extremely disappointed. Don't come here with high expectations, if at all. read more

Very nice, clean place. Service was warm and welcoming. Great wine selection. The burger wand bacon wrapped shrimp were amazing! Wasn't a big fan of the scampi. It seemed overcooked and lacked seasoning. Oysters were decent, a bit dry. Overall great place and we'll be back to try more dishes! read more

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I'm giving a 1 star rating, not because of the food or service, but due to the complete lack of consideration they give to the Fort Conde Inn patrons. We paid a lot of money to stay at the inn, and enjoyed the quality and service from the Bistro, when they would serve us. On Saturday, as we returned from the evening Mardi Gras parades to enjoy a drink and meal at the Bistro, we discovered that the restaurant was closed due to a private event. Who in the hell decided that it was a good idea to allow the restaurant, on a Mardi Gras Saturday, to be closed to the guests of the hotel! We were extremely disappointed, and will let everyone we know to be weary of this place. I know money is king, but I really hope they think about what they are doing. When we got back to the hotel and went to the restaurant, we saw the "closed due to private event sign" and there were only 4 or 5 people inside. Unreal! read more

We had an amazing dinner tonight! Service was great and the atmosphere was really nice. We had the poutine and the summer salad for appetizers. The Oscar filet was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. The shellfish scampi was amazing. You could tell the pasta was home made and was cooked perfectly. read more

We've been here twice. Once for brunch, and once for dinner. The food and the service were excellent both times. The atmosphere is nice inside and they have a nice outside dining area under a tent. This really is an undiscovered gem. read more

Food was a bit under temperature but it tasted very good. The atmosphere was very nice, not too loud outdoor patio in front and on the side. Started raining so we came in a sat at the bar, Alisha the bartender go see her the tequila sunrise was on point!!! read more

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Coffee was very strong almost burnt tasting. Food was warm, not hot.... Potatoes were not done. I had breakfast

Our groups experience was not very pleasant. We should have left as soon as we were asked how many of us there were. When I answered 8, the girl was not pleased. She then let us know we would have to sit outside and asked if that was ok. She then just pointed to where we go outside. She did not follow us or anything. So, we sat ourselves and pulled together tables and chairs. No big deal. It was when we almost left after sitting outside for 10 minutes before even ordering our drinks we started realizing this was a bad idea. We were there for 2 hours. We only wanted to be there for 1 hour. The children were really getting restless as we were there for 1 hour before getting our food. Which the children ordered a yogurt with granola, mixed pastries (which were obviously already made), and a waffle. They should not have had to wait so long for theirs at all. It was so bad, my husband who has been a server most his life, only left 18% tip. He rarely does that. He normally leaves a 20%. read more

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Food, service and decor were outstanding. We will be back, and enjoyed the ambiance - Ft. Conde Village is an underrated locale.

The food is amazing and the menu looks great. The atmosphere is old south and pretty. Unfortunately, my problem was with the service, no personality, slow and forgetful ( we had to ask for silverware twice). Parking can be a pain if the Inn is having a wedding but that is a okay, I just wish they had better front of house. read more

Just had a family dinner/gathering this evening. This review is mainly about the food quality. Our server Kiera was wonderful. She attended to our needs throughout dinner and was genuinely super friendly. Thanks again Kiera. Now back to the food. At first glance, what we immediately noticed was that they probably purchased their ingredients from Costco. The mashed potato served over the Cochon was basic and seemed to come out from the Costco dry package. The steaks that a couple of us got were not cooked to our requested temp. Flavors were lackluster, uninspiring, and unoriginal! Too bad since you have to at least keep up with the surrounding restaurant competitors to stay open. Again, kudos to Kiera who at least started our dinner with high hopes. Too bad the dishes didn't keep up with our expectations. read more

Spendy but exquisite. The atmosphere is luxe and s handsome. Recommend the pork belly.

The soup of the day was very good! The restaurant had a great atmosphere and a friendly staff! read more

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I love, love this restaurant!! We've been many times for brunch and gave it a try for Valentine's Dinner last night - absolutely incredible! Cute, quaint restaurant in a historic area of the city. The food is always delicious and comes with excellent service. It's a family favorite! Also, a go-to choice for out of town guests!! read more

I found this restaurant to be open on Sunday and that was a plus because not many places around here are open on Sunday. I found this small restaurant to have a lot of charm. My server Grace, a very pleasant young lady made suggestions and also communicated the items that were not available. I ordered two of the small plates;the crab cakes and the poutine with the conecuh sausage. A good crab cake you can see the crab meat by looking at them. These had plenty of good crab meat and seasoning, absolutely delicious. The poutine, you have frites,gravy,cheese curds and conecuh sausage. You can't get any better than that,absolutely wonderful. I had the honor of meeting Chef Garcia. I did save room for dessert and had the Crème Brûlée. This one had very smooth consistency and vanilla bean seeds. The sign of a well made Creme Brûlée. My next trip through Mobile, will dine here again and try the Entrees. After a long day of driving,having a meal this nice was well appreciated. I am a professional chef/pastry chef with 47 years experience in the culinary profession. read more

If you haven't tried Mobile's newest restaurant in Historic Fort Conde Village, you are missing out. The food was great. The Spirits and drinks menu is just as great. Only place I have seen in Mobile that has Absinthe. read more

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Friends took me there for my birthday. The wait staff was outstanding! Very friendly and attentive without interrupting our brunch. The selection was varied. Eggs Benedict, waffles and omelettes mostly. I had the veggie omelette- very good as were the potatoes. Try the Bellini. Very delicious. A great place to bring guests. Relaxed with great atmosphere you'd expect downtown. A real gem. I will definitely be back soon. read more

Bistro Saint Emanuel - Bellini brunch - French Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Amazing little restaurant! The crab claws were delicious, the service was great, and the cocktails were perfect! read more

Bistro Saint Emanuel - Crab Claws - French Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Had a great experience! Very convenient when staying at the Fort Conde Inn. Mussels were delicious! Chicken was tender. Tiramisu was decadent. Definitely returning for breakfast tomorrow. read more

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I was around noon Presentation, food & price good. Service was good but need improvement. Building beautiful but the bathroom need to be in the same scale of cleanly. Soap was empty and toilette was need for a brush from the male toilet. Over all my family was happy I'm the annoying one lol. read more

Bistro Saint Emanuel - French Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Hours posted are misleading, service is a bit slow but the food is really great. Try the Bloody Mary's they are great. Our server was extremely friendly read more

This is definitely a hidden gem in Mobile. Every one I take is surprised by its amazing food and the low key setting. The people are always friendly. read more

Very much a ducked off spot! Great for Sunday brunch! They're French 75s are one to brag about.

I have been to Bistro St Emanuel twice now - once right after they opened, and again a year or so later. My first experience was awful -- slow wait staff (with no one else in the restaurant but us), and I had the fries with poutine and an egg on top. The gravy was far too salty and tasted like it came out of a can. I thought maybe because the restaurant was brand new, they just needed time to improve, but I kept avoiding going back even though I work nearby. I just didn't want to waste money on another sub-par experience. Yesterday, I was with a group, and someone suggested it for our work lunch meeting. I was skeptical but thought maybe it would be better this time. It wasn't. For the first half hour we were there (on a Friday at lunchtime), we were the only people in the restaurant. I had the Le Grande Benedict, and the potatoes were undercooked and crunchy, the poached egg was completely cooked through instead of being runny, and the hollandaise was lumpy. The server was nice, and the restaurant is adorable, but those are the only positive things I can say. How are there this many good reviews?! It's overpriced and the menu looks impressive, but the food is not. It's completely underwhelming. I feel bad for people who come to our city from out of town and eat here -- there are so many better choices and menus with the same food. Do yourself a favor and go ANYWHERE else downtown if you want a true Mobile dining experience. read more

First time eating here. We had dinner, but they also serve breakfast/brunch and lunch. Atmosphere was great, old renovated historic building, beautiful wooden bar, nice smooth jazz over the speakers. Food was delicious! Had the mushroom & shrimp bisque for an appetizer and the grilled redfish over linguine for my entree, both were great. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!! read more

It was our anniversity & we had been studying the menu all week. Nothing was on the menu that was on the web site. Ordered crabcakes & they didn't have any. Ordered wedge salad but she forgot to bring it.Ordered gin & tonic. The lime was sliced yesterday and sat out all day & in the fridge over night. Dryed out. I settled for shrimp polenta & wife had the filet. Food was very good it was the little things like out table top spun like a top. You could turn it like a steering wheel. Best thing was the bread. Won't be back! read more

This is a small place across the street, and/or kitty corner to the Fort Conde Inn (if you go there you will see what I mean). I had several meals there over my three night stay in Mobile, both breakfasts and dinners. I enjoyed everything about this small restaurant. Excellent, friendly servers - - although every once in a while, they might be in the back when you walk in the door, and it might seem that no one is working the front of the house. Just be a little patient, and they will quickly appear. It is a small bistro with fresh ingredients, so do not expect bargain basement prices, but I found the prices not unreasonable for what you get. They have a great bistro burger, an excellent steak, and a number of other great options. For breakfast, they have kind of a standard farmhouse breakfast, and pancakes and french toast, and more. As I said, this is a very good bistro, worth exploring, even if you are not staying close by at the Fort Conde Inn. read more

Excellent food and atmosphere! I was in Mobile for a conference and ate here three times: for breakfast, for dessert, and for supper. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and served with efficiency and professionalism. Definitely recommend! read more

This place is FABULOUS! I've visited two times and each was absolutely amazing. It was a little challenging to find the first time, but well work it. The chef! Wow, you can't go wrong . The first time, I ordered the first sandwich on the menu... can't recall the name but it was divine - and I don't really like sandwiches. Trust me if you like french toast and standard breakfast food - this takes all of that to another level. The next time, I ordered 'The Bird' - also delish! We chose to sit on the back patio at tables with large umbrellas to shield us from the sun - it was June/ July, extremely hot, but they had a Big Ass Fan (the brand name). Not sure just how much air I got from it, but it was good comic relief nonetheless. Totally recommend this place for brunch or happy hour. read more

Service was ok. The food was nothing to remember. The dessert was the only course I would recommend. We left unsatisfied and out the money you pay at a established fine dining restaurant in Mobile. This location has GREAT POTENTIAL! The actual ambiance of the restaurant did not nearly fit what could be in this beautifully, historic section of Downtown Mobile. read more

Beautiful place! Wonderful atmosphere. Great for a romantic dinner. Food was delicious! Excellent service too.

Food was passable semi-gourmet quality but overpriced. The hostess was immature and very poorly trained, plus our bartender/waitress was only nominally better. It's too bad since we're locals who live in the neighborhood and my wife and I really had high hopes for the place as we watched the renovations in progress. Maybe if see some much better reviews in the future we may give them another chance. read more