This place had such a cute aesthetic! Well I can't speak for the inside because when I saw the swings outside I was obsessed and just had to be seated there! My friend and I stopped by here on a Saturday around 11am and was able to get seated immediately. We ordered an orange and strawberry mimosa. We also got the paella fritters to start with and it had an interesting taste. I did like the sauce it came with. I ordered the Spanish scramble without tomato or avocado. The scramble came with chorizo, bell peppers, onion and cheese, served on top of some fries. The fries were hot and crispy but my scramble was warm when I received it. It was still delicious and very fulfilling. I have a small appetite so I only ate about half. Would come back to try other things on the menu! read more

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Was great food, friendly service. I would definitely eat there again next time I am in town.

The restaurant was too cold for me. Tables a small and chairs are heavy. When crowded, it's super loud. Daniel the server was just ok. The cauliflower appetizer was delicious but served room temperature. It would have been better hot, in my opinion. I had the classic burger and it was delicious and cooked a perfect med rare. Fries were good but also not hot. I would not go back, unless it was the only place open. read more

Got the cauliflower as an appetizer and it was amazing. But in my opinion the tuna tostada was even better. Will be back for the great service, food, and atmosphere! read more

Checked out this place after Bellingrath Garden. Had the calamari with squid ink aioli. Not bad. My wife had the fish and chips but the fish was mahi mahi. Not really a good fish to do the dish. It was too thick and not as juicy as a cod. My daughter had the shrimp scampi. She said was ok. Her fried had the viper burger but not spicy enough. I had the Cadillac burger and the bread was too soggy to hand hold. Overall just an ok experience. Service was good. Parking was ok for downtown Monday night. read more

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We decided to stop here last night (a Thursday) for drinks and a bite, we sat outside because how can you pass up the swings on a beautiful evening?! The prices are affordable and just right in my opinion. The food is yummy!! Drinks are great!! Zero wait time, everything was brought out in a great time manner. BUT the staff.. is what really stands out to me in any place. We had Kayla as our waitress (I believe that was her name..), she is the most sweetest friendliest girl EVER. We talked for a good minute as if we have always known each other, so so nice! My boyfriend ordered the tuna poke bowl, we didn't think about it being raw tuna (LOL.. a texture thing) we laughed about it, and they had no problem taking it back and cooking the tuna for him! Absolutely recommend this place from the atmosphere, to what they have to offer on the menu, and definitely to the staff!! read more

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Fish and chip- crispy and cooked perfectly... zero seasoning. *Note they do not have salt and pepper on the table. *Server - fantastic. *Fly's and Gnats- tolerable. *Roaches in the bathroom- ZERO EXCUSE!!!! I do not have photo of the bathroom roach extravaganza. I do not have a habit carrying my phone to the bathroom. But I went immediately to our severe and reported the situation. read more

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Stumbled on this place for lunch while traveling for work. I liked the decor and vibe. Felt very casual and welcoming. There are a lot of interesting items on the menu. I started with the fried deviled eggs..not a fan. Breading wasn't crispy enough and it tasted like seafood batter. I had the Buffalo and honey chicken sandwich and it was fantastic! The chicken was very flavorful and moist. It's a pretty big sandwich that came with crunchy, hot fries. Also tried the fried pork skins...loved them. They came to the table still sizzling. They offer outdoor dining and there are swings instead of stationary chairs which I thought was pretty cool. Worth a return trip when I'm in the area again. read more

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Service, Food and the Atmosphere are All GreatIt's a Must Try If you're In The Downtown Area

Their happy hour menu is the best! $5 for two bao buns is my favorite and their Paloma is pretty good too. Good variety on the menu as well. read more

Stopped by because honestly there was a lot of people both inside and outside. It wasn't extra loud, the tables were spaced very good, the waitress was nice, the wait was short. The food was ok. We were expecting a nice size plate of nachos with tuna on them. It was only three chips. They were a bit hard to me. The calamari was very good. read more

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Cool little place, friendly staff, fair menu selection. It does get packed. I opted for the fish n chips which was good. The only problem is downtown parking. read more

We decided to eat at Squid Ink for lunch while we were visiting Mobile from the Eastern Shore. The restaurant caught our eye because it is one of Panini Pete's establishments, and he always delivers great food with on-point service. We elected to eat outside at the tables that they had on the street. It looks like many Mobile establishments are able to place tables for service on the city's immediate surroundings. Kudos to Mobile and Mayor Sandy Stimpson!!! We ordered the fried deviled eggs and calamari for our appetizers. Wow. Both were EXCELLENT! The Calamari was soooo fresh and the dipping sauce was delicious! For our entrees, we ordered the Tuna Poke Bowl and Pressed Spicy Tuna Sushi. Both were very tasty! The service and atmosphere were tremendous, as well. Great job Squid Ink! We will definitely be back again!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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Stopped by while downtown for an early lunch/brunch. They open at 10:30 so that was perfect. Walked inside and noticed that it was decorated cool and had a nice atmosphere. We were sat upstairs overlooking the lower level which was neat. Service was good. I Ordered a burger and my son ordered a pork chop over Gouda grits with hollandaise sauce. He is a typical picky teen who usually only likes chicken fingers and tacos and had never had hollandaise. He loved it, and everything was cooked perfect. I had the "loaded" fries as my side and could have ate a bucket of them as they were fantastic with just the right amount of heat (viper sauce). This is now my go to place when downtown. The prices were also very reasonable and actually on the low side compared to similar places. read more

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It was pretty good. The options sound more interesting than they taste. The menu is really varied and fun. I do love sitting outside on the swing in nice weather. Car fumes and noises aren't perfect but it's nice to eat outside sometimes. read more

Cool location near the Renaissance--walkable. With outdoor swing seating. Great sushi! And happy hour specials

Everything was amazing. The Cadillac burger was over the top good and our server Eli was the best.

Don't let the name scare you off - there's barely anything on the menu that actually has squid ink. Which for me, as a fan, was a little disappointing. Though not as disappointing as the poke - it was not good. The rice was cold and hard - like when you've got leftover Chinese in the fridge for a few days, you know? And they didn't even attempt to rehydrate it. Blech! To their credit, the manager did make amends and handled it really well, and my waitress couldn't have been nicer! Also, the calamari toast was FIRE! So so good. It doesn't come with the squid ink aioli but they did me a solid and added it. So while im not running back any time soon, I'd still say it's worth a visit for the ambiance, service, and at least some of their menu items. read more

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I think I've found my new favorite burger, Cadillac Burger with bacon and the spicy fries. John tasted mine but he had the classic burger, in his words "it's good but yours was over the top". The atmosphere was awesome, the swing seats out front were cute. read more

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This place never gets old! They are always changing up their menu and it is amazing. We tried the squid on a stick this time it was fantastic. The sauce it came with and bread was just perfect. The bao we got was the tuna and bahn mi. The tuna over filled the bao they were not stingy with it at all! Get the pink Cadillac for cocktails it is not too sweet and delicious! Cant wait to come back read more

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Late review, but great spot to swing by to grab a quick drink and have a quick chat with some friends. read more

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OKay..... About to head over to Squid Ink to get Haper's Birthday Dinner. It was good as usual. My daughter who is now ten has loved this spot since she was 8. They do make a quality burger and the calamari is pretty good as well. Atmosphere is dope. Inside or out on the street for those who like to chill outside in the fresh Covid free air. LOL. I Digress. If you just got off the cruise ship and you are still hungry the swing by this spot. Wait is usually not long at all. read more

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Came in for a drink and a quick dinner. Grabbed a high top. Service was good, server was friendly enough. She was juggling the bar and me, so I'm not going to knock how quickly she came around. Had a lot of people to juggle. Only mention it because if you want to get in and out in 15 minutes that may be tough. Food was solid, menu was exceptional for what is essentially a bar. I would go again. read more

We had a reasonably decent meal here recently, I had the fish and chips and although the fish was fresh and well fried there was way more chips than fish. My better half had the tuna poke bowl which she said was good enough. I was tempted by the calamari but they were at least honest with me when I asked where it came from and I was told "a far away land" so no thank you, seafood from Asia is not on my menu especially when your eating across from the Gulf. At least get your squid from Pt. Judith, R.I. (the calamari capital of the USA-shout out to my R.I. home boys). Service was good and the situation was very casual. Oddly enough no oysters. read more

Squid Ink Eclectic Eats & Drinks - Gastropubs Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

We were visiting Mobile and decided to make Squid Ink our 1st stop because we thought the name and graphics were cool after a quick Google Search of restaurants in the area. So glad that we did!!! The food was amazing. Our server recommended the Cadillac Burger (add bacon). It was fantastic and the skinny fries were nice and crunchy. Decor was neat - especially liked the bathroom tattoo motif. read more

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So good! This gastropub was recommended by a logical shop owner and it was spot on! A fun atmosphere. We sat at the short end of the bar and had a great view for people-watching and for a little chat with personable bartenders. There was a birthday party going on in the loft and that added to the festive atmosphere. I ordered some comfort food... the pork chop sandwich. It had thin breaded pork chop and a lot of fixings, including sweet peppers, spicy mayo (not hot), and mustard. They hit the right combo for a very tasty meal. The French fries were good too. My dinner companion had the seafood pasta. Didn't skimp on the seafood and he said it was very good! For drinks, he ordered the Long Island Iced Tea and I had the house Margarita which was served in a jar. Both hit the spot! A great place to check out. read more

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Pastas and baos are good, as are the appetizers. Good plate set up dining in and the togo prep is good. No complaints. Last time I sat at the bar waiting on togo and the staff seem pretty cool. read more

Fun, high energy vibe here, even on a Tuesday night! We ordered the hot fries and the calamari. The hot fries were amazing! The calamari sadly was tough and overcooked. Thankfully, the manager offered to take it off our bill. All of the food brought out of the kitchen looked great. We'll have to go back and try more of their menu items. read more

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What a neat place. With a comedy tour in town we knew dining might be a challenge. The wait wasn't too long but we were lucky enough to snag a place at the bar. Our bartenders were 5 stars all the way! They make some great drinks. My favorite was the old fashion. We also enjoyed some hot chicken bites, a tuna poke bowl and the avocado BLT with a side of fries. Sorry the chicken didn't make it for a pic but trust me, they were good. Just make sure you like spice and flavor when you try them because it's packed with both. Definitely planning a return trip to try some other menu items but once again.... Pete and his team knock it out of the park. read more

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The food is great it's still hot when you get it the prices are good and the delivery time was great

Went to this place on a Monday with my husband and parents. They have a cool outdoor area with swings that would be nice if weather wasn't so hot. Inside has a cool vibe. A little too dark for my liking. We wanted brunch but they only serve that on certain days which is a bum. My husband got fish and chips and I got the southern viper burger. The fish was breaded nicely but the type of fish(halibut) they used was kind of too heavy, needed something flakey. My burger was kind of dry, needed more sauce I think, had potential for great things though. The fries were super thin and kind of meh also needed some sauce. The waiter was super nice and told us that brunch is the way to go. I didn't order a drink but from the looks of it that's probably what people go there for. Overall it was mediocre but I'd go back to try the brunch menu! read more

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Prefacing - Lundi Gras (Mardi Gras season). Walked in at 3, looking for a pop and a sandwich. Ordered the poptail from the happy hour menu, after a wait of, oh, four or five minutes. (But it's three p.m. Maybe five tables (two tops) filled, and one outside in the wind.) Seven servers, plus two bartenders. To be honest - maybe nine servers... Drink came after six minutes, and the waitress bailed, i guess. At 3:20, gave up, paid for the drink, and went across the street to Dumbwaiter, where we had both drinks and pretty tasty grub by 4:00, including the time spent getting out of Pete's place. I reckon Pete and Nick are ultimately responsible for the terrible local management. That's two strikes, guys. Happened a year ago too. Maybe there is worse service in Mobile.. and if so, give me a bone so you're not in the cellar? read more

Need better appetizers. Hot fries were good but not hot. We had a flounder sandwich and shrimp poboy. Not as good as some other restaurants nearby. Good atmosphere but it had an odor just inside the door. read more

Loved the swings. Quickly seated. Great service. The calamari was not greasy or chewy. The fish and chips were delicious. The skinny fries were my favorite part. read more

I hate to downgrade from a five star review, but our breakfast was absolutely terrible on Mother's Day. Our last couple visits seem to indicate a change for the worse here. The French toast was hard as a rock. Chicken tasted like it had gone bad. When I brought this up to our server they offered to talk to the manager but came back explaining that the manager was busy but they had taken the dish off my bill. My concern wasn't my bill but the food quality and safety. Overall, this was just not a good experience. This may be still a quality dinner spot, but I would not come back for breakfast or brunch and given the management priorities, probably will not come back. read more

Everything was fantastic. Our server was THE. BEST. JADAEA. she made excellent recommendations and took great care of our large group. Only minor complaint is that the bar was VERY slow. Maybe consider having more than one person working the bar on a Friday night. There were two people behind the bar for a short time but one of them did nothing but chat and eat garnishes and left right when it got busy. read more

Let's be honest: a lot of the reason we wanted to eat here was because of the swing seating out front. It was a gorgeous day out and we wanted to eat al fresco, and it was well worth it. The service was prompt and delightful, with our order taken quickly and drinks brought promptly. I had the mixed seafood pasta and really enjoyed my meal, and with some more artful seasoning this would have handily been a 5 star review. We'll definitely go back the next time we're in Mobile! read more

Squid Ink has been on my must visit list for a while and I finally got to try it. I had to ordered the fried deviled eggs and they were all that. I went during the busy lunch time and our food still came out expeditiously. Our server was pleasant and he was able to answer all our questions about what to choose on the menu. I ordered the Cadillac Burger Viva La France and it was delicious. I can't wait to visit again to try some other menu items. read more

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Unique and interesting vibe that stands out in a city with lots of similar spots! I've been here a few different times and have had many tasty bites and drinks. The most recent time we were seated quickly Sunday lunchtime, but it seemed like the staff didn't know who was waiting on us. We decided to wait as they were busy, and we were happy we did once we got our order in and enjoyed our food! The previous time we sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and very fun! I even enjoyed a drink out of a fun fish cup! Overall, it's interesting and different, so give it a try! read more

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We've been twice this last week during our travels to and from North Carolina (halfway point was to stay in Mobile). Both times the waitress/bartender were extremely friendly and easy to talk to and ask questions. The first visit we ordered drinks and ate dinner. The food is a little pricy (in our opinion) for the food you get. We ordered fish & chips and shrimp scampi. It was good but a bit salty. The ambiance is nice, a little loud when it's a full house but manageable. What brought us back a second time (for drinks only) was the fact that they had Good People - Hazy Snake on draft. We drank this during our first visit and it's one of the best beers we've ever had. We do recommend giving it a try! read more

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