2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Item: Louis de la Mobile

Bistro St. Emanuel is a charming French-inspired restaurant located in Fort Conde Village. This cozy bistro offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxed setting. The menu at Bistro St. Emanuel features a delectable selection of classic French dishes with a modern twist, highlighting the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Item: Bacon Cheeseburger

Since 1946, Callaghan’s Irish Social Club has served as a local watering hole and grill. Located in the picturesque Oakleigh Garden District, Callaghan’s is affectionately known as Oakleigh Town Hall. The Mobile staple has received numerous accolades, including being voted The Best Bar in America by Esquire Magazine, The South’s Best Bar by Southern Living Magazine, The South’s Best Bar by Garden & Gun Magazine and Best Burger in Alabama by USA Today. They proudly host the Gulf Coast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration and you can find live music most nights.

The next stop is the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It’s one of the most picturesque spots in town and the site of Mobile’s very own annual Jimmy Buffett tribute festival, Son of a Sailor Fest. 

2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Items: Burger XIV and Chilled Seafood Tower

Le Moyne's Chophouse is a premier dining destination located in the heart of downtown Mobile, Alabama. From juicy filet mignon to delectable seafood towers, the menu features a variety of top-tier offerings that set the tone for a memorable meal. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, indulging in a romantic dinner for two or simply looking to enjoy a delicious meal in an elegant setting, Le Moyne's Chophouse is the perfect choice for a fine dining experience. Come savor the flavors of the South and treat yourself to an unforgettable meal at this esteemed steakhouse on Government Street.

2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Item: Fried Pickled Cauliflower

Mobile's authentic German bar, LoDa Bier Garten gets its name from LoDa, or Lower Dauphin, Mobile's downtown entertainment district. Boasting "the largest draft beer selection in the Southeast," they offer 102 beers on tap and over 100 bottled beer selections. A LoDa hamburger with made fresh with meat from a local market and the deep fried pickled cauliflower (you read that right!) will be something to tell your friends about.

2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Item: 3 Piece Beignets

As soon as you walk through the doors of Mo' Bay Beignet Co., you are greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of freshly fried beignets, powdered sugar and coffee. The menu at Mo' Bay Beignet Co. features a variety of syrups to complement the treats, like buttercream, cinnamon and other seasonal flavors. In addition to their beignets, Mo' Bay Beignet Co. also serves up a selection of gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a sweet treat and a caffeine pick-me-up.

Special exhibits to check out for Cultural Connections: Vulumazulu: The Black Solarium and Juan Logan: Without Stopping

Mobile Museum of Art has evolved into the only accredited art museum in South Alabama, with a collection of over 6,400 artworks comprised of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, works on paper, and crafts. Its original facility of 14,000 sq. feet, located in the city’s largest green space of Langan Park, was expanded with two major capital campaigns. The last expansion of the Museum brought the space to its current size of 95,000 sq. feet. Today, the art museum continues to evolve in its service to the community, achieved through its programs, education, exhibitions, and outreach. The museum’s outreach activities include on-site classes, a partnership with the Salvation Army’s Family Haven, as well as a “Pop-Up Museum” installation in downtown Mobile. The Art Museum maintains a schedule of rotating, special exhibitions as well as collection exhibitions, including work by regional artists, as well as exhibitions featuring work by nationally and internationally recognized artists.

Discover the rich legacy of the Gulf Coast at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. Dive into the region’s culture through exhibits dedicated to its industries, global influence, music and mouthwatering cuisine. The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf will also be the home of an immersive exhibit and statue dedicated to Buffett’s legacy, which will open in fall 2026. It’s no wonder Jimmy Buffett was inspired to sing about our coastal paradise time and time again.

2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Item: Korean BBQ Pork Belly

Penton's Bistro is a charming and cozy restaurant located in the heart of downtown Mobile. The menu at Penton's Bistro features a variety of dishes inspired by Southern and French cuisine, combining traditional flavors with a contemporary twist. Guests can savor dishes such as shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and chicken marsala, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. With its inviting ambiance, delicious cuisine, and exceptional service, Penton's Bistro is sure to become your go-to spot for a memorable dining experience in Mobile, Alabama.

Get an inside glimpse of the water and harbors that Buffett sang so fondly of during a Port Tour aboard the Perdido Queen. Learn about the history of the Gulf and how Mobile fits into its larger-than-life legacy.

As one of Mobile’s oldest surviving homes, Oakleigh Mansion holds centuries of stories about its residents, some of whom may still be there. Visitors have reported spotting a woman in an antebellum dress peering from the parlor, poltergeist-like activities and experiencing sudden chills while touring the historic rooms. With its creaking floors and candlelit history, Oakleigh is as haunting as it is beautiful.

2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Item: Pickled Shrimp

The Noble South is a charming restaurant located in the heart of historic downtown Mobile, Alabama. The menu at The Noble South features a modern twist on traditional Southern cuisine, focusing on locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that are both fresh and flavorful. Come and discover why this restaurant has become a beloved fixture in Mobile's culinary scene.

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is home to the USS ALABAMA, USS DRUM, and aircraft that adorned the air during various wars and conflicts. Inside the Aircraft Pavilion, visitors can find the Grumman Goose and Boeing Stearman, two aircraft that Jimmy Buffett donated in 2022. 

2025 Mobile Foodie Fest Menu Item: Oysters Rockefeller

Wintzell's is designated by national and regional publications as a dining landmark. Lively, casual and unmistakably Southern, they serve oysters shucked fresh from their oyster bar, as they say, "fried, stewed and nude." Founded in 1938, it began as a six-stool oyster bar in the location where it currently operates on Dauphin Street, in the heart of the entertainment district.