The Noble South

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"I appreciated Chef/owner Chris Rainosek's long-standing commitment to nearby farms and ethical, organic practices, which underpin everything here and pair well with a warm, welcoming ambience of brick walls, wood tables and metal chairs. I recommend starting with a cocktail and sampling the well-edited, ever-changing menu—highlights might include grilled peaches with ricotta and dukkah or a bowl of Marsh Hen Mills grits topped with Gulf shrimp, sautéed spring squash and blue crabmeat—and finishing with desserts like a baked meringue with peach custard that are as noteworthy as the savory dishes." - The MICHELIN Guide

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"In Mobile, I noted The Noble South as an American restaurant included on the MICHELIN Guide's inaugural American South Bib Gourmand list." - The MICHELIN Guide

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"Perched just outside the heart of downtown Mobile, this upscale Dauphin Street spot brings a modern, ingredient-obsessed spin to Southern cooking, all served up in a laid-back space with brick walls and just the right amount of reclaimed wood. Chef Chris Rainosek changes the menu frequently to reflect the season’s best produce, but standouts might include an heirloom tomato salad with a benne seed tahini, deviled eggs topped with roe, and Gulf shrimp and grits made with ultra-creamy Marsh Hen Mills grits. Weekend brunch is a big deal here (try the fried oyster Benedict), and the dinner crowd keeps the bar buzzing with craft cocktails and a solid bourbon list." - Sarah Bisacca

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"This upscale Dauphin Street restaurant highlights the bounty of local farmers, fishermen, and ranchers in its Southern fare with an international twist. Think chicken liver mousse with apple cider gelee, gulf yellowtail snapper sprinkled with vibrant crowder pea gremolata, and a peach semifreddo served atop a brown butter-pecan cookie. Chef Chris Rainosek’s cuisine may skew modern but his restaurant’s interiors maintain a cozy, old-school feel with exposed brick walls, double-height ceilings, and large picture windows overlooking one of Mobile’s main thoroughfares." - Sarah Bisacca

Downtown’s farm‑to‑table standard-bearer, sourcing from Gulf waters and nearby farms. Praised by Food & Wine and local critics, its brunch, shrimp and grits, and seasonal vegetables capture modern Mobile cooking without losing its sense of place.