Bistro Saint Emanuel - Mobile

Bistro Saint Emanuel offers brunch and dinner in historic Downtown Mobile's Fort Conde Village. Enjoy southern flair combined with French colonial history.

Bistro Saint Emanuel

The restaurant opened in 2022, focusing on Mobile's French colonial history and the Gulf region's culinary traditions.

One thing we loved learning was the bistro was originally opened in the 1850s by a Corsican immigrant Charles Antomarchi. He came to the Mobile area since it was a French speaking port city.

Today the restaurant continues to honor Mr. Antomarchi's legacy with a modern twist.

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Indoor Seating

Enjoy comfortable seating while gazing at the restoration work that was done on Bistro St. Emanuel. The restoration focused on the Art Nouveau period.

Indoor Bar

The bar is absolutely gorgeous! While it isn't large in size it is the focal point of the room with how well done it is.

Outdoor Seating

There is a great covered patio next to the building with heaters perfect for enjoying brunch early in the day or a great date night evening out.

We really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying the fresh air.

Bistro Saint Emanuel Menu

The Bistro Saint Emanuel Menu is filled with so many delicious options we had a hard time choosing what to order.

When our meals were brought out, we were already talking about what we would order during our next visit.

Brunch Menu Highlights - Louis de la Mobile Benedict (jumbo lump crab, poached egg), Le Grand Benedict ( traditional benedict), Omelettes (The crazy pig, garden, shrimp), Bourbon pecan French toast, Poutine Emanuel, Gulf Blue Crab Cake, Bankhead BLT, Fried fish and grits, Crepes Bienville, Low Country Grits, Avocado toast, and more.

Dinner Menu - Calamari, Gulf Blue Crab cake, Poutine Emanuel, Sha Chochon (braised pork belly), Gulf Barbecue Shrimp, Charcuterie, soups and salads (wedge, Caesar, and Maison verte).

Lamb Carre, Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Chicken Roti, Pasta Pomodoro, Shellfish scampi, Fresh catch, and Burger Emanuel.

Kids Menu -

Gluten-Free - salads, steaks, gulf shrimp, fish

Vegan - Salads with some adaptations, Pasta Pomodoro

Vegetarian - Salads, Pasta Pomodoro,

Signature Cocktails - Death in the Afternoon, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Le Duke de Bourbon, The Last Word, French 75, Snake Handler, Judge Roy Bean, and more.

Why you will love Bistro St. Emanuel

• Great Mobile Brunch
• Small restaurant with lots of charm

 The restaurant offers full catering services for on-site events.

Things to know when planning a visit to Bistro Saint Emanuel

Address -200 Saint Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL 36602

Located in the Fort Conde Inn, Fort Conde Village of downtown Mobile.

Phone - 251-405-5040

Hours - Brunch is served Monday through Thursday, 7 am - 10 am, Friday through Sunday 8 am - 2 pm

Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday, 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 5-10 pm

Reservations - Reservations are suggested! The restaurant is fairly small so you will want to make sure you can get a table.

Accessibility - There is a ramp to the outdoor seating. The main floor seating is all on one level.

Plus Size Seating - The chairs did not have arms on them and were pretty comfortable

Dress Code/Suggestions - Dressy casual, casual, you do you

Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the restaurant

Parking  - There is street parking next to the restaurant and Fort Conde Inn.

Mobile Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Colonial Fort Conde - Right down the street is a replica of the 1723 Fort built by the French in Mobile

National Maritime Museum - This museum is filled with amazing exhibits the entire family will enjoy.

USS Alabama - Visit this historic battleship and learn about its history. One of the top things to do in Mobile.

Conde Charlotte Museum - This Mobile Landmark home offers tours of the historic building.

Mardi Gras Park - Really fun park a few blocks from the restaurant.

The Mobile Area Multi Attraction Pass includes the National Maritime Museum along with Bellingrath Gardens, Bragg-Mitchell Museum, Dauphin Island Aquarium, Conde Charlotte Museum, Historic Blakely State Park, Historic Oakleigh House, the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, and more!

Mobile Tours

3 Day Mobile City Attraction Pass - Visit some of the top attractions in Mobile with this great attraction pass. Find out more here

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - pre-purchase your entrance tickets to the USS Alabama here

Downtown Mobile Food Tour- Join an amazing food tour of Mobile's LoDa neighborhood with stops at some truly fantastic local restaurants. Book your tour here

Mobile Ghost Tour - An expert local guide will take you through the historic district of Mobile learning about the spine-chilling stories of spirits and the cities past. Book your tour here

Mobile Smartphone guided walking tour - Learn more about the historic of Mobile and the iconic attractions of downtown Mobile from this great walking tour app you can do at your own pace. Download the tour here