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Is Dumbwaiter Restaurant Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Mobile, AL)

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As of September 2026, Dumbwaiter Restaurant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 9, 2026.

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dumbwaiterrestaurant.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website returned HTTP 200 with a 2026 copyright notice, current hours, and a live ordering widget, consistent with Google Places' operational status.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Dumbwaiter Restaurant was featured on the episode 'Gulf Grubbin,' spotlighting the downtown Mobile restaurant's Southern-style cooking and fresh Gulf seafood. Owner Wes Lambert, who grew up in Mobile eating Southern food and seafood with his family, opened the restaurant with his wife, Dana, according to the 'Our Story' page on its website. The restaurant operates on Dauphin Street in downtown Mobile.

The restaurant's website noted that its current Dauphin Street location opened to the public on Thursday, March 29, 2018, after a move from a previous location, and it also promotes a franchise program on a dedicated page. In September 2026, the site (dumbwaiterrestaurant.com) carried a 2026 copyright notice and a live online ordering system, and listed dinner hours of 5 to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Google Places recorded the business as operational at 167 Dauphin Street.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 13, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Gulf Grubbin'
What was featured
Dumbwaiter's Southern-style dishes and fresh Gulf seafood
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Dumbwaiter Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Dumbwaiter Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Dumbwaiter Restaurant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 9, 2026.

What happened to Dumbwaiter Restaurant after Food Paradise?

Dumbwaiter Restaurant was featured on the episode 'Gulf Grubbin,' spotlighting the downtown Mobile restaurant's Southern-style cooking and fresh Gulf seafood. As of September 2026, Dumbwaiter Restaurant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 9, 2026.

Where is Dumbwaiter Restaurant located?

167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Dumbwaiter Restaurant?

Season 13, Episode 1 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Gulf Grubbin'”.

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Address
167 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
Venue type
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