For 10 years, Dauphin’s has offered a dining experience shaped by its sense of place. Perched on the 34th floor of downtown Mobile’s RSA Trustmark Building, the restaurant pairs panoramic views of Mobile Bay and the Tensaw Delta with a menu rooted in the flavors and traditions of the Gulf Coast.
Now, as Dauphin’s celebrates its 10th anniversary, the restaurant is looking back on a decade of honoring Mobile’s culinary heritage while preparing for its next chapter with a new anniversary menu and an even greater emphasis on the farmers, producers and ingredients that make Alabama’s food culture distinctive.
“Dauphin’s has always been about creating an experience that celebrates our iconic location, the beauty of Mobile and the abundance of the Gulf, Mobile Bay and the surrounding region,” said Bob Baumhower. “Our bountiful waters, thriving farming community and diverse wildlife give us a unique opportunity to showcase the culinary arts using the best of what nature has to offer.”
Since opening in 2016, Dauphin’s has become a downtown destination for locals and visitors alike, welcoming guests for everything from everyday dinners to milestone celebrations. Its menu reflects the culinary influences of the region, bringing together Southern coastal flavors with Caribbean and Creole accents.
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That connection to place extends beyond the dishes themselves. Dauphin’s believes some of the country’s best ingredients come from Alabama, and its anniversary menu will continue to highlight the people and businesses behind them. The restaurant works with regional producers and suppliers, including Priester’s Pecans, Old Dutch Ice Cream, Conecuh Sausage and Wickles, alongside Gulf seafood and produce from farm partners such as Mason Hills Farms.
“Our goal is to tell Alabama’s story through food,” Baumhower said. “When guests dine at Dauphin’s, we want them to experience not only the flavors of the Gulf Coast, but also the people and places behind those flavors.”
Among the most notable additions to the anniversary menu is a dish with a particularly meaningful connection to Mobile’s culinary history: West Indies Salad, prepared using the original Bayley family recipe.
The Bayley family entrusted Dauphin’s with the recipe because of the restaurant’s commitment to preserving the area’s food traditions. Working directly with the Bayley sisters, the restaurant is taking care to honor the history and preparation behind the dish. Dauphin’s says it is currently the only restaurant serving the authentic Bayley’s West Indies Salad recipe as originally intended.
The new anniversary menu, which will launch soon, will retain some of the restaurant’s longtime favorites while introducing several new dishes that reflect its evolving culinary identity.
As it enters its second decade, Dauphin’s remains focused on the traditions that have shaped its first 10 years: celebrating the Gulf Coast, supporting Alabama producers and keeping the region’s food heritage part of the dining experience. Its anniversary is also a milestone for downtown Mobile, where the restaurant has grown alongside a community that continues to welcome both longtime residents and new visitors.
About Dauphin’s
Located on the 34th floor of the RSA Trustmark Building in downtown Mobile, Dauphin’s serves a Southern coastal menu with Caribbean and Creole influences, highlighting the bounty of Mobile Bay and the surrounding region. The restaurant offers panoramic views of Mobile Bay and the Tensaw Delta from 424 feet above the city. For more information, visit godauphins.com.
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