The Carriage Wine and Market: Dauphin Island

I placed a take-out order, so I can't speak on how dining in was. However, I was immediately greeted as I walked in the door and I was impressed how clean this place was. The staff was friendly and the food was great. I had the smoked salmon salad, which was less than a handful of ingredients, but it was super tasty.

Absolutely loved this place! Very friendly staff and fantastic crab bisque. We also picked up a bottle of wine to take back to our room.

Incredible doesn’t even begin to cover it!!! This is the perfect date spot on the island!! Our drinks were delicious, we had a fantastic seafood tower, and the atmosphere is unmatched. The staff was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. So grateful to have a place with such a curated and expansive wine selection. The elevated dishes and beautiful view can’t be beat!!

Over priced for the proportions. Food quality was not great. Ordered a scotch and it was watery. Inside Seating was not great for 4 adults and 3 kids.

On the flip side customer service was great!

Food and atmosphere very good. Service was great first night and abysmal the next day. Had a 2 hour lunch and the manager and waitress were more focused on arguing with me about how it wasn’t their fault.

Me and my bf got two orders of the mini crab cakes , which came with 3 and no sides and they were burnt. I got a side of creamy corn and it was freezing cold and super spicy. The menu was super hard to read and like no options. Our table was never checked on but once as soon as we got our food and waitress never came back, so we just went to front and asked to pay. Bf also got a beer, and a side of chips. Total was 60 something dollars. 0/10

Fresh and flavorful!!

Wasn’t a huge fan of the food, the pimento cheese sandwich was a bit too salty and the selection was limited kind of just a sandwich shop. They had a pretty good selection of craft beer. The oatmeal cream pie porter was really good and the Bloody Mary was one of the better ones I’ve had. Not quite as good as Flora-Bama but that’s a high bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

So glad we found this gem today. Really great wedge salad with shrimp and the Cuban sandwich was the best we have ever had. But the best part was they are so dog friendly. Our dogs got all sorts of snacks and everyone working was so friendly. I can’t say enough good things about this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is so classy, nice to have something rather than run of the mill fried seafood.

Love the lobster and shrimp bisque. The mojito was excellent, and the pumpkin spice mudslide was insane.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Showed up and sat outside. The bartender was terrible. Totally rude. Before we could sit down she was telling us they were backed up. They stopped serving food two hours before they closed but they lady was very rude. I can deal with being behind.

Service: 1

Cole, bar manager, is in charge and perfectly so. He knows his menu and is adept at recommendations for food and spirits. Have the Dauphin Island oysters that are harvested 300 yards away from the restaurant. On site wine store with selections you'll not find anywhere else in Mobile. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deviled Eggs, Oyster Platter

Best food and drinks I've had so far on the island (!), if you want something a bit more upscale and high quality than the sandwich shop/tourist restaurants. Great wine list, especially wines by the glass. The wine tastings offer a nice change as well. I love their wine store, where I can purchase some gourmet items; i.e., good crackers and cheese, etc., and better quality bottles.
Best fresh, raw Gulf oysters I've had on island as well. Tangy, sweet, juicy. The cheeseboard is yummy, and the other seafood appetizers and entrees fresh and delish.
I'd love to see some weekly specials (food, not price), since I'm here for a few months and ya'll have the best food, so I can come every week and not have to ferry over to G.S. for variety (feedback, not criticism).
Loving the new fall menu, which has tasting serving sizes for wines (2.5 oz.)! That means I can get 3 different glasses at once to see which I enjoy best. Grateful for the sparkling menu, which is ample.
Friendly, prompt service! I can't say enough about the stellar service I've received each time I visit. Everyone is very friendly and makes me feel welcome.
I'd give 5 stars for atmosphere, but the music inside is sometimes so loud I can't hear my friend talk, so we sit outside away from the speakers, but it can get hot on the patio. (Music for dining should accompany...not overpower). Love the interior banquettes and overall vibe, indoor and out.
Great patio--dog friendly, too. Across from a public access beach, so sometimes there's a nice ocean breeze. But it can get hot, even with the fans. Some shades or something to keep the sun off the tables would be nice, and fans that cover the entire table, IMO. During the heat of the day, there's only 1-2 tables in shade and the fans only blow onto one person at the table, so you literally get the 'hot seat'. The patio is perfect unless you're there during midday-- Hey, some of us sleep in and eat lunch at 2 or 3pm!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters, Charcuterie Board, Pimento Cheese

Sat down and did not get acknowledged, let alone getting waited on. Waitress took the menus from the table next to us after getting their order, looked over at us and walked away with the menu in her hands. Didnt even think to let us look at these menus.We left. Not mad, but disappointed. I was prepared to tip big.

Parking: We parked at condo and walked. There was only 1 small spot

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 1

We stopped here for an evening meal and were seat outside so our pup could join us. The wait staff was great and the food was good. The outside deck has a view of the beach parking lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5