Reviewed by: Ella Walton
6 new businesses + openings around Mobile Bay
Reading time: 3 minutes

The Mobile Bay area continues to grow and welcome new businesses to the area. We checked out some of the newest places around Mobile and Baldwin County.
Here’s a quick rundown:
de Maíz Taco Cantina

From authentic Mexican dishes to familiar Tex-Mex favorites, this restaurant brings a taste of Mexican cuisine to downtown Mobile. Enjoy lunch, brunch, dinner and dessert at de Maiz Taco Cantina.
- Now Open
- Location: 360 Dauphin St
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs, 11-10PM
- Fri, 11-12AM
- Sat, 10-12AM
- Sun, 10AM-10PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
- Read here for more info
Follies Oyster + Cocktail

Follies focuses on oysters, local seafood and signature cocktails. They serve Alabama farm raised oysters. The restaurant, which serves Alabama farm-raised oysters, is now open and taking reservations!
- Now Open
- Location: 800 Monroe St
- Hours:
- Tue – Sat, 3-10PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
2 New 7 Brew Locations


Some are familiar with the popular coffee drive-thru chain with locations popping up everywhere. Joining 7 Brew on Airport Boulevard are two new locations in Mobile: one on Schillinger Road and another on Dauphin Street.
- Both locations now open
- Location:
- Hours:
- Mon–Thurs, 5:30AM–10:00PM
- Fri – Sat, 5:30AM–11:00PM
- Sun, 5:30AM–10:00PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
Adoption Rocks

Adoption can come with plenty of questions, and the Adoption Rocks Foundation works to help families find answers. The organization offers adoption education, mentoring and resources for birth parents, adoptive families and children navigating the adoption process.
- Coming Soon
- Ribbon-cutting: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 (4-6PM)
- Location: 6001 Grelot Rd
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM
Atticus

Fairhope’s dining scene has another option for a special night out. Atticus offers a fine-dining experience with a prix fixe (fixed price) menu inspired by French techniques. Guests can plan an evening around a multi-course meal in downtown Fairhope.
- Now Open
- Location: 61 N Section St
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat, 5-9PM
