Press & Awards - The Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar - Seafood Restaurant in Mobile, AL

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The Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar and Chef Jim Smith have been featured by national and regional publications for their work with Alabama seafood, Southern cooking, and the Gulf Coast food community. Explore features, interviews, awards, and recognition that share the story of our restaurant in Mobile, Alabama and the people and ingredients behind it. Learn more about Chef Jim Smith and our story or explore our current menu.

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December 1, 2022chef smith's soy butter featured in food & wine magazine

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June 27, 2025Southern Living asked chefs for 'the best biscuits in the South.' One Alabama restaurant made the list Updated: Jun.

March 16, 2020James Beard Foundation: SMART CATCH COMMITTED RESTAURANTS

November 29, 2018Here Are the Former 'Top Chef' Contestants Returning for 'Last Chance Kitchen'

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January 25, 2024Southern Living Highlights The Hummingbird Way and Chef Smith

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January 7, 2023the hummingbird way is one of the top 25 restaurants worth the drive by garden and gun

January 3, 2020Top Chef's Jim Smith opens The Hummingbird Way in former Kitchen on George location

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June 22, 2025Where To Find The Best Biscuits In The South, According To Southern Chefs

Chef Jim Smith's The Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar

February 10, 202512 Alabama restaurants to put on your 2025 calendar – one for each month

Full Spread of Oysters, Scallops, and Pie

April 3, 2024The best restaurants in Mobile

September 2, 2022The Hummingbird Way Named To Top Travel List

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April 1, 2022the ultimate road trip along alabama's mobile by bay hemispheres magazine

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June 1, 2023chef jim smith lets the seasons speak through food

March 3, 2020Restaurant Review: The Hummingbird Way

January 3, 2020Chef Jim Smith to open new Mobile restaurant Jan. 7

December 9, 2019Chef Jim Smith Opening New Oakleigh Restaurant

November 13, 2019Chef Jim Smith's oyster dressing recipe belongs on your Thanksgiving table

October 31, 2019Hangout presents 'oyster experience' this weekend

October 4, 2016Chef of the Month: Jim Smith of The Hummingbird Way

Chef Jim Portrait with Exterior

A Visit with The Hummingbird Way's Jim Smith