Fantastic!! One of our favorite spots. Took friends for their first time tonight and they loved…read moreit. Big Mike's has gained another family as a huge fan that will be back often!

Went there today on 3/17/26. All 4 steaks were completely cooked wrong and the manager couldn't…read moreeven come over to our table. We heard about this place and came up from Florida. Will never come here again. The manager is a pos on Friday night.

Our family took us out to eat for dinner and this was one of our options. When my husband's aunt…read moresaid prime steak house. I was worries it was going to be a more upscale place. As we weren't dressed to the nines. We had jeans and tshirts. This place was laid back. Almost like texas roadhouse vibes but still different. They have oysters for apps and they have other shareables. We went with the fried green tomatoes. They were good. The breading was thin yet crispy. Top off with some ranch. They have a menu with some cocktails, beer, and wine. His aunt and i both had one glass of wine. I did the mascato and she did the cabernet. His uncle ordered the shrimp n grits as thats his usual. The shrimp he just had them grilled and less seasoning. They will accommodate for you. Both his aunt and i ordered the big blue burger. We both went bunless. The burger itself to me with the blue cheese did not need additional sauce. I ordered mine medium, which was fine. I almost wish i said medium rare. The baked potato was good. i tried some of the okra and that was tasty too. We were orig told it would be about a 30 min wait. Which didnt take but 15-20 to be seated. It just took a tad for our food to come out. Otherwise we were all pleased. The girl that waited on us was very kind and attentive. I figured it would be kind to help them get updates photos. Since the latest menu pics on here are 5 years old!!! Yikes

Tonight we decided to give 43 Prime another go. We've been here a few times before and always…read moreenjoyed their burgers -- they're downright solid. But tonight, we decided to wander off the beaten path and try something new. I went with the Nola Pasta, and my wife ordered the Chef Salad, and let me tell you -- both were absolutely delicious! The place just oozes southern charm, from the mounted deer skulls to the old hand saws, sickles, and what I like to call "vintage farming toys" hanging on the walls. Every now and then, you'll hear a little buzz from the airplanes dangling overhead -- adds a bit of character if you ask me. The staff couldn't have been friendlier. They took great care of us and made us feel right at home. And I've got to talk about those cheese sticks... mercy. They're so good they'll make you wanna slap yo' momma -- but don't do it, she raised you better! Honestly, these might just be the best cheese sticks in Alabama... maybe even the whole South. The dining area was spotless, too. I was half tempted to stake out the next table over, just in case someone dropped a cheese stick -- I was ready to pounce! Bottom line: 43 Prime is serving up great food with true southern personality. We'll definitely be back.

Had another wonderful dinner here! Them loaded fries were Awesome Quick and friendly serviceread more

My wife had seen this place posted on social media, so we decided to make the drive out there one…read moreevening. Anytime there's steaks on the menu, I'm happy to give it a go. Nice, laid-back place that's probably pretty convenient if you don't live closer to Calera, Alabaster, etc. Staff was pretty friendly, and the steak was cooked exactly as requested. They've got a porch outside that looks like it would be a nice place to sit when the weather is cooler.

Once again a very good meal at Sadie's Diner. The blackened salmon is delicious especially with…read moreblack eyed peas and steamed broccoli. The cheese biscuit brings it all together. The service is always good. Good prices.

We had a great breakfast at Sadie's Diner yesterday. I had the bacon egg and cheese biscuit and my…read morewife had two eggs, bacon, and two pancakes. Everything was freshly made. No pre-processed food here. After you eat here, you will never want to go to Cracker Barrel or IHOP again. We highly recommend it. The service was friendly, and also it was very clean. It was a great experience.

Date night done right! Every dish is packed with flavor, cooked to perfection, and perfect dim and…read moreelegant ambiance. We adore the mussels appetizer and always have fantastic fish dishes every visit. A must-go for date night, a special occasion, or just a reason to dress up!

Second trip to River Restaurant starts off on a bad note. We arrived at 10:35 a.m. and the inside…read moredining room was only about half full with several empty tables, and the outdoor seating area, which we specifically requested, also had open tables. Still, we were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait. We waited about 35 minutes before seating. Make it make sense. That said, the restaurant sits right along the Black Warrior River, which offers a really pleasant view, especially from the patio. On a cool spring day like today, it's hard to beat outdoor seating here. Tuscaloosa is buzzing with football fans for the annual A-Day spring game, which adds to the energy around town. My better half ordered the shrimp and grits, and I went with the steak fajita bowl, minus the sunny-side-up egg. Even at my age, I can't do the runny yolk situation, I always ask for my eggs over hard. With that change, I'll say the fajita bowl jumped up to one of my top breakfast/brunch go-to dishes in town. Yes, I know it's technically brunch, but it was before 11 a.m., so I'm calling it breakfast. The shrimp and grits were solid, though the tails were still on the shrimp, which meant a bit of extra peeling at the table, my wife wasn't a fan of that part, but she still finished the dish and enjoyed it overall. Only minor gripe on the food side: ice seems to be a rare commodity here, I'd love a few more cubes in the water. But overall, the food was very good, the patio seating is absolutely the way to go, and the river view is fantastic.

We came here on a Friday night and it was packed. We were seated quickly in a booth near the…read morekitchen. Jimmy was our server and he was very attentive. We started with the poutine which was delicious I got the grilled buffalo chicken sandwich. My son got the loaded tots. Both of our dishes were good. I'll definitely keep this restaurant on rotation. They were playing some great eighties music. The bar was packed.

Awesome experience!!!! I had the Catfish platter Catfish…read morewas cooked to perfection. My wife had the surf & turf steak and seafood was cooked perfect as well. Best service we have had in a long time. Definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Despite a prior bad experience with a large party, this was the only restaurant that could…read moreaccommodate us. Throughout the night, the service was absolutely horrible-- waiters spilled drinks on us, forgot to put our birthday cake in the refrigerator, forgot to bring out sauces that we requested, etc. The menu also wasn't updated online, and some items were not clearly identified. We had a few non-pork eaters that accidentally ordered dishes made with bacon because the menu did not specify. I think the worst part was the handling of a birthday cake that we brought in. First, we asked the staff to refrigerate the cake-- they never did. Second, they tipped the box over, so the cake was smudged all over the side. Third, they threw away the box so we couldn't box up the leftovers and had to roughly fit the remainder takeout boxes. Although I hated being that table that stayed after close, we simply had no choice. Our food, checks, etc. took a long time, even for a larger party.

Service was good but the food was not. Chicken was old and the hot honey chicken biscuit is just…read morehoney with chili flakes

While I've yet to get over to Helena to try this spot for dinner, I would literally follow Yohanna…read moreto ends of the earth to eat her cooking, which is exactly what is served on Sylvia's Sundays. For under $20, you get huge portions of Southern soul cooking, excellent service, and if you're lucky, a hug from the chef.

This steakhouse definitely deserves better than the 3.9-stars it has on Yelp right now! I saw this…read morerestaurant on an app and decided to check it out with SO after going to the gym. So a little under-dressed, haha. The restaurant has two sides, I am thinking maybe non-smoking on one side and smoking on the side with the bar? Not sure, but I did smell smoke when walking in on the bar side, but we sat on the other side and it was perfectly fine/smoke-free. Dejean was our server and we would be happy to have him again. He was friendly, efficient, and attentive but not overtly so. We ended up having ribeye with onion tangles and sweet potato, NY strip with baked potato and grilled vegetables, and cheesecake with fresh strawberry preserve. Everything was tasty actually and exceeded my expectations, to be honest. I will say the seasoning on the steak and grilled vegetables were rather heavy-handed, so if you like things lightly seasoned, you may want to mention that. Their cheesecake is better than Cheesecake Factory's to my preference. Definitely give that a try! Dejean also mentioned that they have brunch every last Sunday of the month and the menu sounds yummy. We do plan to try that out in the near future. Thanks to Dejean for making our first experience here a memorable one and we will be back because of that!

I'm so glad we have a good seafood spot in Tuscaloosa! Honestly, I'm from Destin, FL, and it's hard…read moreto trust inland seafood restaurants. But Half Shell pulls it off! (Try Chuck's, too!) If I had to order a last meal, it would be chargrilled oysters! Chargrilled Oysters are a delicacy like no other!! It is hedonism at its finest. This place serves up a variety of seafood, especially oysters, and other seasonal offerings on the speciality menu. Our server, Nicola, was just fantastic, always around, but never hovering, great recommendations, and you could just tell she was there for you! I love popping in to grab a cocktail as well. Austin at the bar makes a mean martini!

First time here, we stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner on a Tuesday. We were seated quickly…read moreat a window table with a great view of downtown Tuscaloosa. Our server, Austin, greeted us right away and promptly took our drink order. This is where the experience dropped to three stars. The menu lists O'Doul's, but they no longer carry it. Austin mentioned they now offer Heineken 0.0, but they were out of that as well. My wife then tried to order the nonalcoholic Mint Julep without mint, followed by the Basil Margarita without basil, but ultimately settled for water. Everything else we ordered was very good. The Oysters Bienville were excellent, as were my Red Fish Orleans and my wife's shrimp pasta. One thing we did notice is that the menu identifies whether seafood is sourced domestically or imported, and unfortunately, too much of it appears to be imported.

One of the best restaurants in Tuscaloosa. The food and staff are excellent. Although our last…read morevisit had a new server - give her time to get more experience and she will be fine. We will continue to support one of our favorite places to dine!

Best Restaurant in Tuscaloosa for fine dining! Food and service are both top notch Only issue is…read moremany weekends the place is booked