I was told to visit Chuck's Fish. I'm glad I did. I travel for work and was by myself. I wanted to sit at the bar, but it was full. The hostess told me that a group at the bar was waiting for a table so I waited them out. I can't remember the bartender's name, tall, red haired fellow, but by the end of my meal we felt like friends. I don't like overly loaded sushi, I prefer to keep it on the simple side. I had a spider roll and some salmon nigiri. Both were excellent and a couple local beers and I was on my way. It would be a great place to eat with family if they were in town for a college visit. read more

They don't take reservations. And if you're not careful they will delete you from the wait list then tell you it's your fault. Skip it. This place is no where near worth the headache. They need adults running the show instead of a bunch of people without fully formed frontal lobes. But. The bar is good. So there is that. read more

I must admit, I was a little disappointed. This place was highly recommended and was packed with people; in fact, my wife and I came at around 5:30 pm the night before a big event (assume it would be the same around a game) and we had an hour wait to be seated. Filled with what I'd describe as a trendy crowd; casual but on the high end. The service was good; our waitress was charming and attentive but for whatever strange reason, they kept taking our utensils and when a different staffer would bring the next course, they'd neglect to bring utensils... this happened twice! Pure torture looking at bread pudding without the means to eat it! Which brings me to the food... it was just decent for the price, I would have expected more. I had the ribeye which was perfectly cooked but still just meh; kinda thin and not very flavorful. The wife had the sushi and it was good, but again, for the prices in this place, I would have expected a little better food. Definitely recommend the bread pudding though... bring your own spoons if you're the impatient type! read more

Chuck's Fish - Bread pudding - Seafood Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Chuck's has been a date night staple for years now and it has been yet to fail me. I usually get the same thing everytime which is what I also got this time being the uptown shrimp and tuna dip as appetizers with a bottle of stoneleigh to wash it down. And for the main course we split 3 different rolls (Donkey On Crack, Red Light Roll, and Amazon Roll) which were all amazing. And last but not least the pumpkin crème brûlée which was a limited item was absolutely phenomenal. 91/100 read more

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Tonight we stepped foot into one of our all-time favorite spots in Tuscaloosa -- Chuck's Fish. Us locals know the drill: if Bama's on the road or it's a holiday weekend, that's the sweet spot. Any other time, you might as well pack patience in your pocket, because you'll be waiting a minute for a seat, let alone a meal. But tonight? The crowds were at bay, the stars aligned, and the food... well, the food showed out. I kicked things off the only way a sane person would when gumbo is on the menu -- with a cup of that rich, smoky goodness. I don't care if it's 98 degrees outside or if I've already had dinner twice, I don't care if I'm north of I-10 this gumbo is on point. if Chuck's is serving gumbo, I'm ordering it. It's practically a reflex at this point. Then came the sushi -- the crown jewel of Tuscaloosa's sushi scene. Tonight's choice: Donkey On Crack. Yes, the name raises eyebrows, but trust me... one bite and you'll quit asking questions. This roll is loaded with mixed fish, deep-fried just right, and topped with flavor that'll make you consider standing and applauding. The only real struggle at Chuck's is deciding between this masterpiece and the legendary Screaming "O". It's like choosing between your kids -- you love them both, and one of them is definitely a little wild. For you newbies, here's the inside scoop: ask for the "other" sushi menu. Don't be shy. The regular menu is the handshake; the "other" menu is the full Southern hug. Order from it, and you'll be thanking yourself later. Or me. Either way, you won't regret it. All in all, Chuck's did what Chuck's does best tonight -- served up outstanding food with zero pretense and a whole lot of flavor. Tuscaloosa might be known for football, but nights like this remind you we've got some championship-level eats too. read more

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I mean, it's Alabama sushi. It's fine. If you're in town, this is a solid choice. If you eat supermarket sushi, this is probably better.

We ended up coming here two out of the four nights we were in Tuscaloosa -- that alone should tell you something. Both nights we had the same waiter Ethan, and he was hands down one of the best we've ever had. Extremely professional, attentive without hovering, and he made everything feel effortless. Service like that elevates the entire experience. On our last night, we each ordered a steak, and it was honestly one of the best meals we've had in weeks. Perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and exactly what you hope for when you order a great steak. Everything about this place works -- the décor, the crowd, the energy in the room. The lighting was perfectly dimmed, creating that ideal balance of lively but intimate. It's easily one of the best places we've eaten since being in Tuscaloosa, and clearly good enough that we had to go back twice. Highly recommend. read more

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"On the fence" is the best description of my opinion of this place. Allow me to explain... The idiom "on the fence" means to be undecided or neutral about something, particularly when facing a choice between two options. It implies a lack of commitment to either side and a hesitation to make a decision. I've been fortunate enough to visit this place under several different circumstances. My local friends will likely give me shit if they ever read this, but let's be honest, no one reads these. LOL I have been upstairs in the event space with a pre selected menu that was some of the worst food I've had. I'm sure the selections were made by my event planner, but it was the most hodgepodge random food selections ever. Everyone raved about it then and I was like, Huh? You serious? My subsequent visits were regular dine in type visits. All with varying results. Business dinners mostly.... The menu is all over the place as far as selections go. Pizza, sushi, fish, pasta, steaks, are all present. I feel like it's all just A-ok. It's not bad, it's just food if that makes any sense. There is no pizzazz. Nothing has ever really stood out as "wow, that's good". In fact, the toughest, driest fish I have ever had in my life was here. I had to use a steak knife to cut it and I swear it had cheese on it?!?!? WTF I came with the abbreviated UA family last time. C liked her sushi a lot she said, but I did not partake. Lil' A had a pizza and it was maybe the best thing I have had here. The crust was really good. The fries are good. I will get the hot honey pizza myself the next time I come. My coworkers swear this is the only great place to eat in T-Town. I refuse to believe it, so I will keep searching on my own. I almost forgot! The bread pudding is actually really good!!! Me and the kid almost fought over it. Yay! Bread Pudding for the last minute win! '25 - 59/111 read more

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BEST Sushi in town! Sushi is packed with flavor, freshness, and high-quality fish- you can't resist, but to order another roll! Sunset Roll is filled with yellowfin, avocado, and the special part? Zested with lime for the ultimate citrus touch making it perfection! (Look for it on the "Secret Menu"). Chuck's has become our go-to spot for date night, special occasions, or when visitors come to town! We're obsessed, and not mad about it! read more

Chuck's Fish - Sunset Roll - Seafood Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

This is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in Tuscaloosa. The service is always excellent and I love the ambiance in the building. The sushi is to die for. I tried the bang bang shrimp, miso soup, and cucumber salad for appetizers. I got an Amazon roll for my entree. Everything was to die for. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town! read more

Chuck's Fish - Amazon Roll - Seafood Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Food and service is good It is very difficult to get in and waiting for a table for hours on busy nights is the norm read more

The Wife and I celebrated a personal goal and couldn't be happier with the meals! She had a Caesar Salad with Uptown Shrimp on top. I had the Donkey on Crack Rol and Caesar Salad l!! Service was amazing and Ambiance was perfect on a Thursday night! Highly recommend read more

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Our first time in Tuscaloosa and multiple people recommended this place. It was AMAZING. I had the donkey on crack roll and it was one of the best I've ever had. We sat at the sushi bar upstairs and enjoyed talking to the guys prepping the food. A+ on food and atmosphere. read more

Best ribeye!!!! Tasty lavendar lemon drop Eat the deserts hot. Don't get them to go. read more

Notes: 1) been here once in the summer 2) did not park here 3) times may be different than listed Pros: 1) food is really good 2) service was great Cons: 1) ambiance was not congruent Rating: 4/5 I was told multiple times that this place had really good food, especially sushi. My friend was in town and we happened to stop by. It was really good! From the outside, it looks so fancy but the vibes seem to be all over the place. You don't have to be fancy to go here but you do have a pretty price to pay for the food here. The service from the door to the table was fantastic and you get to see the chefs preparing your food for you. It was a nice environment but the ambiance is a mix of like date night but also more upscale bar scene. The food was delicious! We ordered a seaweed salad, an order of salmon nigiri (2), an eagle roll, a red dragon roll, and a rock n roll roll. It was absolutely delicious! The fish was really fresh and the ingredients meshed really well together. There was not any one thing that was overwhelming nor was the sauces too overbearing. The seaweed salad was also super fresh! The nigiri was big and tasty! Overall, it was a great place to have a fancier, delicious dinner while also not being dressed too fancy! Food: Seaweed salad: 5/5, I personally love seaweed salad and this one hits the spot. I especially like the cucumbers for the crunch Salmon nigiri: 5/5, the salmon was fresh and the roll was plump, honestly pretty worth Rock n roll: 5/5, the fish was fresh and the eel was tasty Eagle roll: 5/5, the fish was fresh and the toppings worked nicely, I like smoked salmon Red dragon: 5/5, the fish was fresh and it was a nice roll read more

Chuck's Fish - Eagle Roll, red dragon roll, Rock N Roll, Fresh Salmon Nigiri Sushi (L-R) - Seafood Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Will NOT take names prior to opening. Waiting in line was worth it, though. Sushi and sashimi were very good. I had the ribeye, she had the parm crusted grouper. Best sear on the steak possibly I ever had. Perfect medium. Grill was spot on. Grouper was also perfectly done. Tried a bottle of the JUSTIN Cab, but found it wanting. They have other nice labels. Bread pudding was a great finish. Not sure what the table next to us was doing with a pizza, with so many offerings but I heard it's good. read more

Some of the best sushi you can eat. People rating this place are clueless. New age whackos I like to call them. This new generation doesn't exactly know cuisine. You gotta be 40 or older or you are clueless pretty much what I've come up with. read more

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Saturday night 1/17/2026. Not really busy. Sat us down at 630p...didn't get food until 830pm. Service was very poor and there was a gigantic hair in my sons pizza. (Reason for 2 stars) .This was my fourth time going here. Usually the food and service are great...have to say prob won't be going back for a while based on tonight. Just an overall poor experience... read more

We LOVE Chuck's! The atmosphere, the food, the service - always sooo good! Almost a NOLA vibe....

I really like this place, I am just not crazy about the sushi. It is very average for what you pay for it.

The food was absolutely amazing. Brussels Sprouts, sushi, and filet mignon were all delicious. Service was great from the hostess stand to the table. The interior had a great vibe to it and the lighting was the perfect brightness. We will definitely be back again. read more

Chuck's Fish - Filet of Beef - Seafood Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Wonderful food & service in a very lively environment. Terrific wedge salad. Perfectly prepared steak & BBQ shrimp.

Last night was my daughter's graduation dinner. One family member ordered the chicken entre and requested it to be grilled due to recent health issue. It came fried and when she asked the waiter to get it grilled he said that is how it's made as fried. When she asked for another dish that she cannot eat fried the waiter said she would have to pay for both dishes. What? I have ordered same chicken entre last time and it was grilled. So she did not eat a dinner and we shared our meals with her so she could eat. thought that Chucks can accommodate most dishes but as simple as a grilled chicken but apparently not Last night. Disappointed read more

Absolutely love their food! i take my family and friends there quite often! Highly recommend getting a little bit of everything. their pizza and sushi are amazing! read more

Chucks Fish, if you are looking for a fun vibe and ambience, it's the place to go! It was so crowded on a Monday night that you would have thought this was the beginning to a Friday weekend ! We were sat upstairs in a super cute corner. We could look down and everything was just buzzing. For us, that is really all we could rave about. We ordered the tuna poke nachos which had barely any tuna on it and was mostly large fried wonton chips with sauce. That was very disappointing because they sounded so good for. Someone in our party ordered a hot honey pizza. They could not finish it because it was too hot. We also ordered a margarita pizza which was fine. Then we ordered some sushi because back home... In St. Louis, we have some really good sushi, restaurants. I can't say that any one up of the 4 we order was outstanding. Nothing really stood out and had a fantastic taste to it. With five of us, we left about half of it on the platter. The reviews for this place are good. To be fair none of us tried any of the fish which on the menu sounded really good. Clearly, it is not a pizza place so in fairness, I can't really mark it on that. I just wish that one of the things we ordered I could have said was outstanding. 50-50 on if we would've given it another try. read more

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Cool vibe, good service, great sushi! Loved the donkey roll and Miami Heat roll. Highly recommend!

It was busy and kinda loud, but SO worth it! We had uptown shrimp, a donkey on crack roll, and a pizza and it was ALL delicious!! Our server was excellent!!! Will definitely be back!!! read more

Spencer was the absolute best at serving and anticipating our needs- always in view. My Margherita pizza was the best I've ever had and I've eaten in Rome twice. Chuck's Fish is an absolute must if in Tuscaloosa. read more

Service was great. Marin was perfect for our group. Food was OUTSTANDING. My cravings for fresh gulf seafood, expertly prepared, can be satisfied at Chuck's. read more

Good food, fish and beef. Really good service, nice atmosphere. Probably top 2 or 3 in Tuscaloosa.

Just called to place a to go order . Representative answered & placed me on hold for a while. I honestly think she forgot I was on hold . Next! read more

Tuesday the night before school starts and the place was packed. I sat at the sushi bar upstairs and it was great. There were four chefs preparing dishes constantly. Everything that passed by looked fantastic. The chef that served me recommended several dishes. I went with jalapeño yellowtail and it was perfect. So fresh and tasty with just the right amount of spice. Next, I had a half order of a roll called Donkey on Crack. It was a fried roll with a seafood topping. It was very good. The service was outstanding. I would return. read more

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AMAZING can't fucking beat this place I have been across the country and into Canada and this is still a top 3 restaurant easy no question

Brennen was our waiter, there were 9 of us eating! He was the best server! Our food was delicious!

We love love love Chuck's Fish! The food is delicious and the staff are so friendly! They don't take reservations, so come early and enjoy the ambience. We've also sat at the bar and had a great time. They are meeting new folks as well as talking with the bar staff. read more

You have to try the stuff shrimp it's amazing. The shrimp appetizer is also amazing. Signature dishes for Chucks!

Chuck's was amazing! It has a stunning appearance when you first walk in, elegant and inviting. We were seated within about 15 minutes of arrival. Our server was friendly and I learned there was a secret roll menu! We ordered a few rolls and the catch of the day with a cream crawfish sauce. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! It happened to be Wednesday wine night- so I scored a $20 bottle of cab! read more

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The atmosphere was great I like the service I received. The food was good. I would recommend this place's restaurant

Everything was great the food the service and the drinks Our waiter was amazing and had been with this food company for almost 20 years He was super helpful with food and dessert selection We got steak -8 Hot honey pizza -9 Egg rolls were good just not many for the $9 The only thing is it is a little $ but it was good read more

A must stop every time I'm in Tuscaloosa. The food is gulf to table fresh. Their sushi, especially with tuna, is my favorite. Their employees are very attentive. They are quick with refills and any other need you may have. The place is big and lively, but it is possible to carry on a normal conversation. I really like the building. Lots of character. Roll Tide. read more