When I was looking for food while stopping at Montgomery, I found out about Capital Oyster Bar…read more It's a bit secluded but being located right next to the water, it's definitely a nice place to enjoy a casual lunch! It seems like a decent amount of locals frequent the place as well. I had their fried seafood platter - which was shrimp, oyster, fish, fries, and onion rings. I definitely enjoyed the food!

My only two criticisms are that when I initially sat outside (at a clean table like the sign says)…read moreno one came to greet me for 8-10 minutes. As a party of 1, I moved inside to the bar and was immediately taken care of! Also, the grilled fish seems like it is steamed, then maybe put in a grill for the lines. Seemed very poached, not 100% grilled. It was however tasty and well seasoned. The bartender that took care of me finally was amazing. Next time will just sit at the bar from the beginning & I'm sure will be a 5-star experience

Riverfront Bar, while the views of the river are absolutely stunning, there were a few drawbacks…read morethat impacted my overall experience, be prepared for a lot of mosquitoes! I found myself swatting away bugs throughout my visit, which detracted from the otherwise beautiful setting. The prices to be a bit on the higher side. While the drinks were decent, they didn't quite justify the cost, especially considering the mosquito issue. The Riverfront Bar has a lot of potential with its views, but if you're planning to enjoy a relaxing evening, be sure to bring some bug spray and money.

It was live!! Ona Friday night the rain decided to try out our patience. But it soon finished and…read morethe started jamming to a good band. The drinks and beer were great!! The food took awhile I come out but it was tasty!! Check out the nachos and Polish dog.

This place is pretty cool. We went to the upstairs part and actually did not eat, but the dishes…read moreseemed large and tasty. We just went to the bar for drinks and to listen to live music. Friday, Saturday they have live music and Thursday is comedy night. The stairs are really cool. They charge $5 for music. The service was a little slow but overall the bartenders were really nice. I found it to be really loud. They do have a place outside for smokers or people that want to eat outside, but not sure about service there. The Thursday comedy night was also really loud. I found this place a good option for older than college age adults. Worth a visit

Mediocre overpriced food at Salt cellar. There was a woman who was being very loud and…read moredisrespectful to the staff, who were very nice. Turns out it was one of the owner's, I think his name is Tom as I asked who she was, wife! She walked around with total impunity. I felt bad for the staff. We then went to the upstairs bar at The Loft for a drink afterwards. What a zoo!! It was packed with overserved children who were literally falling down drunk. It was clear the servers were overwhelmed and again, I felt sorry for them. We promptly left. Not a place to go for a date night if you plan on impressing your date. Unless, of course, you're in to that kind of thing.

Amazing steak dinner for only 30$. Wow. Steak delious, huge baked potatoe and great salad. We will…read morecertainly be back on Mondays!

Great food, good service, and a fun atmosphere! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Outside…read moreboasts a stage for live performances and room for outdoor play. I would recommend this place

Decent enough local bar. It could definitely use a face-lift in terms of decor and ambiance, but…read morethe drinks were cold and service was decent.

Great spot off the beaten path! Two bars, one inside and one outside with plenty of staff. This…read moreplace has an awesome outdoor stage and turf area to serve up live shows. Co-located with the music venue is a well lit driving range, corn hole, volleyball courts and more. The driving range had bug spray readily accessible and they had tiki torches lit surrounding the turf area; it was a nice ambiance that also helped keep the nuisance away while you play.

10/10! Every night at Harlows is memorable night! Always great music and a great community. I would…read morerecommend it to anyone and everyone!

This is the best live music venue in the South! Jason and Harlow's team provide a great live music…read moreatmosphere with incredible sound and high-quality bands. Live at Harlow's was built by musicians for musicians, the sound quality and energy is one of the best in the country. Pat was working the bar the night I attended and crafted several great drinks that were very well priced. We saw the band Temple Monarc and they were fantastic! They played new music as well as many great classic rock tunes. I will be back as often as I can!

limes was dry. guy named walker should be kicked out. beer was pretty decent. i'm burning upread more

The staff cannot tell when customers have had too much to drink and when they are just warming up…read more I had defecated in the trash can by the upstairs bathrooms and was asked to leave. After all I had only consumed a measly 10 tequila drinks and 12 beers! I thought this was a bar??? Most of the girls here are bar rats but a few diamonds in the rough will appear on occasion. My step son (7) was knocked to the ground by 2 college aged guys who were involved in a shoving match. After being kicked out me and my step son snuck back in at 2AM and bummed cigs from the outside table area on the first floor until security recognized me and physically escorted me off the premises. The bouncers here need to check their egos and grow up!

Burgers were slightly over cooked for my liking but I didn't specify I wanted them done to medium…read more Really good burgers tho. The sweat potato fries and onion rings were not good, didn't even eat them actually.

Great place to go in the county for wings, burgers and oysters. Many good specials. Bands on…read moreweekends. Bingo on Tuesday! Trivia on Wednesdays. The food is good and the staff is so sweet.

What a cool spot for a concert! Went down from ATL for a Bluegrass show recently and we were just…read moreblown away...smallish venue with nice spacious seating in the "seated" area and lovely hilly grassy area for lawn seats. When you arrive there are food trucks pulled up with snacks and food of different varieties. The concert we went to was dry which was a bit of a surprise...but if you get lucky on another night they sell buckets of local craft beer and cocktails from the local brewery which would be amazing!! The staff is all super friendly and the porta potties are spacious and very clean. The acoustics are terrific too. We had a fab time and plan to keep an eye on other shows in the future!

This is a new amphitheater that just opened this year (2016). It's a good size, and had pretty…read moregreat acoustics at the Jazz festival I went to. The event was small, so there was enough parking, but not sure that there will be enough for any larger concerts, or how that's going to work. I just wish they would've put more thought behind that and maybe put in a garage nearby.

I had been meaning to try this bar for some time. Ran out of the house while some work was…read morehappening at home and I needed a great afternoon stop to kill some time. Made the decision to turn in and try Sanctuary; how fortuitous! First, this isn't just a music venue! It's a classic bar with real cocktails (mocktails, as well), but also a great reincarnation of an old church. And they serve awesome food!! Second, the drinks and food are top notch! Try a Paper Plane! It's my new favorite way to drink bourbon, TBH. You will absolutely feel distinguished while you do. I overheard many professionals around me, too, so it's definitely a place to run elbows with University types. Finally, I love music. This place has different musicians all the time. But my favorite is Dr. Warren Ertle's Corpse Revivers, an old fashioned Jazz band! They play two shows a night, almost every Tuesday! I say "almost" because, well, ...just check the Sanctuary's facebook page before you invite friends to a show. (Ask me how I know!) Overall, it's a great time, try the tacos!!

After another big Alabama Crimson Tide baseball win--bringing out the brooms and finishing the…read moresweep on Sunday--my wife and I met up with some friends at The Sanctuary on 25th to celebrate. We've eaten here before and have been wanting to make it back, but between their popularity and our schedules, it's felt like trying to line up a dentist appointment during tax season. Tonight, though, everything finally clicked. We got there early and were greeted by two cheerful hostesses who promptly sat us in the corner... felt a little like we were back in kindergarten for talking too much, but we made it work. Oh--and if you're into live music during dinner, this place delivers. There's something about enjoying a good meal with live music in the background that just elevates the whole experience. It's also the kind of setting where local artists get their start, and you never know--you might be listening to someone on their way up. Once our waiter came over, we held off ordering while waiting on our "fashionably late" friends--who, for the record, treat arrival times more like loose suggestions. Eventually, the crew assembled and it was game on. I kept it simple to start: water, no lemon. Let's not contaminate perfectly good H2O--I want it 100 proof. For appetizers, we ordered the Fried Cauliflower and Fried Okra to share. And by "share," I mean I ordered them and then immediately abandoned that concept. Only child tendencies die hard. Both dishes were excellent. The fried okra, paired with their Creole ranch, absolutely stole the show--seriously, that sauce deserves its own fan club. The cauliflower was also very good, and the homemade remoulade held its own... just not quite on the Creole ranch level. Our friends ordered the Street Corn Dip, and while I didn't personally get any (again... sharing isn't my spiritual gift), I can confirm it was outstanding based on the fact that the dish came back cleaner than a whistle. One of the coolest parts of this place is the atmosphere. The building still carries that old church feel--you can almost picture folks sitting in pews listening to a sermon. These days, though, the only preaching happening is coming from the kitchen, and there's a "sinful" bar running along one wall that probably wouldn't have made the original blueprints. For the main course, my wife went with the Lobster Mac and Cheese, and I ordered the Chili Lime Shrimp. The mac and cheese was a solid choice--rich and flavorful--but just a touch on the dry side. A little more cream would take it to the next level... perfect, but not Jesus-walking-on-water perfect. The shrimp, on the other hand, was good but didn't quite live up to expectations. It started strong but didn't finish the game, and I ended up handing off the last few bites like a reliever coming out of the bullpen. All in all, The Sanctuary on 25th is a great addition to the Tuscaloosa food scene. Between the unique setting, strong appetizers, live music, and overall experience, it's definitely worth a visit. Just be prepared--it stays busy, and if you plan on sharing food, make sure you're sitting with better people than I am.