Hannah and Kaitlyn were the best bartenders so nice and gave great recommendations. Will be back in town in a few weeks for a game and will make sure to come back for both of them so nice and fun. Everyone visiting Tuscaloosa should make a stop to meet with both of these amazing women. They will make your trip to T Town with it and make you coming back! read more

This review is from travelers stopping in Tuscaloosa on our road trip across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia landing in South Carolina. Five (5) Bar was certainly a blessing to find. Highly recommend you try this restaurant. Outside seating is pleasant & allows dogs, though we left our pup at hotel. Food is top notch. It's highly recommended for people who hate making decisions. There's only 5 staple appetizers & 5 dinner choices. They have a special everyday so you actually have 6 choices but keep that a secret. It's a great surprise. We had the Saturday special was grilled Snapper with rice/or substitute & spinach/ or substitute & salad. Salad is excellent greens green apple pecans cranberries goat cheese & wonderful complementary dressing. Service was excellent. JC was our server we really enjoyed him. read more

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Five Bar has a very cool, relaxed vibe and a fun menu concept featuring five snacks, five entrées, five signature cocktails, and a daily special. We decided to share three of the 'snacks': the Uptown Chicken, which was a surprisingly large serving, the fried green tomatoes, and the seared gyoza. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was a little slow, especially considering it was a fairly quiet Monday night, but overall, we had a very enjoyable experience. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Definitely a great spot to check out in Tuscaloosa! read more

Five Bar - Uptown chicken - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

First time eating here and it was fabulous! Menu is small but mighty. You know they are making everything fresh if the menu is smaller. My meal came with a HUGE butterfly crisp chicken breast over cheesy pasta and a side salad. The chicken had a perfect crunch and salted! The penne was very creamy and smooth. The salad was wonderful with bits of goat cheese, green apple and a sweet creamy salad dressing. Location is great. Downtown and close to a parking deck if you can't find street parking. Gets a little busy but we were able to sit with a party of 7 at dinner time on Friday without wait. Will be going back! read more

Five Bar - Paneed Chicken - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

A super cool ambiance- one of the best in Tuscaloosa! It's warm, vibey, and small enough to feel exclusive. We come for Sunday brunch on occasion as we love to hear the saxophone player in the background. I got the brunch tacos, but modified due to food allergies, which they accommodated wonderfully. Be aware the menu is limited (hence the name), but overall a very cool spot for downtown Tuscaloosa. read more

Good food, Great waitress, BUT we had a not great surprise when we got our bill. Two of us had 2 margaritas and had requested Mezcal instead of tequila....we just like the smokey flavor. Well, the bartender charged us $10 for a margarita as advertised (now with no tequila), AND then had the gaul to add another $9 PER drink for mezcal. So a $40 drink order went to $76. No mention of it when we ordered, no apology when we asked the waitress who thought it was a $9 upcharge for all 4 together. You know when a business does something that shady that you catch, they are cutting corners or overcharging other places as well. If you like a little alcohol with a meal, I would steer clear of Five...too many other reasonable places around. Maybe they have a screw parents of students mentality. We will spread the word with the parents we know. read more

Tuscaloosa is in desperate need of a good restaurant outside of Chuck's. This place was packed, and I'm not sure why because the food was terrible and the drinks were just as bad. We had the steak and the fish special and they were both way too salty. The fish portion was tiny for $40 and the steak was way overcooked and I think that was close to $50. The pineapple jalapeño margarita was just gross! Between five of us it cost almost $350 with only one drink each. It was an expensive lesson to learn to not come back. read more

Beware the world's saltiest pork chop ever, so salty it made both mine and my guest's mouth burn. Unreal amount of salt. I explained it was so salted it was inedible and did not eat it. I did enjoy the sides, so said they did not have to comp the entire $28 meal of the terrible inedible pork chop and the scoop of mac and cheese and small side salad. They offered to remake the pork chop long after they dropped it off and never came back to check on us, but by then my guest was done eating and we stated we would take the bread pudding, as it was not reasonable to remake the pork chop this late in the meal. They charged us for the entire pork chop meal and the dessert and never sent a manager over. Really unimpressive experience. read more

Paneed chicken was very dry. Service was good. Nice place. Probably order the Pirk Chop next time. It is much better.

I've been wanting to go to Jazz Brunch but I guess today wasn't the day!! And sad to say will be the last day We came to Five, was seated real quickly in the back where the kids study.. I immediately got irritated people came in after us and was not seated back there. I even heard a family standing in the door way next to us talk about it was going to be a 30 to 45 minute wait for them even though it was several tables behind us. Sad to say this visit felt very discriminating & I don't have to go to no place I'm not welcomed.. read more

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We came here on Thursday night. It took about 30 minutes to be seated. Yes, it was crowded. We sat outside and waited 30 minutes for our food. By the time it did come out half of it was cold. It took a while to clear plates and refill waters. Slow service all around. I would say our salad and steak was good. That's if. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Good decent red beans and rice / sausage. Burger worthy!! Too. We did to go and service staff hot it all right!!

Enjoyed it so much on our stay in Tuscaloosa, we went twice. Good menu and very good service. Definitely make a reservation. It's a popular place. read more

When you roll through Tuscaloosa make sure you hit FIVE BAR... Name comes from only 5 entree items on the menu whether it be brunch or dinner. Nice cocktail list, exceptional service in a laid back clean relaxed environment. We dropped in for brunch I started with a cup of fresh coffee and the beignets... entree was the grilled shrimp and grits, which have the right amount of ghost peppers and goat cheese! Highly recommended! read more

Five Bar - Beignets w green apples and caramel sauce - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Great new menu item! Not sure if it's just seasonal or here to stay but it's delicious! read more

Five Bar - Red beans and rice - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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The flank steak here is surprisingly tender and packed with flavor. The chimichurri sauce on top adds a fresh and tangy contrast. The roasted sweet potatoes on the side are a nice change from the usual fries. Everything came together beautifully. read more

Five Bar - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Five Bar. I get it. There are just 5 entrees each night for dinner and it also has a beautiful historic bar. It's spacious and wide open inside the historic building. The bartender, Matt, was on point in keeping our adult beverages full. There is an incredible collection of hand painted pop-type art paintings on every wall. The food was very good and prepared in a small kitchen. The wait service did a good job taking care of us as the place got increasingly busy on a Saturday night. read more

Five Bar - Easy-peasy ordering with such a limited menu. - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Interesting name/menu concept. Good food and drinks. Every place was a wait, but this was the fastest on a Parents' weekend. We will do this again. read more

I wasn't sure if I wanted to go because of the "limited" menu of 5 entrees BUT definitely happy we went!! Our server was polite and attentive! The music was straight off our own playlist! Definitely recommend! read more

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Come on who doesn't love chicken and waffles? Especially when the chicken is crispy and well seasoned and the waffle is fluffy and served with pecans on top. Certainly I loved it. It is a bar making the Bloody Mary bar, included pickled okra, a nice touch. read more

Five Bar - Chicken and Waffles with a Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Mimosas 8/10 Food 10/10 the sauces prepared with the food were amazing. Ambiance 7/10 Service 7/10 It's my birthday, the waitress knew that....a group of 4 came in 10 minutes after we ordered our food and they're food was prepared and given to them before my husband and I were given our food. read more

Five Bar - Sausage Tacos with egg & cheese Burrito with sausage , bacon, eggs. - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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This place delivers very flavorful food in an casual setting. Although it was pretty busy we got seated and served rather quickly. Their menu is very small but they zoned in on what they do well. For apps the baked avocado, yellowfin tuna dip, & uptown chicken were all big hits with our group. The paneed chicken was tender and flavorful. I chose the grilled chicken option versus the fried way it comes with to save on calories and to not be so heavy but still packed good flavor. read more

We were in Tuscaloosa from out of town. Went to Five Bar on a recommendation. We were not disappointed! We were there on a Sunday so we enjoyed the Jazz Brunch! Music was great but the food and cocktails were even better! Will definitely be back when we are back in town! read more

Have been here a few times. The food is always good and so is the vibe. Tonight our waitress was great and very attentive. Their menu is small but what they do have is very good. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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So good!! They have the best ribeye and pork chop! great service and i loved all the chandeliers! read more

Love love love love love love love. Best salad in town. Super cute ambiance, great prices. Their honey mustard is to die for! read more

Excellent brunch! Had the picture of mimosas and beignets to start. Then we had the chicken and waffles for the main dishes. Very delicious! Loved the live jazz. Great and friendly service read more

Five Bar - Beignets - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Great food. Simple menu with fresh foods. Excellent service. Will come back. I had the chicken with Alfredo pasta and sun-dried tomatoes. The bread pudding was excellent as well. read more

Stood in line at the coffee bar. Line was out the door. Service was slow. Guy infront of me ordered breakfast. It was 9:57, I attempted to order and was told they were no longer serving breakfast. Sign says 10am. She tells me the cooks watch is 2 minutes fast. Not gonna lie I was a little pissed cause I waited in a line all the way out the door to get turned away for the food that I wanted. She showed no remorse and had a pathetic attitude. Food is always good drink drinks are always good. It was unfortunate that this woman had such a poor attitude. read more

Love this place! They have the best appetizers! Uptown chicken is a 10/10! I crave it almost every day.

Five is one of my favorite spots in Tuscaloosa. Our server was super nice, but the service was a little bit slow. They usually do take a while on the drinks but that's ok. I love the food there and the salad is my favorite in t town read more

Five Bar - Salad with uptown chicken - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Always enjoy my meal at Five. Although the menu is "somewhat " limited to 5 items, the food is good. I had the pork chop with mac and cheese, never disappoints! When in T-town, you need to make Five a stop. read more

Food was excellent! Service was great. The ambiance is exceptional! I enjoyed the dining experience! read more

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Fabulous food, atmosphere and service! Sunday jazz brunch is my fave - the chicken and waffles are especially yummy.

This is such a relaxed brunch spot to go to on Sundays if you are ever in town visiting or maybe even after church. There is live saxophone player and he is amazing!!! The food here is also really good too and the mimosas are SUPER cheap but I would recommend getting a pitcher if you like to drink more than one. I would rate them 5 stars but I had to go through LITERALLY 3 different mimosas because each time our waiter brought it out to me there was a whole bunch of unknown black stuff floating in my drink (The waiter nor the bartender knew what it was or where it came from) But overall the cool thing that I really like about this place is that there are only 5 things of each on the menu. So for someone who is very indecisive this is the perfect place to go because there is not much room for decision making or that overwhelming feeling of reading a book just to find something to eat. read more

Five Bar - Chicken and Waffles - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

EVERYTHING HERE IS GOOD! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! We frequent Five, usually for dinner, but I recently went a few days ago for the jazz brunch for the first time, and as expected, everything was great. I ordered the shrimp and gouda grits, my friend ordered the chicken and waffles, and we shared a mimosa pitcher. Even with the simplicity of the menu (only 5 main entrees), I never get tired of the food. They also have daily happy hour and throughout the week, there may be other specials, such as ladies night (check their website). The service is always good. We are usually able to get a table or spot at the bar immediately. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend sitting outside on the patio. The only negative (and it's not really their fault) is the parking situation. There are parking spaces in front of the restaurant, but it may be hard to score one of those spaces with other restaurants, bars, and now a hotel on the same strip. However, the free parking garage is not too far away, and you can almost always find a spot there. read more

That chicken and waffles snapped!! The chicken was so damn good. Well seasoned and cooked to the right temperature and timing. Some of the juiciest chicken I ever ate. Their house made ranch was superb!!! I am so thankful to have had my experience their . I celebrated a graduation . read more

Five is one of my Tuscaloosa's Favs. The Paneed Chicken, the shrimp, & The Infamous Cheeseburger will not disappoint. Wash it down with a spicy Margarita or Prose and you'll leave fully satisfied. read more

Last night was my first time visiting FIVE Tuscaloosa and I must say that really love the Feng shui of the restaurant -- how it is decorated, the lighting, chandeliers, etc. The inside could be used for a really good photo shoot. Overall, I really liked the vibes and energy that the entire restaurant was giving off -- extremely relaxing. Thursdays are 'Ladies Night' so there are $2 off wine by the glass and $5 specialty cocktails. So, I started off with a Prosé and I really liked how it tasted and the size is more than enough to last through your meal unless you just want to have multiple drinks. I ordered the Paneed Chicken and I really liked the chicken it was crispy and very juicy. The piece of chicken was really big and more than enough for me to eat. The mashed potatoes were good, too and the goat cheese was a really smooth addition to the salad. I love some goat cheese! Now, their White Chocolate Bread Pudding is DIVINE. It's the best bread pudding that I have ever had! Like it is definitely a little slice of Heaven so make sure you order this! It is BURSTING with flavor and gives you all the textures -- smooth, creamy, sweet, savory, with a little crunch. I really enjoyed dinner here and I will be back to visit for sure! read more

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Fire is a cozy restaurant bar located in downtown Tuscaloosa. We had dinner while in town for a college visit. They have a pretty solid bar with lots of options. It was our waiter Oliver's first day on the job (we visited in November 21) he did a nice job. As an appetizer we ordered the uptown chicken which was really good, tasty and well cooked. For entrees we ordered the Ribeye and fried shrimp blackened. We shared the entrees and enjoyed them both very much. Overall I would say this is a great option if you are looking for an upscale meal in downtown Tuscaloosa! read more

Five Bar - Front of restaurant - American Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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