The food, waitress, and atmosphere were amazing. Will be back soon! The wait was short and food was…read morehot and fresh!

We were in town for the Alabama LSU game, very busy weekend.. Had a delicious breakfast with…read moreexceptional service. Also, purchased the cookbook! Check it out, you won't be disappointed. YUM

This place was great and well worth the wait. My wife and I checked in at 11:00 am the day of the…read moreMorgan Wallen concert so I'd assume game days would be about the same. Took us about 1.5 hours to get our seat. We used the time to walk around the area which is worth it if you're new like us; you'll have five minutes to get back once you get your text. We started with the Deviled On The Bayou, see photo, and they were wonderful! Wife had the avocado benny and enjoyed it. I had the Crab Cake Benny, see photo, which was outstanding and I highly recommend! Prices were reasonable, the facility was clean and well presented, and the service was prompt and professional. We'll definitely go again when we're back in town. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Food, ambiance, and service 5 stars! Love the customizable Bloody Marys…read more Beverages could use a notch of improvement. Would love to say the coffee is amazing, but seemed stale and overly acidic. Great spot for a premium Orange Juice to be part of the experience.

Went on a Wednesday around 9:00 am. Place wasn't too crowded and got right in and set down…read more Waitress overall was really good. Would have liked for her to have asked if I needed more drink when it was obvious I was about out. Other than that she was very attentive. The Steak and Scramble Bowl was really good. The hollandaise sauce was really good. The Bissell breakfast had all the favorites. We ordered biscuits but they came back and said they were out so, we switched to wheat toast also never offered syrup for the pancake's. Love the option to get turkey sausage. The atmosphere and layout is really nice. They do have some patio seating. Also bathrooms were super clean. Again food came out hot and had a great taste. Definitely will be back.

Great food and excellent service from a charming young man Old time diner feel with a cool view of…read morethe busy kitchen.

Definitely one of our favorite go tos in Tuscaloosa. Lots…read moreof locals come here. Not a wait for us. But game days could be difficult. We love the staff the home cooked meals. And the Alabama decorations #ROLLTIDE

Best biscuits in the world. Prepare for a wait or get there early. Ambiance is grandma's house if…read moreshe's a huge Alabama fan. I could just eat the biscuits, but I'm a bacon and eggs guy. When I was in college, there weren't many choices for breakfast. That's not the reason this place is so popular though. It's because it's the best around. City Cafe is also great if it's a weekday.

One of the best restaurant omelettes we've ever had. Veggie Delight Omelette with cheddar & jack…read morecheese (instead of goat cheese) with potatoes. Our server was a bit distracted and coffee didn't arrive until after the food came - not great in a breakfast joint. Much quieter than some other breakfast restaurants, and nestled in the shade along the river.

Waitlisted on a Friday morning and it stated 40 min. Took us 30 mins drive there and park. We were…read moretold 15 min wait- OK. After 20 mins, we ask again. Sorry- 15-20 more min wait. After 15 mins- we were told ANOTHER 10 mins... meanwhile, waiting the last 10 mins there were 4 tables sitting empty by the front where we were standing.. The blond girl at the front was very robotic, no smile, no greeting, seemed annoyed to be there. You couldn't hear her calling the party's names. Not the person you want as the first representative of your establishment. When she finally called us and brought us to the table, asked "how many in your party?" How can you not know? You JUST PAGED US! It's on the iPad in your hand! We said 5, she gave us 3 menus... seriously? The server was awesome and cheerful. The food was amazing. But again ... customer service. 2 plates came out, 5 mins later 2 more plates, 5 mins later the last plate. Why is our food not coming out all together? We ask for the check and get it promptly, but it took another 10 mins for her to come pick it up... Lots of room for improvement for the customer service end of it, and even though the food was absolutely delicious, it wasn't enough to outshine the poor initial impression with the lack of hostess skills and wait time.

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.

A super cool ambiance- one of the best in Tuscaloosa! It's warm, vibey, and small enough to feel…read moreexclusive. 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.

Had an amazing experience at The 5 in Tuscaloosa! Chef Billy Waller's meal prep and flavors were…read morebeyond amazing -- every bite was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The drinks were just as impressive thanks to the bartender, I believe his name was Austin, who made some excellent cocktails. The server was friendly, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing, clean, and welcoming. Definitely a spot I would recommend and can't wait to visit again!

I cannot wait to come back. My group ordered, got seated and served quickly, which is saying a lot…read moresince it was a busy Saturday morning. We each enjoyed our food an the price was right :D

Rama Jama's is a well-known staple in Tuscaloosa literally on the corner of Bryant Denny Stadium!…read moreThe atmosphere is warming and incredibly as the entire restaurant is packed with Alabama decor from the walls to the ceilings! The service varies at times due to how popular it is, but luckily today it was pretty quick despite the crowd! The food holds up well and the burger I got was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend visiting Rama Jama's whenever you can. Just be aware if you visit on the week of some sort of event, expect a longer wait!

Good drinks and service! Hung out there before graduation and enjoyed our time. Interesting…read morecocktail menu with good choices.

The breakfast buffet was absolutely delicious. The bacon was the best ever and the warm syrup made…read morethe waffle taste even better! The fresh fruit really hit the spot and everything was fabulous. Highly recommend the breakfast buffet and you won't need to eat for the rest of the day.

Bagel lox and cream cheese is really good…read more...............................................................fair prices service was great

I came in in a Thursday morn around 830. Not many people here but they were busy at the grill…read more people kept coming in and picking up food so it must be popular with the going to work crowd. i am retired so i don't have that issue. :) sausage and egg Bagel was on point. very good with plenty of seasoning. service was very fast and food arrived quickly. It's a nice place. clean with plenty of seating.