Friendly service and got some good grub! Totally pigged out. Drank the water through my nose!…read more Except my burger came with bacon But the staff kindly replaced it!

The manager is unbelievably rude. After waiting for an extended time with my 83 year old mother…read morewho just wanted a burger and specifically requesting an inside table (it's summer and hot and bugs) he came out several times to discourage us from eating here and told us he was only letting trivia people inside. They couldn't have told us this when we first got here?

If you know downtown Tuscaloosa, you know getting into Urban Bar & Kitchen usually requires…read morepatience--and a willingness to stand around waiting for the doors to open. But spring break week flipped the script in the best way possible. Tonight, my wife and I met up with some good friends for a pre-retirement dinner, and with the college crowd scattered to the beaches, downtown felt like it belonged to us "seasoned locals" again. No lines, no crowds--just a quick call ahead and we were seated within minutes. That alone felt like a win. We started things off with the fried green tomatoes--a true Southern delicacy and, let's be honest, acid reflux's favorite dance partner. Worth it? Absolutely. These were hot, crispy, and full of flavor. The kind of dish that would make Grandma nod in approval. No shortcuts, just done right. For the entrée, I went with the UBK Pasta--blackened chicken, sausage, and shrimp tossed with corkscrew pasta probably crafted in a cast iron skillet. It came out hot and packed with flavor, carrying just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting without overwhelming the dish. Exactly how I like it. My wife stuck with a proven winner: the shrimp & grits. She's had it before, and once again, it delivered. Consistency matters, and this dish continues to hit the mark every time. Now, not everything was quite as smooth. Our waitress wasn't exactly channeling that warm Southern hospitality you hope for. Let's just say she wasn't "Miss Dolly" serving smiles with a side of charm. The service leaned a bit on the impatient side--subtle (and not-so-subtle) hints that our time at the table was up, including clearing drinks before we were even finished. At one point I joked about going to the restroom but worried I might come back to find my chair gone. Still, when the food is this good, it carries the experience. Urban Bar & Kitchen continues to deliver where it matters most--on the plate. The atmosphere was relaxed thanks to spring break timing, the food was as strong as ever, and the company made it even better. As for the service... maybe she was just ready for her own spring break reunion. Happens to the best of us. Final takeaway: Go for the food--it's consistently excellent. And if you can catch a quieter night like this one, even better.

Whole wing dinner, sweet potato fries, cheese grits, I had coleslaw. Fried crab claws for an…read moreappetizer. Absolutely awesome, best wings in town, crispy, juicy, seasoned and cooked perfectly. Such an awesome meal, not cheap but worth every penny. Service was great, place is really nice and super clean and organized.

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!

This 4 star review comes with an asterisk because I am a huge Crimson Tide fan. Also, the weekend I…read morewent, Bama was playing a football game away in Missouri. There was no line to get in. We were able to order right away and sit down. They were out of a couple of items we wanted, but that was no big deal. The atmosphere was a dive restaurant with Crimson Tide memorabilia galore. The food came out very quickly. The food was standard. There was no "wow factor" about it. It didn't taste bad, but it just seemed basic. The hash browns could have been crispier, but they seemed as if they were cooked on a surface that wasn't quite hot enough. You may be asking yourself, hey dude, why the 4 stars? Well, here is why. You cannot beat the price for the amount of food you can get here. The Crimson Tide memorabilia here can't be matched. It covers all sports! It is also right outside the stadium. If you are a Crimson Tide fan, then this is a do not miss for you!

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.

This review is from travelers stopping in Tuscaloosa on our road trip across Louisiana,…read moreMississippi, 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.

Great burger and service…read more The place is pretty cool to hangout in. Their normal menu burgers have a wonderful sourdough bun! Check it out!

Pretty disappointing. We were 1 of 2 large parties (graduation weekend). Service was less than…read morestellar because they were short-staffed on table servers and bar staff. (Not sure why since they had multiple pre-reserved large groups) I ordered a bowl of chili, southwest rolls and a beer off their list. 20' later was told the beer was not available, when the chili showed up, it was lukewarm and barely covered the bottom of the bowl. Would not have been a cup most other places. Egg rolls were fine. Rest of our tables order burgers and wings. Food came out 1 person at a time like 15' apart so you couldn't wait for everyone to eat together. Almost 45' in and half the people have their food. Beers take forever. Been a year since i have been back to Tuscaloosa and mugshots - used to live here and came here a lot. Very disappointing how it has declined. Will definitely not book another event here.

Food is always good and they have a great selection of milkshakes. Can't go wrong with my usual Jr…read more tray with two cheese quesadillas and a walkin' taco with no sour cream. They have coke products, which suits me just fine! If you want to avoid the college crowd/traffic, I'd avoid going late at night. Going for an early dinner or weekend lunch is perfect if you like a more quiet atmosphere.

This was the spot I wanted to hit up because it's just classic college town food. We ordered the…read morevalue meals and quite a value they were. Simple quality ingredients at a descent price. Definitely worth it for a meal any time of day or night.

This was a home run from start to finish. Though it was a bit of a hike from South Tuscaloosa, it…read morewas absolutely worth the drive. The wait for our party of 5 wasn't too long and we were seated in a big booth near the bar. Very nice decor, classy but comfortable. All of the servers and staff were super friendly and offered a nice selection of local brews and tasty margaritas. Several of us had the redfish special which was just outstanding! All in all, and outstanding experience. Definitely a repeater for us when next we're in town.

Well after seeing reviews me and wife decided on this for lunch…read more I'll say all the staff were great. Very friendly. But the food?????? Wife wanted a salad and potato skins so went with the wedge which came chopped so more of a chopped salad than a wedge and it was fine. Nothing spectacular. Who potato skins were reminiscent of some frozen ones you heat in the oven. Didn't seem fresh at all. The bacon wasn't that great really and the cheeses was cheese. All in all edible but not enjoyable. I went with the bacon wrapped meatloaf with mashed potatoes with gravy and a side of Mac and cheese. I'll start with the Mac. It was horrible. Sorry don't mean to be a downer but wasn't good at all. The mashed and gravy a big nope. The potatoes weren't all that good. It was like eating a plat of spackle. And the gravy was horrendous. Made bad potato's worse. The meatloaf was ok. Kind of like cafeteria meatloaf. I did eat it but wasn't thrilled. Again not a fan of that bacon so ditched that after one bite. Personally I would not go back and wife agreed. Maybe we got the wrong items but nothing was good.

Local Roots is a great fast casual restaurant with good food. I have only gone through the drive…read morethru, but each time the line went quickly. The burger and chicken sandwich are very good! Can't go wrong with either. The fries are very good. The Mac and cheese was alright, kind of bland. Definitely stop by if you are thinking about it!

I have been here a few times now with different people each time and we all walk away with the same…read moremixed feelings. The food is good but it is incredibly overpriced. $9.00 for a single burger with NO sides. It's a small, clean restaurant with a similarly small menu. I have no complaints about service or food quality but I feel the pricing puts the food in a category of restaurants that Local Roots doesn't fit well in.