Excellent experience, plan on walking, parking is terrible! The food was good,must try.Be prepared…read moreto walk and wait for a table.

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.

Evangeline's never disappoints! By far the best dining experience in Tuscaloosa. The interior is…read morelovely, the food is always excellent, and the staff is incredible: welcoming, gracious, and unbelievably accommodating. They truly strive to give you a personalized experience. I've been going for years, and each visit is wonderful! It's simply a special place that can't be replicated.

Dinner at Evangeline's is always a treat! The food and cocktails are delicious, and the…read moreattentiveness of the servers makes every meal feel like a special occasion. Highly recommend!

A decent spot if you don't want to go out on a rainy football weekend. Very pleasant staff, but…read moreappear to be swamped at a third full. Literally waited 7 minutes at the bar to be acknowledged. I almost left. Bar staff seemed to hustle but in slo-motion, the set up likely needs optimized. ONE episode of "Bar Rescue" should be required training for hints on service time/execution. Conecuh dogs were an excellent choice perfectly executed. Bacon jam burger was disappointing, NOT 6oz and over done when asked for medium. Interesting drink menu. Try the Stephy.

Love this rooftop bar! Stayed at the hotel and was able to go up after a long day and have a couple…read moreof drinks. Beautiful view from above! Var tenders were great and they let us take a bottle of wine to our room with a wine bucket! Will definitely be going back next time I'm in town!

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.

Five Bar has a very cool, relaxed vibe and a fun menu concept featuring five snacks, five entrées,…read morefive 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!

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.

We stopped in during move in and I am so glad we did. The food is amazing!! I love sweet potato…read morefries and theirs are top notch with brown sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on top. We are in Tuscaloosa a lot visiting our sons. We will be back again for sure!!

First time at this spot, and my initial impression was positive. I would say, I love, love, love…read morethat they use Big Green Egg's inside the restaurant on the line. If you've never had meat (or VEGGIES!) cooked on a BGE, it will change your life. This fact alone will bring me back to try other things. Before I get into the meal, my only real complaint was that they only had a soda machine and tea. I had brought my mother along, and she already had lunch and wanted just to sit and chat. As it was a very cold day she was gonna order a coffee and they don't offer anything hot! It's definitely an opportunity to expand here even if it was just so simple as putting a Keurig machine in the back. I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap. It is served with grilled chicken in a grilled wrap and cheddar cheese. If there was a buffalo sauce, I didn't taste any. I was a little disappointed in the wrap. The flavor didn't really stand out as being cooked on the Big Green Egg. The cheese wasn't really melted, which can be a common problem with shredded cheddar cheese, but it also didn't really have the buffalo flavor that I was looking for in a buffalo chicken wrap (maybe it was a Toledo Ohio wrap I don't know just not spicy. ) It served with a side of ranch which I juiced up with some Cholula and that helped. I i'm not knocking the quality of the food because it was good. It just didn't live up to the expectations I had in my head based on the menu description. It also came with a side, which I chose the broccoli salad. This was nicely done with bacon, I believe some quinoa and the broccoli was chopped up nicely so you didn't have huge chunks. Also, it wasn't overly sauced so that would make it runny. Overall I give the property four out five stars. Also, the flavor of the whole meal was fine. Good size portion and good value for your money.

First let me start off that my wife and I are well versed in finding and eating at only the finest…read morerestaurants around the globe. The historical and adventure value alone makes the trek to Nicks from anywhere around the globe worth it. My wife had been here almost a decade ago with her family and was so excited to take me and I must say it met and surpassed both of our expectations. To elaborate as a starter you absolutely have to order a Nicodemus it's a major must! This drink is phenomenal and I'm not going to waste any time explaining what's in it other than it tastes of nectar straight from Zeus fountain and not guaranteed but I have a strong feeling this is the elixir of life because I felt G R E A T! (Back to pre-knee surgery days: tmi but the wife was ecstatic once we made it home.) Once we had ordered our salads came out. The ranch-bleu cheese mix dressing was fantastic and believe me when I say you will always be given enough dressing I had my own bottle! (My kind of place) The wife and I each had a bacon wrapped filet cooked medium rare (the only way you should order it) and it was simply perfection. The rolls were great and for our sides I had the onion rings which were fantastic and she had a classic baked potato which was on par with the rest of our experience. Simply put this will be a timeless tradition within our growing family and boy will the nicodemus help us grow it! I don't know what you could possibly be waiting for head to nicks and begin your adventure! P.s. Don't forgot to bring a dollar bill to leave your mark on the ceiling and see it time and time again for generations to come!!

The food was cold when they finally brought our order before are appetizers ?…read more Besides all that the owners of this establishment have shown their true colors by disrespecting black Americans that visited their restaurant. But if you have no issues with that then put your white sheet on and start eating.

Service was great! She kept up with the happy hour time so we didn't have too! Food was good and…read morequick! I will note if you don't like spicy, like at all! The carnitas is spicy and so is the rice! But I had a nice cocktail so it buffed

On a Friday night when parents are moving their kids back into school, it's usually a long wait for…read moredinner in Downtown Tuscaloosa. After another place said the wait was 2.5 hours, we checked into Central Mesa where the wait time was shorter. They have a really nice bar so we got drinks and waited there. Our server was very friendly and helpful. My Blackberry Mint Margarita was excellent! When we got our table we started off with guacamole, salsa, and chips. The salsa had a great spice! Our entrees ranged from a Chimichanga, to Enchiladas, to bowls. We all thought the food was very good. I liked the Enchiladas with Spanish Rice. If you're looking for some good Mexican food in Tuscaloosa, check out Central Mesa!

Fast service,polite employees.great deal on the burger combo.tou caint beat $7 plus some changeread more

It largely depends on who is working at the time and if they do their jobs right but if the right…read morepeople are working at the time the food is alright and worth a visit.

First time visiting this restaurant on the Strip in Tuscaloosa. My friends and I sat outside and it…read morewas a pretty chill, relaxing environment. Even with one waitress on duty, we never went without anything at our table. She was so sweet and patient! Happy hour until 9 with $5 double wells can't be beat. I recommend a Tequila Sunrise! Plus amazing $5 food choices. We had chicken nuggets and fries and OMG, fresh and delicious. Their honey mustard dipping sauce is divine! Go check them out if you're in Tuscaloosa -- Tuesday thru Saturday!

This bar has a fun, laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to hang out and enjoy yourself. The…read morevibe is energetic without feeling overwhelming, making it a good spot for both casual drinks and longer nights out. The drink selection is well-rounded, with a mix of classics and popular favorites, and the bartenders are friendly and efficient. It's a great place to unwind, catch up with friends, or just enjoy the overall scene without any fuss.