We had lunch at Local Roots this afternoon as we were waiting on the rain to pass... I really…read morewanted to love this place. The atmosphere is cute - the menu is limited (1 burger, 3 sandwiches, 2 or 3 flatbreads and 2 salads). We ordered: 1 - the double cheeseburger, boring. Lots of meet but not much in the way of toppings. The pickle slice was nice. 2 - BLT, boring. Needs a sauce, even mayo. Would love to see palmetto cheese or avocado or cheddar. Spring mix is the wrong choice in lettuce as well. It turns into mush with the tomato. Nothing memorable. 3 - The Yardhouse, awkward. It was hard to eat with large chicken "cubes" and lots of white bbq sauce. Either keeping the chicken whole or using a shredded chicken would be better. 4 - Fries. 1 order would have been plenty to share among 3 people. They were the best part of the meal and came with a fry sauce. Another strike is that they don't brew their own tea. We're in the Deep South... some days the best thing we've got is fresh brewed tea at every turn. This was a nope... but on top of that the carbonation was "off" in the soda machine too. Good thing drinks are only $2.

3.5 stars. I had high hopes for this place. It's unfortunately underwhelming. The chicken and…read morepimento cheese sandwich, the yardbird, was lacking seasoning. The bread was great and crispy, but the rest of the sandwich was uninspired. You couldn't even taste the pimento cheese. The fries were okay but needed more salt. With so much competition in town, I was hoping there would be more levels of flavor. The restaurant is very clean, which is always a plus for me. I've heard good things about the salads. Maybe go for one of those.

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.

Urban cookhouse is part of our dining rotation when we visit Tuscaloosa…read more Food choices and efficiency of getting into a restaurant without the very... long waits during weekends makes it a great option. Salads are always fresh with options to add grilled steak or chicken Gluten-free choices are available It is a casual dining experience but always clean

Went here Sunday after 8 pm for dinner. Basically empty inside, so we decided to dine in since it…read moreseemed like we had a decent amount of time before they closed. Staff were friendly and helpful while ordering. Food took a good while to come out; by the time it did, we took a few bites then had to pack it up since they were now beginning to closing. To eat: I decided to try their baked ziti (7/10) I felt like the portion was a little small for them to be an Italian/pizza place and it could've been more seasoned. Also got a side salad (5/10) nothing special and even after repeating what I wanted in the salad while ordering, it still didn't come out correct. Also tried a slice of cheesecake. I was really looking forward to a good hot dinner; unfortunately, I wasn't impressed at all. My overall rate of experience : 5.5/10

Quick lunch. Very well prepared. Nice find in an unlikely place. Left mill on way to Birmingham.read more

It seems to be a super popular place for lunch. They have a really nice combination that lets you…read moreget soup, salad, and a sandwich. I had the cheese sandwich, which was really interesting. The tomato bisque soup was excellent, and the Caesar salad was well above average. Definitely a place that is worth coming back to. It was much more crowded than I expected at lunchtime. Service was super fast. You order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table. They have lots of parking. It was easy to get in and out if you needed a quick place for a solid lunch.

Is an "adult grilled cheese" a reference to when we're older and in a hurry and making actual…read moregrilled cheese sandwiches take too much time? The adult grilled cheese is more along the lines of a toasted sub sandwich with melted cheese. Just call it a cheese sandwich. I actually forgot what kind of bisque I was having because there was barely any substance in it (besides the green onions that I asked to have removed). Even without much crab nor lobster, the base was very salty and unfortunately couldn't be saved by its flavor either.

This is a hot new restaurant in historic downtown Demopolis! We saw the mayor here today…read more We entered an unpromising door at the sidewalk, and were faced by a long flight of ordinary stairs up. At the second floor is this Bistro. Go in the door and look to your right. You'll see two dining rooms with large windows, brightly painted walls, and wonderfully artistic furniture. I wonder what they're doing for handicapped accessibility. I don't know if they'll have ground floor dining, or a service elevator or what. Our Crab Chowder was excellent! It has a little Cajun heat to it, so I'd recommend only getting a cup, and ordering something else to eat with it to cool your mouth. Lunches are about $10, so I'd come here then. Supper is more like $20. Watch that extra last step out the door, so you don't fall onto the sidewalk!!

The fried green tomatoes were very good and the oysters on half shell. I do feel that the other…read moreservings were overpriced for the portions. I ordered pick up so unsure about the service really. Limited seating and only accessible by long flight of stairs.

Best $20.98 meal for ambience, service, flavor and variety. I had the Salmon and it was delicious…read more The salad bar is not huge but perfect with a nice variety. I sampled the homemade vegetable barley soup (why not?) and it had very good flavor. I wish I had not ate so much to have tried the blackberry cobbler....next time! I will definitely be back my next trip to Demopolis! Thank you Ms Edna for a unique gem!

The hostess, sested us right away, our waitress Page was very friendly. The food was very tasty. A…read morevery nice visit.

I've eaten there many many times I absolutely love the home cooked meals…read moreI hate to mention all their homemade desserts because it makes me want to go now they're so good I highly recommend Pam's Diner for good home style comfort food.

It is owned and ran by really nice local folks, very friendly, super clean restaurant. The food is…read moregreat and price is fair. I've eaten here a couple times and it was consistently good, will be back for sure.

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.

a quick, casual meal. I always get the Classic with the potato soup, and it never disappoints. The…read morelittle cookie they give you is so good, and all of their drinks are great too. The only thing is that sometimes the food can make you feel a little queasy afterward, but honestly, it's still super tasty and worth it. The restaurant itself is clean, cute, and laid-back -- a nice, easy spot for lunch or a light dinner. Overall, a dependable, delicious place if you're craving chicken salad and a chill atmospher

Perfect for solo dining, casual date night, or family outings. I enjoy dining here by myself. The…read morewindows offer plenty of lighting wherever you sit. I always get the classic carol and mac & cheese and I am never disappointed! The chicken salads are great with the complimentary crackers and the mac & cheese is perfectly creamy! Prepare to spend $10-20 per person. Perfect portion sizes that leave you satisfied! The staff are always friendly and helpful.