We stopped not knowing what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. It's a little hole the wall…read morespot with killer food.Wow it was good. The BBQ sandwich beans huge and priced affordable for these days. Ther service is great and going back very soon!

Food and service great barbeque Pork. Onion rings. Great…read morelocation. Like the outdoor ordering window.

Great people and the bartenders are very friendly. A great place to watch sporting events. If you…read morego once, you'll come back.

I'm giving this place 5 stars, but not because it's a fine dining restaurant with craft cocktails…read moreand mixologists and a rack full of fancy wines. I'm giving them 5 stars because they're doing a 5 star job at what it is they're doing. Let me be clear....this is a dive bar/biker bar located in what most people would consider a very bad part of town. They keep the door locked and you have to knock and someone will let you in. I'm not sure why this is, but I suspect its to keep the nefarious types who may linger around in this part of town from barging in and causing trouble. It's a popular place for bikers. Like old guys with motorcycles who drink whisky and shoot pool. They do a bit of kareoke in there, they've got a few pool tables, a jukebox, and a tv or two so you can watch a game if one happens to be on. Drinks are ridiculously cheap...but don't go in thinking you're going to get Johnny Walker blue, or Don Julio. I believe Old Forrester was the top shelf, but hey...you order a Manhattan, and you drink it. It costs half of what it would anywhere else. Definitely a neighborhood place, with a neighborhood crowd. But the handful of times I've been here everyone was as cool as could be. Best beer in the house is Guinness, so don't get all snobby about your beer. This is the kind of place where you go in and fit in to what they're doing. Don't try to make them adapt to you. Its an experience. Go for it. A dive bar/biker bar in a seedy part of Bessemer. Get out there. Live the adventure. Meet some bikers. You'll be glad you did. Again, not 5 stars because they're a top of the line fancy place. I'm giving 5 stars because they're doing great at what it is they do.

This place is the definition of a dive bar. Sticky tables, smoky atmosphere, and service that felt…read morealmost nonexistent both visits. The first time we waited around 15 minutes at a table before anyone acknowledged us, and the second time was basically the same experience sitting at the bar. Friendly service definitely wasn't the strong point here either. That said, the food honestly saved this review from being much lower. The wings had a fantastic sauce with great flavor, the fried pickles were crispy and addictive, and the fried green tomatoes were genuinely delicious with a really solid batter. Even the beers were ice cold and crisp, which fit the vibe perfectly. The biggest issue is that the pricing feels a little high for the overall experience and environment. If you're charging those kinds of prices, the cleanliness and service really need to match it better. If you're coming strictly for fried bar food and cold beer, you'll probably enjoy it. Just don't expect attentive service or a polished atmosphere.

Order to go cigarette smoke is horrible. The food is great. Staff friendly enough when ordering to…read morego

This is an "if you know, you know" place. It's in an alleyway down two sets of stairs that smell…read morelike they use a scrub and an antibiotic. The bar is spacious and has a neat vibe, graffiti walls, vending machine, pool tables, interesting decor... Definitely, worth a visit. Jackson was our bartender. Awesome guy!

Played pool with 3 #2 balls and a few fours. Drink beer...have fun. Don't think about it…read more#divebar#divebar I love dive bars. Would give it a 5 on but the urine smell was too prevalent for me.

Great prices and great vibes. We went before a show at Workplay and it's was chill and a great…read moreatmosphere. Service was quick and easy.

We visited The Garage on a Sunday at 12:30 PM (they open at 12 PM on Sundays) and it was already…read morepacked. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, although the indoor seating is very tight or at the bar. While we were there, it started raining, so everyone outside came in and mostly had to stand around. We got two sandwiches as a to go order, and it took about 45 minutes. So, if you need food fast, I would not suggest this place. The sandwich itself was a build your own, and came with Ruffles type chips. The sandwich was good, and all the ingredients tasted fresh! My total after tax and tip was about $16. Interesting ambience inside, as the indoor seating and ordering area was pretty dark having red lightbulbs everywhere. Overall, I would recommend this place, but maybe not for large parties or a quick bite to eat.

Great food Great People. I ordered 1/2 Chicken with greens and beans. Perfectly cooked and…read moreseasoned. It's a little off the beaten path, but well worth it.

A jewel in the rough to say the least…read more C and I were on the way to Tuscaloosa and hungry for some vittles. Pull out the trusty Yelp app and find this place just off the highway sitting there with a five-star beacon attached! Pretty impressive with the 4.8 average. Pull up and we were not sure we should go in. No cars out front and totally dead inside. As we were debating three cars arrived. Glad we didn't leave. We walk into the sweetest lady greeting us at the door. It's obviously a family-run business as I am pretty sure that her sons were the servers and the cooks. They are all so nice. C had the catfish sandwich with fried green tomatoes as a side. I had the combo of catfish and pork spare ribs with cream corn and baked beans. We loved every bite! Catfish was great! Ribs were good and the fried green tomatoes, beans, and corn were some fantastic sides! Very nice conversation while checking out with them behind the counter. Super nice people with big hearts. You can tell love is in every bite. Loved the food! Loved the service! Needs a good cleaning though. That's my only gripe and the only reason it's not 5 stars for me. It's exceptionally dirty, almost impressive in the way it's gotten smoke buildup inside. There was a high chair there that would give me anxiety to place a child into. I will now leave well enough alone, I said my piece on that. Good news! It will not stop me from eating here as soon as possible again. We will just call it, "building is seasoned well" '26 - 120

A great bar in weekend with great bands. A great crowd at night. Won best bar in Shelby County…read more Allows smoking and has nightly events. It has golf gamea, pool, and digitial jukebox. Staff are attractive with great personality and quick with a snarky remark when called for. The beer is well priced and the Rio Burger is tops but if you want to go something special, ask for trucker tots

Gross. Everything about the place! The service, the crowd, the food and the lady that owns it. Zero…read morestars of i could.

Best dive bar in America! The oldest bar in Tuscaloosa, Harry's walls are covered in rich history…read more Joe Namath was a regular in his college years, and several of his scenes from East Rider were filmed there decades later. Harry Hammond, the bar's founder, has pictures of him serving drinks at Harry's to many noteworthy patrons, such as the trombone player from The Lost Boys, Tonya Harding, and Emilio Estevez. Pro tip: order a Swirley Worley (extra swirley) shot off the secret menu. If you like Englebert Humperdink tunes, then come on a Tuesday to enjoy Rubio sing some "Harryoke." If humor is your thing, the main door guy (calls himself the sheriff of Harry's) is a regular George Lopez. The manager Ben is a super neat guy as well. He tans his own leather and has several freezers full of delicious meats. The midget wrestling event in February is a must see. Talk about little guns, big message... These folks are sturdy and ornery! Long story short, Harry's rules.

Recently remodeled but still has the original vibe; management changed over in 2019- has only gone…read moreup hill from there. Cheapest drinks in town, safe environment and welcoming crowd. There's a reason it's been open since 1972. Great place to watch the game, play pool, or just grab a beer.

Dive bar, dive bar, dive bar!…read more As many other reviewers have noted, this is a smoking establishment, and probably not the kid-friendliest. Oasis is a tiny little building in rural Cottondale, just a short drive outside of Tuscaloosa. It's a little loud, a little grungy, and a little intimidating to a non-regular...but you should try it! I ordered carry out because I can't handle cigarette smoke at all. The food was more or less ready for me when I got there -- I got there before the 20 minutes they told me was up, so I don't count my few minutes waiting as on them. The cashier was a little gruff at first but we warmed to each other after joking about how much ranch I wanted. One of the patrons offered me a seat while I was waiting, which was really nice and put me at ease. My food was still hot by the time I got home. Oasis KNOWS how to make a good hamburger. The bun was buttered and crispy around the edges, the burger was thick and juicy, and they put the perfect amount of ketchup on top. The bacon was a little underdone for my taste, but I like mine very crispy. The fries were just standard crinkle cut...but they were elevated to delicious after being dunked in their house-made buttermilk ranch. I'd say this is probably the best burger in the T-town area -- better than The Avenue Pub, which I've often seen it in competition with. At least, that's my assessment. Go check it out if you're craving some animal protein!

The burgers are just adequate. The patty doesn't taste right. The front counter service staff…read moreneeds dolling up... Just another nostalgia thing at this point; like the outdated Nick's in the sticks... Nothing to brag about these days. (putting it nicely)

I've been meaning to try this place ever since it opened up. I believe it's been a few months ago…read more I've read the reviews and they've kind of been all over the place so I thought I would form my own opinion and go have some brunch on a nice Sunday. If you're familiar, it's in the Old Main St., Tavern location in Montevallo. Several of the employees kept saying how busy it was there was two large parties that were there and then some other tables. There was no wait to be sat. Someone came and took our orders, but it took a few more minutes for someone to come back to take our order, but we were not in a rush, so that was no problem. Decided to get brunch i got the French toast, which was very delicious. It comes with bacon. My brunch date decided to get the shrimp and grits. We also got an appetizer of onion rings, goat cheese, and fried green tomatoes. The fried goat cheese was my favorite. It came with a lemon blueberry aïoli sauce. I ended up using the rum sauce. It tasted better to me. The fried green tomatoes were very delicious. I believe they do a bottomless mimosa, but I decided just to get a sprite. Unfortunately, unfortunately, the server was not very attentive with filling up our drinks. I think they were shortstaffed. I'll definitely be back for either their lunch or dinner because that menu looked good as well. There is a lot of cool decor on the walls and I believe they do karaoke on the weekends.

This place is delicious. The atmosphere and decor is very nice but not snobbish. We went there for…read morebrunch and definitely Enjoyed it. I had the crab cakes with brussels sprouts and grits. My son had French toast with bacon and my hubby had an omelette with grits and bacon. The coffee was great and the service was exceptional. We will definitely be back to try dinner and cocktails.