Great food with lots of scrumptious taste! Service is…read moreawesome and atmosphere is comforting. Overall, a good family establishment to enjoy a meal.

Grabbed lunch at southern Ale House while in Alabama. I love the setting on the lake! It is a very…read morecasual place with kind service. Food was good. Large portions!

We had lunch at this cute little spot while visiting family in Tuscaloosa and Northport. I had the…read moreberry salad, and it was freakin' delicious--the chicken was tasty and the dressing was very flavorful. My wife said the ranch dressing was also amazing on the garden salad. My niece had the kid's pizza panini with fruit and a cookie, and she loved it all. My sister had the Reuben and the Cajun potato salad, and she was complimentary of both. The Cajun potato salad was good, but it tasted a little more like Old Bay or maybe just shrimp boil seasoning to me than specifically Cajun. Either way, it was still good! Definitely check this place out for a quick and delicious lunch if you're in town!

What a hidden gem! The place is small and hidden away, but such a delight! Food was made fresh and…read moresooo good. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. I will be back!!

I recently stopped by Hoolie's Grill, formerly known as Hooligan's, and I have to admit -- I'm not…read morequite sure where the "Hooligan's" ran off to, but the menu sure didn't go with it. It's been a good while since my last visit, back when they were holding court on University Boulevard. In those days, this was a dependable lunch stop -- good, tasty, and worth the drive. Today? Well... bless its heart. I ordered the turkey club wrap with cheese fries. The wrap was fine -- not bad, not memorable -- just kind of sitting there in the middle of the road like it didn't want to pick a lane. Now the cheese fries... that cheese sauce deserves its own investigation. I'm not sure where it originated, but based on the color alone, somebody might want to trace its family tree. It wasn't offensive, just puzzling -- the kind of neon hue that makes you squint a little and ask questions you weren't planning to ask. My wife went with the cheeseburger and fries. Let's just say if Wendy's was filming the old Where's the Beef? commercial again, this burger might have earned a casting call. It was modest. Petite. Economical with its beef. You get the idea. To be fair, the staff was friendly and the service was quick -- no complaints there at all. They were as pleasant as Sunday afternoon sweet tea. But flavor-wise, the meal was average and nothing to write home about. Hooligan's -- or Hoolie's -- I'm not mad at you. I'm just... disappointed. It feels like an old friendship that's drifted apart. Maybe we'll cross paths again and rekindle what once was. But after today's visit, I'm not sure we're running in the same circles anymore.

This was my first time here. It was 5 pm and my friend and I were the only ones there. We both…read moreordered the hamburger combo. A hamburger and one side with a drink. We both had the fries. These are real hamburgers and big, not like the standard size at fast food places. They come with whatever you want on it. The crinkle fries are seasoned perfectly and are hot and very fresh. Mine remained hot the entire

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.

The Brown Bag Restaurant in Northport has been a staple for good eats for as long as I can…read moreremember. I can't tell you how many times people have recommended it for lunch, yet I never managed to stop in and experience it for myself until today. My work schedule and the Bag's hours always seemed to clash, and since it's a bit off the beaten path, it stayed in the "out of sight, out of mind" category. Now, as I'm approaching full retirement, I finally had the time to swing by and see what all the fuss was about. Upon arrival, the first sign you're in the right place is the parking lot. It's packed, about like a blue tick on a hound dog. Stepping inside, don't expect anything fancy. The interior is old school with faded paint and a no frills setup. Your food is served in Styrofoam containers with plastic utensils. But that's part of the charm. Who needs fine china when you're filling your gizzard with good soul food? The place was full and I managed to grab one of the last open tables under the roof. I then waited for the waitress who was running laps across the dining area, taking orders, refilling drinks, checking out customers, and handling everything in between. If you come anywhere near lunch hour, don't expect Jimmy John's Freaky Fast service. You're here to slow down and enjoy the experience. When I ordered, I went with a catfish fillet, turnip greens, field peas, fried green tomatoes, a side of cornbread, and tartar sauce for the fish. The fried green tomatoes did not make it out with the order, but the waitress was very apologetic and adjusted my bill to a meat and two instead of a meat and three, which I appreciated. Now to the important part, the food. The catfish was hot, crispy, and perfectly cooked, not greasy at all, just honest, well done Southern cooking. The turnip greens and field peas were flavorful and comforting, exactly what you hope for in a place like this. The tartar sauce had a slightly sweet twist that I was not expecting, different from the traditional version, but surprisingly excellent. I will need a few more visits before I can fully put that into words, but it worked. Overall, now I understand the buzz. The Brown Bag delivers exactly what it promises, simple, hearty, well prepared soul food served without pretense. I will definitely be back, and now that retirement is on the horizon, I have got all the time in the world to wait on a good meal, unlike you working folks still rushing through lunch.

After church today we met up with some friends for lunch at McAlister's Deli in Northport. It's one…read moreof those dependable go-to lunch spots that always seems to hit the mark. The food comes out quickly, the restaurant is clean, and the staff is always friendly. If you've ever been on a Sunday, you know the closer it gets to noon, the more the place fills up. Thankfully our church lets out a little early, so we beat the rush of the pew packers, high school summer baseball players, and families headed to lunch. We grabbed a table, placed our order, and before long the food was in front of us. I went with my usual--the Ultimate Nachos--and they never disappoint. Loaded with seasoned chicken, queso, tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños, green onions, and fresh avocado, every bite is packed with flavor. The jalapeños and avocado are what really set them apart for me. And of course, you can't talk about McAlister's without mentioning that famous sweet tea to wash it all down. Sometimes you don't need a fancy meal--just good food, friendly service, and a place you know you can count on. McAlister's continues to be one of our Sunday lunch staples in Northport, and it never lets us down.

I asked for extra cheese on my potato and they charged me for it but barely had any cheese at all…read moreon it. They also didn't give me a fork to go with my order. Normally I wouldn't be upset but here is the problem I have. When I place a to go order online and drive through to pick it up I shouldn't be asked to leave a tip. I did anyway when I placed the order only to get home and it not be the way it should have been. So I will no longer leave a tip for online ordering. It's ridiculous to even be asked to do that anyway when they are getting paid to do their job. It's a to go order no need for tipping especially when they are half way doing their job anyway and can't fix it the way you ordered it.

If there's anything "lost" about The Lost Pizza Co. - Northport, I haven't found it yet…read more My wife and I make it a point to visit about once a quarter, and it never disappoints. Consistency matters, and this place delivers it every single time. Now, me being me, I don't branch out much. When I find something I like, I stick with it like duct tape on a screen door. Enter: the Happy Hippy with cauliflower crust. Now hold on -- before you start picturing edible cardboard, let me clarify. This cauliflower crust tastes nothing like cardboard. It's actually delicious. And yes, I'm aware that just about anything covered in cheese has a head start in life, but still -- credit where it's due. The crust holds up, the flavors balance well, and I can enjoy every bite without worrying about a late-night visit from our old acquaintances, Acid Reflux and his cousin Heartburn. My innards are at peace, and that's worth mentioning. The name Happy Hippy always makes me smile. I'm about as far from a hippy as you can get, but it's a fine conversation starter when ordering. And when the pizza arrives, I'm happy enough to live up to the name. The atmosphere is part of the charm. The walls are decorated with license plates from everywhere -- California to the Northeast -- mixed in with good old Alabama tags. One California plate in particular caught my eye: a personalized "90210." That zip code is permanently etched into my memory. Back in the day, every high school girl seemed to be glued to the television after an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210. I never watched a single episode myself, but somehow that number is burned into my skull for life. Funny how that works. Add in a few musical instruments hanging around and you've got yourself a laid-back, slightly nostalgic vibe. Then the speakers kick in with 80s and 90s classics, and you know you're in the right place. When "Down on the Corner" or "Old Time Rock & Roll" comes through loud and proud, it just feels right. Good pizza tastes better with good music -- that's just science. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful, and the restaurant is always clean -- which, let's be honest, should be standard everywhere but unfortunately isn't. If you've got small kiddos, there's a game room to keep them occupied while you sit back with a cold Coca-Cola and enjoy your pie in relative peace. All in all, it's good pizza, good music, and good people -- with just enough Southern charm to keep you coming back. We'll see them again next quarter. Some habits are worth keeping.

Highly recommend!!! Amazing food, pizza is great, sandwiches are delicious! Every appetizer is…read moregreat! (You can add any topping you want, to the Cheese Bread Sticks) and for a fantastic dessert, get a dessert pizza!!! Service is excellent.... The bar is small and quaint... $5 pitchers on specific days of the week!! Go see em! And thank me later

I've visited this Firehouse Subs location several times since the christening of this fine…read moreestablishment, and I've yet to walk away disappointed--or hungry, for that matter. When I've dined inside, the restaurant has always been clean and orderly, with limited but tidy seating and restroom facilities that pass the "quick check" test (you know the one). Most of the time, though, I roll through the drive-thru. It's usually fast and efficient--Firehouse-fast, you might say--but today the crew took a little extra time to assemble my medium-sized Engineer sub. Maybe they were perfecting the blueprints, who knows? Either way, when it finally arrived, it was worth the wait. The bread was soft and fresh as always, and whoever crafted that sandwich deserves an honorary title--something like Master Sub Architect. The flavors came together perfectly, just as they have on every previous visit. As for the dill pickle on the side--well, that's a take-it-or-leave-it kind of deal. Personally, I'll take it, but I wouldn't call it a cornerstone of the meal. All in all, Firehouse Subs continues to deliver a solid, satisfying sandwich experience--whether you're eating in or grabbing and going.

Been here a few times. 75% of the time it's good, the other 25% something is wrong. The food is…read morenormally good and the service is ok.