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.

If you're looking for great food, a fun atmosphere, and a place full of character, The Avenue Pub…read moreis a must-visit! The food was absolutely amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. From the moment you walk in, the rustic vibe and welcoming atmosphere make you feel right at home. Great service, great people, and even better food. Get the Salty Dog and Blackberry Smash! Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Roll Tide, Alabama!

The service was awesome Brittany was great…read more The Thai nachos was good! The steak sandwich was way salty.

Food was great, waitresses were friendly and had a great attitude and have great prices! Thank…read moreyou to City Cafe

I went for my birthday lunch and it was great !!! I had Chicken 'n Dumplings , Squash and Fried…read moreGreen Tomatoes . Martha had Beef Tips 'n Rice , Peas and Fried Green Tomatoes . Our waitress was so friendly and polite we will be going back

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.

Fast, fresh, and phenomenal! Also, priced great for a college town! Service was nice and the place…read morewas clean!

The food was great and well priced. The ambiance was quite pleasant. The service was horrid though…read more The lady at the cashier was rude, had a very unfriendly attitude, and was loudly asking coworkers what time it was even though it was a little over an our to close. As someone who's worked/working in retail and customer facing jobs, I find this incredibly deterring. The business as a whole seems great, but maybe a reminder in decent customer service so that people don't feel so unwelcome.

Steak tips was good. Service good. Ate outside with nice weather. Cup was alittle dirty tho.read more

Metro diner is one of our family's favorite restaurants. The food is consistently delicious and the…read moreservice is equally excellent. Our favorite meal is chicken and waffles. The strawberry butter is so delicious and the chicken tenders are fried to perfection. We loved our service as well- Shelly was excellent and kept our drinks topped off and brought the food out right away! Great place to celebrate a birthday breakfast!

My dining experience at Evangeline's was amazing! Our server, Elo was the absolute best. Full of…read morepersonality and very attentive to anything we might need! The atmosphere in the restaurant was great. Very clean and although there was lots of hustle and bustle in the restaurant, it wasn't loud or overwhelming. The food was the star of the show! From the appetizer to the salad, from the entree and sides to dessert and coffee...OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD! Grab your reservation NOW!

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!

Ok. I gotta bump this one up…read more They have won me over, and I really enjoy coming here now. I love the wings! I like how you can get different spice levels of all of the different flavors. Bama is growing on me now as well. The kid is in her second year here and she loves it. Initially I was not digging the whole Bama sports bar thing. It must be changing me from the outside in I guess. I even go to football games now. What has happened to me?!?!? The servers have always been nice. They take good care of you. In fact, the last few times the service has been outstanding! It's nothing gourmet, but it works for me! '26 - 111

We came here for lunch after moving my nephew in at UA. The service and friendly and prompt. Our…read morefood was good and definitely hit the spot. I had the large traditional wings / curly fries and my mom had the artesian salad. This location is huge but I'm sure it's because it's the most popular location. Hey,Coach takes place here during football season. This is clearly the environment to be in on game day or to watch sports in general. I was disappointed that they were out of a few draft beers. Also, the beer selection isn't great. I hadn't been to this location in many years but the overall, this was a good experience & good service. Our server was really attentive and did a good job! The bathrooms were kind of not the best but not horrible.

Absolutely the right place to go. I had the Bbq Creole with the shrimp and grits and it was…read moreabsolutely the best. I also had a biscuit with syrup and the tater tot sweet potatoes. The best meal I have had.

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.

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!