What a great culinary experience! Old fashioned shack of pure Southern goodness. Ribs were fabulous with or without sauce! Beans were good, too. The tea had a good tea taste, not sugar water, but very sweet. The service was just downright friendly! The atmosphere was enhanced by a genuinely happy vibe from customers and staff. Empty when I arrived, full as I left. It is worth the drive if you are anywhere near.
Back again...GRWAT catfish....you are missing out if you haven't gone. 5* is easy! Make it 6!
bradley howard
Everyone was very friendly. Food came out in good time and was fresh. Best catfish I've had.
Sharkita
Best ribs and fish sandwiches in town! Although some may complain about portion size but after growing up and becoming and adult, it's perfect for a decent lunch and to not be overstuffed. Trust me. It hits different once you're 30. 😂 Great family great food!
YEE YEE TV
Always amazing every time. Never had a bad meal at the brown bag! Also Do not skip out on the pie!
angela Pennington
This place was amazing, the food was delicious and the family was extremely friendly. The only regret I have is not finding it sooner! The buttermilk pie was heavenly. I found my new spot for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate, Catfish
Ray of Hope Properties0 LLC
Food was hot, fresh and delicious! Great customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Smoked Chicken Plate, Fried Green Tomatoes
Phillip McGill
Food is decent but the menu online is definitely wrong that was disappointing.
Rebecca LaMoreau
This is my favorite place to eat in Tuscaloosa...been coming here for 40+ years!! I love the family that owns it. I get fried catfish, fried okra, fried green tomatoes and turnip greens and cornbread and caramel cake. I've been all over the world and I'd still say Brown Bag is the best ever!! Rebecca
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B W
Great place, great food, great people! A hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MK Simmons
We ate here before the A day game this past weekend and it was, hands down, one of the very best meals we have had in a long time. Home cookin at its finest - served up by some of the nicest people you could meet. Rare to find fantastic food AND service these days - this place has both. If we lived nearby, we would be regulars. It will be a "have to" stop anytime we are coming through T-Town.
We walked in and everyone was so friendly and genuine! You can tell the restaurant is its own community full of love. Owned by a family with loyal customers for years. ? We got the ribs and catfish and it was phenomenal! Will be coming again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs with Mac and Cheese and Butter Beans, Catfish
Victoria O'Tool
I thought I was going to be super impressed by this whole-in-the-wall place since several locals recommended it, but I left hungry and unsatisfied. :( The food was just okay and the portion sizes were too small. I wanted to love this place, and I did love the server, but the food isn’t anything special. Wouldn’t recommend. I got the one meat, three sides (third side came out late so it isn’t show) and it definitely wasn’t enough food. Boyfriend got two meats and two sides. I could have eaten 2 1/2 of these meals before I would be full.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Secunda Steele
Soul Food was delicious friendly owner and workers. Expect a kind professional atmosphere ❣️
Vegetarian options: Peas greens unsure about tomatoes I didn’t order but most vegetables were there with cornbread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manuel Z
The Ribs was Very delicious, Baked bean pefect spice to it, and fries Absolutely delicious?. Recommend Anyone who loves Ribs to come try this Establishment??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate
Felisha Johnson
It has been years since I ate here. I was greeted when I came through the door. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were excellent!! I recommend the buttermilk pie. I will definitely be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate, Ribs with Mac and Cheese and Butter Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Catfish
What a great culinary experience! Old fashioned shack of pure Southern goodness. Ribs were fabulous with or without sauce! Beans were good, too. The tea had a good tea taste, not sugar water, but very sweet. The service was just downright friendly! The atmosphere was enhanced by a genuinely happy vibe from customers and staff. Empty when I arrived, full as I left. It is worth the drive if you are anywhere near.
Back again...GRWAT catfish....you are missing out if you haven't gone. 5* is easy! Make it 6!
Everyone was very friendly. Food came out in good time and was fresh. Best catfish I've had.
Best ribs and fish sandwiches in town! Although some may complain about portion size but after growing up and becoming and adult, it's perfect for a decent lunch and to not be overstuffed. Trust me. It hits different once you're 30. 😂 Great family great food!
Always amazing every time. Never had a bad meal at the brown bag! Also Do not skip out on the pie!
This place was amazing, the food was delicious and the family was extremely friendly. The only regret I have is not finding it sooner! The buttermilk pie was heavenly. I found my new spot for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate, Catfish
Food was hot, fresh and delicious! Great customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Smoked Chicken Plate, Fried Green Tomatoes
Food is decent but the menu online is definitely wrong that was disappointing.
This is my favorite place to eat in Tuscaloosa...been coming here for 40+ years!! I love the family that owns it. I get fried catfish, fried okra, fried green tomatoes and turnip greens and cornbread and caramel cake. I've been all over the world and I'd still say Brown Bag is the best ever!! Rebecca
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place, great food, great people! A hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ate here before the A day game this past weekend and it was, hands down, one of the very best meals we have had in a long time. Home cookin at its finest - served up by some of the nicest people you could meet. Rare to find fantastic food AND service these days - this place has both. If we lived nearby, we would be regulars. It will be a "have to" stop anytime we are coming through T-Town.
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We walked in and everyone was so friendly and genuine! You can tell the restaurant is its own community full of love. Owned by a family with loyal customers for years. ? We got the ribs and catfish and it was phenomenal! Will be coming again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs with Mac and Cheese and Butter Beans, Catfish
I thought I was going to be super impressed by this whole-in-the-wall place since several locals recommended it, but I left hungry and unsatisfied. :( The food was just okay and the portion sizes were too small. I wanted to love this place, and I did love the server, but the food isn’t anything special. Wouldn’t recommend. I got the one meat, three sides (third side came out late so it isn’t show) and it definitely wasn’t enough food. Boyfriend got two meats and two sides. I could have eaten 2 1/2 of these meals before I would be full.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Soul Food was delicious friendly owner and workers. Expect a kind professional atmosphere ❣️
Vegetarian options: Peas greens unsure about tomatoes I didn’t order but most vegetables were there with cornbread
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Ribs was Very delicious, Baked bean pefect spice to it, and fries Absolutely delicious?. Recommend Anyone who loves Ribs to come try this Establishment??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate
It has been years since I ate here. I was greeted when I came through the door. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were excellent!! I recommend the buttermilk pie. I will definitely be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Plate, Ribs with Mac and Cheese and Butter Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Catfish
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