Restaurants in Tuscaloosa

“The guy named Gavin, was really kind, i actually think i am going to name my first born son after him, actually if it’s a girl i will name it Gavina and that is how amazing he is, he is so tall and strong”

“Lovely place for breakfast before moving our son into U is A! Friendly service and great food!! Roll Tide!”

“Best Katsu Don is be ever had!”

“What a great place! The food was amazing and the service was top notch. We will definitely be back!”

“The food is incredible and always fresh!”

“Was working in Tuscaloosa and a restaurant with a two hour wait recommended the River. We had the steak filet and the seared tuna. Both dishes were absolutely amazing. The service was outstanding and the whole experience was just classy and comfortable. Brussel sprouts were on special for an appetizer, they were the best we’ve ever had. I highly recommend this restaurant.”

“Bobamania has the best flavor choices. Loving the new fall flavors especially the Vanilla Chai. Love getting bubble tea from BobaMania!”

“Just ate there today. Food was great. Employees were very nice and appreciated our visit. We will be back. Thank you.”

“I came to Tuscaloosa to see my doctor which I traveled 3.5 hrs to get to ! My daughter had been telling me how we should go to this restaurant when we get into town and I’m glad we did !!!! I wish I knew the cashier name who took my order but what a impact ?? she was such a SWEEEEETHEART !! My baby loved her as you can see !! I highly recommend Fujiyama ❤️❤️ Amazing customer service and delicious food !!! I will be back very soon !!!!”

“Great place to greet and eat. Everything was fantastic, food, service and environment. Urban is hands down the best restaurant in town.”

“Food and Food Service: We know how poor food service can be sometimes. Forget that and drive out to METRO DINER of Tuscaloosa. Great food selection and taste are waiting. Then, ERIN JONES is waiting to serve you with extraordinary personality and character plus. And she knows how to serve with accuracy and timeliness. I’ll see you there!”

“Awesome hand crafted margaritas!”

“Highly recommend!!! I have traveled many places and I do prefer this as a top-notch local eatery❤️ yesterday I had avocado toast on a biscuit. There was a suggestion to name it the Mother Theresa biscuit!”

“Great food, friendly service, but slow kitchen.”

“Always great! Took my nephew for his birthday”

“Great New Year’s Eve dinner! Excellent food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!”

“John Lilly JD Matthew Levi MacKenna and more that I haven't learned their name always go out of their way to provide the best service and make this place what it is and so clean and the kitchen staff are always on point with every food item.”

“The food was exceptional! Super fresh from the salad to the lemonade. I live in Florida and let me tell you if I had the money I'd fly here once a week to eat....highly recommend for a nice date night or family gathering. Did I already say exceptional?! Ask for Chrissy, she's amazing!”

“Sugo is my favorite Italian restaurant in Tuscaloosa. The food and the staff are amazing! The owner is very friendly and thoughtful. My husband and I love dining at Sugo!”

“Best sushi in town. Such a sweet family and wonderful restaurant all around! ❤️”

“Went with a few friends last night and was AMAZED by the service, efficiency, and overall experience! Definitely my go to place in town now 🖤”

“Food and service is always great!”

“Had a great time! Great food and friendly staff😁”

“Best coffee I had in a really long time. I got the toffee hot and it was delicious. Place is so cute. I had eggs Benedict and a chocolate chip scone which was also delicious. Will definitely be coming back.”

“Amazingly delicious food! We are lucky to have this place in Tuscaloosa. I eat different kinds of foods everywhere I go and this place is authentic, an excellent value, and oh so tasty. We had falafel and shawarma. Falafel was perfect! Will go back again!!”

“Dreamy staff 🥰 great food, #sports”

“This was our first time visiting Forte. Everything was outstanding and we plan to go back. The arancini appetizer was plentiful and huge. Both our entrees were tasty - pappardelle bolognese and steak frites. For dessert we had the creme brulee and sticky toffee pudding. The toffee dessert was incredible. Two college students served us and were friendly and very professional. All in all, Forte was a great choice.”

“Our go to when it comes to local takeout. We love the sushi! The hibachi and bento entrees are also delicious. Huge portions!”

“Great roof top bar! Fun space to take in the view”

“Great place to relax with your loved one and have fun”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“New staff food is great. All Star breakfast.2-27-21.3-5-21 Bk/LH.05- 29-21 all star breakfast. LH 6-19-21 Is a raining afternoon , Is tropical depression small hurricane.7-3-21 Ash Brown bowl with extra sausage and bacon.8-5-23,LH. Dinner 🍽 5-8-26 Good food and service.”

“Our waitress Sheila made my twins day, she definitely makes sure to put a smile on everyone’s face and has an amazing attitude. If we are back in the area we would definitely go back to see her! All the employees were very friendly and greeted us with smiles! This is a great crew that deserves recognition!”

“Great food! Great service. Good music.”

“JJ did an amazing job taking care of me—fast, friendly, and on point the whole time. Food came out hot and exactly how I wanted it. You can tell they take pride in what they do. Definitely one of the better Waffle House experiences I’ve had.”

“It really was good. The place was clean. My food was prepared well and the waitress remembered everything. I really appreciate that this Waffle House is close to my house.”

“Great experience at Whataburger on Skyland Blvd! The food was fresh, hot, and made correctly. The team was friendly, and the restaurant was clean and well-run. Even during a busy time, service stayed quick and positive. I’ll definitely be back!”

“awesome works together and ashley the gm is great”

“Staff was super nice taking my lunch order a few minutes before breakfast ended. The food was delicious, fresh and just the way I ordered it! Gotta love Burger King make it your way philosophy!”

“I'm here just to say how great the staff is at this location. I've never seen a staff this friendly and helpful at any other fast food establishment. You don't get service that good for a hundred bucks at Red Lobster. These people actually act like they're not dead inside. 10/10 from me mate.”

“We had a great experience at this restaurant. The staff was friendly and welcoming. It was spotless clean. My child accidentally dropped two sets of French fries and when I tried to order new ones the manager said it was complimentary and gave them free of charge. Highly recommend this Burger King on McFarland.”

“It was probably the best McDonalds ever. The food was fresh. The ice wasn't melted in the drink. The fries were JUST cooked, too hot to handle. I have not seen that level of service in a McDonalds in years. I actually only stopped because I smelled the fries and my husband and I had just been talking about how we don't stop at the fast foods anymore. We both love McD's fries! They were also quick And not out of anything. Great management! They had people at both windows who were very pleasant.”

“Authentic and so yummy! We are from Texas and have came here to get our fix every time we are in town. Rice and beans feel like home.”

“Fast and friendly 😉😄❤️💖😉😁.”

“Our family went yesterday. So cute inside! Perfect location on river walk. Staff was extremely helpful. I got the honey lavender and it was seriously the best ice cream ever! Will be back!”

“We enjoyed a delicious lunch at Urban Cookhouse today. We had the veggie quesadilla with chicken and two of the salad options with chicken. No disappointments. It's counter service, but they bring it to your table and pick up your plate when you're finished. The place is very clean, nice, and bustling with folks but not too loud. We found a table with an outlet to charge a laptop. We will be back and we would recommend it!”

“very good and good value for money”

“Outstanding coffee and service! Possibly the best customer service that we can remember. We needed a W, after a stay in Mississippi and seriously little sleep; found this place, were welcomed in by such a genuine barista, and blown away by the quality of coffee: cold brews! Made another stop on our way back through. For good measure!”

“Literally the best Chargrilled Oysters ever! Consistently flavorful and delicious!”

“I ate lunch here last weekend and loved it we both got the Alabama redneck and it was absolutely delicious . I usually don't finish my food in one sitting but I sure did here . we will be coming back soon .”

“This place is like an old friend. Today I had the Breakfast Special for lunch; it was perfect! Great food and an atmosphere like home. I should go more often!”

“A favorite spot to meet up with friends. I love the breakfast bowl and the breakfast quesadilla as well as the cinnamon rolls. They have a huge menu and a lot of seating. The variety of seating and natural light is awesome. The riverwalk is close by so it's easy to meet and go for a walk from this location. Highly recommend it.”

“Stopped by on our way through town. Everything our table had was delicious. The bbq sauce is vinegar-based and tangy and the ribs were amazing! The atmosphere is what it is. Nothing flashy, full of history, and somewhat cramped.”

“Good pour over. Loved it!”

“Finally, Tuscaloosa has a pizza place that can compare with Italy, NYC, Chicago and beyond. Just Excellence.”

“Great food and the sweetest owners. Highly recommend the hot and sour soup & Mongolian chicken! You will not be disappointed.”

“Thank y’all for making a birthday a little more special today !!🩷🩷”

“Thank you for being the best pick me up and very convenient coffee place! This place keeps me coming back and smiling. The staff is so friendly and recommends new drinks for me to try and every single one has been delicious! 😋”

“I had the best little visit today! I sat at the bar and was waited on well and watched the bartender also wait on the entire dining room- with ease! Olivia was the bomb dot com! Will be back”

“Best service and good food”

“Love the food & the customer service. I’ll give it a 10/10”

“I love having Dockside open up Hwy 43 to give us another option for dinner close to home! If you haven’t tried the fried shrimp or the catfish, you’re definitely missing out! There’s just something extra about the breading that had me eating ALL my shrimp and not sharing with my husband! 🤣 Highly recommend checking it out!”

“Great environment and awesome selection of beers.”

“food is great so was the service decent price and the bread is wonderful highly recommend it and the people were friendly 9/10”

“Attentive staff and delicious food!”

“The Buffalo wings are the real deal! My son and his friend enjoyed them for spring break, pretty quick service too!”

“Some friends and I ate here and we had a good time but there were a lot of us and the waiter was maybe hearing what we were saying and forgetting stuff and he mixed up some checks but we still had a good time and laughed about it.”

“Our experience is always amazing here but this time was better than them all. From the host to our server, Quinn, the service was exceptional. I wish I could make them rich! I had the bacon burger and my bun was toasted perfectly, my patty was cooked the exact temperature, and the fries are always nice and crispy. Thank you, Quinn!!”

“Wings are sooo good!!! I recommend their pizza and wings!!”

“Very organized and clean!”

“Thank you to the Nothing Bundt Cakes Care Team for ensuring a delivery today of a beautiful cake to my son who lives in that area. We are truly appreciative of their responsiveness and additional attention to making this delivery a success, especially after a little mix-up that was out of their control. Both the manager and Ashley called me back, provided an immediate remedy, and excellent customer service all the way around. Thank you! We will certainly do business with them again and recommend this location for both the service to us - as well as their delicious cakes!”

“This was my first time at chicken salad chick and OMG was it delicious! The grape salad was to DIE for and the “Classic Carrol” was yummy. Service was nothing special but also not bad.”

“Came to this location for the first time the other day and it was great!! Service was fast and staff was super friendly will definitely be coming back to this location now that there’s one here!”

“This cafe is an EXPERIENCE from the moment you walk in the door. From expertly placed and SUPER cute decor, above and beyond employees (and owner) that are SO incredibly friendly and helpful, to a phenomenal menu- you HAVE to add this to your list of places to try. You can tell they put their heart and soul into everything they make and you will genuinely enjoy EVERY bite and sip. My biggest problem with most local cafes is that the coffee is weak and just doesn't taste great. This is NOT an issue at Coastal Cowgirl. As someone who's an avid starbucks and 7brew lover, Coastal's coffee genuinely holds a match to both. The sweet cream cold foam is absolutely delicious. It is such a welcoming and relaxing place to hang out for a bit and take a break from the stress of today's world. Not to mention the pet friendly patio and pup cups- YES please! Easily my new favorite eatery! 🩷”

“You can’t go wrong with anything you get here. We love it!”

“Great place to have a beer and catch up with friends! Amazing atmosphere and great selection of beer.”

“That was the best burger I've ever put into my mouth I just got into the car and started crying I needed this in my life! I feel so guilty!”

“We took a large party of 25 for a birthday party. Carlos, the GM, and David, our waiter, went above and beyond to take care of us and other large parties at the same time. The kitchen staff also did a great job with the food. We will definitely be back.”

“If you want good 'ol southern soul food like great grandma made, this is the place 😋”

“Amazing. Just what Tuscaloosa needed ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“Plenty of food and FAST!!!! Not stale buffet food and noticeable difference between the dishes. This was my first try here, but will be back to verify consistent feom week to week.”

“Fun neighborhood pub. Restaurant, so families with kids are welcome too. There are even some board games. Great beer selection, friendly service, clean bathrooms. Food is very good-- pizza, sandwiches, nachos. Sometimes they have live music, bands. There is outdoor seating, as well as a number of tables inside. Best of all is the cool owner Bo Hicks, who brings community spirit into the place. Highly recommend!”

“Stop in every time I’m in Tuscaloosa. Mae is our waitress! Unbelievable service and the food is always spot on!”

“the coolest safest club in ttown right now”

“I've been a customer since 2002 and I have been richly blessed by their beyond great food, culture and amazing customer service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+”

“Just ate there today. Food was great. Employees were very nice and appreciated our visit. We will be back. Thank you.”

“I have brought a lot of guests to this location before. The lamb gyro with pesto is my go to and I always enjoy it. I feel like the employees who I interact with are always nice and it's kept clean.”

“awesome works together and ashley the gm is great”

“We stopped on for dinner and we were sat in a timely manner. We were told “ Wendy” would be our server, she approached us within a few minutes and she was very nice and attentive during our visit. The place was clean and the food was great! We will def be returning and asking for Wendy as our server!”

“Last week we had a birthday celebration. Three of the party ordered the same meal and it didn't go very well, but the manager made the meals excellent. He gave the three the same meal to take home and charged us for drinks and the appetizer. Surprise to us. What an awesome manager, thank you. Tuscaloosa location ❤️❤️❤️.”

“I'm here just to say how great the staff is at this location. I've never seen a staff this friendly and helpful at any other fast food establishment. You don't get service that good for a hundred bucks at Red Lobster. These people actually act like they're not dead inside. 10/10 from me mate.”

“My Cowboy Steak was cooked perfectly. Service was on point. Will be back.”

“Solid food hit or miss when it comes to that but when its good its good”

“I came to Tuscaloosa to see my doctor which I traveled 3.5 hrs to get to ! My daughter had been telling me how we should go to this restaurant when we get into town and I’m glad we did !!!! I wish I knew the cashier name who took my order but what a impact ?? she was such a SWEEEEETHEART !! My baby loved her as you can see !! I highly recommend Fujiyama ❤️❤️ Amazing customer service and delicious food !!! I will be back very soon !!!!”

“This restaurant right here got some good food and good people and they're serving you they are wonderful I love them I have no complaints only good things I love dining in with them”

“Great place to greet and eat. Everything was fantastic, food, service and environment. Urban is hands down the best restaurant in town.”

“My server was absolutely great. She made sure I got exactly what I needed with a smile and great knowledge of the menu. We will be coming here again!”

“My husband and I choose to eat Sunday dinner today at Billy’s Cooking. It was an awesome choice. The food was very tasty and the service was great. The picture below shows the meal before.. I was to embarrassed to show the after picture ?. The food was really great! You should try their Sunday dinner soon. It’s delicious.”

“First visit and Excellent food. We should have come months ago. Baked chicken fell off the bone and was so tender. My husband thought the catfish was the best in tuscaloosa. Very excited to try more very soon. Fresh and homemade and friendly service.”

“As I was looking for an authentic Mexican place, I came upon Loco Lupes. I wanted queso and on the DoorDash website, this was the only place other than Socal, Chiptotle, and Central Mesa. Although those places are great, I do not like their queso very much. I have never heard of Loco Lupes but decided to give it a go. Thank goodness I did because that was one of the best quesos that I have ever had. I also got a cheese quesadilla and salsa. Both were great and I will for sure order this again. 10/10!”

“Lovely new restaurant with outdoor dining available surrounded by peaceful forest! Delicious appetizers and food. Clean bathrooms. Lilly was an excellent server!”

“It's nice to have a wonderful restaurant on the West End of Tuscaloosa. It's a lovely atmosphere and my Lobster & mac & cheese tasted great!”

“Torrance provided friendly service.”

“Lovely place for breakfast before moving our son into U is A! Friendly service and great food!! Roll Tide!”

“Stopped by on our way through town. Everything our table had was delicious. The bbq sauce is vinegar-based and tangy and the ribs were amazing! The atmosphere is what it is. Nothing flashy, full of history, and somewhat cramped.”

“Attentive staff and delicious food!”

“Stop in every time I’m in Tuscaloosa. Mae is our waitress! Unbelievable service and the food is always spot on!”

“I'm here just to say how great the staff is at this location. I've never seen a staff this friendly and helpful at any other fast food establishment. You don't get service that good for a hundred bucks at Red Lobster. These people actually act like they're not dead inside. 10/10 from me mate.”

“Food and Food Service: We know how poor food service can be sometimes. Forget that and drive out to METRO DINER of Tuscaloosa. Great food selection and taste are waiting. Then, ERIN JONES is waiting to serve you with extraordinary personality and character plus. And she knows how to serve with accuracy and timeliness. I’ll see you there!”

“The food was exceptional! Super fresh from the salad to the lemonade. I live in Florida and let me tell you if I had the money I'd fly here once a week to eat....highly recommend for a nice date night or family gathering. Did I already say exceptional?! Ask for Chrissy, she's amazing!”

“Thank y’all for making a birthday a little more special today !!🩷🩷”

“Stopped in while driving from NC through Tuscaloosa and our server Amelia, was incredible. She was super knowledgeable about the menu, funny, and made our experience a bright spot in an otherwise dull day of driving. Thanks for a great day!”

“The Buffalo wings are the real deal! My son and his friend enjoyed them for spring break, pretty quick service too!”

“We stopped on for dinner and we were sat in a timely manner. We were told “ Wendy” would be our server, she approached us within a few minutes and she was very nice and attentive during our visit. The place was clean and the food was great! We will def be returning and asking for Wendy as our server!”

“Great food and fast service”

“Best service and good food”

“Highly recommend!!! I have traveled many places and I do prefer this as a top-notch local eatery❤️ yesterday I had avocado toast on a biscuit. There was a suggestion to name it the Mother Theresa biscuit!”

“Absolutely delicious pastries, great service, and the cutest location! I will definitely be back! The spinach and cheese pastry is incredible, as well as the cinnamon rolls!! A must try!”

“Thank you to FuelAl for giving me the opportunity to dine at this amazing restaurant!

I went with a group of people, and at first, some were hesitant and unsure about the food. But by the time we were ready to leave, everyone was smiling and talking about how much they enjoyed the experience.

Food: Outstanding
Atmosphere: Outstanding
Owners: Outstanding

I also had the chance to meet the owners, and they were incredibly welcoming and passionate about what they do.

Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food, great people, and a memorable dining experience!”

“Santos Street Food is fantastic! It’s exactly what Tuscaloosa was missing! Authentic Mexican street tacos, fabulous homemade guac and a great bar. It’s located near lots of Bama sports complexes so it’s an easy, casual in-and-out venue between sporting events. There is in and outside seating so it seems like they can handle big crowds. The owner developed the menu himself and has a ton of enthusiasm for the quality of the food as well as the atmosphere. We will become regulars ASAP!!!”

“✨ Awesome location with many daquri flavors.❤ Great hospitality. Worth a visit. Free taste test samples.

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“First time eating here and it was so good!! I got the redneck nachos and the bbq sauce was so good on them. It does come with bacon and idk that so I took it off but other than that it was so good. I’ll have to get it again next time we’re down here. And the waiter was on top of it refilling our drinks and making sure we had everything we needed.”

“I got the chicken shawarma wrap this time …so flavorful and filling and the ameers sauce!!🤤 have also had the steak one with fries… amazing food amazing service”

“Stopped by 7 Brew Coffee and man… awesome, jawsome got me throwed 😮‍🔥🔥 Drinks hit every time, fast service, and the vibe is always on point. Definitely my go-to spot when I need a boost!””

“The food was Delicious and Would Recommend Everyone try it out”

“The staff is very friendly and there are so many options to choose from. I love that they have the dairy free ice cream as well. 100% recommend 🥰”

“My favorite bar in town; this is not your typical Tuscaloosa bar. You won't hear club music or much of anything from the radio here.

Great vibes - dark, moody lighting, great music, and great bartenders! The cocktails taste great and aren't overly expensive.”

“Very friendly to my off-duty psychiatric service pup! Staff gave her cuddles and didn't mind her drool even though I tried my hardest to keep it to a minimum. They didnt mind her curious behavior one bit (she gets a bit naughty when she isnt working). Food here is always good and the atmosphere is great!”

“The Sunday I visited the restaurant was clean and all the food was terrific! Wait staff was courteous and helpful!”

“Loved it! Very clean and fast and the people were so nice and friendly! The food was amazing everything looked great the only thing was that they were out of cake batter which is what my sister wanted but she found a different flavor that she loved even more!”

“Loved it!! Seemed a bit pricey for lunch BUT I brought 1/2 of it home!! Justifies the price. Cooked fresh when ordered. Plan at least 18 minutes after ordering BUT you can order ahead to cut the wait time. I definitely will be back!!”

“I went to Hoolies Grill tonight, August 26th, around 8 PM and I just have to say please support this business! I’m a faithful customer, and going to Hoolies is honestly a treat for me because the food is THAT delicious. The amazing customer service from the cashier and cooks is another big reason I keep coming back.

As soon as I walked in, the cashier and the two cooks were instantly so welcoming and kind. The customer service was honestly phenomenal.

I ordered the hummus dip, cheese sticks, bacon cheeseburger, okra, and the Swiss mushroom chicken sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious. I also made some changes to my sandwich, and they got every single thing correct.

The restaurant was also clean and spacious, and they had everything you could need, from all the condiments to napkins and everything in between. It was just an overall really nice experience.

What really stuck out to me was how kind and welcoming the cashier and two cooks were. You don’t always get that kind of genuine customer service, and it really makes a difference.

Please support this business! The food is delicious, going there is always a treat for me, and the amazing cashier and cooks are a huge part of what keeps me coming back. I’ll definitely be back again! ❤”