Restaurants in Tuscaloosa

“Amazing food! Authentic! Great food and great customer service! We felt so welcome from the moment we stepped in. Reminds my husband and I of when were stationed at Germany, can’t wait to come back again! ❤️”

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

“Awesome hand crafted margaritas!”

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

“The food is incredible and always fresh!”

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

“Awesome food and service. Never disappointed.”

“Best Katsu Don is be ever had!”

“Best service and good food”

“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.”

“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 !!!!”

“Always great! Took my nephew for his birthday”

“The best wings I have EVER had and now the only place I get them from!”

“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!”

“Good pour over. Loved it!”

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

“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 🖤”

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

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

“Love this place. Coffee is hit and miss. Sometimes the espresso in the lattes tastes burnt but the atmosphere here is very welcoming and patrons are kind to one another.”

“Heritage House is a great local spot for breakfast and lunch. There are several selections of coffee and teas. Try their BYO breakfast bowl, wonderful and filling. A variety of pastries and baked items are available as well.”

“Food and service is always great!”

“What a wonderful meal! Destiny, our server was very pleasant and refilled our drinks without calling for her! She check how we were doing just the right amount of time! I hope we get her again next time we come to town. Oh the Calamari were well seasoned and fried perfectly.”

“Been in Tuscaloosa for 7 months now and I’ve tried every restaurant but socal cantina is the one I can’t stop going to, the California style Mexican food is just unbeatable. I recommend getting the socal burrito with or without meat it’s still delicious also I always order chips and salsa to go which they give to me for free(only place that does that) and they’re amazing at making drinks. I find it quite hilarious to see the one star reviews and their comments because I come to eat here at all different times of the day busy or slow and I’ll always give them a 5⭐️review YOU MUST TRY THIS RESTAURANT!!!”

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

“Our server, Avery, was very friendly and helpful. Twice the managers checked in on us, which I appreciate. The fried ravioli was delicious as was the Pasta Carnavoro. The red wine, a Nebbiolo, was delicious. The only misfire was the NY strip. I know steak cuts can be hit or miss and I just didn't hit the lottery on this particular cut (only half was edible). It was seasoned and cooked fine, just very, very grissly. All else was wonderful and we had a very romantic dinner at a reasonable price. Definitely will go back.”

“Dreamy staff 🥰 great food, #sports”

“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!!”

“What we ordered: Caterpillar Roll, Steak Hibachi, one fountain drink
Price: $27
Food was average. Tables sticky. Fountain drinks felt flat. Overall exactly what I expected from Tokyo Express. 5 stars.”

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

“Typical Waffle House, which isn't a bad thing. We love the waffles. The grits were cooked perfectly. Hashbrowns crispy. Our server was Choo Choo, and he was very nice & attentive.”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Tens across the board. The vibe is always cool and calm. Servers are amazing and the cooks are even better. I only go to the one on McFarland and this is frequently.”

“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.”

“My first Waffle House experience and it was fantastic! For starters, not only was the staff very friendly for an early Saturday morning, but they were all very polite as well. We sat down and ordered quickly, and our server was on top of everything. Our food came out fairly quickly and everything tasted great. I also paid attention to how friendly the staff was with the cool while they submitted orders and waited for their orders to go out. There was no shouting, they were polite, they weren't in each other's way and they were working quickly and efficiently. The cashier was sweet and friendly, and everyone thanked us as we left. I'm sure this restaurant gets very busy during the year, as they are on The Strip in Tuscaloosa, but I'm sure they're just as quick, efficient and awesome then as they were on an early Saturday morning. I will definitely eat here again next time I'm in Tuscaloosa, and hopefully all other Waffle Houses deliver the same experience as this one did. Thank you to everyone for such a great experience! ?”

“All I can say is What A Burger!! Wow if I wasn't the man I am I could not have possibly finished that thang! Granted I always prefer the fatboy specials wherever I go. Had to take a nap right after and that Shake is man sized!”

“In from out of town, this was the most pleasant evening dinner out I've had in a week. Staff was delightful, food was perfect, and the place was clean. Thank you all so much. I’d been to almost every other fast restaurant on this strip and all of them were disgusting and the staff were stressful. This burger king restored my faith. Thank you.”

“They have definitely made some major changes at this location. The employees seem to be better trained and more efficient. They were friendly and were able to get my order right on the first time. My food was hot and prepared relatively quickly. The restaurant seem to be clean and neat and in order. It was a little hot as the air conditioner did not seem to be working correctly however, it was working well in the children's play place and was extremely comfortable in there.

Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options

Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate dietary restrictions by request

Parking: Parking was plentiful and easy-to-navigate

Kid-friendliness: They have a wonderful play place that was nice and clean and well air-conditioned with tables that you could sit and eat at while your child

Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy for wheelchairs to navigate from the parking lot and throughout the restaurant all the way through to the restrooms”

“I took brakefast and was amazing, Service was great!!! Young lady that I asked for advice was really kind and patient, I had a good experience!!! I’ll come back!!!”

“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.”

“The employees are ALWAYS nice and the food is ALWAYS good. But man… the restaurant is ALWAYS messy, flies are everywhere and the children’s play place is hotter than hell.”

“Not a fan of the vinegary sauce..that said, the meat was lean and very tender. Not overly smoked. Their Ribs are very legit.

Young ladies provided warm service.

The Banana Pudding was downright extraordinary and out of this planet.”

“very good and good value for money”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

“We went to Shiki Restaurant to try it out for the first time. It was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Great appetizers, sushi and Thai food. Check it out. You will enjoy.”

“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 .”

“The food was sooooo flavorful and delicious! I got a bowl and I couldn’t be more satisfied. I mean a bit more food would be better but other than that 10/10! I’ll be back.”

“We stopped for breakfast before the Bama game. What a cool old breakfast spot. Tight seating inside but the service was really good. Real country breakfast food. The country ham and biscuits were delicious. The fried taters were really good to. Authentic country cooking at its finest.”

“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!!”

“Like I always say, it’s a Heritage Home🫶🏻 Every location has the nicest staff and the most delicious food & coffee! This place will ALWAYS be my fav! The blueberry pancakes are top notch & the iced caramel macchiato is so good! Eat local, y’all!”

“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!”

“My experience with Flavaz was great. The Food was delicious.”

“I don’t know what kind of coffee they use here, but it’s simply the smoothest and best I’ve ever had. I’m glad I live 35 miles away or I’d spend about $15/day in there on lattes and snacks. Ha!”

“We just finished having lunch at Baumhowers on Skyland, Johnathan, our waiter, was ONE OF THE BEST. Meal was fantastic, Johnathan was regularly checking, couldn't do enough for us. Thank you Baumhowers for your great food and employees.”

“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”

“🥗 A nice spot for salads and sandwiches. Just what you expect: simple and reliable. Tastes are decent and consistent. Good for healthy eaters with plenty of low-calorie and green options.

🍽️ Overall a great for quick meals or casual meetups.”

“Attentive staff and delicious food!”

“Great lunch date location!”

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

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

“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! 😋”

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

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

“Best burger joint you could ever want! Keeping it simple! They don't try to oversell or over hype what they do and what they do, they do flawlessly! It's a top recommendation by students and parents at Bama for a reason and we love every damn bite!!! Music was phenomenal and I was trying to Shazam in between devouring insanely tasty fries! The burgers are the best I've ever had and the flavor choices with their freaking ridiculous and addicting sauce......... What?! Absolutely amazing!!!!”

“The food was great. The atmosphere was amazing and our waiter Phillip was outstanding. We will be back and we hope to see him again! Thank you Phillip!!”

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

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

“This is a beautiful restaurant with really great service. It's a Mexican and Asian restaurant. You can order off of two different menus. The food was really good! I had the steak fajita quesadilla with rice and beans. They also have a variety of agua frescas. I HIGHLY recommend the passion fruit agua fresca it was amazing! So refreshing! They also make some delicious margaritas?”

“Had the lunch buffet. Really good selection, pretty standard, but that's what I'm looking for in a buffet. Very nice greeter. Sushi was limited but good. Didn’t try their hibachi, but maybe next time. Reasonable prices for current times. While I haven't found a GREAT buffet in Tuscaloosa, this one is good.”

“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!”

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

“I had never eaten here because I didn't know it was there. We got take-out, and I got my usual General Tso's chicken. I know every place/cook has their own way of cooking, but usually they are somewhat similar. This one tasted great the first few bites, but then things started heating up. I started sweating. Wow! To say it was hot is not doing it justice. I counted out 10 (ten!) hot peppers in that little dish! Not counting the chopped into the sauce heat. It was too much for me. The burning in my mouth became unpleasant so I couldn't eat any more. I would eat here again, just not order anything hot. It did taste great.”

“Amazing Lemon Pepper Wings”

“We arrived shortly after closing time and the owner was gracious enough to allow us inside. He gave us great recommendations as it was our first visit. Everything tasted delicious and the sandwiches were huge! The staff was wonderful too! I cannot recommend this place enough and am so thankful to everyone at The Deli Press!”

“Love everything. All the food is great, my favorite would have to be the scallops and steak with fried rice.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Excellent southern food with a generous portion. Had delicious strawberry cake (the best that I’ve ever eaten) Staff was very friendly. Will be back.”

“Great experience. The food and service was amazing”

“The cutest little local spot! I tried the strawberry shortcake smoothie and it was absolutely delicious. The staff was so friendly and welcoming - I can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu💕🫶🏻”

“I’m obsessed with Taziki’s! Every time I go, the food tastes so fresh and homemade—like someone actually cares about what they’re serving. The grilled chicken with that creamy tzatziki sauce? Chef’s kiss. 🫶 The staff is always kind and quick, and it never feels like a fast-food rush. It’s become my go-to spot when I want something healthy but still filling. If you haven’t tried it yet, go soon—you’ll thank me later!”

“Very organized and clean!”

“Best staff in Alabama today! The young man who was cashier opening this shift is an absolutely exceptional person and employee! He deserves all good things!!!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“We just finished having lunch at Baumhowers on Skyland, Johnathan, our waiter, was ONE OF THE BEST. Meal was fantastic, Johnathan was regularly checking, couldn't do enough for us. Thank you Baumhowers for your great food and employees.”

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

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

“Awesome food and service. Never disappointed.”

“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!”

“Not a fan of the vinegary sauce..that said, the meat was lean and very tender. Not overly smoked. Their Ribs are very legit.

Young ladies provided warm service.

The Banana Pudding was downright extraordinary and out of this planet.”

“I always love hanging out at Walk-On’s whether it’s for a work lunch or to catch an evening game, but last night was probably the best experience yet thanks to our server, Aspen! ☺️ Aspen is the absolute sweetest & has the BEST personality! Not only was she an EXCELLENT server, but she was fun to hang out with too! Just wanted to brag on her this morning. 👏🏼👏🏼 You’ve got a good one with her! Thanks for everything, Aspen! 😁 We’ll be back to sit in your section!”

“A friend and I ate lunch there yesterday, and we had a wonderful experience. The food and service were excellent. We will be back!”

“Amazing food! Authentic! Great food and great customer service! We felt so welcome from the moment we stepped in. Reminds my husband and I of when were stationed at Germany, can’t wait to come back again! ❤️”

“Best service and good food”

“Attentive staff and delicious food!”

“Pleased with management. Traveling through with our family we had a special request, the manager, Anthony and the wait staff Madison were very accommodating. Thank you so much.”

“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 experience with Flavaz was great. The Food was delicious.”

“First-time customer, but won't be the last! Only bought a loaf of bread today, though there were delicious looking pastries available. There is plenty of seating in a cozy atmosphere with different rooms for privacy or group settings. Will plan to stay longer next time and enjoy a coffee and treat!”

“The workers were very polite and took care of us. There was a slightly long wait time but the wait time was so worth it for the food those two boys in the kitchen work very had. A must try spot with the best Mediterranean food around.”

“Their food is absolutely amazing! I mean every item but the RAMEN !!! 😩😮‍💨😮‍💨 DEFINITELY WORTH THE TRY! You’ll love it!”

“Just finished eating here as of writing this, and it was 10/10. Had been wanting to try oxtail, and couldn't find them anywhere till I saw this place. Had the Kingston plate with it and the Jerk Chicken, rice, etc. Everything was flavorful, cooked right... loved it. Definitely should check it out if you want a little something different. And that jerk sauce... man! They were also SUPER friendly. It is a bit expensive, but it's worth it man! Get you some!!!”

“Fast and friendly service! I got the Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Brew and it was very good! There was not too much ice and the flavor was a perfect was to get in the fall mood even though it's super hot out!”