Restaurants in Tuscaloosa
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Best Restaurants
“Gavin was the most amazing bestest server in the world!! He sent me 1000 dollars and these were the best cookies in my life and if Gavin wasn’t there it would’ve made it terrible!! He is the best and made the whole experience amazing!!!!”
“Great place to greet and eat. Everything was fantastic, food, service and environment. Urban is hands down the best restaurant in town.”
“Great New Year’s Eve dinner! Excellent food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!”
“Literally the best Chargrilled Oysters ever! Consistently flavorful and delicious!”
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Restaurants with Delivery
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
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“The food was good, but not exceptional. I look forward to trying more options. I’m giving 5 stars because it is such a great space with plenty of room for studying, working, or meeting up with friends! We recently visited with our dog and enjoyed coffee and breakfast at the outdoor tables. We will definitely be back!”
“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 !!!!”
“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!”
“This place not only has an amazing atmosphere, but all the staff are a blast. Our chef Jacky was fantastic even though it was close to closing delivered top notch food with amazing professionalism. The server Nick was a delight ,taking amazing care of my partner and I. While I didn't get the hosts name ,his energy and million dollar smile had us feeling welcome from the moment we walked in (I wish you luck on your towel twirling journey XD)”
24 Hour Restaurants
“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!”
“Food is good as always and Whataburger has good coffee. Service was great but not sure if they were under staffed today or what, but I was there for about 20 minutes or so.
I understand if they were but I was there there longer than expected.
Nonetheless the food is good as always and I was in the wind.
Stephen T Lewis
Level 10 Google Guide - 36M photo views
Bama Trucker - ROLL TIDE”
“I went last night and my hubby. We was just wanting a good burger. We spent $27 dollars made it home and it was Disappointing and Disgusting! I tried calling Several times no answer. So I decided to go back the next day and speak with a manager. She listened and was a lil snappy about it But she remade the order. When I tell yall that was the BEST Burger I have had in Long Time!!! The Vegetables weren’t Soggy and slimy like the night before. There were Crisp and was Exactly how it should be. My onion rings were crisp and crunchy like they should be. I Truly appreciated that. I work hard for my coins and if spend it I want it my way. Glad she took care of us. I tried calling back no answer. I just wanted to give her her props. Thankz”
“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.”
“I have to give credit where it’s due, and this location is the best location(in my experience) in Tuscaloosa. Always hot, fresh food, 95% chance the order is accurate and not missing anything. Keep up the good work!! The new location on 69s is the worst in Tuscaloosa by far, when I want McDonald’s, I always go here”
“Best place to go for down to earth people, cold cheap drinks and karaoke/music/pool/football and more!”
“Everything! The food is absolutely delicious! We spent my birthday April 2 at Depalmas… You will love everything. The service is top tier. We always ask to be seated with our waiter Carlos. Our desert was the bread pudding and it was Chefs 😘 wonderful. Can’t wait to go back.”
Takeout Restaurants
“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!”
“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!!”
“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!”
“I must say, this is truly one of the best places in Tuscaloosa, my fiancee loves the urban cowboy sandwich, we walked in and she immediately knew what she wanted. I however didn’t, I asked the gentleman at the counter and gave him 3 options of what I think sounds good on the menu and asked him which of those are the best? He said he personally likes the buffalo wrap he went into detail on how it’s not too spicy but very flavorful, AND WHEN I TELL YOU I ALMOST CRIED WHEN I BIT INTO THE FIRST BITE! The only con I have is there are some “chewy” parts in the meat I didn’t like as much but the wrap itself and the service alone was A1, you don’t expect much out of places here in Tuscaloosa/Northport due to it being majority college kids who has no customer service BUT HERE was amazing. Thank you sir”
“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!”
“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!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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!”
“Dana was phenomenal. I have a child that is difficult to take to a restaurant as she is autistic. Tina suggested things that she might like. The entire atmosphere was relaxed and professional. Everyone was extremely lovely. Thank you Dena for an excellent experience!”
Cheap Eats
“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!”
“We do not have a Baked Bear local but the drive was worth it! I first tried Baked Bear in Savannah. I looking for plant-based sweet treats and it showed up in my search. To know they have GOOD plant-based options and it's on it's own to prevent cross contamination was it for me. Delicious!!!!”
“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! 🩷”
“Our new business is having its open house and had planned on having a cake with our logo on it. The original baker fell through. I went to Edgars expecting them to tell me it would take several days, like all the other bakeries did, but they didnt. They agreed to decorate me a cake right there on the spot and in 30 minutes I had a cake with our logo on it. They were extremely patient and kind and I will definitely be back.”
“Amazing food! Didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised the quality and taste of the food!!!!”
“Great place, friendly staff, amazing food just an all around great place!!!!!!”
“Our appetizers were very good. Would recommend the meatballs and Arancini balks were comforting and delicious. Service was stretched thin due to weekend game and they were bursting at the seams.”
“it's a Lively place to go and meet new people and catch up with the lastest gossip.... they have the most beautiful drag show ever seen”
“Favorite place to go any day of the week! The staff is always positive and wanting to help and get to know their regulars. Plenty of different food options and best pizza around in my opinion! The wraps and wings are also my go to if I don’t want pizza! Prices are also reasonable for what you get, and they always have some kind of special going on!”
“was open for delivery until 2am!! garlic knots were SO good (although the marinara was a little bland) and the carnivore lasagna was better than i expected! totally worth the price considering you get a ton of food. 10/10 would recommend :)”
“First time I've been to chuck e cheese since my
Kids were little.
It has changed alot since then.
My grandkids had a blast!
We will go again when they come back in town.
Happy Grandma.”
“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 ❤️❤️❤️.”
Latest Reviews
“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.”
“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 !!!!”
“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.”
“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!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“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!”
“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.”
“Grade A Experience with Good Food!
Overall, I had a really good experience at Logan’s Roadhouse. The customer service was definitely Grade A — friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout my visit.
For my meal, I ordered the salmon and shrimp over a baked potato, broccoli, and a yam, along with a strawberry lemonade. The salmon and shrimp were good, and I enjoyed the potato and broccoli. Unfortunately, my yam was burnt, so I would give the food overall a B.
The strawberry lemonade was really good and definitely hit the spot! 🍓🍋
Even with the issue with the yam, I still enjoyed my visit. The great customer service helped make it a positive experience, and I would definitely give Logan’s Roadhouse another visit!”
“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!!”
“Food is good as always and Whataburger has good coffee. Service was great but not sure if they were under staffed today or what, but I was there for about 20 minutes or so.
I understand if they were but I was there there longer than expected.
Nonetheless the food is good as always and I was in the wind.
Stephen T Lewis
Level 10 Google Guide - 36M photo views
Bama Trucker - ROLL TIDE”
New Restaurants
“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!!!”
“Made my own bowl today! smoked rice,lamb,salad and sauce(ameer's & chilli), as slides- pita with hummus. pita was hot and soft with buttery flavour, hummus was fresh. the bowl was great!!! the best past was lamb!It was so flavourful!
Undoubtedly this is one of the best halal options in t town!”
“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!”
“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! ❤”
“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.”