Restaurants in Tuscaloosa

“Best Katsu Don is be ever had!”

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

“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!”

“Gavin is an absolute rockstar at Insomnia Cookies! His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, making every visit a standout experience. He goes above and beyond to ensure you get your cookies just right, with a smile that lights up the room. Fast, friendly, and super knowledgeable about the menu—Gavin truly knows how to make cookie cravings feel like a VIP event. If you want top-notch service with a personal touch, Gavin is your guy. Can’t recommend him enough!”

“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.”

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

“I had a great experience at Olive Garden. One of the things I appreciate most is the value you get for your money. We ordered an entrée, and the salad and breadsticks were included, which is one of the things that makes Olive Garden stand out.

The food was excellent. I ordered a pasta dish with shrimp and chicken, and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were outstanding. The breadsticks came out warm and fresh, and they were just as good as I remembered from previous visits to Olive Garden in other cities. The salad was also fantastic and remains one of my favorite parts of the meal.

What I really like about Olive Garden is its consistency. No matter where I have visited one, the food quality has remained at a high standard, and this location was no exception.

The service was exceptional as well. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The level of customer service really enhanced the overall experience.

If you're looking for a restaurant that offers great food, generous portions, and excellent service, I highly recommend Olive Garden. I will definitely be coming back.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Delicious food and drinks with the coolest employees. My husband and I will frequent this place. We fell in love everything they have to offer. This is our new go to place.”

“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!”

“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”

“Have been here several times while my daughter was a student at UA. Food is good (the pappardelle bolognese is the best) and consistent each time. Went again after graduation and our server Faith was incredible! So pleasant, attentive and friendly which made our dining experience so much better! Thank you Faith!”

“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”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

“Great food! Great service. Good music.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Great employees with amazing attitudes and customer friendly attitudes!! Always fast and speedy service, accurate orders, delicious food, and super clean inside and out!!! 10/10”

“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.”

“Fast and friendly 😉😄❤️💖😉😁.”

“Best service and good food”

“🥗 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. I absolutely love the environment and the orange rolls are to die for. I will definitely be making a trip back down here 😃”

“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!”

“very good and good value for money”

“We love the food and the staff ! Eat here a lot for lunch and they are always so welcoming to us ❤️”

“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!”

“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 .”

“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.”

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

“Ive been going here for 27 years. I live over 1000mi away.

There is no where else to go.
Once you dine here, you will forever compare rins back to this gold standard.

Times may change. But this place stands the test. Its as good as the first time i was introduced to what good eats actually are.”

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

“What a great place for breakfast. The food was awesome and the staff was genuine and friendly. I had the grilled pork chop and eggs. The grits were very cheesy.”

“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! 😋”

“Good pour over. Loved it!”

“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”

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

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

“Very organized and clean!”

“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”

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

“Attentive staff and delicious food!”

“First time here, did take out. Everything was fresh and delicious. Huge variety. Can't wait to come back and eat inside! Recommend 100%.”

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

“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!!”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“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! 🩷”

“I got the mango monsoon smoothie which has mangoes, pineapple, papaya, guava, passionfruit, and coconut and then My Mother got the tropical dragon passion smoothie it’s got dragon, fruit, passionfruit, pineapple, and lime. Just know this place is so cool and nice and the people staff is so friendly.”

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

“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 😋”

“the coolest safest club in ttown right now”

“Hidden Gem... you have to try it to believe how good this food is! Portions are plentiful! Customer service top notch and friendly! Wait time are very reasonable! Clean, clean and restrooms are spotless! Please try them... they're in moundville, Tuscaloosa!”

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

“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!”

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

“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!”

“Ive been going here for 27 years. I live over 1000mi away.

There is no where else to go.
Once you dine here, you will forever compare rins back to this gold standard.

Times may change. But this place stands the test. Its as good as the first time i was introduced to what good eats actually are.”

“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!”

“Delicious food and drinks with the coolest employees. My husband and I will frequent this place. We fell in love everything they have to offer. This is our new go to place.”

“Great food and fast service”

“My friends and I came in 30 minutes before close (we just left the fair and were starving) and our waitress (Gabby) was absolutely amazing! She was the sweetest and was so cheerful even though we came in so last minute. The food was pretty solid. My fried steak was so well seasoned and I tore up that potato soup! Gabby truly was so amazing and kind, and legit the only person who actually acknowledged us. The bartender did dismiss us, and there was no host to be seen, so God bless she came up when she did.”

“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!”

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

“Best service and good food”

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

“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!”

“Pros - I ordered the chicken kabobs, which were delicious. They came with a salad and a side of rice (which I swapped out for potato salad).
Con’s - The dressing came on the side in a small dressing container. I used to dip everything in the dressing but it’s not available on the tables, like it used to be. I would’ve asked for more but didn’t realize it until they brought my plate.”

“This is absolutely a most go eat place every time you are in Tuscaloosa!! They have multiple locations now and all of them are perfection in this Mediterranean quzine!! Staff very friendly and prices are awesome !! I love eating here!! I go at least three times a week !!”

“I want to start this review by saying that my first visit to Ben’s Bread was a great experience. I had the opportunity to purchase a loaf, and it was excellent — so good that I wish I could go back and buy it again.

Unfortunately, their current purchasing system makes that nearly impossible. Customers have to go on the website every morning at 8:00 AM to reserve available items, but within about 10 seconds of the site opening, everything is already sold out. This system simply doesn’t work for people who genuinely want to purchase their products but never get the chance.

I’m sure that if I had the opportunity to try the bread again, I would love it just as much — but with the system set up this way, it doesn’t feel possible.

Edit: After reading a comment from Ben’s Bread on my post, I better understood how their preorder system works and how to actually place an order. This Tuesday, I ordered everything I’d been hoping to try, and I was extremely satisfied with every item.

Now that I understand the process, the ordering website makes a lot more sense, too. I’m not sure whether the site was updated after my review, but after taking another look, it’s much clearer to me.

Ben’s Bread is an amazing spot for the Tuscaloosa community to come together and enjoy great food. I’ll definitely be returning.”

“Taylor was our bartender and he was incredibly kind and welcoming from the start. He had such a cool, sincere energy and really made the experience feel special instead of rushed or transactional. We ended up talking about how he wants to be a chef, and you can tell he’s genuinely passionate and creative, which really shows in how he approaches his work. The drinks were super tasty and well-made, and everything felt thoughtful and intentional. Overall, such a great vibe at the bar. Highly recommend sitting with Taylor if you get the chance. #crowiykyk”

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

“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!!!”

“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 🥰”

“I really don’t want to leave this review…because I don’t want the rest of Tuscaloosa to find out how great this place is. But with some unique food items, great service, large portions, and extremely reasonable prices, this is the best Mexican option anywhere close. Really, really good.”

“I absolutely love this 7brew. it’s my favorite out of the 2 in ttown! The people are the best they are so welcoming and genuinely care about their jobs and each customer!”

“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 had trouble figuring out the app and a lovely worker named sumerlin helped me out! wonderful customer service and my cookies were nicely chilled and delicious!! thank you sumerlin and crumbl!”

“I stop here every time I come to Alabama football game or basketball game. I’m gonna see a ticket holder. I eat here often. The ladies at the cash register nice the place is clean.”

“I went last night and talk to the sweetest young lady about 8pm ish got 9 dollar box specifically asked for no sour cream on my tacos and it was on every taco.I was so mad about blew a gasket.”