Had dinner at The Sanctuary on 25th and it was a great experience. The place has a warm, welcoming feel, and the staff treated us real nice. Food came out fresh and full of flavor, you can tell they put care into what they serve. Portions were just right, and the prices matched the quality. If you’re lookin for a spot with good atmosphere and even better food, this one’s worth a visit
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
S Hall
I don’t usually post reviews but I will have to say I was a little disappointed with the service, portion size and quality of food for the price. The atmosphere is awesome and I am sure for the younger crowd it is a good place to hang out and listen to the band. I give overall experience 3 stars.
Don M
Cool spot with good food, drinks and live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jazzlyn Pearson
This restaurant is EXACTLY what a dining experience is all about! From the eclectic style to the friendly, personable staff, everything was unique was memorable. The steak tacos were cooked to perfection and our food came out in no time. If you're in Tuscaloosa, definitely check this one out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison Donnelly
This place has such a great atmosphere but the service sucks! We’ve booked it when visiting our daughter and both times we’ve come here we’ve been treated like trash and either put at a table by the back door in the sun or sitting 3 of us with 1 in a folding chair or 3 of us at a 6 too instead of the numerous 4 top options available. Then we see you make tables for others as they come in. So we sit at this massive 6 too and it’s impossible to hear our daughter and was not a nice experience. Our waitress was awful! (At least last time we had a fabulous waitress). The drink she recommended tasted horrible and she could tell bc I didn’t drink it. She asked if I wanted something else and I asked her again what someone else’s drinks were and this time she actually knew, and it was the chocolate martini so I ordered that. As she brought it over, she came up behind me and spilled half the drink all over myself, the table and my other horrible drink and left. She didn’t offer to remake the drink or clean up the mess. I wish I took a photo of the mess and the half empty drink. The entertainment was fabulous but the service is the worst I’ve ever seen any where in the world! The hostess’s were also quite rude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Richard Daniels
What a great find. It seemed a little more upscale than I was expecting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Hardin
Food was good . Service was friendly. Definitely a new dining experience Tuscaloosa needed .
Daniel Cruz
OK, so basically this was my order two wedge salads one with the steak which turned into a $22 salad ridiculous the lobster mac & cheese could kinda taste the lobster but couldn’t find the lobster the skewers which were like baby food. It’s very small baby skewers. They were adorable as a matter fact all the food was very small portion size, including the tacos very much misrepresented the appetizers were a serious joke. I could’ve went to Publix and bought all the same stuff for a very small fraction of the Price. The Chicharron’s were pork grinds with pimento cheese. The French onion dip was nothing special. It was potato chips and dip for like $10. The naan bread was really none bread it was more like folded soft tacos with hummus out of a can or something just first experience just not impressed. I was really hoping to be impressed by this place and it was just not the music was way too loud. You couldn’t even converse eight I mean it wasn’t bad. It was good music. It was just way too freaking loud. The service was a was spot on. They were very polite. Very good checked on us quite a bit of times I mean, I tipped them very well. Total price for the meal was like almost $200. I guess that would be average, but I just found it very lacking. I really hope they do better and by the way chicharron, our meat pork belly to be specific that is baked crispy not deep fried with a little bit of lemon juice. It’s a Spanish dish not pork rinds. I just feel like it’s lacking identity. Some of it feels Greek some of it feels Italian. Some of the feels Mediterranean Hawaiian and Middle Eastern. The only thing that really came out that was perfect. Was the salads if you like salad man, get salad $13 salad. It’s like a half a salad of lettuce instead of a wedge but everything else is adorable size like bar size very strange bar size food, full price. unfortunately, will not return. I’ll wait for this place to bomb in the new place to take its place. Sorry to say.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Loren Elmore Thomley
We recently hosted a baby shower in their venue space. It was such a cool vibe that we wanted and we had them cater the food as well. Keeping everything in house Iike that made it so easy for us! Their staff was extremely helpful is coordinating everything before and cleaning up afterwards. We would definitely host another event here in the future.
Edgar Hall IV
Excellent Bar that serves an eclectic mix of street foods and bistro fare inside an old church on Tuscaloosa’s Westside. The atmosphere is a mixture of cozy gothic with a pious sanctuary for an excellent dining experience. The tables and seating are post modern mixed with grandmothers kitchen very nice. I went for a late lunch but the bar was extremely well stocked for liquor and a tap selection that rivals most local breweries. Highly recommended
Our experience has gotten better each time. Service has been consistently excellent. The design, decor and atmosphere is unmatched in town. It’s fun trying the different small plates and there’s something for everyone despite the focused menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raya Laephuang, Ed.D
It's Restaurant Week in Tuscaloosa right now and the options are amazing!
Where do I start???
The Chorizo Mussels have abundant flavor and a nice little kick of spicy. (I'm going to use the extra sauce with some pasta noodles.)
The Lamb Meatballs are savory and just the perfect portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philip Dockery
Great place to eat and have drinks! A wide variety of beer selection on tap and some creative cocktails. Delicious small plates for sharing! There is also beautiful decorations with a church theme, which really adds to the overall experience. We highly recommend for a date night. This is a really great addition for food/drink selections for Tuscaloosa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Starr
Cool vibe, good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B
Pork belly is delicious and so tender and the mini burgers have a nice seasoning on them!
Had dinner at The Sanctuary on 25th and it was a great experience. The place has a warm, welcoming feel, and the staff treated us real nice. Food came out fresh and full of flavor, you can tell they put care into what they serve. Portions were just right, and the prices matched the quality. If you’re lookin for a spot with good atmosphere and even better food, this one’s worth a visit
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I don’t usually post reviews but I will have to say I was a little disappointed with the service, portion size and quality of food for the price. The atmosphere is awesome and I am sure for the younger crowd it is a good place to hang out and listen to the band. I give overall experience 3 stars.
Cool spot with good food, drinks and live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This restaurant is EXACTLY what a dining experience is all about! From the eclectic style to the friendly, personable staff, everything was unique was memorable. The steak tacos were cooked to perfection and our food came out in no time. If you're in Tuscaloosa, definitely check this one out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has such a great atmosphere but the service sucks! We’ve booked it when visiting our daughter and both times we’ve come here we’ve been treated like trash and either put at a table by the back door in the sun or sitting 3 of us with 1 in a folding chair or 3 of us at a 6 too instead of the numerous 4 top options available. Then we see you make tables for others as they come in.
So we sit at this massive 6 too and it’s impossible to hear our daughter and was not a nice experience. Our waitress was awful! (At least last time we had a fabulous waitress). The drink she recommended tasted horrible and she could tell bc I didn’t drink it. She asked if I wanted something else and I asked her again what someone else’s drinks were and this time she actually knew, and it was the chocolate martini so I ordered that. As she brought it over, she came up behind me and spilled half the drink all over myself, the table and my other horrible drink and left. She didn’t offer to remake the drink or clean up the mess. I wish I took a photo of the mess and the half empty drink.
The entertainment was fabulous but the service is the worst I’ve ever seen any where in the world! The hostess’s were also quite rude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
What a great find. It seemed a little more upscale than I was expecting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good . Service was friendly. Definitely a new dining experience Tuscaloosa needed .
OK, so basically this was my order two wedge salads one with the steak which turned into a $22 salad ridiculous the lobster mac & cheese could kinda taste the lobster but couldn’t find the lobster the skewers which were like baby food. It’s very small baby skewers. They were adorable as a matter fact all the food was very small portion size, including the tacos very much misrepresented the appetizers were a serious joke. I could’ve went to Publix and bought all the same stuff for a very small fraction of the Price. The Chicharron’s were pork grinds with pimento cheese. The French onion dip was nothing special. It was potato chips and dip for like $10. The naan bread was really none bread it was more like folded soft tacos with hummus out of a can or something just first experience just not impressed. I was really hoping to be impressed by this place and it was just not the music was way too loud. You couldn’t even converse eight I mean it wasn’t bad. It was good music. It was just way too freaking loud. The service was a was spot on. They were very polite. Very good checked on us quite a bit of times I mean, I tipped them very well. Total price for the meal was like almost $200. I guess that would be average, but I just found it very lacking. I really hope they do better and by the way chicharron, our meat pork belly to be specific that is baked crispy not deep fried with a little bit of lemon juice. It’s a Spanish dish not pork rinds. I just feel like it’s lacking identity. Some of it feels Greek some of it feels Italian. Some of the feels Mediterranean Hawaiian and Middle Eastern. The only thing that really came out that was perfect. Was the salads if you like salad man, get salad $13 salad. It’s like a half a salad of lettuce instead of a wedge but everything else is adorable size like bar size very strange bar size food, full price. unfortunately, will not return. I’ll wait for this place to bomb in the new place to take its place. Sorry to say.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
We recently hosted a baby shower in their venue space. It was such a cool vibe that we wanted and we had them cater the food as well. Keeping everything in house Iike that made it so easy for us! Their staff was extremely helpful is coordinating everything before and cleaning up afterwards. We would definitely host another event here in the future.
Excellent Bar that serves an eclectic mix of street foods and bistro fare inside an old church on Tuscaloosa’s Westside. The atmosphere is a mixture of cozy gothic with a pious sanctuary for an excellent dining experience. The tables and seating are post modern mixed with grandmothers kitchen very nice. I went for a late lunch but the bar was extremely well stocked for liquor and a tap selection that rivals most local breweries. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tacos, Street Corn Dip, Hamburger Sliders, Chocolate Brownie
Restaurantji Recommends
Our experience has gotten better each time. Service has been consistently excellent. The design, decor and atmosphere is unmatched in town. It’s fun trying the different small plates and there’s something for everyone despite the focused menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's Restaurant Week in Tuscaloosa right now and the options are amazing!
Where do I start???
The Chorizo Mussels have abundant flavor and a nice little kick of spicy. (I'm going to use the extra sauce with some pasta noodles.)
The Lamb Meatballs are savory and just the perfect portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to eat and have drinks! A wide variety of beer selection on tap and some creative cocktails. Delicious small plates for sharing! There is also beautiful decorations with a church theme, which really adds to the overall experience. We highly recommend for a date night. This is a really great addition for food/drink selections for Tuscaloosa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool vibe, good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pork belly is delicious and so tender and the mini burgers have a nice seasoning on them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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