UA_GETAWAY
Food scene
FIVE offers five dinners, five wines, and five signature cocktails. Of course, when you only have five dinners, they better be good — and they are. They source their products locally and prepare everything from scratch. They also offer Wine down, Ladies' night, and Jazz Brunch on Sundays!
43 locals recommend
FIVE Tuscaloosa
2324 6th StFIVE offers five dinners, five wines, and five signature cocktails. Of course, when you only have five dinners, they better be good — and they are. They source their products locally and prepare everything from scratch. They also offer Wine down, Ladies' night, and Jazz Brunch on Sundays!
All the featured fish at Chuck's Fish comes from their wholesale market at Harbor Docks. In addition to Gulf seafood, they offer aged, naturally-raised beef-cut inhouse and an award-winning sushi bar (We highly recommend the sushi. Our favorite roll is not on the menu, but if you ask for Donkey on Crack, you're in for a treat).
48 locals recommend
Chuck's Fish
508 Greensboro AveAll the featured fish at Chuck's Fish comes from their wholesale market at Harbor Docks. In addition to Gulf seafood, they offer aged, naturally-raised beef-cut inhouse and an award-winning sushi bar (We highly recommend the sushi. Our favorite roll is not on the menu, but if you ask for Donkey on Crack, you're in for a treat).
DePalma's Italian Cafe is a casual Italian venue that offers a variety of Italian dishes. (We highly suggest their Steak Gorgonzola).
36 locals recommend
DePalma's Italian Cafe
2300 University BlvdDePalma's Italian Cafe is a casual Italian venue that offers a variety of Italian dishes. (We highly suggest their Steak Gorgonzola).
An urban dining experience in the heart of Tuscaloosa is located on the Black Warrior River banks. Whether your appetite calls for a savory flatbread, fresh salad, or tender steak, River is Tuscaloosa's dining destination of choice. From the moment you step through our door, you will be transported to a hospitably appointed dining room with a spacious terrace where great food and personal service await you.
32 locals recommend
River
1650 Jack Warner PkwyAn urban dining experience in the heart of Tuscaloosa is located on the Black Warrior River banks. Whether your appetite calls for a savory flatbread, fresh salad, or tender steak, River is Tuscaloosa's dining destination of choice. From the moment you step through our door, you will be transported to a hospitably appointed dining room with a spacious terrace where great food and personal service await you.
"FORTE: Cuts and Cocktails,"
Located inside the Alamite Hotel.
Forte offers elevated classic French staples and classic cuts on a Brasserie meets Steakhouse inspired menu. Paired alongside a thoughtful wine list and an excellent bar program.
The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
2321 6th Street"FORTE: Cuts and Cocktails,"
Located inside the Alamite Hotel.
Forte offers elevated classic French staples and classic cuts on a Brasserie meets Steakhouse inspired menu. Paired alongside a thoughtful wine list and an excellent bar program.
At Thai Basil & Sushi (Previously "Surin of Thailand"), you will experience the liveliness and excitement of their exhibition kitchen. Their extraordinary fast and friendly wait staff wishes to make your visit an unforgettable event. (We personally recommend the Curry).
Surin of Thailand Tuscaloosa
1402 University BlvdAt Thai Basil & Sushi (Previously "Surin of Thailand"), you will experience the liveliness and excitement of their exhibition kitchen. Their extraordinary fast and friendly wait staff wishes to make your visit an unforgettable event. (We personally recommend the Curry).
Founded in 2015, Heat Pizza Bar provides downtown Tuscaloosa with artisan pizza and salad made from the freshest ingredients.
11 locals recommend
Heat Pizza Bar
2250 6th StFounded in 2015, Heat Pizza Bar provides downtown Tuscaloosa with artisan pizza and salad made from the freshest ingredients.
Avenue Pub offers an original take on pub classics alongside craft beers and fresh cocktails. The heart behind their restaurant has been to create fresh, great-tasting food to be enjoyed in an atmosphere that evokes a sense of community. Each menu item is made in-house, by hand daily, and many of the ingredients that go into their food and drinks come from local food purveyors. They desire a simple yet memorable dining experience for every guest who walks through their doors.
31 locals recommend
The Avenue Pub
2230 23rd AveAvenue Pub offers an original take on pub classics alongside craft beers and fresh cocktails. The heart behind their restaurant has been to create fresh, great-tasting food to be enjoyed in an atmosphere that evokes a sense of community. Each menu item is made in-house, by hand daily, and many of the ingredients that go into their food and drinks come from local food purveyors. They desire a simple yet memorable dining experience for every guest who walks through their doors.
The concept was to provide a phenomenal dining experience with a menu highlighting Southern cuisine with a New Orleans flair. The atmosphere offers a relaxed yet classic vibe reminiscent of the French Quarter.
11 locals recommend
Half Shell Oyster House
2325 University BlvdThe concept was to provide a phenomenal dining experience with a menu highlighting Southern cuisine with a New Orleans flair. The atmosphere offers a relaxed yet classic vibe reminiscent of the French Quarter.
Bar/Hang-out Scene
The Strip is a retail and nightlife district located immediately west of the University of Alabama campus, centered along University Boulevard. With places like Gallettes, Houndstooth, Rounders, Red Shed, The Bear Trap, and
The Rabbit Hole, you're sure to find a place for music, drinks, or UA
Memorabilia.
Fun Fact: Gallettes has been a Gameday favorite and a Tuscaloosa tradition since 1976. Home of the famous Yellow Hammer drink, the local bar is filled with natural light, open spaces, video walls, large TVs, and more.
As the closest bar to Bryant-Denny Stadium, it's a gameday tradition everyone enjoys — whether on a gameday or just a fun night out. Despite its popularity, the bar hasn't had a sign on its building since it opened in 1976.
9 locals recommend
The Strip
The Strip is a retail and nightlife district located immediately west of the University of Alabama campus, centered along University Boulevard. With places like Gallettes, Houndstooth, Rounders, Red Shed, The Bear Trap, and
The Rabbit Hole, you're sure to find a place for music, drinks, or UA
Memorabilia.
Fun Fact: Gallettes has been a Gameday favorite and a Tuscaloosa tradition since 1976. Home of the famous Yellow Hammer drink, the local bar is filled with natural light, open spaces, video walls, large TVs, and more.
As the closest bar to Bryant-Denny Stadium, it's a gameday tradition everyone enjoys — whether on a gameday or just a fun night out. Despite its popularity, the bar hasn't had a sign on its building since it opened in 1976.
Downtown Bars/Hangouts:
The walk from the Federal Courthouse to the Capitol Park Downtown holds much of Tuscaloosa. This walk takes you past some of our One & Only storefronts, eateries, and attractions. Stumble beyond University Blvd; either way takes you deeper into Tuscaloosa. To the North, between Greensboro and 22nd Ave, in Temerson Square. The back alley-style district is home to downtown's thriving food and bar scene. There are several establishments to visit, but here are just a few: Session Cocktails, Loosa Brews, World of Beer,
Alcove, Black Warrior Brewery, Moes, Copper Top, Druid City Social, Catch 22, R and R Cigars.
22 locals recommend
Tuscaloosa
Downtown Bars/Hangouts:
The walk from the Federal Courthouse to the Capitol Park Downtown holds much of Tuscaloosa. This walk takes you past some of our One & Only storefronts, eateries, and attractions. Stumble beyond University Blvd; either way takes you deeper into Tuscaloosa. To the North, between Greensboro and 22nd Ave, in Temerson Square. The back alley-style district is home to downtown's thriving food and bar scene. There are several establishments to visit, but here are just a few: Session Cocktails, Loosa Brews, World of Beer,
Alcove, Black Warrior Brewery, Moes, Copper Top, Druid City Social, Catch 22, R and R Cigars.
City advice
Getting around
Joyride Tuscaloosa, golf cart taxi
Joyride is a golf cart taxi service providing transportation and tours in the downtown/University of Alabama campus area of Tuscaloosa.