Dining
We’ve listed our favorite restaurants and links below. While Tuscaloosa has many of the big chain restaurants that most cities and towns have, we’ve listed independent restaurants or small chains that we have come to love. Many of these restaurants have also been vetted by Alabama parents just like us. If you stay with us and find a restaurant that you want to share with others, please let us know and we will add it to the list.
One important item to note – many Tuscaloosa restaurants do not take reservations.
- 5 – https://www.five-bar.com/location/tuscaloosa-alabama/ (This one is our fave! Sit outside, have their amazing Stuffed Avocado and sip on their Blackberry Mojitos. It’s soo fun!)
- Jim ‘n Nicks – https://www.jimnnicks.com/locations/al/tuscaloosa/305-21st-ave/ (This one is our fave for BBQ. We even order their seasonings, rubs, and sauces online so we can have them at home all year long.)
- Dreamland – https://dreamlandbbq.com/menu/tuscaloosa/ (The best bread and BBQ sauce appetizer)
- Archibald’s – https://www.archibaldbbq.com/ (The ribs. “Nuff said.)
- Southern Ale House – https://southernalehouse.com/ (Their Stuffed Pork Chop is an absolute experience!)
- Strange Brew – https://strangebrewcoffeehouse.myshopify.com/ (Be a Stranger! Great coffee and their homemade pop tarts are worth the visit.)
- Heritage House – https://www.heritagehousecoffee.com/ (Super chill vibe and great coffee and food.)
- Baumhower’s – https://www.baumhowers.com/ (Fun vibe and amazing Gumbo.)
- DePalma’s – https://depalmasdowntown.com/ (In the mood for Italian? This is place.)
- Chuck’s Fish – https://www.chucksfish.com/tuscaloosa/ (Best. Sushi. Ever. But be sure to eat upstairs for the full experience.)
- Rama Jama’s – https://visittuscaloosa.com/listing/rama-jamas/ (Breakfast!!!!! Sooo good!)
- Nicks in the Sticks – https://nicks-in-the-sticks.com/
- Mugshots – https://www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com/
- Another Broken Egg – https://www.anotherbrokenegg.com/ (Many Sunday morning breakfasts here!)
- Buffalo Phil’s – https://www.buffalophils.com/menus/our-menu
- Taco Mama – https://tacomamaonline.com/tuscaloosa/
- City Cafe in Northport – https://www.facebook.com/CityCafeNorthportAL/