Guidebook for Tuscaloosa
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, delightful food & good wines.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11 AM -10 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11 AM -11 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 9 PM
http://depalmasdowntown.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Depalmas-Italian-Cafe-104936892882890/
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DePalma's Italian Cafe
2300 University Blvd Great atmosphere, delightful food & good wines.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11 AM -10 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11 AM -11 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 9 PM
http://depalmasdowntown.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Depalmas-Italian-Cafe-104936892882890/
Looking for great BBQ? Look no further - this is the original & widely know Archibald's!
http://places.singleplatform.com/archibald-drive-inn/menu?ref=google
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Archibald Drive Inn
1211 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLooking for great BBQ? Look no further - this is the original & widely know Archibald's!
http://places.singleplatform.com/archibald-drive-inn/menu?ref=google
The Original in Tuscaloosa: http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/content/Dreamlandbbq/CustomPages/locations/Tuscaloosa.htm
Also Now Open on Bridge Avenue in Northport: http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/content/Dreamlandbbq/CustomPages/locations/Northport.htm
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Dreamland BBQ Northport
101 Bridge AvenueThe Original in Tuscaloosa: http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/content/Dreamlandbbq/CustomPages/locations/Tuscaloosa.htm
Also Now Open on Bridge Avenue in Northport: http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/content/Dreamlandbbq/CustomPages/locations/Northport.htm
Delightful food, waterfront dining, relaxed atmosphere, and reservations are accepted. A waterfront bar area (called the Sandbar) & deck are also available for those not wanting to sit in the dining room. Happy Hour available on the deck and in the Sandbar Monday-Friday from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
http://cypressinnrestaurant.com/
Cypress Inn Restaurant
601 Rice Mine Road NorthDelightful food, waterfront dining, relaxed atmosphere, and reservations are accepted. A waterfront bar area (called the Sandbar) & deck are also available for those not wanting to sit in the dining room. Happy Hour available on the deck and in the Sandbar Monday-Friday from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
http://cypressinnrestaurant.com/
Hands down...best buffalo wings in town! Daily Happy Hour 3 PM - 6 PM.
http://www.buffalophils.com/
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Buffalo Phil's
1149 University BlvdHands down...best buffalo wings in town! Daily Happy Hour 3 PM - 6 PM.
http://www.buffalophils.com/
Southern Ale House offers classic and contemporary interpretations of Southern cuisine. Great food, drinks, cool atmosphere, and a good variety of local craft brews!
http://southernalehouse.com/
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Southern Ale House
1530 Mcfarland Blvd NSouthern Ale House offers classic and contemporary interpretations of Southern cuisine. Great food, drinks, cool atmosphere, and a good variety of local craft brews!
http://southernalehouse.com/
The one & only City Cafe - consistent & budget-friendly southern food. A local's favorite. Open Monday - Friday 4:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/City-Cafe-77354956442/
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City Cafe
408 Main AveThe one & only City Cafe - consistent & budget-friendly southern food. A local's favorite. Open Monday - Friday 4:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/City-Cafe-77354956442/
Daily Happy Hour 4PM – 6PM
1/2 Price Beer & Wells, $2 Off Wine by Glass, $5 Signature Cocktails
Weekly Specials:
Wine-down Wednesday: All Bottles of Wine 1/2 Price
Ladies Night Thursday: 1/2 Price Beer & Wells, $2 Off Wine by Glass, $5 Signature Cocktails
http://five-bar.com/bar-locations/tuscaloosa-alabama/
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FIVE Tuscaloosa
2324 6th StDaily Happy Hour 4PM – 6PM
1/2 Price Beer & Wells, $2 Off Wine by Glass, $5 Signature Cocktails
Weekly Specials:
Wine-down Wednesday: All Bottles of Wine 1/2 Price
Ladies Night Thursday: 1/2 Price Beer & Wells, $2 Off Wine by Glass, $5 Signature Cocktails
http://five-bar.com/bar-locations/tuscaloosa-alabama/
Located in Downtown Tuscaloosa. The Avenue Pub strives daily to provide the highest quality food, cocktails, and customer service this town has to offer. They have created a unique but casual dining experience, featuring fresh food and beverages, Alabama beers, and local entertainment.
http://www.avepub.com/
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The Avenue Pub
2230 23rd AveLocated in Downtown Tuscaloosa. The Avenue Pub strives daily to provide the highest quality food, cocktails, and customer service this town has to offer. They have created a unique but casual dining experience, featuring fresh food and beverages, Alabama beers, and local entertainment.
http://www.avepub.com/
Located in the Embassy Suites in Downtown Tuscaloosa.
The Side By Side is a contemporary, high-energy restaurant created by Chef Chris Hastings, winner of the 2012 James Beard Award, chef and co-owners of Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The name is partially based around his old and beloved 28-gauge shotgun, a side-by-side. The restaurant takes a modern approach to blending French, Southern, and California-styles of cooking within the context of the Deep South. Our southern hospitality permeates the staff and dining experience as well.
http://thesidebysiderestaurant.com/
The Side By Side
2410 University BoulevardLocated in the Embassy Suites in Downtown Tuscaloosa.
The Side By Side is a contemporary, high-energy restaurant created by Chef Chris Hastings, winner of the 2012 James Beard Award, chef and co-owners of Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The name is partially based around his old and beloved 28-gauge shotgun, a side-by-side. The restaurant takes a modern approach to blending French, Southern, and California-styles of cooking within the context of the Deep South. Our southern hospitality permeates the staff and dining experience as well.
http://thesidebysiderestaurant.com/
Chuck's Fish
508 Greensboro Ave http://chucksfish.com/tuscaloosa.php#menus
http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com/location/tuscaloosa
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
1650 Jack Warner Pkwy http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com/location/tuscaloosa
301 Bistro, Bar & Beer Garden
301 Greensboro Avenuehttps://www.facebook.com/301BistroBarBeerGarden/home
R. Davidson Chophouse
2330 4th St https://www.facebook.com/Rdchophouse/
Waysider
1512 Greensboro Avenue https://www.facebook.com/TheWaysider/
Great food & they accept reservations!
https://www.facebook.com/EvangelinesRestaurant/
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Evangeline's
1653 McFarland North BoulevardGreat food & they accept reservations!
https://www.facebook.com/EvangelinesRestaurant/
https://www.jimnnicks.com/menus/tuscaloosa/bar-b-q/
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Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
305 21st Ave https://www.jimnnicks.com/menus/tuscaloosa/bar-b-q/
Rama Jama’s
1000 Paul W Bryant Dr https://www.facebook.com/RAMA-JAMAS-112656732514/
Taco Mama is an authentic Mexican food cantina. They promise to give you the best in Mexican cuisine with your favorite beer on the side!
http://www.tacomamaonline.com/
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Taco Mama Tuscaloosa
2104A University BlvdTaco Mama is an authentic Mexican food cantina. They promise to give you the best in Mexican cuisine with your favorite beer on the side!
http://www.tacomamaonline.com/
Looking for delivery or a quick sandwich downtown. Subs-N-You has been serving Tuscaloosa for over 20 years.
https://www.facebook.com/Subs-N-You-209148532451274/?fref=ts
Subs-N-You
2427 University BoulevardLooking for delivery or a quick sandwich downtown. Subs-N-You has been serving Tuscaloosa for over 20 years.
https://www.facebook.com/Subs-N-You-209148532451274/?fref=ts
Edelweiss
2324 4th StGreat sports pub & restaurant that offers seasonal patio seating.
http://billyssportsgrill.com/
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Billy's Sports Grill
430 Main AveGreat sports pub & restaurant that offers seasonal patio seating.
http://billyssportsgrill.com/
Kozy's
3510 Loop RdRefined American fare & cocktails are served in a cozy bungalow amid vintage Hollywood decor.
The restaurant was voted as "best hole in the wall" and as having the "best steak" by readers of Tuscaloosa magazine in 2011. Former University of Alabama students and Tuscaloosa residents still write in online restaurant reviews that it feels just like the place they remember from their times there in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Nick's specialty drink is the Nickodemus. Great Filets, Ribeyes and Onion Rings.
https://www.facebook.com/Nicks-in-the-Sticks-471916026339840/?fref=ts
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Nick's Original Filet House
4018 Culver RdThe restaurant was voted as "best hole in the wall" and as having the "best steak" by readers of Tuscaloosa magazine in 2011. Former University of Alabama students and Tuscaloosa residents still write in online restaurant reviews that it feels just like the place they remember from their times there in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Nick's specialty drink is the Nickodemus. Great Filets, Ribeyes and Onion Rings.
https://www.facebook.com/Nicks-in-the-Sticks-471916026339840/?fref=ts
An Urban Dining Experience in the Heart of Tuscaloosa on the Banks of the Beautiful Black Warrior River. Specialties include oysters, flatbread, steaks, and salads. As of August 2016, River is only open for dinner & limited reservations are also available upon request.
River has a modern & urban dining room with a spacious terrace where great food, craft beers, and personal service are always spot on. Minutes from Bryant-Denny Stadium and downtown Tuscaloosa, River also has on-site parking.
http://rivertuscaloosa.com/
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River
1650 Jack Warner PkwyAn Urban Dining Experience in the Heart of Tuscaloosa on the Banks of the Beautiful Black Warrior River. Specialties include oysters, flatbread, steaks, and salads. As of August 2016, River is only open for dinner & limited reservations are also available upon request.
River has a modern & urban dining room with a spacious terrace where great food, craft beers, and personal service are always spot on. Minutes from Bryant-Denny Stadium and downtown Tuscaloosa, River also has on-site parking.
http://rivertuscaloosa.com/
Mary's Cakes and Pastries is a locally owned, family operated homestyle bakery in historic downtown Northport. Glass cases are filled with stuffed croissants, cake shots, and dozens of shortbread cookies designed as footballs, elephants and houndstooth hats. Pristine counters display cakes for all occasions, from anniversaries to weddings. A comfortable dining room and porch are filled to the brim with customers enjoying treats.
http://www.maryscakesandpastries.com/
Mary's Cakes and Pastries LLC
412 22nd AveMary's Cakes and Pastries is a locally owned, family operated homestyle bakery in historic downtown Northport. Glass cases are filled with stuffed croissants, cake shots, and dozens of shortbread cookies designed as footballs, elephants and houndstooth hats. Pristine counters display cakes for all occasions, from anniversaries to weddings. A comfortable dining room and porch are filled to the brim with customers enjoying treats.
http://www.maryscakesandpastries.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
As much as Innisfree has evolved, it will always be that place to escape and have a good time. Whether it’s for a game day weekend, to reminisce on college days, or to create new memories, if you are looking for a good time, there’s only one thing to do - Head to the Free.
http://innisfreeirishpubs.com/home/tuscaloosa/
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Innisfree Pub
1925 University BlvdAs much as Innisfree has evolved, it will always be that place to escape and have a good time. Whether it’s for a game day weekend, to reminisce on college days, or to create new memories, if you are looking for a good time, there’s only one thing to do - Head to the Free.
http://innisfreeirishpubs.com/home/tuscaloosa/
Catch 22
2328 6th Sthttps://www.facebook.com/Catch-22-116955851656657/
Black Warrior Brewing Company
2216 University Blvdhttps://blackwarriorbrewing.com/
Wilhagan's Grille & Taproom
2209 4th Sthttp://wilhaganstaproom.com/Wilhagans_Tap_Room-Home_.html
Entertainment & Activities
I-Stadium ye-Bryant Denny
920 Paul W Bryant DrColeman Coliseum
1201 Coliseum DrIndian Hills Country Club
1650 Mcfarland Blvd NA premiere golf facility in Tuscaloosa. NorthRiver Yacht Club is located at the banks of Lake Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. NorthRiver is a private social, golf, tennis and health club with superb facilities. Membership is by invitation only.
https://www.northriveryc.com/
NorthRiver Yacht Club
2500 Yacht Club Way NEA premiere golf facility in Tuscaloosa. NorthRiver Yacht Club is located at the banks of Lake Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. NorthRiver is a private social, golf, tennis and health club with superb facilities. Membership is by invitation only.
https://www.northriveryc.com/
Arts & Culture
Established in 1938 through funds from the Public Works Administration (PWA), the historic Bama Theatre continues to captivate audiences with its twinkling lights and exciting year-round performance calendar.
http://bamatheatre.org/
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Bama Theatre
600 Greensboro Ave Established in 1938 through funds from the Public Works Administration (PWA), the historic Bama Theatre continues to captivate audiences with its twinkling lights and exciting year-round performance calendar.
http://bamatheatre.org/
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Tuscaloosa Museum of Art displays approximately 1000 works of fine and decorative arts. The collection was amassed by Jack Warner, over several decades, as investments for Gulf States Paper, now the Westervelt Company. Operated by 501 (c) foundation the museum was asked by the Westervelt Company to share its collection with the community to promote a better understanding of the arts and connecting to all areas of education. Considered to be one of the greatest private collections of American Art, it is truly a treasure within the community.
Gallery features artists such as: John Singer Sargent; George Luks; Edward Potthast; Andrew Wyeth; Jamie Wyeth; Edward Hicks; James A.M. Whistler; Albert Bierstadt; Basil Ede; Duncan Phyfe and Charles Lannieur.
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 6 PM
http://tuscaloosamoa.org/
Tuscaloosa Museum of Art: Home of the Westervelt Collection
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Tuscaloosa Museum of Art displays approximately 1000 works of fine and decorative arts. The collection was amassed by Jack Warner, over several decades, as investments for Gulf States Paper, now the Westervelt Company. Operated by 501 (c) foundation the museum was asked by the Westervelt Company to share its collection with the community to promote a better understanding of the arts and connecting to all areas of education. Considered to be one of the greatest private collections of American Art, it is truly a treasure within the community.
Gallery features artists such as: John Singer Sargent; George Luks; Edward Potthast; Andrew Wyeth; Jamie Wyeth; Edward Hicks; James A.M. Whistler; Albert Bierstadt; Basil Ede; Duncan Phyfe and Charles Lannieur.
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 6 PM
http://tuscaloosamoa.org/
The Paul W. Bryant Museum is located on the campus of the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founded in 1985, the museum was opened in 1988 to "house the history of Alabama football, with special emphasis on the legendary coach Bear Bryant.
Open Daily: 9 AM - 4 PM
http://bryantmuseum.com/
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Paul W. Bryant Museum
300 Paul W Bryant DrThe Paul W. Bryant Museum is located on the campus of the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founded in 1985, the museum was opened in 1988 to "house the history of Alabama football, with special emphasis on the legendary coach Bear Bryant.
Open Daily: 9 AM - 4 PM
http://bryantmuseum.com/
For more than 150 years, the Alabama Museum of Natural History has celebrated Alabama's natural history and beauty through exhibitions, collections and quality programs of teaching, research, and service. Explore Alabama with remarkable exhibitions and specimen collections detailing Alabama's natural history and ancient past.
https://almnh.ua.edu/
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Alabama Museum of Natural History
427 6th AveFor more than 150 years, the Alabama Museum of Natural History has celebrated Alabama's natural history and beauty through exhibitions, collections and quality programs of teaching, research, and service. Explore Alabama with remarkable exhibitions and specimen collections detailing Alabama's natural history and ancient past.
https://almnh.ua.edu/
Shopping
Pants Store Tuscaloosa
2223 University BlvdLash and Brow Spa
1800 McFarland Blvd EAuthentic hardware store that's located on Main Avenue in Historic Downtown Northport. J.H. Anders Mercantile Co. opened it's doors at this location in January 1909. It's now referred to as Anders Hardware.
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Anders Hardware Company, Inc.
419 Main AveAuthentic hardware store that's located on Main Avenue in Historic Downtown Northport. J.H. Anders Mercantile Co. opened it's doors at this location in January 1909. It's now referred to as Anders Hardware.
The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market at the River Market is now open every Saturday from 7 AM - 12 PM.
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Tuscaloosa River Market
1900 Jack Warner PkwyThe Tuscaloosa Farmers Market at the River Market is now open every Saturday from 7 AM - 12 PM.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Northwood Crossings
2300 McFarland BlvdWinn-Dixie
4205 University Blvd EPublix Super Market at University Town Center
1190 University BlvdWalmart Neighborhood Market
1660 McFarland BlvdParks & Nature
Tuscaloosa Riverwalk
Tuscaloosa RiverwalkLake Tuscaloosa was constructed in 1970 in response to the rising population of Tuscaloosa, which began to consume more water than its two current reservoirs, Harris Lake and Lake Nicol, could provide. A dam was constructed on North River, flooding the area that would become Lake Tuscaloosa. In relation to the other two lakes, Lake Tuscaloosa became the most bountiful of the three, pushing Harris Lake to only handle industrial water and Lake Nicol for use as a backup. Currently, Lake Tuscaloosa's water is treated for human consumption as well as providing some industrial raw water.
Lake Tuscaloosa Dam
Lake Tuscaloosa was constructed in 1970 in response to the rising population of Tuscaloosa, which began to consume more water than its two current reservoirs, Harris Lake and Lake Nicol, could provide. A dam was constructed on North River, flooding the area that would become Lake Tuscaloosa. In relation to the other two lakes, Lake Tuscaloosa became the most bountiful of the three, pushing Harris Lake to only handle industrial water and Lake Nicol for use as a backup. Currently, Lake Tuscaloosa's water is treated for human consumption as well as providing some industrial raw water.
Lake Nicol is a relatively small but versatile man-made lake about twenty minutes away from downtown Tuscaloosa. It offers a seemingly secluded and somewhat uncrowded natural location very near to the city. Lake Nicol has several miles of unofficial trails that circle the west bank of the lake which features up to forty foot cliffs that provide both cliff jumping and an excellent view of the lake. Lake Nicol also has a boat/kayak/canoe launch area right next to the parking area. Nicol is over three miles long, and with different inlets, cliffs, and an island to explore, there is plenty to do on the water. A great place to take beginners canoe camping for the first time!
Outer Cliff Trails of Lake Nicol
Lake Nicol is a relatively small but versatile man-made lake about twenty minutes away from downtown Tuscaloosa. It offers a seemingly secluded and somewhat uncrowded natural location very near to the city. Lake Nicol has several miles of unofficial trails that circle the west bank of the lake which features up to forty foot cliffs that provide both cliff jumping and an excellent view of the lake. Lake Nicol also has a boat/kayak/canoe launch area right next to the parking area. Nicol is over three miles long, and with different inlets, cliffs, and an island to explore, there is plenty to do on the water. A great place to take beginners canoe camping for the first time!