I was there for a conference and staying at a nearby hotel. This was a short distance away and I…read moream glad it was. Because I walked, I didn't know where their parking was located but there is a parking lot in the back and side street. Very cool set up with bar seating. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I would recommend their happy hour. The Margaritas were really good and street tacos were small but filling. I enjoyed them so much I went back a 2nd day. They have outside seating also. I can see a small group coming here and having a great time. I was traveling solo and still had a great time sitting at the bar. It's a great location with the riverwalk in walking distance and you can walk off food if you indulge too much. If in town again, I will be back.

Parking is kinda funky but we found space near the front door. Visited Friday afternoon &…read moreimmediately seated. We had Guanabana flavored margaritas on the rocks, and it was surprisingly pretty good! They had a special $20 for a pitcher for 4 ppl. Fajita gumbo was really good and hot! The noodle soup however was warm & didn't look good so I passed on it. They also have good music. Our server was patient & kind. I ordered Birra tacos to go for my parents. Overall I Will definitely visit again when in town.

If you're looking for great food, a fun atmosphere, and a place full of character, The Avenue Pub…read moreis a must-visit! The food was absolutely amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. From the moment you walk in, the rustic vibe and welcoming atmosphere make you feel right at home. Great service, great people, and even better food. Get the Salty Dog and Blackberry Smash! Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Roll Tide, Alabama!

The service was awesome Brittany was great…read more The Thai nachos was good! The steak sandwich was way salty.

While visiting my stepson at the U of Alabama, my wife and I heard that the Sanctuary was a cool…read moreplace. It definitely is! This former church has been turned into a great restaurant with live music. There's plenty of tables and a bar with a huge screen for sports. The band sets up in the corner up front. The food here is all small plates. Since there were 4 of us, we ordered quite a few. Some favorites were the Pork Belly Tacos, Steak Tacos, Chicken Salad Sliders, and the Steak A La Plancha. Together, with nice glasses of wine, this was an excellent dinner! The restaurant is off the beaten path from downtown and parking on the street is easy. If you're looking for something different, check out The Sanctuary!

recently visited The Sanctuary on 25th while attending my niece's law school graduation…read morecelebration. The facility was very nice, clean, and provided a pleasant atmosphere for our special occasion. The service was good, and the staff was attentive throughout our visit. As for the food, it was prepared well and appeared to be enjoyed by many in our group. Several people complimented their meals and seemed very satisfied. For me personally, the menu offerings and flavors were simply not the type of food I typically prefer. That's a matter of personal taste rather than food quality. Overall, I had a positive experience with the venue and service, but the cuisine was not quite my style. For that reason, I would give The Sanctuary on 25th a 3.5 out of 5 stars.

I would've easily given this a higher rating. But what caught me off guard was getting a 18%…read moreservice charge on my ticket. It's was only a party of three that consisted on two kids and myself. I didn't see anything indicating that they charge a service charge. This is my first time ever being charged a fee and it's was a cool $9 and change. If this is something that they do I want to know if anyone else experienced

#29... Best burrito I've ever had, hands down. Excellent…read moreservice by Emily . Chef Geraldo made it.

You came in clutch Japs.... I do appreciate that more than you can know…read more We were short on time and the area was completely filled with people from multiple parents and kids being in town together. We tried another place around the corner, Italian place, could not even get near the door. Hours long wait. It was freaking packed everywhere, we are lucky we even got to park blocks away. It was now or never, or just shitty party food later. Kid said she had been here before and it was good. I really just live to make her happy. So... We only had about an hour fifteen before we would be late to the thing we dressed up for, so it was crucial to eat, and get down asap. We walked in and were quoted 30 mins. I had to hit the restroom so I dipped quick. When I came back they were sat on the patio already. Sweet!!! Server had pulled them aside and told them to sit in her section outside. Love that!! It's all blue where we sat and made for some strange pics. It was nice on the patio though. It was one of those few nights in Tuscaloosa when you can eat outside comfortably. We ordered fast and had a few different dishes. Nothing outstanding about it but I would come and dine again to see what's really up. I look back now and see some interesting options. I had a big ass verde burrito. Tasted great, I was feeling good at this point, so maybe...?? I ate some beans, they were fair. The burrito was tasty and enough for two. No rice ingested. We also had chorizo queso dip too. I liked it a good bit. It had pico and tortillas to make good roll ups. Very tasty. I want more right now. Kid tore up the quesadilla. I don't even know what it was she ate it so fast. C had the taco roll things with bacon and steak. She loved them! The potatoes that came with them were great. I should have tried a taco thing but didn't. I took some of her fried potatoes, added the cheese dip chorizo stuff, and wrapped it into a tortilla with pico, hot sauce, and salsa. Holy shit was it good!!!! Beer was cold. C got drunk. Good times!! We made the event with time to spare. Winning See you again my little savior. '26 - 36

I would give this a restaurant a 0 if I could. We waited for 20 minutes and no server ever came and…read moretried to get our drink order or food. We even asked another server who was walking around if our section had someone waiting on it. Really tried to wait it out because I understand that sometimes there is a wait. But the final straw really was when 2 other tables who got sat after us had servers come get their drink orders and food orders. We left our spot and just walked out the door.

Putting shrimp in the fajita quesadilla was a $3 upcharge as compared to the $1-2 on the menu for…read moreother items. The shrimp tasted like they seasoned it with ocean water. There were grilled tomatoes in the quesadilla, which also tasted unseasoned. There may have been zero seasoning in my entire quesadilla, honestly. My rice was very good. Birria tacos were okay, nothing special. Sauce had little flavor. Server was... fine.. No strong feelings about him either way. It was very nicely decorated inside, music was fine and not distracting. The art was very pretty.

The place was really busy that's a great first sign, the hostess was really sweet and very…read moreprofessional. The waiter was fast and polite with the service. The food was amazing and incredible. The food was at the right temperature and was perfect. Haven't had good Mexican food like this in a while. The restaurant was very clean and the bathrooms was spotless.

great service , great food, great view! deserves much more than 4.3 stars. It can get busy but it's…read moreworth the wait.

Second trip to River Restaurant starts off on a bad note. We arrived at 10:35 a.m. and the inside…read moredining room was only about half full with several empty tables, and the outdoor seating area, which we specifically requested, also had open tables. Still, we were told there would be a 15-20 minute wait. We waited about 35 minutes before seating. Make it make sense. That said, the restaurant sits right along the Black Warrior River, which offers a really pleasant view, especially from the patio. On a cool spring day like today, it's hard to beat outdoor seating here. Tuscaloosa is buzzing with football fans for the annual A-Day spring game, which adds to the energy around town. My better half ordered the shrimp and grits, and I went with the steak fajita bowl, minus the sunny-side-up egg. Even at my age, I can't do the runny yolk situation, I always ask for my eggs over hard. With that change, I'll say the fajita bowl jumped up to one of my top breakfast/brunch go-to dishes in town. Yes, I know it's technically brunch, but it was before 11 a.m., so I'm calling it breakfast. The shrimp and grits were solid, though the tails were still on the shrimp, which meant a bit of extra peeling at the table, my wife wasn't a fan of that part, but she still finished the dish and enjoyed it overall. Only minor gripe on the food side: ice seems to be a rare commodity here, I'd love a few more cubes in the water. But overall, the food was very good, the patio seating is absolutely the way to go, and the river view is fantastic.

We may have been the "old folks" in the room at Roll Call, but this rooftop spot made us feel like…read morepart of the scene. The place has a hip crowd, great energy, and an atmosphere that's hard not to love. It's clean, stylish, and laid out perfectly -- a lounge for relaxing, a bar for the drinkers, and tables for those of us who still prefer sitting down to enjoy our meal. The outdoor patio overlooking the city streets is the real winner, especially when you catch that evening breeze. I had the Rooftop Fries, which were off the chain good -- crispy, flavorful, and dangerously snackable. My wife went with the Caramel Cheesecake, and it was every bit as good as it sounds. I'm a sucker for a good cheesecake, and this one definitely hit the spot. Roll Call also features live entertainment, and I'm already planning to come back one night to sit back and listen to some local talent slapping the strings of that guitar. Great food, good vibes, and music in the air -- what more can you ask for?

Roll Call absolutely delivered. Skyanne and Robby took care of us like we were VIPs... or at least…read morelike we looked like we knew somebody. Top-notch service from start to finish. The pepperoni pizza? Perfectly crispy, cheesy, and downright dangerous if you're trying to "eat light." The sliders were so good I briefly considered blocking anyone else at the table from grabbing one. Zero regrets. The bar was stacked, the drinks were strong enough to make you forget you promised yourself "just one," and the prices didn't punch you in the wallet. Rare combo these days. The music was on point, the view from the restaurant made everything taste even better, and the all-ages crowd gave it a fun, laid-back vibe. If you're looking for great food, great drinks, and great service -- Roll Call is exactly where you need to be. Highly recommend.