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.

Friendly service and got some good grub! Totally pigged out. Drank the water through my nose!…read more Except my burger came with bacon But the staff kindly replaced it!

10/10 - no notes!!! One of the best burgers I've had. Service was fast and they were nice. Fun dive…read morebar vibe inside. I got the cheeseburger - simple but amazing. My husband got the Greg Brady, which has macaroni and BBQ chips on it - so yummy! I'm already looking forward to my next burger from here!!!

Excellent experience, plan on walking, parking is terrible! The food was good,must try.Be prepared…read moreto walk and wait for a table.

If you know downtown Tuscaloosa, you know getting into Urban Bar & Kitchen usually requires…read morepatience--and a willingness to stand around waiting for the doors to open. But spring break week flipped the script in the best way possible. Tonight, my wife and I met up with some good friends for a pre-retirement dinner, and with the college crowd scattered to the beaches, downtown felt like it belonged to us "seasoned locals" again. No lines, no crowds--just a quick call ahead and we were seated within minutes. That alone felt like a win. We started things off with the fried green tomatoes--a true Southern delicacy and, let's be honest, acid reflux's favorite dance partner. Worth it? Absolutely. These were hot, crispy, and full of flavor. The kind of dish that would make Grandma nod in approval. No shortcuts, just done right. For the entrée, I went with the UBK Pasta--blackened chicken, sausage, and shrimp tossed with corkscrew pasta probably crafted in a cast iron skillet. It came out hot and packed with flavor, carrying just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting without overwhelming the dish. Exactly how I like it. My wife stuck with a proven winner: the shrimp & grits. She's had it before, and once again, it delivered. Consistency matters, and this dish continues to hit the mark every time. Now, not everything was quite as smooth. Our waitress wasn't exactly channeling that warm Southern hospitality you hope for. Let's just say she wasn't "Miss Dolly" serving smiles with a side of charm. The service leaned a bit on the impatient side--subtle (and not-so-subtle) hints that our time at the table was up, including clearing drinks before we were even finished. At one point I joked about going to the restroom but worried I might come back to find my chair gone. Still, when the food is this good, it carries the experience. Urban Bar & Kitchen continues to deliver where it matters most--on the plate. The atmosphere was relaxed thanks to spring break timing, the food was as strong as ever, and the company made it even better. As for the service... maybe she was just ready for her own spring break reunion. Happens to the best of us. Final takeaway: Go for the food--it's consistently excellent. And if you can catch a quieter night like this one, even better.

I've been coming to Freddy's here in Tuscaloosa since it first opened, and while I've always had…read moresolid experiences, today was by far the best visit yet. I ordered the Freddy's Original Double, which I've had plenty of times before, but today it just hit different. The burger was cooked perfectly--fresh off the grill, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The toppings were spot on and balanced just right. When a burger is dripping with juices as you bite into it, you know it's done right. Nobody wants one of those dry, Sahara-desert burgers where you need a sip of water after every bite. This one definitely wasn't that. If the burgers are cooked like they were today every time, this place would be slam packed 24/7. The service was great too--quick turnaround, friendly smile at the register, and good food on a Sunday afternoon after church. I also noticed a Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich on the menu that looks like it might be fire, so I'll definitely be back soon to give that one a try. Great job today, Freddy's. Keep turning out burgers like that and you'll keep me coming back.

The service was, unfortunately, nonexistent…read more We stopped in about an hour before closing, so there was still plenty of time to order. If it had only been a few minutes before closing, we never would have gone in. When we walked in, the two employees behind the counter immediately seemed annoyed that customers had arrived. We stood at the front counter waiting to order for about 15 minutes. During that entire time, neither employee acknowledged us, made eye contact, or even said they'd be with us shortly. Instead, they slowly walked around, appearing visibly irritated and mumbling under their breath. I kept thinking someone would eventually help us, but after waiting that long without even being acknowledged, we finally left and went somewhere else. I was honestly shocked because I've never experienced service like that before. Unfortunately, I can't comment on the food since we never even had the opportunity to place an order.

We had a large party of 15 come here. We made reservations before so they were able to accommodate…read moreus all. I really liked what they've done with the space. It's so pretty. I had the Mexican Torta with carnitas and it was delicious. Everyone got a wide variety of dishes and I heard no complaints all around. Our server was nice and the food came out fast. I will definitely be going back.

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.

When you first walk in you see a diner style restaurant. There is a box of roasted peanuts to snack…read moreon while you wait. They have Great burgers and fries! I love the topping selection. The fries are crunchy and creamy and overfilled so I'm glad we shared one. It's pricey but so is everything these days. It was well worth it just to see the smile on my husband's happy belly and face.

Good food, fresh ingredients, good service. I went with my children and they loved everything.read more

Wanted so bad to give this a 5/5, but it was just okay. The…read moresignature is the mint tea, but I was just not a fan. My fiancé loves the mint tea here, so it's just opinionated taste buds. I got the chicken gyro with lentil soup. The chicken gyro was good but a little bland and small. The fries were good and well seasoned. The lentil soup was just not good at all. It was a broth consistency, and I've only ever had a thicker robust lentil soup. I tried doctoring it with salt and pepper, but to no avail on being able to eat it. My finance's gyro plate was great though! The meat was 10/10, Taziki sauce was nicely flavored, good texture and season on rice, nice Greek salad and lots of gyro bread. Service was fast and staff were friendly. Tables weren't clean, but it looks more like a college place to go. Will get a plate/platter next time instead of the wraps, or just a good ol burger and fry.

Went to Hooligan's for lunch and it was delicious! Went with a group, so it's a good size if you…read morewant to go with friends! I had the grilled cheese and fries, and the fry seasoning was so good! Service was fast and the lady who took our orders was nice! Will come back :)

My husband and I visited Metro Diner for a late lunch/early dinner. He chose the meat lovers…read moreomelette and I chose the teriyaki salmon metro bowl! The food was Ahhhmazing!!! Our server was Maia, who is so sweet, was very attentive to our requests and questions. And the atmosphere is always laid back. Love it!! Highly recommend!!!

We arrived over 35 minutes ago, we have no food, no refill offers. We normally love this eatery,…read morewhat happened? 40 minutes and the food arrived. The staff is having a great time chatting but they're ignoring customers. The food is not to the normal standard. This team is not focused on customer service. Do better! I'm fairly regular here and I think we need a time out. It's not me, it's you

For being a fast food spot, this place worked its way to one of my top fav fast food joint, burgers…read morewere hella good ngl, the milkshakes.. , and the price you pay?? You definitely can't beat that coming from LA, everything expensive but here?? You get a big milkshake for $1 extra, a tray and 2 sides for $11? Say less.., recommending yall try this, and they open late late??

This was the spot I wanted to hit up because it's just classic college town food. We ordered the…read morevalue meals and quite a value they were. Simple quality ingredients at a descent price. Definitely worth it for a meal any time of day or night.

A delicious and juicy cheeseburger served with an enormous basket of fries, tater tots or onion…read morerings for $6 even. A must try. Be warned, however, that it takes the kitchen up to 15 min to cook your burger since it's cooked fresh. You can get around that by calling in your order ahead of time. Also, even though the restaurant closes at 7, the grill turned off at 5:45.