My family ate at Nick's in the Sticks on Thursday, April 30. The waiters were great. We loved Spoon! The fried onion rings were some of the best. The bacon wrapped filets were cooked to perfection. Good house salads and baked potatoes. This place hasn't changed in over 38 years. Simple but good. Almost like stepping back in time to a diner atmosphere from the 50s or 60s. I hope to return again the next time I'm in Ttown! read more

The food was cold when they finally brought our order before are appetizers ? Besides all that the owners of this establishment have shown their true colors by disrespecting black Americans that visited their restaurant. But if you have no issues with that then put your white sheet on and start eating. read more

Was in town for a 'Bama game (Roll Tide!) and had to try this locals spot that I had heard about. Really enjoyed the old school feel both inside and out. Small location so there will be a wait. But that's ok, have a drink or adult beverage while you wait. Yes! That's a thing. Food is just like mom and dad used to make. A good old fashioned meal. Great atmosphere inside. Service was on point with our server checking on us multiple times which we appreciated. Overall, a must when in Tuscaloosa when in the mood for an old school meal. read more

The food was great, service was good and the restaurant was clean, comfortable and welcoming read more

Nick's Original Filet House - Large Filet (6 Oz.) - Steakhouses Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Not what it used to be. It's a shame. Nicks in the Sticks used to be the place to go for a hurricane and a bacon wrapped filet. The video of the owner dropping a hard n word ruined it for everyone. I actually always assumed the place was Black owned. Ambience? It's smaller than my living room. Seats about 20. Always hours long waits. Maybe after the racism incident, it's easier to get in. Shame read more

Great service and one of the best steaks I've ever had. Drinks were also delicious and loved the sides. We will definitely go again.

Ive been coming here for years. my most recent visits I have found the food and atmosphere to have severely declined. the food is undercooked and so over seasoned with racism that you can't taste anything else except a hint of stupidity. read more

Disgusting food! I got food salmonella. I will Never dine here again!!!! The service was terrible and it is extremely over priced! read more

Tough and flavorless steak, very salty, maybe that added some flavor but not good. Our visit to this wonderful city was blemished a little, but we are still glad to have a good visit with our cousins' family. We will not come back to this restaurant. read more

Best steaks in Tuscaloosa! Love the old school ambiance and the house salad dressing. Fun place to have dinner.

Love this place and the staff. Great food and better drinks - been a post hunting trip staple for years.

I will update this when I can, but have to give this a one star based on my experience. My son and I were doing some volunteer work half an hour away from Tuscaloosa. We knocked off early to check into our hotel, get cleaned up, and to give Nick's, specifically, a try. At 7:30 there was no parking. My son walked in while I waited to turn around and try to find an alternative. The line was out the door and the wait was "about two hours." What!? They close at 9. We had forgone lunch for this treat...so this was disappointing. One star for the overpromising hype compared with the infrastructure under-delivery for the demand. Disappointing that they can't keep up at the end of dinner...on a weekday...in the summer with little to no college students. read more

Came in early on a Friday and the place wasn't busy yet but still had to wait a bit longer than I would have expected. Some of us were given sticky menus (nasty) and our table was still damp. Smelled like used wet rags. Overall food was a bit bland and definitely could have used more seasoning and flavor. I do have to say that a plus is the larger portions. Everything was just eh...but what made the experience sub par was the horribly dirty bathrooms. Makes you wonder if they keep the bathrooms dirty like that...I can only imagine the cleanliness of their kitchen. read more

Family and I were in town for a campus visit. We wanted a local haunt and found this on Yelp. It was absolutely fantastic. We came on a Wednesday night and it was packed which is always a good sign. We signed in for a table and grabbed a beer to wait. We probably waited 30 minutes and it was well worth it. My son and I had the Ribeye while my wife had the filet. They were all excellent! read more

Nick's Original Filet House - Steeped in tradition, exceptional food and pre-inflationary pricing. Can't go wrong here! - Steakhouses Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Such a fun experience. We got fried chicken, baked potatoes, small filet, onion rings, salad. We went at 8 on a Fri night and lucked out with virtually no wait. We were quickly seated. The service was friendly. Our food was delicious. One suggestion is to get real butter for the potatoes. The onion rings are the thick beer batter kind. One is literally all you can eat bc they are so dense. Prices are reasonable. read more

Got the large filet , I have never had a tough filet in my life, till tonight . Filet of what? When you order the highest price steak on menu , one would expect a cut from the tenderloin . Service was ok , not super friendly . Wife had a Nicodemus , the drink was not even stirred . Shrimp batter was under cooked on the shrimp appetizer. Had heard so many good things about this place , we were so disappointed. Ambiance was as to be expected for an establishment of that size. read more

Awesome service food was great.. a must try .. grab a drink and wait for your seat it's worth it!

I've been coming to Nick's for 40 plus years primarily on football weekends although we typically go there on Thursdays to avoid the crowd. It has never been about the food quality (it's good but not the best filet I've ever had), it has always about the nostalgia of re-living our old college days. Much like others writing reviews, we too experienced issues with management. We will never return!! read more

Food is trash and the service was worse. The lady was taking pics and talking on the phone.

Understaffed on a Friday evening. A few empty tables but no one being seated. Food was just OK. Either an off night, or it's slipping.

This place is exactly what it said it would be...a good steak for a low low price. I can't wait to go back. This is such a cool Tuscaloosa great with lots of Bama memorabilia and just the right bit of country friendly lovin! I loved the bacon wrapped filet, loaded baked potato, and salad that came out before the meal. The service was awesome and the price was great. I think one of the coolest things was the cash bar out front while you wait for your table. I don't know what it is like during the week but it was FULL by 5:30 on Friday night. So, either get there early or plan to wait for a table and get sloshed at the cash bar! read more

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I do not recommend Nick's restaurant to anyone. The food is often served cold and undercooked. The service is unwelcoming and some customers found it intimidating. Avoid at all cost. read more

Cute place, but the food wasn't great. The ribeye was too salty. My son ordered the chicken & it really wasn't edible. Not worth the 2 hour wait. read more

Affectionately known as "Nick's in the Sticks", this place is a Tuscaloosa gem. The restaurant was established in 1939. The decor is authentically dated with pieces of UA's football history. The dining room is small and crowded. There are approximately a dozen tables and a few stool seats at the bar. The ceiling is plastered with dollar bills. This is the epitome of a "hole in the wall". It is very popular, and you will likely have to wait for a table. The menu is simple and no-nonsense. All you need to know is filet mignon (large or small), baked potato or onion rings, and salad with their homemade ranch/blue cheese dressing. There are other options, but if you have made it to the "sticks" you should live large. I ordered my filet cooked medium rare. The steak was prepared "old school"; it is wrapped in a strip of fatty bacon. My steak was cooked to my liking, and it was tender and flavorful. My baked potato and salad were nothing special, but exactly what you would expect. There are two house specialty drinks. The Nicodemus and the Zombie. They are the same concoction, except the Nicodemus is topped with more alcohol. The drinks are bright red, and taste like party punch straight from UA's fraternity row. When I was in college we called this stuff "jungle juice". You should try one to complete your T-town experience. read more

Always great. Never disappointed in years of visits. Service is good with great portions. Neat hole in the wall atmosphere. Highly recommend

The place was filthy. Food was over cooked and very expensive. Service almost non existent. Horrible experience.

We finally tried Nick's in the Sticks and we were not disappointed! The food and drinks were great, and the atmosphere (very mom-and-pop-ish) was very welcoming. The staff is also very hardworking, polite, and attentive. The restaurant is small, so if you plan on eating inside, be prepared to sit close to another party. We went on a random Wednesday evening and there were a few tables still available when we arrived. Their famous cocktail is called the Nicodemus and it is pretty good. Be careful, because it can sneak up on you after 2 or 3. I ordered the Nick burger and my husband ordered the Ribeye. We were both very satisfied with our meals. The prices are also very affordable. This place is honestly one of the best deals in town. Actually, on that note...the restaurant isn't centrally located in Tuscaloosa, but it is approximately 15-20 minutes from UA. It is actually closer to Stillman College. read more

Nick's Original Filet House - The Nicodemus (signature drink) and a cup of water. - Steakhouses Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Five stars for atmosphere. Five stars for service. The food was good and I would recommend it to anyone but it's not great. You can find a better steak but you won't find a better experience. read more

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Let's just say. It's not your typical restaurant. Service is ok, very apologetic. Food is right at par. If you don't buy alcohol, you get pretty much ignored. The server forgot to give us our drinks even after food was delivered. But I went up and complained a little. Manager was very apologetic, and got things straightened up for us. We really didn't need anything taken off our check, but they did anyways. Which we did appreciate. The filets are really good. That's the only reason this place didn't get a 1 star rating. For once my review will be a simple short one. read more

I remember home game days making the trip to "Nicks in the Sticks" and ordering the small filet and a Zombie at prices even a poor student could afford. None of the waiters ever wrote down your order but always remembered it perfectly. Whenever my father would come visit, he always insisted we eat here. It has been a while since I have been so I am glad to see it is still in business and doing as well as ever. read more

Great place to hang the FOOD not what it once was and the place is FILTHY tops of salt and pepper covered in dirt toilet about to fall thru the floor so beware if you have a beer or three and fall off. Lol read more

Lol idk why I ended up here but prob bc I'm a fat ass but I'm so glad I did. The food was bomb, like a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile bomb - I like gizzards and livers but never had them fried before and Y'ALL. If you like them GET THEM. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and it was still tender and juicy reheated two days later for lunch. Also there's nothing wrong with a $12 fillet either. The service was as casual and attentive as eating at your grandmas house. The only bad aspect was that the people in front of the entrance weren't wearing mask at all, but that's more of a function of stupidity and selfishness read more

When the word "Nick's" is mentioned in Tuscaloosa, you usually have to have to qualify it because it's either in reference to Nick Saban the revered coach of Alabama or Nick's Steak House. The next obvious question is does Nick Saban own Nick's? Locals hate that question and the answer is no. Also known as "Nick's in the Sticks", they have been around since 1939. It's rumored that they have resisted expanding in fear of losing their homestyle charm. This leads to the problem of space as their popularity grows and the lines grow longer and longer. If you're not there when they open for dinner, expect a long long wait. And not in a nice waiting area with padded benches, but outside in hopefully decent weather. Our party of 7 were standing outside in chilly temperatures. Even their parking lot is a simple dirt field with patches of gravel. If you look up "hole in the wall" in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of Nick's. The interior is as cramped as their outside waiting area is vast. There are only about 10 to 12 tables, a small bar that you can't sit at since there are really no spaces for stools. The walls are plastered with Alabama memorabilia includes yes, Nick Saban. Interestingly their ceiling is coated with autographed dollar bills. Their menu is as simple as their restaurant. 4 pages of drinks, burgers, desserts and of course their steaks. They are also known for their special cocktail they affectionately named Nicodemus. You can see the bright red drink in the dispenser on the bar. My entree came with a salad. It looked like it was from a simple bagged salad but their salad dressing "caddy" was outstanding especially their ranch. I suspect their most popular order is the filet and baked potato. Everyone in our party ordered that except William who got the hamburger. I got the "large" 6 oz filet which arrived wrapped with bacon around it's circumference. It reminded me of the Omaha bacon wrapped filets you can order online. I wonder if Omaha stole the idea from Nick's? I ordered my filet medium rare but most of my filet was closer to medium. Seasoned beautifully and tasting just as scrumptious, my filet hit the spot. The baked potato arrived wrapped in foil with the skin crisped just the right amount. I got mine "dressed" so it came with a slice of American cheese. Not what you would normally expect, but this is the famous Nick's. You'll also not expect what you will pay when you get the bill. That slice of cheese and simple decor is probably why you can get a filet, baked potato and salad for under $20! This isn't Flemings after all, it's Nick's. I'm glad I finally had a chance to eat here. There is so much history and presence just sitting under that dollar-billed ceiling. Service was excellent, food was good and company was even better. If you get the chance, check them out. You can then say you've eaten at the famous Nick's in the the Sticks. read more

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Amazing hidden gem just outside town hence the nickname "Nicks in the sticks". Really not far out so don't hesitate to go. Great food and atmosphere. Love finding these places when traveling. One big thing. If someone tells you get there early they MEAN it. They open at 5 and we got there about 5:15 and waited about an hour and a half to get a table. Well worth the wait and struck up a conversation with a family who traveled up from Houston to catch the UK-Alabama game as well. Time went quick and enjoyed their famous Nickademous cocktail too. read more

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One of my favorites!! This place has atmosphere to spare. Every time I visit I feel a little bit more like family. The filet is well worth any wait you may have BUT be careful of their signature drink. They sneak up in you. read more

Nick's Original Filet House, a.k.a. Nick's in then Stick, is an established institution located on the western edge of the city of Tuscaloosa. The restaurant building is nothing flashy. It's a small single level, brick building. The dining area is small, seating for maybe 40 people. That said, expect a wait (unless you arrive when they open). The food is consistently excellent. My go to meal is the large filet (6 oz) with a side of onion rings. A small salad is also severed with the meal along with rolls. read more

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Oh, Nick's in the Sticks, how much I love you! I haven't been here since I was an undergraduate 40 years ago, and it feels just the same. Same lively, fun atmosphere, same great steaks, same good prices. Even though we had to wait fir awhile in a downpour, it was worth every soggy Minute's wait! I hope to come back sooner next time. read more

Great place to hang out and drink while you wait on your table...Small place so big parties might wait a bit longer...had 3 nicodemus drinks and was feeling pretty good before i ate..onion rings are crazy good and the T bone was better than most in town...def going back read more

Nick's Original Filet House - T bone and loaded potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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A bit out of the way, but food was ok... 5 star dining? No, but not 1 star either. A good place to stop for the college parent atmospheres.

"Nick's in the sticks" This place is a cute mom and pop restaurant with a great atmosphere. Everything is super cheap. Got the large filet 6oz for under $20 and it was bacon wrapped and well worth it since it came with a salad and homemade onion rings. Plenty of food! Now the best part is the drinks! $2.5 beers ($4 Stella)and $5.50 nicodemus drink was great with 151 proof rum, tastes like Hawaiian punch. Would recommend and hopefully can make it back some day. They stay busy! read more

Nick's Original Filet House - Large Filet (6 Oz.) Nicksburger - Steakhouses Near Me - Tuscaloosa, Alabama