Keep in mind this is a hotel bar at Homewood Suites. It's a great clean hotel bar. The staff were…read morefantastic. Shout out to Irvin! He was tentative and fun to chat with. The Quad deviled eggs were an interesting concept. Can't say I'd recommend them. The Signature 205 Dip was not good. It's made with 4 cheeses, but the cream cheese over powers the entire dish. The Stephy cocktail may not be something everyone likes, but I really enjoyed it. Dr. Pepper with bourbon sounds odd, but I loved it. Hopefully you made it this far. The Autumn Ember Dip was fantastic. It was by far the best item we had. If you don't order anything else from the menu, you have to get the dip!! You can't go wrong.

The 205 is a fine restaurant with a lot of novelty that unfortunately has to do a lot of heavy…read morelifting within my overall score. The server we had was pleasant and apologetic, but the wait time for our food (party of 6, but nothing too intricately ordered) was borderline unacceptable. We were on a time constraint due to a concert that night, and very nearly had to leave when half of our party hadn't even received our food yet. I had the "Elevated Burger", which was pretty good but nothing special. I had ordered onion rings as my side, and when my dish was finally served I had gotten fries instead- but again, too little time to raise a fuss. We all enjoyed our dinner, but the wait ate up any goodwill we had. The view, however, is fantastic especially as the sun begins to set. Maybe when I have more time to kill, I'll give 205 another shot but until I see an improvement in service it will not be a high priority.

Everything about Hopper's Corner Bar is what you want for your night out in Tuscaloosa!!…read moreHopper's provides unbelievable customer service while providing some of the best crafted cocktails available anywhere in town. If you've never visited this absolute Diamond of what a bar should be in Tuscaloosa, you've missed out! Go check it out. You'll find your new go to once you experience a night at Hopper's!

I've been coming here since I was at UA, and I love the vibes! Now that I'm back, NT is definitely…read moremy bar of choice as far as nightlife goes! Even Friday nights aren't as super packed as others! It's usually loud just like other bars, so if you're sensitive to noise like me, being earbuds or headphones! Bartenders are super nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place if you're new to the bar scene or an old pro! Their signature drinks are delicious, but I always go for my usual vodka cran and lemon drop shot, which run about $15 before tipping. Very reasonable for being downtown in a college town! Great for groups, date night, or if you're feeling like going solo. Will definitely be coming back!

Went here for the first time last Saturday with some friends and we had a great time!…read moreI wish I had come here before, so I could've had more time to come here while I was a student. The vibes are great for meeting with friends and catching up. It's got plenty of comfortable seating, low lighting, and soft music. Do not come here if you're looking for a "club" vibe. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and patient, and helped me find the right drink. I started with the Malvado, which was awesome! It was the perfect level of sweetness and the ginger didn't over power it. It also was way bigger than I expected, which made the price more worth it. I then had the central perk, which was tasty but not very strong. I felt as though it could have had more of the actual liquors in it and less of the cream. Overall though it was good. I will definitely be back here, as my friends and I love it! I can't wait to try other drinks.

This is a great place to go eat…read more The food and service are good I would recommend this to anyone

After another big Alabama Crimson Tide baseball win--bringing out the brooms and finishing the…read moresweep on Sunday--my wife and I met up with some friends at The Sanctuary on 25th to celebrate. We've eaten here before and have been wanting to make it back, but between their popularity and our schedules, it's felt like trying to line up a dentist appointment during tax season. Tonight, though, everything finally clicked. We got there early and were greeted by two cheerful hostesses who promptly sat us in the corner... felt a little like we were back in kindergarten for talking too much, but we made it work. Oh--and if you're into live music during dinner, this place delivers. There's something about enjoying a good meal with live music in the background that just elevates the whole experience. It's also the kind of setting where local artists get their start, and you never know--you might be listening to someone on their way up. Once our waiter came over, we held off ordering while waiting on our "fashionably late" friends--who, for the record, treat arrival times more like loose suggestions. Eventually, the crew assembled and it was game on. I kept it simple to start: water, no lemon. Let's not contaminate perfectly good H2O--I want it 100 proof. For appetizers, we ordered the Fried Cauliflower and Fried Okra to share. And by "share," I mean I ordered them and then immediately abandoned that concept. Only child tendencies die hard. Both dishes were excellent. The fried okra, paired with their Creole ranch, absolutely stole the show--seriously, that sauce deserves its own fan club. The cauliflower was also very good, and the homemade remoulade held its own... just not quite on the Creole ranch level. Our friends ordered the Street Corn Dip, and while I didn't personally get any (again... sharing isn't my spiritual gift), I can confirm it was outstanding based on the fact that the dish came back cleaner than a whistle. One of the coolest parts of this place is the atmosphere. The building still carries that old church feel--you can almost picture folks sitting in pews listening to a sermon. These days, though, the only preaching happening is coming from the kitchen, and there's a "sinful" bar running along one wall that probably wouldn't have made the original blueprints. For the main course, my wife went with the Lobster Mac and Cheese, and I ordered the Chili Lime Shrimp. The mac and cheese was a solid choice--rich and flavorful--but just a touch on the dry side. A little more cream would take it to the next level... perfect, but not Jesus-walking-on-water perfect. The shrimp, on the other hand, was good but didn't quite live up to expectations. It started strong but didn't finish the game, and I ended up handing off the last few bites like a reliever coming out of the bullpen. All in all, The Sanctuary on 25th is a great addition to the Tuscaloosa food scene. Between the unique setting, strong appetizers, live music, and overall experience, it's definitely worth a visit. Just be prepared--it stays busy, and if you plan on sharing food, make sure you're sitting with better people than I am.

$10 for this???? 5 wings (flats/drummets) WOW! Not a good…read morerecommendation. I understand the economy is hard for businesses too...but geesh!

Came here after church for the first time and it was great! Cute area, amazing service, tasty and…read moregood quality food for a bar type restaurant. You can get burgers but also get entree like salmon here which were this place apart from just a regular burgers bar joint. Our party was celebrating a birthday and was so nice with all our needs (extra plates, napkins, forks, and knife to cut the cake). My sandwich was an oldie but goodie. The show stopper was definitely these house made chips! 10/10!!!

What an awesome place for a concert!!…read more My boys and I went to see cake here! We drove down from Alpharetta... about 4 hours, and spent the night so that we could catch cake that evening. The Amphitheater was awesome. Nestled in the heart of the downtown area it is truly a great venue. Not a bad seat in the house, lots of food and drink options, entry was simple getting out was easy! The sound quality was exceptional and honestly it was just a great time! I'd come back here for another concert any time.

So we went to see Alabama Shakes, my sister invited me and this is the first time I've been to this…read moreparticular amphitheater. The food booths were pretty much automated with credit card only ...no cash accepted so keep that in mind if you're thinking about getting food/drink at the venue. The only place that took cash was the T-shirt sales. There isn't any cover as it is an outdoors amphitheater, so bring a rain poncho and also make sure you carry a clear bag as they don't allow bags over a certain size. For bag particulars, it is best to check their website . It was an amazing concert and a very memorable visit.

Capone's 4th and 23rd is a place for the off group of college undergrads and midlife-crisis aged…read morefolk. The atmosphere is very bland and the crowd is loud, drunk, and not particularly friendly. Drinks here are on the weak and expensive side, and the pool table (not tables) is usually crowded by the same group of guys all night. Not a terrible place for karaoke and macrobrew beer, but there are plenty better in Tuscaloosa.

A couple weeks ago, a few friends and I went to karaoke night at Capone's 4th & 23rd. Bud Light was…read morehanding out lanyards and backpacks all night. The crowd got pretty big, it was a lot of fun! And yes I ended up singing a song or two! Here are some pictures to go along with the night: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.271555122962450.61736.148146561969974&type=3

On a recent road trip on our way back from Alabama to Texas my hubby and I decided to have a Cajun…read moreFood tour. We discovered Walk On's Sports Bistreaux in Tuscaloosa! What a find!!! The ambiance has a cool vibe with fun arcade games. TV monitors plaster the walls with live sports events. The service was phenomenal with happy servers! Great staff! The food was some of the best Cajun food we ever had, with unique twists on some of our favorite dishes. Scrumptious!! I ordered the Voodoo Shrimp and Grits. So good! Sweet honey glaze bacon was wrapped over plump shrimp and cooked to perfection. And the Boudin balls were OMG fabulous, too! My hubby fully enjoyed his dish, a combination platter of catfish, crawfish and shrimp. Of course, I had to taste it... so good!!! The portion sizes were more than enough for a meal, and a late night snack for later. (Trust me, it won't last past the night.) The Service Manager, Latia Horton, took our experience to the next level!! She genuinely chatted with us about how the restaurant was started. As a former Operations Director, it was a pleasure hearing someone talk so passionately about their job and position. Her talent obviously has been recognized, as she mentioned that she had opened several other locations! Kudos to Latia and Walk-Ons!!! We are looking forward to visiting your location in The Colony, Texas!

First time here,really impressive sports atmosphere with tvs everywhere.Great beer selection and…read morefull bar.Our waitress did a great job.Checked on us and made sure we had everything.The Ribeye sliders would have been over the top if it wasn't for the gristle I couldn't chew up.I do have to say that their cheese sticks are absolutely the most delicious I have ever had in my life.I would come here for them and the beer.Cut the gristle out and will achieve 5 stars from The Working Man Review.