Grabbed lunch at southern Ale House while in Alabama. I love the setting on the lake! It is a very casual place with kind service. Food was good. Large portions! read more

We've been coming to Southern Ale House Dockside since they opened and have enjoyed many great dinners here over the years. Tonight was no exception. The crowd was lighter than usual, but the food was still top-notch. I went with the Buffalo Bird, and my wife ordered The Corbell--both with fries. I couldn't resist trying their special side tonight, the Oakra (yes, that's how they spell it!), and it was worth the laugh and the bite. Service can run a little slow at times, and tonight was one of those nights, but once the food hits the table, it's hot, fresh, and flavorful--hard to complain about that. The restaurant is always clean, spacious, and inviting. The patio was full this evening, so we grabbed a table inside, but we still enjoyed the great atmosphere. We love the live music on Thursday nights that carries through the weekend--it adds to the whole lakeside vibe. And speaking of the lake, the view of the water, boats, and docks makes for some prime people-watching (especially the rich folk pulling up in style). It's especially nice not having to fight the crowds in town--especially during a Bama home game! Overall, Southern Ale House Dockside continues to be one of our favorite local spots for good food, good music, and good times. read more

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Last night my wife and I visited the Northport location of Southern Ale House. Even though it's about 20-30 minutes outside of Tuscaloosa, it was packed on a Friday night. If you're coming here, you definitely want to opt for the outdoor seating. The setting is beautiful located right on a lake. We had to wait about an hour for a table, but we got drinks and sat down by the lake while waiting. When we did sit, our table was right up in front where live music was playing. Very nice! For food, we opted to start by splitting a biscuit appetizer. My wife had the Southern Caesar Salad and I ordered the Sliders off the appetizer menu. I loved the sliders! I believe it's a pimento cheese they use and it's delicious! All in all, lots of fun in a new spot for us! If you're taking your kid back to school at Alabama or just visiting the area, give this place a try! read more

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Have heard mixed reviews about Dock Side. Been a couple of times and never had an issue but then again nothing stood out as being outstanding... until tonight, 3 days after Mother's Day. My wife brought home a bread pudding and we are just now digging into it 3 days later. Not sure which one they served up that day but it is fabulous. Plz let me know which Bread Pudding you served on Mother's Day 2026. I will be there. Giving this review on a to-go desert. read more

Went here for someone's birthday on a Saturday for lunch and to watch March madness! Located right on Lake Tuscaloosa. Great outdoor and indoor seating options! Staff were very friendly and did not have to wait to be seated! I got the bama chicken biscuit sandwhich with watermelon and it was great! The white sauce had a little spice to it! Others at my table got the meatloaf, pickle burger with sweet potato tots, prime rib biscuit sandwich, chicken fingers with mashed potatoes and crispy chicken salad. We did get the pub fries and buffalo pimento dip with homemade chips which were great if you like a little kick! Great place to bring a dog and eat outside, watch a game with your buddies at the bar or have lunch/dinner with friends/family. I loved all the food I tasted and will definitely be back! read more

Southern Ale House - Bama chicken biscuit sandwhich - Southern Near Me - Northport, Alabama

Tried this spot for the first time last night. Service was good and friendly! Food was delicious. I had the chicken club and my wife got the Thai nachos. I'll definitely be back as there were several other items on the menu I want to try. read more

buffalo chicken pimento cheese dip was so good! Would've liked more dip to go along with the amount of chips we had. The dip went by pretty fast with a group of three read more

Our food was very good. I was very impressed by the service and the food options. The atmosphere is great, we sat outside to look at the lake. My catfish was very tasty, everyone was pleased with their food! Our server, Hannah, was very attentive. We kept saying we will definitely be back. read more

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Food is great, location is awesome...but a lake restaurant really needs frozen drinks. Everything else is top tier, but the lake location needs to have frozen drinks. read more

Very good food , service was great and a beautiful location . Loved the ribeye steak on buttermilk biscuit and sweet potato tots.

Food is very good. Huge salads. Good service. Call in advance if you can. Great deck for dining. Nice view of a harbor and lake. Bright and nautical. Small bar but good cocktial menu. read more

It's a great place. We enjoy riding in our boat then walking up the hill to eat. The food is good and the staff are friendly.

I Be Back !!!!!! SOON. food was fresh and hot. great wait staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this is for the dock side, rated mid because of the difference between my order and my wife's order. 1. She ordered the ribeye, came out perfect, A+ and since she is carnivore, I got her sides. the Collard greens were great, but the fruit wasn't to good. was watermelon and more white than red. 2. I ordered the Buffalo Bird sandwich with house chips. The chips were cooked perfectly, but bland. Guess they forgot to salt them when they came out of the fryer. The sandwich was a disaster, was a huge piece of chicken breast, probably enough to make 3 sandwiches. First, there's no way I will ever be able to open my mouth wide enough to take a bite of the sandwich, it was way to thick. Had to break it down and eat with fork and knife. Second, it was way overdone, the thick end was a bit dry, but as the breast got thinner, it got way too dry to eat. 2/3's of the chicken hit the dumpster. Third, it was really greasy, of the 1/3 of the sandwich I ate, really regretted it later on that night. Oddly enough, of the part I was able to eat, tasted good. read more