This place was great and well worth the wait. My wife and I checked in at 11:00 am the day of the…read moreMorgan Wallen concert so I'd assume game days would be about the same. Took us about 1.5 hours to get our seat. We used the time to walk around the area which is worth it if you're new like us; you'll have five minutes to get back once you get your text. We started with the Deviled On The Bayou, see photo, and they were wonderful! Wife had the avocado benny and enjoyed it. I had the Crab Cake Benny, see photo, which was outstanding and I highly recommend! Prices were reasonable, the facility was clean and well presented, and the service was prompt and professional. We'll definitely go again when we're back in town. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Food, ambiance, and service 5 stars! Love the customizable Bloody Marys…read more Beverages could use a notch of improvement. Would love to say the coffee is amazing, but seemed stale and overly acidic. Great spot for a premium Orange Juice to be part of the experience.

We were in town for the Alabama LSU game, very busy weekend.. Had a delicious breakfast with…read moreexceptional service. Also, purchased the cookbook! Check it out, you won't be disappointed. YUM

First time trying this place, which is a welcome addition to the somewhat empty breakfast scene in…read moreTuscaloosa. It was busy this morning, as it was a Sunday, but we were seated quickly and waited on promptly. This is a massive location. A lot of seats and a lot of people working. Food was good. Highlight was the homemade jam which was so spectacular I wanted to dunk everything in it. Breakfast plate was good. I didn't get my eggs as ordered (asked for sunny side up and got scrambled) and I tried the smoked sausage, which is a meat option, but it wasn't very good quality sausage and possibly over smoked? I usually like smoked sausage and this wasn't it. Benny was very good and the biscuit was spectacular which, in Alabama, is an important thing. Will be back again, and will definitely think of taking visiting guests for breakfast here. A good addition to the lineup.

Went on a Wednesday around 9:00 am. Place wasn't too crowded and got right in and set down…read more Waitress overall was really good. Would have liked for her to have asked if I needed more drink when it was obvious I was about out. Other than that she was very attentive. The Steak and Scramble Bowl was really good. The hollandaise sauce was really good. The Bissell breakfast had all the favorites. We ordered biscuits but they came back and said they were out so, we switched to wheat toast also never offered syrup for the pancake's. Love the option to get turkey sausage. The atmosphere and layout is really nice. They do have some patio seating. Also bathrooms were super clean. Again food came out hot and had a great taste. Definitely will be back.

It was a packed house this weekend at Metro! Waited about 20 minutes for a table and was promptly…read moregreeted for a drink order. Service was great and efficient. Love the game day vibe, casual atmosphere. I always order the same thing because I love it so much! Fried chicken, dark meat, comes with mashed with brown gravy and green beans. I found the chicken to be a lad dry, as usually it tastes fresh and juicy from the fryer. Everything else was delicious.

Try and come here each time in Tuscaloosa! Especially around March for their St. Patrick's day…read morespecials! This place is one of the few places that still do coffee in REAL mugs! The saucer and mug size and AMAZINGLY HUGE! Can we just talk about how good these coffee specials are?!! Like dangerously good! This golden chai latte with tumeric was every bit of golden in my book! I have nothing but good things to say about it! I'm a coffee lover, but couldn't pass up this combo! My fiance got the lucky charms crappy because we wouldn't you get those marshmallows that are xl size if you could?! If you like sweet and to reminisce on your childhood, this is your drink! I would go broke if I was close to one of these back home!

I visited Just Love Coffee Cafe and thought it was such a cute little spot. It's definitely on the…read moresmaller side with limited seating, but the cozy atmosphere makes it feel really welcoming. It is a little pricey for what you get, and the menu isn't huge, but everything we tried was really good and made up for it. You can tell they put effort into the quality, which I appreciated. Overall, it's a great place to stop by if you're looking for something simple, cozy, and delicious--just be prepared for the smaller space and slightly higher prices!

I want to write a MAJOR shoutout to Ty Tomlinson!! We hosted a party for 70 people over graduation…read moreweekend at Avenue Pub and Ty's attention to detail was unbelievable. He went up and beyond to make sure that every aspect of our party was fantastic. He helped me problem solve and he came up with great solutions, he made sure that the upstairs venue was impeccably cleaned for our event (even sent pictures) to calm my mind that all was going well, he made sure the food was unbelievable and that our bar/ bartenders were spot on!! Ty quite honestly made planning and hosting an event at Avenue Pub stress free! I am from out of state and I knew all was being taken care of just perfectly! I can honestly say that I have never had that attention to detail and follow up from anywhere I have ever hosted an event. Ty was in constant contact assuring me all was being attended to so our graduation party would be the best!! I would highly recommend planning your next party at the upstairs venue at Avenue Pub and you'd be so lucky to have Ty Tomlinson to work with you. Also, a huge shoutout to our bartenders that attended to us that night. They were kind, serviced the bar wonderfully, and made our party fantastic!

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!

A super cool ambiance- one of the best in Tuscaloosa! It's warm, vibey, and small enough to feel…read moreexclusive. We come for Sunday brunch on occasion as we love to hear the saxophone player in the background. I got the brunch tacos, but modified due to food allergies, which they accommodated wonderfully. Be aware the menu is limited (hence the name), but overall a very cool spot for downtown Tuscaloosa.

This review is from travelers stopping in Tuscaloosa on our road trip across Louisiana,…read moreMississippi, Alabama, Georgia landing in South Carolina. Five (5) Bar was certainly a blessing to find. Highly recommend you try this restaurant. Outside seating is pleasant & allows dogs, though we left our pup at hotel. Food is top notch. It's highly recommended for people who hate making decisions. There's only 5 staple appetizers & 5 dinner choices. They have a special everyday so you actually have 6 choices but keep that a secret. It's a great surprise. We had the Saturday special was grilled Snapper with rice/or substitute & spinach/ or substitute & salad. Salad is excellent greens green apple pecans cranberries goat cheese & wonderful complementary dressing. Service was excellent. JC was our server we really enjoyed him.

We went for breakfast and wanted to remember all our good times here. The breakfast was cooked to…read moreperfection and just soo good. JJ was our server and he took very good care of us & kept coffee tipped off. We of course loved all the AL memorabilia and sat across from Coach Bryant's table w/hat.

Definitely one of our favorite go tos in Tuscaloosa. Lots…read moreof locals come here. Not a wait for us. But game days could be difficult. We love the staff the home cooked meals. And the Alabama decorations #ROLLTIDE

Waitlisted on a Friday morning and it stated 40 min. Took us 30 mins drive there and park. We were…read moretold 15 min wait- OK. After 20 mins, we ask again. Sorry- 15-20 more min wait. After 15 mins- we were told ANOTHER 10 mins... meanwhile, waiting the last 10 mins there were 4 tables sitting empty by the front where we were standing.. The blond girl at the front was very robotic, no smile, no greeting, seemed annoyed to be there. You couldn't hear her calling the party's names. Not the person you want as the first representative of your establishment. When she finally called us and brought us to the table, asked "how many in your party?" How can you not know? You JUST PAGED US! It's on the iPad in your hand! We said 5, she gave us 3 menus... seriously? The server was awesome and cheerful. The food was amazing. But again ... customer service. 2 plates came out, 5 mins later 2 more plates, 5 mins later the last plate. Why is our food not coming out all together? We ask for the check and get it promptly, but it took another 10 mins for her to come pick it up... Lots of room for improvement for the customer service end of it, and even though the food was absolutely delicious, it wasn't enough to outshine the poor initial impression with the lack of hostess skills and wait time.

Came here after a visit with my niece as this is in close proximity to the University of Alabama…read more Parking is free and there is a lot as it is in a storefront area. But even though there is a lot of parking, there is also a lot of people, so snag a space if you see it and walk a few extra steps, if you can. There was a short wait when we arrived that was approximately 15 minutes. We opted to sit at a table outside. It was a sunny day, but could have been a bit warmer to enjoy outside more. The outside seating has a great view of a river, which is nice. Our serve was Alana and she was extraordinary! She was attentive, has great recommendations, is very witty and funny and has fantastic people skills! Looking around at the other table she was serving, they were equally as happy with her service. I ordered a southern scramble and a side of lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes. Those pancakes stole the show. Everything tasted great but I didn't put much of a dent in the scramble as it is a good size portion and the pancakes deterred me from eating more! Lol! Overall wonderful experience and I would come back again!

Date night done right! Every dish is packed with flavor, cooked to perfection, and perfect dim and…read moreelegant ambiance. We adore the mussels appetizer and always have fantastic fish dishes every visit. A must-go for date night, a special occasion, or just a reason to dress up!

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.

Very good and affordable breakfast. I wish I worked close enough to get lunch! Luckily they open…read morevery early so breakfast is available. Lots of to-go orders, just call ahead and they'll have it waiting on you.

First time visiting and this is old school southern breakfast and lunch cafe with counter. Staff is…read morefriendly and certainly a locals favorite. Friend took me there (bama alum) and great find. Food is as expected for southern food. Menu has daily mix of the choice of "meat" and "vegetables" with a special on the board. Food was hot and served timely. Friend had hamburger fried steak w mash potatoes and greens. He left nothing on the plate I had the lemon pepper chicken - daily special and fried okra, Lima beans and coleslaw. It was delicious Ambiance hasn't changed in decades. Don't expect more than that and appreciate the nostalgia