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Rebels and anyone else visiting Tuscaloosa for a game this season...
Posted on 9/27/13 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 9/27/13 at 9:53 pm
Came up with this list last year and decided to post it again this year. Hope it helps any of you planning to make the trip to UA and Ttown this year. As always, Bama fans feel free to add to the list.
FINE DINING (all are great):
-Ephihany's
-Evangeline's
-Chuck's Fish
- Opus ( now closed and reopened as a Billy's Sports Grill - another Mtn. brook and Liberty Park staple new to Tuscaloosa)
-Desparadoes (Great steak)
-The Globe (downtown in Temerson Square)
TUSCALOOSA FAVORITES:
-Nick's in the Sticks (excellent steak and get a Nicodemus!)
-5 (love this place)
-Cypress Inn (Salmon is great)
-Dreamland
-Archibald's (better than dreamland IMO)
-Moe's BBQ (located Downtown near the new Courthouse)
-Depalma's Italian (one of my favorites)
-The Bear Trap (rooftop restaurant that overlooks the Strip)
-City Cafe (great meat and three)
-El Rincon (typical mexican food but the margarita's are great AND CHEAP! - fun atmosphere)
-Iquana Grill (upper scale mexican restaurant with awesome decor and atmosphere)
-Hokkaido (Japanese steakhouse destroyed by the April 27th tornado but recently rebuilt on 15th street)
BREAKFAST:
-Waysider (get here early or plan on waiting a long time)
-Rama Jama's
-Another Broken Egg Cafe (Mtn. Brook staple that is opening in the new River Walk condo project on the Warrior River right off campus near Manderson Park)
BARS (there are two central locations for the bars in Tuscaloosa, downtown in Temmerson Square or on The Strip. This is just a rough list, there are others on the Strip and downtown that I am sure I am forgetting)
Downtown Bars:
-Catch 22
-Innisfree (probably my favorite bar downtown, great drinks and a TON of "scenery")
-The Booth (used to be a Strip favorite but moved to a new Downtown location near Innisfree and next door to the new Courthouse and Moes BBQ)
-4th and 23rd (always have a good band playing but can get really crowded)
-Carpe Vino (wine bar/upscale feel)
-Wilhagan's (good sports bar with lots of TV's. pool tables, etc)
-Rythym and Brews (older crowd but still a fun bar)
The Strip Bars (all within walking distance to UA campus):
-Gallettes (this is the Greek bar so there will be A LOT of "scenery" here both Friday and Saturday. be sure to get a Yellow Hammer!)
-The Houndstooth (voted the best college sports bar in the country, this is a fun place also. Probably a lot of LSU fans will be here)
-Egans (don't like this place. Always seemed to be the artsy, sketchy crowd)
-The Jupiter (the place for the big bands to play in Tuscaloosa. If there isn't a good band playing do not waste your time here)
-Rounders (the closest thing to a club you will find in Tuscaloosa)
SHOPPING:
University Mall (your typical indoor mall with all the name brand stores)
Midtown Village (brand new outdoor mall with a lot of new shops and restaurants)
The Tuscaloosa Galleria (upscale boutiques, fine dining, etc)
Downtown Tuscaloosa (upscale boutiques, etc)
THINGS TO SEE:
-Walk around the UA campus (Quad, President's Mansion, Sorority Row, The Walk of Champions, Gorgas House, etc. It is truly a beautiful campus with several buildings dating back to pre-cival war)
-Bryant Museum (great museum covering the history of Alabama football)
-Manderson Landing Park (great place besides campus to take in a good run. It is a beautiful park right on the Black Warrior River)
-Ride around the city and take in the massive damage done to the city by the April 27th tornado.
I know this has been long but hope this helps. For parking info, etc. check out www.uagameday.com. Feel free to ask me any questions and I will do my best to answer. HAVE A GREAT TIME!
FINE DINING (all are great):
-Ephihany's
-Evangeline's
-Chuck's Fish
- Opus ( now closed and reopened as a Billy's Sports Grill - another Mtn. brook and Liberty Park staple new to Tuscaloosa)
-Desparadoes (Great steak)
-The Globe (downtown in Temerson Square)
TUSCALOOSA FAVORITES:
-Nick's in the Sticks (excellent steak and get a Nicodemus!)
-5 (love this place)
-Cypress Inn (Salmon is great)
-Dreamland
-Archibald's (better than dreamland IMO)
-Moe's BBQ (located Downtown near the new Courthouse)
-Depalma's Italian (one of my favorites)
-The Bear Trap (rooftop restaurant that overlooks the Strip)
-City Cafe (great meat and three)
-El Rincon (typical mexican food but the margarita's are great AND CHEAP! - fun atmosphere)
-Iquana Grill (upper scale mexican restaurant with awesome decor and atmosphere)
-Hokkaido (Japanese steakhouse destroyed by the April 27th tornado but recently rebuilt on 15th street)
BREAKFAST:
-Waysider (get here early or plan on waiting a long time)
-Rama Jama's
-Another Broken Egg Cafe (Mtn. Brook staple that is opening in the new River Walk condo project on the Warrior River right off campus near Manderson Park)
BARS (there are two central locations for the bars in Tuscaloosa, downtown in Temmerson Square or on The Strip. This is just a rough list, there are others on the Strip and downtown that I am sure I am forgetting)
Downtown Bars:
-Catch 22
-Innisfree (probably my favorite bar downtown, great drinks and a TON of "scenery")
-The Booth (used to be a Strip favorite but moved to a new Downtown location near Innisfree and next door to the new Courthouse and Moes BBQ)
-4th and 23rd (always have a good band playing but can get really crowded)
-Carpe Vino (wine bar/upscale feel)
-Wilhagan's (good sports bar with lots of TV's. pool tables, etc)
-Rythym and Brews (older crowd but still a fun bar)
The Strip Bars (all within walking distance to UA campus):
-Gallettes (this is the Greek bar so there will be A LOT of "scenery" here both Friday and Saturday. be sure to get a Yellow Hammer!)
-The Houndstooth (voted the best college sports bar in the country, this is a fun place also. Probably a lot of LSU fans will be here)
-Egans (don't like this place. Always seemed to be the artsy, sketchy crowd)
-The Jupiter (the place for the big bands to play in Tuscaloosa. If there isn't a good band playing do not waste your time here)
-Rounders (the closest thing to a club you will find in Tuscaloosa)
SHOPPING:
University Mall (your typical indoor mall with all the name brand stores)
Midtown Village (brand new outdoor mall with a lot of new shops and restaurants)
The Tuscaloosa Galleria (upscale boutiques, fine dining, etc)
Downtown Tuscaloosa (upscale boutiques, etc)
THINGS TO SEE:
-Walk around the UA campus (Quad, President's Mansion, Sorority Row, The Walk of Champions, Gorgas House, etc. It is truly a beautiful campus with several buildings dating back to pre-cival war)
-Bryant Museum (great museum covering the history of Alabama football)
-Manderson Landing Park (great place besides campus to take in a good run. It is a beautiful park right on the Black Warrior River)
-Ride around the city and take in the massive damage done to the city by the April 27th tornado.
I know this has been long but hope this helps. For parking info, etc. check out www.uagameday.com. Feel free to ask me any questions and I will do my best to answer. HAVE A GREAT TIME!
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Posted on 9/27/13 at 9:57 pm to rolltide06
Great and considerate post. 
Posted on 9/27/13 at 9:59 pm to OMLandshark
Practically all my favorite places are on this list. Good job and Roll Tide!
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:01 pm to OMLandshark
Left off all the local Waffle Houses...
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:02 pm to rolltide06
quote:
Archibald's (better than dreamland IMO)
I was impressed with this place the last time I was in Tuscaloosa. Atmosphere and food were great.
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:03 pm to rolltide06
did roosters close?
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:03 pm to GetmorewithLes
Clever douche bag.
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:04 pm to rolltide06
quote:
-City Cafe (great meat and three)
I really liked this place when I lived there.
Do they still serve breakfast?
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:06 pm to makersmark1
quote:
I really liked this place when I lived there.
Do they still serve breakfast?
I think so. Went there many times after pulling all nighters. They opened at like 5:00 am or something.
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:07 pm to heartbreakTiger
quote:
did roosters close?
I think so.
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:11 pm to rolltide06
quote:
-The Globe (downtown in Temerson Square)
Closed last week.
The Tin Top is open though across the square.
Roly Poly kicks arse too for a good wrap.
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:18 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
quote:
Closed last week.
Did they not just reopen?
Forgot about Tin Top, great food!
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:24 pm to rolltide06
quote:
Did they not just reopen?
In the spring I think.
It was having a hard time making it through the summer, as most downtown restaurants do, and then had some slow weeks once the students arrived. He tried to make it to football season, but ran out of money. They were hauling out equipment on Monday.
Downtown is tricky for restaurants. I've seen many open and close in my time.
I haven't tried Tin Top yet, but they've been covered up. I know they put a TON of money into that building, so I hope it stays that way for them.
This post was edited on 9/27/13 at 10:26 pm
Posted on 9/27/13 at 10:27 pm to GetmorewithLes
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This post was edited on 9/27/13 at 10:29 pm
Posted on 9/27/13 at 11:48 pm to bamarolls1
2 things I would add. For those of you out there that enjoy good local or craft beers.
Alcove International Tavern is located downtown. They usually have great craft beers on tap and tons of others in bottles/cans. This place is also smoke free.
Druid City Brewing Company is actually located in a strip mall at 15th st and Hackberry. Tuscaloosa's first brewery generally has 3 of their beers on tap at the brewery. I'm a big fan of the Lamplighter IPA.
Alcove International Tavern is located downtown. They usually have great craft beers on tap and tons of others in bottles/cans. This place is also smoke free.
Druid City Brewing Company is actually located in a strip mall at 15th st and Hackberry. Tuscaloosa's first brewery generally has 3 of their beers on tap at the brewery. I'm a big fan of the Lamplighter IPA.
Posted on 9/27/13 at 11:52 pm to rolltide06
Steel City Pops is great. It's in the downtown area. If you like coffee, get it. Chocolate is good as well. I keep pimping this place on here, but trust me, it's good
Posted on 9/27/13 at 11:53 pm to rolltide06
Oh, look ... hospitality.
Well played.
Well played.
Posted on 9/27/13 at 11:54 pm to Bama Bird
Another great Meat and 3 place is the Northport Diner (and 15th Street Diner, but they're closed on Saturday). They're owned by the same people who own Cypress Inn so the food is very similar, but far cheaper.
Posted on 9/28/13 at 12:00 am to rolltide06
Rama jama's 
Posted on 9/28/13 at 12:35 am to rolltide06
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-Egans (don't like this place. Always seemed to be the artsy, sketchy crowd)
You can smoke weed in this bar.
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