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Posted on 10/22/12 at 5:46 am
Posted on 10/22/12 at 5:46 am
Here is a list I came up with last year for the LSU fans making it to T-town, thought I would repost to help some of you out this coming season. As always, Bama fans feel free to add to the list.
FINE DINING (all are great):
-Ephihany's
-Evangeline's
-Kozy'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)
-Cypress Inn (Salmon is incredible)
-Desparadoes (Great steak)
TUSCALOOSA FAVORITES:
-Nick's in the Sticks (excellent steak and get a Nicodemus!)
-5 (love this place)
-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
-Kozy'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)
-Cypress Inn (Salmon is incredible)
-Desparadoes (Great steak)
TUSCALOOSA FAVORITES:
-Nick's in the Sticks (excellent steak and get a Nicodemus!)
-5 (love this place)
-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!
This post was edited on 10/22/12 at 9:29 am
Posted on 10/22/12 at 5:58 am to rolltide06
State fans eat with their hands, out of sacks or buckets. No fine dining establishments need apply. That's too...Oxford
Posted on 10/22/12 at 6:36 am to rolltide06
Good list-- I'd like to add a couple good places to eat:
Hooligans- GOOD carryout place near innisfree
Mugshots- Best burgers in town
Bento- Sushi Bar on the strip
Hooligans- GOOD carryout place near innisfree
Mugshots- Best burgers in town
Bento- Sushi Bar on the strip
Posted on 10/22/12 at 6:55 am to rolltide06
I would add Taco Casa to the fine dining list for State fans.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 7:06 am to rolltide06
Things to see:
You left off the Bryant Museum. Really, really cool. I hate the Tide, but respect them. Visit the musuem and you will see why.
You left off the Bryant Museum. Really, really cool. I hate the Tide, but respect them. Visit the musuem and you will see why.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 7:20 am to PeaRidgeWatash
How about a list of places cowbells aren't allowed?
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:02 am to PeaRidgeWatash
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Things to see: You left off the Bryant Museum. Really, really cool. I hate the Tide, but respect them. Visit the musuem and you will see why.
Added. Can't believe I left that one out of the list!
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:16 am to rolltide06
Opus is no more. It's being turned into a Billy's Sports Bar.
I'd add Jim & Nick's which opened downtown this past summer
I'd add Jim & Nick's which opened downtown this past summer
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:18 am to rolltide06
Stop teasing them! Tell then where the Olive Garden and Red Lobster are right now! How is the country fried streak at Cracker Barrell? Does TT have gameday specials at Captain D's? What is O'Charley's policy on bringing your dip can in? These are the questions that State fans need answered!!!
This post was edited on 10/22/12 at 8:19 am
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:20 am to rolltide06
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The Strip Bars
Title is misleading for out-of-towners.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:20 am to rolltide06
IIRC there are two Dreamlands; a little podunk one and a bigger, more luxurious one. Aim for the podunk one.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:21 am to rolltide06
you should add roosters to the list of downtown bars.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:22 am to Whereisomaha
Herp Derp. How is the weather in unranked land?
This post was edited on 10/22/12 at 9:03 am
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:24 am to MaroonNation
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Herp Derp. Who is the weather in unranked land?
On da meff?
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:25 am to heartbreakTiger
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you should add roosters to the list of downtown bars.
Heard it closed. Not sure though.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:25 am to rolltide06
Sunday brunch at Five is really good! Also Depalmas has very good food and is reasonably priced!
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:28 am to BAMAisDIESEL09
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Mugshots- Best burgers in town
There's a Mugshots in Starkville.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:39 am to rolltide06
You might want to add Desperados to your list of Tuscaloosa favorites/fine dining. Awesome steaks, and if you get there for lunch they've got a great deal: sandwich and a side for $6
Posted on 10/22/12 at 8:56 am to rolltide06
Thanks for the list. Not coming for a football game, but will be bringing some very young star athletes to compete on campus in another sport early next year and some of these family selections are appreciated.
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