25 Essential Tuscaloosa Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Tuscaloosa.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Alabama
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Big Bad Breakfast - Tuscaloosa
Alabama
an everyday essential table known for disciplined restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 85.8.
Hooligans Restaurant
Alabama
Simple counter-serve eatery doling out American & Mediterranean fare, including burgers & wraps.
Full Moon Bar-B-Que
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Local chain known for ribs, chicken & BBQ sandwiches, plus sweets such as cakes & cookies.
Urban Cookhouse
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Counter-service spot offering sandwiches, salads & entrees with a focus on local produce.
Sugo Italian Restaurant
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Chuck's Fish
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A diverse menu of seafood, sushi, pizza & more in trendy surrounds with a full bar.
Newk's Eatery
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Regional chain offering a menu of salads, pizzas & sandwiches in a casual setting.
FIVE Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Southern pub fare & cocktails offered in a vintage, industrial-chic tavern with sidewalk seating.
Shrimp Basket
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Informal chain outpost offering a variety of fried seafood dishes & an oyster bar.
Avenue Pub - Downtown Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Relaxed, contemporary pub serving brunch & casual American fare, plus cocktails & local beers.
TuscNY Pizza
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Robertson BBQ & Country Store
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Blaze Pizza
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
Glory Bound Gyro Co.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Chow’s Country Buffet
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
McAlister's Deli
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
Moe's Original BBQ
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Antojitos Izcalli - Authentic Méxican Restaurant
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Modest setup for traditional Mexican street eats with a condiment bar, limited seating & takeout.
Los Tarascos
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Long-standing, booth-lined place for Mexican standards like burritos & fajita platters since 1999.
Buffalo Phil's
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Rustic brick & wood pub draws college students for wings, comfort food & a wide beer selection.
Chicken Salad Chick
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Jalapeños Mexican Grill
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Milo's Hamburgers
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Long-standing local counter-serve chain known for its burgers with signature sauce & sweet tea.
Crimson Tap House
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Identifies as veteran-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Sports.