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River is an urban dining experience on the banks of the Black Warrior River, convenient to downtown Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama. Whether your appetite calls for a plate of our fresh seasonal fish, a savory flatbread or the best steak in Tuscaloosa, River is Tuscaloosa’s dining destination of choice. From the moment you step through our door, you will be transported to an impeccably appointed dining room and spacious terrace where delicious food and our prideful service come together for the best dining experience.
Riverside bistro serving Souther plates & local beer in stylish, rustic surrounds with patio seats.
Hours
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1650 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: (205) 632-3801
Website: http://rivertuscaloosa.com/
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Reviews
David Thomas
Yet another example of you get what you pay for…. And in this case, it’s worth every dollar. Granted, it’s a lot of dollars, but the chefs are amazing, presentation is exquisite, and the flavor layers are exceptional. Definitely a great place to celebrate a special occasion like we did and it’s known already for being one of the best destinations around the university for fine dining. You won’t be disappointed. Just expect to be impressed and going knowing that you’re going to be investing in really great flavors and pallets as well as incredible servers and a beautiful atmosphere…. Well done all around.
… moreDavid Botts
River Restaurant is the kind of place that just gets it right from the moment you walk in. The space itself is warm and inviting, with a big pizza oven at the front of the dining room looked amazing. This place also had the perfect layout for an open kitchen. Sitting out on the porch is highly recommended—you get a great view overlooking the river, which really adds to the experience. We sat out here during sunset and it was absolutely outstanding.
The food was excellent across the board. The fried okra came out perfectly crispy and seasoned, the shrimp and grits were rich and flavorful without being too heavy, and the mushroom tacos were a standout—something you don’t see everywhere and worth ordering. The menu feels thoughtful, with enough variety to make you want to come back and try more.
On top of that, the beer selection was outstanding, which is always a win. Service was excellent too—Shelby took great care of us and made sure everything flowed smoothly without being overbearing.
Between the setting, the food, and the atmosphere, River Restaurant is an easy place to recommend whether you’re coming for a casual lunch, a nice dinner, or just drinks and appetizers on the porch
… moreThe food was excellent across the board. The fried okra came out perfectly crispy and seasoned, the shrimp and grits were rich and flavorful without being too heavy, and the mushroom tacos were a standout—something you don’t see everywhere and worth ordering. The menu feels thoughtful, with enough variety to make you want to come back and try more.
On top of that, the beer selection was outstanding, which is always a win. Service was excellent too—Shelby took great care of us and made sure everything flowed smoothly without being overbearing.
Between the setting, the food, and the atmosphere, River Restaurant is an easy place to recommend whether you’re coming for a casual lunch, a nice dinner, or just drinks and appetizers on the porch
Blake Bulman
Wednesday $5 Happy Hour on selected drinks. Enjoyed the outside seating. Tried the following appetizers/shareable’s. Pork Skins and dip. Skins were great. Meat board perfect. Smoked Salmon patties. Heavy on the smoke but overall good. Bbq steak flatbread with pickles was more like a bbq pork but delicious.
Group of four each ordered appetizer and had the special happy hour cocktails. Service was excellent.
… moreGroup of four each ordered appetizer and had the special happy hour cocktails. Service was excellent.
Jay Toora
Amazing food and great service, had the mussels and lamb lollipops, and everything was great, including the exceptional drinks. Would be back!
… moreChristopher S
Even on a Thursday night, this place was pretty busy. The place is gorgeous and the food was excellent. First time I’ve ever had an elevated fried chicken, southern style cooking plate. It was delicious. And the coffee infused old-fashioned whiskey mixed drink was also a delight. The peanut butter pie was good, but maybe my least favorite thing I got tonight. I’m not much of a peanut butter person to begin with so it was a stretch from the start. The noise level in this place seemed a little high for its aesthetics and theme. Either way, a very nice place to eat, and the prices were reasonable for the food that you order. My only grip is that the men’s bathroom is basically two single bathrooms. With the amount of people in the place, they could use an upgrade to a bigger bathroom
… morePam Lagos
Great restaurant overlooking the river.Shelby, who served our delicious wine and food was very hospitable.
We visited during a game weekend (Wisconsin vs Alabama) so it was a very busy time. The restaurant worked as a team. What I mean by this is that people from the kitchen and bar dropped off food or drinks. It was great to see the teamwork and camaraderie.
… moreWe visited during a game weekend (Wisconsin vs Alabama) so it was a very busy time. The restaurant worked as a team. What I mean by this is that people from the kitchen and bar dropped off food or drinks. It was great to see the teamwork and camaraderie.
charlie brown
This was the second time coming here…amazing food and our waiter did an outstanding job, attentive, patient and gave us space for our date. We ordered the seasonal fish and brown butter duck pasta for our entrees and took home the peanut butter pie. All was amazing!
… moreDanielle Richardson
Thank you James for working my table. Your recommendation for appetizer and entrée were delicious choices. You made a birthday dinner welcoming, fun, and overall delightful. My guest and I appreciated you matching our energy and keeping up with my birthday shenanigans. Again, thank you James for a great evening. Thank you Ms. Lauren for the party accommodation. We truly loved everything tonight.
… moreTherron Brown
Arrived early after a Football game.
Started out with Burnt Ends, Muscles and Clams. I ordered the Fried Chicken Breast . My daughter had the Filet Mignon. Steak was cooked perfectly. Overall, it seemed a little pricy to me, but it was a special occasion while visiting my daughter at the University of Alabama. I wanted the NY Strip, but am not willing to spend $75 dollars on a steak at a restaurant that I am unfamiliar with. Maybe I have high expectations, however I thought the food would be a little better. My meal wasn’t served hot. The potato cakes were flavorless and disappointing.
… moreStarted out with Burnt Ends, Muscles and Clams. I ordered the Fried Chicken Breast . My daughter had the Filet Mignon. Steak was cooked perfectly. Overall, it seemed a little pricy to me, but it was a special occasion while visiting my daughter at the University of Alabama. I wanted the NY Strip, but am not willing to spend $75 dollars on a steak at a restaurant that I am unfamiliar with. Maybe I have high expectations, however I thought the food would be a little better. My meal wasn’t served hot. The potato cakes were flavorless and disappointing.
Jaclyn
Service was amazing, Zac was kind and attentive. The location and ambiance were great. The food was ok, but nothing outstanding. For the price point I was expecting better taste and quality of food.
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