Urban Bar & Kitchen
2321 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL
Crema's Take
“Urban Bar & Kitchen is a beloved Tuscaloosa gathering spot where Southern hospitality shines through both the food and service, with reviewers raving about standout dishes like perfectly balanced fried green tomatoes and incredible gumbo that feel genuinely homemade rather than over-processed. The warm, buzzy atmosphere makes it ideal for date nights or lingering meals with friends, though its popularity means you'll want to arrive early or snag a reservation to avoid the typical hour-long waits. It's the kind of place where attentive servers like Taylor and Claire genuinely seem to care about making your evening special, turning a night out into a real experience.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
This place is absolutely a local favorite. Thankfully, we had reservations for 7:30pm on Saturday evening [1/18/26]. Others waited up to an hour to be seated. The food is PHENOMENAL...everything (and the bread pudding alone is award-winning)!!! The aesthetics are appealing,…
My first time going and it was AMAZING! I snapped a picture of the appetizers but completely forgot to take one of the actual food, just know it was a solid 10 out of 10. Everything was delicious, and the experience exceeded my expectations. I absolutely recommend!
Everything was amazing! Atmosphere was awesome and greens and gumbo were some of the best I’ve ever had. Cheers to UBK for souther hospitality and good vibes. Our server Taylor made our entire weekend visiting TTown.
my boyfriend & i’s favorite date spot! our server last night, claire, was the best! even though it was busy, she was still very sweet, funny and attentive. not once were we looking around waiting for her. the food is always amazing and prices are very fair!
We got the fried green tomatoes for our appetizer and I was very impressed. These were not the over-breaded fried green tomatoes that you typically get in a restaurant. The breading was light and, in my opinion, perfect. The tomatoes were fried beautifully. I got the pasta, and…
Crema Reviews
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