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Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails, Tuscaloosa, AL

Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails

4.2
4.2
658 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
22:30
Booked 1 time today
We offer southern creole comfort food with an enhanced flair. Relaxed elegant dining room with a large wrap around bar. Generous happy hour with outdoor seating with two patios available. We also offer private dining venues for groups of up to 50 people.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 561-5009
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Preetam Pardeshi
  • Catering
    Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails is available for private parties of all sizes. Our team is dedicated to offering you an intimate dining or event experience within a larger setting. We do require a food and beverage minimum and typically require limited menus for any groups over 20; however, we are happy to work with you and your event team to execute a phenomenal experience. We have four spaces available for private dining and events including our Small Private Dining Room with Privacy Wall (capacity: 12), Small Private Dining Room + Semi-Private Lounge (capacity: 20), Large Private Dining Room (seated capacity: 55; cocktail (standing only): 65), and the Side by Side Outdoor Terrace (capacity: 25). Our restaurant has several areas than can accommodate smaller groups who wish to sit together in the same area. However, no tables can be moved. ​To reserve private dining or events, please contact us at 205-561-5097.
  • Private party facilities
    Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails is available for private parties of all sizes. Our team is dedicated to offering you an intimate dining or event experience within a larger setting. We do require a food and beverage minimum and typically require limited menus for any groups over 20; however, we are happy to work with you and your event team to execute a phenomenal experience. We have four spaces available for private dining and events including our Small Private Dining Room with Privacy Wall (capacity: 12), Small Private Dining Room + Semi-Private Lounge (capacity: 20), Large Private Dining Room (seated capacity: 55; cocktail (standing only): 65), and the Side by Side Outdoor Terrace (capacity: 25). ​To reserve private dining or events, please contact us at 205-561-5097.
  • Area
    Tuscaloosa
  • Cross Street
    Greensboro Ave.
  • Parking details
    Parking for the restaurant can be accessed in the lot behind the Embassy Suites hotel on Greensboro Avenue.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 658 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

658 Reviews
  1. J

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good experience with very good food in a loud and energetic college town eatery
    Side by Side Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi J, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails. We take pride in our food and it's great to know that it hit the mark for you. We're sorry if the noise level was a bit high, we'll certainly take that into consideration for future improvements. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Kim

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If it’s a game day weekend be kind to the staff if you are a walk in. We had reservations and witnessed the horrible treatment of staff by hotel guests expecting a table as a walk in.
    Side by Side Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thank you for the kind words Kim. We work hard to ensure all guests are taken care of equally and we do appreciate the empathy you've expressed for our hostess. We look forward to having you back with us again soon!

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  3. Lara

    Northern MI

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fast friendly service and great food. We enjoyed the filet and also the salmon
    Side by Side Kitchen & CocktailsResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, LaraA! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food, especially the filet and salmon. We strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We noticed your rating on value and appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon at Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a reaction to a miss in a shellfish allergy. We had to leave. We only had waters and app. Still charged for cocktails - which weren’t made and entrees. Talked to a manager and we were supposed to have check refunded on June 11th. No refund and no call back. Do not recommend!

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  5. Denise

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing buffet brunch. The variety, quality and presentation was excellent. Service was great. My family and I truly enjoyed Easter brunch. Thanks to everyone who planned and delivered such a great experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stayed many times at the hotel but first time at the restaurant. Food and service was great.

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  7. ZacharyA

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Apps were pretty good, however, main course was poor! “Filet” was basically pot roast and the mashed potatoes were from a box…no taste. I’d go for tapas and cocktails but never for dinner…save yourself the money and disappointment!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bravo! My husband and I came here for a date night, and everything was spectacular! Excellent service and delicious food! We had Brussels sprouts as an appetizer, and salmon as main course. All excellent! Gary is a great server. We will definitely be back! 💯

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  9. RicahardS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a party of four for Valentine’s Day. The server was sweet and kind and trying hard, but it was clear management failed to adequately train her before throwing her in the lake to sink or swim. The menu was a single price, with two choices for starter, salad, entree and desert. Three of us were pleased with our steaks. However, the fourth person (my wife!) ordered the “Cauliflower steak”, which was no more than about $1 worth of a large piece of cauliflower, grilled crispy, with some cherry tomatoes. Her meal was over $60!!! It was embarrassing as a Valentine’s meal and date at one of the nicest restaurants in town. No chef in their right mind should send something out like that and claim it is anything more than what a first grader could do. Very disappointing considering our previous good experiences!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience. Took over 20 minutes to get drinks and had to repeatedly ask for service. Terrible food. Will not be dining again.

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FAQs

Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 561-5009.

Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.2 stars by 658 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails

2410 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-1772

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Greensboro Ave.
  • Area
    Tuscaloosa
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking for the restaurant can be accessed in the lot behind the Embassy Suites hotel on Greensboro Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Preetam Pardeshi
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (205) 561-5009
  • Catering
    Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails is available for private parties of all sizes. Our team is dedicated to offering you an intimate dining or event experience within a larger setting. We do require a food and beverage minimum and typically require limited menus for any groups over 20; however, we are happy to work with you and your event team to execute a phenomenal experience. We have four spaces available for private dining and events including our Small Private Dining Room with Privacy Wall (capacity: 12), Small Private Dining Room + Semi-Private Lounge (capacity: 20), Large Private Dining Room (seated capacity: 55; cocktail (standing only): 65), and the Side by Side Outdoor Terrace (capacity: 25). Our restaurant has several areas than can accommodate smaller groups who wish to sit together in the same area. However, no tables can be moved. ​To reserve private dining or events, please contact us at 205-561-5097.
  • Private party facilities
    Side by Side Kitchen & Cocktails is available for private parties of all sizes. Our team is dedicated to offering you an intimate dining or event experience within a larger setting. We do require a food and beverage minimum and typically require limited menus for any groups over 20; however, we are happy to work with you and your event team to execute a phenomenal experience. We have four spaces available for private dining and events including our Small Private Dining Room with Privacy Wall (capacity: 12), Small Private Dining Room + Semi-Private Lounge (capacity: 20), Large Private Dining Room (seated capacity: 55; cocktail (standing only): 65), and the Side by Side Outdoor Terrace (capacity: 25). ​To reserve private dining or events, please contact us at 205-561-5097.
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