A Tuscaloosa tradition for over 80 years, Nick’s in the Sticks is a little roadside dive with local flavor. No white tablecloths here, you’ll come for the Nicodemus, and leave with new friends.
If you’re looking for white tablecloths and fancy dining with tuxedos, you’ll be sorely disappointed. But if you’re looking for a local joint with friendly folks and a good time, we can’t wait to see you!
Please note: We begin seating at 5pm every day Tuesday through Saturday. We seat on a first come, first served basis. No reservations.
Throwback steakhouse offering mainstays such as filets, seafood & baked potatoes, plus cocktails. Based on 478 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4018 Culver Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: (205) 758-9316
Website: https://nicks-in-the-sticks.com/
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Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
wade harris
Nick’s has been around for a long time. It’s food, drinks and service are top notch! Definitely need to have the experience of eating here if you never have! It is so unique to Tuscaloosa, it is legendary!
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Kyrsten Larson
This place is a fun experience. We got there at 5:30p and we waited 45 min for a table for two. They brought us whatever drink we wanted while we waited outside the building. It is a small place, so there were a lot of tables inside that were very close together and no room to wait inside. I had the Nick’s burger and added cheese with onion rings. I am really picky about my burgers and ate every bite. The onion rings were a good texture but I did not enjoy the flavor of the batter as much. We also ordered chicken gizzards, but they came out after we were almost finished with our meal. I only tried one, and I did not like the texture of them. I believe they are chewy by nature anyway. However, my husband enjoyed eating them all up. They did not charge us for the gizzards because they came out so late, so we only paid $28 for our two burgers. The wait staff was very nice and I am looking forward to visiting again.
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Joshua Everett
This is hands down one of the best places to eat. The employees were so amazing and friendly. I will definitely be stopping by again.
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HC 36
The food is a hit and miss but more hits than misses. The service and atmosphere is amazing! Nice mom and pop feel with amazing vibes. Food is super affordable compared to other steak houses in Tuscaloosa.
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Rich Barnett
Excellent food and cold beer! Onion rings appetizer, filet, and baked potato were the best I’ve ever had. Wasting your money paying two to three times at a fancy chophouse. Get there early and be ready to wait. The secret is out. It’s well worth the wait.
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Deana Mann
Sad to share this experience because Nick’s was highly recommended and we were so looking forward to it We waited outside for an hour and ten minutes for a table and another hour and ten minutes at the table before I asked how much longer would our food be ready. “In two minutes” At this point we had had all we could take of the elbow to elbow seating, extremely loud talking in a very small space and other tables that came in after us receiving their food. So, we asked for our order to go We were served the salad (bagged lettuce) while we were waiting Took our order (filet and potato) (hamburger steak and potato)and glady left. Everything was overcooked except for the rolls and they were not cooked at all Go at your own risk and have at least 3 hours to blow!!
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Sandra Hunter
Maybe because we arrived just as they opened, to a full dining room, but the wait time for our food was just ridiculous. And there were PLENTY of employees working. The salads are just poured from a bag so I don’t know what took so long to get those to us (They don’t even add tomatoes). The wait for the steaks was just as long but at least we had eaten salads and weren’t starving while we waited. The taste was average, which was a surprise because I’ve come to expect superior taste from this restaurant. We got there at 5:00 and didn’t leave until 7:00. Because of this experience I don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon.
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D H
Awesome baked potatoe, be sure to add cheese and bacon.Fillet was ok, but I prefer steak from Texas Roadhouse. STEAK KNIVES old and dull so it was hard to cut steak. next visit I want to try onion rings and. burger. FRIED gizzard ‘s were tough.
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Phil Trammell
One of the best steaks I’ve eaten. I would definitely eat here again. Waiter was great and very friendly. Parking lot is small and one of the guys came out and helped us park.
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Jennette Roberts
Panko shrimp was good. Fries and steak (medium quality cut of meat, but seasoning made up for it) were ok. It was busy even on a Tuesday evening. Nicodemus drinks were fantastic!
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