Restaurants near Coleman Coliseum

We have dined here many times and have had both the French and Italian cuisine. Last night was very good.Our waitress was excellent and both pasta dishes were good. The burrata was also good. I hope this continues as Tuscaloosa deserves consistent excellence for dining.

Perry’s is an exceptional dining, ambiance and service experience. The manager was gracious and came to visit our table. The hostess (dark hair, glasses..sorry I can’t remember her name) was very attentive and mindful of us having great seating for our dinner. It was a pre-wedding event for our party and the chef, manager and staff were great. Our food was fantastic! The lamb chops, the pork chop, the chop salad, and the bread pudding dessert were all amazing. The drinks were really great as well. I definitely recommend and look forward to our next time at Perrys!

Kaden our waiter was fantastic!!! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the sauce had a nice kick. My salmon was cooked to my liking and everyone in my party enjoyed their food. We will be back!

Overall, our experience here was good. As it was graduation weekend, we give it a pass on the hectic nature of the crowd and the noise. The food was good, the drink selection was tasty, and the server was generally attentive (albeit new). There was an hours-long thunderstorm (think purple on the weather radar) that pruduced a lightning bolt which hit a nearby transformer. This fubared the food order system, but the restaurant did what it could to get things right. The only suggestion I would make is when something like this happens, the manager should comp an appetizer for your patient customers. We would return here.

01/25/2025: It was my first time there. You have to enter through Embassy Suites hotel. I made a reservation but it wasn't needed, there was only one couple when I arrived. The jazz music was perfect. I was looking for "fine dining," but this wasn't a bad choice. The dining area is large, but the bar seats 10 people at best. There was a bathroom inside the restaurant and it was clean. But the lock on the accessible bathroom needs repair. I had to lean on the door and jiggle the lock to engage it. Maitlon was my server. He was patient and worked with the bartender (a lady) to find a drink I would like. She ended up creating something and it was tasty. Maitlon helped me choose between different menu items. I had the flank steak w/mashed potatoes and asparagus. My steak was medium and tender. Maitlon delivered my meal with a steak knife. Which is rare because most restaurants don't serve your food with a proper steak knife. I had lemon cheesecake with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. There was a solid lemon flavor to the cheesecake. The berry compote had a good texture and was not thin. The whipped cream was fluffy and the pistachios were ground to a good texture. Overall, it was a good experience. The meal was just under $70 for one person. The staff (Maitlon and the bartender) were friendly and patient with all of the guests. One suggestion would be to add a bread basket while you wait for your entree. I'll slip in to try a burger next time.