About this spot

Oasis Bar & Grill on University Boulevard East in Cottondale is one of the Tuscaloosa area's most entertaining bar and grill destinations — a 4.5-star establishment from 542 reviews where cheeseburgers that have been recommended by food-focused social media reviewers consistently earn great reviews and the homestyle fries are called really good by visitors who order food to go. The combination of quality American bar food, live music, and a late-night schedule makes it a venue that earns its loyal following week after week.

The cheeseburger is the restaurant's calling card: quality meat, a great burger by any honest assessment, and the item that has attracted food-focused social media review accounts as a destination recommendation. The onion rings are delicious and a recommended add-on. The homestyle fries are genuinely good. Note that peak-hour kitchen times can run 45 minutes to an hour on busy Friday and Saturday nights — calling ahead for a rough wait estimate is recommended, and food-to-go orders avoid the dining room wait entirely. The atmosphere includes smoking inside, which some visitors find off-putting and which has led some regulars to order food to go.

Open Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30 AM to 10 PM; Thursday through Saturday until midnight. Closed Monday and Sunday. Live music makes the late-night weekend experience a destination in its own right. A Cottondale bar and grill that serves the Tuscaloosa area community with quality burgers and a genuine nightlife atmosphere.