Nick’s In The Sticks A Nonfootball Tuscaloosa Institution

By Susan Swagler

Tuscaloosa is home to a beloved institution with fans from all over the country. Although most of them surely roll with the Tide, high-stakes football isn’t the attraction. Instead, great steaks, potent signature drinks and an atmosphere like no other are what draw these fans.

Nick’s Original Filet House (aka Nick’s in the Sticks) has been serving tender, juicy filets at fantastic prices for more than 75 years.

Nick’s is still in the sticks – about five miles out of town, down U.S. Highway 43. The restaurant is in a little brick building, painted crimson-red with a matching awning and a small, wooden patio out front so people can sit and have a drink while they wait. The large American flag in one window has been there since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Nick’s didn’t have a sign for the longest time, but there’s a fancy new one up now. Even without a sign, the crowds would indicate that this is the place. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, especially, the wait for a table – in the cold or in the heat, rain or not – can be up to three hours for the loyal local folks, university students and out-of-towners in the know.

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