Sidelines

Haven't been to Princetons since I got broadsided by a doctor in a Mercedes on the side street by there on my daughter's graduation from from UNA. His wife got out of the car protesting that "my husband's a good driver. He hasn't had a wreck in over a year!" Missed her graduation.

I know the owners very well, and when they were redoing the place to prepare to open it, the health inspector told them she probably would never ok that place to reopen. (she apparently had a major problem with the old Princeton's). However, they worked extremely hard to get everything in good order, and have been approved to open, even under such scrutiny. I think they will do well.

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! My husband I went to Sidelines the other night. I had the chicken salad sandwich - HORRIBLE! It tasted like it come right out of a bucket from the local grocery store. My husband had the fish tacos. He wasn't impressed either. They undoubtedly will make their money off of alcohol sales and not the food.

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Originally posted by imamom04:
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! My husband I went to Sidelines the other night. I had the chicken salad sandwich - HORRIBLE! It tasted like it come right out of a bucket from the local grocery store. My husband had the fish tacos. He wasn't impressed either. They undoubtedly will make their money off of alcohol sales and not the food.

Although I know the owners very well (as quoted in an earlier post), I have just now gotten a chance to eat there. I took imamom04's advice, and did not order the chicken salad or fish tacos. I did order the Sideline burger w/ fries, and my wife had the Kentucky Derby chicken. We also had fried crab claws for an appetizer. My burger was among the best I have ever eaten. perfectly cooked, and seasoned, and my wife absolutely loved the Kentucky Derby chicken (grilled chicken breast w/ bacon & swiss). I sampled the chicken as well, and found it to be tender and very flavorful. The fries were also very good. The atmosphere was as you would expect in a sports grill. They have more TV's than I could count, all high def, and all tuned to one of the various ESPN channels as well as 2 huge big screen projection TV's. On the negative side- I have had better crab claws. They weren't awful, but far from the best. Also our server seemed lost almost the entire time. Even though our food was served in a reasonable amount of time, our appetizer was served along with our entre'. All in all our experience was probable an 8 out of 10. They should do well.

I have now eaten there several times. I did not try the chicken salad, but got the large steak, which I thought was GREAT, and tried the talophia fish which was also very good. Tried the shrimp and crab dip appetizer and it was super, but gave me heartburn about 2 the next morning.
Had hot wings last night with Kosmic Mama, and they were great also.
Seems they have a computerized ordering system that seems to intimidate some of the wait staff, but I'm sure they will get used to it.
You guys that keep wanting a Hooters, you ought to give this place a try.

I would like to add that sidelines is going to be such a hit in this area. I hope that everyone interested in this type of atmosphere will go check it out. It is exactly the kind of place Florence needs, being a college town. Also, there is this really cool bartender/server that just rocks. Her name is April. This girl is LOADED in personality.

and let me guess, she's also got HUUUUUUGE... tracts of land.

I went there a month or two ago. I was pleased with the atmosphere and service, but the food left a lot to be desired.
I wanted a seafood item and they had a grilled tiliapia I ordered, I asked if they could blacken it, she looked at me kinda funny and said she would see. The salad came out in a Mcdonalds like container with the flatware(plastic) and napkin sealed in a plastic bag. The fish was burned until it had black places on it (someone don't know what blackened is) and tasted bad.
I am sure I will find myself there again(if they stay opened long enough), but I can assure you my food choices will be of something more mainstream, like a Hamburger or wings or pizza.

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Originally posted by Missing Bama:
and let me guess, she's also got HUUUUUUGE... tracts of land.

HEHE....to be honest, I did not notice. I am a girl so her personality was more obvious to me. If I remember, I will ask my husband. He would soooo notice that kind of thing.

I Recently went to Sidelines and thought it was awesome they have great food and the NTN Trivia and Texas holdem games are so much fun. Also, I heard that they are going to have the Alabama football game on Saturday. Not many people that I know of are going to get that game!!! I'll definetly be there!!!!ROLL TIDE!!!!

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Originally posted by cherrybomb328:
I Recently went to Sidelines and thought it was awesome they have great food and the NTN Trivia and Texas holdem games are so much fun. Also, I heard that they are going to have the Alabama football game on Saturday. Not many people that I know of are going to get that game!!! I'll definetly be there!!!!ROLL TIDE!!!!

I think I'll opt to watch the game at Mugshots after hearing the Sidelines commercial yesterday for the final round of some silly calendar girl contest which will take place this Saturday. I want to watch the game where I can actually watch the game.

How much room is in Mug Shots and where is it?


From what I have heard from an employee of Sidelines, reservations need to be made due to the crowd.

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Originally posted by Confederate Pride:
How much room is in Mug Shots and where is it?


From what I have heard from an employee of Sidelines, reservations need to be made due to the crowd.

Mug Shots is the back room (bar) in Brinley Brothers on Tennessee Street. The place that's been in the news lately. because of draft beer. There is tons of standing room, but I'll be getting there an hour before kickoff to be sure I get a good seat. They have TVs everywhere, so seeing the game isn't an issue.

Ah ya, It will be packed as well due to draft beer.
At least that's what the Brinley brother's father thinks and I bet he's correct.

Sara,
Your link didn't go anywhere. Well, it didn't go where I was expecting it too anyway.

It ain't got no gas in it.

Dear Confederate Pride, I think you have Sidelines mixed up with Sidepocket. Sidepockets lounge is having a hawaiian tropic contest on Saturday . Sidelines Sports Deli is having the Alabama Game as there main feature. I think they have like 35 tv's and Draft Beer. They even have tv's in the bathrooms so your sure not to miss anything

Does anybody know if Sidelines has draft beer?

It is truly amazing how people can give completely unintelligent advice to other people with such arrogance. First of all, SidePOCKETS the bar has the bakini contests. SideLINES is a sports centered food establishment. Maybe we should take a time out to actually listen to an advertisement before we get our undergarments in a bunch.

Or maybe the owners of SideLINES should have come up with a more unique name.

Well, by all means. Anything to make life easier for you. While we are at it, why don't we get in touch with Webster and have them change every word that we don't like or understand. Who's with me? Oh, and little side note ( that's two seperate words - side-note- not to be confused with Sidepockets, we realize that this is tricky), I really like the buffalo tenders and the pizza at Sidelines. My husband and I had both, we were there for a long while. I am not a huge fan of the draft beer though, felt like my head was gonna pop clean off the next day

Such attitude for such an "unintelligent" comment -- btw, SidePockets has a BIKINI contest -- not a BAkini contest...careful where you accuse others of such "arrogance" ...

SidePockets also serves food -- they have appetizers and such so that is not a distinction either.

I have been to both places and have had a great time in both places. I hope they both succeed in this area.

You got me on that one DIXIE- hehe- Look, I just have the opinions, but never have I ever said that I could spell. I like both places as well. See, at least I can admit when I'm wrong. You got to give me that one.

Oh,and I wouldn't confuse attitude with sarcasm. Attitude would imply that I know everything (which I don't), but sarcasm is something that I come by honestly. (Maybe I should start putting a spelling disclaimer at the end of my responses.) So, back to SIDELINES..... which is the topic on this forum, correct?

I was already feeling unimpressed with Sidelines when I ate there the other night, however, my opinion was pretty solidified when the bartender came out of the bathroom stall and rushed past me and right out of the bathroom without washing her hands. Mmm...Can I get an amen all my Sheffield No-Sanitizer in the bathrooms at school hellraisers? Just Kidding...

There are actually hand sanitizer machines on the wall in the restaurant. 'Cause it kind of defeats the purpose when you go and grab the door handle.

Not washing their hands before grabbing the door handle does nothing but ensure germs are being spread by this employee..regardless of sanitizer being used outside the bathroom..

Well, I happen to know the girl. I'm sure that she washes regularly.

Sorry Grape if that is the female bartender that waited on me and some friends one night -- I was not impressed.

BTW -- I love sarcasm...I bathe in it daily...

My question is..... How many of us on this forum have actually waited tables?

And not being impressed really doesn't say alot to me... What exactly did you not like and why, would tell me more. As a server, I wish there were surveys that we could fill out on the customers and how they acted. Most of the time you will find that men liked the experience just fine, and it is the women who can not be pleased.

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Originally posted by grapeape2681:
My question is..... How many of us on this forum have actually waited tables?

My answer: Many.

Why do you ask?

Not really impressed with the food, or with nonchalant attitudes towards cleanliness, although I'll just take your word for it that your friend is clean.
By the way, I waited tables at Louisiana the Rest. in Sheffield back in college and Matt Wood would have killed any of us that even thought about leaving a bathroom in front of customers without washing out hands. Our customers appreciated it too. I made great tips.

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Originally posted by cherrybomb328:
Dear Confederate Pride, I think you have Sidelines mixed up with Sidepocket. Sidepockets lounge is having a hawaiian tropic contest on Saturday . Sidelines Sports Deli is having the Alabama Game as there main feature. I think they have like 35 tv's and Draft Beer. They even have tv's in the bathrooms so your sure not to miss anything

I didn't go to the bathroom, but that is so cool.