Karena Yager
Al’s is my “hometown” bar with great food! As a Western NYer relocated, I’ve been coming to Al’s for years, both during Bills season for games and as a dining customer. The staff are always great, welcoming and make you feel like you’re on the set of Cheers! The wings, the Beef on Weck and the full menu is like walking into a bar back in NY, always finger licking good. You often forget to review the places you frequent weekly because you tell the managers and employees each time you’re there how great they are. But I wanted to share for anyone looking for a great meal, a cold drink, even if you don’t drink or have an N.A., you’re always welcome! Come for a Bills game, leave as family! I love my bar! I’m so thankful to everyone there for always taking care of us!
… moreAngela Williams
Nice atmosphere with plenty of TVs and seating. Also have a patio area. Fish and chips is good, and there’s also a fish special on Fridays. The regular fish and chips is a bit better to me because it’s more seasoned than the Friday fish fry. Pizza is great as well as the wings. Fries are nice and seasoned. Ranch is good. Great drinks also. Oh and the fried mushrooms were solid too. Everything here is great. We’ve been back several times since I first posted this review and it’s always great and always great service!
… moreDerek Gubala
Best staff ever!! Best atmosphere! Love the people – especially the bartenders – Shea and Nick!!!
Food is outstanding!!! My favorite place in Lake Norman!!!!
Must try and you will be hooked!!
… moreDavid Howard
Don’t miss out on the wings. I recommend getting at least 12 wings so you can have two flavore. I had Honey Habanero which isn’t hot ,mild spice. (Not hot like I thought. Then I had the barbalo, which is definitely the way to go. Perfectly sauced and a nice lil spicy kick,definitely my favorite.
… moreThe Garden of Eatin with Topo & theresa
This is a Bill’s Backer Bar! You feel right at home everybody is friendly they serve authentic football food for the game prices are reasonable
… moreKelly Cook
Absolutely love this place. I probably shouldn’t admit how often we come here, but the truth is the service is always 15/10. From management (Jill) to the staff (Nick, Allison, Anna, Shea, Miguel, and the rest of the team), they’re simply the best. It has that “Cheers” vibe, welcoming and familiar, but with incredible food. We came in tonight to watch the game, and Nick, Allison, and Jill went above and beyond to make it a fun night.
Side note: if you’re a wing lover, theirs are hands-down the best you’ll ever have.
… moreSweet Magnolia Estate
This place has been our go-to spot for over 20 years, and for good reason! The food is always amazing (the wings are hands-down the best around), and the drinks never ever disappoint. But what truly sets this bar apart is the staff.
They aren’t just friendly—they’ve become like family to us. No matter how busy it gets, they’re always smiling, welcoming, and working hard to make sure every customer feels at home. We come here multiple times a week and it’s honestly just a part of our routine ! It’s also a family affair as my parents loved it – our kids love it and now our grandkids always choose Al’s !!
To the entire team: we love and appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for making this place so special for so many years!
… moreBill Brotherton
Allison is the best waitress! She is very professional and personable! Delicious Friday night fish fry at Al’s.
… moreShawna B
Very disappointed! Wanted some good burgers and heard good things about this place. You’ll see in my pictures that the 2 of the 3 burgers that were both supposed to be cooked medium were not even close to medium or to each other. One patty was noticably smaller than the other as well. Someone needs to have a lesson on how to make grilled onions. If you offer them you should know how to make them. I can tell you it’s not taking a slice off the onion and setting it on the grill until it get soft. My husband’s Mac and cheese was a joke. It was boxed. Not like creamy gooey Velveeta cheese, nope, it was the pathetic dry powder “we think it’s cheese” kind. Really!? My side of onion rings were burnt and so greasy.
… moreSsmith Ssmith
Long story but the waitress act as if she was doing me a favor.. after waiting at the front for about 5 minutes while the host I assume was on the phone we were told to seat ourselves. When we did the waitress comes over and was like I have someone seating here in about 10 minutes but whatever they can sit elsewhere. Then I order my food. The food came out. She never check back on us she seen another table a party of seven or eight people so she took care of them. Finally comes back over once I’m done with my chicken wings and I told her that I never received my french fries or my sandwich. She looked at her notepad, laughed and says oh I forgot, so I left I didn’t tip. I didn’t appreciate her humor. Kelly I believe was her name..
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