The food and beer are great, lots of variety and flavors. The service was subpar, don't expect the best from the servers on staff. My server along with 2 others, were more occupied with eating and laughing with each other than earning a tip. While we were waiting for drinks and food (sitting on the warming racks) we could see the staff hanging out in the kitchen.
marlo z.
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July 13, 2025
Had lunch at the Ale House on a Friday around 12:15 with the wife and a friend. No wait for a table. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Restaurant was moderately busy with plenty of open tables. Noise level was very good for having conversation without screaming.
We ordered the Friday special app which was a flat bread bruschetta (see pic) with crab topping, a pear salad and chicken strips with fries (see pic). Also one soda and an iced tea. Finished with a seasonal peach cobbler shared 3 ways. Total bill with tip for the 3 of us came out to $90. So if looking for a more moderate cost lunch, better to look elsewhere.
The food was all very good and would recommend this place for a lunch date where you can get good food, not feel packed in, and can converse without shouting.
Beverly Burnham
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November 15, 2025
Loving the Ale House Friday seafood specials! It was a delicious mix of my favorite shellfish on toasted sourdough bread served with fries. Tonight crab and shrimp salad. Last Friday Chesapeake seafood stew. This will be my Friday dinner spot. Always friendly servers and I have never had any meal or a drink here that I did not love!
Grace M
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June 04, 2024
This is a very nice and casual place. The ambience is great for most occasions including a girls/guys night, date or family night. The menu has great variety of options to choose from and the choices are not too overwhelming.
I came here for brunch with a friend. We ordered the bottomless mimosas for $20 each, chicken and waffles, and steak and eggs. All the food was delicious and we had decent portions, except I wish I had more potatoes with my steak and eggs. My friend and I sat outside and enjoyed their patio seating. Although it was hot outside, the umbrellas kept us semi-cool. 😅
The service was great; and I would definitely return. I would love to return for happy hour.
Miles Senal
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June 16, 2025
Went in the middle of the day on a wednesday. The food was good and the server came too quickly after we sat down to ask for our orders. After we received our food that was the last time we saw our server. She never came back for water refills and only came around for the check.
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The food and beer are great, lots of variety and flavors. The service was subpar, don't expect the best from the servers on staff. My server along with 2 others, were more occupied with eating and laughing with each other than earning a tip. While we were waiting for drinks and food (sitting on the warming racks) we could see the staff hanging out in the kitchen.
Had lunch at the Ale House on a Friday around 12:15 with the wife and a friend. No wait for a table. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Restaurant was moderately busy with plenty of open tables. Noise level was very good for having conversation without screaming. We ordered the Friday special app which was a flat bread bruschetta (see pic) with crab topping, a pear salad and chicken strips with fries (see pic). Also one soda and an iced tea. Finished with a seasonal peach cobbler shared 3 ways. Total bill with tip for the 3 of us came out to $90. So if looking for a more moderate cost lunch, better to look elsewhere. The food was all very good and would recommend this place for a lunch date where you can get good food, not feel packed in, and can converse without shouting.
Loving the Ale House Friday seafood specials! It was a delicious mix of my favorite shellfish on toasted sourdough bread served with fries. Tonight crab and shrimp salad. Last Friday Chesapeake seafood stew. This will be my Friday dinner spot. Always friendly servers and I have never had any meal or a drink here that I did not love!
This is a very nice and casual place. The ambience is great for most occasions including a girls/guys night, date or family night. The menu has great variety of options to choose from and the choices are not too overwhelming. I came here for brunch with a friend. We ordered the bottomless mimosas for $20 each, chicken and waffles, and steak and eggs. All the food was delicious and we had decent portions, except I wish I had more potatoes with my steak and eggs. My friend and I sat outside and enjoyed their patio seating. Although it was hot outside, the umbrellas kept us semi-cool. 😅 The service was great; and I would definitely return. I would love to return for happy hour.
Went in the middle of the day on a wednesday. The food was good and the server came too quickly after we sat down to ask for our orders. After we received our food that was the last time we saw our server. She never came back for water refills and only came around for the check.