I'll have to agree with my fellow reviewer and admit that I've never actually sampled the food at Al's Diner (not that I can remember, anyway). But, it's a great place for some beers during a night out. The beer selection is fairly Hong Kong standard, and the prices are middle of the road for LKF. The cocktails, like the mojitos, are surprisingly good for what you might assume is a cheap-drinks-and-shots kind of bar for the LKF party set.
I was most recently there early in the night while it was slow (around 8pm), and the waitresses were friendly without hovering, which I always appreciate. We were there with a friend's two year old son (don't judge, we were finishing up a long day of sightseeing!) and the waitresses were extremely kind and tried to keep him amused while we had some well-deserved beers. I had asked for some extra straws for him to play with, which they happily provided, and a few minutes later one waitress came back with some straws folded into a star-shaped wand, which I thought was just so funny and nice.
So, I can confidently report that not only is Al's Diner a good place for a full-on night out, but it is also quite pleasant for an evening beer outside. read more