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    Gabriel's Cafe

    4.1 (43 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Closed • 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music

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    Jalexus H.

    Gabriel's was an unexpected gem! I didn't know what to expect walking in, but I could tell it would be busy from the packed parking lot. When you walk in, it's split into two sections. There's a smaller bar area with seating and then a more spacious area at the bottom. We came on Friday so they had Karaoke. I loved the carefree vibe. Apparently they do Karaoke every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. We got a few drinks and the fried mushrooms. The food did take forever but it was expected with as busy as it was. And the bartenders were great at handling the crowd. If you're looking for a lowkey place with good drinks and food for an affordable price, I definitely recommend Gabriel's. **You can smoke inside here so if you're not into cigarettes, I would be mindful of that.

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    Greg B.

    A very comfortable bar to have a drink and something to eat! We went on a Thursday, it was "bingo night".Everyone was pleasant. Our server was attentive. Very welcoming.

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    2 years ago

    Not for me. The smoking was bad and the waitress was not helpful. The cook had to come out to take our order

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    3 years ago

    Great drink prices and the ambiance is great vibe for a group of friends as an after hours place.

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    2 years ago

    Awesome fiod, friendly bartenders. Everyone knows your name here. It's my favorite place

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    3 years ago

    This place is awesome! I always have fun here!the people are always great and the service is second to none.

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    4 years ago

    Didn't answer my fone cal at 7:45 on a Sunday but I'm tryna get my drank on love this place they let me smoke and stuff get ya drank on

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    6 years ago

    I'm so glad this place is still able to operate during CoVid. Great daily specials and an awesome staff.

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    6 years ago

    Service was excellent. Patrons were very friendly, Good cheeseburger and best onion rings I ever tasted.

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    9 years ago

    A smoking bar with great bartenders and bar food that is done right. And a great steak. You won't be disappointed.

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    9 years ago

    Love this place!!! Service is excellent. Food is delicious! One of the best hang outs in the Hoover area!

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    9 years ago

    Great service, live music, good prices!!! absolutely one of the best bars in Hoover....

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    “Hands down the only bar I will spend my hard earned money at, and not just because it's the only bar I know in Hoover.”

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    This was my first time trying Walk On's. It was suggested by my son, who joined me for lunch along…read morewith his significant other. We chose to sit on the patio since the Alabama heat has FINALLY settled down a smidge. The patio was spacious with plenty of tables as well as couches. There are several televisions positioned around the patio, so no matter where you sit, you can still catch the game. While it is definitely a sports restaurant, it also felt very family friendly. There were even a couple of young girls recording a TikTok on the patio, which brought a smile to my face. Our server was McKenna. She was pleasant throughout our visit, and it was obvious that she was making an effort to provide good service. She took our drink orders promptly, and our food came out fairly quickly. I ordered the Ahi Tuna salad and was pleasantly surprised by the size. It was not only plentiful, but beautiful and delicious! My son's food must have been delicious because he finished it in record time. His significant other did not have quite the same experience. She ordered her burger without lettuce, tomato, or mayonnaise, but it arrived with all three. Her fries, which she had been looking forward to, were also very hard. She ended up taking her burger apart to remove the toppings and left nearly all of the fries untouched after trying one. In McKenna's defense, it was a bit loud on the patio, so it is certainly possible she did not hear the request to leave the lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise off the burger. Toward the end of our meal, my remaining salad had been boxed to go and it was clear we were finished. After waiting about 15 minutes, we eventually had to ask for our check. When McKenna brought it, she explained that she had accidentally mixed up our check with the table behind us, who had already left. She was apologetic and explained that their ticket, which she handed to us, was lower than ours and hoped we did not mind. We certainly did not mind paying less, but I did feel bad knowing the other table had apparently paid about $10 more than they should have. As we were leaving, I also noticed quite a few napkins, dishes, and other items scattered around the patio. More frequent attention to clearing and tidying the outdoor area would make an already nice patio space even more enjoyable. Overall, it was an okay first experience, and I would definitely give Walk On's another try because there were several things on the menu that caught my attention. McKenna was kind and pleasant, and I do not want the mistakes during our visit to overshadow that. However, between the incorrect food order, the delay with the check, and the ticket mix up, I do think some additional training and attention to detail would be beneficial. And that Ahi Tuna salad? I'd order it again in a heartbeat!

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