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    Alpha Tavern

    3.4 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast Burrito
    Julie B.

    My family stopped by for lunch and were not disappointed. We were greeted and seated right away. The menu at this place is insane. Literally the largest menu I've ever seen. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. She answered all of our questions and made sure to check in on us throughout our meal. I ordered the open faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. The turkey was thick and fresh, not the typical lunch meat turkey that's served in most places. My boyfriend ordered a breakfast burrito with gravy fries. I know what a combination right? His burrito was huge and was stuffed full. We all enjoyed our meals, left with full bellies, and to go containers. We'll definitely be back!

    Front of menu, 10/15/20.
    Keegan Z.

    I'm glad that they revived the deceased Alpha into the new Alpha Tavern, small local businesses ought to be supported whenever possible. That said, they have some improvements they need to make before it becomes a place I would return to again. The exterior and interior have been completely revamped, and frankly it looks great. They have plenty of seating, both inside and outside on a patio, as well as a bar area. We ate inside in one of the booths and the seating is very comfortable. They start you off with complimentary chips and salsa, and the chips are the delicious corn tortilla kind. Great start! Unfortunately, things started to slide from there. After looking through both sides of the menu, one thing became readily apparent: this place is NOT cheap. $12 for a basic hamburger, and add $1 for each cheese/non-condiment topping you want. This was surprising, especially since the original Alpha's menu was pretty reasonably priced if I recall correctly. None of the other items were any easier on the wallet, and even the sides were $5 a pop. Ouch. When we placed the order and my girlfriend requested the tomato be left off, our server laughed and said she could put that in the order notes but they always leave it on the plate anyway. Kind of a weird way to respond to a reasonable request. After she had put our order in, I realized she hadn't asked how I wanted my burger done, and no surprise when it arrived burnt to a crisp. My girlfriend's turkey burger arrived with the wrong bun, in addition to the tomato (as expected) and lacking a pickle while mine did come with one. Consistency seems to be a problem here. So, verdict on the food: excellent fries, GREAT BBQ sauce (some of the best I have ever had), great brioche buns for the sandwiches, though I have no idea if their Angus meat is any good since it arrived thoroughly incinerated. My girlfriend reported her turkey burger was below average. No idea as to any appetizers, other entrees, or desserts since we did not partake on this occasion, though the plates heading to other tables looked quite attractive. I feel like they are still figuring out the menu, kitchen, and staff training, though this was a pretty lackluster experience for such a pricey place. Hope they improve as time goes on. Overall: 3.0 stars --- Pros: - Attractive exterior and interior, lots of seating. - Free salsa is great. - Plenty of free parking in front. - Staff is pleasant but... Cons: - ...Not terribly accurate with their orders, nor are they that great at honoring customer requests. - These prices are surprisingly high for what you get. - The food items seem to be average at best, though elements of them were below average on this trip.

    Lemon ball martini

    The variety of foods were amazing and satisfying. We ate on the outside deck and the weather was delightful. The young lady that waited on us was kind and very pleasant to offer suggestions for our various tastes. We will go back again

    Back of bar
    Tiffany D.

    Great atmosphere, service & food. My fave is the brussel sprouts app. They have a very good selection of food and beverages.

    Burger with Swiss, egg, and grilled mushrooms
    Rob G.

    Decent menu, although I guess it changes a lot. The loaded Bloody Mary I came for was no longer available. So I went with a regular bloody mary which was decent but not worth $7. Went with the Brussels sprouts app and informed the server they were undercooked. He politely apologized and brought back another order exactly the same way... I was then told they simply flash fry them in the fryer. I do my own sprouts at home and every recipe I've ever seen calls for a pan fry to brown the flats, then broil high heat to crisp the out side and cook all the way through at the same time. Obviously the proper method takes too long ? I'd rather wait for my food and have it right than a hack shortcut. HOWEVER, the burger was great, I love the build your burger method they have here. The fries are awesome too!

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    Greco's has awesome pizza and the cookie pizza is to die for. Definitely a great local take-out…read moreoption for those living in or passing through the Wheeling area! Came here for the buffet on this particular occasion, though I have gotten take-out from them in the past and it has been spectacular. The buffet isn't always restocked as quickly as you might like, though that is bound to happen in smaller establishments. There isn't a ton of charm to the interior though it seems like a good throwback to the pizza place forerunners of the 60's and 70's, which has its own version of ambiance. Cleanliness is middling, as is the service. They definitely provide good quality for the price, and value is the name of the game when it comes to pizza. I recommend the pepperoni rolls and the cookie pizza, those are well-worth the stomach space. I plan on coming back here during my future trips to Wheeling, and you should definitely consider giving it a shot as well. Overall: 4.0 stars --- Pros: - Excellent pizza and delicious desserts. - Value is great for the money, especially the buffet. - 60's/70's pizza aesthetic appeals to me, and hopefully it will for you as well. - Good amount of parking, especially since this shopping center is rarely busy. Cons: - Service is mediocre, nothing much to recommend there. - Cleanliness is occasionally an issue, which is the job of the service staff, so this is probably just an extension of their service issues. - Never done delivery from here, so I can't comment on that. I would check out some of the other reviews here if you're looking for insight about that.

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