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    Carolina Ale House

    3.2 (408 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    French onion, Smashburger
    Shirlyn Jung J.

    Very quiet for 430 on a Wednesday. Our waitress came pretty quick she was very friendly. I'm ordering a classic Philly cheesesteak. We're also ordering the French onion Smashburger and we're ordering the Carolina combo pick two fried shrimp and 6 ounce sirloin and a Caesar salad. Also gonna try the Elysian space dust IPA. I wasn't impressed with the IPA because it only comes in a tulip glass, which is kind of small or you can order the pitcher which is way too much for me. The Caesar salad is really good. The French onion Smashburger was so so the burger itself didn't have a lot of flavor unless you dipped it in the French onion soup even doing that it wasn't that flavorful. I feel like a smashed burger should be able to stand on its own. I also felt like the burger was kind of dry for a Smash burger. 6 ounce steak was good along with the shrimp and fries. I felt like the Philly cheesesteak sub. The bread itself was a little dry look like they toasted it but then when you got to the meat and the flavor, it just wasn't there if I were to compare this to ruckus Philly cheesesteak ruckus is better. I wouldn't say I wouldn't come back here, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

    Ted G.

    Carolina Ale house is a good place for a game and a drink, its very convenient but forgettable, however on a good game day it is the place to go and yell at the TV. The menu looked great, but it felt hollow when the food didn't live up to the hype. The BBQ smoked Brisket Platter was a tragedy, what should have been tender and juicy was dry and rough, every bite was a reminder of what could have been. Three visits to the Ale House and each time I was left wondering why I paid so much for a meal that looks better on paper. Cheers!

    Salmon, Broccoli,  Rice
    David D.

    The food here is excellent. I had the Blackened Salmon, Broccoli and Rice. The service here is fine, except the woman who delivered the food to the table was a "B". (And I am not talking about a school grade.) The host told us they have Salmon when we were seated and the Waiter said they sold out--turned out when he went to investigate--they really did have Salmon. This place is dirty. There was food all over the seats and menus--I had to use a Wet Ones to clean my hands after lifting the menu and we cleaned the seats off ourselves. I know staffing if difficult--but this crossed the threshold of acceptable. I am still giving it a 4 of 5 because the food was very good and they are open very late for dinner--but be ready for the above challenges. Hopefully they get rid of that woman--they know who it is I am sure. The unfortunate thing for this restaurant is that the food is clearly a 5 of 5 but their rating is getting dragged down due to poor service and cleanliness and I presume that for the time being management can't do anything about that?

    Shelby L.

    Everyone loved their food. It came out fast, was hot, and delicious. A clean restaurant, great service, and prices were fairly decent. Loved loved loved the frickles!!

    Carolina barbeque wings
    Christine W.

    Our last visit here was wonderful! I ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich, which was very flavorful. Substituted the fries on the side for garlic mashed potatoes. The French onion soup was okay. The sandwich was really good tho! My boyfriend ordered Carolina BBQ wings and they were delicious! Service was good, our waitress was pretty attentive. Ambiance was like a typical sports bar.

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    To Kareem and Christy, you have an awesome place. The food, atmosphere, staff and vibe is fantastic. Neon Nights band would like to entertain your staff and guests with a blend of classic rock, country and dance music. We can cover for 3-4 hours. We have PA, lights. We have an excellent fan base in the Cary area. Thank you Russ Neon Nights Band

    Draft beer
    Jason D.

    Fantastic brew pub with lots of staff. Their draft selection is amazing and they can even make an awesome Old Fashion. Great place to watch sports on many TVs. Love this joint.

    Cilantro Lime Chicken & Shrimp Bowl
    Elisa A.

    This meal was amazing. The flavors were so good. Our server was extremely helpful and kind! Great experience!

    The very good half-rack of ribs, the cold fries, and the notable lack of silverware.
    George D.

    Six of us for dinner at 6PM on Saturday: 2 fish&chips. 2 burgers, half-rack of ribs, and a buffalo chicken wrap; all tasty, although the buffalo wrap had overwhelming mayonnaise on it. The noise level was so high as to make conversation very difficult. The service: abysmal. A waiter was sent quickly to take our orders, drinks and dinner orders in one shot. Drinks arrived quickly, but an IPA with an orange slice in it that was supposed to be a Blue Moon arrived, and was replaced. Dinner was another 40 minutes to arrive... and utensils another 10 minutes after that, following several requests for silverware. One side of fries came out cold, and the waiter said he would expedite a replacement order... which took 15 more expedited minutes for hot ones that arrived with the check. One order of fish came with tartar sauce, the other did not, and there was no traditional malt vinegar to be had. Not a good experience.

    Chicken nacho
    Lynn R.

    Met my friends at the Ale house today. The food was decent but the service was so so. The waitress was a bit distracted but she came back a few times to check on us. We ordered chicken nachos. They had chicken on the plate but it wasn't overloaded with chicken. The cheese was a melted spread of some kind and not a strong cheddar which I would have liked. The guacamole was good and she did add extra sour cream. I did enjoying watching the college games on so that was fun. Not sure if I will return anytime soon.

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    Fantastic wings. I got the fried/breaded version with the 5 alarm sauce. Will definitely return. Cool vibe and great service.

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    Super bad service, cold food, flat beer, no forks.. never coming back. Avoid at any cost

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    Thank you, Russ! We'll see you again soon!

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    Standard sports bar. All food was good but nothing to particularly recommend. Place was packed so others love it!

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    Too cold! It's 67° in here and "feels like" outside is 12°. So uncomfortable. Same thing in summer. Too cold in here to wear summer tops.

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    We ate here on March 24, 2025. A good friend was in town from out of state. I wanted to get him a…read morenice steak and the one previous time I had CAH's 28 day aged ribeye, I thought it was excellent. We both got the ribeye and it was excellent on this visit too. The menu online as I write says the 12 oz. 28 day aged ribeye is $29.89 including grilled mushrooms, roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. I recall being slightly disappointed that baked potatoes were no longer an option, but the food was so good, that was not an issue. Service was good, the food was good. I thought it was worthy of the occasion. I have been to this store on at least 6-8 previous visits, although I did not usually get steak. I usually got one of their sandwiches. I liked all those I've had. There is another CAH closer to me that gets terrible reviews. It's worth it to me to drive a little further and go to a store that has given me good food and service on multiple occasions.

    Carolina Ale House Review - 3/5…read more It was our last day in town, and we wanted something quick while still getting a taste of some local favorites. Since Carolina Ale House was close to where we were staying, we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere definitely had that classic ale house vibe, with plenty of local beers on tap along with other familiar beer options. It felt like a nice casual spot to unwind and grab a bite. We all ordered something different, which was nice for variety. I had the hibachi shrimp, while the others had tacos with chips, and my son kept it simple with chicken tenders and fries. The food overall was okay, but my dish was a little disappointing. Everything on my plate--between the soup, pilaf rice, broccoli, and shrimp--seemed to carry almost the exact same flavor, so I didn't really get to enjoy the distinct hibachi taste I was expecting. One highlight for me was definitely the spicy margarita--the flavor was delicious. My husband also really enjoyed the "Ale Yeah" 16 oz. Bloody Mary along with one of the local North Carolina draft beers, which was a nice touch. Our server, Trevan, did a great job taking care of us. He was accommodating, attentive, and made sure we had what we needed throughout our visit, which we appreciated. Overall, I'd rate this place a 3/5. It was a decent stop for a casual meal and drinks, but the food could have had a bit more flavor separation and wow factor

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