Steinbeck's Ale House

Umami Fries. That's it. That's the review.Jk.In all seriousness, Steinbeck's is a great restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. I particularly love sitting outside so I can bring my pups. Food is good, service is nice, and drink prices are decent. I truly enjoy visiting!

Today was a cold, drizzly day and a Guinness at Steinbeck was a godsend. Husband had the chicken sandwich which he says is the best friend chicken sandwich in Atlanta - perfectly friend and oh so juicy and messy. On this wet cold day, had the special tomato soup and grilled cheese. But it was not just a grilled cheese. The grilled cheese looked to also have some tomato and onion - it was delightful. Our server and all of the staff were smiles and so helpful. Thanks Steinbeck's and staff for another great meal in a lovely pub!

First time brunch there, January 1 2024 was a stand-out experience: the waiter, the neighborhood vibe, fresh ingredients, innovative cooking without being fussy or precious. I was in LOVE & imagined walking there on the regular when the weather warmed up. Second time brunch: Feb 11th. Menu had changed to meat heavy, eggs with everything choices. Fish sandwich was no more. If we had a helpful waiter very minor changes would have made several of the offerings possible as vegetables are prepared thoughtfully. However, we had a waiter who seemed to be personally offended by my question, "What would you suggest if I don't eat beef or pork or eggs?" He looked at me as if I had 3 heads and I felt judged - oh you are one of THOSE people. So I had a $5 bowl of potatoes. I feel 90% confident that a quick word with the chef would have resulted in my eating a proper menu item - and a completely different review - but I will never know that. The waiter then went on to try to upsell us to having shots. I will never know if the chef was agreeable and could pivot to drop the pork belly off the noodle dish - and I doubt I will ever return to this establishment to find out. It's a shame.

Steinbecks was a cool pub with great food! Parking is plentiful in the back or just around the area, and even though it gets busy, the tables open up pretty fast. They tend to have different specials that all sound pretty good, but I went with their famous tower of power burger with eggplant fries. I didn't get a drink either, but heard from friends all the drinks were good! I can def see why the burgers are award winning - the meat was cooked perfectly and was super tender and I loved the sauce that came with it. I should have gotten regular fries though because the eggplant fries were kinda disappointing and flavorless.Overall, Steinbecks was a decent place to go for a nice casual dinner with great staff, drinks, and food!

In a proper Irish pub, I feel like Mark Wahlberg could walk in at any moment. He'll sit down at my table, invite me on some kind of bare-knuckle adventure. There will be witty, old-boy banter. We'll go on a tear across the city, probably taking down the Boston mob or something. The women we meet will be beautiful but mysteriously chaste. There will be heavy-handed catholic iconography, probably some very old churches. In the end, we will discover that the problems of the human condition were inside our hearts this whole time. There will be spiritual growth by means of a boxing match.Steinbeck's makes me feel like this, oh yes. John Steinbeck was Irish-American, and the blend makes sense here. Sure, it's a little different than the setup in my native northeast. The snug spots for sitting are outside, to take advantage of our warm climate. They serve a perfect Guinness pour (classic!) and a very nice cocktail program. Craft beer abounds, but the list is thoughtfully curated instead of being too-much. The kitchen serves elevated comfort food; think brisket hash, house-smoked wings, extremely high-quality burgers. The menu is very forward-looking while giving a shout to traditional pub fare.I suggest putting on your scratchiest sweater and visiting on a cold night. It's very humane place, sprinkled with possibility.

Whew. It's a lot of food. Got the famous burger and eggplant fries - delicious. The burger was huge with two patties. Alot to get down. I divided the Pattie's to make a regular burger. It came with lettuce, tomato, thousand island (I assume), bacon, and toasted bun. The eggplant fries were delightful. A little heavy (but they are fried, so). They are topped with oil and crushed red pepper. A little too saturated for taste. Next time just give a good dipping sauce. Beer selection was okay. I selected a good basic Good wi-fi for a working lunch. Definitely will frequent! Only con, it was a very limited menu.

A no-frills and friendly pub perfect for a weekend beer, Steinbeck's is an Oakhurst favorite. We stopped in a hot Sunday afternoon after a long walk, and settled in on one of their cozy sidewalk booths for few drinks. Service was friendly and the vibe was just right, making Steinbecks a new must when in the area.

Great food. Great place to grab a drink. Inside is smaller but good vibes and outside booths are perfect on a nice day. I crave the Vietnamese wings all the time.

Came here for brunch! The food was good, and the owner served us. The outdoor seating was nice, but they took about an hour for us to get our food. If you have time to kill, this is the place!

Neighborhood gem in the heart of Oakhurst. Our favorite dishes include the Vietnamese wings and umami fries, Tower of Power burger and whatever they have as a special. The specials have never let us down. The kitchen here does not disappoint! This place is a haven for locals, but the food is worth a drive, too. Great beer selection and outdoor seating can't be beat.