Venue Review: Big Al’s Steaks

MENU

Philly cheesesteaks, chicken Philly, some hoagies (subs to most South Florida folks), ribeye sliders (mini-burgers) and deep-fried hot dogs.

ATMOSPHERE

There are lots of Philly sports team banners and pennants on the walls, plus a large mural with Philly trivia on it and a few televisions. It’s a sports bar-type atmosphere in a burger joint setup. Nice mix.

OUR FAVORITE FOOD/PRICE

My wife ordered the 9-inch all-white-meat chicken Philly with provolone ($8.75), and I ordered the 9-inch cheesesteak with provolone ($8.45). We split a medium order of fries ($2.75). You can have American cheese or Cheese Whiz, that gloppy orange concoction they like to put on cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, but we passed on that. We were surprised to find birch beer in the soda fountain, a favorite of mine in my years living in Pennsylvania. For the uninitiated, it tastes like a combination of Dr. Pepper and root beer. We both loved our sandwiches, but this is a great place to go for fries. Crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside, don’t miss them.

REASON TO GO

The rolls are said to be flown in from Philadelphia. They’re very good, soft with just the right amount of chewiness.

SERVICE

You order at the counter and pick up your food at another window. It’s pretty quick.

NOISE LEVEL

There were several televisions on showing an Eagles/Redskins game, but those at the tables were relatively quiet.

KID FRIENDLY

Yes, there is a kids menu with several choices.