Drake's Huntsville

Hadn't been to Drakes before so decided to try it out around noon on a Saturday with my wife and two kids.
Despite being pretty busy we were seated without a wait.
Waitress was nice and took orders, drinks arrived pretty quickly.
Ambiance was kind of a brighter sports bar but still family-friendly.
Loud music and conversation but not obnoxiously so, lot of families present. On to the food.
Let's be honest - the place is a little on the expensive side.
Cup of chili for $6, salads start at $14 and go north of $18, all the burgers are $14+ with one side etc.
That being said, I don't knock of stars for higher prices, you can check the menu before you show up and go elsewhere, but I do want to point it out. I ordered the Triple Double cheeseburger Sliders and was able to sub out the side for chili for $2, which I felt was a good deal.
The burgers were well done but sliders are kinda to get anything else and they tasted good.
To be fair, they didn't ask how I wanted them so that's just how they come.
No complaints about the burgers besides the size.
Chili seemed like it was made fresh and tasted really good.
Scattering of beans, hamburger was diced very fine.
Great flavor, not too hot or top greasy. Wife got the chopped Chicken Salad but opted to swap out chicken for salmon.
She thought there was a bit too much dressing (order it on the side).
She fel the salmon was cooked a little more then she asked for but was still good -- a good entree sized serving of salmon.
Everything else in salad was great. Kids got mac-n-cheese and chicken strips.
The chicken strips were grilled and they were probably the best kids chicken s trips I've tried.
My daughter thought they were one of the better ones she'd tried as well.
Mac-N-Cheese was good. $65 prior to gratuity for all that, two waters, 1 soda and a 23oz beer.
Kinda high but they offered a military discount that was very generous.
Came out to just over $51 after discount which I appreciated a lot. As long as you are OK paying for quality good, you won't be disappointed -- food here is great and service is good too.

Owner response

Great food and beer on tap choice s..
bbq burger was delicious! Salmon on salad was the other choice.
Sushi looks good too .
My girl had her usual Guinness on tap and I tried the monkeyNaut which was light and creamy for an IPA. Looking forward to next visit!! Most seats were cushioned

Owner response

Went to enjoy some lunch and to introduce one of my friends to the place.
Food was great as always, service we great, and it was clean.
Our Bartender was Ally she was great very knowledgeable of the menu and drinks and she checked on us quite frequently.
Will definitely be coming back really soon.

Owner response