Charles Anthony’s at The Pub
10044 Chantilly Parkway, Montgomery, AL, 36117
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Address :
10044 Chantilly Parkway
Montgomery, AL, 36117 - Phone (334) 281-3911
- Website https://www.charlesanthonysatthepub.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:30 pm - 9:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Robert V.
Wife had Tuscan fillet. Said was good but would not order again. She would go back again, however. I had the surf and turf, good classic meal. We both had martinis, excellent. Staff was friendly and fun to talk to, watched the Alabama football game in the pub area. Would recommend to our friends, good steak, known quantity!
(4)Steve W.
Plan on being there for several hours if you go on a Friday or Saturday night. I recommend taking a snack. I took a party of 9 on a Friday evening. They only take reservations for 10 or more. Hindsight is 20 20. I should have picked up a homeless person and made a reservation and maybe I wouldn't have been there for three and a half hours. We waited for over two hours for a table. They kept saying they only had so many tables for large groups. The manager never bothered to say anything to us or bother to apologize either. When we finally got seated, our waiter spoke to us but took a good 15 minutes to take our drink order. Then we heard him tell the couple behind us that came in several minutes after we were seated that he better go ahead and get their order in before he ordered for our large group. Then we heard another customer tell the manager that she really appreciated him opening up another dining room for her large party of 10 so they wouldn't have to wait so long. I got the feeling that the manager knew her. After hearing this I decided that I would never darken the door of this place again. The only thing is that there aren't very many good steak houses in Montgomery. My bill for my party was about $300. The food was good but not worth waiting three hours for.
(1)Paul H.
Go to Cracker Barrel right next door. - Half the price and better food. I remember this place - 15 years ago - in the Montgomery Mall. it was a dive, with GREAT food. Now this location is fantastic, but the food, not so much. Stick to the steaks, fried seafood and you fine. Go for some other stuff like we did tonight - you were warned. Crab al gratin - awful. They should be ashamed to serve garbage like that. Sides were hit and miss. Cheese grits - Great - one person got fries - waitress said they were home made - LIE - they were freezer burnt, out of bag garbage fries served in the cheapest of restaurants. Bake Potato - good! Entrees served with a salad - well, technically correct, not sure I would even put that on the menu. Oh - and the Fresh Catch - $36 - for snapper! We did not get it, and the two tables we were crammed in next to - they also questioned the Price for snapper at $36! Ok - I have to end this so that I am not picking things apart too much, but please note I have not mentioned, what is that word, service. In sum - go to Cracker Barrel right next door. - Half the price and better food. Wait - let me but that at the top of the review....
(2)Elyse H.
This place is pretty great! Walked in and ate at the bar alone. Bartender/manager was very attentive and friendly. I was greeted with wine sample and suggestions. He also made my favorite drink. Lots of regulars came in and were welcoming to me. The food was also good as well. I got the trout almondine and he ended up bringing me grits as well as the asparagus I asked for because I couldn't decide. This is located very close to hotels so if you are staying near by it's worth the walk. Thanks for giving me that southern hospitality I get at home :).
(4)Lyndsay K.
I was in Montgomery for work and was told that I should try The Pub while in town. Since I was traveling alone, I sat at the bar and tried to do everything I could to keep the men sitting there from talking to me. The service was good at the bar and the steak roulades I ordered for my appetizer - freaking amazing. I almost wish I'd stopped there. I love Greek salads so when I saw that they sell their "famous" Greek dressing I ordered a salad, too. Honestly? The dressing wasn't even close to the Greek dressing I buy at Publix and couldn't touch my homemade version. I can't remember the name of the entree I ordered, but it was a special that night and was fish with some kind of sauce. Obviously not super memorable, but I remember it being pretty ok. All in all a decent dinner. I'd go back just for the steak roulades, but would probably skip everything else.
(3)Winfred H.
Best ribeye steak in Montgomery
(4)Melissa T.
Known as "the pub", this place is a quaint but happening American eatery. If you drive too fast you may miss this place, the exterior colors are not bright. There is no flashy sign. Little would you know that this place has been around for years! The service is excellent, we had the most attentive and sweet waitress. For appetizers we ordered the spinach artichoke dip, was not salty and cheesy like most places. It's served with the pub's homemade pita chips. Our dinner entrees were all standard American fare, grilled steaks and crab cakes. All delicious! We will definitely be back.
(3)Will T.
Let me start by saying The Pub is my favorite Montgomery restaurant. It's almost physically impossible for me to go to, or drive through, Montgomery without stopping at The Pub. The latest iteration on Chantilly Parkway is only open for dinner, so plan accordingly. I've enjoyed this food and these recipes for upwards of 27 years, first at Mr. G's, a power dining spot where legislators and lobbyists schmoozed, and then at The Pub, a cozy bar in Montgomery Mall run by a previous owner of Mr. G's. Eventually Mr. G's closed and Montgomery Mall spiraled into decline and closed. But not before Charles Anthony bought The Pub and built a new free-standing location on the east side of town. The menu, showing its pedigree, is stocked with all the favorites passed down from Mr. G's. Even Jesse, a chef at Mr. G's, is still cutting meat at The Pub and likely cut any steak you order. My favorite dish, which I almost always get, is the grilled trout amandine, accompanied by rice and a salad with their special Greek vinaigrette. There's a secret sauce that comes with the fish and I always get extra to pour over my rice. The fish is grilled perfectly, crispy on the outer edges, moist and tender on the inside. Other favorites include crab claws, Mediterranean style tenderloin, gumbo, chicken supreme and crab au gratin, but you can't go wrong with any of the fresh seafood dishes. Entrees range from $13-20. Mr. G's had a seasoned older wait staff with years, and sometimes decades, of experience. But, at The Pub you'll find a younger staff that performs adequately. When this out-of-towner recently dined at The Pub twice, just a week apart, I was stunned when the waiter called me by name and remembered who I was. I hereby declare Rob waiter of the month. His low key, customer focused service will leave you feeling well taken care of. Whether you choose the formal dining room or eat in the more casual bar, you'll enjoy a wonderful meal.
(4)Patrick D.
I feel like all I write these days are bad reviews. Maybe I have become too picky when I am on the road...naw. The place looks nice on the outside, it has the "pub" look. It was a Monday night and it wasn't busy. I was surprised when they walked me into the dining room. The tables were so close together there was no way people could walk around them. I waited what seemed longer than normal for the waitress. It was long enough that I already had decided what I would have. When my waitress finally showed up she asked me for my drink order. After I told her what I would like to drink she took off before I had the chance to go ahead and place my dinner order. So I waited some more for my drink and to order. I ordered the reef n' beef, fried shrimp and a 12 oz rib eye, along with steamed broccoli. The meal came with a salad and I decided to try the "world famous Greek dressing" which you could buy to take home if you wanted. The dressing tasted like balsamic vinegar with too much pepper in it, the salad itself wasn't very exciting. Lettuce, one cherry tomato and a few croutons. Now came the meal. The steamed broccoli was over cooked, it was very mushy. The shrimp was hot but the batter had a lot of pepper in it. They were like blackened fried shrimp if you like that you would enjoy them, I didn't. The steak was well cooked and hot...but once again the cook should have stopped with the pepper. The steak had way too much pepper for my taste. There was a roll on the plate as well but they did not provide any butter to put on it and when I picked it up I thought it must have just been there for looks because it was way to stale and hard to eat. Well that was my review of the meal not comes the part that really made the meal interesting the bill. They charged me for each refill on my soda. When I asked about free refills the waitress said that she orders the drinks from the bar and they enter the charge but she could remove them if I wanted. I asked her if she would. Also the bill had the gratuity calculations on the bottom for you. When I looked at it they didn't look right. When I double checked the math I realized that they had added 50 cents to each amount. I would recommend the Waffle House across the street.
(2)Sammy R.
Not 3 star A-OK, but 2.5 star.: OK. Recommended by clerk at a nearby hotel. Took about 2.5 hours for dinner. Two of three steaks were over cooked. Bread was good. Good wine selection for a MGM restaurant. Place is popular - as evidenced by cramped seating despite getting there at 6 pm on a week night. Noisy and cramped. The pleasant waiter was overworked, rushing to take the order of each new person entering the dining area while other tables are still waiting. Overcooked steaks could be reflective of kitchen being rushed. If management gets their act together it could be 3 star. ---SammyR
(3)Rebecca S.
Enjoyed the filet mignon, asparagus, and fried shrimp. Lighting and atmosphere were cozy. Service was prompt, but you will pay moderately high prices for this experience. We will be back with out-of-town guests anytime we need a nice dining experience.
(3)Anne J.
Staying at the HI Express next door so went for dinner with a group. Disappointed that I wasted a meal here. Summary: food is not good, service is slow, it's loud. Specifically: - Took quite a while to get our drinks. We ordered a bottle of chardonnay that was actually sickly sweet, didn't even taste like it had fermented at all. First time I have sent wine back in ages. The replacement was also not great - Kendall Jackson, which is normally okay (and comes with the usual 30% markup) but tasted a little off. Kept it anyway but I think something may be wrong with how they store wine, or it might have been in a hot truck at some point. - Took even longer to order, and then we finally got our dinners about 1.5 hours after arriving. A few people had appetizers, but come on....it was a busy Tuesday night but 1.5 hours?? - I was trying to find something not fried, not breaded, not dripping in fat. Got the broiled seafood combo, asked for it grilled instead. The fish (trout I think) was herbed and slightly breaded - waitress said they used flour to keep it from flaking/sticking. What??? I griled fish just last night and it was far more flavorful and did not fall apart without flour. This fish was a bit overcooked and bland. The shrimp were supposedly grilled but appeared to also be lightly floured and broiled, overcooked, bland, and the deviled crabmeat was fried in a shell and God only knows what was in it. Also bland. The steamed veggies were off color and...you guessed it, bland, and the piece or two of fried okra that I asked to try were absent. Also, the shrimp were supposedly jumbo gulf shrimp, but were actually maybe 26-30 count shrimp that tasted like they had been frozen. I had fresh gulf shrimp from the market the night before, and those were big and meaty and much more tasty, so I have a basis for comparison here. Waitress was a bit impatient with the wine debacle, but she split the 8 checks without incident. They add gratuity for a large party and leave a space for "additional gratuity." The automatic tip was less than the advertised 20%, which was helpful. Anyway, she seemed less than knowledgable about the food, and definitely clueless on the wine - tried steering me to the most expensive bottles, ignoring question about specific wine style that I wanted. This place is convenient to the HI Express, and if you're not a foodie or like Southern food and/or carbs, go for it. If you eat clean/healthy, stay away!!
(2)Tia M.
Would definitely recommend the grilled Tilapia with baked potato. Service was good...kind of slow but efficient. The lighting and atmosphere was dim and cozy...better suited for couples (date night) instead of family dinner. The garden salad is not my fav but my friends seemed to enjoy it. Overall I'm a fan!
(4)Bridgit G.
They don't take reservations unless you have a party of 10 or more. The 15 min wait was 30mins, but we expected that since it was Friday night (which is why we wanted to make reservations). We went on a Friday evening and were seated in a small room with 6 tables so it was cramped. Between the 4 of us in our party, every one ordered something different. All of the food was ok. Not really anything special. The same with the service. The wait staff was nice enough, but that was about it. We had a restaurants.com gift cert that someone had given us and while Charles Anthony accepted it, they automagically added a gratuity so they got back the the full value of the gift cert (plus some).
(3)Bill B.
Saturday night DISAPPOINTMENT. Drove across town to eat here since it was one of our favorite regular haunts in its old location. Had almost an hour wait and the staff refused to break up the larger tables that were empty...just in case...a large group came in. What about paying attention to the 20 you HAVE waiting in your restaurant? After all that time, no warning that there were no filets, no red snapper, no crab claws and no trout. Okay, maybe I understand the fish not being available, but how does a restaurant as popular and busy as The Pub...an institution...billed as a steak and seafood restaurant, run out of filets on a Saturday night? Their signature dish is the snapper. You would think they'd let you know coming through the door not to expect it to be available. Service was slow and inattentive for the reputation and price of the restaurant. Food they did have was fair. Will be a long time before we give them another shot. A shame.
(1)Beatrice R.
We were on business travel and impressed with the number of restaurants choices in the area. We went on Tuesday night and once again on Thursday night. It's dark, comfy, and laid back, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there on Tuesday night. There's loads of choices including trout almondine, loads of red snapper entrees, steak, etc. I couldn't make up my mind and decided on the steak appetizer which was sirloin stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeno and wrapped in bacon on a bed of mashed potatoes. It was good, not too spicy, and decadent. Yet there were only (3) pieces of steak and the potatoes tasted instant with a bit of cream. It was tough to share it with a table of 4. My co-workers also ordered calamari, but they were not too enthused about it. Entree orders included my cheese grits with grilled salmon, filet mignon, and red snapper. I also ordered the fries and loaded baked potato along with my grits. I think I have an issue with carbs but that's for another time. My grits were pretty good although the grits were so finely ground that it was almost like porridge. I would have liked a bit more flavor, but it still hit the spot. One thing about it is the large servings. My co-workers could hardly finish their meals. Of course, no matter how large the entree is, I've never had this issue. Indeed, I was darn full after finishing dinner. I don't necessarily think the fare is worth the prices. I would have liked to see more southern choices as sides or entrees. It seems like there are a few items that just don't fit. There were no items that stood out for me so that's why I got cheese grits the second day. I think they need more choices if you don't happen to be a huge steak or fish fan. I have to say, the best server there is Shane, hands down. He even asked me how I wanted the steak appetizer cooked. The second server, a blonde lady, didn't ask or give as much attention as Shane gave us. I am gluten free so when I asked what's in their broccoli and cheese casserole, she smugly said "ummm...broccoli and cheese" while rolling her eyes. I couldn't tell if she was purely joking or being a prick, but it turns out I couldn't have it because it was topped with Ritz crackers which I can't have. So maybe I'm not so dumb, right? Anyway, it's a nice atmosphere, but I wouldn't go back. There's many other choices around East Chase and elsewhere in Montgomery.
(3)Darren L.
Very average dining experience at an upscale price. While there wasn't anything really terrible about our recent dinner at Charles Anthony this past week, there certainly wasn't anything memorable. Service started out great, and our server, Blake, was very friendly and welcoming. However, unlike other servers around our table, Blake didn't tell us about their specials or anything about their menu offerings. Also, he didn't checked in on us at any point during our meal. Nevertheless, we were a lot more impressed with our server than we were with the food. The filet mignon was the most average tasting I've ever had. Honestly, the steaks at Texas Roadhouse taste fresher and are better quality. My wife's grilled snapper was above average but nothing to return for. The sides were below average. The side salad seemed more like one you'd get at Denny's, and the steamed broccoli wasn't any better than frozen supermarket quality with some salt added. The restaurant decor and ambiance are decent, but I'm not sure a return visit is in my future. Disappointing.
(3)Eric P.
Every dining experience is some combination of food and service and as good as the food was tonight, the service (thank you bartender Carly) was virtually perfect. All food tonight was recommended by Carly - clearly a well informed server. The menu was not inspiring in its creativity, but the execution was SPOT ON. Dinner started with a cup of seafood gumbo which was chock full of seafood in a ?broth? that was super thick and delicious. Entrees come with a salad (chose the house Greek balsamic) and a side; asparagus was an extra $1. Dinner was a perfectly cooked rare Ribeye. I recommend this spot - no weaknesses in food prep or service - even the manager checked in on a single bar diner.
(4)Crazy E.
I have been eating at The Pub for 40 years! Good grief... I remember the Montgomery Mall location before it was expanded into the hall, I remember the large shooting game that was over the bar. My wife and I ate there weekly in the 80s and 90s, just incredible food at a great price. She orders the filet and I order the Mediterranean filet medallions with cheese grits. While prices have at least tripled, the food is still excellent as is the service. My son loves the sauteed crab claws and I love the fried. I highly recommend The Pub.
(5)Dee B.
In the area looking for dinner close by the hotel and came across this place. Saw a lot of stars on YELP, so why not..... Ordered the ribeye, medium rare, baked potato, and fried okra. The steak had a variety of cooked portions, ranging from rare to medium. Nothing really stood out to mention about this steak, just another average cut of red meat and tad bit over priced for what I was served. Potato was good, had to ask for more butter and sour cream to get it a little more moist, but again it was just a potato. Couldn't tell much about fried okra, it was there..... Looking for BBQ now....
(3)Rick L.
My wife and I had dinner with another couple on a Sat night. Each of us had a different seafood dish. The food was at best average. However, the prices were astronomical and the service was absolutely horrible (server 172 Courtney). To make matters worse, they doubled the charge on our credit card. The server explained that they had made an error and that it should be corrected soon (as of yet it hasn't) and that if a credit did not appear on our card that we could come back by the restaurant and they would try again.....
(1)Kris S.
Came back to Montgomery for the turkey day classic, and after four yrs at Bama State, never knew this restaurant existed. After eating here, I now know why. Very upscale (for Montgomery). Definitely not for the average broke college student. That aside, the food was amazing. Rice a tad over done, but the calamari, gumbo, and shrimp were all splendid. The price however was reaching a little. I spent almost $45 on a single person. Lucky I got a good degree from ASU to be able to land a job that can swing meals like this cause I'll definitely eat here again when I'm in town :) For a little more: parking lot decently lit but the sign to the restaurant isn't (pay attention when you're getting off the e-way or you might miss it). Staff extra friendly. Interior has a soft seductive setting complete with lit fireplace and dim lighting. Doesn't seem small child friendly but I'm sure the kids will survive.
(4)Shi B.
Horrible service from the HOSTESS! You'd think it would be hard to miss a party of 10 but we were overlooked by the hostess twice. Although we were way before dinner rush (5pm) we still had to approach the counter and request seating. After waiting 45 mins we approached the counter AGAIN and was told that "no one knew about" us although we spoke to the very same person who initially ignored us. We were then told it would be another 25-30 minutes, though we overheard another hostess say that we wouldn't have a seat for another hour or so... We promptly LEFT with no plans to EVER return... Thanks for stalling my mother's birthday celebration...
(1)T B.
Small portions, less than mediocre food, small noisy bar. More of a low grade watering hole than a restaurant. Was out at a booth for 4 essentially in the bar...couldn't hear a word my partner said, waited forever for food, surrounded by noisy bar customers swilling and spilling wine. No thanks
(1)Brad M.
Delicious food quality. Service was great by friendly staff and waiters. Prices are pretty very high. Classy atmosphere. Nice for a formal meeting not an every night eat out.
(4)Will T.
Let me start by saying The Pub is my favorite Montgomery restaurant. It's almost physically impossible for me to go to, or drive through, Montgomery without stopping at The Pub. The latest iteration on Chantilly Parkway is only open for dinner, so plan accordingly. I've enjoyed this food and these recipes for upwards of 27 years, first at Mr. G's, a power dining spot where legislators and lobbyists schmoozed, and then at The Pub, a cozy bar in Montgomery Mall run by a previous owner of Mr. G's. Eventually Mr. G's closed and Montgomery Mall spiraled into decline and closed. But not before Charles Anthony bought The Pub and built a new free-standing location on the east side of town. The menu, showing its pedigree, is stocked with all the favorites passed down from Mr. G's. Even Jesse, a chef at Mr. G's, is still cutting meat at The Pub and likely cut any steak you order. My favorite dish, which I almost always get, is the grilled trout amandine, accompanied by rice and a salad with their special Greek vinaigrette. There's a secret sauce that comes with the fish and I always get extra to pour over my rice. The fish is grilled perfectly, crispy on the outer edges, moist and tender on the inside. Other favorites include crab claws, Mediterranean style tenderloin, gumbo, chicken supreme and crab au gratin, but you can't go wrong with any of the fresh seafood dishes. Entrees range from $13-20. Mr. G's had a seasoned older wait staff with years, and sometimes decades, of experience. But, at The Pub you'll find a younger staff that performs adequately. When this out-of-towner recently dined at The Pub twice, just a week apart, I was stunned when the waiter called me by name and remembered who I was. I hereby declare Rob waiter of the month. His low key, customer focused service will leave you feeling well taken care of. Whether you choose the formal dining room or eat in the more casual bar, you'll enjoy a wonderful meal.
(4)Robert V.
Wife had Tuscan fillet. Said was good but would not order again. She would go back again, however. I had the surf and turf, good classic meal. We both had martinis, excellent. Staff was friendly and fun to talk to, watched the Alabama football game in the pub area. Would recommend to our friends, good steak, known quantity!
(4)Patrick D.
I feel like all I write these days are bad reviews. Maybe I have become too picky when I am on the road...naw. The place looks nice on the outside, it has the "pub" look. It was a Monday night and it wasn't busy. I was surprised when they walked me into the dining room. The tables were so close together there was no way people could walk around them. I waited what seemed longer than normal for the waitress. It was long enough that I already had decided what I would have. When my waitress finally showed up she asked me for my drink order. After I told her what I would like to drink she took off before I had the chance to go ahead and place my dinner order. So I waited some more for my drink and to order. I ordered the reef n' beef, fried shrimp and a 12 oz rib eye, along with steamed broccoli. The meal came with a salad and I decided to try the "world famous Greek dressing" which you could buy to take home if you wanted. The dressing tasted like balsamic vinegar with too much pepper in it, the salad itself wasn't very exciting. Lettuce, one cherry tomato and a few croutons. Now came the meal. The steamed broccoli was over cooked, it was very mushy. The shrimp was hot but the batter had a lot of pepper in it. They were like blackened fried shrimp if you like that you would enjoy them, I didn't. The steak was well cooked and hot...but once again the cook should have stopped with the pepper. The steak had way too much pepper for my taste. There was a roll on the plate as well but they did not provide any butter to put on it and when I picked it up I thought it must have just been there for looks because it was way to stale and hard to eat. Well that was my review of the meal not comes the part that really made the meal interesting the bill. They charged me for each refill on my soda. When I asked about free refills the waitress said that she orders the drinks from the bar and they enter the charge but she could remove them if I wanted. I asked her if she would. Also the bill had the gratuity calculations on the bottom for you. When I looked at it they didn't look right. When I double checked the math I realized that they had added 50 cents to each amount. I would recommend the Waffle House across the street.
(2)Sammy R.
Not 3 star A-OK, but 2.5 star.: OK. Recommended by clerk at a nearby hotel. Took about 2.5 hours for dinner. Two of three steaks were over cooked. Bread was good. Good wine selection for a MGM restaurant. Place is popular - as evidenced by cramped seating despite getting there at 6 pm on a week night. Noisy and cramped. The pleasant waiter was overworked, rushing to take the order of each new person entering the dining area while other tables are still waiting. Overcooked steaks could be reflective of kitchen being rushed. If management gets their act together it could be 3 star. ---SammyR
(3)Rebecca S.
Enjoyed the filet mignon, asparagus, and fried shrimp. Lighting and atmosphere were cozy. Service was prompt, but you will pay moderately high prices for this experience. We will be back with out-of-town guests anytime we need a nice dining experience.
(3)Anne J.
Staying at the HI Express next door so went for dinner with a group. Disappointed that I wasted a meal here. Summary: food is not good, service is slow, it's loud. Specifically: - Took quite a while to get our drinks. We ordered a bottle of chardonnay that was actually sickly sweet, didn't even taste like it had fermented at all. First time I have sent wine back in ages. The replacement was also not great - Kendall Jackson, which is normally okay (and comes with the usual 30% markup) but tasted a little off. Kept it anyway but I think something may be wrong with how they store wine, or it might have been in a hot truck at some point. - Took even longer to order, and then we finally got our dinners about 1.5 hours after arriving. A few people had appetizers, but come on....it was a busy Tuesday night but 1.5 hours?? - I was trying to find something not fried, not breaded, not dripping in fat. Got the broiled seafood combo, asked for it grilled instead. The fish (trout I think) was herbed and slightly breaded - waitress said they used flour to keep it from flaking/sticking. What??? I griled fish just last night and it was far more flavorful and did not fall apart without flour. This fish was a bit overcooked and bland. The shrimp were supposedly grilled but appeared to also be lightly floured and broiled, overcooked, bland, and the deviled crabmeat was fried in a shell and God only knows what was in it. Also bland. The steamed veggies were off color and...you guessed it, bland, and the piece or two of fried okra that I asked to try were absent. Also, the shrimp were supposedly jumbo gulf shrimp, but were actually maybe 26-30 count shrimp that tasted like they had been frozen. I had fresh gulf shrimp from the market the night before, and those were big and meaty and much more tasty, so I have a basis for comparison here. Waitress was a bit impatient with the wine debacle, but she split the 8 checks without incident. They add gratuity for a large party and leave a space for "additional gratuity." The automatic tip was less than the advertised 20%, which was helpful. Anyway, she seemed less than knowledgable about the food, and definitely clueless on the wine - tried steering me to the most expensive bottles, ignoring question about specific wine style that I wanted. This place is convenient to the HI Express, and if you're not a foodie or like Southern food and/or carbs, go for it. If you eat clean/healthy, stay away!!
(2)Tia M.
Would definitely recommend the grilled Tilapia with baked potato. Service was good...kind of slow but efficient. The lighting and atmosphere was dim and cozy...better suited for couples (date night) instead of family dinner. The garden salad is not my fav but my friends seemed to enjoy it. Overall I'm a fan!
(4)Bridgit G.
They don't take reservations unless you have a party of 10 or more. The 15 min wait was 30mins, but we expected that since it was Friday night (which is why we wanted to make reservations). We went on a Friday evening and were seated in a small room with 6 tables so it was cramped. Between the 4 of us in our party, every one ordered something different. All of the food was ok. Not really anything special. The same with the service. The wait staff was nice enough, but that was about it. We had a restaurants.com gift cert that someone had given us and while Charles Anthony accepted it, they automagically added a gratuity so they got back the the full value of the gift cert (plus some).
(3)Bill B.
Saturday night DISAPPOINTMENT. Drove across town to eat here since it was one of our favorite regular haunts in its old location. Had almost an hour wait and the staff refused to break up the larger tables that were empty...just in case...a large group came in. What about paying attention to the 20 you HAVE waiting in your restaurant? After all that time, no warning that there were no filets, no red snapper, no crab claws and no trout. Okay, maybe I understand the fish not being available, but how does a restaurant as popular and busy as The Pub...an institution...billed as a steak and seafood restaurant, run out of filets on a Saturday night? Their signature dish is the snapper. You would think they'd let you know coming through the door not to expect it to be available. Service was slow and inattentive for the reputation and price of the restaurant. Food they did have was fair. Will be a long time before we give them another shot. A shame.
(1)Brad M.
Delicious food quality. Service was great by friendly staff and waiters. Prices are pretty very high. Classy atmosphere. Nice for a formal meeting not an every night eat out.
(4)Eric P.
Every dining experience is some combination of food and service and as good as the food was tonight, the service (thank you bartender Carly) was virtually perfect. All food tonight was recommended by Carly - clearly a well informed server. The menu was not inspiring in its creativity, but the execution was SPOT ON. Dinner started with a cup of seafood gumbo which was chock full of seafood in a ?broth? that was super thick and delicious. Entrees come with a salad (chose the house Greek balsamic) and a side; asparagus was an extra $1. Dinner was a perfectly cooked rare Ribeye. I recommend this spot - no weaknesses in food prep or service - even the manager checked in on a single bar diner.
(4)Crazy E.
I have been eating at The Pub for 40 years! Good grief... I remember the Montgomery Mall location before it was expanded into the hall, I remember the large shooting game that was over the bar. My wife and I ate there weekly in the 80s and 90s, just incredible food at a great price. She orders the filet and I order the Mediterranean filet medallions with cheese grits. While prices have at least tripled, the food is still excellent as is the service. My son loves the sauteed crab claws and I love the fried. I highly recommend The Pub.
(5)Beatrice R.
We were on business travel and impressed with the number of restaurants choices in the area. We went on Tuesday night and once again on Thursday night. It's dark, comfy, and laid back, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there on Tuesday night. There's loads of choices including trout almondine, loads of red snapper entrees, steak, etc. I couldn't make up my mind and decided on the steak appetizer which was sirloin stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeno and wrapped in bacon on a bed of mashed potatoes. It was good, not too spicy, and decadent. Yet there were only (3) pieces of steak and the potatoes tasted instant with a bit of cream. It was tough to share it with a table of 4. My co-workers also ordered calamari, but they were not too enthused about it. Entree orders included my cheese grits with grilled salmon, filet mignon, and red snapper. I also ordered the fries and loaded baked potato along with my grits. I think I have an issue with carbs but that's for another time. My grits were pretty good although the grits were so finely ground that it was almost like porridge. I would have liked a bit more flavor, but it still hit the spot. One thing about it is the large servings. My co-workers could hardly finish their meals. Of course, no matter how large the entree is, I've never had this issue. Indeed, I was darn full after finishing dinner. I don't necessarily think the fare is worth the prices. I would have liked to see more southern choices as sides or entrees. It seems like there are a few items that just don't fit. There were no items that stood out for me so that's why I got cheese grits the second day. I think they need more choices if you don't happen to be a huge steak or fish fan. I have to say, the best server there is Shane, hands down. He even asked me how I wanted the steak appetizer cooked. The second server, a blonde lady, didn't ask or give as much attention as Shane gave us. I am gluten free so when I asked what's in their broccoli and cheese casserole, she smugly said "ummm...broccoli and cheese" while rolling her eyes. I couldn't tell if she was purely joking or being a prick, but it turns out I couldn't have it because it was topped with Ritz crackers which I can't have. So maybe I'm not so dumb, right? Anyway, it's a nice atmosphere, but I wouldn't go back. There's many other choices around East Chase and elsewhere in Montgomery.
(3)Darren L.
Very average dining experience at an upscale price. While there wasn't anything really terrible about our recent dinner at Charles Anthony this past week, there certainly wasn't anything memorable. Service started out great, and our server, Blake, was very friendly and welcoming. However, unlike other servers around our table, Blake didn't tell us about their specials or anything about their menu offerings. Also, he didn't checked in on us at any point during our meal. Nevertheless, we were a lot more impressed with our server than we were with the food. The filet mignon was the most average tasting I've ever had. Honestly, the steaks at Texas Roadhouse taste fresher and are better quality. My wife's grilled snapper was above average but nothing to return for. The sides were below average. The side salad seemed more like one you'd get at Denny's, and the steamed broccoli wasn't any better than frozen supermarket quality with some salt added. The restaurant decor and ambiance are decent, but I'm not sure a return visit is in my future. Disappointing.
(3)Dee B.
In the area looking for dinner close by the hotel and came across this place. Saw a lot of stars on YELP, so why not..... Ordered the ribeye, medium rare, baked potato, and fried okra. The steak had a variety of cooked portions, ranging from rare to medium. Nothing really stood out to mention about this steak, just another average cut of red meat and tad bit over priced for what I was served. Potato was good, had to ask for more butter and sour cream to get it a little more moist, but again it was just a potato. Couldn't tell much about fried okra, it was there..... Looking for BBQ now....
(3)Rick L.
My wife and I had dinner with another couple on a Sat night. Each of us had a different seafood dish. The food was at best average. However, the prices were astronomical and the service was absolutely horrible (server 172 Courtney). To make matters worse, they doubled the charge on our credit card. The server explained that they had made an error and that it should be corrected soon (as of yet it hasn't) and that if a credit did not appear on our card that we could come back by the restaurant and they would try again.....
(1)Kris S.
Came back to Montgomery for the turkey day classic, and after four yrs at Bama State, never knew this restaurant existed. After eating here, I now know why. Very upscale (for Montgomery). Definitely not for the average broke college student. That aside, the food was amazing. Rice a tad over done, but the calamari, gumbo, and shrimp were all splendid. The price however was reaching a little. I spent almost $45 on a single person. Lucky I got a good degree from ASU to be able to land a job that can swing meals like this cause I'll definitely eat here again when I'm in town :) For a little more: parking lot decently lit but the sign to the restaurant isn't (pay attention when you're getting off the e-way or you might miss it). Staff extra friendly. Interior has a soft seductive setting complete with lit fireplace and dim lighting. Doesn't seem small child friendly but I'm sure the kids will survive.
(4)Shi B.
Horrible service from the HOSTESS! You'd think it would be hard to miss a party of 10 but we were overlooked by the hostess twice. Although we were way before dinner rush (5pm) we still had to approach the counter and request seating. After waiting 45 mins we approached the counter AGAIN and was told that "no one knew about" us although we spoke to the very same person who initially ignored us. We were then told it would be another 25-30 minutes, though we overheard another hostess say that we wouldn't have a seat for another hour or so... We promptly LEFT with no plans to EVER return... Thanks for stalling my mother's birthday celebration...
(1)T B.
Small portions, less than mediocre food, small noisy bar. More of a low grade watering hole than a restaurant. Was out at a booth for 4 essentially in the bar...couldn't hear a word my partner said, waited forever for food, surrounded by noisy bar customers swilling and spilling wine. No thanks
(1)Steve W.
Plan on being there for several hours if you go on a Friday or Saturday night. I recommend taking a snack. I took a party of 9 on a Friday evening. They only take reservations for 10 or more. Hindsight is 20 20. I should have picked up a homeless person and made a reservation and maybe I wouldn't have been there for three and a half hours. We waited for over two hours for a table. They kept saying they only had so many tables for large groups. The manager never bothered to say anything to us or bother to apologize either. When we finally got seated, our waiter spoke to us but took a good 15 minutes to take our drink order. Then we heard him tell the couple behind us that came in several minutes after we were seated that he better go ahead and get their order in before he ordered for our large group. Then we heard another customer tell the manager that she really appreciated him opening up another dining room for her large party of 10 so they wouldn't have to wait so long. I got the feeling that the manager knew her. After hearing this I decided that I would never darken the door of this place again. The only thing is that there aren't very many good steak houses in Montgomery. My bill for my party was about $300. The food was good but not worth waiting three hours for.
(1)Paul H.
Go to Cracker Barrel right next door. - Half the price and better food. I remember this place - 15 years ago - in the Montgomery Mall. it was a dive, with GREAT food. Now this location is fantastic, but the food, not so much. Stick to the steaks, fried seafood and you fine. Go for some other stuff like we did tonight - you were warned. Crab al gratin - awful. They should be ashamed to serve garbage like that. Sides were hit and miss. Cheese grits - Great - one person got fries - waitress said they were home made - LIE - they were freezer burnt, out of bag garbage fries served in the cheapest of restaurants. Bake Potato - good! Entrees served with a salad - well, technically correct, not sure I would even put that on the menu. Oh - and the Fresh Catch - $36 - for snapper! We did not get it, and the two tables we were crammed in next to - they also questioned the Price for snapper at $36! Ok - I have to end this so that I am not picking things apart too much, but please note I have not mentioned, what is that word, service. In sum - go to Cracker Barrel right next door. - Half the price and better food. Wait - let me but that at the top of the review....
(2)Elyse H.
This place is pretty great! Walked in and ate at the bar alone. Bartender/manager was very attentive and friendly. I was greeted with wine sample and suggestions. He also made my favorite drink. Lots of regulars came in and were welcoming to me. The food was also good as well. I got the trout almondine and he ended up bringing me grits as well as the asparagus I asked for because I couldn't decide. This is located very close to hotels so if you are staying near by it's worth the walk. Thanks for giving me that southern hospitality I get at home :).
(4)Lyndsay K.
I was in Montgomery for work and was told that I should try The Pub while in town. Since I was traveling alone, I sat at the bar and tried to do everything I could to keep the men sitting there from talking to me. The service was good at the bar and the steak roulades I ordered for my appetizer - freaking amazing. I almost wish I'd stopped there. I love Greek salads so when I saw that they sell their "famous" Greek dressing I ordered a salad, too. Honestly? The dressing wasn't even close to the Greek dressing I buy at Publix and couldn't touch my homemade version. I can't remember the name of the entree I ordered, but it was a special that night and was fish with some kind of sauce. Obviously not super memorable, but I remember it being pretty ok. All in all a decent dinner. I'd go back just for the steak roulades, but would probably skip everything else.
(3)Winfred H.
Best ribeye steak in Montgomery
(4)Melissa T.
Known as "the pub", this place is a quaint but happening American eatery. If you drive too fast you may miss this place, the exterior colors are not bright. There is no flashy sign. Little would you know that this place has been around for years! The service is excellent, we had the most attentive and sweet waitress. For appetizers we ordered the spinach artichoke dip, was not salty and cheesy like most places. It's served with the pub's homemade pita chips. Our dinner entrees were all standard American fare, grilled steaks and crab cakes. All delicious! We will definitely be back.
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