Alba's - Lakehurst

I love cozy bars with delicious food. The server was extremely friendly and attentive. The music was enjoyable, though it appeared to vary depending on which ba... read more I love cozy bars with delicious food. The server was extremely friendly and attentive. The music was enjoyable, though it appeared to vary depending on which bartender was working - which I actually liked. We ordered a Caesar Salad, a Snickerdoodle Martini, Mild and Garlic Parmesan wings, Mozzarella sticks, and a side of fries. The salad was excellent, with crisp lettuce and tasty dressing. However, the fries seemed less seasoned compared to when my wife had them previously. The wings were tasty and satisfying.

I didn't give this restaurant a 5-star rating because it was extremely noisy inside. There were a lot of people talking, TVs playing over the bar, music in the... read more I didn't give this restaurant a 5-star rating because it was extremely noisy inside. There were a lot of people talking, TVs playing over the bar, music in the corners, and then a DJ started playing without turning off the other music. It was impossible to have a conversation with my partner. Despite that, the burgers were great. However, the cole slaw was terrible. I actually returned a full bowl of it and the waitress never asked if everything was okay with it.

I have visited Alba's several times on Thursday nights for karaoke. I consider myself an amateur singer and this is the perfect night for me to showcase my tale... read more I have visited Alba's several times on Thursday nights for karaoke. I consider myself an amateur singer and this is the perfect night for me to showcase my talent. I have to mention how amazing our server, Christine, was. She was incredibly attentive to our needs and was always checking in on us. On top of that, she is a fantastic singer herself! Our meals were both flavorful and delicious. The only downside was the long wait of nearly 90 minutes to sing a song, but with Christine's excellent service, it made the overall experience worthwhile.

Didn't give it a 5 because it's way too noisy in there between all the people talking the T v's that are over the bar the music playing in the corners and then... read more Didn't give it a 5 because it's way too noisy in there between all the people talking the T v's that are over the bar the music playing in the corners and then Aa DJ starts up without shutting the other music off on top of all that I couldn't even have aconversation with my partner. Other than that the burgers were great but the cole slaw was terrible as a matter of fact I sentit back a full bowl of it and was never asked by the waitress if everything was OK with it she just picked it up and walkedaway so I guess she knows it's not that good. Also she never came back and asked us if we wanted drink refills or if everythingwas fine with the meal

I enjoy small bars with good food. The server here was very kind and took care of us. The music was good too but seemed to change depending on who the bartender... read more I enjoy small bars with good food. The server here was very kind and took care of us. The music was good too but seemed to change depending on who the bartender is but that?s a good thing. We ordered a Caesar Salad, the Snickerdoodle Martini, Mildand Garlic Parmesan wings with Mozzarella sticks and a side of fries. The salad was great, fresh lettuce and fresh dressing. Thefries were not seasoned like they had been when my wife came in days prior. The wings were good, average side, fried nicely andeven and the mild sauce was good too. The Garlic Parmesan sauce on the wings was Alfredo with extra Parmesan, good but kind of alot. The mozzarella sticks were delicious. The snickerdoodle martini was alright, it was strong but sweet. Overall pretty greatbar.