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“On 7/6/2024 Saturday at approximately 11:15 p.m. I took my guest to dinner at Carolina Ale House located at 11685 Northpark Drive, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587. I went to the restroom and saw the restroom was filthy with water all over the floor and sinks, along with toilet tissue on the floor in the stalls. When I finished using the restroom I reported the filth issue and requested to speak to the manager. The manager was a female of dark color, standing about 5 ft. 5 in. tall, came while I sat with my guest. I told the manager the restroom was atrocious with water all over the floor, which splashed on the back of my leg walking to the stall, and that it was a lawsuit waiting to happen. (Slip and fall hazard) The manager responded saying " I went in the restroom, it was fine, and no water got on me", making the issue about herself instead of the public safety. I said "no establishment would ever consider those conditions acceptable, especially with that amount of water on the floor". The manager rolled her eyes and said "well it's fine, it's been cleaned up". My guest then went to use the restroom and returned asking the manager "how is it that you consider that restroom okay, especially when there is a lady in there using a squeegee for all of that water on the floor?". Displaying annoyance, the manager stated "we don't have time to serve people and clean". My guest and I then asked the manager to understand that due to the stereotypes about African Americans in management, she should have a higher standard for herself and her establishment. But as an excuse to dismiss the complaint, the manager began yelling at my guest stating that the race card was being used, and then she walked away. I asked the manager her name and she said "you don't need to know my name". I stated to the female bartender that I'd stop coming to this restaurant because twice I had an issue with my salmon, a bug in my food, and that I'd only came tonight to get my guest something to eat, since it was the only place open after 11:00 p.m. close to where I lived. And as I spoke to the female bartender, I saw that manager at the far right of the bar angrily looking at my guest and I as she spoke to several of her coworkers. Then as me and my guest discussed our menu options, the male bartender came and told us the manager told him to refuse our meal and tell us to leave. After my guest and I left, I'd returned to retrieve my phone charger plugged up at the bar and to use the restroom, and saw that the restroom was still in the deplorable condition that I'd reported earlier. I decided to take pictures and a video recording of the restroom. Then shortly after, that female manager came into the restroom, two large security men with her, and told me that I had to leave. Good customer service practices generally encourage transparency and accountability, which includes providing the manager's name if asked. Refusing to give a name might reflect poorly on the establishment's commitment to customer service and might be seen as unprofessional. This manager's lack of concern, low standard and dismissive attitude toward myself, my guest, and public safety in the Carolina Ale House restaurant, completely shows that she is not management material. Unfortunately, it also reflects poorly on the establishments' commitment to customer service and taints the Moshakos family name, owner of the LM Restaurants, Inc. Furthermore, due to that ordeal, I will not recommend any person to Carolina Ale House.“

“Love this place! Friendly people great bar and food!“

“Great food and environmental“

“It's always been...well...Korner Pocket. But now it's one of my fav places to go since Tara started bartending! She is the best. Always so friendly even if the place is packed and she has tons of customers. Her and Ms. Joyce will always keep me coming back. So make sure y'all go tip them ALL the money, ok? Cool...“

“Everyone was Friendly. Service was great. Drinks and Food came out quick Wings were yummy and the fish and chips! We will be back!!.“

“Hooters make you happy! Everybody knows it! 🦉“

“Fantastic experience and really friendly service!!! Allowed my dog like it was their own too!! Will definitely be going back for more of everything!!“

“Thanksgiving for dinner, my daughter and son-in-law took me to The Pickled Onion at Wakefield. It was their first time as well as my first time eating here. I had a ribeye steak (medium well) with baked potato and salad, It was cooked to perfection and tender. My son-in-law got wings, my daughter got stuffed jalapeños and a salad. They also really enjoyed their food. As far as service goes, we were checked on often to see if we needed refills or needed anything. First experience here could not have been any better. Will definitely be going back.“

“Close knit bar that is welcoming to everyone who comes In there. It is fun, relaxing, entertaining, and the service is outstanding. Jess is not just a bartender; she is very fun, hard working, and understands her customers.“

“Delicious food, and super friendly staff!!“

“Me and my family really enjoyed ourselves Will definitely be going back again“

“Great food. Friendly staff.

Note: this is a "GO" location, meaning they focus on take-out. There are seats and chairs, but it's mostly pick up and go.

Deducted one star because once they put the wrong sauce on one set of wings. However, I went back and they re-made the order at no charge, so full stars for Service.“

“I was having such a bad day and just needed to get out of the house so my friend and I came here with a gift card and did not know what we were in for. We had so much fun with a very lively regular group that shows up and ended up staying there basically the whole evening. It really had that neighborhood vibe and was very welcoming. It instantly got me out of my funk and I feel like it’s going to be like medicine from now on going there. The food and service was also great!“