Al's Place - Locke, CA

Al's is a tremendously colorful steak house in the old Chinese town of Locke. The bar's ceiling is plastered with dollar bills, the meat is great, and every table is outfitted with peanut butter and marmalade!

91% Approval Rating (12 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

peanut butter (N/A)

hamburger ($8.00)

steak ($15.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Al’s Place, known to legions of fans by its proper, albeit politically incorrect name, Al the Wop, is a fabulous destination for travelers in search of culinary color. It is located on the main street of Locke, a forgotten little town in the Sacramento Delta, ..." [Read More].

EatingTheRoad

September 05, 2009

"The address is a bit iffy: I think the town is actually Locke but either way, if you blink you’ll drive right by. This is probably the smallest town I’ve ever been to; apparently there are “between 80–90 people” who live in Locke. Al’s is located just off the main ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

7/1/2002 - Michael Stern, $15

Map & Directions

13936 Main St., Locke, CA
916-776-1800

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"I had a cheeseburger and I’ll say it was excellent. It was cooked perfectly with the right amount of all toppings and condiments. The “bun,” more like buttered toast from the griddle, was wonderful. The fries were fantastic, too."
EatingTheRoad

"You’ve got to try the peanut butter and marmalade on toast. It’s worth driving there solely for that. They griddle the toast just like they do the burger "bun." It comes nice and hot; slather it with the PB and marmalade. You’d think you’ve had enough PB & J sandwiches before but, until you’ve had this, you haven’t."
EatingTheRoad

"In the back room of Al's you sit on benches at the dining tables."
Michael Stern

"The restaurant name, written on the window, makes it difficult for journalists even to write about this place."
Michael Stern

"Locke is a magical old place, its architecture unchanged for nearly a century. There has been a restaurant on this spot since the town was built in 1915. Al's dates back to 1934. "
Michael Stern