The restaurant opened its doors in 1967 and serves classic steak meals. The restaurant relies on fresh meat and fish and a variety of delicious appetizers and salads that fill the menu. It is the first and only restaurant in Ottawa that cooks beef on charcoal, which gives the steaks a distinct taste and flavor. Al's famous garlic salad with an alternative salad is also included in most meals, and is also packaged and sold in grocery stores and across the city. A variety of wonderful drinks are also available, including classic cocktails .