Logan's is not a bad place to eat for dinner & also not a bad place to pull up a seat at the bar. It's a steakhouse type setting, but still on the reasonable price side.
I would suggest heading here for lunch & not dinner, considering they only have dinner sized entrees that are not priced appropriately for a lunch visit. The food here is pretty good though, especially if you like red meat. I'm a big fan of their burgers & ribs and mainly stick to those two.
As for the bar area, it's a great idea if you're looking to grab up a quick seat during the dinner crowd. It's 1st come 1st served so if you can get a booth in here then you won't have to wait on the list. If you head to the bar after dinner hours, you'll get your regulars pulled up around the bar. They have some pretty good specials & it's really not a bad place for a relaxing bar atmosphere.
In Gastonia, if you head out to a chain restaurant during the typical dinner hours, expect to have to wait to be seated. Logan's is no exception, but they do have free peanuts that help pass the time. Dinner is a good option here if you're looking for a hearty red meat meal & spending a little time at the bar after dinner isn't a bad idea either.