When I first moved to Charlotte more than a few people mentioned Alexander Michael's to me. I had my expectations built up. The place is solid and a decent pub/neighborhood restaurant. I might have rated it better if people hadn't built it up to me so much before going. If I lived near the place I would go pretty frequently for a beer or some food. But I wouldn't go out of my way to get to it (like i would with some other Charlotte places). All in all - a solid pub/neighborhood bar with some character but nothing earth shattering.