Well made drinks and tasty gastropub-ian sorts of foods.
I've seen folks lament that this isn't a restaurant. I don't think that's what Mabel's is intended to be and it shouldn't be judged on that basis. You can certainly make a great meal of the appetizers, I've done this many times, but, Mabel's is where you go for a great drink, appetizer before or after dinner. Or to just hang out with friends and enjoy yourself. Mabels is a place you can have a good talk, or just enjoy being together. A "Cheers " of sorts
Mabel's highlights are its carefully crafted drinks and tasty appetizer plates. It's rare to find bars that make drinks properly. All too often bartenders are sloppy with the ingredients, quantities, and alcohol. I like a well made drink, and don't need any favors of extra alcohol overpowering the drink. This doesn't happen at Mabel's. The drinks are soo good in fact it's easy to order more than you should.
I really like the deviled eggs.