I feel like the Orleans has been in decline for the past two years. Big Al's seems to be following suit.
On the positive side, the clam chowder is great and at $6.95 for a bowl a real bargain. It tastes great and it's filling to steal a variation on a beer commercial.
On the negative side the service has become slow and it even takes awhile just to get seated even when the place isn't full. The entrees that I've had, such as the Jambalaya pasta are average and not worth a special trip. A special warning about the Po' Boy sandwiches. They range from tasteless to just plain bad. Avoid them.
If you go to Big Al's, go for the chowder.