Overall a solid place.
The main attraction for me at Al's Garage is the patio. I like being able to sit outside when it's nice, bring the little one, and relax in their casual atmosphere. It's a good place for a beer or a burger, but not a great one. Actually, for a place with a 'garage' atmosphere, I thought they would have a better beer selection, but it's your standard list. The food is decent bar-style food, nothing great.
Service is usually slow or even non-existent, which is too bad because this is the only place that has any real night-life potential at The District. Like I said, it has POTENTIAL, but as of now, everybody pretty much clears out by 9:00.
Plus points for being open late (maybe even 24 hrs), and being in my neighborhood.