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4.0 (55 reviews)

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Bill B.

This is a nice place that feels like a mom and pop restaurant. They have bands that play several nights a week but I have not felt it was too load to have a conversation. The food is very good bordering on great, they have a large variety to choose from. The craft beer selection and specialty drinks are a plenty! Parking, is street parking I have not found a separate parking lot but there may be one in the back.

Tomato and Cheese Melt (added sautéed mushrooms and onions) with Sweet Potato Fries
Elle B.

Bo Mac's had been on the list to try for a while now, but what got us in the door this summer was their Pups on the Patio events. They have a modestly sized outdoor area with lawn space and murals. During Pups on the Patio, folks can bring their dogs for socializing, photos, and treats (Kaitlyn's Pupcakes + Barkpocket dog beer) while they enjoy face painting, live music, and adult beverages under the sun. The event also features dogs for adoption through Adopt-a-Pal Rescue. Service outside gets a little chaotic, but the staff are well equipped to handle larger crowds. Haven't explored the interior other than the bathroom, which is cleaner than other divey bathrooms and features eclectic decor. Despite their location in Czech Village, street parking has been breezy on both visits. The food menu offers a little something for everyone and holds up to similar style restaurants in town. Personally, I've tried the avocado bruschetta and the fried green tomato sandwich with sweet potato fries and was not disappointed.

Grilled Reuben and beer battered fries.
Dwayne S.

Wow!!! This place is amazing. This place was busy during lunch on a Wednesday and now I know why. We started with an order of fried green tomatoes. And by "We" I really mean "I" because I ate all of them. They were absolutely delicious. The breading was perfect. The tomatoes were juicy and full of flavor. Next was the grilled Reuben with beer battered fries. Not only did it taste amazing, it looked great on the plate. The fries were fried to a perfect crisp. My only complaint (and its a small one) was the service was a little slow, BUT like I said it was pretty busy on a Wednesday lunch hour. I will definitely be back and will recommend it to anyone.

Grilled catfish
Steven B.

My grilled catfish was really tasty, and the fresh fruit was just that: fresh! Our server was great, and I enjoyed the atmosphere. My only hesitation is that my lunch was $12 ($15 with tip). Just a basic burger was $9. This is more than I want to spend on lunch on a regular basis.

Mike D.

Stopped in Friday around 7 was seated quickly. Ordered drinks and food. We were served the biggest tenderloin I ever saw and the side salad was spectacular. I would have given bo macs five stars except it was very noisy which unfortunately seems par for the course with most new places. Other than the noise level this place gets 5 stars.

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One of my favorite Tenderloins in CR, which is saying a lot. Full Bar and good service.

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Wonderful food and service as always, live music Tonight, when you go say hi to Kristie she's the best.

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