Looks like this place has a real Happy Hour cheers vibe, complete with plenty of regular characters. We love a good Happy Hour, so we grabbed a hightop by the bar and ordered a couple of drinks. I got the cosmo, complete with tiny ice crystals on top, which is my favorite. We started with the spinach dip, served Hillystone style with salsa and sour cream. I was not expecting much, but wow, it was really good. Then we split the special sandwich of the night, a sweet and spicy ribeye sandwich. This one was not my favorite. It had too much bread and too many green peppers, which I am not a fan of, although my husband liked it... Like the song says, two out of three ain't bad, and we will definitely be back. Taylor was keeping the whole circus running and you can tell she has seen a thing or two at this bar. read more

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I had chips aub queso as the starter it was ok. Additionally I had the Cobb salad as my dinner. It was a little small for the priceand it was ok just wish there was more. I also had a beer it was good. Seat at the bar service was good. Atmosphere was ok. read more

J. Macklin’s Grill - Cobb salad - Bars Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Nostalgia brought us back to J Macklin's in Coppell and I am so glad that it did! I had my usual kale salad with salmon and almond crusted goat cheese patty and it was just like I remembered. I'm thinking next time I will ask for a side of extra dressing so I can get all dippy with the items in my salad. We started with the spinach artichoke dip. I have to say, the crispy tortilla chip topped with a dollop of dip with a smidge of salsa and sour cream makes the most delicious bite! Hubby had the half Cobb salad with grilled chicken and a bowl of tomato basil soup. He probably could have had a cup because the bowl was a very generous portion. I appreciated that the grilled chicken seemed very fresh and flavorful. We love this place and we will definitely return! read more

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We have been going to "J. Mack's" for weekend brunch for many years. I almost always ordered the Boon Fly Benny's (eggs benedict with a spicy sauce.) We went back this morning for Easter brunch and were surprised with a brand new menu that the restaurant rolled out just yesterday. Poor timing and it is a VERY scaled down menu with staff being instructed to not make any substitutions. Nevertheless, the Boon Fly Benny's and so many other options have been wiped from the menu with a few new options that did not seem particularly appetizing. Disappointed, I ordered some breakfast tacos think at least they would be safe. I was wrong. The menu mentioned nothing about any greens in the tacos, but there were some unexpected microgreens. Additionally, they used store bought tortillas and they cooked the tortillas unevenly where one side was stiff as a board and damn near impossible to chew. Both the taste and texture of the breakfast tacos were off so I sent them back and settled for the bacon board and some fruit. My wife has severe food allergies and ordered egg whites, chicken sausage, and of green peppers without onions. The kitchen sent out red and yellow peppers with onions that were sent back. At the end of our meal, the green peppers showed up but there was sausage in there with them from who knows what source, so they went back again. The only reason we did not give this visit ONE STAR is because the service and waitstaff were nice and understanding. After paying the bill, we tipped them $20 for their troubles and left, vowing to never return. This is sad as J. Mack's has been a staple for us in the past but this new direction is something we just cannot support. If you do go, I sincerely hope you have a better experience than we did. If not, let the Yelp community know so that others might make a more informed choice in the future. Thank you. read more

I came in for lunch and was excited to try them. Perhaps I had my expectations too high... The ambiance was American casual dining. Pleasant, woodsy, but not overdone. The service was really good. Attentive yet not overbearing. The food here was just okay. I ordered the Prime Rib French Dip, and it just did not measure up to the competition. It wasn't horrible, but it certainly was not that great. Review #2068 read more

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Nothing horrible but I expect better dishes for the cost. Also, it took an awfully long time for burgers/sandwiches to be ready when the place was not packed. read more

The service was great and we enjoyed many different foods. The club sandwich, chicken fried steak and other entrees were very good. Overall, a good experience. read more

We had passed this restaurant SO many times. I finally convinced my husband to stop for dinner one evening. And man were they packed. It was about 7pm on a Friday night and the wait was about 30 minutes- please note there is not much of a waiting area. Had we waited until 7:30pm it seemed to clear out quickly. However, they were running out of EVERYTHING. And it was a Friday night- so I mean come on- since they were open until 10pm what would someone who came later than us have to choose from? We tried to order the spinach artichoke dip- sold out. So we got the brisket nachos- they were flavorful, but the chips were too thin and kept snapping once they got too heavy or soggy from the cheese. But they tasted good.... My husband got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans as his entrée. The steak was incrediblyyy fatty. I know they ran out of mashed potatoes not long after we got our food because I heard the server tell the table next to us- how do you run out of mashed potatoes?!? I got the grilled cheese with the tomato soup, and fries. I honestly could not complain, it was pretty good. It just seems there is room for improvement. I would come back again, but no rush. read more

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There aren't a lot of options in Coppell, and while J. Macklin's was never 5-star, it was at least a solid family dinner option. That's no longer the case. Prices have steadily climbed upwards, which given the general economy, I understand. But somehow, quality has dipped and service has eroded significantly, so I'm not sure where my money is going. The quality of food has dropped as well, to the point that I might as well go to a Chili's. I don't know if the owner took his eyes of the ball as he's been figuring out San Daniele, but I don't see the point of returning to this restaurant. It's the middle gas option between Chili's and Victor's, which means you're somehow getting the worst of value and taste. read more

last night the bar tender at this place took advantage of us. As we wrapping up and paying our bill I gave the lady $80 cash towards our bill the total amount was only $128 and Plan to pay the rest with the card so total should have been only $48 however she didn't include the cash instead she took the cash and still charge us with the full amount Plus my husband still give her tip on top of that. She know the cAsh wasn't a TIP and she then walk away and I realized the mistake that she just did. I told my husband did if he paid the full amount on the card but I told him no I gave her cash towards the bill. i feel like we got SCAM! I know it's not a lot of money but I think she should have been more honest. I wonder how many customer she takes advantage of Very disappointing. She basically got $110 TIP from us which we usually don't do Normally we give generous tip when we go out but she basically just a very dishonest server/bar Tender. read more

We stopped by on the weekend it was freezing. I wanted to try it since it seemed like a local favorite. On our first visit, we had Queso with Chips. It was delicious. We also had The Goat Cheese Salad. I have never had a Goat Cheese Patty but it was perfect on top of the lighter salad. For Entrees, we had the Shrimp and Grits and The Turkey Sandwich. It was so tasty we decided to come back again. On our second visit, we decided to have the Goat Cheese Salad again. We had more people in our party this time. We ordered the Chicken Fried Steak which was perfect. Also had the Brunch Enchiladas Verdes. They kicked up the spice with extra chiles. We also had The French Dip. The atmosphere is very casual with quite a few locals coming by. We had great service with Alberto. He is quite the personality. The food was quite tasty. We will definitely come by again since we are usually running errands in the area. read more

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Excellent service. Prices are very reasonable The mango salmon is very good. Try it! read more

Stopped in and grabbed a spot at the bar to have dinner and watch the World Series game. Breanna took great care of me behind the bar and she was very busy throughout the night. The food runners were very friendly and my food arrived at a very reasonable amount of time. I'm started with the Ahi Tuna Tar Tar appetizer and it was just average. The "crispy" wontons were pretty soft and almost stale, which was a bummer. The tuna tasted fresh and the coleslaw/cucumbers were refreshing but seemed like a somewhat cheap attempt at a nice dish. My Steak Frites with Parmesan Fries came out a few minutes after they cleared my dirty plate, which was perfect. A lot of places don't time this right when trying to eat dinner alone and you end up with multiple dishes in front of you at once, so I really appreciated this. The steak was cooked correctly and I enjoyed the herb butter melted on top. The fries were delicious and just how I prefer them, skinny/crispy! The aioli sauce on the side was a perfect addition to both the steak and fries. The quality of the meat seemed to maybe be subpar but for the price, it's tough to complain. Overall, it seemed like the staff all loved working together and they knew so many regular customers, which was cool to see. While the food quality might not be the highest like a fancy restaurant, the more than reasonable prices make up for it. read more

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The food & service were great here. We got sat right away & the server was very friendly. The potatoes & fries were delicious. I had a mess up on my order, but it was fixed right away. Would recommend! read more

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Our teenage grandkids love J. Macklin's. Their food is different, but tasty (e.g. their chicken and waffles has a jalapeño on it!) the service there is consistently wonderful and the family atmosphere is very comfortable. This is a regular stop for our family because it makes us cool grandparents. read more

Bad food, bad service, high prices, poor quality food .. We got the brisket tacos ($16), cajun shrimp + avocado($20), and the parmesan truffle fries. The brisket was super dry and the taco itself was even more dry. It came with a side of corn that was made from frozen corn and was tasteless, too. The cajun shrimp + avocado dish barely had any avocado in it and it also came on a bed of tasteless frozen corn. The parmesan fries were the best thing we ordered but they came out room temperature. Our server didn't come to our table until 15+ minutes after we were seated. Another server was busy chit chatting with his friends and kept his table waiting for long periods at a time because he was distracted. The ambience was pretty nice but all the other downsides are definitely going to keep us from coming back here unless there is a family gathering or birthday we are invited to. Pro's : Has a good amount of parking, easy to find, good location if you live in Coppell. read more

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We've been to thisrestaurant several times over the past few years. We love dinning on the patio in spring and fall. We had dinner last night. It will be our last. They've become too expensive! The wife and I had a burger, a salad, 1 16 oz beer, and a margarita. With tip it was almost $80! That's insane. Nobody charges $11 for a beer. We will find another patio to dine on. read more

I'm surprised I haven't written a review for J Macs as it is a staple and go-to place. I usually go for brunch and love their mimosa carafes. My go-to order is the prime rib dip with fries. The fries are skinny and so delicious. it's enough to split and I often do with my mom. Service is always friendly and the atmosphere is upscale gastropub. read more

We received bad service. The owner Todd was there and made it worse. Horrible food taste like fast food if not worse

Our order was wrong, it seems that the cooker is not reading the instructions that our server made. I requested grilled onion on my teriyaki chicken bowl, it was raw. We ordered bacon on the sandwich, it wasn't there. I requested SWEET Ice tea, they don't have is labeled - so, very disappointed. But the server saved the dinner, he was always pending and fixing the mistakes... but maybe we won't return. read more

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At first glance the burger looked like it was going to be good but the taste was average but the fries are good

Bartender Chandler is awesome, but cannot believe you got rid of the shrimp and crawfish fondue! BRING IT BACK!!! #BBTF read more

J. Macklin’s Grill - Thumbs down. Bring back the Fondue. #BBTF - Bars Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Stopped in on a Wednesday evening and were seated quickly. Food looked good but was mediocre at best. I had the Atlantic Salmon that looked to be pan fried. It was overdone and a medium size portion. Carrots were harder than al dente. My wife had the Skillet Chicken which I tasted. heavily herbed breading and it was overdone. She also ordered a small Caesar Salad that came after her entree was delivered. That's a simple delivery process that should never happen. The entree salads looked good at other tables but I was not there for that. For the price, I won't be back. I left hungry. read more

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J Mack is within a shopping center right off Denton Tap Road. I was surprised to see that it's a few short steps from my gym as I never knew it was there. We sat in the bar area since the dining area was pretty crowded. I loved the service here. The wait sometimes took awhile but each person who came in contact with us was very friendly. We ordered the Hip Chips and the Truffle fries since we didn't know what we wanted to share. The hip chips are basically potato chips made in house tossed with a light sprinkling of parmesean and served with Tabasco based ketchup. They were pretty good although the truffle fries were the best out of the two for me. For entrees, I ordered the Turkey burger and my friend ordered the Cajun shrimp pasta special. He said it was very good. My Turkey burger was great. I love grilled onions so the onions along with the other fixins made for a delightful taste. I do feel there could be more variety on the menu including vegetarian options. It was a little hard for me to choose what to eat because most menu items seemed fried or beef based. I'm looking forward to checking out J Mack's during brunch though just to see if its a better option for me. read more

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We were looking for a place that sounded good and also had options for our very picky kids. We found JMacklin's here on Yelp a decided to give it a try. We started off with the Tuna Poké app and I loved it! My boys had Mac and cheese and chicken tenders and they were surprisingly delicious. I ordered a goat cheese salad and my husband ordered the fish and chips. Both were great, but the fish and chips portion could be bigger. We'll definitely be back as I am already craving their salad! read more

We went for brunch on a Saturday. We asked to be seated outside as the weather was nice. Others patrons thought the same and so the outdoor seating was filled. Ordered Beignets as appetizer; they were served hot with different sauces - honey, strawberry and chocolate. The beignets were extremely good and was gone within seconds. For brunch we ordered Chicken and Waffles and a Breafast Platter. While the Chicken and waffles was served with maple syrup, the Farmhouse platter came with eggs your way, biscuit/ toast, bacon/sausage, skillet potatoes/jalapeno cheddar grits. The Chicken/waffles dish was excellent whereas the Breakfast platter was ok. Though the prices were a tad higher than what I would have paid for at other local eateries, overall, the food and service was good and we thoroughly enjoyed the ambience. read more

I won't be coming back. Twice my bill was over what I actually consumed. The first time I caught it while at the restaurant and it was corrected. Yestesday I was overcharged by 6.00 The staff that waited on us kept forgetting she had already taken our order as well, and asked some rather intruding questions. Seems like every time I go there is a mix up. Done with that, I won't even make the trip back to complain about the 6.00. keep it and your 10.00 drafts read more

Fun atmosphere and casual ambiance. Local venue good for families or a fun get together with friends and family. read more

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Always a good choice for a nice, casual atmosphere with predictably good food. Had the fish and chips. The coleslaw was very bland and could have used a bit of a kick. A little bit of vinegar would have gone a long way! I probably should have asked for some. Nice that happy hour is also on the weekends. read more

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Zoey is the best bartender ever! She was so bubbly and attentive. The birria tacos were very good as always, and the vibes were right.

Took family from out of town and we all enjoyed it. Enjoyed cleaned their plate kids included. Our waiter was very attentive. The food was very good and we plan to go back. read more

This is a place that I've driven past for years without stopping. I am happy that I started visiting this place because the food is superb. I recommend sitting at the patio especially at night when there's live music. The steak frites was the wrong temperature due to a mix up with the kitchen, but I've ordered takeout from here a few times and every takeout order has been accurate. This was my first in person experience. The skillet chicken is light and flavorful, highly recommend! I'd pass on the lobster tacos which are fairly small lobster pieces. There's a decent amount of tv screens if there's a game on that you can't miss. Last thing is the staff is hospitable. I've seen this place packed and they handle each customer with ease. Try this spot! read more

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Awesome local spot!! The food is great, the service is on point. Great lunch / brunch spot!

Met the girlies here for brunch. I realized that although I'd been here for happy hour several times, I'd never tried their food. It. Was. Delicious. We started with a couple carafes of Prosecco w juices in the side ($14 for a carafe - YES PLS). We each got different entrees and everyone LOVED their food. Our server was awesome and the food came out quickly. It was delicious, a great experience, and reasonably priced. This place is a gem. read more

Stopped for a quick bit. Service was great and food spot on. Outside was nice!! Recommend

Well we took this food to go. The place looked amazing and wait for carry out food was great. But Mexican Corn not really. Corn with blob of cheese on its. Shrimp on salad excellent. read more

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Y'all gotta go and try the STATE CLUB chicken tenders. The queso and chips were amazing as well, probably my favorite queso in all of Dallas. Ever so slightly annoyed that my mule was served in a silver mug instead of the tradition copper mug, but the drinks was still good. read more

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Been coming here for years as a very friendly neighborhood bar and grill. We like the people working there, as service is good. Owners have become very greedy with the bar. $8 for a draft beer before, $10 for house wine- the bottle being served at retail stores does not come to $10. Knowing 2 people in the wholesale alcohol business, the wine prices have not gone up, as there are too many producers in the business. Even Victors, a much nicer place, sells house wines at $9 and their beer is much cheaper. We complained, as did some others on the pricing, but we know bartenders have no say. We heard their Italian restaurant is doing ok, but not great, so maybe trying to make up some of those margins. Nonetheless, we will take our dollars elsewhere, as the 2 other couples agreed- they will no longer patronize Macklins. I would expect the response to be the Italian place is doing great. read more

This place is always so good but one of those places you sleep on because of all the other options in the area. Everything I've had here has been delicious whether it be a regular menu item or a special. The variety can't be beat when it comes to the specials and the staff is always extremely friendly. Shout out to Chandler who gave us excellent service and recommendations. He also gave us the inside scoop on job openings for our teenage son! Check this place out, especially when the weather cools a bit, the outdoor seating is really cute and we'll situated! read more

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We had a large group and they took care of us. Good food at reasonable price. I enjoyed the fish and chips