Cute little indoor/outdoor cafe. Went for lunch and service was good. The food was delicious and quick. Great place for happy hour or just hangout with the girlfriends! I recommend the strawberry and goat cheese salad! read more

Can I just say stellar everything! From the moment we walked into the door, to the service staff, the food, the drinks, the environment and the dessert! You guys should be so fucking proud! We have been driving by saying we should do there! Well we did and we have zero regrets! Brandi was our waitress and big props to her for making our expierence so awesome!!! The food is fresh and fantastic!!! We will be back....SOON! read more

I really do like J Macklins food it is just WAY over priced ;/ I ordered the cobb salad and with a small tip my bill was $17... Although it was good, the salad wasn't big by any means. I just don't see why a small salad would be priced like this. Rating would be higher if prices were better. read more

Surprisingly good food. I always think it'll be sports bar/pub food, but it's all very good. Great for kids too.

Definitely a home town favorite. It's our local "cheers" bar and grill, where everyone knows your name. Todd and his staff do an amazing job. All menu items are great, but the buffalo chicken egg rolls are to die for!! Thank you Brandi, Evelyn, Allison, Dan, Katie and the gang for excellent service...always! read more

Went to brunch here and it's now my new favorite spot! Service was great (thank you Allison) , food was absolutely the best I've had for brunch in some time (brunchiladas verde) and to top it off they offer bottomless mimosas! We sat on the patio, the weather made it a great experience, a must try! Highly recommend it for all! read more

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Dinner here was a mixed bag, but not very good. Our server was very friendly and efficient. The cheeseburger lacked much beef and any taste. The small fries were OK. The happy hour pricing on craft beer was over the top. A glass of Deep Ellum IPA was $8 for happy hour. Our two Margaritas were only $5 each. The Hummus appetizer consisted of olives, green onions, celery and carrots in a tasty setting. The Pesto chicken was good and the sweet potato fries were very unique. The Southwest salad was good as were the kid tenders and kid pizza. The Margaritas were rather weak and they were very small. The white cheese/queso was creamy but not worth the price. This place is a very noisy bar in the PM and it's not recommended for children. read more

Had a wonderful meal with my wife and daughter. Taylor took very good care of us. The grits are the best I have ever tasted. In fact the executive Chef Chris came out and gave us the recipe. Very interesting talking about his experiences. Give this place a try. read more

Picked up lunch today, easy ordering and pickup process. My Mom absolutely loved the shrimp tacos and my Dad and I loved our cobb salads. We made a few adjustments from the menu and all of our preferences were captured. Great experience! read more

Food is good but a bit pricey. Has a comfortable and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable. Nice friendly staff. We went as a family and had a nice time overall read more

I like this place, but tonight was not a good experience. I got the Avocado Tempura Tacos like I always do because they have a very light taste. But tonight they tasted fishy. Now I don't mean fishy like something was wrong (although it was), but fishy like they tasted like fish. It was actually pretty gross. I hate to complain, but in this case it seemed like something needed to be said, so I told the waitress that the tacos did not taste good at all and that they taste like fish, and maybe the chef needs to be alerted because they are clearly cooking the avocado with fish. Her response was "that makes sense, tonight's special is trout". At that point I was done and ready to leave. I would have turned down any attempt to give us the food without paying since we ate half, but she never offered any kind of recovery. I seriously hope this finds its way to the management, because I love walking over for Friday dinner, and that was my favorite meal on the menu. But, sorry I am dropping my 5 star down to a 3, but with hopes that they get it together. Come on guys. read more

We had the flatbread appetizer, beef tenderloin and salmon entree's. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. The menu selection is fairly limited. Our meal with 3 beers was $80 excluding tip, a bit expensive but worth the expense. Highly recommend the blood and honey beer. Could have polished off a keg of that! Great service; apps and beer came out promptly. read more

I decided to treat myself to brunch after a long week at work so I stopped in. I pass it often but had never eaten there. I ordered bacon breakfast tacos and bottomless mimosas. The food was delicious and you can't go wrong with bottomless. My waitress was the bartender and she was very attentive to the area around the bar. My cup was never empty and we even chatted about movies with another waiter. Overall, great service and great food. read more

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We've gone here a couple of times after a brutal day at Six Flags and have really enjoyed it both times. It's not close enough to make it a regular spot, but it's worth the jaunt off the highway. We've had burgers, sammies, specials, and great cocktails. The portions are nice sized and service has always been prompt and friendly. It's casual and has a great patio space that's perfect for kicking back with friends and some libations. read more

This place was great place to stop by and grab a meal before getting to the airport! Their food was delicious. I highly recommend their Mac and cheese. If you stop in before 7, they have some great happy hour options. read more

I have been going to JMacklins for many years and it has always been a pleasant experience. Today was not that. Today we had to wait for menus, for drinks and we had to wait 50 minutes for our food. When we asked for the manager he was rude and condescending. He blamed printer problems for many other tables getting their food before us, who were seated after us. When a nearby table complained that the food came out cold he told them "If you ate it you are going to pay for it." This manager, whom I've never seen there before, has NO idea what customer service is all about. I'll be eating elsewhere from now on! read more

We stopped here after a volleyball tournament on a Saturday at Noon. Party of 7, seated immediately. We ordered brunch and lunch: salads, brunchilada, BBQ pork hash, chicken and waffles, club sandwich, and chicken fried steak. Everything was excellent, including the service. read more

Skillet chicken was excellent. The spinach artichoke dip and ahi tuna were perfect. The shrimp poor boy was a special and should be added to the menu and the bread was perfectly buttered and grilled. Wine list was great, the service was spectacular. Great job and will definitely go back. Loved the pricing!!!! Thank you read more

The food, service, and atmosphere is on point and always has been. I have been many times over the years but recently have a job over here as well as a friend, we decided to meet up and have girls night. Totally happy because I think the service is a lot better as well. You must get the green beans, they rock but everything is yummy. read more

I dig J Macks! Like what a Chilis used to be. Wide array of menu items and of all things I've had thus far, none have missed. Super casual and live patio entertainment. I like going here for an evening, have a drink, some food, and just enjoy. It's a very good diverse no frills hangout, said me. read more

I ain't ate this good in awhile. the ice water was phenomenal, the sandwiches juicy yet also so crispy. i'm at a loss for words.

We are regulars here. I love the food and the staff are friendly. We ended up coming here after having a terrible dining experience up the road. Check my other reviews. Sometimes you just have to stay with places you trust. read more

We're never in Coppell, but we were looking for somewhere for brunch. Came upon this gem. Took a seat on the patio and were immediately greeted by Megan (love that) I started out with beignets, pretty good with three dipping sauces. I then ordered a Tuscan omelet and it did not disappoint. The caramelized onions and sundried tomatoes were delicious. My daughter had shrimp tacos and Mexican corn and loved it. We will definitely be back... read more

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This was my first time here with my friends. We were seated shortly after arriving on a Friday night. I ordered the Atlantic Salmon with green beans and a potato pancake. Super delicious! Waited about 10-15 minutes for our food. We also ordered brisket nachos as an appetizer. They delivered our meals first before delivering our appetizer which was a bummer. The server was nice and attentive. The only thing I would change is to allow for free substitutions. I wanted to substitute my potato pancake for tomato basil soup but I would have been charged extra for it. All in all this restaurant has great food, great service and well worth the money. read more

J. Macklin’s Grill - Atlantic Salmon with green beans and potato pancake. Delicious! - Bars Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Went in for a quick dinner on a Friday night. It wasn't busy at all. I've gone for happy hour and it was people hanging out of the door. I'd never eaten dinner there before so it was a must. Everything was so yummy. Ordered the meatloaf w garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus, didn't disappoint. Also ordered the shortrib, no complaints. Service was great and the staff was attentive. read more

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J Macklins is a laid-back neighborhood grill type of place with some great service. Our waiter was friendly and seemed to sense that we were in a hurry -- trying to catch a movie in fact -- and was prompt without being frantic. Unfortunately, I just wasn't a fan of my dish. I ordered the Grilled Mahi Mahi, which came arranged on a small pile of lemony orzo and grilled asparagus. I am not exaggerating when I say it was possibly the smallest piece of fish I have ever been served at a restaurant. It was quite bland and dry as well. Even with the pasta and veggies, I honestly think I was hungrier after finishing my meal than when I started. For a $16 entree, it definitely left something to be desired. My Mom and Dad ordered the Mahi Mahi and Salmon, respectively, and felt the same about their food. But hey, maybe their other stuff is better! read more

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This is a review only from their catering. We have had their food catered here at work a number of times and have been very pleased. I have done double takes and asked where did this get catered in from? Macklin's is the response I've gotten a number of times. The catered food has been divine over the last number of years! What I really remember is the answer; J Macklin's has catered this order for us today. I remember some very tasty sandwiches to some tasty salads. Great presentation on the foods as well. I have never been to their location, but in the north Dallas, Lewisville area to get great catered food, I would suggest J Macklin's with out hesitation. So if you where to ask me, why yes, let's get J Macklin's to cater our food today! read more

Came during happy hour - $2 off beer and $4 off wine - but would like to try the muddled jalapeño margarita next time. Anna was an outstanding server - efficient and friendly! We had a meat and cheese board that was so well composed - couldn't believe that they had ripe raspberries and blackberries in the middle of winter! We also split the short ribs - think high end pot roast - very tasty. Have been before for sandwiches and burgers for lunch as well as for brunch, but first time for dinner. Great Coppell restaurant! read more

I absolutely love this little place. The servers never stop moving to ensure that their guests are taken care of. I love getting to play live music here. Our server Garrett, the GM Nick, the bar staff, MOD, and all of the servers are always so pleasant to work with. read more

Love J Macklin's Grill. On the weekends I get a cheeseburger with egg. Other times I get the Jaywalke Tacos. Yummy and good service! Highly recommend. read more

The food is always great, but I wanted to give a shoutout to the crew. We were eating outside on a sunny day, when a freak storm hit. Things were flying everywhere and the power was coming in and out. A large branch fell on a woman's car and everyone's food was blown away. The staff was incredibly professional and replaced our food, helped keep everyone to safety, and carried on. It was incredible to see. The manager even held a umbrella to help my friend's baby to his car when we had finished. It was really inspiring how the whole situation was handled, I really can't praise them enough! Please be nice to them and tip them well! read more

We've been several times during COVID. They have an awesome patio and great food and drinks. Sometimes a band on Fridays. Love the food and service. Great neighborhood place. We'll be back again soon. read more

I have been dining here since they opened and I think last Thursday will be the last. After waiting for around 15 minutes to have a waitress finally come take our drink order, she disappeared for another 15 minutes. We had two kids with us and it was 7:00 pm when we came in. When she ran past our table we still had no drinks and had been there for a half hour, my 9 year old caught her eye and said we are ready to order. The look the waitress shot her was a mix between pissed off and shock that a kid would address her lack of service. She did however come take our order. The special appetizer was a Thai lettuce wrap, and trying to maintain a Lo carb diet, I ordered them and my daughter did as well. When they were delivered, the three silver dollar sized pieces of lettuce with nearly still frozen shrimp bits did not live up to their $13 per order price. My friend ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup and said the sandwich was good, however the saucer of soup was ice cold. Yes, like fresh out of the fridge. She sent it back for some heat and eventually they brought a decent sized cup of hot soup. The kid burger was only half eaten and my daughter didn't eat any of her lettuce wraps because she said the over cooked shrimp bits were way too cold. I ate hers out of sheer hunger. Sadly this used to be one of our go to places but now we will be going somewhere else on our 4 or 5 times that we dine out per week. read more

I've passed by this restaurant a thousand times so I figured it was finally time to swing by there and check it out. They have a cute patio with the misting fans going in this Texas summer heat. I ordered to go so went inside to the bar to pick up the strawberry goat cheese salad I ordered with shrimp. Since the prices aren't listed online I figured a salad would not be too pricey but they ended up charging me an additional $7 for shrimp (on top of what was already nearly a $10 salad). The salad was okay but the shrimp was not as tasty or fresh as I imagined...a little disappointing. I'm already leery of ordering any type of seafood living in the landlocked Dallas area...meh. There are lots of other interesting looking things on the menu though (jalapeño cheese grits for example) and I may come back and give other items a try but the salads are probably not your best bet here. read more

Stumbled across this place one Sunday afternoon after looking for a new brunch place. It has cozy and intimate atmosphere but not cramped or small by any means. They had a live musician playing - such a fun touch. Our server was very friendly and attentive and answered all our questions. My boyfriend and I both got the Texan scrambler with a pancake. Everything was so delicious. We loved it all. The pancake and skillet potatoes were my fave. We will definitely come back and try the dinner menu soon! read more

Pros and cons breakdown: PROS: -THE FOOD: I ordered the Jaywalker which is pulled chicken tacos (on corn tortillas instead of flour) and was NOT disappointed. The tacos have a mix of coleslaw, Granny Smith apples, and enough spicy to combat the sweet and tangy flavors. The corn tortillas were fresh and homemade. Everything tastes fresh! -THE PORTIONS: plenty of food for either lunch or dinner. My meal was three tacos with one side. I chose the cup of fruit which had strawberries, grapes and pineapple-- more than just melons which I appreciate! -THE SERVICE: from the second I walked in the door, to the moment I left I felt appreciated and well taken care of. We got our food in about 10 minutes! -THE PATIO/ATMOSPHERE: great dining options both inside and out. Comfortable booths, tables or patio seating. CONS: -MAYBE TOO GOOD OF SERVICE: my iced tea was refilled after only 2 sips which was a little excessive. -NOISE LEVEL: quite loud. I wouldn't recommend coming here on a date unless you sit at the bar or in a corner booth. read more

Awesome patio, the food is AMAZING! we had the strawberry & goat cheese salad with grilled chicken .... AMAZING!!! Cuban sandwich , a little pricey read more

We dined here tonight for the first time. Our server, 'Nathan H' according to the receipt, was rude and inattentive. It's a shame, because his lack of service ruined our dining experience. The situation was not helped by how attentive he was to our neighboring table. We learned about his golfing experience from his boisterous conversation nearby, so he's obviously capable of being very personable; how strange that he chose not to show that side to us. He didn't make eye contact while we were ordering, and did not even ask us how the meal was until we were both finished eating. The friendliest thing he did was to ask if we wanted desert, but by that point, we just wanted to leave. I enjoyed the food, but I don't think we'll be back due to the terrible service. I specifically created a yelp account so that I could leave this feedback, because our experience was that horrible. If you're looking for a quick meal, the service was prompt, but you can get friendlier interaction at a fraction of the cost at any fast food joint. read more

We were nervous to come here due to reviews being unimpressive, but tried it out anyway and loved it. The service, especially by the bar staff, has been great. Highlights are a great atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food. The dr. Pepper short ribs are my favorite, very tender with a bed of well seasoned mashed potatoes and brown gravy, topped off with crispy onion straws. Their brunch shouldn't be missed, either. Drinks are good, maybe a bit pricey, but the bartenders know what they are doing. They also have a good selection of local beers on tap if that's what you're in to. read more

Short story: Pros - Drinks Cons - Food Long story: Pros -the drink menu was very unique and extensive. My wife liked the frozen hooch and the adult teas. I liked the good selection of local beers. -service was wonderful -hip atmosphere close to home Cons - the chips in the queso blanco/guacamole appetizer were beyond stale - the bacon jam burger was overcooked and actually tasted burnt - while the menu had a note to say if something was gluten-free, there was no note if a dish was vegetarian. My wife ordered the grits as a side, and could immediately taste that it was made with chicken stock. This was very upsetting Conclusion: Although we had fun, we won't be going back to eat. We may stop in for drinks but, for the price, the food could use more love than creativity. read more