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Jimmy Mac's

3.6 (304 reviews)
Closed 8:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Kevin V.

We attended Jimmy Mac's as an alternative to an expensive and well known steak restaurant. I could not have been more impressed with the level of service and quality of food. Our waitress, Kristen, was an absolute delight and I could not have asked for a more perfect evening. Chris was the chef of the evening and the steak I ordered was made to perfection! The trout was the best fish I have had in years! My experience was made special thanks to Kristen and her amazing personality! If you are in the area, I highly recommend Jimmy Mac's!

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Martin R.

This is where you go after there is no way you can get into The Bistro or the Fryemont Inn due to the crowds. It was still a half hour or more of a wait for a table but once seated, the service was fine. I had the fried oysters and a ribeye steak with a baked potato. It was ok, the steak a bit tough and overcooked, and, sure, I was glad I could somehow manage to get in somewhere for dinner, but it sure wasn't anything to write home about. The ambiance was where diner meets restaurant , somewhat brightly lit and basic. Wouldn't necessarily go again unless forced by similar situation.

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Billie E.

Just travelling through, 6 of us on motorcycles, we were encouraged by the crowd inside. Bryson City is small town. A musician named Joe plays guitar and sings soft folk music. Nice touch! I've got to say, I was turned off when I saw the sign at the hostess stand blaming government handouts for the lack of hard workers on the slow service we might be receiving. I had to remind myself where I was... The waitress was very friendly and recommended several dishes. I ordered the Hawaiian Burger. Everyone else had burgers as well, except my partner. He went with the suggested Grouper Sandwich. Food was delivered from the kitchen quickly. The main complaint from all of us was lack of flavor. The grouper was delicious, on it's own, with a little salt and pepper. We all came to the conclusion that it was the bread that detracted from the overall meals. Big cold flavorless bun. Too much! The applesauce got high praise and the sweet potato fries were great! Prices were decent, atmosphere was pleasant. A few tweaks and a silent stance on politics would have warranted more stars.

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Breakfast was really good, made from scratch. Friendly staff, fast service. Wished they offered grits, but otherwise no complaints!

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