Stopped by MacDuffs for an impromptu family dinner somewhat birthday celebration without the singing Little wait, service is great and place has total pub vibes! I know, it's in the name but for us city people it's a rare find. Menu offers tons of comfort food options. It was hard to decide but the table got.. Pizza, Fish & Chips, Sheppards Pie, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Mac & Cheese, Calamari and Onion Rings. Everything was shared, scrumptious and we all agreed, we can do without the Onion rings. MacDuffs is always on my mind... read more

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We participated in the "bring your own fish" deal with 10 of us and plenty of fish. We were pretty disappointed in the end. It was quite expensive, and we did not feel we got a sufficient amount of food. It comes with not nearly enough of the fries, tartar sauce, roasted veggies, etc for everyone to feel they had their fill. For $40 a pop getting enough fries and sauce for everyone shouldn't be a problem! The single big platter at a huge table isn't ideal either, it was a pain getting everyone their food. That, combined with the not-enough sides had all of us leaving a bit unsatisfied. Next time we'll just cook it ourselves. The value proposition isn't worth it here. read more

This is definitely one of those places I'll always come back to whenever I'm in Lake Tahoe! The food was sooo good and tasted incredibly fresh. There's even a slight view of the lake, and it's only about a five-minute walk from the water. There's plenty of parking and both indoor and outdoor seating. We had actually gone fishing with Tahoe Sport Fishing the day before and caught our own fish. We regretted not bringing it in because they can cook your fresh catch for you! Next time, we're definitely doing that. I ordered the fish and chips, and they were SO good honestly some of the best I've had. Definitely adding this place to our must-visit list every time we're in Tahoe! read more

MacDuff's Pub - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Great pub food with a lot of gluten free options. We went as a group of 5 and they were very attentive and helpful. All of the food came out great. I wish I had saved some space for the bread pudding. But I'll for sure come back to try that out. And of course, it's a pub so their beer selection was top notch! read more

MacDuff's Pub - Sheppards pie - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

I'm so late on this review. Great staff, they are soooo kind. 100% worth it. Very fast, huge portions, and DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! read more

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The mac and cheese is outstanding. Service was excellent, servers are incredibly attentive! Shout out to Quinn, she's the best! read more

MacDuff's Pub - Fried shrimp - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Our group really enjoyed MacDuff's Pub for dinner! We stopped by on a Friday night and it was pretty busy. We just waited a few minutes to be seated. The service was great and our food came out quickly. Everything we ordered was delicious! We started with the pear and blue cheese salad and it was really good and perfect for sharing. We also shared a pepperoni pizza and it was good! Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back! read more

MacDuff's Pub - pear and blue cheese salad - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

MacDuff's Pub on Fremont, the kind of spot you find by accident and go back to every time you're in Tahoe after that. French onion soup alone is worth the trip, generous portion, good cheese pull, served in a bowl that means business. Fish and chips were light battered and fried correctly, one order was more than enough for two. Truffle mac with crispy breadcrumb top was the other standout, ordered it as a side and ended up basically making it the main. Scottish ale on draft was the right beer for all of it. Cozy cottage feel, dog friendly patio, staff was genuinely friendly not just professionally friendly. 5 stars, best pub in South Lake Tahoe, dont miss it read more

We came back here again because of our wonderful experience last time. It was super busy this time and parties of 5-7 kept arriving. I ordered a cheeseburger medium rare, and it looked delicious. When I started eating it, pieces of it were falling apart because it was so overcooked. I let them know how dry it was and asked so send it back (not to remake) they did, and they also took it off our bill, which I really appreciated. I was done with my soda maybe 10mns after getting it, but never got a refill. Like I said though, it was really busy. We also ordered wings, round break stick, cheese pizza, and a pepperoni pizza. Everything else was so good. They saw my sons were a little bit of a handful and offered a coloring book. I liked that they have color pencils rather than crayons. Overall, its still worth another visit. We will be back again tomorrow after we go fishing because we really enjoy the environment and service here. read more

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Really want to give this a 4.5. Had a great lunch here this week. We were able to sit outside and service was great. We were there a little late so I think we were the only diners there. We were in a group of 7 and had some tasty apps - the onion rings were good - Maui onions - but just a little undercooked batter. We had the shepherds pie, salad, corned beef cabbage, wedge salad, clam chowder, and veggie burger. We didn't live the veggie burger but super happy with everything else. Portions are big. Enjoyed the beers. Servers were very friendly. We would go back! read more

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I really did not feel like going somewhere fancy like I usually do in Tahoe. After searching around a bit I decided to come here given the large food menu and the decent cocktail selection based on the menu online. I am so glad I did and will be adding this to my rotation. I got lucky since they still had st pattys specials. I love scotch eggs and a good potato leek soup. Everyone was super attentive and friendly and they checked in on me regularly. I've never been a big pub person but they do it well with lots of spaces. I managed to get a table by the window so it was a smidge more quiet. The place was pretty packed by 7. I can't believe I've skipped this spot so many times. Sometimes your girl just needs to put away her champagne and touch some grass lol. I enjoyed it so much I came can the next day. I'm a creature of habit and I love good food so this will be part of my rotation. So glad I ventured out! The drinks are strong and heavy with a pretty good draft selection as well. Potato leek soup: so good I ordered it 2 days in a row. Asked for no sour cream dollop the second time. Scotch eggs: not easy to find and my goodness so delicious. The only time a scotch egg is bad is if the egg is overcooked. Not here! Calamari: i juicy and tender chunky pieces mmmmmm. Reminds me of the calamari in Australia. Cottage pie: didn't do the shepherds pie since I generally don't eat lamb. Pretty much the same with cheese on top. I do want to take my part Irish hubby here since I've never had shepherds pie made with lamb, even in Australia it was made with beef. The only dessert option is bread pudding so I skipped. But I will try it on a day I'm not too stuffed, which might be pretty hard with the portion sizes! Yummy food that's more than abundant in portion size, and a big enough variety to suit most palates. Drinks are equally big and tasty. Wonderful friendly attentive staff with the biggest smiles. What more can you want? See you next time! read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place! The service was stellar! It was busy on a Friday night but the wait for a table was minimal. Every person in here is here to serve and it was refreshing to witness what a small but great team can accomplish. They were all so attentive. I love that you can see the cooks on your way in and can offer praise and thanks to them on your way out. The meals were delicious. The calamari and cocktail sauce were so good. All the food was spectacular from the wood fired pizza to the stew. The stew was flavorful as was the Shepard's pie. The ground lamb was perfectly seasoned in the pie. The portions are generous so come hungry. It was a lovely Irish themed atmosphere. A definite favorite in SLT. read more

MacDuff's Pub - Stew - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Went tonight as a "redemption opportunity," haven't been in years (7 years!) since our last visit was pretty bad, actually, very bad (extremely poor service and inedible food -raw cabbage!) Pros- tonight's service was quite good. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The French onion soup was as good as I remembered. Our cocktails also went down quite nicely! Cons- outside of drinks and soup, everything else was meh to bad. We ordered fish and chips, the fish was wet, like when you take a frozen piece of fish and you don't pat it down well to dry. The wetness stays, even after cooking. The fries also became soggy too, since the fish was placed right on top. Even with these issues, I would say the dish was "meh." What bummed me out more was the bread pudding. It was a dish we used to love to order... I took two bites and was done. The texture of the bread wasn't good. It also used to come out pipping hot, it came out warm to slightly hot. And lastly, they ran out of vanilla ice cream and substituted with salted caramel, but didn't elect to tell us beforehand. I'm not a salted caramel ice cream person, I think it's too sweet...didn't eat any ice cream (and I love ice cream!) , so sadly, dessert was a total bust for me! Another con... the carpet on the stairs is in need of some major cleaning (or replacement!) and the restrooms also have a very strong mildew smell... not pleasant, especially before eating. So while I'm glad to see service has improved, we will definitely not be going back again... read more

Loved the fish and chips here. The portion was huge and honestly such good value. We also tried a pizza and it was big enough that we had leftovers, which is always a plus. The interior is really cozy with a great vibe overall. Even the bathroom was surprisingly cool, which says a lot about the attention to detail. Overall just a really solid, comfortable spot. Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 read more

MacDuff's Pub - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

We tried this place for the first time on a vacation to Tahoe. The food was pretty good, I got the beef stew and my girlfriend got the shepherds pie. I liked my stew but it was a little cold when I got it which was disappointing. I wish we would've tried the fish and chips maybe I would've had a better review lol. The spot is awesome tho, great views of the area and relaxing. Staff was very friendly and helpful, they got us water for our dog and sat us in the area by the grass. read more

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Ok... let's break this down into my favorites 1) clam chowder- overall just great flavor and good taste 2) steak stew- big portion good quality steak, deep flavor 3) chicken pot pie- classic taste, flaky bread on top, just perfect combination and delicious 4) French onion- my girlfriend loved it, but not usually my favorite dish with the flavor pallet. But again, gf loves it and said it was one of her favorites. Also the bread roll is a must to dip all the things in! Get it! The place is a fun vibe. Service is great and the people are just the best. read more

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I dream about that bread + clam chowder combo Homemade dough baked around the edges of a clam chowder bowl, what more can you ask for? It's chewy, warm, and absolutely delicious. MacDuff's gives Tahoe's food scene a much needed variety! [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

So, one night we went bowling and when we were leaving, this place was lit up, music and lots of people eating. So we said, we need to come back for dinner. Our last night in So. Lake Tahoe, we came to Mac Duffs. We sat inside for a little cooler and comfort. MacDuffs a Scottish Pub with beautiful Kilts framed on the walls. The food passing by was so enticing that our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Food was great, quick service too. We will definitely come back. Our table ordered, burgers which were at least 6 inches tall served with tons of seasoned fries. Two other dishes ordered were the Cottage Pies one with beef and the other a Sheppards Pie with Lamb. Both plates were cleaned, aka nothing left. My plate was the Reuben. Man that was so delicious. Thick slices of Corn-beef and all its fixings included melted cheese. Never had a Reuben with Melted Cheese. The fries were overwhelming, but I savored a few. Oh and not to mentioned we all shared the Roasted Beet Salad. That was amazing, served with goat cheese, pickled red onions, arugula, sugar roasted walnuts, and mandarin oranges. Everything was well prepared. read more

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It's our first time dining in this restaurant. Outdoor ambiance is awesome. Servers are very attentive. Good food!! Our top pick is calamari.. We also ordered mother earth pizza (thin crust), and wedge salad which are both 5/5.. Worth a try if you ever visit lake tahoe. read more

The food and drinks here were so not good bland food and watery drink. The service was fabulous though. Ordered the cottage pie and pastrami sandwich (pastrami was SO dry). Truffle mac and cheese was bland and required so much additional salt. read more

MacDuff's Pub - Truffle mac and cheese. So bland. Didnt have a lick of salt. - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Our favorite spot in town! Spent 3 days on a family fishing trip and came here twice on the trip. All the food was soooo good and the service was friendly and felt like welcoming from all the staff. We caught some fish and dropped it off around 3pm and came back around 6pm and they had it made 3 ways! We loved how they cooked the fish and made it so easy for us to eat our catches! We will surely do this again next time we are in town and recommend to anyone who wants their fish cooked for them. All their food on their menu was good; chicken pot pie, shepherd pie, pizza, spaghetti, sandwiches, chilli, clam chowder, beets salad, and they even have Guinness on tap!! We tried it all and wanted to come back for more!!! read more

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Dropped in for dinner and a beer our first night visiting good friends in SLT. Ended up here and weren't disappointed! Great beer selection- ordered Tennant's Alger and Pliny! I ate the fish and chips and others got the burgers and Shepard pies. Everyone enjoyed their dinners and we spend a while talking and eating. Most tables were full and staff were busy but pleasant and making conversation. Will be back! read more

This was our first time to MacDuff's Pub and we were not disappointed! Excellent food & service! And we had outdoor lake view table so it was perfect! We went lol be back to try their fish and chips! read more

MacDuff's Pub - Jose's Ruben - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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A must visit when coming to Lake Tahoe. They have a great outside seating area which also has an outdoor high top seat bar out the back which also includes a TV with sports regularly playing on it. The food is definitely filling, and amazing. A lot of dishes are shareable so everyone can have a taste of many of their entrees as well if you come in a big group; OR you can have a LOT of something you love :0). Service here is good but mind you it does get hectic so sometimes you gotta be patient. I try to ask for everything I need all at once to ensure I don't have trouble enjoying my food. I just love how dog friendly most of the restaurants here are but I especially love MacDuff cause they also have good food. read more

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I found MacDuff's Pub on Yelp and went there based on the good reviews and pics. We came for a late breakfast/brunch and got a nice table on the patio with a small view of the lake. Service was friendly, easygoing, and helpful. We ordered the French Onion Soup ($12), Shepard's Pie ($27), and Fish and Chips ($28). The French Onion Soup was good, but a little too salty for me. The Shepard's Pie came with fresh ground lamb, carrots, onions, peas, and celery with gravy, and topped with mashed potatoes and green onions. It was delicious! Everyone liked it. The Fish and Chips were good. The fish was crispy and really tasty with the homemade tartar sauce provided. The "chips" or fries were okay. I liked the simple small side of peas with the meal. We had a really good meal at MacDuff's. The Scottish pub decor inside was fun to look at. The service was good and food was great. read more

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MacDuff's continues to reign supreme as my favorite restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. Service is as friendly and helpful as ever and as I try more menu items, it adds to the list of expertly crafted salads, soups, appetizers, burgers, pasta and pin favorites. Thankfully, a lot of them come with their amazing, fresh house-made fries which are a perfect size in between shoestring and restaurant size. I could eat a pound of them, and it seems like that's how generous they are with them. I could go on and on about all the great food and comfortable setting, but I did a lot of that in the previous review. Go and enjoy! read more

MacDuff's Pub - Menu 08 10 2025 - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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EXCELLENT, BEST FOOD IN TOWN !!! beef and cabbage is amazing the artichoke dip was amazing and the onion rings were amazing and so are the beer battered read more

Went back bc we loved it so much last year. The ambiance is cozy casual pub that is clean and organized. The service is still as stellar with the 'every table is my table' philosophy. The food and drinks, however, were a little bit of a let down. -Margarita: 3/5. Didn't taste the tequila and was too tart. -Paloma: 5/5. Still great with the fresh grapefruit. -Calamari: 6/5. Still outstanding. HUGE portion of sliced calamari steak perfectly cooked with a horseradish forward cocktail sauce (love) and tartar sauce. So big was our shared appetizer AND my entree. -Classic Burger: 4/5. Sadly the burger was overcooked this time and so was dry. -Home-cut Fries: 7/5. OMG. These fries are outstanding and truly addictive. I will go back just to get these and make sure I can take the extras home bc again the portion is HUGE! Macduffs is rated high for a reason. Do yourself a favor and give them a try as soon as you can. We will def go back! read more

MacDuff's Pub - Delicious calamari steak strips with homemade tartar and cocktail sauce. - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Sad. Want to like this place as decor is spot on read:dive bar. But... just left here after sitting for 15 mins at the bar. The bartender she was super attentive: pouring big ole freebie Lemmon drop shots for her friends and the bar backs. And then wandering the floor to chat with other locals. Hey lady! We're locals too! Sad that the owner goes through this extent to create a vibe and it gets trashed... But good news there are multitudes of other places hopefully without attitude. Would keep moving read more

Loved this place ! If you're ever nearby you must stop in. Great food, friendly people all around great atmosphere!

The food is great! Just like Moms homecooked meal. It's actually in an old 2 story house so the atmosphere is cozy.

We loved the decor! We had great service! And the food was wonderful. Two of our group had Shepherds Pie which they loved! And two of us had the Guinness Stew. My friend had hers in a bread bowl and I had mine with a ring of bread around it instead of in a bread bowl. The meat was so tender and the stew was delicious. We had the stew in Ireland and enjoyed it so much, this was as good as we remembered it from our Ireland trip. We shared a warm bread pudding with ice cream and warm caramel/bourbon sauce. It was perfect! read more

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Came here for Mother's Day. Food and service is great! Kind of tucked away on a side street but it's right across the street from the lake. Interior def looks and feels like an old school Irish pub. I have to rave about the Mac n Cheese though. It is some of the best I've ever had w cheese that pulls for miles with amazing flavor. I had fish n chips and that comes w 2 big fillets so they def don't skimp. I will def be back for the Mac n Cheese, been craving it since we left read more

We came and sat at the bar. Always good service, drinks were tasty and the menu offers a few salads now. I ordered a beet and goat cheese salad with a bread ring (delish!) and my husband ordered the Caesar. We do have to admit that we miss the pandemic igloos. They were awesome!! read more

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I don't really understand the 4.4-star rating. The food was pretty average overall. The chili came out cold and tasted canned, the pepperoni pizza was decent but the cheese was rubbery, and my friend's fish and chips were very bland. The service was friendly and the ambiance was nice, but our waters weren't refilled until we asked. Not a terrible experience, but definitely not a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. Pretty mediocre considering the reviews. read more

During the few days we stayed in Lake Tahoe, we enjoyed this restaurant so much that we chose to eat here both times! We tried their salads and soups, different kinds of pizza, and the shrimp--and honestly, everything was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food was excellent, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. The atmosphere was beautiful, welcoming, and very friendly. The staff were incredibly attentive and truly made us feel well taken care of. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Lake Tahoe. Definitely give it a try--you won't regret it! I already know I'm going to miss the amazing flavors of their food. read more

Superb food! Great flavors, super fun environment, kid friendly and reasonable priced! Chicken pot pie was a favorite!

Best fish and chips, South Shore Lake Tahoe Service is good. I go there every time I come to Lake Tahoe read more

We brought in our fresh fish that we had just caught and they made us an amazing meal. Service and Chefs were amazing. read more

MacDuff's Pub - Fresh Mackinaw - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

We make sure to come here every time we go to Tahoe. I get the cottage pie each time. So flavorful and very very filling. My husband has gotten the fish n chips and the pot pie. He alternates between the two. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. We always sit outdoor as the time of year we go the weather is perfect. The have a bar, and plenty of seating room. read more

MacDuff's Pub - Cottage pie and pot pie - Pubs Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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