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    Mac's Tavern

    3.6 (120 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    MAC'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Juke Box
    Live music

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    BLT
    Jeff F.

    Came here to see a band, but decided to order a BLT. The BLT was really really good! The fries that came with it weren't the best, they were a little undercooked for my tastes. Also I ordered curly fries and they gave me crinkle cut fries, not the end of the world but was kind of odd that she asked me what I wanted and then proceeded to give me the wrong one!

    Wow, I didn't have any other option at the time, but I understand why people have had bad experiences; the man at the bar has a bad attitude toward everyone. Maybe a lot of people don't care about that, but for us, service attitude is very important, and this man has the worst attitude. I'm sure they'll delete my comment, just like the others I posted about Stephens Grill in California. Honest feedback about the rude staff at these places doesn't work in their favor. Terrible service, terrible food, and the man has a cocktail menu but told us he never actually makes those cocktails.

    I should have known better...
    Jeff C.

    Worst. Decision. Ever. I thought maybe a local sports bar would offer some local color, maybe some decent food. Not so. The best part of my visit was the beer; they had a local Edinbrue IPA, which hit the spot. I can't say as much for the French dip. At least the tots were fried all the way through. Unless you're a hopeful in the comedy open mic night (I left before it started) or a crappy dive bar enthusiast, stay away. Far, far away.

    Chicken, bread, and that's all there is to this sandwich.

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    3 months ago

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    22 days ago

    Food was good. Appetizers and drinks not expensive. The ambience is a real bar. Cool.

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    10 months ago

    This was the first time we had ever been there. We went for the Thanksgiving lunch. Everything was amazing. Will definitely go back.

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    2 years ago

    Jill was great. Thought it had a pretty chill atmosphere. Next time we come back in town, we will be stopping back in!

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    2 years ago

    Stopped by there on multiple occasion they have a great atmosphere and staff. Food was very good too.

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    2 years ago

    Great place. Would definitely go back. I enjoyed the outdoor patio area. Food was quick and delicious

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    3 years ago

    Terrible bar staff. We actually had a hair on our plate and were completely disregarded. Not recommended!

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    3 years ago

    Service great. Great bar food. Bartenders defend animals, customers, and family. Great spot.

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    3 years ago

    Looked promising online but was very dark and smelled like old smoke. Went in and immediately came back out.

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    7 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Great local spot, darts and pool table. Food is pretty good and they have good beer specials.

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