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    Mayslack's

    3.5 (180 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    MAYSLACK'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Divey
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Classic Roast Beef
    Andrea M.

    We shared this, and it was huge. It's 2 "small" versions of the original. Comes with onions and yellow peppers. Be sure to come when you're hungry!

    Suellina F.

    We were in town for the weekend and thought we would try something different. It was a good choice. Food had good flavors and the the portions were very generous. The o rings were a tad over done, but still were tasty. Service was good, made suggestions, and the inside had plenty of seating. Price was appropriate for area and portions.

    Classic pair of originals on rye buns with hot crispy onion rings and seasoned sauce. Yaaah!
    Annette N.

    Still love this place! Service provided by Dez today was perfect. She was the right combination of funny, real and efficient. Food nummy and fresh and drinks chilly just like we needed. Bloody's and tap beers. Mayslack's...don't EVER go away!

    The Original & Cheese Curds
    Ashley B.

    After living off of smoothies for two weeks (wisdom tooth), I was craving some hearty greasy bar food! We stopped in here on a Sunday during art-a-whirl. It's seat yourself and has A LOT of space, so finding a seat wasn't a problem. We've lived in the area for quite a while and there is a high probability I've already been here, but probably not to eat LOL *cheers*. I ordered a beer, cheese curds, and their original roast beef. Cheese curds: cheesy with crispy onions beneath. Beer: carbonated. The roast BEAST: 10/10 salty soft and delicious! Portion sizes: BIG! Will definitely be returning when I get that bar food craving. This review might be biased because I was VERY hungry after a liquid diet, but I guess you'll just have to try it for yourself! Easy street parking. I didn't notice if they had a small lot anywhere. Other bars within walking distance.

    This is a true NordEast kind of place.
    Ted R.

    Mayslack's is literally a neighborhood institution and can be proud of being called a Dive Bar. You would expect to see a row of Harley-Davidson's outside, but it's not a biker bar. Just an old-timey NordEast kind of place. I started coming here back in the early 80's when it was owned by Stan Mayslack and there were lines of people waiting for the Sunday-only (as I remember) roast beef sandwich. He pinched the thumbs of every women in line with his serving tongs (I can't explain why) and the garlic in the sauce satisfied the most fervent garlic-lover. It was a fantastic sandwich and worth the wait in line. Fast forward to circa 2000 and Stan has sold his place to a new owner. The only décor change is that the new owner doesn't leave the Christmas lights up all year, but other than that, it's true to its origins. I still make it to Mayslack's several times a year. The lines are gone and the menu has changed. I STILL really like the HUGE roast beef sandwiches, but I miss the original sandwiches, from the Stan days. I know that the recipe was part of the deal when the new owner bought the place, but unfortunately the quality of the roast beef is not nearly as good. It's not at all bad, but it's tougher and somehow more dried out than back in the Stan days. The garlic is there, but is much smaller quantities. It's one of those cases, where shortcuts have been made, a little here, and a little there, and eventually it's just not the same. Fortunately, it's still worth the visit. By the way, the onion rings are the best I have ever had. The batter is like tempura and it is beyond crisp. If you are going to order a side, this is a true winner. I'm still giving it four stars because the roast beef is still tasty and the quantity ensure you will have at least one more meal out of the leftovers. I do love the juice on the buns (don't even think about trying to pick it up), the onions, and the beefiness of the meat. I do like the dive-bar authenticity. Overall, it's worth a visit, either for lunch or dinner. The service, when not too busy, is friendly and thoughtful. Take a look at my photos.

    Onion rings with spicy ranch
    Nicole G.

    Visited Mayslack's Saturday, 5/18/24 after attending Art-a-Whirl with my bestie. The photos on Yelp of the onion rings is what caught our eyes. Walked in, found a table, and sat down. So, its seat yourself. It's your neighborhood dive bar which honestly, I'd think staff would be super friendly-- not the case in our experience. It was dinner-ish time, but it was about 10-15 minutes before we were acknowledged. Our waitress asked us what we wanted to drink, we both asked for waters. She literally pointed to a large picnic style jug of water and said there you go, and walked away. I appreciate the water being available at our fingertips, but the way it was delivered to us was just rude. Waited another few minutes, she brought us menus and walked away. About another 15 minutes later, she came back and asked us if we wanted to order? Put in an order of onion rings with spicy ranch. Onion rings were good. I don't know that I'd come back here, definitely wouldn't go out of my way to visit. The service just wasn't good and the onion rings weren't the best I've had. We felt like an inconvenience to our waitress Megan. Poor service just leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth about the place. Side note, parking around the area is not the greatest- pay attention to the street signs around parking.

    "The Original"
    Brandon J.

    I visited this place with a friend for the first time at noon on a Friday. It wasn't busy, and Mayslack's totally has an old-school tavern feel. My buddy and I both had "The Original," which contains Roast Beef, Onions, Peppers, and a side of Horseradish, Mustard, Cole Slaw, Au Jus. After eating that absolute mountain of beef, a roast of medium-rare perfection, ya better believe our appetites were TOAST But before satiation, we also shared Mayslack's Fries with Bacon, Cheese, and Sour Cream. I've never had food like this. Ridiculously insanely amazing. The sandwich is made for meat lovers. Beef as good as it gets, and there's enough so you won't ever forget the flavor. But the fries... they tasted like cheese curds, I kid you not, even without the loaded toppings! Something about the crispy exterior and the soft interior made them different from any fry I've tried. Despite the name, Mayslack's is certainly not slacking by any means. Drop your diets at the door and delight in the consumption of your foodie dreams :)

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    18 years ago

    Good place to see a show, the food isn't great and the drinks aren't cheap. Lots of seating and an outdoor patio.....

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    9 years ago

    Haven't seen bartender in years her name is Natalie, she knew my name and what I wanted without me saying anything..THAT'S SERVICE!

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    11 years ago

    Foods great. The Original is the best! Could use a little work on the seating for dining.

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    13 years ago

    Only been here twice. Food was good, prices were okay, service wasn't the best both times.

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