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McGarity's Restaurant & Saloon

3.9 (167 reviews)

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Moderate noise
Live music
Outdoor seating

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Shawma M.

The decor in this Irish pub is stellar. A lot of collecting put to good use Now the food and drink. Best Lemon drop EVER EVER. I am Not kidding, I had 2. The food was great and the humble cabbage was the star of the plate. Seriously good Stuff Shrimp and grits With a fried green tomato on top Lovely

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Reagan T.

Move on by McGarity's Saloon While in Jefferson during the middle of the week, we visited all of downtown and decided to stick around and have lunch. The reviews seemed good for this place, so, we decided to give it a try. We arrived shortly after noon and there were quite a few people in the restaurant. However, there were a couple of two-tops and two four-top tables available. Seating at the bar was empty. There was one couple already in the restaurant waiting to be seated. A server from behind the bar area acknowledged us an told us it would be just a moment to be seated. We waited, along with the other couple for ten or fifteen minutes with the vacant tables still available with no further contact by any of the staff. The first couple decided to leave. We waited another ten to fifteen minutes before someone finally decided to come out to us and seat us. Our server assigned to our table took our orders - chicken fried steak dinner and hamburger with fries dinner - fairly quickly and then brought us a small basked of chips. I also ordered a side salad, which was brought out quickly and was fresh and tasty. However, it went downhill from there. We waited forever for them to bring our main entrees. When they finally arrived, the only thing that was hot and tasty was the mashed potatoes on my plate. The chicken fried steak was pretty hot, although it had been nearly burnt to a crisp. The meat was tasteless, and the batter had a burnt taste. The hamburger was cold and tasteless. The bun was dry and very hard. The onion rings were basically room temperature and were just OK. Maybe they were just having a bad day, but, overall, it definitely was not what we expected and definitely worth the price paid.

James F.

Two visits; same day in fact. Our group was in for a weekend event and picked McGarity's over last years lunch destination Auntie Skinner's. Lots to choose from on the menu. Service was friendly; drink refills were provided in a timely manner. Being a weekend we did appreciate that both regular and brunch menu were offered. The food had highs and lows across the group. I ordered the Guinness fish, shrimp, and chips. The fish was over fried while the shrimp were better texture. GF's corned beef and cabbage had temperature issues; was barely warm. My side of mushrooms weren't cooked all the way through either. Other dishes (chimi chicken pasta, french dip, ala carte eggs with bacon) got OK marks across the experience. So, tallying now we're about 3 stars. Later that evening our group was supposed to have drinks at the nearby Haywood place. An hour into waiting for our drinks; getting served a mint julep that sat so long the ice melted..we bailed and came back. I barged in the door and looked at the bar staff, screamed grab your ordering devices and get out here on the patio NOW! We had drinks in MINUTES! All my group got served; where there competitor lacked organization.... YALL KICKED ASS!

House salad, asparagus and bean soup. All were excellent!
Teresa L.

Stop for a light dinner and a drink before a ghost walk in Jefferson. At the edge of the town square area, a block from the Jefferson hotel. We all had salads and soup. Very fresh food, good service and fun live music. Would absolutely return, for the music alone. Highly recommend!

Raspberry margarita
Lauren H.

Very great experience while visiting one of my favorite towns. This was my first time to eat at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We came here on a Tuesday and it was still a little bit busy. The patio is dog friendly and a decent size to be cozy. The food was actually really really good! My only complaint is the freakishly expensive prices for a lot of the dishes. Like, woah! The Irish nachos have sweet potato waffle fries instead of chips and come out in a freaking baking dish. Very generous portion that 4 people could share. The spinach and artichoke dip was so so so good! I just wish I had the option to choose if I wanted little toast for dipping or chips. I would have much rather had chips. Our sever was a sweetheart. Very personable and attentive. That's important! Yet another great restaurant that I will be returning to when I visit Jefferson.

Chicken fry and Brussels sprouts
Garry H.

What a great restaurant! I had my heart set on Kitt's Kornbread Sandwiches, but we heard great things about this place, so we gave it a try. I think it's an Irish Pub, and it sure looks the part. The decor is absolutely incredible. You'll be just as impressed as I was. They start you with free kettle chips, which were great. There's lots of options on the menu. Glenda got their chicken fry with mashed and Brussel sprouts. Delicious. I had my mind set on the shrimp pasta, but she talked me into the fish, shrimp, and chips. The fish was delicious, but kind of small for the price. The shrimp was great, and enough fries for 4 people. The staff was friendly, and we talked for a bit. We definitely enjoyed our meal, and both had leftovers. If your ever in Jefferson, you will enjoy McGarity's!

awesome service good food and  live entertainment.
Shelley H.

It is a very lively atmosphere with great music and the portions were huge. The wait staff was attentive even though they were very busy. Hidden gem

Sherry T.

After shopping in antique stores we were ready to sit for a drink and something yummy to eat. The antiques hanging from the ceiling and the antique bar make for nice ambiance that compliments the town's attractions of antique shops. Our server was very friendly and helpful with menus suggestions! We ordered the shepherds pie and a chicken salad sandwich. The food came quickly and it was delicious. The chicken salad was served on a New Orleans French poboy baguette. It was a very different chicken salad but it was seasoned well! The serving sizes were great and the prices weren't crazy high!

Karen B.

Really neat little place, cool decor and atmosphere.. overpriced! Food is "good" not great.. not outstanding. Tried for dinner and then for brunch.. dinner was good the "prime rib" French dip was shredded roast beef on hoagie roll with Aujus.. and melted cheese. The Marsala chicken with cheese grits .. was good a rich Marsala cream sauce was but rich but good. They were out of potatoes.. so had to order fries..they were nothing special ans very greasy and soggy. Dessert: blueberry cobbler white chocolate cheesecake tasted like basic blueberry cheesecake from a box and was $9.95 Next morning for breakfast... NOTE: they are the only breakfast establishment open in Jefferson at 11:00 am Ordered the two eggs with meat - it does not come with a bread and the only option we were told is an English muffin- it was brought with black grill grime :( Very greasy potatoes and bacon. Cheeseburger $10.99 no lettuce no pickle no onion no tomato - a plain burger a plate and fries. Not so exciting. Needless to say I love the environment that they have created and it seems they are really trying to give it an upscale flair.. the food just does not warrant the pricing.

Crispy calamari & crunchy potato chips they put out as an appetizer and the House Oyster Bay Chardonnay which is one of two awesome choices!
Richard F.

I almost never give a rating this High but McGarrity's just does everything right! I have eaten at some of the most amazing restaurants all over the world and I'm even an owner of an upscale restaurant but this place just gets everything right! The calamari the meeting right now is just done perfectly and I've had about 10 other dishes here over the last couple of years and everything is just done perfectly and their wine selection is very nice and their bartenders do everything perfectly! Nothing to complain about at all and their ambience in this cute little place is awesome!

Avantika B.

A MUST go in Jefferson! The feel of saloon and Irish Pub makes you feel you are strolling in 1800s. Inside was pretty and quirky. Our server was nice and quick. Food was great, toilets were clean and pretty from inside too. Yelp check in got us 10% off so it was a win that they honored. Parking is on side of the restaurant and it's a nice walk from downtown.

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Cute Irish pub hidden in scenic Jefferson Tx. The food is amazing and authentically Irish!!! Staff is friendly! Give it a try!

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The place to go when in Jefferson. Wonderful food, comforting, lively environment. Amelia on the guitar is an added gem.

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Outstanding service keeping in mind this is a pub. The quail appetizer was great and Kim the bartender was great!

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The food was ok, I liked the ambiance, and they have a vegan menu. But they do NOT honor the 10% Yelp discount.

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