What a cool place to stop into. Margarita good. Vast alcohol selection and good pours. The juke, AMI, was a cool mixed vibe. The kitchen had a decent selection of food. I ordered the lemon pepper wings w/garlic fries and my daughter got fish and chips. They gave a ton of garlic fries and they were just garlicky enough and crispy. Lemon pepper wings were well done as requested. Would like to thank the bar tender for the women owned tequila recommendation. Parking was decent on a Friday evening. Will come again. read more

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Not a bad place for a drink with friends. The crowd was definitely a bit older than my wife and I but the people there were definitely having a great time. What brought us there in the first place was we were looking for a late night meal but unfortunately the kitchen was closed by the time we arrived. That's something to take note of if you're looking for a bar with food, after 9pm. A major plus though is their parking lot. It's right outside the building and you have multiple points of entry from the front and back of the bar. For the drinks they were fairly priced. I hope if I come here again it'll be during a time I can try their food. For now, I'll give the place 3/5. This is a good spot, and has their regulars. I just wish we got to experience more of the place, and at a time when it was more lively. read more

Easily the worst burger I've ever had in my life don't even understand how u mess it up this bad. Not even a "smash" burger as it was advertised. 90% thick cheddar cheese and gross greasy "spread". Straight garbage can't believe they charge $25 for this read more

McGee's - Smash Build-a-Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

The worst place for women, EVER!! Read below ladies, you could become a victim!!! We walked through thinking this place is super cute... we had some drinks and then realized this is a dudes place! There wasn't any music, so to have noise you have to be loud OR waste money on a jukebox. I swear I wasted $20 on some music... ugh!!! $5 here, $5 there... Drinks were pub prices! The kitchen was closed because we arrived later. As the night went on, we left... we knew we were done. We ordered simple items... they don't have a mixologist. Unfortunately my friend left her keys, and wallet before getting into an Uber. The next day she goes to retrieve her belongings..... her drivers license was missing!!!! On her key ring , her house keys were missing!!! She had a $100 bill in her wallet AND guess what? It was missing. Yes, we're adults, but we forget things.... If you are a woman, you won't enjoy this place!!! Total lack of ethics and most likely criminal activity! read more

This is a great neighborhood bar to watch sports. The owners are great and the bartenders are fantastic. And the rib dinner, when they have it, is to die for. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants i also have to say that i worked for this restaurant a few years ago owner is very respectful and friendly he made me feel like a was at home very polite I also worked next to a server name Sierra she was very kind and the white tall guy in the kitchen was nice and friendly food good Service perfect Ambience great By the way buffalo sliders are so delicious highly recommend this place, give it a try read more

If you want the best food head down there tonight! Paisanos is awesome. Any choice is great but I recommend the meatloaf tonight ! Wow! read more

Went in to watch the warriors game, ran a tab, At the end of the night, closed out tab, signed CC slip. Left a cash tip. They double dipped and added another $20 tip in my CC slip. Don't trust them. read more

I had an appointment in Alameda and tried to go to Black Bull Tacos down the block (https://www.yelp.com/biz/black-bull-tacos-y-cerveza-alameda) but they are closed on Tuesday's (as well as only open for dinner) so ended up at McGee's where I could satisfy my urge with Taco Tuesday (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mcgees-alameda?select=nt8gJdw8EDwkyRTnQ839XQ) I went with a trio of Steak, Grilled Fish, & Shrimp tacos (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mcgees-alameda?select=EgP8_Lpfm76xaGNwEGRkWw&userid=DsHsuhUvyyW_75zFcJxkKw) with mixed results. - Steak looked OK (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mcgees-alameda?select=eHxy5O5UuQnvlw11I7IANA), but the meat was tough and bland. - Grilled fish was nicely seasoned (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mcgees-alameda?select=VFOdrq_dvoBU3JGwyCbvwQ) The Spicy Slaw was a little odd with rings of pepperoncini. - Shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the taco had the best toppings (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mcgees-alameda?select=IykqG21WOjG5jF5IgQ80YA) The diced poblanos & salsa verde combined for the most flavorful bites on the plate. Staff were reasonably friendly, but you could see they definitely favored the regulars who came in. read more

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It's an absolute HELL naw with a capital H! The only reason why I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1 is because the first bartender that I had was pleasant and the two gentleman that I met there were extremely friendly. Otherwise, it would be one of those reviews that would start off with "If I could give this place zero stars, I would". Yeah, you know the drill. Walked in and instantly felt like an outcast. I mean, to the point of where I was getting stared down. Y'all know how I roll when it comes to the drinking game. I will go from the most elegant wineries to the most grungiest dive bars with no problems. I honestly really don't care as long as I'm having a good time and the drinks and food are good. Well, this place is just your typical neighborhood bar where most of the patrons are regulars. So, when you walk in and you're not known, you're gonna get the cold shoulder. Still, this didn't scare me away. I sat at the bar and ordered a margarita. I really just came to watch the last of the game, so I decided to see what this place was really all about. The first bartender that I had ended up being pretty friendly and the Margarita was decent. When I asked about food, she told me that I had to go to the kitchen to order it. I really hate when places have this kind of setup, but I got up and went to the back and ordered. Not sure if this dude was having a bad day, but the cashier was extremely rude. I ordered a hamburger and fries, glossed it over and went back to the bar. I ended up striking up a nice conversation with two gentlemen who were also watching the game. They were really friendly and told me that they had been coming to this bar for years. That kind of made me feel at ease a bit. When the food came, I already knew that it was gonna be a problem. The bun looked like those buns that come in a pack of 4 at the 99 cent store. I couldn't even see the Burger patty at first glance. I took a bite and was extremely disappointed. Overly bready, cold meat, and veggies that were not fresh. This burger was dry AF! The onions tasted nasty I honestly couldn't even finish it. The fries were also dry and cold. The food was definitely a major Miss! But what really pissed me off was the rude ass bartender who took over the other bartender's shift. I had planned to get another Margarita, but homegirl was purposely avoiding my area. Up at the bar, flirting with some regular, ignoring everyone else. When someone asked if they could get a drink, annoyance just covered her face. Look bro, this is your JOB. If you wanna make money, you need to serve the people at the bar. I finally decided that a drink was out of the picture. I wanted to finish watching the game though, so I decided to just sip on some water until the end. When the bartender finally made it over to my side of the bar, I asked her for a glass of water. She didn't say a word, just filled up the cup and place it on the counter. No straw, not even any damn ice in the cup! And then, left to the other side of the bar again. I noticed that another guy at the bar asked for water and what did this beezy do? Gave him a glass with ICE and a STRAW. That's how I know that it was intentional. I did nothing to this girl, so I don't know why I was being treated this way. I finally bounced out, never to return here again. It's just too bad because the two guys that I met were nice, but everything else going on in that place was a nightmare. Don't worry, you won't be seeing my face in there every again. read more

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Old school bar in a 100 yr old building at the beginning of the strip in Alameda with good food and fun munchies ! Also they have their own parking lot for Customers nice perk ! read more

You are family here. Everyone wants to talk, the food is great, burgers fantastic, and overall excellent atmosphere. Will be coming back again. Owner is extremely nice and cares about his patrons. Excellent staple of Alameda and really appreciate this place. read more

Crossed paths with whom I believe to be the owner. Round like beach ball. This guy off the bat is aggressive and hostile over the parking lot that is attached. He could've approached me respectfully when I first exited my vehicle. But he chose to chase after me and yell that it's private parking and yapping away. It wasn't even 9:00 AM yet. I would never step foot at Mcgees. Wouldn't donate a dollar if it burned out. There are a lot more kinder business owners out there on park st. read more

Our old school spot... Always a great crowd young and older with no drama! The local spot where most alameda folks tend to end up at for food or a drink and some bites. The food is okay..nothing over the top but hits the spot... There are plenty of screens to watch games on no matter where you sit. Parking is plentiful read more

Went for drinks. I ordered a rum and coke. They're big on family and the staff is family oriented. The bathrooms were clean and there's lots of space to walk around along with lots of seating options. It's a pretty laid back atmosphere. The bartenders are attentive which is a plus in any bar because you don't have long waits. They've already gotten rid of plastic straws so expect stainless steel. read more

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I might be giving this place 5 stars, because I expected run-of-the-mill bar food. But... Everything was very tasty! A little pricey but, after eating the food, I didn't really mind. read more

Food is fantastic! Paisano's serves up some of the best food on Park street, PERIOD! One of my favorite "go to" spots!

I was pleasantly surprised by McGee's; from the darkened window to the street it seemed divey. But the staff is friendly, large tables accommodated our group, and the Mexican food truck Tuesday menu was quite tasty. I also appreciated the ambiance was conducive to conversation. read more

McGee's - Sports Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

It's the place to be if you want to grab a drink after work. Decent location with a parking lot nearby. A restaurant and a bar, but very similar ambiance for both. In order words, there will be times at which you might have to shout across the table to have a conversation. The food was pretty good. I ordered corned beef sandwich with a side of potatoes for St. Patty's day. I also got the homestyle fried chicken that people were recommending. Not bad at all. The chicken was the right amount of crispiness and flavor--not too salty, just the way I like it. The sandwich was enjoyable. I wish I had some mustard to go with it but everyone stole them, so I went with the Louisiana hot sauce and it complimented the sandwich pretty well. I like the service. The waiters were helpful and accommodating. read more

McGee's - Enjoying St. Patty's green beer! - Sports Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Was an outsider visiting for a friends birthday party. Friendly service both from behind the bar as well as the kitchen. Very solid bar food. read more

I've been here several times over the last 4 years and I can't understand why it has good reviews. Domestic draft beers cost $9, there's no listed pricing anywhere so sometimes it feels like prices are just made up on the spot. Drafts always tastes like they don't know how to properly clean the taps. When we mentioned a strange taste in all the beers the bartender said "that's how it's supposed to taste". There's never a friendly hello or how can I help you from the staff. They serve food but you never see anyone actually eating anything, yet somehow a dusty cafeteria like smell clouds the joint. Patrons also give off a very unwelcoming vibe. Has a lot of potential to be a great spot, but doesn't seem like anyone cares to make it one. read more

Tim the manager weeded me out of the garden of mcgees I was only in for a minute to see Frankie the bald headed bartender. I hope he got his shift back read more

We had an hour to kill between taking care of some business across the street and supporting a friend with a gig a couple of doors down. We needed fuel. We had the awkward plight of being dressed in full on 80's garb. The hubby had been to McGee's before and remembered it being pretty laid back. People stared but I can't really hold it against them. I was wearing a corset, arm warmers and a huge bow on my head. The burger was pretty good. The shoe string fries were ok. The house wine was surprisingly phenomenal. read more

Went there to watch the Warriors game. Lots of TV screens; lots of Warriors fans! We only had beer but other people's food looked good. The fish and chips looked especially tasty. The bartender and servers were very attentive. Great place to just be around home team peeps! Parking: Street; meters. Ambiance: Homey; warm; cozy; casual. Lots of tables and long bar. read more

Today was my son's last day at his present school. This fall he will be attending classes in Portland, of which that decision was made after a long and heartfelt set of conversations with his mother and Gayle. I will miss being a full-time Dad and it was a bittersweet and tearful experience as we said our goodbyes to a fine group of teachers who had really made a difference in his education. After that, I was in the mood for a burger and a beer. Earlier, I had Yelped around Alameda and decided that McGee's Bar and Grill might be a good choice. And with the Alameda Market across the street, parking was not a problem. When we entered through the bar side of the establishment, I had some doubts about having my son in tow. However, there's ample seating further on and to the left. It also took some time to get properly oriented. First of all, this place is a little more darkly lit than I'm used to. Second, although there is table service for drinks, you have to order your food from the counter. While there, you hand your credit card over for your food order to be rung up. The card is then handed over to the drink waiter, who will then run and present your entire bill. The system worked, but I'm still not sure I fully understand the logic. At the same time, the waitress was friendly, helpful, patient, and best of all, kind to my son. I ordered the Juicy Lucy burger and they weren't kidding. The cheese is inside and the first bite had the juice flying all over the place, including the front of my shirt. But boy was it delicious! I gobbled up every bite and drip and than included sopping some of it up with some very tasty fries. And everything went well with a good and hoppy pint of Racer IPA. My son also very much enjoyed his cheeseburger sliders, some of my fries, and 2 full glasses or root beer. In between, we looked at some memories of his school year. That included the Year Book and "goodbye and good luck" card signed by many, and a special picture album from the school that included a few heartfelt notes from his talented teachers. It was a great time for this father and son to spend some quality time together. read more

I personally thanked the chef. Do I need to go on? Ok, so be it. After todays Yelp even in Alameda, my husband and I Yelped local hot spots for a relaxing bite (and to watch some of the game) before we left town. Score! From the moment we walked in, you could smell goodness. Really good goodness, and the staff were extremely inviting and warm. We made our choices quickly, not thinking anything extraordinary would come of a tuna melt or a turkey salad sandwich. Wrong. The presentation was beautiful, true art. The taste was out of this world, incomparable to anything I have had in a long time. It was everything I didn't expect to find at a pub. I would honestly make the trip back to Alameda, just for the food. I recommend you try it for yourself. In addition, Unlike many of the downtown eateries and shops, this location has dedicated parking. Big plus. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and it was pretty dead. Seeing that this place had 4 stars on Yelp I still thought I'd still give it a shot. Ordered my signature drink (goose and cranberry) and it was pretty cheap. The drink tasted very watered down. There wasn't a hint of vodka, there was hardly any cran either....it was lots of ice and water? The service was aight, business friendly I'd say. Promptly walked out and went to find another bar. read more

McGee's is a well known spot right on the main drag known as Park St on the island. Have you been there? Read your Yelp reviews people. They are there to help us all. The burger was good, the beer was fine. The house Cab was unexpectedly good. The club sandwich was blah. The shoe string fries were pretty good. The self-serve water/ice was nice. The restroom smelled. The band was setting up and I knew it was going to be loud. The clientele made me feel young again. The place was very clean and the decor was sensible. Plenty of sports televisions were viewable from most seats. The dark woods mixed with the cool reds and greens nicely for a touch of richness on the walls. How do you sum up McGee's Bar & Grill? I don't know. Jessica P wrote "Shady Pines in Alameda" which is a hysterically vivid picture of this place. I use to work with a guy that was regular here, and he loved it. We had lunch here about 5 years ago, and I don't remember the crowd too well. However, this Saturday night revealed this place is mellow enough for the young at heart along with the salt & pepper haired early bird special types. read more

McGee's - Sports Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Okay, I went to this place recently with a Little League Baseball team. I WOULD NOT recommend this place to large groups. It is the loudest, most annoying, crowded place I've ever been in, in Alameda. It reminds me of those super crowded bars in Little Italy in San Francisco. I always thought they were over rated too. Inside they have a large bar, which you have to pass through to get to the restaurant. There may be a back entrance, around the places you can sit in the back. I think that's how some folks got inside. I saw another Little League team, near the back. There's a large menu sign, that's super low, on the ground. It is written in large print, but with my old eyes, I had to stand very close to read it. Doing this made me get out of line, and so I lost my place in line. You order at a walk up cashier. Standing there trying to decide what to order, I was asked if I could "not stand directly in front of the menu" by another patron. Fair enough, but I don't know how else I can order, without looking at the menu, for the first time I was there. Lost one star, for unfair positioning of menu, not very smart restaurant management. I stood off to the side, for another few minutes, just to be polite, while quickly determining I would never set foot in this establishment again. Too harsh? I'll be fair and give it three stars. The place was super crowded, and the food looked good coming out. But I refuse to be a sheep, and feel obligated to eat at establishments that are SUPER OVER CROWDED, just to be hip. I don't roll like that, and frankly, I think they are over rated. The bar was so crowded, that as we left, I had to bump into several folks, and push my way out of the place. I'm considering filing a report with the fire marshall. I'm not sure if the number of folks was over the legal allowed, but it certainly felt like it. Horrible ambiance. Great food. Poor Menu Placement and Ordering procedures. Not recommended on busy nights like Saturday. Might be okay on a Monday. read more

I've been to a lot of Irish pubs. Boston, Chicago, NYC, La, San Diego, Dublin, Belfast... All a little seedy and a lot of fun. This one was overrun by hippies. No joke. 60+, tie (tye?) Dyed shirts, dancing to a love band of other hippies (also 60+ in tie-dyed shirts), playing 60's and 70's music on acoustic guitars. I couldn't make this up if i tried. And i write this, the singer just sang something that started with "mother nature (something)" This hurts. I'm paying this tab and running, and suggest y'all do the same. Unless this is for you. Then have at. read more

Not your typical pub... At first glance, it was perplexing which of the 3 doors to open...like a game show! hahaha....gotta open the right door! JK only the middle door is not functional...me thinks. One side is bar; the other side is the sit-down area. They're connected. You go to the counter on the left side of the establishment to order and pay. There's a menu and also a chalkboard of specials to choose from. Other than your usual bar fare, there's also gyro, pizza, and fried chicken. You'll be given a number to be taken to your table of choice. A waitress does come over to the table, once you're seated, to take your drink orders. I had my heart set on the paella that I saw in one of the photos from a Yelp reviewer. Alas, it was no longer available. Sad face. I went with the fish and chips since I've been craving it for days but bad for heartburn. It was a pleasant surprise that nothing was overly greasy. Not the fried mushrooms nor the fish. They were scrumptious. Cannot stop eating because the food was that good. There were a few items that was out and not available, like the fried zucchini and some sandwich. The place wasn't too packed at 7:30 or so. I liked how it wasn't dark like a cave. They turned up the music later...country. There were TVs everywhere so you won't miss your sporting events. The parking lot was already full when we got there. read more

If you want to feel welcome, have a cold one, and relax, this place does the trick! Paul and Frank know their bartending well. Clientele is friendly and open. Short rib sliders are delicious. Best Friday after work stop I've made in a long time. Excellent service. read more

Eating without practicing is becoming a re-occuring theme with my dragonboat team. This will be an issue on race day when we're all drunk and fat ... After a not wet, cold and grueling practice, 6 of us came here to eat. We were looked down upon by the 3 softball leaques who regularly come here after their games ... *they* earned their beers. Despite the chaos of the crowds, the Stanley cup playoffs on TV - the service was excellent. The chips and gauc were great - chips were piping hot deep fried and delicious. Rest of the food was mediocre (chicken wings were a bit dry, and my burger was rather dry and tasted like a generic meat patty), but I'll be back. With their extensive menu there's bound to be hit and miss food but what McGee's does a great job at is providing a friendly place for friends to hang out ... workout not included. read more

Great 80's music!!!! I love the Irish vibe, the wonderful lady behind the bar made me a high quality michelada for 5$. That is unheard of. The crowd is mixed old young and really old . Hahaha. Good times Minus one star because it's CASH ONLY. Boo. read more

Had a great time after the alameda festival today. Stoped in to MCGEE's after the festival ended and we had the pleasure of meeting FRANKIE , our bartender. This dude is really a fun bartender. Great service and just a real , friendly and nice man. We grabbed a bite to eat and the kitchen staff, from the cooks to the cashier, provided, 5 star service. We had a great time... we will be back. Drop in and say hi to FRANKIE, the bartender. read more

If you happen to find yourself in Alameda in search of a good meal and delicious beer do yourself a huge favor and get your ass to McGee's. Let's start with the basics. If you're not familiar with Alameda here's a heads up, parking on Park St is pretty impossible, ironically. But McGee's has that covered with a sizable parking lot. Might seem silly till you experience it. So pull right up and glide on in. Once inside you'll find an absolutely charming ambiance. This place ain't trying to be anything other than a bar. A good clean sturdy bar. Great customer service and a great choice of beers, including Pliny the Elder. This is also a great spot to find the ever sought after Pliny the Younger. The food here is definitely a step up from bar food. They offer excellent dishes regularly, I'm particularly fond of the short rib sliders, I nibble at them to make them last longer. Scrumptious! They also have a great rotation of specials. Never had a bad meal here. If you are looking fir good people, good food, great drinks and good vibes McGees is the spot fir you. See you soon McGee's! I miss you everyday. read more

I just threw my boyfriend a surprise party at McGee's and they did a kick butt job with everything. The owners (Tim and Tracy) were super accommodating and got everything we discussed totally right. They let me come earlier to decorate and the staff was all amazing! Such a great family feel. I couldn't have been happier! read more

McGee's - Sports Bars Near Me - Alameda, California

Friendly pub environment, a great place for some hearty food (especially if you're looking for a spot to watch sports). Beer selection is just fine with a few craft brews on rotation at all times, though not an enormous selection. Also quite kid accommodating with jukebox, family environment, and a few games. Kids friendly meals like fried chicken or sliders were hits, also had home made coloring kits. Note table service is for drinks, head to the back and get your food order in if you are so inclined. They will call your name when the order is up. read more

Came by with Kevin J. and a few other friends to kick back and catch up and McGee's fit the bill perfectly. Arriving just before last call for the kitchen, we picked up a selection of fries, guac & chips and mozzarella sticks for light noms. Fries were passable, but the chips were freshly made and quite good. The atmosphere was very lively especially for a weeknight with sports and beers all around. The noise level could've been better, but still manageable for conversation. Wouldn't mind coming back if I needed a place to chill with friends in the area. read more

Mc Gee's is a great place to take the family, or meet up with friends for lunch, or dinner, or just to have a few drinks. It seems to be THE place for everyone who went to school in Alameda the night before their reunions so beware some Friday nights you can BARELY move in the place. I used to go to Mc Gee's in the 80's when I lived in Alameda, and nothing much has changed. Great bartenders, order you food, then listen for your name to be called - they don't have the best wait-staff. Everyone is friendly, and it's a family owned business. The food is great, they have a shuffle board table, pool table (not sure, but I think I've seen one in the past, just not recently), juke box, occasionally they'll have DJ's come in. Someone mentioned problems with mixed couples - that's ridiculous, the entire island is full of mixed race couples, and their children!! Also something about the "politics" of Alameda, really? That seems ridiculous a bar is a bar, period, no politics going on. If you have a problem with crowded places, family dinner night, and the nights they have a DJ are probably not for you!! Loved Mc Gee's in the 80's, skipped it in the 90's and LOVE it now!!! read more