It was 245 in the afternoon on a Tuesday and my son and I were the only customers in the establishment which I thought was weird but as it seems more of a bar than a restaurant that makes sense. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I loved the pretzels but I will say that personal my burger had too much bun. Good flavor but I think the bun was overwhelming compared to the actually burger. My son loved his burger which is not pictured but had a fried egg on it. read more

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First time trying McGraths while being in the area. After we ordered and received our drinks (tea and water), we were then told that the kitchen only had one worker and it was a long wait. Not sure why they couldn't tell us this before the order. Anyway, no biggie. We ordered an app, mozz sticks and split the 4 cheeseburger sliders with fries. The mozz Sticks came out about 40 min later. They were so over cooked that all the cheese was completely blown out of them. We tried a few and it was nothing but bread. The waitress was nice enough to take them back and just remove them from our tab (it would be too long to wait for them again). Another 20 minutes and we received our order. The fries looked amazing!!! I was so disappointed to find out that looks can be deceiving. They had no flavor. I feel like maybe it was an oversight? I have read other reviews and others raved over them so, maybe the kitchen just forgot to season them. But they tasted like pure oil. But those burgers. Holy moly. Those burgers are were soooooo good! They don't make up for the others but I was glad not to leave there hungry. They gave us a coupon for our next time coming in. Told us not to open it and let our waitress, so they could tell us what our percentage off was. I opened it in the car bc I will not he back. It was 10% off in case others got this as well. Just a heads up read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - 4 sliders with flavorless fries - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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1 Guinness, 2 waters, 1 order of fried pickles, 1 Irish Beer Cheese Burger and fries, 1 kids mini burger (1/4 lb) and onion rings. $57.68 with tax. Food great. Fries crisp and hot. Onion rings great. burgers perfect. Very unusual when one is ordered well done. Service is attentive and friendly. Small place, but effective. read more

Had high hopes for this little watering hole, but there is no other way to say this, the food was not good. Got the pretzel bites and the jalapeño burger. The pretzel bites were the frozen ones from Costco. They were way over cooked and hard. The cheese dip that came with it looked like it had a spoon full of butter and oil floating on top. The burger was "ok" but pretty burnt around the edges. The fries were also over cooked, brown and tasted like old frying oil. read more

Irish Car Bomb is my go to lunch. The staff is always polite, professional, and personable. read more

Hot dogs and burgers are very good. They were out of several items we desired but overall good service and it's a cute place (small). It is pricey - so we weighed that against getting a burger with name burned into the bun. Good try once, we probably won't return just due to the prices. read more

The service was good, the ambience was as expected, and so was the food. Nothing spectacular, but not bad. Just an average burger place.

We went for lunch and had the place all to ourselves. Burger was perfectly cooked and the service was really fast. I will be back!

First visit to McGrath's was decent, though the AC was broken, so it was like an oven inside. The waiter apologized when we arrived and explained the situation. These things happen. I had the All American and my hubs had the Irish burger. Both were delicious and just the right size. Service was awesome and friendly! The only thing we both didn't like were the fries. They tasted completely uncooked. I had to smother mine in ranch to make them edible. Not great. I would return to try other items and I hope they add some other side menu items for variety! read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Best Guinness pour in the Chesapeake. K pours the perfect glass. The burger was amazing. The fish and chips were spot on. The server was steady working the entire restaurant like whirlwind of amazing service. This spot is quiet and never crowded. While everyone else is at the new shopping center getting mid quality food and services, I'll be at McGraths living my best life with creamy pints. read more

Was looking for a new place to try and this spot did not disappoint. We were greeted as soon as we entered and told we could sit anywhere. It is a small divey spot which I loved! There's outdoor seating and private parking lot with plenty of parking. They brand the buns -looks great and doesn't affect the flavor or softness. The burger was juicy and the sauce was so delish! I recommend getting more on the side. The chicken was tender and moist- needed more sauce and blue cheese. We asked for the bacon well done and probably should've just said we didn't want it rubbery bc he definitely took well done to heart. They have a full bar and carry Pepsi products. Oh and the fries so good and the cook seasoned them just right. Will definitely return for that burger! read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Irish Whiskey Burger - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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First off I ate at the truck. Very cool truck. I love food trucks. She was very nice and friendly. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger for my wife and I had the Irish whiskey cheeseburger. Both with steak fries. First off this is a big messy burger. Messy in the most perfect way. I love a good messy burger that drips cheese and onions and sauce all over the fries. This did that 100%. So sweet and flavorful and smoky and delicious. Great burger. And the fries were crispy and seasoned perfectly and had amazing flavor. Salty and crisp on the outside fluffy on the inside. Try it you'll love it. It makes me curious to try other things. read more

I returned to McGrath's Burger Shack for dinner last week. I ordered the Irish Burger this time, I highly recommend this burger. It was juicy, packed with flavor, and cheesy. I also tried the Reuben Pierogies . They were delicious! Perfectly made with shavings of corned beef and kraut. I love pierogies, they are hard to find at restaurants. The server was very efficient and nice. She kept our drinks filled and checked on us alot. We loved the decor and the atmosphere at McGraths. It's laid back and they have TVs to watch the games . I might be a regular customer here soon! It's so good! read more

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First time to McGrath's and my group of 6 were not disappointed. Our server was amazing pointing out her favorites from each section of the menu. The chef cooked the burgers to perfection! The restaurant was clean and had a nice tap and liquor selection. I can't wait to go back! read more

The food here is always great. Great service and love the atmosphere. I had the Irish Beer Cheese Fog and Jalapeño Heat sliders. read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Irish Beer Cheese Dog - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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large tables, good for a bunch of people or 2. family type setting but a bar. It'll make everyone but vegetarians happy. Didn't see much of a menu for them. But it's a burger bar! Kids burger is good and a nice size. Adult burger- WOW!! talk about some flavor. Good amount of toppings. Get the garlic fries. Totally worth it. Pay with credit or cash. There is a bar and some beers. I'd avoid wine from here but that's just me. Outdoor seating but due to low staff, they said indoor only. I was happy to see a kids menu and a nice variety of beers. Watch the toilet paper situation before you sit! Really liked the food. Simple menu with MEGA flavor!!! read more

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Burgers were good , fries were my favorite, the inside of the restaurant is very sticky and dirty . Very unappetizing to sit there seeing it while trying to eat my food . Service was nice read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Luck of the Irish burger - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Wow my burger was everything. Took a while to get my burger but it was worth the wait. Their fried pickles are the best I ever had. Freaking delicious!!! The jalapeño burger was out so I guess I'll be coming back to try it!! read more

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There is good bad. First let's start with what is exceptional- their tap Guinness Beer. Amazing! Their burgers are very good 4.5/5. My only issue is they need to improve their ventilation system. It's not keeping up with their burger grease/ smoke. If you have an open kitchen to your dining area you 100% need to stay on top of your air quality/ air flow. I'm not a fan of their outdoor seating. Highly consider improving your air exchange/ ventilation out. read more

Have been several times now, and the service has been great so far. The vibe is simple and understated, but clean and decorated appropriately for this type of restaurant. They have a lot of option on their menu but the reason you come here is for the burger. Each time we have been, the burger has been on point. I have tried a few different variations since they offer a variety and honestly, they have each been very good. Great buns, great cheese and of course the burgers themselves have all been great! We have not tried much else because we go here for the burgers. This is a place we frequent and an excellent choice for burger lovers. read more

After a long night of moderate beer drinking with friends at Big Ugly, one of the boys suggested making a run over to McGrath's. Now I live in Newport News, I'd never heard of this place. We drive the 1/4 mile and settled at a high table. The establishment isn't overly large, it's one room with several high tables and some lower tables. I do like the Irish theme, it does add some unique atmosphere. I ordered the Irish whiskey burger, which was a half pound of beef topped with Jameson glaze, sauteed onions, Dubliner cheddar, and bacon. Pretty hard to mess that combo up! I asked for the burger to be cooked medium and it was closer to well done, the inside was almost all gray. But the beef was juicy so I didn't mind too much. But the highlight was the toppings. They came together perfectly and that's what really made the burger so good. Soft squishy roll always helps also. And very good steak fries too. I'm usually a little wary of those, they're usually undercooked on the inside and not so crispy outside. These were cooked well, but also seasoned nicely with just the right amount of salt and pepper. And when a little of that Jameson glaze dripped onto the fired, well, you can keep your ketchup. And for 13 bucks, that's a fine, fine deal. And points for having Smithwick's on tap! Give me a Smithwick's over a Guinness any day of the week. read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Branded Irish whiskey burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Their burgers are delicious! The Baileys candied bacon is amazing!!! Never had a bad burger from this place! They have a great draft selection so make sure you pair your burger with a pint of beer! It's a smaller restaurant so if you don't want to wait. Come in for an early lunch/dinner or a lunch. Majority of the sitting area are high tops. They have high chairs available for the babies. They also have an outdoor sitting area as well. Parking would not be an issue. Plenty to go around! read more

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The place was dirty with sticky tables and no AC. The floor had food on it from previous customers and everything seemed disorganized. The food could've been better quality for the price. Close to 30 dollars just for a drink burger and fries. read more

First time but definitely won't be my last! Both food and service was amazing! And you get your moneys worth! 5 stars!!!!

Let me start by commending the waiter who served me. He was the only waiter working, and took great care if everyone in the restaurant. He did an excellent job. Bravo. I had the "All American." Was i the mood for a good burger. I walked away however, more impressed with the Onion Rings. They were fantastic! I dare say the best live ever had. Not a lot of batter, perfectly circled onions; masterful. Great local spot, doubt I'd drive from Greenbrier here again, that is, unless I have an incredible craving for "Onion rings!" read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - "All American" Burger; 8oz Burger, lettuce, tomato, purple onion, and onion rings instead of fries. - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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McGrath's Burger Shack is located on Battlefield Blvd. in the Millwood Plaza Shopping Center. I don't come out to this part of Chesapeake very often, so I figured I'd give this place a shot. My visit here was on June 2, 2020. When my mom and I were here, the state was still under phase 2 of Covid-19 restrictions, so all in person dining had to be outdoors. It was a nice weather day too, so it wasn't much of an issue. They have an outdoor patio seating area. After getting here, it wasn't busy at the time. We went inside for a moment to see if someone was in there, and there were some contractors working on remodeling the interior of the restaurant. There was someone in there and said we could just pick a table on the patio as it was empty at the time. A few moments later, our server Davis came to the table with menus and asked if we wanted something to drink. One thing I will note is that he didn't wear a mask at all during the entire visit. A few moments later he came back with the drinks and asked if we were ready to order. It would take a few moments more to decide, but when he came back after that, we were ready to order. We both ended up going with the Irish Whiskey Burger, but for mine, I also added lettuce and tomato to it. After about ten minutes or so, our burgers and fries came to the table. The burgers looked really good and juicy. The top of the bun even has McGrath's Burger Shack on it. After digging into the burger, it was great. It was cooked as requested and hot. There was good flavor to it as well. The fries were also good and seasoned well. Closer to finishing up, he came back with the check. Once we finished, we were ready to pay, but our server hadn't come back in a while. After waiting a while, we ended up going inside and ended up paying there instead. Overall, the experience here overall was great. The food especially was great and that's an important part for sure. There were a few flaws in the service as noted above, but that happens. If you're in the area looking for a good burger place, I totally recommend trying this place out. read more

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Omg the Reuben Pierogies are to die for! The hot dogs are perfect. And the burgers are the bomb! Huge selection of them also. Plus the giant mozz sticks! read more

Best burger around! I stopped in for lunch, not too busy. Was greeted immediately and had a cold drink in minutes of walking in. Had the Irish Burger and fries. Delicious! Perfectly cooked. Very friendly atmosphere. read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Irish Burger! Next time I'll add bacon. Fries with vinegar! Yum. - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Service was great, but it was in the afternoon when it wasn't busy so we'll be trying it again. The burger was pretty darn good and we'll be going back shortly. Edit: trial number 2. We went back to get a picture of the neat logo seared into the bun. That's pretty cool aesthetics! The jalapeno burger and steak fries were really good. My wife had the All American and sweet potato fries which she said were also really good. Definitely plan on heading back soon to try another menu item. Spot on so far! read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Jalapeño burger w/steak fries - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Very friendly staff . Everyone's food was good. I liked my Ruben better than I liked my dad tax surged I tried . Just way too expensive.

YUMM. My friend and I stopped in here for a quick bite. I did like the fact the food seemed to be fresh and not poured out of a bag frozen. The wait was long as hell tho. I do wish they have more than like 10 fries with the burger. Overall if I'm in the area I'll go back read more

Just wanted to hop on this and let everyone know that this is the best burger I have ever had. The only bad thing about this place is that most burgers I have now do not take good. Would recommend the Bacon Cheese. read more

this food is delicious I ate so many cheese sticks it was amazing! But the cheese burgers are giant so don't make my mistake. the service was great we got served super fast! I wold say the ambiance is ok the place is kinda humid and the front looks very nice if you look through the hallway it is kinda messy. read more

Small local place with great service and great food. The burger and fries were really good. I don't like large burgers but I ate this one and was only able to eat half. The fries were original homemade and crispy. No let's get to the Bailey Bacon. Be sure to order for your appetizer. You will not be disappointed. This place is on the list to go back again. Highly recommend! read more

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McGrath's burgers were good. There was only one person cooking all the food on a Friday at lunch and it took an extremely long time to get our food. The space must not have a heater because they used only a small space heater to try to heat the entire restaurant. It obviously doesn't work. The burgers were wonderful, but I don't know if it was worth the wait in the cold. Other than freezing inside the restaurant, I don't think I would go back and eat inside. Maybe I might order to go. I also feel like the prices were quite high for a burger. read more

This is a place that knows how to make a burger. I got the Irish car bomb and I had no regrets what so ever. All of the ingredients worked perfectly together. This review really doesn't do it justice. You're gonna have to try it for yourself. The service was great too. My guy Brendan was super friendly and did a great job. Definitely check this place out. read more

McGrath's Burger Shack - Irish Car Bomb - Burgers Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Their buffalo chicken sandwich is the best . Burgers never disappoint and love the expanded menu with grouper.

McGrath's Burger Shack is Great Bridge's newest obsession. I love burgers and I love food that is instagrammable, and with huge juicy burgers being served up on top of newspaper complete with a cute little branded bun with the restaurant's logo on top, who could resist? I came in on a Wednesday night, and the whole place was packed, which is a good sign; furthermore, each and every spot was almost filled, but luckily I grabbed a spot at the bar, where my man's Davis took care of me. After looking over the menu I decided on ordering an Irish Burger infused with Guinness, as I've never had one before, and a side of steak fries with ranch. The Burger was cooked perfectly; nice and juicy and the cook even put a cup of Jameson BBQ sauce on the side that really set off the flavor of the Guinness infused meat. Whew! It was an experience, the fries weren't half bad either. I did enjoy my meal; however, due to the place being packed and there only being a small amount of staff, the wait for food was a bit longer than I would've liked. The cooks and Davis were handling everybody's needs quite nicely, just in my opinion more staff would have had this place running a lot smoother. Overall, everything was fabulous and I'm hoping for great things with McGrath's. If you're in the Hampton Roads area check it on out! read more

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Deeeerlicious burgers and Guinness on tap! Plus a wonderful collection of Irish whiskeys!

Based off all the great reviews my family decided to try it out and McGrath's did not disappoint. The food overall was great and the service and atmosphere was better (granted we were only one of two parties there so it might be different on another day). Nonetheless the waitress was very nice to us and did not hesitate to jump in and ask how we were doing. Ordered many things. Starting off with the Irish Nachos and don't get me wrong they were good but in hindsight it'd have been better to get one of the sides for extra fries as the toppings on the fries were not bad but not great. On the polar opposite side the Rueben Pierogis were definitely worth it as the corned beef was tender as promoted in another review. I cannot speak on behalf of what the rest of my family ordered regardless my Irish Burger was cooked exactly how I ordered it and tasted great. As for dessert we got the Bailey's Irish Cheesecake and it definitely made a perfect end to our meal. Although you do have to look past the $10 sticker to try it and I'd say it's absolutely worth trying once. read more

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