What a lovely experience. My husband read an article on the best steak house across the United States. This summer we are traveling locally so he gave me a sticky notes and ask where is this restaurant located to where we going to be in Georgia. It just so happens to be 20 minutes away from our event. I made the reservation through open table. Our server Mark was friendly and observant. I had asked for a ginger ale and he made sure my ginger ale was refilled without me asking. He also made sure the table was always clean. Which we haven't had that kind of services since Shula steak house and Capital Grill. The steak my husband had was excellent. The side are serve family style so we shared a garlic mash potatoes. I didn't finish my meal as I wasn't feeling too well but after our event I tore up my little filet. It was delicious. All in all a wonderful meal and a nice time. read more

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This is fine dining at its finest must be casual for this place dim lighting and very romantic for couples it's a go too read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Visited for date night when visiting Atlanta and it was a quiet and intimate atmosphere, well no one was really in there maybe because it was a rainy night. The outside of the restaurant appeared modern, and the inside was you classic steak restaurant ambiance. We sat at one of the high u-shaped booths and enjoyed a wedge salad, filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, loaded garlic mashed potatoes that were some of the best I ever had, and creamed spinach that really wasn't what I was expecting. Oh, I almost forgot about the bread, so good with that butter! Our waiter Jeff was welcoming and attentive providing great service that evening. Would visit again if I am in the area. The GPS didn't take us to the restaurant. We had to call to figure out how to find them because they are in a little through way, so if you get lost, call and they we tell you how to find them, Brittany was so sweet when I called because apparently it happens often. read more

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McKendrick's is a solid, classic steakhouse with a traditional fine dining atmosphere. The service was amazing and our server made great suggestions. We started off with the tempura lobster. It was fried perfectly. We ordered the salmon and the sea bass, both served with sauces on the side. The fish was flavorful enough on its own though. The sides were also tasty, with the creamed spinach being my favorite. The mac and cheese had a few red pepper flakes that added a nice touch. That said, while everything was prepared correctly and tasted good, nothing really stood out as memorable. read more

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Food, Service, Ambiance - All First Class! Easy parking or valet. Ramp on left side right into front door. read more

While experience was amazing. As a large group of 12+ the service did not slip at all. The food was amazing from the ribeye to the lamb chops, the chicken kabobs, wine service, the desserts. Everything. read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Steak was exceptionally bland, there was no flavor to our Filets. Garlic mashed potatoes are an entire garlic clove on to regular mashed potatoes, again subpar. Brussel sprouts are under cooked and slimy. If I knew this going in I would've spent my money elsewhere considering Marlows could cook a better steak. read more

This is my favorite steakhouse in Atlanta. It's old school and clubby in it's decor and service. My go to order is either the Escargot (good garlic and fresh and plump) or onion soup for starters, I love their NY bone in strip done mildly pittsburgh , onion rings and creamed spinach. The flavors are great. Try it it. read more

The service here was phenomenal! Our waiter was attentive and warm. The staff were very accommodating to the children in our party. The food was delicious. I had the Bone-In New York Strip and it was incredible flavourful. My girlfriend had the halibut special. The fish was flaky and tender We also had the lobster mashed potatoes which was wonderful. Ambiance was laid-back yet classy Overall, this was a wonderful experience and we will be returning. read more

Beautiful steakhouse across from Perimeter Mall. We were warmly welcomed and seated promptly. we had a reservation, but we didn't need it. From start to finish our service was impeccable. our waiter was a true professional. food was very good. I loved the filet mignon with whipped potatoes. The Brussel sprouts were good, but a little too overpowering with salt and garlic bread service terrific. Whipped potatoes creamy and delicious. For dessert we had warm apple cobbler. Bill was $168 for two before tip. Thank you for an excellent meal. I'll be back. read more

Marcus, Marcus, Marcus!!! Our waiter was AWESOME!! I had to start off saying this first, b/c he was EXCEPTIONAL!! I will say I'm not used to being serviced like this before! I don't know if it was b/c they were not busy (by not busy, I mean "DEAD"), but whatever the reason, I'll take it! We went here, this past Monday, 7-22-2024, to celebrate my husband's bday! We were a party of 5. We were immediately seated. And Marcus came out right after we were seated! He was very pleasant, funny and attentive! Needless to say, he received an astronomical tip! I found (and saved) this restaurant a few yrs. ago when I was watching Housewives of ATL. It seemed really nice so I figured I would go one day on a special occasion! It's a very high-end, expensive restaurant! They think a lot about their food...LOL!! My husband got a steak, which was delicious! Everybody else that came also got a steak that they said was good! I, however, had just eaten so I didn't get anything! Yep, you read it right...didn't get a thing! Overall, the service was top-notch, and the food was great. The reason it didn't the whole 5 stars, was b/c of the thick-butt onion rings!! Toooooooo THICK...and tasteless (yeah, I sampled the appetizer). Try them out for yourself, ask for Marcus and tell'em I sent ya!!:) read more

Amazing service from our server Mark, everything he suggested was delicious. The 3 of us had the seafood tower (shrimp cocktail, crab cakes and tempura lobster), 1/2 dozen raw oysters, filet, au gratin potatoes and ended with the turtle gelato pie. read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Seafood tower - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I came to McKendrick's for a date night and had an excellent dining experience. The service was wonderful and the staff was very attentive, making sure everything was to our liking. The restaurant ambiance was dimly lit and sultry. We had the crab cake appetizer, which is honestly small for the cost but the taste was splendid. I had the lemon drop martini with sugar rim and it was well-crafted. For the main course, we each had the 8oz. Center cut filet with a side of asparagus. The steak cuts were perfect and flavorful with a side of bearnaise. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The service is fantastic. Very upscale and nice atmosphere. I started with the lobster bisque. It had a nice flavor but it wasn't as thick as bisque should be. My parents split the side baked potato, fully loaded, however it came out like warm, if that. I ordered the side brussel sprouts and they were fair. They had parmesan and bacon on them, so they had great flavor, however, they were not fully cooked and definitely nowhere near crispy, as advertised. All three of our steaks were under cooked and had to be sent back. They also discharged the amount of the full bottle of wine from the menu advertised price. For the cost of the food, I expected slightly better. Service was top notch. read more

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I've been to 28 countries and many steakhouses over the years, McKendricks is one of the best. I keep coming back to it time and again. The service and food are the absolute best. read more

I must say their steak and salmon were amazing. Our waitress was over the top friendly and her hospitality was absolutely amazing. Overall the menu is well priced for the potion of food you get. Hubby and I will definitely return. It's typically not like me to not have pics of my food lol, I dived right into it this time. read more

I've been here a few times for an impromptu drink and snack at the bar. The bartenders are always nice and provide well made drinks. Since I always sit at the bar, I've only been in casual clothes and no one says anything. However, I have seen other in the dining room far more dressed up. I've only tried seafood appetizers here. The seafood tower allows you to sample a few different items. So far the best thing I've eaten here has been the BBQ Shrimp. The sauce on the shrimp is really smoky and tasty. Everything else that I've tasted has been ok but not very memorable. I would recommend coming here for drinks. I will come back and try the full dining experience to see if the entrees are good. read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Definitely not anything to write home about. My ribeye was good but the crème brûlée, cheesecake and chocolate cake were not. Don't have intentions of going back. read more

The place is a little hidden, it's on the side, almost back ,of a strip mall we did two different gps and only found it by being persistent. Parking is self parking, lots of space available. Don't be put off by the menu only having a few steaks listed, the waiter has an equally long list of specials, which was so long we had to ask him to repeat his list. We started off with a seafood tower, was nice but pricy for what you got on the tower, for example we each got 1 chilled shrimp, 1 oysters and 1/2 a lobster tail. For my entree I had prime rib, was very good and large enough so I could not finish, my wife had a filet stuffed with fried shrimp, both item not on the printed menu. We also had the mushroom risotto, very good, and the Brussels sprouts not as good. Here is a tip, ask for a booth instead of a table, they look a lot more comfortable and roomy. read more

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Great service, comfortable if noisy ambiance, so - so food. Steaks were lacking the tenderness and flavor we expect from prime beef; sides and appetizers were imaginative but overall way too pricey. We are unlikely to consider returning. read more

It was my first time dining at McKendrick's and certainly won't be my last. My sisters and I decided to go on a fancy night out and had dinner here. Reservations are highly recommended but there were some empty tables left when we arrived. I'm not sure if that's because we beat the dinner rush. We did have a reservation but we were running late 15 mins late so we called the restaurant to notify them, and they said no problem. We were seated in a booth and our server that night was Antonio. He was very prompt and kind. One thing to note about this restaurant is their exceptional service. Our water glasses were refilled all the time and we didn't have to ask for anything from our service more that once. We were hungry and ordered all our meals at the same time. They of course provided a bread service, which I didn't really care much for. For appetizers, we all shared the fried calamari, which was mediocre. The breading was nice and flavorful but the squid itself was a little too chewy for my liking. We all shared the 24 oz porterhouse (well done) with a Caesar salad, grilled assorted vegetables, mushroom risotto and garlic mashed potatoes. The steak was a good sized to share between 3 people as it was prepared well done. It was cooked to perfection with a nice crust. If the cut of meat is good, you don't need more than just salt and pepper, which I think is all they used. Out of all the accompaniments we ordered, the Caesar salad and mashed potatoes were my favorite. Caeasar salad had a few anchovies in it, which you don't really see elsewhere. The mashed potatoes was so creamy topped with a delicious garlic confit. The mushroom risotto had tons of mushrooms in it, but thought it lacked a bit of salt. Maybe we should have mixed it together so the cheese on top would make the rest of it saltier. The veggies were also decent but a bit oily and I wish was a bit more charred. We did not have room for dessert since we ate tons of food, but I would definitely go back to this place for a nice dinner out. read more

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The ambience was very very nice. Michale was our server and he was very pleasant and had plenty of jokes for us. I love how each waiter has an assistant to help them. Everyone help each other out to degree of great customer service. The lobster mac & cheese was excellent. Not to mention parking was very easy. We will definitely be back. read more

Very classic old school kind of steakhouse. Service is always great and I don't ever have complaints on food. Leather booths are comfy and it's just got a very classic style. read more

I have visited this place few times; my first one was around 2005 or so, when the area looked very different. Since then, I have never disapointed - steaks being a bit on pricey side, the value for money is definitely there. This time, I ordered tenderloin steak which was about as perfect as it can be, rightly prepared to medium rare, juicy, and tasty. The accompanying brussels sprouts and mashed potatos were a good fit. read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Tenderloin. - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We came here for an anniversary dinner. I booked a reservation about 3 - 4 weeks in advance for a Saturday evening. The Restaurant is located in the Park Place plaza. The businesses surround a central courtyard / park, and the parking lot rings the complex. There was plenty of nearby parking when we arrived. We had never dined her before, though I think it has been here for quite a while. It has all the usual facets of a high-end steak house: dim lighting, dark wood, cozy booths, wait staff in uniforms, etc. Service was attentive an prompt, as you'd expect here. We never felt rushed or ignored. The wine list is extensive. The steaks were cooked well and were high quality. The salads, bread, and desert were all quite good too. Prices were high, but that's part of the package. If you are looking for a high-end splurge for a special occasion, keep this place on your list. read more

EVERYTHING about this place is amazing. I tried to go to fogos for my birthday and after being severely disappointed, Brian got us in very fast and even pulled out the booth for me to sit and when I say the service was SUPERB..everybody in that building was amazing. It was quiet and the ambiance was everything . Our server Mark was on point and we really got service from what seemed like the whole staff. They were so amazing and attentive. We were served iced water as soon as we sat down. I have absolutely no complaints at all. My partner ordered the Scottish salmon, and I had the oak grilled shrimp and we had a share of 2 sides of creamy spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. My partner said that was the best salmon he has ever had, and the shrimp were a very nice size, well seasoned and it came with 6, you could really taste the oak. The garlic butter was something we've never experienced and It was truly amazing. Our server Mark brought out a birthday dessert with a lit candle and took pictures for us without us even asking, and once it was time to leave Brian offered to walk me to my car with an umbrella due to it raining. Truth be told I was having a pretty rough birthday but mckendricks changed my entire mood. They treated us like royalty and I've never experienced service that amazing. I'm definitely going back , and I'd easily want to tip the entire staff. Highly recommend 10/10, thank you all for making me feel so special and cared for on my birthday. read more

I hardly ever give five stars but this place is DEFINITELY worth it! The food is absolutely incredible. The seasoning on the food is spectacular. The steak was PERFECTLY done. My husband got the salmon and it was good as well. However, if your coming here you DEFINITELY should get a steak. The wait staff is so professional and prompt. I never had to wait for anything. The waiter made sure to check on us consistently and everything we ordered came to us in a timely manner. They are friendly and very accommodating which makes for a great experience. I can't wait to go back and eat again! PLEASE NOTE: the dress code policy is STRICTLY enforced. Make sure when you go your dressed nicely to avoid being turned around. read more

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This was our first time at this restaurant and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised first by the warm greeting we received by the hostess. Additionally, Amber, our waitress, Miguel, the assistant server, and the entire staff were more than accommodating and welcoming us to this establishment. The food was excellent 10,000 stars I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Impeccable service! Our reservation was for 7:15. We were running a little late but there were no issues on a Friday night. I was surprised. Limited cocktail menu. You need to know what you want and maybe they will be able to make it for you. The majority on the menu are whiskey-based. I guess whiskey goes with steak? IDK. Appetizers: daughter had the crab cake. She loved it. I had the French onion soup. So good!!!!!! Before we could delve into the appetizers our main course was there. She ordered the filet medium rare and I ordered the 24oz Chef's cut bone-in ribeye. The char gives it a nice flavor and it was cooked perfectly. Her filet looked delicious. The sides were garlic mash and spinach. They are shareable. I didn't try the spinach because I'm over 18 and I don't have to be forced to eat them anymore. The garlic mash was very good. I was surprised because some places say garlic but you don't taste it but this time it was abundant!!! We couldn't finish our food so there was no room for dessert at all. My only issue is the flimsy take-out boxes. I know they are probably good for the environment but uggghh. This was our first time at McKendrick's but we will be going back this week for a birthday dinner. Yes, it was that good. Please be aware of the dress code. And come with an empty stomach! read more

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McKendrick's Steak House gets 5 stars in my book, because I had a great birthday dinner here! We made reservations and were seated immediately when we got there. I could not believe how busy it was on a Tuesday at 6:00, but that just shows how it is a popular steakhouse in Atlanta and has been for years. We got to dine in one of their comfy wrap around booths. Our server was attentive and great at sharing the menu with us since it was our first time dining here. He started us with complimentary bread service and some delicious full bodied Cabernet wine. For my entree, I got the filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly. So tender and juicy. Their sides are served family style and we got the lobster Mac n cheese and the Brussels sprouts. The lobster Mac n cheese is worth every penny. It is cheesy seafood goodness! The Brussels were good, just not the best ones I've ever had, so I would recommend choosing a different vegetable option. For my birthday, the server surprised me with a yummy chocolate cake. It was the perfect way to end my birthday dinner with family. I highly recommend dining here, especially if it is a special occasion. You will really enjoy it! read more

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My friend planned a steak dinner here for his birthday, but I may have been even more excited than he was. I've seen McKendrick's so many times in passing to Eclipse di Luna or Alon's Bakery or Cafe Intermezzo. The parking lot was packed but I skipped valet and found the last spot next to Alon's. The steakhouse interior is a classic traditional dim steakhouse lighting and decor. We were seated once a majority of our party arrived. When at a steakhouse, obviously you order a steak. And it was a long day so I decided to order a glass of wine, too, to go with my ribeye. I was lazy so decided not to get the bone-in ribeye. We also got the thick sliced bacon and the calamari as our appetizers, which were both excellent. It set the tone for the rest of the meal. We ordered some a la carte sides to share family style - garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, mushroom risotto and broccoli. The fact that mushroom risotto comes as a side here is just amazing. I liked all of the sides - the risotto was al dente, and I would have preferred it a little softer, but that's a personal preference, maybe? My steak was quite undercooked. I like a perfectly medium rare steak and I don't mind a little blood, but the center of my steak was cold. I thought it was just me, but as I looked around the table, everyone at the table had ordered medium rare ribeyes and everyone's steaks were undercooked. I ended up eating as much as I could and taking the rest to go. I was too hungry to send it back and wait for them to hear it up bit in the oven for a little longer. I just wish they had rested the steaks before sending them to us undercooked. At home, I heated it up in the oven and it was perfect. Overall, I was very impressed with the service and the food quality, but disappointed with the poor attention to detail when it came to cooking our steaks. The fact that all 5 ribeyes were undercooked versus just one steak is more than just a small one time error. The meat quality was great, but when it comes to a great cook on the steaks, I know I can depend on Bones! read more

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This place was awesome! My boss took us here for our holiday dinner that we do yearly! I was super excited she chose this restaurant. (She never really disappoints anyways). We were seated at a nice table in the back and the service promptly started. We got Martinis and beer and lemon drops. My lemon drop was perfection in a glass! I had two. Hehe. The waiter accommodated us and added shrimp to the shrimp cocktail so we could each have one. The shrimp were huge by the way! We also got the calamari for am appetizer and this was honestly the best calamari I've ever had. It seriously tasted amazing and the sauce it came with was a nice compliment, even though, it didn't really need any sauce. The ribeye I ordered was cooked just like I wanted. It was char on the outside but perfect medium meat on the inside. We all picked the ala carte sides and shared them and I must day that the lobster mac and cheese was the best one. I almost went the next day to get an order to go. I will come visit again. I have to get my husband and mom to try this place & it needs to be sooner than later! read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Ribeye and lobster mac & cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great service and awesome ambience. Really heavy on the seafood, especially in their appetizers, which is the only downside here. Great lobster bisque, bacon, and lobster tails!! read more

Went to dinner for the first time at McKendrick's. This is definitely an upscale steakhouse with a dimly lit and intimate vibe in the main dining room. Food/drink: As is typical with this kind of steakhouse, everything is à la carte. We ordered a Caesar salad, 8 oz. Filet stuffed with grilled shrimp, 16 oz. Ribeye, Lobster Mac and Cheese, and Brussel Sprouts to eat; and a bottle of Belle Glos Pinot Noir to drink. The steak entrées were both delicious and perfectly cooked. The Lobster Mac and Cheese was on point with large pieces of lobster meat within. The Brussel Sprouts were soggy as if they were steamed and not roasted to the crispy level I enjoy so, I would not recommend these as a side. The bottle of Pinot Noir was absolutely amazing and paired wonderfully with the meal. For dessert we had the White Chocolate and Grand Marnier Brulee and the NY Cheesecake. These were both nice sweet treats as well. Service: Our servers were friendly, attentive, and answered any questions I had. I look forward to coming back for more steak and that Lobster Mac and Cheese! read more

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A fabulous evening! From seafood tower to bone-in filet to delicious sides, McKendrick's delivered a 5-star dinner! The service is exceptional, particularly Michael. An outstanding and reasonably priced wine list too.This restaurant can lay claim to being Atlanta's best steakhouse! read more

Disappointed in the vegan options at this place, and the rest of my group (non vegans) didn't love their dishes either. I'm fully aware this is a steakhouse, so I don't expect any interesting or complete vegan meals on the menu. With that being said, I've been to several higher end steakhouses (in the same price range as mckendricks), and the chefs have gladly created a meal for me and seem to be more well versed in cooking everything (not just meat). I was stuck eating the sides that just so happen to not be vegan (the ones that are not vegan could not be prepared differently). On my plate was mountains of sautéed spinach, asparagus, and brussels sprouts. That's it. That's all I could eat for a main course. All tasted okay. I was also brought the house salad with a side of vinaigrette dressing (this is not their norm -- they brought it to me as an alternative dressing option). Again, the salad was just fine -- nothing special -- and the vinaigrette was on the tart side of the spectrum (which I love, but was a bit much even for me). The rest of my party (a large work group) said their cuts of steak and the seafood towers were cooked well, but lacking flavor. The service was really great! They are definitely on top of things, friendly, and accommodating. My overall impression is that the restaurant is putting on the front that they're an upscale dining establishment (based on their prices, service, and ambiance), but the food quality and flavor does not live up the expectation. read more

Let me start off by saying the food was great and when the waiter was around service was good. The only complaint I had about the entire experience at McKendrick's is that the waiter seemed to disappear for long periods of time. We had a small business meeting and they where not busy tonight. We ordered appetizers, salads, steaks and desserts. I had the ribeye and it was great. Perfectly cooked with just the right amount of char. The cocktails where strong and great drinks. We got the crème brûlée paired with a bourbon which was amazing. We will be back and hope that the service will be a little more attentive and around instead of having to wait 20 mins to order drinks and then another 20 mins to order food. PS. The sides are great. The corn and mash potato's are the best. read more

McKendrick's Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food was horrible. Even the dessert was inedible. My dog turned up her nose at the steaks. Burnt and crusty from too much salt and pepper. read more

Service is great (ask for Mark aka Dods), food was good, old fashioned was made perfectly, all good EXECPT no AC! It was so hot in there I was sweating. If the AC doesn't hit you in the face when you enter, LEAVE! You will not enjoy sitting in a sauna. read more

Went to McKendrick's on your monthly steak outing. It was pretty good. The food was good, service from our waiter (Marvin) was great and the ambiance was ok. I had the ribeye with a Cesar salad and lobster Mac and cheese. Solid 4 all around! No surf and turf options which I was looking for. Probably the only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars. read more

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