This place is my new favorite spot. This place is a vibe, especially right now with the Fifa cup going on in Arlington. Located right on the street, it's a good spot to stop for a bite to eat and drink right there in the historic downtown Plano. They even source their meat from the local Ye Ole Butcher Shop that is right down the street. I opted for the McNeal's classic burger. Those burger patties are amazing. If you have never had one and are a burger lover, stop by here sometime or the butcher shop itself. The side of fries here are crisp, not soggy or flavorless. Definitely has the pub feel going on. If I lived closer I would probably call this place home. I have had different servers the times I have been, and the service has been friendly and spot on. Update: went again and ran into someone from my hometown. This is def a Cheers type place lol read more

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Overall: 4.4/5 [dine in] The service was amazing. The moment we walked through the front door someone approached us right away to make sure we got situated. We chose to sit outside to be near the live performance which was a great call. We got the Irish Flag ($20) which is a flight of 3 tea shots in green, orange, and white tea. It was pretty light but fun to try. We then saw our friends sharing a frozen margarita that looked too good to pass up so we ordered one too. I cannot believe they are only $10 because they are huge and definitely meant for sharing. They have a few flavors to choose from and I do not remember which one we got but it was good and strong in the best way. It sneaks up on you. No brain freeze either which was a bonus and it put us in a great mood for the rest of the night. read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - Frozen Margarita & Irish Flag - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We stopped by because of the singer on Wednesday night (7-9pm) he is amazing, we got beer and sat on porch. It has happy lively vibe and we enjoyed our time. Service was good too. read more

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Look it's a bar - most people leaving reviews are not sober when they eat here. We went last night (Thursday 4/9) to support a local musician and I had my kids with me so I didn't drink. I wish I did though because that's the only way to stomach the prices and service. Spinach artichoke dip was as other reviews stated: Cold, canned and not good. Had that tinny taste from the canned spinach. Chicken tenders were cooked in old oil that should be changed out. Shepherd's pie was absolutely disgusting- meat had soured and was cold as the day is long. I couldn't ask for it to be remade because my waitress never came back to touch the table. I had a coupon that brought the bill down to $50 thank god, but it wasn't worth 5 cents. Won't be back. One and done. Only go here to get snookerfaced people! read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - Horrible instant potato shepherds pie - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Met a friend to watch college football here on a Saturday. Decor gives Irish pub vibes and they have a lot of room to hang out in. Service was great. Crowd watching football were friendly. Brisket tacos were tasty. Fish and chips were good, but I wish the fish wasn't so thick. It still tasted fresh, flavorful, and filling! There is a huge parking garage right behind the bar. We will definitely be back! read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - Fish n chips (half order) - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

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One of the worst places to eat at. Doesnt seem like the managers really care on what employees do. Letting the 40 year old bartenders wear pajama booty shorts, food is super bad, i got the burger and i asked for plain, got everything on it, and when i asked for it remade, they threw the SAME PATTY on a new bread, with all the sauce and everything. Everything and everyone was just lazy. Music is BLARING to the point where you cant hear anyone talking around you. Not to mention , they had their cook DIE in the CUSTOMER RESTROOM this year, for them to reopen the next day. Please think about where you are spending your money. read more

Some sanitary training for the staff. I watched an employee pick her nose while rolling silverware, touch a dog, then food without washing her hands. read more

Great ambiance, came here for the World Cup and had so much fun! Server was amazing! Food was spectacular for a sports bar Overall loved it They had the doors open but so many fans blowing it was just amazing read more

We had a fantastic first time experience here. Our waiter Josh was friendly and informative. The manager came over and talked to us and even offered a free beer. We ordered the Shepard's Pie and Chicken Sliders. It was the best Shepard's Pie I've ever tasted. This is my new favorite place. Especially, since they have lunch specials. read more

McNeal's Tavern was perfect for our date night! Reasonably priced and we left full and with leftovers. My fiancé ordered a hamburger and thoroughly enjoyed it, and I loved the fish and chips. Our waiter was super friendly and was even able to have the kitchen make loaded fries for us, even though they weren't on the menu! He also gave us darts to enjoy a game while we were there. We will definitely be back! read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - Hamburger and waffle fries - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Really good food and nice outdoor patio in downtown Plano. Service is friendly and attentive. Live music, when they have it, fun and entertaining. read more

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Came in late on a Thursday night with a pretty big appetite. We were really just expecting typical bar food, but the meal turned out incredible, my mouth is still drooling from typing this review. Seriously some delicious cuisine. The atmosphere was super chill and Abraham gave us great service. He recommended we come back for karaoke or trivia night. He was informative and friendly. We will most definitely be coming back. Thanks! read more

Location Downtown Plano Parking Street and nearby lots Atmosphere Irish sports bar- huge tv's. Pool table. Service Wonderful!! We looked all over til we found the " perfect spit" to watch the game-very patient, kind, and attentive Seating Bar, tables, booths Menu Bangers and mash, fish and chips, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, brunch, entrees-they have it all. We had the fish and chips-the fries are terrific-thin and crispy. The fish-nicely battered-not heavy or thick-perfect! Served with lemon, catsup, tartar sauce. Summary Centrally located Plano Irish sports pub. Outstanding service, great menu, perfect location. read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - Fish n chips-split-guiness - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

Terrible food, terrible service. The place wasn't even crowded but after we ordered a drink at the bar and took a seat no one came to check on us. Finally we got back up to order food at the bar, wings and fries... wings look old and refried so much that some you could see the bone. The fries were so refried the had turned into chips. read more

Nice atmosphere. The service was mediocre. It was not busy and we still waited a lot. They had a piano player outside who was way too loud and mediocre. For a sports bar and visit with friends he ruined the experience. read more

My wife and I stopped in after dinner at a nearby restaurant for one beer and some shuffleboard. The service was great and shuffleboard is a fun bar game so overall I would recommend McNeal's for those in the area. They had a solo guitar player and the first college football game of the year on also. Good time on our anniversary. read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - Shuffleboard - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

I had definitely the best shepherd's pie in my life here. I loved the atmosphere and the people working there were so friendly and helpful as well!! read more

Fantastic customer service! Josh was an amazing waiter. We had an amazing first experience at this tavern, our waiter and staff Chris were so accommodating and pleasant! We will be back! The drinks were top notch. read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery offers an exceptional brunch experience! The food is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. From the delicious breakfast options to the savory lunch items, every dish is top-notch. Highly recommended! read more

I'm giving this place a 4.5/5 stars. Food: STELLAR!! We had the fish and chips and the poutine. Both were incredible. Portion sizes were quite generous. 5 stars. Service: STELLAR!! Our server was attentive, knowledgeable of the menu, and quick with the drinks. 5 stars. Ambiance: pretty dang comfy...after we had alcohol. Our only complaint with this place is that the bar area is somewhat small. On the night we came in, all 10 or so seats were taken. We had to sit in the dining room, near the door, and they had the doors open to give an inside/outside vibe. I usually love that vibe...except when it's 101 degrees outside. So it was a little stuffy and we were fighting off a pesky fly. But after a few sips of their bar tender's creations, and a bite or two of their amazing food, we were good. We'll be back for sure!! read more

I am hoping it was just the day/time we came (Saturday afternoon) but the service was nonexistent unless you sat at the bar...despite the place being not crowded. We sat out on the patio for about 20 minutes before realizing that if you wanted to be acknowledged just sit at the bar. The food was pretty meh as well. The shepherds pie was nothing more than mashed potatoes in a bowl of hot dog chilli and the spinach artichoke dip = reheated creamed spinach. I never thought I would say this, but somehow the meal made me wish I would have just gone to Grandy's. read more

We enjoyed trying McNeal's on a sunny Sunday so not only did was try their Bloody Mary special, and we also chose to eat outside and enjoy the nice weather. My husband went with the Meatball Parmigiana sub sandwich. He kept commenting on how delicious the sub was and had the right balance of meat and sauce. I went with the Salad of Champions which was fabulous and filling without adding an optional protein. The mix of greens with all of the fruits and nuts was a great combo in with a balsamic vinaigrette. The goat cheese and tomatoes really rounded out the flavor. Only went with four stars as unfortunately there was one server for the whole place including the bar. She was doing the best she could give the increasing crowd but it was hard to keep water glasses full and really see when people sitting outside needed something more. These weren't reasons not to come back, just be aware in case you need to be somewhere in a hurry. read more

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My favorite place for drinks and food . Great atmosphere!! People are friendly!! Been going here 2 years now my favorite spot to relax

McNeals in Plano ... our first visit a few nights ago. We were looking for a bar to watch the Fiesta Bowl but did not want crappy "same old-same old" bar food. Our search led us here... and we are SO glad we made that decision. I dug into this McNeal's Classic quickly so the picture isn't as pretty as it could be but the food was DELICIOUS. Bar food but very well made. Shepherds Pie was amazing. Burger and a rib eye both came out cooked perfectly to temp. Server Logan was great! Very relaxed atmosphere. Clean. Friendly. Parking out back. With some great football coming up over the next few weeks, this is the perfect spot. Looking forward to going back. read more

Been here twice. Once to check it out, second to watch a football (soccer) match. Staff is very friendly and has a neighborhood bar feel. Lots of beers on tap. The food is amazing. Fish and chips are solid. The bangers and mash they were out of the bangers the first time, but the waiter asked if we wanted to sub for a hamburger patty. Salisbury steak basically. It was amazing. Also have had the sliced beef quesadilla and it was amazing. All the food is really good. read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

This is one of the most racist, and unorganized place you can come to in downtown Plano. They have a main server that is racist as well, and the food is very mid. I recommend not going to this place overall. Base on how uncomfortable and racist this place is. They also will banned people without them knowing . Just very unprofessional establishment. read more

First time here but from the beginning we where greater by Chris And the service was great food on point drinks made amazingly

Went last weekend for brunch with my bf. There was barely anyone there so there shouldn't have been any issues. I'm originally from Ireland so was excited for the Irish breakfast. It was most definitely NOT an Irish breakfast. Despite what was said on the menu, the sausages were not Irish sausages, the bacon was not Irish bacon, the black pudding was horrible and the Batchelor's baked beans were black beans. The second meal ordered was a Classic Eggs Benedict. It came but it was the wrong one (the California, $2 less but charged as the Classic with the Classic price). The eggs were basically hard boiled eggs. Horrible experience. read more

Food is absolutely freaking incredible, it's my 3rd time here in the first week of me finding this place. I definitely will be a weekly regular very soon. I got the new spaghetti they recently added on the menu and it's cooked to perfection by head chef Angel. The service every time I've been has been phenomenal. David the bartender has to be one of my favorite bartenders of all time, extremely attentive and personable. Always makes for a good time. The ambiance is exactly what you would want going to a pub. The energy is high and the beer is cold I would 10/10 recommend this place. Best bar in downtown Plano! read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - Coolest bartender in downtown Plano - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas

Every time is a good time at McNeal's! The food is amazing(try the blackened mahi mahi tacos or the poutine!!) sometimes you even stop in and they have karaoke going on!! The staff is so nice as well! Our go to yummy lunch and fun bar in Plano! read more

Great vibe, great bartenders. 10/10 Will return. Conveniently located next to a tattoo shop so when you are shitfaced you can get something to remember your night out. read more

A very cool atmosphere, good selection of beer, and amazing outdoor patio with plenty of shaded seating. Only complaint is the food which is absolute garbage. Ate there twice both times probably some of the worst food I've ever had. Will definitely go back but only for the drinks. If they fire the cooks and change food suppliers they will improve significantly. read more

We ordered the poutine, wings (Buffalo sauce), and lobster Mac and cheese. They were out of lobster and replaced it with shrimp. Very vibey and quality food!! read more

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Randomly stopped in here tonight for the first time. It was a cute place. Super friendly people. Service was outstanding and the food was great. We can't wait to try breakfast! read more

Hubs and I were hungry and decided to check out a new place located in downtown Plano. The ambiance on a Saturday evening at 5pm was pretty mellow. The poutine was a great choice for an appetizer. The service was good, the food was great. We'll be back again! read more

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We go here a lot because we live close by and last night we went to bingo! They have bingo occasionally and it is the most fun evening! Lots of fun energy in the room and singing along, yelling for each other and winning prizes! We love bingo night at Mcneals and just about any other event that they host. They have one of the best cheeseburgers ever! Also, classic chicken sandwich is amazing! read more

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This place is a hidden gem. Great selection of local beers, knowledgeable and friendly staff (Logan and David), and solid food. We had the wedge salad, the Shepard's pie, and the McNeal's Classic burger. Everything was excellent (fries were perfect!). Covered outdoor seating is a bonus... read more

Sunday afternoon. Only two waitresses on staff. After sitting outside for 15 mnutes without a waitress. We went inside and asked for service. Waitress came out. Took or order. To be fair she did mention th kitchen was backed up. And it could be 40 minutes before we get our food. She brought our drink order. 2 teas and a cup of ice. We didn't see our waitress for another 40 minutes. Our teas needed refills by then so I went inside to the bar area. Waited for the waitress behind the bar to acknowledge my presence. She didn't. But our original waitress showed up near the bar and said she'd get our teas. I don't blame the waitress. Being understaffed isn't her fault. To the waitresses credit. After bringing our tea refills, she later came out with chips and spinach dip on the house because of how long our food was taking. Eventually after roughly an hour and 15 minutes she brought out two of our 3 orders. But then I waited another 15 minutes for the omellete I ordered. Of course there was no sslt and pepper on the table. I was afraid to ask for any. Bottom line. The kitchen wasn't that busy. Most of the patrons were only having drinks at the bar. No excuse for the food to take that long. The food was good. Once it arrived. And was hot. Which is good. But spending almost two hours waiting on a food order is unacceptable. read more

Really good menu and well executed. Perfect weather for dining outside which made the food taste even better. Very attentive wait staff. Had the Fish tacos that were so delicious. Can't wait to try something else! read more

While browsing some shops in downtown Plano on President's Day, we came across this little gem. We just wanted a small lunch, so we shared the chicken sliders. We each had one and some fries. WOW! So good! One of the owners was behind the bar and also taking care of the lunch orders. He is not afraid of working hard and he has a great attitude with a smile while doing it all! We WILL be back! read more

McNeal's Tavern & Eatery - New American Near Me - Plano, Texas