Admittedly, I didn't have high expectations when my friend walked us up to The Mack. I assumed it was just a dive bar and we'd get a beer and maybe some pretzels. But I was greatly mistaken. I was intrigued by the idea of havarti cheese on a chicken & waffle sandwich, so I went for it. And I did not make a mistake. It was a good portion which equal balance of chicken to waffle with the cheese perfectly melted. The waffle was just the right level of sweetness and was a good texture for holding. I drizzled a bit of honey for an added sweet kick. But also I dipped the sandwich and fries in some aioli sauce my friend didn't want. That hit the spot! The fries were nice with a good amount of crunch. I wasn't able to finish them all. But I did finish my entire sandwich because it was too good to leave behind. I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and responsive. Definitely take a walk inside and check out this nice neighborhood gem. read more

The Mack - Chicken & Waffle sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The best bar in South City! The staff is great and the food is even better! $9 burgers on Monday & Wednesday and trivia on Tuesday's! read more

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Came here for trivia night, and I had a blast! The trivia has a winner each round, which I prefer so if you have a bad round, you still have plenty of chances to win. Each round, the winner get $15 (which pays for a bucket of natty light). For bar food, the food is very good, especially the fries. The trivia host is very entertaining and runs the show well, and the waitress we had was quick and very friendly. I will definitely be coming back. read more

The Mack - Turkey club - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Fun place, great burger. Fantastic neighborhood bar, always a good vibe. Staff is friendly, even if you live out of town, you will feel part of the neighborhood. read more

Love The Mack. Great food, great people, and an easy walk from home. It's the perfect neighborhood spot, always consistent and always welcoming. read more

Double cheeseburger with bacon had a nice char to it. Bun was overly toasted which kind of tasted burnt. Pickles were amazing a the other toppings were fresh. Bacon was crispy and tasty. Meat was seasoned well. Overall B+. read more

The Mack - Double Cheeseburger with Bacon - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Had a great time here the other night for trivia while visiting friends in town. It's a classic neighborhood bar in Saint Louis. Such a gem! The ONLY reason I couldn't give 5 stars is only because of how loud it is inside. Some sort of minor sound insulation would do wonders. Our server Shelly was training a new team member, and both of them were great, friendly, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful. We got some toasted ravs for an appetizer. They were so tasty and just perfect nostalgia. I had a burger--it was juicy. Fries are just ok. The pot roast is also really good but a little too salty. Definitely try it if you're in the neighborhood! read more

The Mack - Toasted Raviolis - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Good ambiance, food was decent (small menu and a bit greasy) but cheap. Service was friendly and timely. Not the place to go for a nice dinner, but fantastic spot to hang out with friends and have some affordable food/drink. Would recommend! read more

Highly recommend the traditional wings. Friendly, relaxed, and fun place to watch a game.

The food is fantastic, especially the burgers and the staff is wonderful. They are right on top of anything you need.

Mike (might be a manager?) is very rude. Yelled at my table because we had a tab open with the bar instead of a server, after the server told us to stay open at the bar. Mike rushed over, yelled at our table to close out and threw a to go box at us for our feels we were still eating. Left a horrible impression on our friends who we brought here for the first time. Used to love this place and the bartenders (especially Lauren and Cheyenne) but won't be back because of Mike. read more

The Mack is always a nice stop during the week for a drink and a bite to eat. Nice atmosphere, good specials and solid food options. For me, it's too loud and crowded on the weekends but that's a personal preference, so if you're looking for that..by all means stop in on a Friday night! I usually sit at the bar and the bartenders are always friendly. Occasionally the inside vaping can be a bit much if a number of people are going at once *but* it's usually not that bad. Great neighborhood staple that's consistent and enjoyable. read more

Have been coming here for over 10 years. Food has gone a little down hill but when I see my waitress vaping in the kitchen, it's time to call it quits. I bring my children here and this is digusting that the staff would vape where food is being cooked. read more

I had been here a couple times before, but just for drinking. Love watching the games here. But this rating is purely for the food. The menu is definitely bar food, which is fine. We were here on a friend's "best burger quest". Happy to say that while I didn't get one, the person on that personal quest loved their burger. He wasn't overly thrilled with the fries. Gotta say I agree. They weren't really hot and they had seasoning on them. I think that if you are getting fries that have seasoning on them, then the menu should say that... normally I ask but I went for a salad so I didn't think to do so. My Philly was sliced meat on a tasty bun with cheese whiz. There weren't any onions (or so it seemed), and while I'm a fan of cheese whiz, there was WAY too much on the sandwich. The meat was good... what I could taste of it. The salad was tasty and fresh and I liked the ranch dressing. One of my other pals got the house dressing and it was too sweet for them. (Although I didn't mind it. ) I am also not a fan of using baking sheets as plates. I think it's a cute concept unless they are warped and move as you try eating from them. I feel like I'm being harsh but honestly... love the place for drinking and watching sports. And the potato skins? They were fabulous!! Crunchy on the outside not mushy on the inside but perfect. I'll definitely be back to cheer on my favorite sports team. read more

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I don't know about you, but I am so damn tired of wasting my money on expensive food that tastes like crap. I ordered the infamous cheesesteak from this place, was quoted a price of nine dollars on the phone yet when I picked it up it was twelve and if that wasn't bad enough, I guess we can thank Covid for the influx of untrained cooks who think dumping a salt shakers worth of salt into everything they make somehow is delectable. IT IS SOOO NOT ! You untrained cooking people need to QUIT ( literally ) ruining peoples food with ridiculous amounts of sodium. If you want to kill yourself, that's your prerogative, but you're not killing me!!! This was the last time for something that could've been good, but absolutely was not.!!!!! It's your money, spend it how you want, but I won't be wasting my money here again ! SEE YA! read more

Great neighborhood spot that we love to frequent on any day of the week. Staff is efficient and friendly, food is always consistently good however always say we wish they'd extend their menu back to what they offered before Covid. read more

Nothing better than escaping the hot sun with a visit to the local tavern for a quick bite to eat. At the heart of Macklind District, THE MACK, delivers on a high scale. Glittered with history; Featured in a corner is what appears to be an antique PHONE BOOTH, but don't quote me on that (before my time). Inside feels low-key and welcoming. The main bar leads into a larger dining expansion. Unsure of what to order, went with a simple Burger & Fries. Quicktip: Don't try and request medium rare, toppings, etc. - they're all served in uniform fashion. Burger went splendid and the HIDDEN DOUBLE PATTY was a pleasant surprise. Fries seasoned thorough, but nothing really came through. IPA beverages & shot selections readily available on those popular chalkboard displays. ***Ideal for friends and family, with various daily specials throughout the week. Bring the kids if you want, as they have assorted games and those dreadful POP-A-SHOT machines. No complaints*** read more

The Mack - 5$ - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

food and service were great. will definitely visit again. We went midday on a Wednesday , so it was quiet, but looked like It would be a great place to go with a large group. read more

Honestly I only came here for the Tuesday night trivia but the food was GOOD. Highly highly recommend the chicken and waffles sandwich. The waffles taste like a Belgian waffle where each bite has crusted sugar on it--I would come back just for this! Our server was great and trivia was 10/10. read more

The Mack - Chicken waffle sandwich Burger - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Yum. Their menu is limited right now due to Covid but thankfully their burgers are on it! Delicious. Great patio, they have touch tunes, and great food. Just a neighborhood, no frills bar. It's on point. read more

The Mack - Burger - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Some amazing food and even better vibes! Service is great too! If only they had a popcorn machine then I would probably never leave!

There is no handicap accessible entrance. Small step at front door & steps on the patio. Very unfortunate. It is 2024. "South city small bar" isn't an excuse anymore. Please do better! read more

Two of our items got forgotten, we're rushed, when they came to the table it wasn't anywhere close to the quality of the other burgers on the table, Staff was short with our requests and we had to ask multiple times to get service as well as the bill, The other food on the table looked good but I'm very disappointed with the service we had received. read more

Every so often, it is good to update the reviews of some of your favorite haunts. The Mack is close to my home, making it easy to grab a great char-grilled burger. Yesterday I stopped for a quick lunch and enjoyed a Four Cheese Burger. Did you hear that, Jack? Four Cheese! That kinda puts your Ultimate Cheeseburger to shame. My burger was char-grilled to a perfect medium rare and topped with cheddar, pepper jack, provel and american cheese. I paid the additional $1 and upgraded from regular fries to Criss-Cross Fries aka Waffle Fries. In addition to great burgers, they offer up an amazing grilled chicken and steak sandwich as well. They also offer a large variety of craft beers on draught and in bottle. The atmosphere is a relaxed smoke-free neighborhood bar. read more

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I realize that I had not yet reviewed their food! Definitely time for an update ... The number one thing that keeps me coming back to the Mack is their Smoked Gouda Mack n Cheese Bites. They are perfect bite size and have more gooey cheese inside than noodles. On my most recent visit, 1 order just wasn't enough, we polished off the first and promptly ordered a second. Their sandwiches and burgers are better than average. I have noticed that my burger is better on some days than others, but overall always tasty. Their pizza is St. Louis style thin crust and provel cheese. You can order a 9, 12, or 16 in pizza. On Sundays, you can get the 16 in pizza at half price. You can build your own or choose one of their pizzas. I personally prefer more sauce on my pizza. read more

The Mack - Pineapple upside down cake shots - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great food and great prices! the staff are super friendly and their specials are a good bargain!

Don't recommend. It's unfortunate since we live in the area. Horrible customer service.

Haven't been here in quite some time but decided to have a burger today and came here today . Staff was pleasant and the burgers were excellent . I won't wait a long to get a burger again . read more

Fun neighborhood bar with a great atmosphere for drinking. The service and food are hit and miss as I've had some good burgers, but the pizza and sandwiches are just ok. They have some good specials on certain days of the week, but mostly stick to the booze here. read more

We came here on a Saturday night. The service was okay, but the food was very mediocre. We got three appetizers to share and none of them were worth talking about. I got the fried pickles, trashed wings, and Nashville Fries. I am not someone who normally complains about the saltiness of food, but the pickles were over salted and tasted like they'd been sitting all day before we got them. The trashed wings had zero flavor. The Nashville Fries were soggy from the hot sauce on the chicken. I am usually pretty giving when it comes to rating appetizers, but these were awful. I will not be back. read more

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The menu is very shortened, and they no longer have the loaded fries that looked so good. Our group had a variety of things- cheeseburger, pizza, chicken and waffle sandwich, wings, and toasted ravioli. Everything lacked flavor and just, overall, not great, especially for the price. There are tons of places around that have much better food. read more

The Mack is a Southampton neighborhood restaurant and bar. It's located in a quiet residential area that has a strip of eateries and bars right through it (Onesto, Grapeseed STL, The Copper Pig, Russell's on Macklind, Stan's Macklind Avenue Deli, SOHA Gallery, etc.). The Mack is a hang out for locals and good looking casual 20-30-40 somethings. It's divided into three rooms and features a bar, juke box, low tables, cocktail tables, DJ's and other entertainment , and a game room in the back with dart boards and bubble hockey. Bar-food includes sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers, with special attention given to steak sandwiches (what they are known for). I like their taco pizza. Overall, The Mack is a fun, low-key hangout that is worth checking out. The only drawback I see is that the front and middle room are divided and fractured. It would work better if the wall was gone and it was more open. read more

The Mack - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

So glad I listened to Yelp and added this to my bookmarks! I wanted to go out on a Saturday and thought The Mack would be the place to try for dinner and drinks. When we arrived the bar was packed with patrons enjoying food and drinks. We found a table in the back area and took our seats. Soon after, the waitress came over to bring our menus and offer us some drinks. She told us about a bucket of beer special so we went ahead and ordered it; why not? As we looked over the menu it become clear that we arrived during a Blues game (that expalins why it was so packed)! We were hearing cheers and moans/groans throughout our visit, but it was exciting! Our waitress came over with water and made some suggestions for dinner. I didn't want a pizza (even though it did look good) so I ordered the chicken sliders with honey mustard and the bf ordered a burger (recommendation made by Yelp). Our beers came out shortly afterwards and we just enjoyed the atmosphere and the Blues fans cheering. The waitress came over a few times to check in on us and kept us updated on our food orders. We weren't in a rush so it didn't really matter. We did appreciat it though. It was just nice to be at a bar enjoying life for a while. Our food came out and looked so good. The fries were hot and fresh and the chicken sliders were so cute looking-good choice! I had the honey mustard on the side and was happy with my order. I know the bf enjoyed his burger because he ate it all and didn't say much. Overall, The Mack is a good bar in the area and I can see myself going back for sporting events and good times! The place itself is a little run down, but I guess that's all part of the experience. A dive bar with good food. I'll be back! read more

Thursday night half off apps is the best deal. Also $5 burger on Fridays. Service and atmosphere really vary depending on time of day but food always hits the spot even if the wait is a little long at times. Great neighborhood bar with daily specials. Will definitely visit again. read more

I can see why so many people are a fan of The Mack. - Family friendly - Very casual ambiance - TVs playing sports - Bar is open late (1:30am) - Food specials almost everyday - Food is well priced, especially when you go on a day with specials I've been waiting to go to The Mack for the longest time and had heard great things about their burgers. Since that time, about 2 months ago, I have been to The Mack twice. Once for the burger and wings and once for the pizza specials. Southside Burger - Much smaller than I was expecting. The meat was a little bland, so it really needed the other items to carry it. Pizza (chicken with white wine and mushrooms) - This was a good deal because of the half off 16" pizzas on Sundays. The chicken wasn't grilled chicken, it was breaded fried chicken. Definitely, enough to feed two. I wasn't a huge fan of the pizza. The chicken was and toppings weren't super flavorful. Wings - These were pretty tasty, probably my favorite thing I have had a here. Wouldn't mind coming again to try out some different menu items. I really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. read more

In my opinion, they have the best burger in stl when it comes to flavor and value. Also pretty good wings. We enjoy coming here for those specifically, and they have trivia nights as well which is great. read more

If you know the regulars here, it's one of the greatest bars in the world. If you don't know anybody here.....well....The service is hit or miss depending on if you're a regular. Some bartenders/servers are amazing no matter what. Other bartenders/servers will ignore you if they don't know you. The crowd at The Mack will look at you funny if they don't recognize you. Everybody knows each other here. Overall, the food is pretty good. Burgers and pizzas are the highlights. On Fridays, they have $5 burgers all day. On Mondays, they have $5 burgers from 5:00-10:00. Don't expect fancy drinks here. This is a low maintenance Budweiser/Bud Light zone. During the week, the crowd ranges from ages 20s to 40s, but it's a young crowd during the weekends. Sundays are a free for all. The Mack is filled with all-day drunks on Sundays. read more

We hit up The Mack on a Sunday to try out their 1/2 priced 16in pizzas. They turned out pretty good! I would consider it a classier and tastier version of Imo's - provel galore and a very good and crispy thin crust. I'd definitely echo the comments on family friendly for lunch and the atmosphere is definitely a tavern/local bar feel (but really clean!). Our only drawback of our visit was the service was a little overwhelmed but it was a packed house! So I would consider it a drawback of a popular place and we weren't upset with some drink mixups or a little longer service times. I would just plan to have some extra time and understanding because it's worth the wait and patience! read more

I think this place deserves its average three stars. The place seemed clean. I only went inside to take my son to the bathroom. The rest of the time we were sitting outside enjoying the weather. My no and her friend come here most Thursday's I guess for drinks and half price apps. There's a drink called the Scooby snack that was delicious. Wasn't overly fond of the apps. The toasted veggie ravioli tastes a bit pre made and frozen. But who knows. I'd come back for drinks with my mom and maybe a grilled cheese and fries, but that's about it. However the service was great. Our waitress was super friendly and personable. And the bar/restaurant area is smoke free and family friendly. Always a plus! read more

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Worst philly I've personally ever tried. Unfortunately I thought I was getting the best philly cheesesteak as the menu suggested but it was a lie. I feel like a jackass for going to this burger place, that I've been to a few times before, and trying a sandwich. So I guess that was my mistake. Everything else I've ever gotten there was pretty damn good. Except the philly... and whatever potato salad they're ordering because it's bland as hell. Maybe less cheese on my philly because that's all I could taste and it was overwhelming. Couldn't even taste any onions or peppers if there even were supposed to be any on the sandwich.. which there should be. Rant over read more

The Mack - Pubs Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri