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    Macado's

    2.3 (161 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Bars, American
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    MACADO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Titanic, a prime rib sandwich w/ fries.
    Mandy S.

    As a customer, my boyfriend & I started coming a few weeks ago for dates. I used to spend weekends here drinking w/ my friends when I was younger & not much has changed, it's still a nice spot to hang out but seems to be not nearly as busy as it used to. Our food has been good all except for the fish & chips, my fish wasn't seasoned enough to my liking & their side salads aren't good but I suppose you could request iceberg lettuce instead of romaine. The frozen drinks are great but could use a little more alcohol. The frozen ice cream sandwich is to die for. The bang bang shrimp is our favorite of the appetizers. The service is good & everyone is very friendly. As a Dasher w/ DoorDash who picks up from here often, I've never had to wait for an order upon arrival.

    Salsa Con Queso $9.45
    E C.

    We had friendly service but the food lacked flavor as in the case of the salsa con queso. Even the tortilla chips tasted a little stale. Cheeseburger was okay but I needed extra ketchup to put some flavor into it. Overall I felt the food was a little bland.

    Macado's Club
    Rayanne T.

    ordered takeout for lunch and it was delish! service was great while placing my oder & my sandwich was perfect!

    Beware if you go to Macados in Lynchburg NEVER have I or any of my family been treated so poorly from any waiters or waitresses. Our so called waitress was so rude over us having family in town and wanting to put two tables together instead of sitting separately. So we decided to leave Then she proceeded to follow us outside when we left, trying to argue and fight us all over one person in our party saying you are all acting like bitches. Which, the one waitress was indeed being a bitch . I would've put a zero review if I could because this waitress was super unprofessional.

    Specials
    J David H.

    When your not provided a timeline and you specifically tell both the hostess and the waiter your in a hurry that's a problem. First time at this chain as it was conveniently located from the Liberty University pool. My son wanted to try and rarely do I not insist on looking at reviews. With a rush I said why not and this was a critical error on my part. Place was rustic inside with lobby case full of Simpson memorabilia, cheesy much but that's the possible allure of the place for kids maybe. The restaurant was probably 85% capacity. So yes they were busy. Seated ourself in bar area after hostess told us it was the quickest service. Asked bartender to assist us and advised my son needed food out ASAP with returning to the pool. No mention of any issue at all. After waiting 35 minutes for the equivalent of a Subway Melt sandwich I asked the timeline by going over to bar and speaking with the male server. I told him again we were in a hurry....remember. He left for 5 minutes and returned with it would be another 25-30 minutes. At that point I told him I was disappointed that he said nothing of an hour timeline to get food which should have been conveyed at time of ordering. We immediately left and had no time for food before returning to the pool. This is absolutely my fault for not checking the poor reviews before coming here. Lesson learned. But the restaurant bears the burden to communicate wait times, especially when a customer says they are in a pinch for time.

    Alek Z.

    Macado's is one of those cool, kitschy diners with cool wall decor and great food. Their Blues Brothers burger is really good, and their hot fudge sundaes are as good as they look. I also have to commend them for their drinks; they were good and STRONG! Our server was very, very friendly and made fun conversation.

    Bleu cheese burger?
    Ben Y.

    This place is sketch as all hell, but they serve passable food. If you're looking for by the barest definition of "food" and aren't looking for frills, service, or a non-sticky booth table, I suggest giving this place a try. The food wasn't bad but it also tastes like it was assembled with a wiki-how tutorial. It didn't give me food poisoning. Everything here is from like 8-15 dollars. If you're hungry and willing to roll the dice. Come here! I'm not even going to describe the food I received here because it doesn't matter, I assume it all tastes the same. You could close your eyes, order, and get something effectively the same as what I got. I will comment and say the burger buns were titanic. Like got buns hun? Damn.

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    5.2 mi

    This was our second visit to this hidden gem in just five weeks. We live in New Jersey and vacation…read moreat Smith Mountain Lake, and we've made this restaurant a special stop whenever we travel through the area. The food and service are outstanding. Brian was our server both times, and he even remembered what we ordered on our previous visit--a level of hospitality that's hard to find. I had the salmon, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife happily ordered the crab cakes again because they were just as delicious as she remembered. P.S. Don't leave without trying the Dreamsicle cheesecake--it was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal!

    Wished we lived closer to this place and was not just visiting for the weekend! Everything about…read morethis place from the ambience, waitstaff, and food was perfection! Our waitress, I believe her name was Emily, was so sweet and very helpful when it came to deciding what to order. She was very personable, and we chatted with her about all kinds of things whenever she'd come by the table. This place had comfortable booths, and a lovely bar. They have a great happy hour menu, which we ordered from. Do not miss the truffle popcorn. I am still dreaming of this! Truffle oil and parmesan cheese on perfectly popped and salted popcorn. We also had the hot honey and Parmesan chicken wings which were crisp and delicious, and a harvest salad. So good. We would be here all the time if we lived close. Do not miss this place if you are in town!

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    0.9 mi

    We had the opportunity to enjoy Easter brunch here, and it delivered the kind of experience you…read morehope for on a holiday morning. The atmosphere struck the right balance. Upscale without being stiff, comfortable without losing that polished feel. I ordered the jambalaya, and it was a standout. Well layered flavor, not overly heavy, with a nice balance of spice and richness. The proteins were cooked properly and the vegetables still had structure, which matters in a dish like that. It felt intentional, not just thrown together for a brunch menu. Across the table, the Eggs Benedict was equally strong. The hollandaise was smooth and properly seasoned, not overly lemony or thick, and the eggs were cooked right where they should be. That is often where places miss, but this one didn't. Dessert was where things really elevated. The strawberry cheesecake was clean, bright, and not overly sweet, with a good texture that held together without being dense. The chocolate Rasberry glutin-free dessert torte, was rich in the right way. Deep chocolate flavor without crossing into heavy or overwhelming. Service was attentive without hovering, and timing between courses was well paced, which is not easy on a busy holiday like Easter. Overall, this is a place that clearly pays attention to execution. Not just presentation, but flavor, balance, and consistency. That is what separates a good brunch from one you remember. We will be back.

    Sub par. Save your money. There's a reason that nobody is ever there. We had breakfast and it was…read moredeplorable. If you can't get breakfast right I'm not even going to think how you handle lunch or dinner. The server seemed more interested in being on her phone than answering a few questions about the menu or bringing out our food, a timely fashion

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    3.8(330 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Great setting with a variety of seating (high tops, low tops & picnic tables) outside. Dogs are…read moreclearly welcome. And ours appreciated the pets from our server. It's next to a small playground and new amphitheater, so I'm sure this place gets quite busy on weekends. We all enjoyed our lunches; just unfortunate that it took well over a half hour to receive them. Since we were traveling home to OH, we weren't too keen for a laid back lunch.

    So there were a few good things and a few things that to be improved…read more Pros - It's in a great location. Terrific ambiance. We got seated much more quickly than we thought. One person in our party said her salad had the best dressing she's ever had. The fried pickles were good. The shrimp was good. One bartender was good. Cons - We walked in and basically weren't sure what to do. There was a woman at we thought was a hostess stand, but she never said anything to us. We finally asked if we needed to check in with her to get seated. We did. But it was kind of weird. One bartender was awful. Never made eye contact. Wouldn't take any orders. Acted like she wanted to be anywhere else. I thought the Caesar salad was ok. It came with lacquered salmon. I would have loved the salmon, but not lacquered. It couldn't be made to order. Ok fine. I ordered it the way it was described. There was nothing lacquered about that salmon. It also was shredded on top of the salad and was maybe two ounces. That's ridiculous. Our server wasn't very helpful and not very attentive. I'm sure many people have had great experiences there, but I'm not sure I would take the time to go back.

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    Dish

    4.0(123 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    I just moved to Lynchburg a month ago and experienced dining downtown last night (for the first…read moretime) and it really made me question if I will ever go downtown again to eat out. I have several issues but will start with the first one that really bothers me: 1. As I approached the restaurant I noticed this homeless man walking around the block with a walker. I was in Dish from 5 - 6:30 and this homeless man came in THREE times to go into the bathroom (he was not a customer). This was not only a huge turn off but IMO a sanitary issue of him going into the bathroom doing who knows what. I saw the expression on the waitress face like she did not know what to do. Was there a manager working? Is this how it is at every restaurant in town that they allow homeless people in to use the bathroom? Are there homeless shelters for people in town to provide care and feeding for them? 2. I ordered a glass of wine on the Happy Hour menu and it was weak, like water was added to it. 3. I ordered the Smoke Salmon encrusted in Puff Pastry and the puff pastry was not cooked all the way (it was clearly visible that it was not a golden brown but rather a pale yellow. I just hope my future experiences in this lovely town on much better than I experienced last night. And one more thing, I have stomach issues today, and all I can think of is the cooks using that bathroom where this homeless guys went in 3 times in 90 minutes. I question how this is not Board of Health Violation.

    Dish is my go to for all occasions…read more This visit was with a friend visiting from Georgia. We had items from the basic menu along with the daily specials. All delicious as always. Staff here is always very welcoming.

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