I've had better. It's basic bar food, but actually pretty good (what I tasted). I had a Blackberry Mule which was delicious and the fries were GREAT. But only one server in the place made for slow service. Not the server's fault, but it made for an uncomfortable visit. We were going to a play afterwards, and worried whether we were going to make it in time. The atmosphere was that of a not extremely clean, and pretty run down place. Don't plan on coming back. read more

Mack's Bar & Grill - Turkey Club Sandwich - Dive Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Very casual bar with a menu. We were greeted warmly, asked for seating for a group and were graciously accommodated. Two of us sat and waited for the rest of the group being served water and asked if we wanted anything from the bar. Our group all seated. Food menu provided at table. Some interesting food choices but generally burgers, sandwiches and fries. Ample bar choices of beer, wine cocktails. Service was spotty, slow but only noticed one server. Some of us were there an hour before we finally were served our food. One of our group was served when nearly all of us were finished. I did enjoy a spinach salad and an overpriced 5 slices of sweet potato slices. Happy hour prices were in effect for some meals and drinks. Tip included with bill. read more

Mack's Bar & Grill - Spinach salad with choice of dressing - Dive Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This place is awesome! The minute you walk in you see warmly greeted by the staff. The wings and sides are really good. What's great is that you get the full wing ( drumstick and flat ) . The fries, onion ring, and mozzarella sticks were amazing. Not sure if it was beacuase we were sitting outside the tips of the buffalo wings were a bit cold, but otherwise everything was delicious , I loved the Thai chili wings. It was very causal and friendly environment with options for indoor and outdoor dining. read more

Mack's Bar & Grill - Mozzarella sticks - Dive Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Mack is a wonderful host and a great person. The staff is great. Always a good time to be had there.

Awesome service as soon as I walked in. The bartender greeted me immediately and was super helpful while I was ordering. I ordered a size salad and a burger with no bun. The burger was OK, it was like premium, frozen beef not a fresh patty, it was just ok. I wouldn't get it again. However, the salad stole the show. It was loaded with cheese, onion, egg, cucumber, tomato, and a raspberry vinaigrette. The ambience is like bar and grill. They have arcade games and they had sports playing on all the TVs. I would definitely come back and try something else off the menu. read more

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FAVORITE BAR IN THE WORLD! I have found my Cheers! My second home! MY PEOPLE! Mack, David, all the workers treat you like a long lost friend! The entire team is friendly! The food is delicious! They are always having some kind of celebration or event! I love coming here! The drinks are amazing! I have NEVER had a bad time here! I recently went there for a nightcap for my birthday and ended up staying four hours hahah! Check them out! Best place in town, in the state, in America! This is my happy place! read more

Decent food and great customer service. I didn't taste anything that "stood out" to me. The chicken was good without any sauce (that's a plus) but nothing spectacular. Fries were seasoned exceptionally well. read more

Mack's Bar & Grill - Chicken quesadilla - Dive Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Everything is great here! I have been fascinated with this place ever since my first visit. The owner always is so nice and will great you with a smile. There's 2 bars with plenty of seating, a cigar lounge (I'm not a smoker so I can't say what it's like in there,) there are multile TV screens, games, good food, great drinks, and certain nights of the week have weekly activities. It's hard to stay away from here. read more

Terrible smell inside and bland food. Service was mediocre and owner is rude. People are noisy and don't care about other people in the area. Seems more like a family hangout than an actual restaurant. Trust me when I say, don't go here. read more

Food, Service, Overall Good Vibe! This neighborhood bar and grill is a hidden gem in the DeBaliviere neighborhood (near Forest Park and Wash U) in St. Louis! We already loved this place but now it's our favorite after the top-notch treatment we received when hosting our son's birthday party there! If you are looking for a feel-good neighborhood dive-bar feel with amazing food and the best staff, Mack's is the spot for you! There's a small finish room and bar, with a larger bar and game room on the other side. For those who enjoy cigars. There is still another space with a bar you can go enjoy your stogie (they don't sell cigars so be sure to bring your own). Have a hankering for something sweet, step outside and right around the corner is Mack's Delicious, serving ice cream and other decadent desserts! Five stars isn't enough! read more

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We both got the Mack's burger as its picture looked good on Yelp. But it was just a frozen burger. My husband barely ate 1/2 of it. Fries were good. People were nice. read more

Good food, great drinks, and an even better owner. Mack is a great person who brought new life to DeBaliviere when it needed it the most. Started going here opening week & it became my favorite spot in the area hands-down. The expansion of the second bar / arcade brought a new crowd with it, but the layout does a good job at separating the two areas depending on what you're going for. Mack had a vision & he strongly delivered. read more

What a great neighborhood bar. We stayed a block or so away in an AirBnB for a week and every evening ended at Mack's. The food was good... the housemate concoction 'purple poison' was what all the locals drink... it's good! We bought a jar of pickles made by Mack's uncle (if I recall) and they were off the charts delicious. The staff was very friendly. From on submariner to another, keep up the great work Mack! read more

Excellent breakfast options with coffee bar and the owner/manager is amazing at creating a friendly place

Had breakfast here. Love the ambiance, the food, and the friendly service. They have awesome French toast and eggs cooked to perfection. Also, they make the perfect Bloody Mary. Seems like a lot of regulars go here, and seemingly for good reason. Also, loved the location of the restaurant. It's close to the zoo and in a cool area that has lots of beautiful architecture. If I lived in St. Louis, I'd probably be a regular here, too. read more

The food is pretty basic but the service was so DARN friendly!!! Appetizers were onion rings and fried pickles. We got the fish and chips, the cheeseburger and fries, and wings as entrees. Everything was good but not outstanding, except the burger which was delicious and juicy. I wish there were more vegetarian and non-deep fried options. The place was clean and nicely decorated for Halloween. The owner, Mack, waited on us and was so welcoming. Prices are good and the location is great. We'll return! read more

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This place is AMAZIMG. I love the staff and the food is delicious. You'll meet Mac because he loves his customers and always makes sure they are taken care of! Staff friends owners and regulars are the best, Always feel at home here! read more

Love the location, drinks and staff! Food wise the menu is simple. It's great location for local residents and guests. Definitely a little gem In the CWE-Debalivier area read more

FOOD: Solid pub food offerings. They also have brunch on the weekends now (2Schae couldn't stay out of retirement!) and ice cream (Wisconsin dairy!) around the corner. Only wish- that they serve breakfast potatoes on the brunch menu... EXPERIENCE: probably the best part, they've really added to the neighborhood feel with an enjoyable space to hang out and catch up with. The bar inside has lots of games and activities to do including live music, karaoke, and trivia some nights SERVICE: very efficient but friendly. The staff clearly want everyone to feel like they're at home and are the kind of people you want to be regulars with VALUE: most entrees under $15, brunch under $10, ice cream under $5. Large portions, you're definitely getting your bang for your buck SUMMARY: this is exactly what the area needed after a lonely pandemic. I'll be coming back hopefully again and again! read more

Solid place that's low key to have a drink. Outside of that, the food is so processed and just blah.

Excellent food and great games, their drink selection is great too. Very friendly and personal staff and its never too packed so its always a pleasant time. The service is timely and the prices are so cheap its crazy. Whole mega meat pizza for 15 bucks; alot of places charge 20+ for a basic pie. Great ambiance too, the music selection was smoothe and relaxing later into the night, thanks read more

fantastic service they were very kind to my family (we were passing through on a road trip). the food was good. i recommend eating outside when the weather is nice. overall a solid brunch place with no complications (: read more

Found this place on Yelp. Everything about the place is super good!! Wife had the BBQ burger and I had the fish and chips. The burger was very good with bacon, cheese sauce and an onion ring. It came with seasoned fries that were awesome. The fish was a breaded filet that came out hot, lightly breaded and very tasty. It was also served with crispy seasoned fries. Nice clean well lit restaurant/bar. Our server (maybe the owner?) was very attentive and super friendly. He said they were having country karaoke in the next room/bar. How fun. Great place, can't wait to go back. Parking may be a problem but this place is with it!! read more

Walking up, I was struck by great location. Tree lined streets, outside tables - restaurant looked inviting. Went inside - first impression - very clean and well cared for. But the star is Mac, the owner. An infectious smile and a warm personality made us very comfortable. This was a weekday around 1:30. Mac and the cook were the only staff and the man was working the bar, taking orders, budding tables, etc. I was impressed with him. I had the BBQ burger-really liked it- bigger than expected, great taste. Thin bun that didn't dominate the burger. Served with skinny fries that were hot and salty. I really liked the fries - but I had ordered onion rings. My wife had the loaded nachos. But vegetarian. (Yeah, I don't get it either). This was a little disappointing- had some heat but needed more veggies. Cheese sauce was flat. Serving was enough for two. Bill for two was 28$. I will go back and recommend you try it. read more

Amazing food and if you're really lucky you'll get to meet Mack who is incredibly sweet and attentive

I am thinking the only reason this establishment is reviewing well is because people don't care what they eat! The food is so bad, so bad!! The wings really undercooked and cold! Medium burger ordered was charcoal. Paid for food and left , awful ! Very nice people , convenient for apartments around there . Really shame it's got such horrible food. We just moved back here but will be frequenting Seamus for burgers . It was like Camp food when you were a kid! read more

My wife found this jewel and tried it out with her BFF. She said we had to come, I'm glad we did, we had been looking for a spot since ours closed right after the Pandemic. The wings are great and my wife said she loves the burger. read more

Great drinks and classic bar food - plus Mack is a friendly guy who's always around the restaurant making conversation. Love supporting a local business like this that's a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Love this place! Awesome food great staff and Mack and Tommy are some of the best people you will ever meet. I had a birthday party there and I will be having all of our events there. Hands down my favorite place to go! You will also love the Fine Dining on Sunday nights! Sooooo good! read more