Based on food, I'd give this place a 5/5. Caesar salad wrap was amazing, croutons and chicken were perfect ration with the lettuce. Soup was also really good and came with amazing toast. Unfortunately, the service was not the best. Staff were nice but food took over an hour to come out with no one updating us. When it was time for the bill, someone in our party had to physically go up to the server and ask. Then ask again because she started drinking with another server... this was around 2pm on a Sunday so I get having fun but let us pay first lol Maybe recommend this place for just drinking or take out? But definitely won't be back for a dine in meal. read more

Mac's Wood Grilled - Caesar chicken wrap - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place! Nothing bad about it. Service is great!! Beer selection is solid! And food is stellar. Like hot food? Get the Diablo chicken sandwich, you'll be in for a challenge! So good! Plus the overall ambience of this place is so friendly with lots of TVs!!! Haven't been here? Go! It's that easy read more

Absolutely unacceptable experience. The moment we walked in, a woman yelled across the room "NO DOGS ALLOWED" before even giving us a chance to speak. I calmly explained that my dog is a service animal, at which point the situation somehow got worse. A man then approached us and began scrutinizing and interrogating us, closely examining my paperwork and openly analyzing my service animal--who, by the way, was sitting quietly and perfectly behaved at my feet the entire time. The way he questioned us was invasive, rude, and completely inappropriate. It felt more like an interrogation than customer service. If you don't understand the law surrounding service animals, that's your problem--not mine. The lack of professionalism, basic decency, and respect was shocking. Instead of being welcomed, we were made to feel uncomfortable and judged. We left immediately and were thrilled to take our money elsewhere, somewhere that actually understands accessibility and treats people with dignity. I would strongly caution anyone with a service animal--or anyone who values respectful treatment--to avoid this place entirely. read more

Mac's is a great place to get a drink and stop in for lunch or dinner. Service is great at the bar and the staff was great. The sandwich I had was delicious and it is located right off of division in wicker park. A great place to grab lunch. read more

Mac's Wood Grilled - Blta - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this bar I think I will visit every day. My friends live nearby this bar and invited me out but I didn't want to go because I adopted two kittens a year ago and Lila Marie didn't want me to leave so I hesitated. As one does; as one should - but I digress. I got to this bar and ordered a double Tito's with soda. It was a long week. Jaclyn served me and said "here's your double whatever" and idk I loved that and it made my night. I was wavering on what I wanted and was going to copy my friend but I didn't want what he had when I learned what it was so I went my own way. I said that to Jaclyn and she was like "Fleetwood Mac" so I know that she and I both like Fleetwood Mac. Thanks Jaclyn!! The bar is super cool inside, very nice bartender got me a coors light when I came in. He's bald like me which was comforting. I think everyone should come to this bar. Idk if they have touch tunes but I will find out. The music has ripped so maybe they just play sick music all the time and don't need touch tunes. Maybe this is simply a superior bar read more

Mac's Wood Grilled - Double Whatever - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming to Mac's Wood Grilled for a while now, but I'm finally getting around to dropping a review and they absolutely deserve it! Came in on Easter Sunday and as always, the vibe was chill AF. It was kinda dead that day (holiday and all), so the service was lightning fast. Usually, this spot is packed with locals, giving total cool-neighborhood-bar energy. Now let me be real for a second, I came in high as hell. The munchies were hitting HARD, so I went all in with the 6 Wood Grilled Jerk Wings and the Chimichurri Steak. Let. Me. Tell. You. That food HIT. I wanted to scream from the rooftop. The Jerk Wings were spicy and packed with flavor. A little salty, yeah but honestly, I wasn't mad at it. Just a heads up: they bring the heat, so if your spice tolerance is weak, beware! They should honestly slap a warning label on the menu Now the Chimichurri Steak? PERFECTION. Like, the kind of dish that makes you stop mid-bite and go *damn*. Tender, juicy, full of flavor, I'm currently craving it again just thinking about it. Staff is always super friendly, never any bad energy in here. It's just a solid, no-BS kind of place that consistently delivers. Easily one of the best neighborhood bars I've been to in Chicago. read more

Never in my life have I said, "That burger was so good, let me get another,"' but today was the day. The #7 with caramelized onions and added special sauce is the greatest thing to ever grace my tastebuds. I cannot recommend this burger enough. My life is forever changed. read more

This was so terrible if I didn't laugh I'd cry. Got takeout and when I went to pick up the whole store smelt like sewage, which should have been a sign. Food smelled great but that's where the compliments end. The fries are rock hard. Like surpassing crunchy crispy they're rocks. Both regular and the waffle fries. They straight up forgot the bosco sticks we ordered so whatever for that. Smash burger smelled somehow fishy?? And tasted like nothing. Stale sad bun, sad anemic pickles, disappointing overall. Absolutely insane to pay $60 when over 75% of the items we got are inedible or missing. read more

I was in town visiting folks and friends for the weekend and ended up here yesterday afternoon. Katie and Chelsea were here, both super friendly, helpful, and professional. Makes it easy to be here and relax before flying back home (Chicago was home for me for 20+ years until March 2020...then I left for suburbia and a home where I got more bang for my buck. I miss it here. Today I had a "lighter" lunch, meaning size, not caloric heh heh. I ordered the tomato soup, which came with garlic bread. It is basically a thick slice of Pullman bread that has shaved garlic that is very noticeable when the dish comes out. The soup was tasty, piping hot and I did eat only a little of the garlic bread because of my flight home and not wanting to get murdered by my seat neighbor for stinky breath. I LOVE garlic so I'll be back for this dish next time I'm in town and have time to clean up my breath after eating. So the reason I skipped most of the bread was because I saw that they had a sausage pizza puff on the menu. This was one of my guilty pleasures when I lived here. It's not a healthy item by any means, usually it's deep fried but I think this one was baked- wasn't super greasy (if it was deep fried then the chef crushed it and let it sit so the excess oil would drain....but I SWEAR in my mind this was not deep fried) It wasn't busy because there was no football on this weekend, and it was quiet enough to be able to talk with the friendly team working here. A really enjoyable time! Support small owned businesses! Thank you Katie and Chelsea for an awesome quick stop before my flight home yesterday. I already miss the people and the food. Down here in the south, guilty pleasure foods just hit different. I'd have taken photos but I destroyed the dishes so quickly so I am sorry. The next visit I will get the same items, or a burger (they're amazing here!) and post the pics. read more

LOVE Mac's! It is the spot to go to for some sports bar food and games. There are plenty of TVs and seating options for every group, and the servers are always so friendly and quick! The burgers are absolutely amazing and there are so many different options to appease any dietary preference. We will definitely be coming to Mac's for our sports game needs! read more

This place is great. I went to go watch a PPV and it was awesome. Good placement of the TV's and the service was good.

What a hidden gem!! Went for the 4th of July and the service was so fast. Mac and cheese is delicious. The waffle fries were so crispy. It's the best comfort food, large portions, and really affordable. read more

good selection of beers with great prices, especially on the IPAs. you get a ton of fries for a $6 side, and the servers are nice. excited to come back! read more

Wonderful staff who are very attentive to their customers, great patio and happy hour deals for a summer evening.

Fine dive bar.... But do not order food here. We had the Mac n cheese and the chili and both were inedible. The chili was as if they had cooked ground beef, not strained the oil, and threw on some raw kidney beans. The Mac n cheese was cold, tasted like nothing, and the bacon was hard as a rock. So so gross. read more

Fantastic drink deals even on Saturdays. Best bar in town to watch UFC (with no cover!!!!)

I would normally give Mac's a 3 star overall, but given their propensity for better than your average tap handle choices, they warrant a one star upgrade. You like sports, gathering, hanging with your peeps? Perfect place to do so. Chill, unassuming, and honestly...one of the better $5 bloodies I have had. You go Mac! read more

Mac's Wood Grilled - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Randomly stumbled upon this bar while looking for a bite to eat! What a treat! At first I was skeptical because it looks like a little run down hole in the wall, but those end up usually being the best spots! My steak sandwich was top notch!! The bacon cheese fries were cold and could have used more cheese sauce, but I love me some skinny fries and we ate all of them! The Mac and cheese was great also! The girl and guy who took care of us were great! Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to return for that sandwich! read more

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3 stars is ridiculous, this is the best place to eat bar food in wicker park. Kinda slow tho.

Food is always quality and fast, prices are fair ($5 vodka mules are great). Staff is very friendly. this has become our regular spot

Pretty terrible experience all around. Sat inside on a day where they had Pro Wrestling on all the TVs and people were yelling and screaming... so we went outside where the service staff was kind but not very attentive- I had to ask for napkins and things because no one came to check on us for very long stretches of time. As far as the food, it was BAD. Pretzel was well cooked, but the mustard was clearly just store- bought brown mustard and the cheese was gross cheap-ass cheese food sauce. I got a smash burger which was way over cooked and dressed like a high school cafeteria. My date got the Mac and cheese and even that had cheap-tasting cheese sauce that was just bad too. I hate leaving bad reviews but I don't have anything good to say about this place. read more

With there being the Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts game, it was hard to find a sports bar that was showcasing the Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators college football game on television. Tuman's Tap and Grill was playing the Chicago Bears game; I got no answer at Boulevard Sports Lounge; and The Fifty/50 had a disconnected number. I did contemplate Sullys House which is actually a University of Florida Gators supporting bar, but gave Mac's Wood Grilled a call to find that they were showcasing it this evening. Six months ago during the 2019 College football playoff championship I bookmarked Mac's, noting it as one of the College football supporting bars in the city. Even though Mac's was not even half-filled during my visit, it is actually a sweet looking neighborhood bar. And in my opinion it looks like something that was featured on the television show 'Bar Rescue' after getting a rescued makeover. I loved that it was not too crowded like some of the other bars along W Division St like Fatpour Tap Works, The Boundary Tavern & Grille, and The Fifty/50. As for my order, I ordered the Chicken Caesar Salad based off of Yelp pictures because I did not get the chance to do my research prior to this spare of the moment visit. But on another date, i would love to try the Frisco Chicken or the B.A.L.T. which caught my eye while waiting on the server (Breanna) to take my order. After ordering I got the chance to scan the place to see some of its events, which are Industry Night on Monday's, Open Mic Night on Tuesday's and Trivia Night on Wednesday's. It was hard to get in to the game because the volume was primarily set for the Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts game which I am sure few inside of the bar cared to watch. Like many of the other bars along W Division St. your only option for parking is neighborhood parking which can seem like a witch hunt, depending on what time of the day it is. Where you park at may set you a few blocks from the bar, but nothing too excruciating. Do I recommend, Mac's Wood Grilled? Yes, I do, but I also recommend calling prior to your visit to see what games they are showcasing on their televisions if your visit is primarily to watch a sports game, as like my visit. Thomas G read more

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Amazing food!!! We met Alex, the cook, and I can't say enough epic things about the food. Hands down the best Mac and Cheese I've ever had (homemade cheese sauce), chicken tenders in point, and just a solid/delicious/hearty burger. Bloody Mary was great as well and great service. We will be back! read more

Our bartender jaclyn was so nice. We stopped in on a ufc fight night not knowing. No cover and lots of tvs. She fit us in the crowded bar. The burgers were so good. The chipotle mayo amazing. Will be back for sure for football season! read more

Visited Mac's for the first time today. - Service is great. Multiple bartenders checked on us throughout our visit and drinks were refilled quickly: - Basic drink selection but pours were generous and the ginger beer was delicious. - I ordered the fire burger and unfortunately it was way too spicy for me. I'm Mexican and love habanero and jalapeño peppers but for whatever reason, my mouth was on fire and I couldn't eat it. Was my own fault for choosing the "fire" burger so I didn't return it, but I'm sure they would have been nice about it. Fries were just OK. - my fiancé had the bacon & eggs burger and said it was great. read more

Taco salad bowl with steak. Perfect presentation. Waitress was attentive and friendly. read more

Mac's Wood Grilled - Steak Taco bowl. Delicious. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very solid three-star burger joint. Patio seating here is small but perfect for the needs of a foursome looking to catch up on Division; service is good, not too fast, not too aggressive. The Spicy Burger and the Blue Cheese Burger were both tasty and the fries were fine; the Moscow Mules we had weren't trailblazers but they did the job for $5 a pop. You can do a lot worse for a neighborhood joint, so kudos to Mac's for doing the needful! read more

Fun place to catch a game and great burgers. A lot of options on burger toppings so something for everyone. Wings wood grilled and have a great flavor to them. Bartenders and Servers are always friendly and on top of things. Only complaint tis that weird smell from the bathrooms. What is that? :) read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and ordered a couple of pitchers to share. Although I did not order any food, the service was great! The servers checked up on our table and were very attentive, personable, and quick. read more

Stopped in here on a Saturday to grab some drinks and apps, and had a good time. We had a few problems with service, both food and drinks wise. We ordered chicken tenders first, then later ordered a steak quesadilla and fries. We waited a while, and other tables were getting their food, but it was probably 20-30 minutes before our steak quesadilla came out. When it did, we asked about the chicken tenders, and it appeared they were probably forgetten about, since it took another 10 minutes for those to come out, despite them being ordered 10 minutes before the quesadilla. She also asked if we had needed another round, and I had said yes, but my boyfriend had already just gotten a fresh beer so he said no, but she ended up bringing him one anyways. He drank it, so not a big deal, but had two fresh beers at the same time, so a little annoying. Wouldn't totally knock them for this though, as it seemed like it may have been just an issue with our order, since others were getting food. The beers were good and so was the food, and it had a good local vibe going on. A Bears preseason game was on, and there were multiple people cheering, so you just know it has those classic Chicago vibes. read more

Pretty good for a simple meal. Staff was nice but it did take a while to get the food. We sat outside which was great, although Division can be very busy so it was a bit noisy. Burger was a little pricey at $15, but overall the food was decent. read more

Mac's Wood Grilled - Taco salad (added spinach). - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decent chicken tenders and solid beer list. Staff if very stingy on changing TVs. They have an impressive display of TVs, but it's always an issue to change the channel to be able to root for your favorite team. If you're lucky, they'll change the TV on the other side of the bar so you can barely see. Even on week nights when the bar is half full. Very annoying. read more

It was a random Monday when I visited the Bar & Grill but they did not disappoint. I ordered their Wood Grilled Buffalo Wings & the Bacon Burger both were excellent. They give way more food than you would expect and it was definitely filling. The wings were sauced just right not too much and not too little with the right amount if spice. The burger was mouthwatering each bite filled flavor from the bun to the pickle, tomato, egg, and I personally don't eat bacon however the burger was still epic. Next time I go I'll be sure to post a picture because they are a new favorite of mine. read more

Ok. Disclaimer: I've been about 5'times in last few years. But holy eff what happened? All those TVs!! I seriously became overstimulated and distracted. I noticed I couldn't chill and felt like I needed fresh air. I walked outside and was immediately better. Stayed outside for a bit then went back in. I started to get a headache and then became very nauseous. There are too many TVs! My godssss. Do not put them end to end behind the bar. It's like overkill. A killjoy. A real effin buzzkill. You know what they say about men That drive around in big vehicles? Then some big ass mofo TVs behind the bar END TO MOTHER LOVING END. Holy pukemeister puke! WHAT IF I WROTE AN ENTIRE EMAIL OR LETTER OR TEXT OR PERHAPS, A REVIEW ON YELP IN ALLLLLLLLL CAPS?!?!?!?!?!? AND USED TOO MANY !?!?!?!? AND ENDED EVERY SENTENCE WITH THESE. ?!?!?!?! UGH. YOU'D DROOL, GET EYE BALL SQUEEZING PAIN, AURA IN CORNER OF YOUR EYES, AND WANNA STAB SOMEONE. so yeah. Please remove a couple of the TVs. But I am just one. One of many people that have been to Macs. Only a few times. Not as many as others. Betcha have regulars. Every bar does. I am just a speck of dust amongst a pile of Nevermind read more

This place is just for locals. They do not have a cocktail menu but the bartender will make anything you want. My Bartender was Bob and he was amazing!! Super friendly and I asked a sweet vodka base drink that was delicious!! Place is clean!! Bathroom is weird though, has two toilet with no doors like if you want to pee at the same time with your friend facing each others u could!!! But watch out kitchen closes arohnd at 9 pm on Sundays! So if you are a hungry pants maybe you want to go to another place. Enjoy!! read more

Place is delicious and service is great. Ate outside no problems Bathroom is funny had one stall with 2 my friend and I went in together as a joke They said it wasn't finished project My friend and I ordered a grilled cheese and they split it for us to share. They are amazing. read more

Beer lover here, love the beer selection as they have all the 3 Floyd's & war pigs selections you'd rarely find in the city.

Good pub food, great draft selection. You can't go wrong with 3 War Pigs draughts and 5 3 Floyds handles to choose from. Service at the bar is bar service. Nobody gonna kiss you hello-it's a neighborhood joint. read more

Just a straightforward neighborhood bar, Mac's gave me no cause for complaints this afternoon. I was looking for a place to kill some time and watch two football games, and this joint fit the bill. The main game was Penn State vs Michigan State (go Nittany Lions!), but on two other TVs they had my other contest, Northwestern vs Illinois (go 'Cats!). And if they were both on commercial, I could glance over at two other TVs showing Notre Dame losing to Syracuse (ha ha, suck it, Notre Dame). The bartender was friendly, especially for being the only one behind the bar all afternoon. There was a rowdy crowd of middle-aged Michigan State partisans, and let me tell you, it is a sorry sight to see a gang of face-painted 40-somethings downing shots while it's still daylight. By the time I arrived just after halftime, the game was effectively over and these folks were just having a good time. They have Bell's Amber and Best Brown on tap for $4.50, and I saw a sign for a Tuesday special--domestic microbrews for $3. Good deal if you live around the corner. Beware the smell. read more

HAS ROACHES!!! Had a group of 5 dining, ordered drinks, and a cockroach kept walking up and down the wall behind us!!! We took our phones out to record and when we showed the evidence to the owner he said we photoshopped it, absolute disgrace of a bar. If you don't wanna eat and drink with roaches don't go here !! read more