We decided to try this place on a whim and were decidedly unimpressed. While the fried scallops were outstanding, that was the only positive thing we can say about the experience. The interior looks more like a funeral home than a restaurant and is in desperate need of an update. (Robert Irvine would have a field day here) The clam chowder was decent, but nothing special and the lobster roll was barely edible. They used what was obviously poor quality meat, consisting of only claws and legs which were severely over cooked and mushy (which is unacceptable at $15.99). The server was polite however he was the only one working a lunch service and required numerous requests of the same item before it ever made it to the table, and forget about any hope of drink refills. There are too many other really good places to settle for a meal which was subpar and overpriced. read more

My husband and I were in the Seabrook, NH area & remembered the Prime Rib dinner offered at MM's on Saturday evenings. This was our 2nd visit to MM's. We were acknowledged immediately upon entering & sat at a table promptly. Our hostess asked us if we wanted a beverage as we were seated so off to a good start. Diet soda for me; Shock Top Belgian White ale draft. My husband ordered the Queen cut Prime Rib Roast, baked potato, broccoli au gratin & the salad bar is included- all for $16.99!!!! Best deal in town!!! Hefty portion of prime rib was served, Medium as requested. Au Jus was very flavorful. The salad bar is just the right size without becoming overwhelming w/ something for all tastes. Freshly baked bread is also available at the salad bar; I didn't try the bread, however, it looked delicious & other diner's seemed to be enjoying it. I opted for the All you Can Eat salad bar for $6.99, which I feel is very reasonable. I couldn't resist their AMAZING clam chowder and ordered a cup; I knew I wouldn't be able to finish a bowl of hearty chowder. MM's chowder is a true NE CHOWDA! Chock full of clams & potatoes and so rich and creamy. One of the best I've had. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. I didn't get a good view of the pub side of MM's but I did see Keno & Karaoke advertised as well as entertainment on certain nights. I'd love to check the pub out in the future. My husband took home a good size doggie bag; he wasn't able to finish his prime rib!!! read more

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Master McGraths is a hidden gem. Great food. The freshiest Fried Clams around...Only served on Fridays. Great burgers. Awesome breakfast. It's dark inside but don't that scare you...The food is worth it. Reasonably priced and drinks are on the cheaper side too, so that's a PLUS! read more

McGrath's is a pretty standard American diner with an Irish pub theme. Darkly lit (a little too dim) and lots of old decor. I had a Master's Benedict with home fries and was only mildly satisfied. The ham was soggy and tasteless and the home fries seemed microwaved. Hollandaise sauce was pretty tasty and the Bloody Mary was quite sizable and reasonably priced. Overall, not a bad spot for a quick bite right off of I-95 read more

Poor dining experience on a Saturday night. This was our first time there and we were told that the beef stroganoff was good, but that apparently is only served on Thursdays. Unfriendly staff, very old & dumpy looking, rushed through dinner and poor quality. I had the prime rib that was tough and overdone with a slightly warm baked potato (not warm enough to melt the butter) and frozen broccoli florets with some fake béarnaise sauce. My wife had a filet which was prepared fine but with similar accompaniments. Lame salad bar but the bread was okay. It wasn't very busy for 5:30pm on a Saturday night and I understand why. Maybe the sandwiches are okay but we will not be back. Wasted $60. This place needs a makeover and a new chef. read more

This is the worst restaurant I have ever ate at. Food rubbery , barely edible and consistently having to send my food back. Elaine is also a horrible waitress who is extremely slow and and gave us a scowling look when we asked for our food to be remade. Also heard lots of swearing in the line and even saw one of the cooks sneeze and didn't wash his hands. Extremely unprofessional and confused how this place makes it's money. Also Alex the bus boy was really helpful with getting us drinks, worked hard and was very respectful. Sad to think the only highlight about this place is the younger hard working kids. One of the older men with the white shirts took a very long time to get the salad out and it looked really old. Salad bar had tons of fruit flies and was a mess. read more

I normally don't do reviews but had to make an exception. This is probably the worst food I have ever had. We got the stuffed mushrooms for an app. They were rubbery and swimming in a pool of butter. Actually sent them back after a bite. The main dishes were just as bad. Chicken marsala was greesy and flavorless, the steak tips were severly over cooked and chewey. At least the baked potato was good. The only reason I gave them one star is because I couldn't go lower. read more

Not a bad place, and not many bars in the area either. Food is generally decent and it's a local hangout. read more

Master McGrath's - the outside of a restaurant - American Near Me - Seabrook, New Hampshire

The food was good. Everyone enjoyed their meals which ranged from hamburger, flatbread pizza to chicken cordon bleau. The prices are really reasonable. Five of us ate lunch for $65.00 Now to the décor...dated and dark are being kind. The smell of mustiness from the curtains and rugs is almost overwhelming. I do love the individual booths and general set up but closing doen and pulling up that carpet would do wonders for the business because the food is good. read more

Any place named after a dog gets at least some kudos from me. I'm not a gambling or animal racing fan, however. I don't mind if someone else wants to, but personally, they just creep me out. Not sure how much cross pollination there is between the Greyhound Track down the street and this place, though. I've only been here a couple of times, and never during a peak time. The food is pretty typical pub food, not offensive. It's dark and there are a few (1?) booths that are kind of charming with maroon curtains nooking them off. I don't think there'd be much charm sitting at the tables in the center of the room. Still, there's a nagging skeeviness associated with the place in my mind. Not sure if it's from the actual pub or just the association of dog track atmosphere. Here's the story behind this joint: "Master McGrath was a greyhound who became an Irish National hero by beating England's racing pride White Rose and carrying back the coveted Waterloo Cup to Ireland three times. There's a big stone monument to him next to our sister pub in County Waterford. It's over a hundred years since he chased the hare, and yet his picture is still proudly displayed in half the pubs and barbershops of Ireland. "The Greatest Greyhound that ever lived" His passing 1871" read more

My boyfriend and I went for brunch at noon this weekend and our experience was great! Who would know that inside a plaza at a gas station is a great pub with an awesome atmosphere and even better food read more

this place is awesome! it's connected to a gas station but don't let that keep you from going in. it's dark, and has an Irish celtic vibe to it. the interior is SO COOL, the decorations are something I've never seen before! we had breakfast, the coffee, amazing. the eggs Benedict, 10/10. the corn beef hash? OHHH MY GOD! seriously try it out! read more

It's a throwback from a different era. Dark ambiance, decent food and salad bar. I eat here often because it's convenient. Good service and reasonably priced. read more

This place has proven to be more then most would expect! Therefore I have raised my rating to 4 stars! The raise is due mostly because it's better then anticipated! read more

I liked this cute old styled place. My family loved this place for the Mon-Thurs 2-5pm all you can eat fresh haddock fry with French fries and colesaw. Good choice if you enjoy fried fish. read more

Horrible service, bugs on the windows, sticky seats, hostess who hates her job and god forbid you ask them for a seasonal beer ( that is listed in the menu!) No music in this Irish pub making for a quiet, uncomfortable atmosphere. We couldn't wait to get our butts out of there....even my kids who were hungry wanted to leave right away! Thumbs down! read more

Cane in on a Friday night it wasn't busy and we were seated right away.. waited 20 minutes for a waitress to take our order, I ordered the roast beef which was ice cold and tasted like it was bought at the deli at market basket... we asked for separate checks and the waitress seemed rather bothered.... I would eat here again if I was starving. .. read more

Time to pull the plug on this place. Its almost like they are trying to make your dining experience a bad one. Service was slow and waitress couldnt have been more off putting. Food was as drab as the restaurants interior. read more

Dim lighting does wonders to hide some of the dinginess of this place. The booths had curtains on them and there was keltic music playing in the background making it feel like a restuarante from the 1800's. The salad bar looked bad. The waitstaff was friendly and the food was good. read more

Great local dive spot for after work drinks and eats. This was our old Monday night football hangout where many a cold beer, wings and steak sandwiches passed through our table. I passed through for a quick beer and was glad to see the place has not changed too much with friendly bartenders and good food. If you are traveling north on route 95 near Seabrook NH make a stop at Master McGrath's for a cold one. It's right of the highway so you don't have to travel far into town to get there. read more

Whenever I order stuff from here, it's pretty good. Not too many healthy choices, but a yummy fattening meal right near the beach. Be aware that there's a lot of crackheads in the apartments and hotel nearby. My husband got all his $2500 worth of soldering tools stolen from his truck when just inside for a few seconds next door at the gas station. Anyway, the only thing I have to say negative, is that the floor and general restaurant is really filthy. Not sure about the kitchen. Service is slower than average. Food good. read more

Had dinner here many times with my family while we vacationed at Hampton Beach. I had not been here for many years until I decided to take my wife up to Hampton and we stopped here for dinner. The decor looked like it hadn't been updated in a long time. The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable regarding our questions about the menu. The food itself was very subpar and lacked flavor. I, as was my wife, very disappointed. The Fried scallops were very bland and the fries were barely warm. I think another visit is unlikely. read more

Food is OK, I second Maureen on the charming red curtained booths. Unfortunately, I also second her on the skeeviness feel of the place. The salad bar was small and untended, there was food spillage and a coupel things were out or just so gross looking we passed. Our meals came out quick, and they were decent. Prices were average. I just can't get past the general icky feeling though, and can't see us returning. read more

Very Dated and not in the cool nostalgic way. Very Dirty. Food was unappetizing. Staff was discussing very personal details at the table next to us. Our server was not friendly even when we tried to engage her. We are new to the area and it's so close to our house I'm really sad we had such a bad experience. read more

The food was ok.. Stopped for lunch after apple picking, my burger was really good, by boyfriends roast beef was ok.. However the service was horrible. Rolled eyes when we ordered never came back and asked how the food was or if we would like more drink.. Actually had to go up to the hostess station and ask for water. read more

We enjoy eating at Master McGrath's. It's a nice place to enjoy food and good conversation with friends. It's worth the stop in Seabrook New Hampshire for it's authentic pub atmosphere. Although the menu is appealing, the experience of eating in a pub is more impressive than the food. One bonus for those looking for a late Sunday morning breakfast is that Master McGrath's is one of the few restaurants in the area where a brunch menu is served. Service is prompt, prices are reasonable. This is a recommended restaurant if you're looking for a local place with a traditional American menu, but "not" a chain restaurant. read more

Went here on a Wednesday for lunch with a friend. We both got a luncheon special and I have to say that I was disappointed. It was nicely presented but once I tried it, things went downhill. I got veal parmesan with linguine. The veal was so tough I could barely cut it let alone chew it. The linguine was so overcooked I almost couldn't eat it. The chef should be taught how to cook pasta "al dente". Worse still it came with a roll that I really believe was not cooked enough! The waitress was very good, attentive but not overbearing. Sorry but in all seriousness I will not be going back here and you shouldn't either. The only good part of this lunch was the old friend I was dining with! read more

Have had lunch here numerous times in the last few months. Usually have one of the lunch specials or something else from the lunch menu. Always tasty. Friendly staff and nice quiet atmosphere. read more

I've lived in the area 23 years and when to Master McGraths first time last night. The fried fish & burger were excellent. Sat in the bar which is dark and needs a serious cleaning. The brown ceiling tikes are likely brown from tar and smoke from before smoking was banned in public. The floor needed sweeping and completely worn and dirty rugs a vac but need replacing. The place needs some color and freshness. A local bar regular was the loudest mouth in the place (Pete?) which was annoying too say the least. The salad bar was barely ok and needs to be improved. I don't think the place has been remodeled, cleaned or got any new furniture in 40 years. But I went for dinner and food was good, although the Cole slaw was warm. read more

I haven't had dinner here, but I've had brunch there once. However I used to hang out at the bar every Friday after work (2001-2004) when I worked at the Best Western across the street. The drinks are cheap & stiff. The bartender & wait staff are really nice. Great neighborhood watering hole atmosphere. I used to always run into people I knew there & that meant free drinks for me! The appetizers are pretty good. I recommend the nachos & the french onion soup. Alot of people love the lobster pie. I've never had it because I'm a vegetarian, but I've heard it's really good. read more

If out want to bring the family go for it because they have a separate dining room away from the bar area. The staff is and waiters/waitresses are very nice. The food is also very good for breakfast on the weekends, lunch in the afternoon and dinner at night. Would visit again. read more

My husband and I love this place. Unexpectedly good food at decent prices. It looks like there was sort of a Victorian theme that has not been changed since the place opened. The staff are incredibly friendly, the lobster pie is incredible, steak tips also very good. Salad bar leaves much to be desired... If you're the type to have a need to eat in upscale contemporary environments don't bother coming. But if you enjoy good food and can look past the need for updating the dining room, you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

I always really enjoy my meal here. I've had the clam chowder which is great, usually alongside their salad bar. The salad bar isn't huge, but I like the less common options they do offer such as a bean-dip style bean salad, marinated onions, and pickled beets. Yes, the decor is something from about 35 years ago, but that's why I love it! You can't beat the dark wooden booths flanked by heavy tapestry. I no longer live in the seacoast area, but I often stop when I'm passing through. read more

Once again I tried this place. Should have learned my lesson from the few other times that I've been here. Tried several things over here ,and again the experience was horrible. 2 slices of corned beef in my ruben sandwich. What a ripoff. read more

The staff is nice the food not so much, my wife's food was cold, mine was uneatable .It was so burnt .The salad bar had limited items. Not very impressed read more

The food is pretty gross, and the portions are very small. My moms chicken came out like rubber with no seasoning or sauce. Not going back

One of the worst places I've ever eating. Got the salad bar and there were fruit flies in all the dressings and some of the food. Told the waitress and not even I'm sorry. Very rude waitress. Got the steak tips with fresh green bean and they were still raw and there were also bugs jumping on my plate. The bread from the salad bar was still frozen in the middle. Very slow. No manager never came to apologize. Wouldn't even let my dog eat at this restaurant. read more

Genuine pub like atmosphere. Excellent fresh fish'n'chips the way you'd get it across the pond. Drinks were great. Steak was really tender. Celtic music in the background. Pleasant service. Prices are reasonable. Didn't have room for dessert but the chocolate cake sounded good. If you are looking for cheap junk food in a fake atmosphere, don't come here. If you are looking for fine dining, don't come here. If you want really good food in a genuine pub atmosphere, this is the place to be. read more

Visited this establishment with 6 girlfriends after doing a mud run nearby. Seemed they didn't staff adequately with a large event in the area that day. Food was ok, atmosphere was unpleasant (dark, dated and dingy) and it was possibly the worst service I've ever experienced by two different waitresses. The first took our drink order, but was quite rude and even excused herself to answer her cell phone. The second seemed uninterested in how our food was or whether we needed anything else. Neglected to bring drinks we ordered and brought the check before we were done never asking if we needed anything else, which we did. Maybe it was an off day but my suggestion if you're in the area, keep looking! read more

This has been my families go to restaurant and bar for years. Many faces change over the years but consistency of the food seems to stay the same. I always enjoy my time here, the demographic isn't really me for the bar setting, but I really enjoy my dinners and the rare breakfast we have here read more