I was very skeptical going here after reading the reviews, I just finally decided to cave and try…read moreit because all the reviews seemed hit or miss. I live 50 minutes out from here and I had a doctor appointment, I stopped here because I hadn't eaten on the way down and I wanted to try something new. On my way in, the host was nice and sat me at my table, the atmosphere wasn't bad. I was in a quiet corner and it seemed like slow day for them so it felt pretty peaceful to me. I had the Mac n cheese bowl and it was delicious! Very nice and hot and it all tested pretty fresh! It came with three garlic/butter bread and they were lightly toasted on one side and it was perfect. Chad was my waiter and he did a very nice job as well, he checked on me in timely manner that wasn't to much and he was very polite and calm. So I'd definitely say I'm very satisfied with my first experience, and I think it's a nice place to give a try if you hadn't eaten there before. Of course everyone experience will be different and not as good as mine, but this definitely deserves a chance, and if I come down here again I'll definitely come back and eat here! My only "complaint" is that I would've liked more broccoli in my Mac n cheese, but it was so good that it didn't even affect my experience.

Well.... The…read moreChicken Tenders were very good (tough to mess up), the salad was okay (stale croutons), the service was average, and the beer was cold, but I got there at 7 p.m. on a Wednesday night and left a little after 10. Met a friend at 8. For the first hour, the atmosphere was solid. For the second hour, it was okay. For the third hour, it wasn't good. The clientele kept going downhill. It had a bit of a troublemaking vibe. Just letting you know. But you probably already know. This is more for the people coming in from out of town and considering it as an option. If you want a chill vibe, I recommend going during the day or evening.

Love coming here for a pint and a good meal. They have a super large selection of both food and…read moredrink, but their sandwiches are their specialty. My personal favorite is the chicken quesadilla, but I haven't tried something I don't like from there. The service is very good and all the servers are very friendly, making for a great experience. There are eclectic decorations around the restaurant including a giant car suspended from the ceiling and historical newspapers about the area. The interior can be quite overstimulating, so if that is a concern for you, I would recommend asking for a seat in a quieter area. (I like the booths upstairs)

I order the same sandwich every time and have for years. If you put in my phone number, I come up…read morename and all. I hadn't had my Brooklyn Bridge in a while thus my reason for today's takeout. I ordered extra meat (because of stagflation) and the meat didn't even cover all the bread compounded by no Mac sauce nor extra mayo as ordered on the ticket. In addition, there were no chips in the bag and the icing on the cake was the meals taxes which came in around 10%! So ridiculous!!!! I will come back bc everyone can have a bad day by not getting a sandwich prepared properly the way you asked is not acceptable!

Matthew has got to be the best waiter we have ever had. He made our lunch so fantastic. The food…read morewas delicious. 10/10 recommend ask to sit in his section.

Says order will be ready in 15/20. an hour later food was ready. Both sandwiches were wrong. Two…read moresandwiches. Over an hour And they're wrong? We mention they're wrong and the food was brought to the back where the wrong items were scrapped off and removed and brought right back up. Gross. Spend your $40 and hour of your life somewhere else. the Correct order was printed in the ticket and food was still wrong.

I have been eating in these restaurants since the first one opened. (Almost) always enjoyed meals…read morein each location. The selection is great and the food is tasty (and consistent from visit to visit). Service was a little slow this night but visiting with family made the time pass easily. Great sandwich shop!!

By far the worst location I've ever been to. I just had to wait over a half an hour for a DoorDash…read moreat this place and the staff are so rude and never help you or give you Time estimates on to go orders or DoorDashes and it's always like this whenever I do a to go order as well . And the food is never as good as the other locations in the surrounding area. I highly recommend you get either nicer staff or people that can actually get the food out quicker cause you can't go 0/2 on both of those

Quirky and fun. We almost didn't stop due to the poor reviews and I'm so glad we did. A short drive…read morefrom the 81 is a sandwich gem. Just look at the detailed menu. Everything was delicious. They have happy hour everyday and if you miss that... don't worry as two items are always heavily discounted. Service was wonderful and check out is super fast with the QR code on the receipt. Video games upstairs, and a bar with roll up doors and outdoor patio for the pups. Absolutely wonderful stop just off the 81.

MACADO'S !!! All this is saying is that lettuce was BLACK…read moreand SLIMY‼As you can plainly see in picture, the bread was NOT TOASTED OR WHITE BREAD, it was shaped like and smelled like sourdough (that or the green hued "turkey" or maybe the shinny "ham" ,idk!) plus once again they "forgot " my brownie!!! That probably makes an entire pans worth now that someone ate besides me!! Point being it's Friday night and they're already suffering in the kitchen!! Beware‼

Decided to have lunch here on my birthday. We waited approximately 10 minutes before we were…read moreseated. They offered us the bar area and we accepted since the staff had some confusion about sections not being available. (It was just two of us and we sat at the bar). Elijah the bartender is very friendly. The menu has two sides and it takes a while to read the whole thing. Ended up with a cheddar cheese burger and fries. It was very good . Elijah gave us excellent service . The place wasn't crowded but they get busy around 1pm. There is not a lot of noise , you can carry on a conversation without problems. Will definitely go back ! I believe staffing maybe an issue .

Since its founding in Roanoke in 1978, by Richard Macher, Macado's has strived to provide a…read morecomfortable, familiar setting where locals, college students, and families feel at home. Macado's slogan "Just to be there" is meant to highlight Macado's welcoming, highly social atmosphere; suggesting that this restaurant is more than just a place to have a meal. It's a local hangout place where people come to relax, socialize, and be part of the community. Macado's Salem was established in 1990 by the Macher family to bring Macado's signature blend of hearty sandwiches and eclectic decor to the heart of the City of Salem. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And this Macado's in Salem, Virginia is a perfect example. Today I visited this restaurant for the first time to experience first hand this beloved hangout place and see for myself if it's living up to its reputation and if it's really worth the trip. I invite you to besides reading my review, view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place, its one-of-a-kind ambiance, and high-quality food and drinks, not to mention its extraordinary customer service. From the time I arrived in my pearl white Lexus and took my first photograph of the front of the building which originally was the site of the Malibu restaurant (receiving a total face-lift from the Macher family after purchasing it) and checked-in with my Yelp app with that photo, I started receiving likes from all my Yelp friends, and felt mesmerized about the place and eager to finally walk in. Inside a friendly young lady greeted me and took me to my table. After a warm welcome she took my drink order for an Iced Dr Pepper and went to get it while I studied the extensive menu of which I enjoyed looking at the caricature of this gigantic tall hamburger. When my server nicknamed Bean arrived with my drink, I ordered the Wild Bill Burger. It was described in the menu as having cheddar cheese, smokehouse bacon, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, and topped with beer battered onion rings. All sounded so delicious that set my high expectations for the burger which I chose to be accompanied by their fries which I had yet to taste. My server mentioned that this was a great choice and went to put in the order. When it came out, the burger looked gigantic and marvelous, and tasted amazingly delicious. And the fries light and crunchy. One of the best fries that I've ever had. I asked my server to give my compliments to the cook for such amazing food cooked and displayed to perfection. While I was earing my very kind and efficient server came by to check on me and see if I needed a refill on my drink. For dessert I had an Original New York Cheesecake and a Single Scoop of Vanila Ice Cream. It too was amazing. I made sure to ask for and pay for the bill before it was time to change shifts to make sure my server got her tip. In conclusion, I highly recommend this cozy and friendly establishment not only to have a lovely meal but also to spend some quality time with family and friends. It far exceeded my highest of expectations. And I'm looking forward to returning ... Just To Be There.

A fun sandwich shop with a full bar. It is a solid pick for any size group, with options for just…read moreabout anyone. There are salads, soup and sandwiches. The food comes out fast and servers are friendly a the bathrooms can be a little funky, which always leads me to wonder how the kitchen is. They have a nice patio during the warm months and large doors that open to the patio, but have not seen them open a while.

Very good food, pleasant and friendly wait staff. Highly recommend and we will go there again, for…read moresure

This is always a "must-stop-at" spot when in Galax! Super cheap PBRs (used to be a dollar for a…read more12oz, now $1.50 which is still a steal despite inflation) and delectable sammies you can tweak to your palatable pleasure! Seriously, the sandwich selection is where it's at...tho other menu items look incredible, including the buffalo mac n cheese Awesome spot too! Old US Post Office bldg w/what amounts to a museum of old and collectible tchotchkes that you can peruse while you wait for your food. Great ambiance, especially at the bar! Only thing is the inconsistency w/service here; thankfully I've only had one time where it was snail-level slow. In the end, all's well that ends well. Highly recommend the Pendleton & the Sherlock Holmes!

Lovely Sunday lunch service here! Friendly staff, extensive menu, delicious food and drink…read morespecials, if that's what you're interested in. Ambiance was very welcoming and relaxed. Food was delicious! Highly recommend!

After several visits to this Macado's I decided to finally write a review about this extravagant…read morerestaurant. According to their website, "Macado's started in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, in 1978 and became popular for its eclectic decor and moderately priced food, especially with the college crowd." The chain emphasizes: "a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for a diverse clientele, including families."  Today, as I was seated in the booth the Host had brought me to and observing the Macado's logo on the paper napkin laying on my table, I thought to myself: What is the meaning of the "Just to be there" located under the restaurant's name in its logo? And I thought to myself that It's possible "Just to be there" might be a phrase associated with the feeling of camaraderie or the comfortable atmosphere that Macado's aims to provide, and thus a popular spot for people of all ages and social classes to get together, eat, socialize, and be merry. I remember the very first time I ate here. It was for a lunch invitation from a good friend of mine I hadn't seen in a while. The first impression I got of the place was amazing. I loved the building where the restaurant was housed and all the interesting decorations. It was almost completely full from the lunch crowd, yet this provided a warm and cozy feeling knowing that so many people had taken the time to come eat here even though they knew it would be crowded. I was fascinated by the large and extensive menu, and after carefully reviewing it, ordered the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Burger. It came with half a pound of meat, a soft fresh bun, and a whole bunch of krinkle fries. It was so big and delicious I can't forget how full I was when I finished eating it. Just eating there for the first time and I couldn't wait to return. I had set such high expectations of the place that many of the other times I visited the place I was disappointed. It could have been by the lack of training of the servers on the Knowledge of and explaining menu items, or by the timing on how to serve them. Or it could be by a mistake from the cook in cooking or preparing an item. Like today, I ordered Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer and the shrimp arrived overcooked almost to the point of burnt with the Assian Crisp Noodles a bit stale. So much so that I had to ask to see the manager to formally complain. The manager was a friendly young lady who listened to me and admitted the shrimp could have been fried before they had just changed the oil. And she came up with possible solutions to the question: "What can I do to make it right?" Of which I choose for her to not charge me for the burnt shrimp and the bad dining experience they had caused me. I went on and ate the Lone Ranger sandwich with Onion Rings that were cooked right, and because of the manager's handling of the situation in such an effective way, I am sure to return, because there is something about Macado's that makes you want to "Just to be there."

Avoid at all costs! Not the place we thought it was! They don't value the customer experience or…read moretheir employees. No more money from our regular, daily customers!

I ordered online for pickup and was there about 10 mins later than it said my order was…read moreready...still had to wait 10 mins and the place was dead. But besides that, honestly my sandwich was so so good!

Cheese logs 10/10 Best thing on the menu! Titanic Sandwich…read more7.5/10 Potato Salad 9.5/10 Macaroni Salad 5/10 Brooklyn Bridge 8.6/10 Coleslaw 9.1/10 Decorations were amazing. Could spend all day looking around. Service was amazing! Definitely will be returning!