Whenever I'm in the area visiting from out of town, this is one of my go-to spots. The food is always good, and I've enjoyed several items on the menu over the years. The ribs are tasty, the prime rib is excellent, and the cheeseburgers are always a solid choice. It's your typical bar-style food, but it's prepared well and consistently hits the spot. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who happens to be in the area and is looking for a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Fish & chips were ok. I ordered this since pubs usually make a decent fish & chips but I got more fries than fish. Fish was flaky but wish there was more of it. Seems like a nice casual hangout spot but probably wouldn't return for the food. read more

Shooter McGee's - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Fantastic burger! Delicious onion rings (that stay intact)! Quick & pleasant service! Superb daily & game day specials! Truly a neighborhood gem. The wings are a staple & the locally sourced desserts are worth adding on. The rum mule was thoroughly enjoyed & is recommended (by my friend - I personally didn't try it). Relaxed elevated sports dive bar feel. read more

Shooter McGee's - Shooter's Signature Burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

You know that feeling when you discover something amazing right next to home and wonder how did I not know this before? That was me today! First time at Shooter McGee's, and honestly, it felt like finding a little hidden gem in the neighborhood. The place had such a lively yet cozy vibe ,friendly faces, warm lighting, and that classic pub charm that instantly makes you feel comfortable. I went with my husband and best friend, and it turned into one of those easy, laughter-filled afternoons that you never plan but end up cherishing. We ordered the Blackened Bistro Steak Medallion Risotto one with beef, one with chicken and the Grilled Pork Chops. Everything came out perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully plated. The risotto was creamy, the seasoning just right comfort food with a little kick. Sometimes the best moments really are this simple good food, good company, and a new favorite spot found by accident. read more

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Have lived here for decades and am just now trying this place. Upon entering, you immediately get a comfy, neighborhood bar vibe, despite the relatively modern aesthetic. Old fashioned- ummm, I'm not sure if this is how normally make their old- fashioneds or if my request for light syrup threw the bartender off, but my drink pretty much consisted of a shot of bourbon with an orange peel in it. I have noticed that some other establishments are less generous with their cocktail volume than others, so perhaps that is the standard here. Lobster crabcake sandwich - omg, do they have any salt left in the kitchen?? Perfect consistency and golden bun but the meat was practically inedible. I brought the issue to the manager's attention and he immediately took action, despite my insistence on paying for the meal. Stellar customer service! I'll try a second attempt with a salad next time. read more

Shooter McGee's - Unbelievably salty lobster cracked sandwhich and egregiously miniscule old fashioned - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I have been looking for a place that makes good fish and chips. I have been disappointed by other places in the area who consider frozen fish sticks and frozen fries as fish and chips. Shooter Mcgees fish and chips are legit and you definitely get your money's worth. Jeremiah was my server and he was impeccable. Very pleasant and polite and brought out malt vinegar for the fish and chips without me having to ask. I would definitely come back to try the Thursday BBQ rib special and the pork chops. read more

Shooter McGee's - Fish and chips and onion rings - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This was a most disappointing Mother's Day brunch . We have been there in the past, but today was poor. Has definitely gone downhill. Promised items not available: cut up fruit "not available", blueberry bread "not available. Burrito bland with no seasoning, no spiced sausage. Quiche Lorraine tasted to be store bought; home fries soggy and lukewarm. Far too expensive for the poor quality. read more

Walked in on this snowy day to meet my cousin and sister. Sat at the bar. Got shots of tito's. Tried the cheesesteak egg roll, in it piece there was a lot more onion than steak. Ordered the blacked chicken pasta, OMG the best pasta i've had. Definitely will becoming back for that. I've been here one time before and got the burger and it was the best. The service was good. The vibes were great inside. read more

Shooter McGee's - Blackened Chicken Pasta - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Been to Shooter's twice in the last month. I'd def like to check it out during the day to see how the vibes compares to the nighttime bar scene. I stumbled across this bar one night when looking for something lowkey in the Alexandria area. I can agree with some of the other reviews that mention it's more of a local's bar and they tend to receive the better service. Food is decent overall. I've tried the brisket grilled cheese and I was very impressed. The chicken wings were solid too. read more

I feel like I was robbed. I wanted to make this place my local pub I am from DC but have been living on the West End of Alexandria for three years now. I have always driven by this place, but never stopped then today my car was being repaired by my friend and I said hey why not it's Wednesday let me get some wings. TRASH! The Bartender was definitely nice and OK customer service but I literally ordered Buffalo wings with their shooters barbecue sauce in the side, a.k.a. glorified ketchup, and french fries with their cheese sauce. She clearly did not hear me order all this because they proceeded to only bring me wings with no sauce on them and two sauces on the side . The House made blue cheese tasted like Ken's ranch. I truly feelrobbed. I go to the bar for wings for the atmosphere and for the vibes. I know that I can buy my own 12 pack and make a much better 10 piece swing than most of these places are putting out nowadays, but it sucks when the bartender doesn't even hear what you order and they bring you a bunch of dry wings with no soul some basic House made blue cheese . I will definitely not be back again. If I could go get my money back, I would, but we know that's not how it works. The pictures you see attached is me giving these wings to my Mechanic who is hungry and ate them, but definitely called them basic as well. read more

Shooter McGee's - Wings - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came in on a late Sunday night to hangout at the bar. It was the end of the week so their inventory was short and they still made do; when I ordered the sliders the bartender asked the kitchen to cut up some rolls because they were out of the bread usually used for them. So I still got to enjoy what I wanted and both meals were great! Bartender made sure we enjoyed everything and was very kind the whole night. read more

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Never trust an establishment that refuses to give you an itemized receipt. The bartender working the night of March 24 goes off on me when I asked her for an itemized receipt. Yells at me and accuses me of not tipping 5 years ago. If I didn't tip its probably because she had an awful, entitled attitude. Dont trust this place. Only shady places don't give itemized receipts. read more

Everything is amazing the food - comfort all the way - the atmosphere - they have a jukebox and the service is outstanding They remember my name!! read more

Blackened chicken pasta!! Yummy The chicken quesadillas are good too, plenty of jalapenos in them if you like it spicy, I do read more

Shooters McGees's is a hidden gem! Their burgers are delicious! But their brunch menu is superb! I still dream about the banana French toasts! So good! They have a cool ambiance and service is friendly and attentive! There's parking and it's accessible! read more

The food here is amazing, but this afternoon, the female bartender kept switching back and forth between normal speech and mocking a speech impediment like it was some sort of inside joke with some of the regulars. Not a good look to mock people who have disabilities!! Also incredibly offensive to anyone who has a disability or loves someone with a disability. read more

Late night- New bartender but he was good but distracted with bar issues. External (patron) distractions as well "I was a bartender" and even an issue with a patron that pointed to an issue that I involved myself in. All was well. Good local vibe. A bit transitional overall. read more

Excellent neighborhood bar with food that's satisfying while you're drinking or having a few. The bartenders there are always very receptive and kind when you leave there. You always feel better than you arrived. Excellent customer service. read more

First time trying Shooter McGees for Dinner. The server sat us right away and i really like the dining area booths, it's pretty small inside but also has a very nice outdoor seating area. I got the Signature Shooter Burger & my partner had the Half-Rack ribs. The burger was way over seasoned, it tasted like i bit into pure salt. i couldn't finish the burger so i stuck to my fries. The half-rack ribs were good but it was lacking in sauce and the meat portion was not worth the price for half rack ribs. My favorite thing was the fries, onion rings (on the burger) & the mac n' cheese. For 2 people we spent about $50. I do think the food had lots of potential to be great if they just get the seasoning & sauce portions correctly! i would come again to try their brunch ! read more

Shooter McGee's - Barbeque Ribs - Half Rack - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I stopped by shooter McGee's after being recommended by City Kitchen's manager because their kitchen was closed. It was late at night after taking my daughter to GetAir trampoline park nearby so I did not get to get a full experience. However, the experience I had was a good one! Nice staff, did a to-go order of the steak and cheese egg rolls, and the ribs dinner. Food came out very quickly (maybe 10 mins) and everything was delicious! We decided to stick around and near the bar, despite having a toddler - everyone was very nice and interested in her so it worked out lol.. I would for sure go back for a bite or a drink. The food was so good; I forgot to take pics BEFORE eating lol read more

Shooter McGee's - Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Arrived around 6:30 pm on a Friday with my boyfriend and it was fairly empty but as we started eating the place filled up. I started with the french onion soup and it was delicious, 8/10. Better than most onion soups I've had before. Ratio of cheese, bread, onions, and broth was good and it was a decent sized portion. For my entree I got another appetizer because I wasn't too hungry. I got the shooters sliders, 5/10. My boyfriend tried a slider and said it was bland, tasted like "a burger you would have at a 4th of July cookout." The service and atmosphere were average, had bar area, dining room, and outdoor seating. Overall, we had a pleasant experience at Shooter Mcgees and would return. It's a good local and casual spot for families. read more

Shooter McGee's - Bowl of French Onion - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Thursdays karaoke night is where it's at and their desserts never miss! Also the bartender knows how to make a good mojito!

solid locals bar. Always open and the bar tenders know the regulars. Food is solid salad was large and they were kind enough to split it into 2 plates when I casually mentioned we were going to share Laid back relaxed and friendly environment. No frills with good service and good food. Not much more we can ask from our fav local spot read more

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4.5 stars. The food focuses on pub staples but does them well. I've brought my parents here for dinner and brunch before and everyone's been happy with their meals. Service is consistently good. The bartenders are great at remembering names and usually address me on a first name basis when I walk in. But where they excel is their happy hour. I'm a sucker for burgers and wings, and on Mondays and Tuesdays (respectively) those are on special. They have an especially great assortment of both. There have been many nights where I've polished a dozen wings with a beer or two as my dinner. Come for dinner, but definitely come for happy hour. read more

Shooter McGee's - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Cozy ambiance. There is outside and inside seating. I was seated right away. I liked that I can see the bars TVs from pretty much every table and still enjoy nice music playing in the dining area. Monday's is a good day for $12 burgers. The menu shows a good selection of beers and wines. I started with a classic margarita. Pretty good over all. I ordered the chicken wings and the half rack ribs with mash potatoes and coleslaw. The wings hit the spot. I was craving the buffalo sauce. Wings were meaty. Yum! Ribs were meaty and falling off the bone. Mash potatoes were not served with gravy. Coleslaw was what I expected. They served generous portions. I had enough left overs for lunch the next day. Servers were attentive and constantly check on me. read more

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Great food and beer for great prices. Came here on a weekday with friends and had 3 beers and the wings. The wings were cooked really well. The meat just falls off the bones. The beer is great. The Brooklyn Lager is highly recommended but the list is huge. The servers are really on point and it just feels like Cheers inside where everyone knows your name. They knew my friends names because they come here often. They obviously didn't know mine LOL. read more

I usually don't post about restaurant experiences because I rarely have a bad one. However, living in this era of blatant racism has compelled me to share for the first time, I experienced at this restaurant. My husband and I often dine at Shooter McGee's, where we celebrated our marriage shortly after saying "I do" at the Justice of the Peace almost nine years ago. It's our tradition to return to the same table every anniversary. Our experiences have always been wonderful until Valentine's Day. We made a reservation for 6:30 PM, and I was dressed and ready on time. Unfortunately, our special table was unavailable, a sign of the rude awakening to come. Our waitress was friendly and took our drink orders, then returned to take our meal orders. We chose their three-course special: a salad for me and crab bisque for my husband. I also ordered an extra appetizer, the steak and cheese egg rolls. But we waited--patiently, at first--for our appetizers. As we waited, I couldn't help but notice a couple of a different race, seated after us, receiving their burgers, which take longer to cook than our soup and salad. Other white couples ordered and received their food one by one while we sat there, still waiting. I finally caught our waitress's attention and expressed concern, mentioning how others who ordered after us were already enjoying their meals. I told her about our long-standing loyalty to the restaurant. She apologized and explained that the restaurant was overbooked. I calmly replied, "What does that have to do with us not receiving our appetizers while others who came after us had both their appetizers and entrees?" She promised to get her manager. When the manager arrived, I recounted my experience. Her nonchalance only fueled my frustration. While she apologized and offered to cover our appetizers and drinks, we had to wait longer for the food to arrive. When it finally did, my salad contained ingredients I had explicitly requested to be left out, and the soup was cold, soon after, the other appetizer arrived. At that point, I was done. I told the waitress we were leaving. She went to get the manager again, who returned with a check for food we hadn't received. She claimed she would cover it but insisted we pay for the drinks because we had consumed them. I was distraught, and as tears fell, my Davie knew we needed to go now. We paid the check and vowed never to return to the new "Racist Magee's." With nowhere else to go and every other restaurant booked, we settled for a sub shop. I had a chicken cheesesteak, and my husband ordered a steak and cheese. We went home, ate, and went to bed. I was emotionally drained and hurt by the experience, but I know this is only the beginning of our fight against racism. Shooter McGee's you may have ruined my dinner, but you certainly didn't ruin my night! read more

Laid back local joint with friendly bar staff and mainly local regulars. We've always had great service and the staff have been accommodating to any TV game requests. read more

This bar is just great! Great food, great service, great vibes. Came in today for a quick lunch with a friend. We were quickly sat in the bar area where John was our amazing server. He was able to share his insights on the food recommendations and was just a fun individual. I will always come back to this location.! read more

Brunch on weekends is really great ! Some outdoor seating is available during warmer months.

First time here and had a very pleasant experience sat at the bar was greeted right away. I felt the bartender (boomer) did a very good job she was very polite and attentive to the entire bar. So props to her. My meal tasted very good and came out quick. I got the southwest bowl and added chicken. I would recommend it to other people. read more

Shooter McGee's - Southwest bowl with chicken added. - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Update. Came here again to sit at the bar and eat...to attempt dine in again. FOOD: lol didn't stay so I didn't eat HOWEVER.. I have ate here before and I know all the food is delicious so it was a bummer AGAIN. I added a star because my previous rating was service only. SERVICE: still poor. Bar tables not cleaned still lack luster service & preference to regulars first. Ambiance: odd feels like the renovation unfinished. ... like they didn't make It to the bar side. It's a hole in the wall renovated before the pandemic but still has the old rustic feel in the bar area but doesn't match the dining area.. also it's really dark in there lighting is just poor. I really don't get it. read more

If you type in "quiet restaurant" this appears in Alexandria. However it's far from quiet. What do you expect from a sports bar??

As someone who's been in the restaurant industry; Shooters is a great local spot for those with an ambitious appetite. Portions are great and the ambience is casual with an alternative sound. Cheery regulars surround the experience of this small gem. Taylor (server) goes above the expectation with an attentive smile. Brunch is A1 -Cheers read more

Food was good. Had a great Farm salad with blackened chicken. Hubbie had the salmon dinner and the spinach was soo good. This was our first time there and really enjoyed the karaoke engagement. Great vibe, high energy and loved the mixture of customers. We will be back! read more

Never been disappointed with my meal here. Wings are phenomenal so take advantage of their Tuesday special!! read more

Shooter McGee's - Mango Habanero Wings - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The best thing about this place is the service. I was hesitant to come at first because of some of the reviews saying that they tend to regulars better. Not true in my case. My first time there exceeded my expectations. It's a nice place to chill with a small group of friends and watch football. Food is great, too! read more

Another great place, reading reviews and wanted something close to apartments we were looking at. What a great day $12 burger Monday with a side: fries, beans or slaw and 15+ burgers to choose from. I tried the McGee burger: crispy onions strips, cheese, bell peppers and basalmic drizzle with fries and the hubby got the old man cheeseburger with fries. Beautiful presentation of our food plus others seen. Delicious burgers n fries. Definitely coming back. Nice area and patio/dog friendly. Attentive waitress and owner/manager. Happy hour only in bar- will need to sit there next time. read more

Only reason I found out about this place was because my car was being serviced nearby and I needed to get something to eat while I waited. It's a small, unassuming restaurant. They were playing classics like "Money Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles, and it was empty for 5pm on a Monday. I ordered the lobster crab cakes and got sautéed spinach and sweet potato fries instead of green beans and mashed potatoes. I never eat lobster or crab, but I decided to splurge and I'm glad I did! Everything was delicious. Only feedback would be, they don't need to sprinkle sugar on the sweet potato fries. read more

Shooter McGee's - Lobster crab cakes, substituted sautéed spinach and sweet potato fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Ordered half rack BBQ and pork chops. They were very delicious and will recommend to my family and friends.