Nice service with welcoming atmosphere. Tasty cesar with anchovies. The leaves were huge and came whole, so it was a bit awkward to slice up and eat. But it was still delicious. The bacon wrapped filet mignon is worth an honorable mention. Mocha chocolate cake was too rich. read more

Point Richmond is decorated with historic buildings, quaint little shops, and great restaurants. Hotel Mac is at the top of this list in my opinion . I've dined here on several occasions, and I'm dazzled every time. The food is consistently amazing and presentation is always beautiful . My ideal Friday night, is dinner at Hotel Mac , then take a stroll through town...decent weather permitting, then returning back to the Restaurant for dessert and a glass of wine. There's usually a skilled piano player in the lounge to complete the atmosphere. Love that Cordon Bleu! read more

Excellent experience staying at the hotel Mac. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. Service is excellent. read more

I had the Salmon Salad at Hotel Mac. The salmon was thin as a cracker and it tasted like it was thawed in a microwave and was flavorless. More importantly something in the food caused me to have an upset stomache and diarrhea for two days. They also put bottled salad dressing on top of the fish which was also tacky. The salad had too many bell peppers and canned black olive. Totally raunchy and more importantly gave me food poisioning which can have long term effects on your health and is not a minor ailment. Food poisoning can contribute to arthritis. They also use cheap teas. They get one star for clean bathrooms and nice decor, however i wont be going back there to use the restroom even. read more

I love Point Richmond. I love the way the Hotel Mac looks. I've eaten here more than a few times over the years and mostly it's been good, sometimes mediocre, never great. Then they started doing a Monday night half price dinner. So every few months we go and I order a rare prime rib and salad and sometimes a martini and it's always good. My favorite table is at the top of the stairs above the bar. I love the energy and the people watching. An extra half star for location and atmosphere. read more

I took a look at the website when a friend recommended that we go here for dinner and my reaction was: "ok, if you have some reason to believe it is good." Apparently he did...I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious, if traditional American fare, and the service was marvelous. Oh, and on Fridays, all of their wine is half price. Sorry, let me say that again so it sinks in. Every single bottle on their not tiny wine list is the list price divided by two, multiplied by .5, however you get there it is a fantastic bargain to go along with some great eats. read more

Wanna disappear for a weekend to a really cool location that feels like SF used to? No beggars, tiny and funky and close to a saltwater park, a Starbucks, exotic restaurants, booze, jazz, theater (not cinema, live). Beautifully decorated rooms, a class restaurant, even the occasional train with crossbucks (find out what that is.) Our friends are still raving a year later about what a tiny jewel Big Mac and Pt Richmond was! read more

This is a great place for drinks. The bartenders are skilled and the wine list is well above average. You can even reserve the wine cellar for dinner. The decor is really wonderful and the atmosphere is first rate. It definitely brings you to a different place in time. Generally, the dinners are pretty solid. I had a dinner once when the vegetables were way over done and soggy. Last night they were perfectly cooked and slightly crunchy. I like things to taste fresh. I had the filet mignon with was slightly over cooked. The mash potatoes were really decadent. Everyone was happy with their meal. Good, yes. Outstanding....NO..it just misses. I like this neighborhood eatery. read more

I was in Richmond for business and found this hotel One of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Plus reasonable prices and a very classy restaurant which serves you delusions plates. Defiantly I'll go back and stay for few more days with family. Thanks to Irene for being such a nice host and hotel manager. read more

Faboulous food and service. The shaved prime rib sandwich, prime rib and pot roast are outstanding. Great specials regularly.

while the food isn't the worst i've ever had, the service is wonderful... excellent even. unfortunately that was a summary of their good points. this place is one of the more pricier venues for lunchtime options in Point Richmond. for example. 15 dollars for a cobb salad. if i were in the city, i might not blink an eye, but... come on, this is point richmond. you might insist that this is different from standard richmond, but 15 is still alot of money to be charging for a salad, don't you think? oh sure, they've got a huuuge wine and alcohol list, but hello? how many businesses do not have a strict drink and work policy these days? how about a separate lunch menu, to not tease us with? and... my god, who the hell was the penny pincher who runs the bar? he/she must have no shame, charging for a 10 oz glass filled 2/3 of the way with ice.. and 1/3 soda. what a deal! woot.! normally i wouldn't complain about the quantity you'd get for the price.. but nowhere in the menu does it say that sodas are 2.25, and do not come with refills. i will never go back there again. -3 stars for price and hidden charges.. read more

It's come to be my new "go to place", especially since after moving this is the closest spot to home capable of shaking up a fun something, providing an excellent dinner and having potential at an interesting conversation. Such as tonight... outstanding Snapper con ber blanc sauce, broccoli nicely crisp, and scallop pilaf. Some crazy Irish Vodka, yes I said Irish with a splash of Saphirre for the requiste Vespar and away ya go! I did get a tour of the wine cellar, banquet room and penthouse suite tonight. Great place to stay in li'till old Pt. Richmond. Maybe venture across the street to the Farmer's Market or Music Fest on Wednesday or 2nd Friday. Great spot... "Mortons of Richmond on the Point" read more

A frequent business traveler to the Richmond/Berkeley/Emeryville area, I discovered this gem on Travel Advisor. What an outstanding experience! Secured parking across the street, an superb Hotel Mac Restaurant (and bar). The rooms are each uniquely decorated with impeccable taste with equal care given to function. Free bottled water and beverages from the in-cabinet refrigerator. Little Louie's, another restaurant that offers excellent food AND service was an unexpected surprise too ($5 coupon for breakfast included for each day). I've already booked another room for my next trip three months from now. Sophisticated, charming, friendly, warm, cozy and very convenient to the area. read more

This review is for the Hotel portion of Hotel Mac; which sits atop the restaurant. Clean, Neat, Well-lit! I've got a big thing about well-lit. Especially after the whole ants in my room at the Doubletree...on the third floor?! My room at the Hotel Mac is the least expensive one at $99- per night including Breakfast! Two twin beds, a large window you can open with plantation shutters, and no less than five options for lighting up the hotel room itself. The bathroom is Clean and bright with a skylight, fan and two up lights, and another fixture. Nice. Here are the high points thus far: Free breakfast is at a Cafe across the street: When I went in for mine around 6:30 am the staff asked if I'd like it to to-go (which I did) and packed me a gigantic portion of beautiful fruit, a coffee, orange Juice, and fresh baked roll. Did I die and go to hotel heaven??? Beds Comfy - with cute room decor - this room has built ins full of random books and ceramic apples. The neighborhood is to scale. You can walk to no less than 5 other cafes and there is also the Sbux for those inclined. As well as two Thai places and two corner grocery stores. You can make it to the Pt. Richmond Bay on a 10 minute walk and there are scenic hiking trails right there as well. Great restaurant on the first floor with awesome specials and superior wine list. Needless to say - I think I found my new hotel. For you business travels: FREE WIFI & Printing read more

Came a bit late and sat at the bar. The staff acted like we weren't even there. After about 10 mins someone asked if we have been helped. We wanted to order a couple drinks and some calimari. The staff member said the kitchen had just closed. But we saw other people get some orders. So not sure what happened. read more

Well, I heard about Hotel Mac in Richmond but when I tried to find them online all it did was keep trying to connect. I used FireFox, IE and Google Chrome. I got a return call from the hotel. However I still cannot connect with their web site either using Google Chrome, Fire Fox, IE or Opera......Is any one else having problems logging onto their reservations web sit? read more

Such a cool frikkin spot - no wait on a weekend prime time, but busy and fun, total blast from the past vibe, half priced wine on Friday nights, a pianist, big portions. You feel like you're at the fanciest spot in a rural mountain town. Just go, and enjoy! read more

My go to place since 1986. Although the ownership has changed, the Mac is still reliable for a good meal with good service. They have had a rack of lamb on a special menu for some time now. It's wonderful and ranks right up their with the prime rib as my favorites. read more

Long time to try this place and it was just ok. Sat at the bar for a while waiting for my business associate to arrive after landing from China. Bartender was not very friendly and did not even attempt to serve me for almost 10 minutes. As with many places, it was more important for her to tend to her "duties" required by management than to wait on customers. Remove one star. Dinner was poached wild Alaska Salmon that was done properly served with steamed veggies and a "shrimp sauce" that was pretty much undetectable to me. Service was ok if a bit perfunctory. On the pricey side for the experience. Not sure if I'd go back. read more

This is my "go to" choice for a nice dinner out. Never had a bad meal in the 20+ years I've been coming here. Fried Calamari app is really good and never chewy. Sanddabs, Gorgonzola and Bacon wrapped Filet, and the Beet Salad have been some of my favorites. Staff is always very attentive. Excellent specials every night but Satuday. read more

This is a really great casual restaurant I took a number of friends here a few times.. And the food served to us was always fresh and salad was taste and crispy.. There's also a bar area where you can just hang out before you leave.. If you happen to just want to chill.. And get a little loose! read more

First class bar (or was it the company?). Excellent meal (or was it the company?). Gentle ambience (or was it the company?). Tell your waiter, while looking into your companion's eyes, "Check please. And a room key." Yep, the rooms are classy, too. Especially with the company. read more

Amazing hotel and service!!! I used priceline and got a room so bad I couldn't stay. It was in Oakland which I was ok with even though i did not select oakland in purpose i selected Berkeley and Pt Richmond. Anyway i went to my room and the entire floor was wafting with cigarette smoke. So i turned my key back in and might not get a refund but I did call Hotel mac on a whim and got an incredible room and incredible service. The rooms are clean and sticked with books to read, free beverages, shampo, bathrobes cable etc. The sweetest lady got me through check out and even walked me to my room and my car. She had also given me directions from oakland. They do have some discount programs with affiliations if you ask. Even if i don't get a refund on my first room I'm so happy to be here its not even bothering me and i usually woukd be upset. I also would've been happy with any non smelly room but I was more than. Impressed by the this place. The rooms are not modern hotel rooms (they are quaint in style) but they lack nothing and offer more. Can't review restaurant yet but looked neat on the way in. I WILL stay here again and I never say that. read more

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Bartender slow as all get out with a empty bar...not a good sign. Never asked if we wanted a menu or anything else after I ordered I had to tell him my friend wanted a beer too..He was all kinds of friendly when we were leaving.. too bad should had tried that approach first. read more

Been going here for about 15 years now, never disappoints. The service and food are always 5 star. Went for Thanksgiving last year to avoid the job and mess of cooking all day and will probably return this year. Great Food, Great Cocktails, Great Service... ps if you haven't had a whiskey old fashioned and always wanted to This is the Place. read more

We stayed in one of the new extended stay rooms (the Carriage House) and couldn't have been happier. The room was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful and the manager Irene was so wonderful! Will certianly reccommend this place to any friends who are going to the San Francisco area. The extended stay rate was incredible as well. Great little section of Richmond. read more

Very cute place.Love happy hour-$3.00 for starters and cheap strong drinks! Great place to go and work on the computer for a couple hours..snack..drink in the middle of the day. read more

Greetings, I started going to Hotel Mac 6 years ago while attending a class nearby. Rooms are great, the bar and restaurant are what other establishments should use as a standard. Wife and I have been coming back for an annual 2 night visit that we look forward to. Secure parking, secure rooms, never a problem. Staff is great. Looking forward to our next visit September 2013. See you then. Carl and Claudia read more

Hotel Mac is absolutely amazing! This is by far the best hotel in the Richmond area. Not only are the rooms very nice and clean but the service is second to none. Thank you to all the team at Hotel Mac for a great stay. I will definitely be staying with you again! read more

AMAZING drinks. I've seen the same bartender there a few times and he makes a mean Manhattan. Cute vintage couches and chairs for seating. Intimate lighting and attentive staff. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting point Richmond area. read more

Friendly service, excelllent happy hour menu. Great events and wine tastings. THere is no place like Point Richmond, and Hotel Mac is part of the soul of this charming village! read more

The Mac (reason number 7 of why I love living in Pt. Richmond) is the kind of bar I would want to get in a gun fight in. If you are looking for atmosphere then this is the place. The people are friendly. The food is pretty good. We eat from the bar menu most of the time. It's just too expensive for what you get. hey really should just cut prices 30% across the board. The thing with places like this...Pt. Richmond is a bit removed. To go anywhere else you have to drive a good distance which means not getting that 2nd, and certainly not that 3rd drink. So Hotel Mac has the kind of leverage that the only lady on a submarine full of men would have. It doesn't matter that she's ugly, she still gets a lot of attention. SO Hotel Mac, it doesn't matter that the food isn't worth as much as they charge, they get it because they really are the only nice rest. in town. Still, it's a fun place to go, especially when your friends are treating. read more

The hotel is managed separately from the restaurant. Both offer a rare glimpse of what used to be before chain hotels dominated the market. The main hotel has the restored suites with luxurious accomodations more like small apartments than rooms. It would be difficult to be dissatisfied with any of them. The Annex is a new building across the street with 3 rooms above office space. Secure parking is available and suggested as street parking Monday night is prohibited due to street cleaning. The Annex rooms are modern in design with high ceilings and skylights. Room 201 is the largest decorated in an African theme with vaulted ceilings, lots of wood and a separate breakfast area. It's the only unit with a microwave although all have refrig. Beware the occasional noise of shunting trains across the street at any hour of the night, otherwise the area is blissfully quiet. Hotel managers are very helpful. read more

My husband and I stopped in here for a Friday happy hour! We liked to lounge area - though some of the furniture needs to be re-upholstered/updated (the sofa fabric was ripped). The waitstaff was friendly and helpful and the drinks were strong! I ended up giving up on my Manhattan and purchasing a 1/2 price wine bottle! We stayed and enjoyed the company of others, the old-fashioned atmosphere, and the bar menu. Later, a piano player and a bass player entertained us with music! It was great! I would definitely go again - and have already recommended it to others! read more

So disappointed. I am 32 years old, and have frequented here since I was a young child. The Hotel Mac has dramatically slid down hill, this is not an isolated incident. The last three visits have been such a let down, the service was sub par waited 25 mins. Just order and the food was a 2 at best. What the hell happened!?! Such a shame to see a local historical landmark and lifelong favorite fall so far. read more

I lived in Richmond most of my life ,expect for about 5or 6 years off and on however I didn't start going to hotel mac until about 4 years ago. I love this place, its gives me that vacation vibe even though I'm still in Richmond. The food is excellent and worth every penny, nickel and dime of the cost. My husband love this place as well , one year we went for Valentine's then went back in March for our Anniversary. so if he had it his way it would be hotel mac for every occasion. I went there during my pregnancy a,few times too,I love how one of the bartender remembers me and ask about my son every time I go now. they also have a great happy hour and lunch deal if you want to get great but not pay so much. my mom is very picky but I took her to happy hour here once and she had no complaints to my surprise. never stayed at the hotel but my husband keeps saying we need to do a over night visit there even tho we live less thrn 15 minutes away. hotel mac is the spot in point Richmond for wonderful food and very welcoming read more

I have to agree with the vast majority of the postings here on Yelp. All are spot on when it comes to the bar tenders, ambiance, location, and more. BUT, my goodness, the maitre de belongs in a Cruella DeVille remake. I was there recently to have a local get away feeling....something offered by Hotel Mac and Point Richmond AND the wonderful theatre accross the street, (Masquers). I walked in and there, with the 'presence' and size of a cigar store indian, waited the maitre de who promptly looked at us and walked away. Her behive, bleached blond hair and horned rimmed glasses and her failed retail sales agent attitude brought the mood down all night. She never smiled or even met eyes with us. (Perhaps thankfully). Anyway, if you can steer clear of this robot and get to ordering, the waiter's are wonderful, the bus guys a blast, and the place has a real get away feel ...though just minutes from the hustle and bustle. The short ribs are to die for. The cocktails nearly perfect, (if not pricey). I'd stay away from the artichoke stuffed eggplant however, (why the hell I ordered this in a saloon style bar/restaurant, I'll never know but it was clearly my fault). read more

Stopped into Point Richmond without a reservation for either dinner or hotel and solved both by staying at the Hotel Mac. $145 ($160 with tax) for a large room with fluffy bed and large bathroom. Dinner was the pork loin rubbed with jerk spices and then grilled. Very tasty and generous portion. The woman who is the manager upstairs for hotel check-in is not especially friendly, but don't let her put you off of the rest of the staff, who were all very nice. The next morning I redeemed the coupon for continental breakfast across the street at Little Louie's. Food was great, but another grumpy lady there. Turns out, she's the sister of the hotel manager, so the bad mood runs in the family. For what Point Richmond has to offer in other ways, I chose to ignore these two wet blankets and just had a really relaxing time and beautiful sunset. read more

Definitely a fan of Hotel Mac. Party of four had the calamari, mac and cheese, short ribs and paella. All were terrific. Only drawback was large party making noise (not likely to be repeated), and seating areas are somewhat fractured, although part of the charm if you choose to see it that way. Staff and service are A+. When you are accustomed to the City, nice to have easy parking close by. read more

We used to dine here a long time ago but quit because the food was not good. New ownership brought very good food through the first of 2014. Until tonight. Filet was fatty and had too much stacked on top. Veggies with pot roast was nothing but onions. Only the 1/2 price wine on Fridays will bring us back for another try. Wait, damn terrific horseradish too. read more