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    The Stix Icehouse

    4.5 (579 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Fried George's Bologna Sammich w Fries
    Tony S.

    The Stix is a fun family/dog friendly spot off Eldorado in McKinney. Visited today w some friends and came away impressed. Our waitress Charlie was friendly and attentive. My friend raved about their fried bologna sammie and it did not disappoint. Wifey had a salmon salad and she was very pleased. Try their fried jalepeno/ranch appetizer too.

    Semhar M.

    Great family friendly restaurant and bar in McKinney. The food and menu was nothing to write home about but they have tons of space for little ones and the Christmas decor was a nice touch. They have a huge outdoor play field with options to kick a soccer ball around, tire swing, and tree house. Our toddlers loved it!

    You're My Boy Blue burger!
    Chetan S.

    Now this a very fun place to be anytime of the day or week! Not only do they have so many fun things scheduled but even their seating and was so varied and mismatched that it had a quaint like-able ambience , like you are at a house party at your friend's home! Everywhere you eyes go there are interesting things on the wall and ceiling with customer appreciation notes such to quite a few areas! Courtney , who waited on us was charming , courteous and genuinely happy to be doing what she is doing! She gave us a lay of huge space that is the Stix and also bout the events held here! We ordered the Poison Apple (drink of the month)) which was great fun ! And The Aluminum Cowboy glass of beer was cold and refreshing! We had ordered the Burger with blue cheese and the salmon with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. Both were made fresh and prepared with care to make them both outstanding in taste and presentation. We plan to visit them over the weekend and evenings to enjoys the events organized here

    Chase Man's Breakfast Burrito
    Tammi B.

    First off, Shout out to Peyton, our server, for going above and beyond in making our dining experience special. He was so knowledgeable, efficient, and personable. Thanks again, Peyton. The food...so many choices and so hard to pick just one. I ended up getting the Chase Man's Breakfast Burrito with the steak covered in queso. It was very tasty yet a bit dry which was remedied with more queso. My friend had the grilled bourbon salmon and loved it. The restaurant was a little loud but had a great family friendly feel to it. The place was huge but the service made it feel quaint. Will be back if ever in the area.

    Carmen P.

    Cute little place, but if you're looking for ice cold beer (as advertised), this is not the place for you! Ordered an ice cold Dos equis, dressed with 3 limes. We received a plastic cup of warm beer with 1 lime ... Immediately knew it was not the place for us so we asked for our check. The check was $7.58 total. Handed her a $10 She brought us back $ 2. Planning to leave the remainder as a tip... but curious, we asked why she didn't include the $.42 and she said "well that's just the way we usually do it; if it would've been over $.50 we would've rounded up... that's just what we've always done... I would otherwise have to ask the bartender for change every time... (does that make sense?) - yes ... ^^ that is exactly what she said! As we were leaving, she asked, "did you want me to go get the $.42 we giggled as we were leaving.

    Funnel cake fries
    Raquel M.

    This place was so cool! Even on a rainy day, seems to be very family friendly & also just a cool place for adults. I enjoyed the Cali chicken sandwich & the funnel fries. Service was decent, I like how you choose your own table & the server just comes to you

    Frozen Marg with Blood Orange
    ravi c.

    This place has been on our must try place to eat. Finally got to try on eve of our anniversary with another couple. They have open seating, we got there little before 9pm. seated ourselves. Ordered beers and nachos as appetizers. Beers were great, nachos were not so good, thin and burnt. Ordered the appetizer sampler on the happy hour menu and frozen marg with blood orange flavor and tajin on the cup. Orders had mix up, we got the fried pickles instead of fried jalapeño's and marg came with salt instead of tajin. Waitress was nice enough to give us fried Jalapeño's and another marg with Tajin. Appetizer sampler was great, fried Jalapeños are a must try. SO ordered Veg tacos and we ordered patty melt. Tacos and patty melt tasted great. Overall a good experience and good food.

    Bbq burger
    Jake T.

    Really cool locally owned restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. So many cool things for kids and adults to do (cornhole, ping ping, disc golf etc). Got the Frito pie which was alright nothing too crazy but loved the appetizers we got. Also has good happy hour specials. Would for sure recommend!! Will absolutely return.

    Menu
    Allyn D.

    The place was busy, it's a seat-yourself kind of place. The vibe is very lively and jolly, the current theme is Tinsel town, some employees are wearing Christmas outfits. The Grinch came by and went to say hi to the kids. The alcoholic beverages were pretty good, they don't skimp on the alcohol for sure! I ordered the Serrano ceasar salad, it was a little spicy and sweet. I added blackened Salmon which is a little bit on the salty side( I think i prefer the original Caesar salad ). My son likes his burger with bbq sauce , fried onion and bacon. Hubby had the dirty dog which he likes, I didn't care much for the chili sauce that came with it, had a little bit much cumin I think. Our Server was very friendly and she made sure to check on us . The live music was an added bonus. I would definitely come back again, the place and the vibe is pretty fun.

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    The fried jalapeños are my favorite! There is a massive outdoor area with several different play areas for children.

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    2 months ago

    They need a host. It's open seating, and it's chaos on a busy evening. People become very aggressive claiming tables.

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    Really fun place to go with the family on a weekend. When the weather is good this is a must go kinda place.

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    Jose was awesome! Funny and quick. He recommended the best drinks and food. We were pleased and the kids played a lot

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    1 month ago

    Pretty cool spot! Burgers and Beer were great! We sat at the bar, service was was wonderful!

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    Charlie was amazing!! She always greets us with a smile & super attentive. Highly recommend Styx Ice House.

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    Frozen burgers frozen chicken strips. Taste is off, which is sad because place is cool but food is severely lacking.

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    Ask the Community - The Stix Icehouse

    Do they accept contactless payments when you dine in?

    Yes, I paid with tap to pay last time I went. They bring the device to your table.

    Do you take reservations?

    Hi there- we are open seating and do not take reservations for our primary areas. We do have a private party room that can be booked for larger events and if you call ahead with large parties, our managers will always work to accommodate with ease!

    Are there TV's outside for watching football?

    Yes mam! we have 5 TV's on the porch!

    Is there a weekly trivia night?

    There is! Every Tuesday!

    What vegan options are available?

    From what I can see only veggie tacos, sorry

    Is Stix dog friendly? Is there a dog park?

    We love furry friends at The Stix. We ask that they are on a leash while on the porch and while we don't have a "dog park" per say, we do have 14 acres of wide open spaces for you and your pup to roam. About half the folks on the porch every day… Read more

    Do they have gluten free bread for sandwiches?

    No Gluten free

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    Harvest at the Masonic

    Harvest at the Masonic

    4.4
    (1k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Four of us decided to check out Harvest... Saturday night for the first time. Let's start with the…read moreserver. Adriana was great. Had a really chill vide. Super patient with us, answered all of our questions, made recommendations, and very attentive. Will ask for her again. The menu was a cornucopia of drinks and eats that sound amazing. We had the pimento cheese spread, two orders of the chicken fried steak and two orders of redfish. Everything was spectacular. We can't wait to go try other items on the menu. While waiting for our table we wondered up to the 3rd floor. They had live music. The place was jumping up there. We are going to have to look up who is going to be playing and have another married date night. The only downside to the evening was unfortunately the host at the front door. He was rude and severely lacking in communication skills. If anything else had me "meh" I would have taken stars away but everything else made up for his shortcomings.

    Nice place, nice staff (server Cat was very helpful) - but food way below expectations…read more Summary - "If that's Wagyu, I'll stick with trim steak." Booked table for anniversary. Once seated we waited nearly an hour for the food, and it arrived with one good plate, and a $55 "Wagyu" which was a small, twisted piece of sinewed, chewy meat with cold, soggy veggies and mash. Sent it back, and my wife was finished by the time the replacement came - which again, was about as 'Wag'yu as a pup's tail. They kindly removed cost of my meal, and we got anniversary desert. Nice building and staff working hard - just set your expectations accordingly.

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    Union Bear Brewing - McKinney

    Union Bear Brewing - McKinney

    4.6
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    Union Bear has quickly become one of my favorite spots in downtown McKinney. The fact that they…read morebrew their own beer right there on site is a big part of the draw for me. I am not usually a dark beer guy but the server talked me into their schwarzbier and I ended up ordering a second one. If you are into porters and stouts they have you covered, and if you lean lighter there is plenty on the board too. The food held its own right alongside the beer. I went with the burger and it hit exactly the way a good pub burger should, juicy with a solid char and fries that actually get finished. My wife ordered the pappardelle on a recommendation from the table next to us and she was not sharing much of it, which tells you everything. We started with the chips and queso and cleared the bowl before the entrees even landed. Great vibe inside, big patio, and the service kept our drinks full the whole time. This one is an easy recommend.

    Great experience at Union Bear Brewing Co…read more Customer service was on point. Our waitress checked on us just enough without smothering us. I'm not a fan of constant interruptions while eating, so that balance was appreciated. The place itself is awesome. Plenty of TVs, a great layout, outdoor patio, and a great bar area. Perfect hangout spot whether you're with family, friends, or just grabbing lunch solo. Prices are reasonable and competitive with similar spots. The downtown McKinney location is ideal and easy walking distance to other shops and restaurants, so no need to keep driving around. Food was great. The burger was juicy and flavorful even well done. The salmon was also well done with crispy edges and a slab of butter that melted right over it great flavor. Hoping that butter option is available for the steak because that's next on my list. Sides were solid too. Only thing I wasn't big on was the fries. They're super thin, so they were crispy but had a slightly hard, borderline stale texture. Just my opinion though. overall still a great experience. Definitely coming back. Burger and salmon were outstanding, customer service was great, and the atmosphere makes it a spot worth checking out with family or friends.

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    11|17

    11|17

    4.1
    (528 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    If you are craving the kind of home cooking that actually tastes homemade, 11|17 is the spot…read more Everything is scratch made and you can tell. I went with the meatloaf since I kept seeing people call it the best thing on the menu, and they were right. It came topped with that house glaze and a pile of mashed potatoes, and it honestly tasted like something my grandma would have put in front of me on a Sunday. We also tried the pot roast, which was fall apart tender, and made room for the cobbler at the end even though we were stuffed. Big portions, fair prices, and the service was warm without being over the top. There is a sweet little story behind the name too if you flip the menu over. This has quietly become one of our regular stops in McKinney and I do not see that changing, especially with the great service and atmosphere!

    The place was clean, and the staff were very friendly. We didn't have to wait long for someone to…read moretake our order, and the food came out pretty quickly. The taco salad was just okay , my husband liked it more than I did, but it wasn't something I'd personally crave. The burger, however, was great ! The meat was cooked just right , juicy and tender. The French fries were very flavorful, though slightly on the oily side. For dessert, I tried the cheesecake brûlée and really enjoyed it. The top was nicely burnt, just the way it should be. I also ordered the sangria , I have to say it wasn't really my taste, but my husband liked it since it was on the stronger side. Overall, a good experience and I wouldn't be opposed to coming back .

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