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Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington

Our name might sound casual, but our food and service are anything but. We are a true American Grill offering an eclectic menu of steaks, seafood & prime rib with a Southwestern/Cajun influence served professionally in a rich, classic motif. Whether, you are new to Mac’s or are one of our many long time regular guests, we look forward to seeing you soon.
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56 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(56 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 56 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(32)
  • special occasion(18)
  • great for brunch(14)
  • fit for foodies(11)
  • romantic(11)
  • great for lunch(10)
Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington Reviews List
Review 1 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

familyl dinner

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"six of us met for dinner on a Friday night -- place was really crowded and very noisy -- we couldn't hear much of our conversation without shouting -- so while the food was good -- I wouldn't go back on the weekend -- maybe during the week It is quieter"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

nice place

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was great just a very loud restaurant. You would think a fine dining place would be quieter."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just a great place with great food

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Macs is a great little place with wonderful food and impeccable service. It is great for a romantic dinner or casual lunch. I am a major foodie and it is in my top 5 of all time."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Way too Loud and crowded.

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The open seating process worked great and the restaurant called to confirm the reservation. The server was good, but he had to dodge tables to get back to us.
There were four in our party. Two loved the food; two found it overpriced for a tastless steak. (Steak samples were offered to those with different food choices and they agree that the steaks were tastless.) Some of the plates were cold.
We tried it. It was expensive for the overall experience. The tables were crammed in to accomodate more people and it was LOUD!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 5 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not Romantic

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food and service was awesome. Having never been here I made the mistake of chossing it to be a romantic opportunity with my wife includiong having flowers delivered. There is nothing romantic about the place. It is extremely loud. A raised voice is needed to have normal conversation. Will go back however knowing what to expect. food and service was worth it."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything but the High Touch

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great food, fast service but not quite as attentive as we are accustomed to. We had a reservation and it was ready when we arrived and in a good location. The waiter quickly arrived at the table to take our order. Two menu were available-- the food menu and a wine list. While they had a very nice bar, there was not a listing of available bar drinks.
Once the initial round of drinks was provided, the waiter never returned with an offer to order additional drinks. He seemed to be most interested in taking a food order. Once the food order was delivered, the waiter returned just once over the next hour or so to check on us."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went here for our first

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went here for our first time to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. The manager (owner?) was so friendly and accommodating, and the staff was as well. The all-you-can-eat salad (so cheap!) was EXCELLENT, as well as the baked potato, prime rib and filet mignon with bearnaise, crab meat & asparagus (that was the special). We were extremely impressed with how fast our food came out - especially for a Saturday night. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Neighborhood Gem

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"They keep on delivering year after year, great for lunch, weeknight dinner, or weekend with family."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was our first time at Mac's. The entire experience was absolutely fantastic. The hostess was very nice. Our server was fabulous- very knowledgeable about the food served in the restaurant and was very professional and personable. The food was delicious from the appetizer to dessert. I will definitely be back! This is our new favorite place. My husband said he will also be using this as a new destination for his business dinners."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
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Review 10 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A perfect evening!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"As always - great food, great service!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food always consistent,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent food always consistent, unlimited salas always fresh and special of the house roast beef .....bone in ..... is to die for"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

22nd Anniversary Dinner at Mac's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Was our anniversary everything was wonderful. We all tried something new and was not disappointed! From chicken fried steak to prime rib
Great taste, great service.
This was my first time to make reservations and we have been there many times over past years. Thank you for being in such a perfect location.
This may be a great substitute for Ruth Chris and your service is much faster. We must try your filet next time.
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Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was very good. It

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was very good. It was very loud. We were a party of four and it was very difficult to hear the person across the table. They could not find my reservation but we got a table quickly anyway."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2010
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Review 14 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food and server service was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food and server service was extraordinary. There was a problem with our appetizer, kitchen did not prepare it in a timely manner, so it came out late, and we were still enjoying it when our entrees came. Server very apologetic, and he was overall a very attentive one."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We'll miss you Mac's

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place was my favorite for many years. We always had the best meals and their house salad had the best vinaigrette dressing & tons of blue cheese. It's the 3rd time we've been there where the salad was below par. The dressing is now tasteless and watered down. You can't even find the blue cheese anymore. Our main course has also been disappointing the last few visits. Unfortunately 3 times and we are out. We will miss going to what was our neighborhood hang out for a great meal, but at these prices it's just not worth it anymore."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2010
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Review 16 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Neighborhood Gem!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great neighborhood place that just keeps on delivering! Great place to have a business lunch, dinner with the family and friends. Very nice that they have a bar where you can also just hang with friends over a drink."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been going to Mac's since they opened. It is a great neighborhood restaurant and bar. They have a great happy hour, and the food is always good. The owner tries to be around to speak to the customers, I am sure he splits his time between Arlington and Colleyville. Nice guy, nice restaurant, wonderful salad and good brunch!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We dined here on Valentine's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We dined here on Valentine's evening. It was very nice, food was great, service was awesome. We will return in the future."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We ordered the fish and chips.

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We ordered the fish and chips. The hush puppies were left uneaten (save one bite) by both my wife and I as were most of the french fried potatoes which were served cold. Most of these were left on our plates. Neither of us cared for the slaw. My wife left hers on her plate uneaten.
Although we ate the fish we both considered it below the quality of Long John Silvers, and I am not trying to make a funny statement about the fish. The only two items that we felt were worthwhile were the bread and the water --- seriously.
We found your restaurant clean and presentable and the staff was courteous, but no we will not be returning. I always am reluctant in giving a negative review about almost anything. It seldom causes a change. HB"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
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Review 20 for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a Valentine's Day

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was a Valentine's Day event. The reservations were actually ready a bit early. The flowers delivered to the table were a big hit. The service outsatnding. Our waiter even provided extra silverware on our deserts to make shating easy. A memorable dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mac's Steaks & Seafood Arlington
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic