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Mack and Kates
Sophisticated Southern and Gourmet Country are great ways to describe the cuisine at the charming Mack & Kate"s Cafe. Named after two sisters, MacKenzie and Kathleen, our family owned and operated establishment will make you feel right at home. Started in a small, sleepy town, Mack & Kate's humbled beginnings took place in a small service station. This charming little destination dining spot grew over eight years, resulting in the Strawn Family relocating Mack & Kates to Franklin, TN.
We enjoy seeing our friends from our early days and our new friends here in Franklin.
We use the freshest and finest when it comes to our ingredients and always support local farmers and growers. We pride our self in our accommodating and knowledgeable service team and the ability to consistently feed our customers what they are looking for; the freshest from the best.
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96 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 96 reviews
5 stars
(40)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(59)
- fit for foodies(55)
- special occasion(43)
- romantic(32)
- great for lunch(18)
- good for groups(14)
Mack and Kates Reviews List
Review 1 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mack and Kate's always have the freshest and most amazing dishes that truely are delicious. I recommend it for everyone."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I rarely review, but had a very mediocre experience at a restaurant that charges like it is something it is not.
Made a reservation, and our table was a seat at the seat yourself table top bar top area. Arrived on time and notified the server that we had a movie at 830 (90 minutes from our reservation). Took 15-20 minutes before we had drinks, 45 before salad, and 75 in before we were told food was the No. 2 ticket. Finally, a bread basket arrived. Our food was out 15 minutes later. It was good, but certainly not on par with the many other options in the area similarly priced... Our server was apologetic about the kitchen delay, and offered a dessert. So, not his fault I suppose, but will likely go elsewhere for our next date night..."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food, Disappointing Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great but the service was disappointing. You know it is bad when you have to ask another server for help. Maybe not always like this but our server also had a large table that seemed to monopolize his time. With that said, I would still go back. In my view, once is an outlier, twice is a pattern."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great little cafe.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Food And Attentive Service. Have Already Recommended To Friends And Will Return Again."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Franklin so so.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was truly expecting more from this restaurant. It was average food and service."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 6 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Surprise space in a strip mall
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time to Mack and Kate's for a business dinner. Food and service were great. I was suprised of the 'feel' of the restaurant with it being in a little strip center, but it was much nicer than I expected.
Two of us had the scallops and we both agreed they were outstanding. The other two in our party were please with their choices as well."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We waited a long time for our food, which was blamed on a big party that was ahead of us. My husband and I both had the lobster macaroni and cheese, which we get at restaurants often. It was watery and a couple bites of the lobster didn't taste that well. The friends we were with had the burger which was described as "okay" and the chicken pasta which was described as "good". It's not on our list to go back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 8 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great seasonal menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was really good. Their menu changes seasonly. Mixed drinks are a little pricer than they should be. Only complaint is they didn't update their website with the new spring menu (and the online menu didn't say winter), so what I planned on getting wasn't available. But I loved what I ended up getting, so it still worked out. I had the chicken, pasta, asparagus dish - delicious. My hubby had the meatloaf, which he loved and said he'd get again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
sunday supper offered a limited
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"sunday supper offered a limited menu; good comfort food. The bacon mac and cheese was woth the trip."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently great food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently great food and service."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We'll be back
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I enjoyed a lovely dinner at Mack and Kate's last week. He had the pork loin (superb) and I had the pasta. The pasta was very good, but very rich (probably more rich that I would've preferred). The coconut cake was divine! Aside from good food, our favorite part of the restaurant was the ambiance and romance. The decor is romantic and the restaurant was lacking children (which was a nice change from many other Franklin restaurants). Our server was outstanding, made great recommendations and read our table well (which meant that he was scarce so we could enjoy a nice, romantic dinner)."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding food. There were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
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"Outstanding food. There were five at our table and everyone ordered something different. All the food was great."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Restaurant - wait
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent Restaurant - wait staff is exceptional - food is fantastic"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This Family Knows How To Do It!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Brunch at Mack and Kate's was a delight! From the 'at home' atmosphere to the service to the food, an A+! Have been to Macke's many times and now must try M's. This family knows how to do it! The "Fried Green Tomato Benedict" is a must!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very Nice Experience. Shrimp and Grits were Stellar."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mack and Kates is one of those
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mack and Kates is one of those places where you don't even need to look at a menu. The servers were outstanding, offering a wonderful wine that suited my taste and a meal to match it. They had many ideas on how to mix and match seasonal items that were all delicious. It was comfortable, tasty, affordable and a find!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mack & Kates is a very comfortable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mack & Kates is a very comfortable and friendly place. We really enjoyed the ambiance and the food. Definitely will go back."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, Restaurant was quaint. Will definitely return."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cozy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
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"Cozy atmosphere with good food. The fresh fish, mahi mahi, was perfectly cooked with creamy orzo pasta and a salsa on top. No heavy sauces, just fresh food."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I have started
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I have started trying a new restaurant every Friday night and Mack and Kate's was our choice this week. I had their fried pork chops with Gouda mac and cheese and steamed broccoli and my wife had the shrimp and grits and a house salad. Everything was delicious.
The only complaint I had was that the portions were a little small for the price. I ate everything on my plate and was still hungry, where at most restaurant's I fill up and have leftovers for lunch the next day. For the money, I felt like there should have been more or at least included a salad. Not much of a complaint, just letting you know what to expect."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice experience. Sophisticated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice experience. Sophisticated southern food. Very good."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 22 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent flavors in all their
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent flavors in all their dishes! Fantastic food!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Me and my friend felt rather ignored by the wait staff during our dinner visit. The food was not to bad but parts of the dish come out colder than others. I wish the music was not so loud, the louder the music gets the louder people talk. I think lunch is better than dinner."
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 25 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
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Review 26 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and Wine Treasures!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Such a lovely evening! Can't wait to return and discover other food and wine treasures created by Mack and Kates!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service with some unique menu items"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place, great atmosphere.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place, great atmosphere. Tables too close to be very romantic. Food combinations, flavors, etc. very nice."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A+ for MacK & Kate's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"This place is always great! Never had a bad experience! We went with large groups on two occasions and no one had any complaints at all."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A teriffic restaurant with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A teriffic restaurant with great southern cuisine. The waiter was attentive but not overbearing. Nice atmosphere, not to high end but just perfect. The food was just delicious with average pricing for a restaurant as nice as it is. Thanks..."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service and kid friendly. The food was kind of southern fusion like mac and cheese with lobster. It is not inexpensive but worth the money. Wait staff was creative with coming up with good kid food. I would give it 5 stars"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 32 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, service, and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, service, and the restaurant itself. We had a bachelorette brunch at 11 am on Saturday morning and we had a blast!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Once again food was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again food was excellent. The food definitely falls in the comfort food category with the pork chop and lobster mac and cheese the tops. Wife had the red grouper special which was excellent."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Come here all the time. Best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Come here all the time. Best original menu u have found in tr 28 years I have lived here in Nashville."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 35 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice upscale dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I went for the 1st time and were very pleased with the ambiance and the menu selections. The quality of the food was outstanding. My only negative comment would be in regard to the service. We had made reservations and the hostess seated us promptly. Once seated, our server did not arrive for several minutes. We had to flag down a server who announced that he was our server. Another party had been seated after us and was greeted promptly by their server who took their drink orders. Not happy with that situation. Secondly, our server never told us about the nightly specials as we overheard other parties being told. Two strikes. Otherwise, we enjoyed our experience very much and will return."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food with an exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food with an exceptional wine list"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 37 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent again. This place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent again. This place is outstanding. Wayne always gives the best service and makes you feel like family."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 38 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorite places
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of our favorite places to eat in Nashville. Food is always fabulous and fresh!! Never disappoints and the service is always the best."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The shrimp and grits were
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The shrimp and grits were wonderful; the beef, mushroom pasta dish had way too much olive oil. The salad was very plain (mayo and lettuce?), the crab cakes were nice but certainly nothing to brag about although their presentation was beautiful, and the chocolate dessert (flourless chocolate cake) was a bit dry. The waiter was excellent. I was excited to go but considering an average price of over $100.00 for two people for dinner (including tip), I was disappointed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 40 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This restaurant never disapoints.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant never disapoints. The food and service are always outstanding."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 41 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been several times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been several times & it has always been fantastic. The sea scallops are my favorite but there are plenty of other top notch menu items to choose from all of which are superb!! I highly recommend MacK & Kate's."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I'm a food blogger and eat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"I'm a food blogger and eat out a lot. I have eaten at the newer M restaurant and I think I liked Mack and Kate's just as much if not more. We started with tcrab and avocado salad. While tasty, it lacked crab, but was delicious. Probably wouldn't order it again unless they added more crab. The special was Trigger fish with Risotto and was excellent as the waiter had recommended it would be. We also had the steak and biscuits which were perfectly prepared along with amazing crispy truffle fries. I would come back to get that sandwich. We were too full for dessert, but I know (from M) that the blackberry cobbler is sensational. Great atmosphere. Seating not very comfortable."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 43 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
don't really have a rating
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"don't really have a rating for Mack & Kate's because we didn't get to eat there ! They aren't open at night anymore. We were in town visiting,and drove 20 mins from our hotel and couldn't get in, so I called and the voice message said they aren't open for dinner anymore. They REALLY need to update their hours with Open Table so that people can't make reservations for dinner !!!!!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
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Review 44 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not recommended due to service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was across the board excellent. I cannot recommend the restaurant because the service bordered on incompetent. The dining room was only half to two thirds full and the staff did not seem overly stressed. We were briefly acknowledged upon sitting down but we sat there for about 15 minutes before the water glasses were filled and drink orders taken. Apparently there were several specials but we did not hear them. Several other tables received what looked like a complimentary tray of small biscuits but we did not. The second round of wine took at least 10 minutes so we just sat there not eating so we could enjoy it with our appetizer. A number of times our water glasses remained empty even though the server filled glasses next to us."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 45 for Mack and Kates
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never fails... Food was tremendous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Never fails... Food was tremendous and the staff, as usual, treated us perfectly!!! You can't go wrong with the servers.. All are good. Fried green tomatoes, beef tenderloin, scallops, lobster Mac N Cheese, and peanut butter pie... And it was as good as it sounds!!!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mack and Kates
Based on the average of (51) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate