McGrath's Burger Shack
4900 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
(252) 715-4455
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I just dined at your establishment and ordered two baskets of wings with different sauces. Unfortunately, when they arrived, they were visibly undercooked, posing a potential foodborne illness risk as outlined by the FDA Food Code and USDA poultry safety guidelines. Upon returning the wings, they were brought back to our table overcooked and burnt. When we inquired about the process, the waitress informed us that instead of preparing a fresh batch—which would have taken an additional 25 minutes—the kitchen re-fried the original undercooked wings. According to food safety regulations, partially cooked poultry should never be reheated in this manner, as it does not ensure proper internal temperatures or eliminate bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter, which are common in improperly handled poultry. While we appreciate the offer to remove the charge for the wings, the handling of this situation raises serious food safety concerns. USDA and FDA guidelines state that: • Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety. • Re-frying previously undercooked poultry does not effectively eliminate harmful bacteria and can, instead, increase health risks. • Proper food handling procedures should be followed to protect customers from potential illness. We wanted to bring this matter to your attention in the hopes that additional training and oversight can be implemented in your kitchen to prevent future health risks for other diners. We value local businesses and would love to continue supporting yours, but ensuring food safety is a top priority.
Really good fish and chips the grouper was the size of the takeout container well seasoned good breading. Everything was well season the fries were great.
The burger was great as well.
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burgers here are top notch! If you’re craving a really good burger, this is the place to go! The beer cheese is also a must! The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Luck of Irish Burgers, Mozzarella Sticks
Great Food! Our waitress was incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog, Irish Car Bomb Burger, French Fries
I hate to say it, because we were so looking forward to this place. The fried pickles were the only thing we enjoyed. The bang bang shrimp tasted like the frozen ones that come with the sauce at the grocery store. I could be wrong, but this is just how they tasted to me. As for the “bangers and mash”, I honestly think it was NOT good. I am not sure if it was authentic or not, but it was definitely not fresh. I would not recommend that dish nor would I return sadly. I was so excited for Irish food as I’ve always enjoyed it in the past. The floor is also very sticky.
The only positives were the fried pickles and the kind waitress.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
We have been there in the past and it was wonderful. This is the third time we have eaten there and it will be a while before we come back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries
I ordered two bacon cheese burgers with a fried egg and they saved me and my boyfriend from our hangover. Thank you so much. 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in near closing after long drive and they welcomed us in. Burgers and fries were excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All American, French Fries
I hate to say it, because we were so looking forward to this place. The fried pickles were the only thing we enjoyed. The bang bang shrimp tasted like the frozen ones that come with the sauce at the grocery store. I could be wrong, but this is just how they tasted to me. As for the “bangers and mash”, I honestly think it was NOT good. I am not sure if it was authentic or not, but it was definitely not fresh. I would not recommend that dish nor would I return sadly. I was so excited for Irish food as I’ve always enjoyed it in the past. The floor is also very sticky. The only positives were the fried pickles and the kind waitress.
Great burgers and fries, casual beachy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whiskey Burger and Fries, Irish Whiskey Burger
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Looked for a burger place and this came up. We came during lunch and it was kinda dead but lord the buffalo chicken fries were soooo good and then my husband got the jalapeno burger which wasn't bad he said. And I got the regular cheeseburger which was cooked perfectly. But those fries you need to try them! And the place was clean!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, service, atmosphere and entertainment… on point. Good burger.
Visited in Sept ‘24.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice spot good eclectic menu, live music on the Saturday we visited.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious ! I had a cheese burger and sweet potato fries that were to die for❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries
Great food amazing service loved everything about it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Irish Car Bomb Burger, Irish Whiskey Burger, Onion Rings
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