We will definitely be coming back! There is a large porch right on the river which made for a lovely evening. The bar options were great and we loved all of the food we ordered. We got the cheese curds, a bbq sandwich, and fish and chips. Highly recommend, especially for an affordable and casual dinner or date night.
Victoria Britt
My first time here, when I entered we wasn’t really greeted we sat at the bar. Maddie gave us menus and ask what we were drinking. The food was good I had the burger and she crab soup. The fried tomatoes was not good. Our drink were made good though. Our server Maddie was okay could have been better customer service from her. My overall experience was just okay. I mite come back cause the burger was good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Miranda Shearin
Food was excellent. We enjoyed eating on the deck by the water. Atmosphere at night was really cool with the lights. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nate & Bryan really made us feel at home. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meisha H.
It was a beautiful weather day and I was looking for a nice patio and found a nice casual patio at Mack's barge. Service could've been slightly better, but wasn't bad. Food was all fine, too! If I was in the area on a nice day, I'd try their patio again.
Jana C.
Avocado toast... 1 slice of white bread, cold slides tomato, and maybe a quarter of an avocado It is bland - no additional seasoning Side salad - 1/2 is wilted! Never again!
Barbara Roe
Absolutely horrible service food was not cooked fish and
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup, Fish and Chips
Mark W.
dirty restrooms means a dirty kitchen to me. staff has bad attitude... I've been there 3 times and it's always sub-par for food, service, and general atmosphere. such a great location and setting that is lost in bad management.
Owen P.
Mack's was a dismal experience - from the lackluster drinks to the dreary ambiance, it's a place best avoided. The staff's indifference and lack of professionalism only adds to the overall disappointment. Save your time and money for a more enjoyable night out elsewhere.
Andrew Heine
No draft beer, no iced tea, no hot fudge and no heat. Customers were wearing coats. Been here many times. Very disapponted. Our server was fixing his own mixed drinks at the bar. Very unprofessional. Date was 1/20.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Andy H.
No draft beer, no iced tea, no hot fudge and no heat. Customers were wearing coats. Very disappointed. Been here many times. Server was mixing himself drinks. Very unprofessional. Date 1/20. Will be their this week and may be last time if things not corrected.
Came here during lunch with some co-workers that said this place was pretty good. I gotta say, I was a little disappointed. Upon entering, I legit thought the building was almost closed it was so dead. If it wasn't for the exuberant lady that helped us, this place would've been just flat out dead. The lady that helped us was super friendly and nice. I don't know if she was the owner but kudos to her for being able to be so lively in such a time. I appreciated her very much. The food - just ok. Nothing earth shattering here... it felt like straight cafeteria food. Would I come back? Maybe? My hopes aren't super high but... maybe.. Food Taste: 3 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 3 Facility: 3 Ambiance: Small mom/pop divebar feel to it. Take a divebar, add some 'nautical' feel, and you're about there. Repeat customer: maybe? Dog Friendly: no
Angela Rutledge
The manager of Mack’s, Nathan, likes to beat up 120 pound girls and put cigarettes out on their body if you dispute a bill that is incorrect. This place is on a college campus. Avoid avoid avoid if you value your safety. Woman, please do not patronize this place for your own protection. At the very least, go with a group of 4 or more that you trust.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Clay
The manager, Nathan, used unnecessary force on a young woman last night. He physically assaulted her and put a cigarette out on her face based on a bill dispute. Nevermind the fact that this place is a total dive, they have literal criminals running place.I hope Nathan picks on someone his own size next time, instead of 100 lbs college student. I don’t think he'd fare as well.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Daisy Everett
don’t go here unless you would like to get beat up by a manager and/or have a cigarette put out on you. both have happened.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Dave Lawrence
Always enjoy eating here when visiting our grandson and ODU student. Can depend on the food to be prepared with quality, service was prompt and good value
We will definitely be coming back! There is a large porch right on the river which made for a lovely evening. The bar options were great and we loved all of the food we ordered. We got the cheese curds, a bbq sandwich, and fish and chips. Highly recommend, especially for an affordable and casual dinner or date night.
My first time here, when I entered we wasn’t really greeted we sat at the bar. Maddie gave us menus and ask what we were drinking. The food was good I had the burger and she crab soup. The fried tomatoes was not good. Our drink were made good though. Our server Maddie was okay could have been better customer service from her. My overall experience was just okay. I mite come back cause the burger was good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Food was excellent. We enjoyed eating on the deck by the water. Atmosphere at night was really cool with the lights. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nate & Bryan really made us feel at home. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a beautiful weather day and I was looking for a nice patio and found a nice casual patio at Mack's barge. Service could've been slightly better, but wasn't bad. Food was all fine, too! If I was in the area on a nice day, I'd try their patio again.
Avocado toast... 1 slice of white bread, cold slides tomato, and maybe a quarter of an avocado It is bland - no additional seasoning Side salad - 1/2 is wilted! Never again!
Absolutely horrible service food was not cooked fish and
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup, Fish and Chips
dirty restrooms means a dirty kitchen to me. staff has bad attitude... I've been there 3 times and it's always sub-par for food, service, and general atmosphere. such a great location and setting that is lost in bad management.
Mack's was a dismal experience - from the lackluster drinks to the dreary ambiance, it's a place best avoided. The staff's indifference and lack of professionalism only adds to the overall disappointment. Save your time and money for a more enjoyable night out elsewhere.
No draft beer, no iced tea, no hot fudge and no heat. Customers were wearing coats. Been here many times. Very disapponted. Our server was fixing his own mixed drinks at the bar. Very unprofessional. Date was 1/20.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
No draft beer, no iced tea, no hot fudge and no heat. Customers were wearing coats. Very disappointed. Been here many times. Server was mixing himself drinks. Very unprofessional. Date 1/20. Will be their this week and may be last time if things not corrected.
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Came here during lunch with some co-workers that said this place was pretty good. I gotta say, I was a little disappointed. Upon entering, I legit thought the building was almost closed it was so dead. If it wasn't for the exuberant lady that helped us, this place would've been just flat out dead. The lady that helped us was super friendly and nice. I don't know if she was the owner but kudos to her for being able to be so lively in such a time. I appreciated her very much. The food - just ok. Nothing earth shattering here... it felt like straight cafeteria food. Would I come back? Maybe? My hopes aren't super high but... maybe.. Food Taste: 3 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 3 Facility: 3 Ambiance: Small mom/pop divebar feel to it. Take a divebar, add some 'nautical' feel, and you're about there. Repeat customer: maybe? Dog Friendly: no
The manager of Mack’s, Nathan, likes to beat up 120 pound girls and put cigarettes out on their body if you dispute a bill that is incorrect. This place is on a college campus. Avoid avoid avoid if you value your safety. Woman, please do not patronize this place for your own protection. At the very least, go with a group of 4 or more that you trust.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The manager, Nathan, used unnecessary force on a young woman last night. He physically assaulted her and put a cigarette out on her face based on a bill dispute. Nevermind the fact that this place is a total dive, they have literal criminals running place.I hope Nathan picks on someone his own size next time, instead of 100 lbs college student. I don’t think he'd fare as well.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
don’t go here unless you would like to get beat up by a manager and/or have a cigarette put out on you. both have happened.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Always enjoy eating here when visiting our grandson and ODU student. Can depend on the food to be prepared with quality, service was prompt and good value
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Tacos, Fish and Chips