McCray's Tavern Midtown

Easy to find from the MARTA. Modern yet cozy atmosphere for an early dinner. Seasonal menu and cocktails for most palates. Full meals for everybody from red meat to vegan which we really appreciated. Got a little excited about the shrimp tacos so forgot to take a snap till mid-meal, but good looking and good tasting stuff. Reasonable prices to boot.

Their gluten free bun option was the best I've ever had, idk if they just actually toasted it correctly or if it was a different kind of bread than I usually get but it was SO delicious! I ordered their Smash burger - I'm not going to lie, I've never had a smash burger before - but this was absolutely delicious. My partner devoured his in like 3 minutes so it's safe to say he enjoyed his as well. Loved the atmosphere in there too, just super chill, clean, great for families or big groups and also perfect for couples to grab a quick meal before a show. Highly recommend

I was very disappointed in my experience at McCray's. We reserved our dinner two hours before our event thinking that that would be enough time to sit down and enjoy. When we arrived. We noticed that there was a long line of people and they seemed to have reservations as well, and they sat everyone at once. Unfortunately I do not think the kitchen or staff could handle the amount of people that they sat at one time as we waited over 30 minutes on our food to arrive and there were only 2 people in our party with simple orders and no modifications. We received our appetizer before we even received any type of beverages and multiple tables around us had incomplete orders delivered to their tables so portions of their party were eating before the rest of the table got their food delivered. Some of the staff seemed to be overwhelmed by the number of people there but there was an abundance of staff as we had someone different deliver each part of our meal. The food was about what you would expect from a tavern. I would love to give a better rating, but the service was not up to par with what I expect from midtown Atlanta restaurants where I visit often. I would be happy to give a better review if given the chance.

Visited 12/19/23. Cool little spot with a great burger. Really liked how the place was set up inside with the different levels/areas. Got the Sante Fe burger and my wife got the smash burger on a gluten free bun. Both were spectacular. Bun was toasted well, meat cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. Service was quick as well which was appreciated as we were headed to a show at Central Stage. I would definitely come back!

Neat little place. I have been here many times and would definitely recommend for brunch and dinner. The food was always great, especially the wings. Service seems to be average. Nice bar too. Highly recommend.

Was in Atlanta for work, found this little gem. Was able to watch the game, hit it on trivia night which was great. Good Food, Drinks, and great people. I would recommend hitting this place up if you are looking for good food and a good time.

I ate here after the Megan thee stallion concert was canceled and had a blast, mostly thanks to our awesome server, Sayde. From the get-go, Sayde was super friendly and made us feel like VIPs. I went with the New York strip and Brussel sprouts, and let me tell you, they were on point. The steak was cooked just right, juicy and full of flavor. And those Brussel sprouts? Crispy and delicious, just the way I like 'em. Sayde made sure we were all set without hovering, which was perfect. Sayde's top-notch service made our night. If you want great food and a server who knows how to make your meal special, ask for Sayde. She made our visit great!!

With the hostess, while there were many tables available in the restaurant, we were taken to a booth direct in front of the bathroom area/hallway. I personally wouldn't consider that's the best seating in the house, I wish the hostess would ask if that table/booth was okay before assigning it to any guests. With our server, although professional, we didn't feel the genuineness with our server. Food was okay, portions were okay (could be a bit more generous). Restaurant got busy and pretty occupied ~11am already. Seems like a popular spots. Lots of people with NFL jerseys. We didn't park in their parking garage, so I can't common on the parking and validation process. There are a few parking spots (free?!) in front of the restaurants (13th st). Overall, I may consider give this place another try when we are in the area.

Spend a couple of days in Atlanta with my fiancée. We came here with a friend who lives nearby. We actually came here twice. They have a good brunch menu. I ordered the french toast. I wish the serving was a bit bigger, but it was good. It wasn't gooey; it had a nice crispy texture. Our server was friendly. He was busy managing multiple tables but was quick to make his rounds. It was nice getting away from the outside humidity. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and the prices were cheaper than I expected, especially being in a popular part of downtown.

While visiting a friend in ATL, we stopped in twice. (Once for brunch, another for drinks) The food was ok. Service was super friendly. They have specials and events during the week. I hear their trivia is super fun. Plenty of seating.

I recently ordered food from McCray's Tavern Midtown to my hotel room, and I was pretty impressed. The food arrived promptly and was still hot and fresh, which was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the Southern Fried Chicken and a side of their famous Mac & Cheese. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, just how I like it. The seasoning was spot-on, giving it a deliciously savory flavor. The Mac & Cheese was creamy, cheesy, and absolutely indulgent - a true comfort food delight. I highly recommend giving McCray's Tavern Midtown a try.

I only had the wings and a drink here but the wings were rather large. Seasoning was descent but nothing to go crazy over. Definitely good bar food!

Decided to try McCrays since it was a short walk from my hotel. I sat at the bar and service was quick and the bartender was super friendly. There was even a DJ, which made the vibe even more enjoyable. Since it was still brunch, I went for the Chicken & Waffles. Chicken was well seasoned and flavorful, and the waffle was perfect. I'll absolutely return to try more menu items!

Nice cozy local spot in midtown Atlanta. Good daily specials with a large menu of food options. We opted for the Monday wing special (50% off all day) and enjoyed it!

Stopped by while in the area. We sat in the outside porch in the front and ordered, two types of wings, lemon pepper and sweet bbq. We also got Brussel sprouts and macaroni and cheese. I was not a fan of the Brussel sprouts because it had goat cheese on them and even though, I love goat cheese. I personally don't think it paired well and it was over powering. Wings could've been better more lemony for the lemon ones. We got two happy hour drinks that were decent, think it was the pineapple margarita. We went during happy hour hours and it was getting packed. Service was a bit slow but the server was nice and made up for the wait. They had live karaoke while we were there.

My friend and I were visiting from out of town so we ordered food through the Uber app to pick up. We were delighted with our selections. It was a nice size portion, with delicious taste. I got a burger and fries, while my friend got a chicken sandwich with mac and cheese.

We came to McCray's in search of a good burger, and found what we were looking for. Food: the lemon pepper boneless wings really hit the spot. They were fresh, hot and really flavorful. Unlike a lot of sports bars that have frozen nuggets that they use for boneless wings, these tasted like they were freshly breaded. The matador burger was really good. The sweet and salty bacon jam mixed with the spicy jalapeños was a great combo. The fries weren't the best. The texture felt like they were a bit freezer burnt prior to frying. The tap water also tasted a bit off. Value: the wings were an incredible value at $9 for a lb. The burger was a decent price too at $16. Service: our server was great. She was really attentive and ensured that we constantly had refills on our soda. She checked on us to make sure everything was okay as well Ambiance: this is your typical sports bar. It was a bit dark, the table was a little sticky. We had a few games (connect 4 and uno) at our table which was really nice while we waited for our food!

Absolutely love it every time I go, BUT the biggest problem I have is no Alabama Crimson Tide Flag. The Washington Commanders have a flag before our neighbors

We came here for a night of fellowship and ordered a few of their appetizers. I'm not a beer person but my waitress found one that I actually liked! I would definitely recommend the spinach dip because that was that was amazing

Kool vibe, good music and attentive wait staff. Food is bar food but hot and tasty. Try it out

This place has become one of our go-to spots. Good is consistently good and really nice staff. Shout out to our waitress Jenn who served us Wednesday night. She hasn't been employee of the month yet - but should be!

We got a espersso martini and a flat bread pizza. I've been to McCray other times especially this location. All the staff is very friendly and quick and the food is amazing it's on a $$ side. The portions are huge here and a wide variety of options. This place has a bar and booths it's clean and right next to Emory

If you're in Midtown seeking a quick bite, this place ideal. Nothing spectacular on the menu but a diversity of options. It gives sports bar vibe so comfy clothes ok. Staff on the younger side but generally decent at service. I ordered the salmon BLT which fell flat for me. Dry, needed a sauce, not the ideal bread for this type of sandwich and the salmon was massively under-seasoned (I didn't finish it). My guest enjoyed the roasted chicken so I was stressing over giving it 3 or 4 stars. It will depend on what you order. Stick to bar staples like wings and you'll be fine. Parking deck adjacent and some on street parking in vicinity.

The food was decent and the vibe was chill. We went on a weekday when they just opened so it was fairly empty. The drinks are high quality. Carson was our server and he was great.

Had a very mid level cheesesteak from here. Maybe everything else is good? Any recommendations??

Decent food. Dry wings. Slow service. Automatic 18% added to bill for a party of 2. Whats up with that?

The food was decent, but McCray's gave me the wrong order, Megan forgot about us for 35 minutes and never ended up fixing it, and then promised me she took it off the check after I asked her to, while still charging me for the food I never got. I pointed out that I was still being overcharged $25+ for food they forgot, and our server told me it was now taken off the check, while I could still see the charge for food I never received on the tablet. It was some straight gaslight bs. This is legitimately the first bad review I've ever left a restaurant in my life, but they seriously they don't give a fuck here, and they'll lie to you about your bill. Buy $16 drinks elsewhere, there's a bunch of cool places on the beltline that actually deserve your money

Such a cool local bar! On Friday they had karaoke and it was entertaining. The food was so good. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with a side of honey mustard. Hubs had fish and chips. Service was good. Beer specials. We were just in town for work but we would definitely go back! Prices were reasonable.

Strolling thru the city looking for a place to have a drink on a Friday night and stumbled upon this place. I knew it was meant to be when I walked past and it was Karaoke night from outside the window, I HAD to come in. I was able to sit at the bar, order some food and beer and also watch some great performances. Briona was behind the bar and was excellent and had an amazing singing voice as she was doing karaoke anddd servicing patrons at the same time lol. I ordered a country IPA that I saw advertised on the wall which was good and I also ordered the S&S Smash Burger. Didn't take long for the food to come out so I went to town on that burger. I couldn't come to a place that was doing karaoke and NOT put my name up there to perform so I signed up to do Nelly's "Ride Wit Me" and there wasn't a wait so I did it right on the spot.. i killed it of course because Karaoke is lifee! The crowd seemed to like it and sang along so I think I did good. I got sad when time got close to 12am because that's when I learned that they actually close at 12. I asked Briona about any other places that are open past 12 and she mentioned 11th street pub a couple blocks up. Such cool vibes at this place.

Always a good experience when coming here. The servers are attentive, and the food is delightful. The Benedict is wonderful, I substituted the Canadian bacon with chicken sausage, and it did not disappoint

I grabbed lunch here the other day and it was great. The ambiance is nice. They have a bar with plenty of seating and a few high tops by the window. It's a little too chilly to sit outside right now but there is outside seating. Along with plenty of dining room tables. Our server was nice! Super attentive and got us everything that we needed. Her makeup looked great. Im aware nobody cares and that has nothing to do with the review but I wanted to sling the compliment her way. Moving on. We started off with the brussel sprouts. They were good but really oily. They make them by frying them in the oil fryer - which makes sense why they would be oily, but there was a pool of oil at the bottom of the bowl. However, the goat cheese and bacon bits were a great add. The salads here are amazing. I saw some old posts saying the salmon was small or other complaints... the restaurant must have listened cause the portions were huge and delicious (see photos). My bf got the harvest salad with salmon. You can ordered it blackened! I got the Cobb salad but subbed goat cheese for blue cheese cause that's not my jam. The fried chicken here is OUT OF THIS WORLD. I love it. I can't wait to come back for brunch because I'm ordering chicken and waffles. Great place! We'll absolutely be back.

In Atlanta for a weekend and we were all starving, the hotel recommended this as a spot to try that was close by. The vibe is fun, just a classic sports bar restaurant. We ordered a couple apps, buffalo chicken rolls and onion rings. Both were absolutely delicious! I would definitely recommend both. For my meal I ordered the S&S Smash Burger, it was so good. Soft and melty and exactly what I wanted on a chilly day. The coleslaw side was ok but I had some of my sister's fries which were crispy on the outside and soft inside, so good! Our waitress Kiki was super nice and came to check in on us frequently. Overall we had a good experience.

I came here to meet some friends for brunch on a Saturday morning around 11:30 and they were really busy as I expected. When I arrived the waiter asked what I wanted to drink and just ordered a water. It took the waiter over an hour to bring me back a drink. For that to happen I had to ask another waitress for them to bring me something before my meal. Due to the delay, I got a mimosa on the house because I never got a drink on time. In the end, we found at the waiter was new. I would go back to give the service a chance. I really enjoyed the food and environment. Everything tasted amazing and service was good besides the delay in my order for my drink. I ordered the breakfast sandwich was delicious. It was a fried egg, cheddar cheese, bacon, on toasted Texas toast with their breakfast potatoes. It was ok for it being my first time. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the slow service but I would give the waiter another chance. We also had a reservation for a table. Based on how busy it was I would recommend making a reservation. Overall would go back again and try!

Really delicious food. The special was good. They appear to have a wide selection of drinks. No one at my table was disappointed with the food. Very filling portion sizes. No regrets going. I imagine service was a little slower/limited due to staffing shortages, but overall all our food came out efficiently.

Burgers are good af, bar scene is social, beer is good and service is prompt. I went in to pick up my to go order and ended up ordering more after being tempted by a burger I saw on their menu. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by another patron also seated. She was very friendly, and full of conversation. While I waited on the second burger I ordered, I began to eat my first and requested an IPA.... WTF is in that sauce? Y'all remember the movie Good Burger? "Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, may I take your ooorder?" That's what went through my mind while eating. I was imagining these were the burgers they ate in the movie. It was so damn good, I'm pretty sure I inhaled it. The beer off tap was just the icing on the cake. When I come off this detox..... momma is coming for another visit.

Solid bar food - nothing all that great. Apparently the buffalo chicken is made with blue cheese inside of it, which I didn't learn until I took a bite and almost gagged bc I can't stand blue cheese. Service ok, lots of TVs to watch games.

We came out on a Friday night. This place had a fun vibe and really wonderful and wonderful terrible karaoke. It was quite the mix of songs! The wings were delicious. I'm kind of craving them now. The Caesar salad was bland. It definitely needed more flavor. The dressing tasted like mayo with parmesan sprinkled on top. Service was pretty good though. It was nice seeing everybody singing. I will definitely come back.

I came here with some coworkers for lunch and the Southwest Bowl with steak was amazing and fitting for the occasion as it wasn't messy to eat and it was very filling! We got the pimiento poppers as an appetizerand it was so good!! We had about 9 people and the service was still very good and timely!

After the delay of some 15 minutes before the server came to the table....food was reasonable much tasty then our expectations.."D BOMB" cajun pasta..average wings and very good flat bread..

Yum! Parking is in the garage right next to McCrays! Easy to get in/out. Had a quick meeting here. Food, environment, the area were all perfect! I don't usually rave about salads. But the Cobb chicken salad I had, was clean, fresh & pretty darn good!

I was looking for a place to meet up with a friend from out of town and decided to make reservations here mainly based on its proximity to her hotel. I came slightly before the selected time and saw others arriving and being seated. I was still glad for the security of my reservation but I don't think I would shy away in the future if I didn't have one. We came for brunch and the food was good! I had the chilaquiles and while quite spicy, I felt like the flavor was there. My friend had the shrimp and grits and said she was pleased with her dish as well. Tip: The bottomless mimosas are worth it! Our glasses never emptied:)

Not terrible but definitely not good. The Pineapple daiquiri had a weird floral taste. And I paid 23 for a salad with rubbery steak and barely any vegetables.

I give this place a solid C+. First off, trying to reach these folks to make a reservation is impossible. They steer you to their online reservations system. Which i did. I even followed up with another comment in said system. But... they NEVER responded. I gave up on them and went to OpenTable and guess what? They were listed and I was able to make an immediate reservation. Very strange. As to the experience. We were seated at a high top with no back stools. Not great for a business dinner that lasted 2+ hours. But, there were no low top tables available. We ordered a variety of apps. The Big A$$ Pretzel was very good. The pimento cheese fritters not so much. Tasted like a frozen food item that you heat up. We also ordered some wings - lemon pepper, hot and reaper. The LP Wings were the best. As to the reapers... a bit of a joke. If you are going to have something labeled "reaper" it damn well better be hot. Not hot at all. We could not tell the difference between the hot and reaper and at best, they were medium. For app, I got the S&S Burger. The description was quite appetizing. Unfortunately, the burger was a bit overcooked and on the dry side. Still tasty. Probably would not go back.

Waited for 15 min to be seated because there wasn't a host/hostess - then once seated waited for over 20 min and no one came to the table. Finally just left. Not what it used to be.

Today we came to McCrays for Brunch and sat up stairs in Foster's section. He took great care of us. He gave us great recommendations on different items to eat. Food came out pretty quick and was delicious. We will definitely be back. Thanks Foster!

Excellent location in Midtown. Nice menu options. Great service. Excellent place to watch a game with friends. Food was very good. Beer options were pretty good.

Great food, burger was super flavorful and rich. The brussels sprouts weren't as sweet as I like but the glaze was still pretty good and more savory than usual which was interesting! The prices were good too. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and I loved the atmosphere and ambiance. They had games and music playing and both were new and fun to watch and listen to.

Wow!!! A sports bar setting with super friendly staff, quick service and close parking. I received a free appetizer coupon when I checked into my hotel (always ask for your hotel's recommendations), and decided to check it out. Jenn was a rockstar of a server, and was attentive and helpful. Tavern chips are HUGE! Easily could be shared by 4 people. The flat bread was yummy, easily a few portions. Draft beer was ice cold, and the funky cocktail menu looked promising. If you are in the area, and want that local sports bar feel, check them out!

Just left after sitting at a high top next to the bar for over 10 minutes and not one person acknowledged us as they walked by ... no one, not the bartender, not the same server that walked by three separate times, nor the girl who told us we could sit at that high top and walked past us two more times while showing people to their seats... no one

Deciding to have after-dinner drinks at McCray's, a friend and myself sat at the bar. The bartender was a bit of a challenge. I would say service was slow, but that couldn't have been the case because she never spoke to us and barely had a chance to serve us because we were unacknowledged. After ordering two rounds of drinks, our receipt reflected we had ordered three rounds of drinks. While the bartender apologized for the mistake, I can't help but think she was agitated with us, assumed we were intoxicated & chose to add a third round. She then blamed the buttons on the "register" for the $26 addition. It just seemed peculiar & off putting.

Went with some friends to watch the super bowl, good ambiance, good screens, good food. I got 2 drinks (spiked strawberry lemonade & blackberry spritzer) both were tasty and weren't too expensive. The service I got from the waitress was great as well! Would come again.

It was good. Service a bit slow though place wasn't packed. TVs everywhere (& at least one very loud). My smash burger was good with very good lightly-battered fries. Wife liked her Matador bacon, jam burger ok & really liked the crispy house-made chips.

The service was good here. Foster took very good care of us. I had the Cajun Seafood Pasta. This is the best I have anywhere else! Great combination of seasoning and cream. Definitely recommended. Kid got chicken wings. They were juicy and cooked perfectly. It was a perfect dinner after going to the Peach Bowl, even though our team lost.

We only had salads and an appetizer, so I can speak for the food, but what bothered me was how they charged us for the salad dressings. Not extra dressing, but the actual garnish for the salad! This feels of poor customer consideration and greed. Our server was cool though.

Ty was our server and he was AMAZING! If anyone deserves a raise, it's him! Food was delicious and service was speedy and friendly. We are not local to the area and very much enjoyed ourselves here. Thank you Ty!! Edited to add: I forgot to mention... the host stand left a lot to be desired. The two women working the stand were not very friendly; when we walked in they said "there's a wait" instead of any greeting or anything... we said yes that's fine, the host responded "okay WELL it's going to be 15 minutes"... as someone with extensive restaurant experience I was disappointed in the hosts lack of hospitality. Hopefully they were just having a bad night and this isn't their norm!

I got the 6th Street Nachos!!! So so good I could eat these everyday I got chicken for my protein, such a large portion

This place was TERRIBLE. I won't be going back, we were sat in the back and off to the side, which wasn't a big deal. Once the food came, it made everything worse. The waffles were dry and honestly I would rather have eggs waffles. Those would have been more satisfying. The chicken was very dry, but it had a little bit at flavor in it. I do recommend the chicken sausage, just make sure you tell them to cook it well. Mine was a little undercooked.

Late night stop after shopping. We walked in and was promptly seated close to the bar. Our waitress greeted us after a short wait and we ordered spirits to kick off dinner. We ordered two beers, tony rigatoni and southwest bowl. The pasta was descent but quite bland. I asked for more seasonings and sauce due to the dryness. The southwest bowl was okay but we sent it back because it was so bland and not fresh. Our server suggested flatbread and it was a great replacement. The food was okay however not sure if we will return.