McCracken's Irish Pub - Spokane, Washington

Brent R.

My wife, two young children (8 y.o. and 5 y.o.), and my parents ate at McCracken’s for the first time on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Although we ate at the location when it was O’Doherty’s, tonight was the first time eating there under the McCracken’s banner.

We may have visited on an off-night. Although there is a children’s menu, the waitress couldn’t find any physical copies so she had to rattle off from memory what they had. Our drink order was taken twice by two different staffers. Food took a long time to come out. The final bill wasn’t correct.

With that said, the adult menu offered is vast and intriguing. I ordered the beef pasty and my wife ordered the fish and chips. My daughter ordered the child’s cheeseburger and my son got the chicken strips. My mom ordered the stew/salad combo and my dad got a burger. My wife was pleased with her fish and chips and I know my dad liked his burger. My mom said her meal was “okay.” As for my pasty, it wasn’t bad. However, it doesn’t fit the “hearty” placement it is given on the menu. Not only do I think it doesn’t qualify as something that is going to be so filling that you have to take some home, but there is nothing that comes with it. For paying $18.99, it really should come with a side to make it worth the value.

I think I would give McCracken’s a second try but I would order something different.To end this review on a positive note, my daughter absolutely loved her burger! 🍔

Larie B.

Best atmosphere, our group went with littles on Sunday evening. Our server was so nice and had wonderful service. They have kids menus. We like our fish N chips, pasty and the chicken strips were so good. I only wish my stew came before the meal and had the bread with it. Overall, kid friendly, we will return! Again, service was amazing!

Susan S.

Delicious food and great service! We loved the Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, coleslaw and corn bread. Can’t wait to try other things on the menu. Highly recommended!

Samantha C.

Food was amazing! I don't even like coleslaw, but I loved their peanut slaw, perfect amount of spice to it. The corned beef and cabbage was super tender and delicious. The melt in your mouth corn bread was amazing. The home made mozz sticks are a must try although I do think 16 bucks should get you at least 2 more then 4 sticks. The best thing by far was their Irish stew. My boyfriend has a culinary degree and said he loved the rich and flavorful beef and potatoes. It was awesome to see the owner coming around talking to guests while there. The service was super friendly and down to earth. Definitely recommend this place and will totally be coming back.

J G.

Went for lunch while getting a tire repaired next door. Very nice bar staff made me feel welcome. Got the fish and chips and an N/A Guinness. Really impressed with the food quality and portion size. There's a lot of food on the menu I'm looking forward to trying. Will absolutely go again.

Michael M.

We had a 3 couple dinner and drinks there. Had a fantastic time. The owner was very nice and enjoyed talking to. The food was perfect and tasted really good. The atmosphere very good.

Adam

I’ve been to probably 10+ dinners over the last month as it’s kinda a fun trend I’ve started. So when I went here since it was saint Patrick's day weekend,

Upon arrival the place was clean and not over run for a Sunday morning. Which was nice. The place was calm and the music while not Irish music was at least country and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and super friendly

I got the Irish nudge to start as I wanted something warm and hearty due to the weather.
(Cold and rainy) it came out great!

I also had black coffee wish came out hot and smooth not to dark or burnt tasting and not to light. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs with toast, bacon, sausage and hash brown's

From the time I ordered to the time I got my food was probably 12 mins max so not long which was nice. While eating the staff would check on us periodically while not hovering and also making sure my coffee was always full.

The staff was great the ladies were not under dressed which was nice and very well mannered whiled keeping it lively and friendly.

I will say the rye toast is probably the best I’ve ever had. And the sausage came out incredibly well.
The bacon could have been a little more peppered and crispy but still great.

The corned beef hash is definitely more of a
Pulled beef or pork style meet and was great not to much salt but definitely could taste it the onions and peppers were a great addition to it.

The prices at first sight might seem high but when you get the portions they’re definitely with the money for sure.

So currently ranking dinners listed below this place has #1

For quality of food, friendly staff, vibe matching atmosphere and speed of delivery for food, value of price per meal

Place ranked best to worst
McCrackens
Crimson Hearth
Jennys Cafe
Jimmys in CDA
Cottage Cafe

Keep it up guys
Our waiter “Meghann” did great
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Ted D.

Great food and friendly service. Had the Rueben sandwich which was great. My son had the fish and chips which was huge, crispy and delicious. The jalapeño poppers are unique as they are spicy cream cheese inside a wonton wrapper and deep fried. Very tasty but not traditional.