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McArdle's Restaurant

Ridgeland, New York

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20 June 2019

I've been back to McArdle's now a few times in the past several weeks.  And quite frankly, it's always been excellent.We went this past Wednesday evening to celebrate their "Pups on the Patio" whereby they encourage patrons to brings their dogs an evening of fun and food on the patio.  There were three other dining groups also enjoying the evening with their pups.  Made for a festive atmosphere.Here's the thing.  The fish fry is promoted as the best in Rochester.  I've tried many others and at times raved as my favorite would move from spot to spot.  But all at one time or another have disappointed me.  Except McArdle's.  Their fish fry is always excellent (when they offer cod, try the cod, it's exceptionally creamy).  And they offer a fish fry every day, not just Fridays.  So check it out (the slaw is excellent as well).And when we finished our meal, we were treated to a tiny cone with ice cream and a dog biscuit for our pup!  How wonderful.  We'll definitely be back.But keep in mind that you do NOT have to wait until Wednesdays.  McArdle's allows pups on their patio every day that it's open! More...

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24 April 2019

This place is the best. old school family owned and operated. Quality yummy food.

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21 March 2019

Love this place, Cod on Friday is so good, Artichokes French on angel hairpasta is to die for, never finish, take it home. Really wonderful, everything. The Owner is a great guy, &  every waitress a jewel.. More...

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20 March 2019

Great burger can't recall the name but it had sliced turkey and pesto on it. It was great. Also the artichokes French was amazing I will definitely be back for it!

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7 March 2019

I have been ordering the lobster Mac & Cheese a couple of times a week- it is made with cavatelli and a creamy sauce topped with toasted with panko bread crumbs. A large portion and enough for 2 meals. I recommend them highly-salads and soup are also very good! More...

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28 February 2019

We're in town for an event and found this Super pub-glad we chose such a delightful place. Great service with a great smile. I very much wanted a salad and our waitress was Very attentive to my allergy and seemed truly not to be bothered.  She could not have been more prompt, polite and friendly. Ordered the panini-amazing flavor served with a marinara sauce from heaven. Could have ate many plates if we were here for a few drinks. For dinner we had the fried haddock (cod was sold out which is actually a good sign) It was huge, flaky inside with a crunchy batter. Not greasy or soggy. My bourbon burger was deliciously thick, original bun, with bacon slightly crunchy. The sauce was slightly sweet with a def taste of bourbon. Excellent food. Owner was onsight and very friendly. Runs his place very professionally, good mentoring to staff and awesome customer service. Atmosphere was fun yet still able to be friendly. Will def recommmend yo anyone who's in the area! More...

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4 February 2019

Nom nom nom! This place is good for vegetarians and meat eaters! The food is always good! I just wish that had more vegetarian options. My Fiance loves the bourbon bacon burger. I usually get the veggie quesadilla, it isn't too bad. But there isn't anything crazy special about the quesadilla. But if you are looking for banging sweet potato fries on the east side, come here. The seating in here is nice because the booths are nice and high and you feel cozy and secluded from everyone else. Even when the place is poppin, you don't feel like your dinner experience is becoming part of the mad house. More...

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27 January 2019

My family has been to McArdles many times over the years and generally had a good experience. It used to be my mom's favorite lunch spot with her friends for their steak salad. Don't be fooled by the "1 free glass of wine or beer" reward that you see here; it's expired and was only for Thursday evenings anyway. You can expect solid upscale pub food and good service. My mom and I went in for a late lunch of soup recently and it was just right. I was craving French onion but then the lobster bisque (cup or bowl - we got a bowl) swayed me so my mom got the French onion (crock only) and we shared. They both came with a packet of oyster crackers to add. I was pleased with both; my mom didn't like the lobster much. We were surprised they don't have a lunch menu (half sandwich and soup sort of thing) but it was later in the day so the soups ended up being enough anyway. Overall $13 total for a not-too-filling lunch for two was perfect! More...

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4 December 2018

We came here for brunch and you must start off with the popover. They are divine with the honey butter. There aren't really a bunch of good brunch spots in Fairport/ Perinton so locals should really take note and check this place out. Good food and good service.

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19 November 2018

Great rates, Great service and a Great trustworthy staff. Call for a quote today at 585-872-2401.

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19 November 2018

As past president of the chamber, I couldn't be more honored and proud of the accomplishments this chamber has achieved for all the businesses in Fairport, Perinton, and even the surrounding areas! You are one professional team! Great work! More...

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19 November 2018

The Chamber is the one business group that is truly dedicated to the growth of the business community. It is a successful combination of experience, new ideas, and selfless dedication to the growth of Fairport/Perinton business. The Chamber is apolitical, independent and fully volunteer. As a past President now residing in Florida, I am proud of our achievements and very excited for the future! More...

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19 November 2018

The Fairport Chamber is an incredible avenue for local businesses to bring new customers into their doors. They do a fantastic job at promoting their members. It is great to be a part of !!

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16 November 2018

The food is good here. They've been in this spot for a long time. Second owner now. The salads are very good...pecan crusted chicken, taco, steak, caesar are just a few.  Also recommend the char grilled bourbon wings, cheeseburger & fries, steak sandwich (love), and fish fry. More...

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31 October 2018

I eat here about once a month. The food and service is great. They have a full bar and best of all they have booths which allow you to have a conversation without shouting. Fantastic.

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27 August 2018

I love the Irish Pub atmosphere. Everything I have had here was very good. They have Chicken and Waffles for Sunday Brunch. My favorite is the HUGE baked potato selections. The new patio looks nice. More...

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23 August 2018

Tucked away in a perfect location. Plenty of parking and great food. They even smoke their own meat. Delicious. The food was good before but ever since the new owner took over the food is even better.  Great place to eat at reasonable prices. More...

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14 August 2018

We accidentally discovered this place with a coupon from restaurant.com. When we walked in we were unsure of how the food would be - it looked like a plain pub. We ordered 2 Canalside Grills (NY strips) with gorgonzola butter - and they were amazing! We've eaten here twice and have not been disappointed. They were serving their homemade meatloaf to a couple next to us and it smelled amazing. We will have to try that next. More...

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12 August 2018

All four of us got something different and we all loved our dishes - - and each other's! The service was excellent, our water glasses never empty! The Buffalo pierogi app had a terrific flavor as did all of their gravies and sauces. Everything perfectly seasoned. More...

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3 August 2018

This place was decent! Plenty of parking in the back. The dining room inside is large, and they have an old patio section and a new. My friend and I were sat in the front new patio. Friendly service. The veggie burger I had was fine. Nothing amazing. The fries fries were also decent. The drinks were a little too sweet for my taste. My friend and I also shared the grilled garlic panini bread minus the cheese and marinara. Now that was good! Something I need to learn to make at home. Overall, fine experience! More...

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23 June 2018

Just finished having one of the best meals ever. Super impressed with the quality and presentation of all of our meals. Been a long time since we had such tasty and excellent meals out. Can't say enough how good it was, have to try it yourself. Definitely returning many times. Amazing we never knew about this gem. More...

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17 June 2018

We love McArdles. Food is great with a nice variety. Service is excellent. Everyone smiles. We try to frequent there. The owner is warm and friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant More...

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2 June 2018

We drove past this place at first, on our way home from fairport canal days. So glad we turned around! The lobster Mac and cheese was delicious. ... but the periogies in Alfredo sauce!!! These were AMAZING! Picture, potato and cheese periogies, smothered in Alfredo sauce and bacon bits, topped with green onions. We live on the west side of the city, but will absolutely be making the drive back out here! More...

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27 May 2018

Great food!  I was honestly surprised.  Our group ordered chicken French, Reuben, scallops, lobster Mac and cheese.  Everything was phenomenal.  No complaints and wonderful service.  Homemade desserts too.  First time there and I will definitely go back. More...

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20 May 2018

Great spot for Sunday brunch! Ample inside seating so still go even if the weather keeps you away from the great new patio. We were there at 10 (brunch is 10-2). Our party of 4 got a booth right away without having a reservation. Plenty of menu options and a full bar. The chicken and waffles were amazing! The portions were generous for everything ordered. Website has a full menu available to check out prior to heading out. They're on GrubHub too. We'll be back! More...

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24 March 2018

What I like about this place is the private booths and the family atmosphere on St Patrick's Day. My husband and I were looking at a restaurant to get some authentic Irish food but weren't looking for the loud pubs on this day. We came after 9pm for a late dinner on St Patty's so most of the dinner crowd had left but it was still nice. We ordered their specials for that day of lamb stew and their cod fish fry dinner. We also had their appetizer of their lobster bisque on flatbread. It was delicious and big chunks of lobster. The stew was very homemade and very fragrant in flavor. Tried a bit of my husband's cod fish and it was like the perfect batter to fish consistency. Also love when french fries are beer battered. The ambience was perfect for what we wanted with great Celtic music playing in the background. One star off though for the food coming out a bit slow. More...

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26 February 2018

We were seated immediately and drink orders taken even quicker. Food was served prompt and a little too hot to eat right away, but still very fresh and good. We arrived a little early for dinner, so that may be a factor in the speed, but a good meal and great service none to less. More...

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12 December 2017

There's a lot to like here ...The kitchen executes really well, bettwr than you'd expect.The place looks great, with nice high backed booths. The staff has very low turnover, so wveyone knows what they're doing.  Everyone is pleasant. The food is good, with foodie quality specials so you won't get tired of the menu.All this translates to a place that is worth your money and time.  I want to try the Sunday brunch, everyone says the food is amazing but I havenr been yet. More...

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19 November 2017

Very comfy and intimate setting- got the lobster bisque and salmon which were both amazing. Highly recommend!

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3 September 2017

Six of my family members dined at McArdles this week. It was the first time I had been there in about 10 years. The restaurant was not extremely busy. We were seated promptly and our server greeted us promptly. Our service was adequate but not great. For example we had to ask for a bread basket for our table when one was not provided and dessert options were not offered. The food was good quality. The pot roast and shepherds pie were served in huge portions. The spinach salad was good but did not have enough dressing.McArdles is definitely worth another visit. Hoping the service will improve before our next visit. More...

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22 August 2017

One of my favorite restaurant in Penfield. Never disappointed, the owner always come by and check with us. Every year, they invite students to do tap dance, which is unique and interesting for me.

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1 August 2017

First time at this restaurant and we'll definitely be coming back. We went to McArdle's with two out-of-town guests - both who had food restrictions. There were a lot of choices to pick from and they have some great unexpected beer choices to enjoy also. The food was very good and the service was really excellent. Our waitress, Lynnae, did a great job in making sure we were taken care of without hovering. The shepherd's pie was chockfull of meat and veggies. The pot roast baked potatoes was huge and very filling. And the all-you-can-eat shrimp delivered what it offered - the fried shrimp was wonderfully crisp and tender. No one was hungry when we left the table.This was a great place to sit down and catch up with friends. It wasn't too loud and we were able to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee after dinner. We're looking forward to our next visit to try out other drinks and dishes at McArdle's. More...

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4 July 2017

I've been eating at this restaurant for a number of years.  I have always found the food to be excellent.  I've never had a bad meal here.  The staff has always been prompt and attentive.  The owner usually visits the tables to welcome you and solicit any feedback.  If you like pot roast, this is the place to go!  Great homemade desserts too. More...

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14 May 2017

So they've added brunch at McArdle's and they do just as great a job with that as they do with everything else.  The owner, John, is a great guy, he always seems to be here, which is probably why everything is consistently great.  The McArdle's Benedict is awesome, so was the Womblett (omelette cooked in a waffle iron).  Seems like there's always something else we want to try on the menu though, but it's all good.  This is definitely the best brunch spot in Fairport, lunch and dinner are great too! More...

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16 April 2017

This place has fantastic food, huge portions and great service. We were especially impressed with our waitperson Jamie. We recommend going early if you want to avoid a wait for dinner

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8 April 2017

I have always enjoyed dinners at McArdles. The fish fry, which you can get any day of the week, the pot roast, and of course the Berger are a few of my favorites. Now they are open for Sunday brunch, and boy did they bring their game! The menus is full of things I'm anxious to try. I'll be there tomorrow for my third brunch with them. I'm definitely getting the corned beef hash and maybe the Huevos Rancheros. One of the things that lends to McArdles success is the owner is there, greeting people, helping the wait staff and enjoying every minute of it. More...

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3 April 2017

We love this restaurant. We eat here at least a couple times a month. Owner is great and the waitresses are awesome! Soups are delicious. Love the boneless wings with their own sauce. Shepard's pie, Cajun sandwich (I get it as a wrap), burgers, and fish (fish fry, salmon, or specials) are all yummy. More...

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25 February 2017

I'm updating my previous review for the fish fry. I said I wasn't a fan but I have to change that. I decided to go with their cod Panko crusted fish fry and oh my, SO good! Also, tried the scallop bisque (Friday's only) which is delicious. The food is still awesome and so is the customer service! More...

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25 February 2017

We went for brunch on Sunday. We like to frequent local establishments. The staff was fabulous. This was their "opening day" for brunch service so it was slightly chaotic but everyone soldiered through it. The menu is fun with old standards and those favorites with a twist. Did someone say homemade? It's true! Generous proportions. We were so impressed we booked for Easter brunch! I'm sure it will fill up quickly. Bottom line? GO! You will not be disappointed. Oh, btw, they do have mimosas! More...

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24 February 2017

THEY ARE SERVING BRUNCH!  Had to try it...fabulous.  The menu has your standards but some with a twist.  I had the homemade hash and it was exactly that, homemade.  The brisket, the potatoes, the onions....delish!  The proportions are more than generous.  Did I mention mimosas?  Yeah, they got 'em.  Service is top notch.  We were so impressed that we booked in advance for Easter! More...

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21 January 2017

My husband and I tried it here for the first time about a month and a half ago and since we've been back 2 more times including last night . The soups are what brought us back...amazing. But what surprised us most is the fish specials they have and how delicious they are. It's always busy in a Friday night. And even beyond the fish specials the food is great! Definitely recommend it! More...

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24 December 2016

Great fish fry. We really liked the environment...No TVs in your face and nice high booths for privacy. Great place to go if you want to have a conversation and enjoy good food.

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23 October 2016

Ate here for the first time last evening. Definitely won't be the last time.  Excellent food.  I had the Lobster Mac and cheese.  Fantastic!   Service was top notch as well.  Highly recommend! More...

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25 September 2016

Killer food, great service(take-out)!  I'll be back for sure.  Cajun Chicken sandwich was a spice bomb.  Delicious!  And the wings with their specialty sauce were right on.  Never had anything like it(also my order came with 13).  Didn't stick around this time; I took it to my hotel, but very nice atmosphere too.  Glad I found this spot! More...

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4 August 2016

Had great lamb chops here.  Cooked to a perfect medium rare.  Service was good, alcohol is reasonably priced and my wife was happy with her salad.  Beats a lot of places at higher price points on quality and service.  It might not have the ambiance for some, but I'd rather eat a satisfying meal than look at people with more money than food sense pretending that they are having a good time. More...

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4 July 2016

Nice, upscale casual dining.Fond of their Bourbon BBQ Burger. Good Panko Haddock Fry. Also like their Pot Roast, Beef Tenderloin Tips, and Beef Shepherd's Pie.  Sept. 24, 2016 they had Corned Beef and Cabbage Shepherd's Pie on special, too.  Our daughter had customized Pierogie's.My wife had the Beef Shepherd's Pie and a nice Fingerlakes Riesling, I had the Corned Beef Shepherd's Pie with Guinness.  We are regulars - way more than the two visits listed on Yelp.I added pictures. More...

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22 June 2016

Now my favorite go to Fairport eatery everyone is so friendly food is awesome fish fry is best around with panko breading and out of the world cupcakes

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12 June 2016

Great place for dinner - the food is great, beautiful tall wood booths allow privacy and ability to speak in a normal volume without having to shout to be heard, staff helpful, service quick,  supports local groups like School of the Holy Childhood and Lollypop farm, and last but not least the owner visits each table to make sure your visit was great. The hands on attitude in this restaurant sets it above most others More...

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7 June 2016

For the past three years I have been active in the Chamber. I have found a group of local business leaders in Fairport, Perinton, Egypt, and Bushnells Basin, to be interested in teaming with each other to increase their business visibility and attending the many networking events offered each month. This organization is run solely by volunteers. It has been worth my commitment of time, as I develop local business relationships. More...

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1 May 2016

I live in Michigan,  and visited here , the menu is impressive,  I tried the bohemian burger, it was delicious. I recommend this place if you're looking for a menu with something for everyone.

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