3/5 DiamondKesawn C. 2 years ago on Google
After
a
long
day,
I
had
some
guests
in
town
and
they
wanted
to
experience
the
Midtown
experience.
Upon
doing
some
searching,
Yelp
help
me
decided
on
McCrays.
I
was
super
excited
as
based
on
the
reviews
it
was
known
to
offer
the
small-town
neighborhood
bar
feeling
with
great
food
and
a
“heart
of
the
city”
ambiance.
Upon
walking
in
there
was
a
sign
advising
that
they
were
short-staffed
and
to
be
patient.
I
have
grown
to
know
this
is
the
new
normal
now
post-pandemic.
In
any
case,
the
bartender
came
over
within
7
minutes
and
got
us
to
a
table.
He
was
very
pleasant
and
though
you
could
see
he
was
working
very
hard
as
the
bar
was
very
full
he
still
provided
great
customer
service
and
a
welcoming
tone.
Upon
being
seated
is
where
my
night
took
a
turn
for
the
worse.
When
the
waitress
arrived,
she
was
very
withdrawn
and
short
with
us.
She
said
“hi”
and
went
straight
into
our
drink
orders.
No
welcome,
no
“my
name
is,”
nothing.
As
this
was
our
first
time
at
the
establishment
we
were
hoping
for
some
recommendations
and/or
location
specialties,
but
she
provided
neither.
Upon
ordering
a
sweet
tea
I
was
advised,
“we’re
out
for
the
night
and
we’re
not
making
any
more!”
My
word!
She
could
have
stopped
at
“we’re
out”
and
I
would
have
understood.
(for
a
time
reference,
this
was
at
9:32
pm
and
they
close
at
11:00
pm
so
I
could
understand
them
being
out
for
the
night)
Proceeding
to
place
an
order,
one
of
my
guests
asked
her
“how
thick
are
the
burgers?”
This
question
was
of
importance
as
the
“Grizzly”
advises
that
it
has
two
patties.
The
waitress
proceeds
to
point
to
the
menu
and
say
“they’re
a
half-pound.”
Allow
me
to
express
my
level
of
detestation
towards
this
reply.
Anyone
who
knows
food
understands
that
a
burger
is
not
the
exact
same
at
all
restaurants,
nor
is
the
explanation
of
a
half-pound,
an
acceptable
one
for
a
patron
who
is
new
to
the
establishment
and/or
seeking
insight
from
their
server.
The
level
of
service
at
this
point
went
all
the
way
down
to
zero
and
I
was
absolutely
in
shock
from
her
reply…
**Sidenote:
for
anyone
who
plans
to
order
the
“Grizzly”
(which
is
an
amazing
burger)
heads
up,
it
is
(2)
half-pound
patties,
and
they
are
a
TRUE
half-pound.
We
are
talking
meaty
and
moist.
A
true
example
of
“Prime
Beef.”**
To
the
food!
The
food
at
McCrays
is
an
absolute
flavor-filled
delight.
The
portions
are
filling,
and
the
quality
of
ingredients
and
preparation
is
to
be
admired.
For
this
to
be
a
neighborhood
bar
&
grill,
the
food
is
of
a
higher
caliber
and
I
am
here
for
it.
I
decided
on
a
Chopped
Salad
and
the
Buffalo
Chicken
Flatbread.
Both
of
which
I
would
recommend.
The
salad
was
filled
with
fresh
ingredients
and
tossed
in
a
way
that
drew
your
eyes
to
the
variation
of
colors.
As
your
eyes
are
drawn
to
the
colors,
upon
tasting,
your
taste
buds
fall
in
love
with
the
flavor
profile
provided
by
the
detailed
combination.
The
Flatbread
provides
a
perfect
medium
of
crispy
and
soft
with
a
perfect
balance
of
cheese
to
protein
ratio.
I’m
talking
bite
after
bite
of
flavor
bliss.
Overall,
I
would
visit
McCrays
for
the
food,
but
I
would
order
to-go
as
the
service
experience
was
a
deterrent
for
me…
If
you
are
in
the
neighborhood,
you
have
to
grab
a
bite.
If
you
see
me
grabbing
my
order,
say
hello!