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  • 5/5 Felicia B. 2 years ago on Google
    Never disappoints. Second time we have eaten here. Drove all the way from East Texas. The crab cakes are amazing as well as the key lime pie. I've never eaten anything like them. I hate brussel sprouts and ordered them anyway and man they were delicious. We got there 5 minutes before 11am and there was a line. You know it's good when there is that kind of wait.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sammy B. 2 years ago on Google
    Consistently wonderful service and excellent food. A fan favorite for us is the stuffed flounder with asparagus. And the red fish pony chart rain is great if you like a little spice! Sangria swirl margaritas here are fantastic! McAdoo’s is an excellent choice for date night or an event celebration. Brunch is also available and our favorite brunch plate is the French toast! If you’re visiting from out of town make sure to plan a nice date at McAdoo’s!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BLJ 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice modern restaurant. I had the salmon with rice and broccoli, which taste good but was disappointed it had bones in it. Also little had things that may had been uncooked or overcooked hard rice that I could not bite into it. So sadly I had to keep taking out of my mouth. It is very noisy so hard to talk. The steak was excellent and tender. The salad and soup was great too. Salad does not come with , so everything is à la carte. Loved how clean the restaurant was and servers was terrific. Very busy but wait was not long. Cocktails were good.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CBM C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow!!! It was all good! The service was great and the food was all delicious! And it was also beautiful and classy! We had brunch and French toast and seafood omelet were fantastic!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lanette F. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a large party of 14 and everyone was raving about their food. If I could give 10 stars I would. The salmon nachos the coconut shrimp, the lobster bisque, everything we had was outstanding. Highly recommend this place. You can't go wrong with any dish.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenn P. 9 months ago on Google
    The Chilean sea bass with crab fried rice was so yummy. The crab cake appetizer was delicious. The drinks and the cheesecake were fantastic. The shrimp was tasty, but the crawfish etouffee it was served on was bland. Our waiter was very good...attentive with a great personality. He made sure we had everything we needed. Overall a wonderful experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E S. 1 year ago on Google
    Today was our first time here. We had lunch. It was only a few minutes to be seated. We had the charbroiled oysters as an appetizer. I ordered the pick three; caesar salad, fried shrimp and crab cake slider. My husband had the large seafood platter. Everything was good, the service was excellent. The portions were generous. Beautiful atmosphere. We will be returning, next time in the evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 1 year ago on Google
    The building, the atmosphere, the service and the food...all top notch. We were impressed with this seafood restaurant located in the heart of New Braunfels. We enjoyed the bread & butter, seafood gumbo, Mahi and the fried shrimp & oysters. Happy hour specials at the bar were pretty good as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and outstanding seafood! This was our first visit to McAdoos and we were very happy we chose it for our anniversary dinner. We have had several of our friends recommend it to us. We sat on the patio and the weather was nice for outdoor dining. The old post office building gives the place an overall vibe of historic charm. The bar area was well done as well. The food was really good and plated beautifully. I had the Redfish Pontchartrain and my wife had fried shrimp. The house made Key Lime Pie for dessert was a great finish to our meal. Our server was top notch. She was very helpful and attentive throughout our dining experience. We will definitely be back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kacenia A. 11 months ago on Google
    I had seen McAdoo's on Texas eats. It looked beautiful and the food too. My daughter treated me and family for Mother's day. It was everything I hoped it would be.The weather was nice enough to enjoy their beautiful garden like outside with covering and the food was delicious. It's a place to go for special occasions or celebrate,it's not inexpensive, but worth it.

  • 5/5 Rob & Donna M. 1 year ago on Google
    Sydney, our server, treated us so well. She was personable and accommodating telling us about the menu. Describing the dishes we were not disappointed. Here is a taste of McAdoos.

  • 5/5 Jen B. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the things I love is to get out in my community and explore different shops and restaurants. It’s a fun way to get involved, get in the know and support our small businesses! I also met my husband in my forties and between the two of us we have FIVE teens/young adults so date nights are and have always been a priority. This past weekend we got away to New Braunfels for a date night and had a delicious seafood dinner @mcadoosnb which used to be the original post office in New Braunfels. After dinner we walked over to @sidecar_nb Sidecar - a cute and cozy basement speakeasy piano bar - for a drink. It was crowded so we were told we could take a drink upstairs to one of the themed private rooms in the hotel lobby. Themed they are and it made for a fun, different and quiet way to enjoy our drinks! As we left we heard about “Penelope” who haunts the historic @princesolmsinn waiting for her husband to return from war. Such a fun night enjoying our community just down the road from us! #local #locallove #supportsmallbusiness

  • 5/5 Irma S. 10 months ago on Google
    First timers! Party of four at 11:30. Seated immediately. Beautiful decor. Fresh ambiance. We enjoyed Cajun pasta, sea bass, and the custom creations. We had to try the lobster bisque, fried brussel sprouts, and coconut shrimp. We shared the praline cheesecake. Ask for an Aperol Spritz and the Bloody Mary. Our server was fabulous! ❤️😋

  • 5/5 joe f. 4 months ago on Google
    We had a great experience here. Food came out as expected for a nicer restaurant. The seafood fondue 🫕 was worth it alone; it's the best thing to hit your tastebuds!!!! It's worth dining here alone. Overall, it was a great experience, and we will return to try other dishes. If it's your thing, the atmosphere was excellent, we sat outside and it was beautiful. Covered but also full of plant life.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 6 months ago on Google
    This place was amazing, it is a old turn of the century post office that has been restored, preserved and converted into a restaurant. Me and my wife wanted a nice evening together since I’ve been out of town for work for the past few months. Let me tell you this place did not disappoint. The food absolutely blew our mind. Our server absolutely delightful, attentive, and knowledgeable about the building, the food, and up-and-coming events.

  • 5/5 Mike 2. 6 months ago on Google
    This was recommended by my wife's coworker. We are extremely grateful she recommended it. A charming restaurant with wonderful decor. All of the wait staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. They really put you at ease and they didn't bother you too much while you were eating your meal. As far as the food goes, I was left completely shocked! We had ordered the crab cakes and the seafood fondue and everything was absolutely delicious. The seafood tasted so fresh and flavorful. The lemon butter sauce on the crab cakes made every bite burst with a zing of flavor. I can tell you with complete honesty, there was not a spec of food left on the plates. Now the price is a bit high but in this case, you definitely get your money's worth.

  • 5/5 cynthia g. 6 months ago on Google
    Watch your step when you walk in through the front entrance as the steps are close together. NB has always been my go to for great food, Garret was not only attentive, respectful, and was such a great waiter. Fernanda also helped out and was equally pleasant and a delight to have waiting our table as well. Food was outstanding and everything about this night was perfect. Thank you to Drew who also checked on us. We’ll be back.

  • 5/5 Ambeezibra B. 7 months ago on Google
    This was our first time. We are on a budget, so we went during happy hour. (M-F 3pm-6pm). We sat on the patio, and it was actually not too hot (Sep 1st). They had fans and misters going. I als am hot even when it's 80, so that's saying something. We ordered 3 happy hour small appetizers, and both my husband and I were stuffed. We had the mini fondue, the boil, and the salmon nachos. Everything was delicious. The potatoes in the boil could have been smaller cuts, so it got cooked all the way, but it was still good. I also had the sangria, which was very good. We will be going back.

  • 5/5 Max B. 5 months ago on Google
    Delicious food. Pricy but well worth it. Staff was friendly and helpful with menu questions and suggestions. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Bailey G. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent service! I did the “choose 3” entree and I chose Caesar salad, lobster bisque, and a crab cake slider. The Caesar salad was great! The lobster bisque was a little on the spicy side, but I like spicy so I liked it! The lobster in the lobster bisque was delicious. The crab cake slider was good but unfortunately a little bland. For dessert, I had this amazing crème brûlée. Very delicious and the fruit was fresh. Overall, I had a great experience!

  • 5/5 Vi C. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited McAdoo’s Seafood Company today to celebrate our Anniversary. Great customer service and attentive Server and great tasting food. Ample seating. We were seated almost immediately upon arrival and brought a nice hot loaf of bread with butter. We ordered an appetizer of the Calamari which were very good. Our entrees were the Big Fish Platter and the Chilean Sea Bass. Everything was very fresh, tasted really good and arrived quickly after a short wait. The Big Fish platter had fried catfish, fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried crawfish tails and French fries and was served with all of the needed side sauces. The Big Fish Platter was large enough to feed two people. The Chilean Sea Bass was very tasty, well seasoned and moist. Hubby really enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend and will certainly return again.

  • 5/5 SHARONDA D. 1 year ago on Google
    While vacationing in Canyon Lakes, my husband and I were able to stumble upon this highly prestigious establishment by taking to Yelp. Because of this, we had had an amazing seafood dining experience. In my opinion, McAdoo's is an elegant, classy, and expensive restaurant. If you're thinking of dining here, plan to dress chic or formal as it is a very classy place. Also, make a reservation before you arrive. A fun fact about this establishment is that it was previously a post office before it became McAdoo's! How cool is that? The exterior of the building continues to have attributes of a post office. Our server's name was Pat. He did not waste any time presenting himself to us. He introduced himself with such professionalism and intelligence, making us feel so comfortable and welcomed. He immediately took our drinks and appetizer orders. I ordered their chargrilled oysters and hubby ordered their fried coconut shrimp. Both appetizers were absolutely delicious and delectable. For my drink I ordered a Postmaster Hurricane and hubby ordered the Shiner Bock Draft. We were both pleased with our drinks as they were served at a nice cold temperature. The Postmaster Hurricane is a hurricane for real. I felt like I had been hit by one after consuming it! It was seriously that good. It didn't taste strong while I was sipping it, but it slowly crept up on me. Furthermore, for our main courses, I ordered the Mahi Mahi Boudreaux with crab fried rice and hubby ordered the Redfish Pontchartrain. The Mahi Mahi Boudreaux is originally served with dirty rice. However, I really wanted to try their crab fried rice because of all of the delicious looking photos that I had previously saw on Yelp of other patrons crab fried rice. So, I asked Pat if I could substitute the dirty rice for crab rice instead. Luckily, my server said that they could definitely accommodate my request. It was absolutely delicious paired with the Mahi Mahi which was topped with shrimp, crawfish, mushrooms, and avocado in a creamy wine sauce. The Mahi Mahi was moist, tender, and succulent. The avocado and wine sauce were amazingly divine. I ate every drop of food that was on my plate. My hubby enjoyed his meal just as much as I did, if not more. The Redfish Pontchartrain consisted of blackened redfish filet topped with sautéed shrimp, and crab meat in a brown buttery wine sauce, served with dirty rice. However, my hubby opted out of the dirty rice and asked for white rice instead. He said that the redfish was superbly cooked and that the white rice was a perfect match with the meal. Because of the brown buttery wine sauce, the white rice had a nice rich flavor. He was surprised to find out that the food was not salty like other establishments such as Pappadeaux's in which our honest opinion is that they go overboard with the salt. Well, not at McAdoo's. The chefs know exactly what they're doing in the kitchen. In conclusion, our overall dining experience was amazing. The ambience is relaxing with low dim lighting and soulful tunes from the 60's and 70's playing at a moderate level. The customer service is immaculate. The staff were very professional and friendly. I cannot find any fault in this establishment. The food was exquisite and delectable from the drinks, to the appetizers, and to the main courses. My husband and I both agree that the food was flavorful without being overly seasoned. Everything was perfect; not too salty, but just the right amount. Our only complaint is that there should be a McAdoo's located in Houston, Texas as well so that we can patronize more, lol. I rated them at five stars for great professionalism, amazing chefs, cleanliness, the relaxing ambience, and friendly customer service. I will be going back next time I am in Canyon Lakes for sure!

  • 5/5 Jayson DeJesus C. 9 months ago on Google
    Was a bit surprised because my expectations for this one were very high. They managed to exceed my expectations, which usually doesnt happen. If you only have one thing. Have the Seafood Fondue. Everything tasted fresh and the drinks were excellent. ILL BE BACK (in my Schwarzenegger voice).

  • 4/5 Charlie F. 1 year ago on Google
    We arrived at about 4:30 p.m. on a Saturday evening. Our party of 4 each had a different entree. I had the chicken fried rib-eye steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, my wife had the Lobster Bisque, my friend had a medium order of fried Shrimp, and I didn't hear what his wife ordered. The portions were ample and quite tasty. While the vast majority of the rib-eye was very tender, there were a few spots of gristle which would not have surprised me with ordinary chicken fried steak, but could have been cut out or cut off without the remaining portion of steak seeming skimpy. Warning to the lactose intolerant, the lobster bisque is prepared with real milk, but my wife didn't get past *lobster bisque*, and should have read the full description of the dish. Our server is probably in the top 1% of wait staff in this area, at least. Attentive, intelligent and able to be assertive without being at all unpleasant, I will look for her when we return to McAdoo's.

  • 5/5 Grace C. 1 year ago on Google
    ***MILITARY DISCOUNT*** The vibe of this place is amazing. They took the old Post office and converted it into a spacious Brick building. The bar is expansive with floor to ceiling shelves if liquor. Decorated beautifully with many hints of the old still very evident. The outdoor space is fabulous 🤩 The food was delicious and was delivered quickly. I ordered the seafood salad and I had to order more dressing as it came nearly dry. Other then that...YUMMY TO MY TUMMY!

  • 5/5 Dr Sam B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, nice atmosphere and great service. I had blackened trout with lobster bisque, nicely prepared and presented. Both were amazing! The flash fried spinach was to die for and the crab cakes were delicious! The only negative was the noise level. Being in the former post office building, sound carries well making it very loud inside. Still, I recommend this restaurant based on the food quality and preparation. Plus I’ve added a picture of my cat. She didn’t come with us but she would have approved.

  • 3/5 Allison B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good. My five year old loved his mini corn dogs. LOL Bread was dry and water is served warm. My favorite was the coconut shrimp with spicy Asian sauce. Would have enjoyed it more with a cold drink, that's for sure.... Ice in a drink accommodates Central Texans much better.

  • 5/5 Happy Hour Q. 2 years ago on Google
    When I can make it to New Braunfels this is one of my favorite Happy Hours. Their fondue is one of the tastiest I've had. Shrimp boil ok but great price. Calamari never fails. Great Margaritas $7. Sangria is also a must try. (Forgot to take food so missing the portion sizes)

  • 5/5 Jessi K. 1 year ago on Google
    Upscale staple in New Braunfels, perfect for brunch and date night. The oysters Rockefeller and seafood fondue are calorie heavy but out of this world. Hard to go wrong with crab cakes and brussels. This beautiful, century-old landmark was originally built as a post office in 1915. Do yourself a favor and grab a seat in the courtyard.

  • 5/5 Joe P. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to McAdoo's strictly for the lobster bisque and I can say for certain that I wasn't disappointed. I also had fish and shrimp which I unfortunately didn't photograph, but I will say it was super tasty. The bread is a bonus...wow. The service was on point. It's a very relaxing atmosphere that the whole family will enjoy. Can't wait to return.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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