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Mac's Soda Bar

4.4 202 reviews 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM 116 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719, United States

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Nestled in Fairhaven, MA, Mac's Soda Bar is a beloved local gem serving comfort food with a charming twist. Known for its cozy atmosphere, it attracts families and solo diners alike, making it a favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot. Guests rave about the fresh seafood, like the renowned pan-fried scrod and decadent lobster rolls. The menu offers classic diner favorites alongside delightful specialties like Raspberry Lime Ricky floats and thick frappes. With a commitment to warm service, Mac's creates a welcoming oasis where every meal feels like home. Casual and family-friendly, it's a must-visit for tourists and locals.

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Takeout
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Highlights

Great coffee
Serves local specialty

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

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Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Family-friendly
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Mac's Soda Bar before visiting.

Reviews for Mac's Soda Bar

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Review highlights

Based on 202 reviews

Mac's Soda Bar in Fairhaven, MA, is widely praised for its fresh, flavorful seafood and comforting home-style meals. Reviewers consistently highlight the quality of breakfast offerings, such as baked cheese rolls and muffins, alongside hearty lunch options like steak tips, fish cakes, lobster rolls, and meatloaf. The friendly and attentive service enhances the cozy, family-owned atmosphere. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices and generous portions, especially for seafood and classic diner fare. While some dishes receive slightly mixed feedback, the overall consensus emphasizes satisfying flavors and a welcoming dining experience, making Mac's Soda Bar a favored local spot for both daily meals and casual gatherings.

Frederick Kelley

Apr 15, 2025

Great seafood! Service was excellent! Worth going out of you way! Small building

Courtney Pike

Apr 12, 2025

Absolutely fantastic! If you’re looking for a cozy, home cooked meal with all the professional fixings this place is it! FRESH seafood, and the best breakfast you’ll find around! Fresh baked cheese rolls daily, fresh muffins made daily! You just can’t go wrong! Support local family businesses!

Crystal Dias

Mar 21, 2025

The food was delicious and the prices are great!! I got loaded steak tips onion rings FYI the onion rings are so delicious and the steak tips were cooked to perfection !! It only cost me 25 and mind you it wasn't just me eating I was with a good friend of mine. And we both got loaded steak tips and we each got a soda!! THAT'S AMAZING TWO PEOPLE AND WE EACH HAD LOADED STEAK TIPS AND ONION RINGS AND A EACH HAD A GLASS OF SODA FOR ONLY 25 FOR TWO PEOPLE!! And the size of the plate was a good size. I definitely will be going back there to eat again I can't recommend it enough!! I give them 5 star's!!

Annette Desrosiers

Mar 14, 2025

Met some friends there. They are frequent diners. We really enjoyed the food. The fish cakes were excellent. Enjoyed the chowder. I had the lobster roll, it was good, not great. My husband had the fried clams they were very good. Nothing was overly salted. Overall we enjoyed the food and will definitely return. The waiter was excellent as well, very attentive. We will be making the trip from Rhode Island again.

Sarah Perez

Mar 13, 2025

Went to lunch after hearing a review on the radio. Must say I was not disappointed. The meatloaf was perfect size, mashed potatoes were excellent, but the summer squash was just so delicious. I could have ate just that and been happy. Definitely will be back to try another special. Delicious

Alex Fili

Feb 23, 2025

Outstanding food! I come here everytime I visit my in-laws on west island. They’re good is always delicious and fresh. Best hollandaise sauce in town! I used to be a fan of another breakfast spot near by, but once I tasted Macs nothing comes close. I miss it when I’m away. Service is always friendly. They’re cash/check only, no credit cards!

Thomas Anger

Feb 22, 2025

I have been looking for a good place where I could get seafood. This place is my new favorite. Kudos to the chef and wherever the seafood comes from. Fresh food.

Andrew Bennett

Feb 12, 2025

Delicious seafood. We had the pan fried scrod, the chowder, and a lobster roll.