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McKendricks Steak House

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Local(770) 512-8888

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Frnt
Atlanta, GA 30346

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McKendricks Steak House
Local(770) 512-8888

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Frnt
Atlanta, GA 30346

http://www.mckendricks.com

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For three star dining in Atlanta, try Mckendrick's Steak House. Located in the Dunwoody neighborhood, this mildly expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the 10 Best Atlanta Steakhouses and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. This place features a perfect venue for special occasions. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.

User Reviews of McKendricks Steak House

Yelp.com Review - by Yesael S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food and great service. Waiter was extra attentive and very nice. Do try the potatoes au gratin. Good for a special occasion.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food. I am a big seafood fan so need a say more.The service is the best in Atlanta. My boyfriend get a ribeye every time we go in and he is not easy to please.One quick note. Unlike alot of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went to McKendricks at the recommendation of many people around Atlanta and was unfortunately disappointed. We were seated quickly, but thought our Waiter got snatched into Witness protection. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah E.

2.0 of 5 stars. I feel sad giving McKendricks such a low rating after seeing all the rave reviews it's gotten. I went there with my family, and the service was terrible. We waited at our table for something like 20...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Long time Yelp lurker, with another success story while on the road. This time I'm sharing it. I've used Yelp for years to try to avoid chains and culinary disappoints while traveling. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only reason i went to this restaurant and the only reason only is that this Mckendricks serves Steak Tartar. I have not had the dish in clolse to 20 years so when i learned they had it i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Great food, but obnoxious, juvenile staff

Went to McKendrick's about a week ago after having heard a lot of great things about it. My friend and I were immediately taken aback when we felt we were being sized up by the hostess Amy. Not sure what that...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is going to be short and sweet, but . . .I had a jumbo lump crabcake at this location that was as big as a baby's head (and much tastier, of course).The wedge salad was absolute perfection . . ....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Best ATL Steak!

There are a handful of great steak houses in Atlanta, but McKendrick's...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by david h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Steaks are absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. The steak is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The bone-in New york strip steak (forgot what it was called) is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sanna B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think McKendrick's has beaten out NY Prime as my favorite steak place in Atlanta. Since Fay was hitting South Florida, the b.f. stayed in town and we went Monday night for dinner.It's your typical...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darrin K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to say except for Vegas it was the bet stake meal I have ever had. I have been in Kansas, and some other mid-western towns but a 18oz Kansas stake was amazing. The staff was great and very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Oyinkan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to love Mckendricks when I worked in dunwoody. the menu as since changed. it's still okay. I only go for lunch because the dinner prices are high. Get the swordfish. it's great.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoffrey E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Top Notch. Fantastic.I just enjoyed one of the best steak dinners I've eaten in a long while. I've dined at McKendrick's several times when visiting the Perimeter area for business and this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Excellent wine collection goes hand in hand with mouth watering steaks!!

My date and I are going to dinner and we drive by this place. So we decide to stop and give it a try. As my date and I entered the restraunt, we were greeted promptly and taken to our seats. They give you free...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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BEST STEAK

THIS PLACE HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST STEAK HOUSE THAT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. WE ENJOYED THE FILET MIGNON AS WELL AS THE EXCELLENT SERVICE THE PATRONS PROVIDED FOR US.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Great Place to Eat

The very best steak and service I have EVER had. Recently in town for a seminar and our speaker recomended McKendricks to us and even the waiter we should request.They made quiet an impression on me.I would recomend this restaurant to anyone.It is worth the price.
openlist - user review - 06/05/2008

Great steaks if on the company's dime

I've been to this location several times for business and pleasure. I would recommend this restaurant if: you prefer your steaks prepared with a light char on the outside, if you're having a nice business...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark T.

4.0 of 5 stars. As if I needed any excuse to give a steakhouse a chance. I'll give any steakhouse a chance. Why not - with so many ways to prepare steak and make it great - some of the best have been the most simple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I frequent McKendrick's for lunch with clients. It's never disappointed. The steaks are exceptional and the side dishes are large enough to share with your table mates-or not because they are SO...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Poor ownership

I travel all over the country for a national company and eat at many of the countries top establishments. An associate of mine recommended this restaurant as an upscale place for a business dinner. We had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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The best in north atlanta

the best in North Atlanta...if you want a great steak in a great environment with waiters that know what they are talking about...true professionals...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by scott l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Doug and Claudia McKendrick have gone to great lengths to bring a great American Style Steakhouse to the Perimeter. It is crafted in the great tradition of Northern steakhouses - plenty of food,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave G.

3.0 of 5 stars. It must be me. I went there for my birthday last year. The food/service was very good but not great (for this type of restaurant). I personally liked Joey D's better. I would not sternly warn you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I sat at the bar - a lone businessman eating a lonely dinner. I started with a Sapphire martini...actually, that's what I ordered but the excellent bartender asked me if I always ordered Sapphire. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place clicked on all cylinders like a well oiled engine. The whole meal was very memorable from the time we arrived to the thank yous and goodbyes at the end. Being a birthday splurge nobody held...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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My favorite choice for a steak in ATL

Tired of all of the premium chain steak places? Try McKendrick's! It's...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa B.

5.0 of 5 stars. How can there be only one review for this superb steakhouse? I wasn't expecting great steak in Georgia but was pleasantly surprised by the meal at McKendricks. The crab corn chowder was to die for and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great steak. I had the 24oz. bone-in ribeye. I had it done well. The waiter said their well done was more on the medium rare side. He was right.I ate the whole thing. I also had the beefsteak...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great steakhouse to go to without feeling like you have to be formal or even very dressy. My steak was juicy and done just as I had ordered (medium rare). We ordered brussels sprouts based...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Nasty Reservationist

I was going to come to McKendrick's for dinner to ask my bride to marry me. But the Reservationist was SO nasty and did not want to help me out. All I wanted was a special table, some flowers, and wine. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Pharmaceuticals are NOT the Best Groups for McKendrick's

I have a set budget for groups that I bring in for Presentations. I am very upfront about this. Not only was did my group go over budget, but my menu was wrong for my event. The LCD projector did not work well...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Smells Like Cigars

Smells like old cigars but food overall was okay. Sent my steak back three times but they finally got it right.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Dry steaks

After all the positive reviews, I figured we were in for awesome steaks but I was disappointed. Two of five people at our table had steaks that were way overcooked. I ordered my steak medium but ended up with...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen F.

5.0 of 5 stars. McKendrick's Haiku ReviewAttentive waiters guidejuicy steaks and fine seafoodthrough the comfy room.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Like Michael Vick ... It's a lot of hype

I thought this was supposed to be one of the best steakhouses in the country. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but I think the steaks at Stoney River, Fleming's, Bones and Chops are all better than...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. By and far the best food and service that I have ever had in Atlanta. This place beats Bones and Chops by a ton. The service was professional and knew everything about the menu and what would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Enjoyable Atmosphere

On my first visit to McKendricks I was pleasantly surprised of the ambiance. It is by far suitable for a King and by that I mean it has a very masculine feel. We made reservations but decided to show up early...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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Not just for the business bunch

I usually go to McKendrick's for business lunches, but recently have found myself just going there with friends for a nice relaxing lunch. The decor is definitely masculine, but it was still appealling to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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The Best Steakhouse Ever!!

I went to Mckendricks for Valentines Day last year and have been HOOKED ever since! It was amazing. The atmosphere is kind of 20's Chicagoesque right in the heart of Dunwoody!! The tempura lobster, my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Excellent

Great steaks, ranks up there as one of the best in Atlanta. Service was very good as well. The appetizer price was a little misleading as that particular dish was $20 a head not $20 total, so read menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2004
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Best meal ever!

Top notch! Forget Bones., Ruth's Chris, Mortons. This is the best Steakhouse, not just in Atlanta, but everywhere else. Except Peter Luger. Pretty good company!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2004
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Mmmmm!!

I have never enjoyed seafood until I tried the lobster tails. I am converted. The filet that I had was cooked perfectly. The service was incredible. An overall great dinning experience. You are in for a mouth...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2003
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Ordered fish steak got fish fillet

I ordered a fish steak from their menu. However the server brought the fish fillet. I informed the server about it. Server told me that he knew about it and to my surprise did not do anything about it. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2003
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Mouth watering steaks

There is nothing better than good service even if your food isn't the best. However, you get it both at McKendrick's. This is the best steak i have had in Atlanta Metro AND the best service to compliment it....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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do not let the strip mall fool ya

The service alone is enough to bring you back. Wonderful Chi-town aged angus delightful wine list and the Ahi Tuna is excellent. Apptizers allow the chef to create for your table. Want to impress someone take...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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every bite takes your breath away

The first time I went to McKendrick's I was extremely pleased with the service and food. The best of the best in fine quality steaks...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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mmmmmmm

I will never forget the 48oz rare steak i had at McKendricks. It was to die for. I can't wait to make make it back out there so I can hae another. I wisk McKendricks would build a reastuant in Austin, Tx.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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McKendrick's do it right!

Absolutely superb food, the 8 oz. filet mignon was the best I have eaten in Atlanta, service was great, "Dee" is an unusually fine, attentive server!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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None Better!

I've eaten Kobe beef in Tokyo, eaten at Mortons all over the US, Ruths, Sparks, S&W, Gibson's, Chop house, Hereford house, Plaza III, all very good--Morton's and Gibsons are excellent! BUT, if you want hands...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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YUMMY!!

My husband and I brought my parents here when they were visiting. We were a little disappointed that it was only 8 p.m. on a Friday night and they were already out of the salad of the day, but the steaks made...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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Love IT !!

Anything Doug does I love! I worked for him at "Sneakers" and love every venture he has or has had!!! Doug! I adore this location!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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Keep it Up

Great resturant. I had a very good time at this resturant. Definately a nice place for good times with friends or family. Keep it up.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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the steak AND the sizzle

Elegant but not snooty, perfect for all foodophiles who want good service, gracious accommodations and an escape from the mundane. It is just plain old good meat and potatoes, a little pricey but the sides are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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skewed review

Granted, I am a tad biased due to the simple fact that I am related to the owner, but I have eaten at all of the "great" steakhouse in atl and the most in the southeast. McKendrick's is one of the Southeasts...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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AOL CityGuide

world-class steakhouse for the northside set...
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Yahoo! Travel

Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for McKendrick's Steakhouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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Wcities

this upscale steakhouse boasts perfectly prepared, enormous steaks that draw a local following of big appetites. inside, this restaurant resembles a large club, featuring a dark, modern bar with sleek...
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Gayot

in a pleasant park-like shopping center across from perimeter mall, mckendrickis welcomes diners with white tablecloths, premium liquors and smooth waiters. top-quality entrees are matched by excellent service...
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Epinions

want a great steak?
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OpenTable

mckendrick's has been voted to tom haran's top ten steakhouses for 2003. super-sized u.s.d.a. prime aged steaks & chops, fresh seafood & 16-ounce cold-water lobster tails are the specialties at this upscale...
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10Best

this popular steakhouse features fabulous appetizers, enormous steaks, tender chops, and succulent seafood. start with tomato basil bisque, crisp tempura lobster, or oysters rockefeller. then enjoy eye-popping...
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RestaurantRow.com

mckendrick's is the best...
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OpenTable

One of the original great Steakhouses of North America.
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