Mack & Kate's

03/21/2008 Posted by jwayman2006

My wife and I went to Mack and Kate's for Valentine's Day this year. After hearing great reviews from friends, I was expecting a great meal, our experience, however, was beyond great. The restaurant is in the middle of charming downtown Kingston Springs, just a couple of miles west of Bellevue (exit 188 off of I-40). With a romantic atmosphere and excellent service, Mack and Kate's does everything to make your meal one to remember. We started off with the baked gouda, served with wonderful bread and fresh fruits. I've never been a big fan of baked gouda, but I couldn't get enough of this! I then had the 8oz filet for my entree and it was so tender and delicious that it left me wishing that I had another one. The chef prepared a special vegetarian entree for my wife and she loved it. The desserts were just as amazing as the first two courses. Overall, this was definately one of the best dining experiences that I have had in the Nashville area. Jan, one of the owners, goes all out to ensure that her patrons enjoy their night out. I can't recommend Mack and Kate's highly enough, you've got to try it!

Pros: Excellent food and service

Cons: None that I can think of

10/04/2006 Posted by mcmoody

Mack and Kates (one of the highest rated and top restaurants in Nashville) is a superb and exquisite dining experience. I went there one night on a whim with a group of my girlfriends while vacationing in Nashville. The classy interior and decor of this charming restaurant and winery radiates with elegance and sophistication. A place like this, with its white linen table cloths and romantic setting, is not a place to wear your flip flops to! The service and staff showed great hospitality and made my friends and I feel right at home! Now about the food... I can not rave enough over the seafood alfredo, which i chose for my entree. I personally do not think I could find better shrimp, scallops, and crab meat on the Gulf of Mexico! My friends were more than satisfied with their choices of tortilla crusted alaskan halibut, grilled fillet with shallot butter, and portuguese style chicken. What a treat! I can still taste the dessert, which varies day by day. We ordered every dessert for that night! (proud to say we devoured it!!) Mack and Kates also has some of the very best-tasting wine around! I would STRONGLY recommend anyone and everyone to dine and Mack and Kates in Nashville, TN. I know I will surely be back for more the next time I am in town! It was one of my most memorable experiences while in Nashville. I mean, who wouldn't want to dine at the best of the best?

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10/03/2006 Posted by lisa4food

Mack and Kate's is a must for food lovers! Having one of the owner's on premises at all times makes this restaurant an A+ when it comes to service. They are very accomidating, even opening a private room for big groups with a night reservation. The food is wonderful as well the wine. They have delicious seafood and steak, with an extensive wine selection. The only drawback is this is not a great place for children. This restaurant has more of a quiet, intimate setting and young kids would be a disruption to the other diners. Other than that one drawback, everyone needs to make it a priority to try this restaurant the next time they are in Nashville. You will not be disappointed!

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10/03/2006 Posted by kbstrawn

If you come to MacK and Kates once, you will never want to leave! From the great service to the excellent food, it feels like home. The small and quaint restaurant is very welcoming and comfortable. Besides a friendly and inviting atmosphere, the food is incredible. The smell is overwhelming and the presentation is gorgeous! The menu speaks for itself, ranging from crab cakes to filet or ribeye, to a fish special that changes daily, and ending with award winning desserts! The food is wonderful and you will never regret it! Also visit their other restaurant in Green Hills called Macke's.

10/02/2006 Posted by timekiller

This place is amazing. If you are a fan of high class dining in a trendy setting you will love this family owned and operated restaurant and wine bar. Hidden away in Kingston Springs Mack & Kates may be a little of the beaten path but well worth the trip. I found this restaurant thanks to a great referral from some family friends. I absolutely love everything about this restaurant from the warm bread and homemade herb butter to the wide array of entrees ranging from fish to fillet. And, if you leave without trying any of the deserts you are doing yourself a great injustice. I recommend trying one of the chef's award winning salsas as well as the crème Brule. If you like myself love this restaurant I also recommend Macke's, located in Green Hills, it is the family's other restaurant.

Pros: quaint country location no city traffic

Cons: distance and not easily identifiable from the outside

10/02/2006 Posted by mgraces

When thinking about MacK and Kates, all that comes to mind is AMAZING! It is hands down my favorite restaurant in Nashville for many reasons. The beautiful drive from the busy city to the charming town of Kingston Springs is something that everyone needs to experience. You walk into a quant room with old wooden tables, bright white linens, freshly cut flowers, glowing candles, and smiling faces. After being seated and reading their wine list and menu, it is apparent that you will have to start coming more often since all of your favorites are on their menu. They have at least two or three specials starting on Thursday night and continuing through the weekend, in addition to the 10 or so entrées always available. All of their seafood dishes are remarkable and are incredibly fresh. Their steaks, an 8oz filet and 16oz ribeye, are organic and can be cut with a fork. These are both definitely a favorite among the guests. Really, it is impossible to go wrong with any of their dishes. The chefs are unbelievably talented and are always coming up with brilliant new ideas. Their prices are extremely affordable for the 5 star meals you are receiving. This is one of the cities best kept secrets, however the secret must get out.