Nora Mac’s

Came here looking for a reminder of travels to Ireland and found it!The place is a vibePlenty of cold pours on draft and the whiskey selection is fantastic I had the fish and chips, it tasted wonderful We also had the bread pudding for desert, my goodness!

We had been to the many iterations of restaurants that had come and gone at this location over the years, so decided why not give this new place a try since it is so close to our house, but unfortunately for us, it failed to live up to the hype found in the early reviews, as our visit was lackluster at best and even that may be generous.We entered with high hopes and were asked by the hostess if we wanted to sit in the dining area or at one of the tables in the bar area. We chose the bar area and she asked if we needed a server and we said yes. We then proceeded to wait and wait and wait as no server appeared. Eventually someone came to place a carafe of water on our table, but when we asked her about a cocktail menu, she told us to go up to the bar and ask them or ask our server. Before we could reply, she ran off into the abyss. More time elapsed before we eventually had a server introduce himself without mention of the delay or an explanation as to where he was, even though the place had less than 10 patrons in the bar area, with only 4 seated at tables. It was our first time, and given that this is still a fairly new establishment, we were expecting some sort of welcome, but there was none to be had. We asked about a cocktail menu and the server said the bartender could make whatever we wanted. We then proceeded to go 0 for 3 on cocktail orders, as they were missing ingredients for every one we ordered, so eventually, we just split one beer. At no point did the server mention the food menu, specials, recommendations, or anything else, as he disappeared into the same abyss the first employee vanished into we guess. We decided to cut our losses and just have the beer since it didn't seem like anyone was interested in selling us any food anyway. Once we asked for the check, we proceeded to see the server 2 different times within the span of a few minutes, asking if we were all set with the bill (it's funny how they seem to magically reappear over and over at that point).Overall disappointing experience that unfortunately mirrored the mediocre and uninspired service that was the downfall of all the places before it at this same location. We hope this place lasts longer than all of the others, but given all the options in the area, we won't be spending our hard earned money here again, as we didn't feel like welcomed or valued as patrons at all. But again, we do wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours.

We started at the bar while waiting for our table and were seated in a timely manner, especially considering it was crowded for a Wednesday night. To start, we had the Reuben egg rolls and chili cheese wedges, both of which were solid appetizers. Before our meal, we tried the French onion soup and broccoli salad. I enjoyed the French onion soup, although some found it a bit sour. The broccoli salad, on the other hand, was very good--light and not too heavy.For our main courses, we ordered the bangers and mash, fish and chips, and Irish chicken curry, and everyone enjoyed their meals. You MUST try the bread pudding with Baileys or vanilla ice cream--it was absolutely delicious! We loved the atmosphere, the service was great, and overall, it was just a very good Irish dinner!

Nora Mac's is a traditional Irish Pub which is the perfect addition to Ballantyne! There's nothing else like it around here. Owned by the same group as Mary O'Neills in Waxaw, these guys know their stuff! It being a brand new restaurant, (opened 3 days ago) you'd expect some kinks to be worked out but we were shocked at how professional and established it felt already! Our waiter was so friendly and so knowledgeable about the menu, it felt like she had worked there for years. The menu is similar to the Waxhaw location but there are some differences which I appreciate. Guinness, Smithwicks, Irish car bombs, you name it, they have it! The food was fantastic as well. Large TVs playing the football games. We can't wait to go back. Check it out!

Love this new place! Tried it yesterday for a lunch bite and was very impressed. I had the chili cheese potato wedge appetizer - WOW! Unique and amazing flavor - hit the spot! I am already planning several returns for more and to try several other menu items that caught my eye. The service was top notch (Thank you, Claire!) and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. Highly recommend!

We've been wanting to come here since they opened recently. Love having this new place here instead of the old place that was here. So much better! They did a great job renovating the inside! Server was very friendly and on a top of things. Food was excellent! We had the shepherds pie and corned beef. Definitely will be back!

We're always on the lookout for new restaurants in the area, but it's rare that we find one we truly love. That said, we may have just discovered the best Irish restaurant in Charlotte! This was our second visit, and I have to say, their fish and chips are some of the best we've had in a long time. Having been to Ireland twice, this place truly brings the authentic flavors right to Charlotte. If you haven't been yet, it's a must-try!

I came here for lunch to meet a dining group that never showed up. (Found out they had cancelled and rescheduled without telling me). The owner showed genuine concern for my dilemma and seems to be a nice person. Thank you. He's from Ireland, and like the typical American I told him what part of Ireland my ancestors were from and he listened with interest, although I'm sure he's heard similar stories a Gazillion times. Lol ! I decided to go ahead and have lunch since I was there. I ordered bangers and mash. After receiving my meal I never saw my waitress again until the check was delivered. That was odd since they didn't seem particularly busy. Perhaps since I was alone, they didn't bother thinking the tip wasn't going to be worth it ? If she WOULD have returned, I would have told her there was something wrong with my mashed potatoes. They were EXTREMELY watered down and had absolutely no flavor. At the end of my meal the owner stopped by and asked about my meal and I informed him about the mashed potatoes. He tried to suggest it was likely the gravy poured on top, but I had specifically taken from an area of just potatoes and that was definately the problem. He stated he would check with the kitchen then thanked me for trying the place out. Fyi...The peas also had no flavor and tasted just like the frozen Birds Eye peas you get at the grocery store and boil them with no seasonings and put on a plate. The bangers were excellent flavor and seemed high quality (I did mention this to the owner that the meat was excellent). This dish has potential if prepared with real potatoes and seasoned peas.

We had a really nice time eating at Nora Mac's. The ambience is warm and cozy and the service is friendly and inviting. We started off with the bread appetizer. This is not what comes to mind when I think about Irish brown bread, however, it was good and the flavored butters were very robust. I ordered the fish and chips and my friend ordered the beef stew. The fish was incredibly flaky, and the crust was crispy and had a nice flavor; a really solid quality piece of fish. The fries were also very good, they had good seasoning and were decently crisp. I tried my friend's beef stew, and thought that it lacked depth the flavor. I could not taste the thyme and thought that it needed more salt. The main flavors of the dish were that of the beef, which was very good, and the potatoes, which were somewhat on the bland side. It was a very hearty dish. Since this was our first time trying this pub, we decided to have the dessert. I ordered the bread pudding and my friend ordered the brownie. The bread pudding wasn't what I expected, it seemed to be served in an individual portion instead of cut from a larger piece, which is usually what I'm accustomed to when ordering bread pudding at a restaurant. The flavor was really good and I enjoyed the bread pudding a lot. The brownie on the other hand was Completely unappetizing. My friend did not eat it, and I tried it as well and found it very unpleasant. I'm not sure how you can mess up a brownie, but this is clearly not made in house, and it is lacking in chocolate, decadence, flavor, And of course enjoyability. I would completely avoid this unless they changed the recipe entirely. This is a nice little pub that is upscale, not in every man's Irish pub, but is exactly what you would expect in this neighborhood. We would definitely come back again. They definitely have some strengths and some weaknesses, when we look forward to seeing this business grow and develop their menu through time.

Inviting atmosphere. The food was delicious and beautifully served. Great wine. Service was excellent. The bathrooms were clean and newly remodeled. Will absolutely return again.