McGarity’s FAQs: Questions & Answers

McGarity’s Restaurant & Irish Pub® has earned strong guest ratings and recognition well beyond Eureka Springs. As of October 6, 2026, we’re rated:

• Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,861 reviews
• Tripadvisor: 4.9 out of 5 from 56 reviews
• Yelp: 4.7 out of 5 from 127 reviews

We’ve been featured on America’s Best Restaurants, highlighted by NewsBreak, and named one of the Top 10 Best Restaurants in Eureka Springs by the Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide. We also ranked No. 4 nationally and highest in Arkansas in the 2026 ranking of America’s top Irish pubs.

We’re proud of that recognition and grateful to the guests who have helped build our reputation. Quality, warm hospitality, and value remain at the heart of what we do.

We’d love to cater your event!

Catering and wedding catering involve too many details to cover properly by text or with Stella over the phone. Please email us directly at info@mcgaritysrestaurant.com so our team can review your plans and discuss availability and menu options. Pricing will be discussed once we have your event details.

To help us get started, please include:

1. What type of event are you planning - a wedding, rehearsal dinner, party, business event, or another occasion?
2. What is the event date, and what time would you like the food served?
3. Where will the event take place? Please include the venue name, address, and whether it is indoors or outdoors.
4. Approximately how many guests will attend, including children and any vendors needing meals?
5. What foods or menu ideas do you have in mind?
6. Are there any food allergies or dietary requirements?
7. Are you looking for pickup, delivery, or service at the event? Do you have a preferred serving style?
8. What is your estimated catering budget, either total or per person?
9. Will you need beverages, serving staff, plates, utensils, or other equipment?
10. Does the venue have kitchen or preparation space? Are there any setup, cleanup, or vendor restrictions?
11. What is your name and the best phone number to reach you?

If you don’t have every detail yet, that’s okay - send us what you know. We look forward to hearing about your event!

Yes! We’d love to discuss hosting your wedding rehearsal dinner at McGarity’s Restaurant & Irish Pub.

There are too many details to cover properly by text or with Stella over the phone. Please email us directly at info@mcgaritysrestaurant.com so our team can review your plans and discuss availability and arrangements. Pricing will be discussed once we have your event details.

To help us get started, please include:

1. What date are you considering, and is your date flexible?
2. What time will the wedding rehearsal end, and when would your group arrive at McGarity’s?
3. What time would you like dinner to begin and finish?
4. Approximately how many adults and children will attend?
5. Do you have any food or menu preferences for the group?
6. Are there any food allergies or dietary requirements?
7. Are there seating preferences, accessibility needs, or high-chair requests we should know about?
8. Will you need a beverage arrangement for the group?
9. Are you planning speeches, toasts, decorations, or a cake? Please tell us what you have in mind so our team can review the arrangements.
10. What is your estimated dinner budget, either total or per person?
11. What is your name and the best phone number to reach you? If a wedding planner is coordinating, please include their contact information too.

If you don’t have every detail yet, that’s okay - send us what you know. We look forward to hearing about your plans!

McGarity’s is quite popular, so reservations are definitely recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, but wait times can be very long. Parties of up to six guests can reserve online through this website. Parties of seven or more should call 479-363-6038 during our regular business hours so our staff can discuss availability. You can also join our online waitlist before arriving. Reservations and waitlist places are not created, changed, canceled, or confirmed through email, contact forms, direct messages, general voicemail, Stella, or our website chat; please use your reservation link or call the restaurant for help.

Yes. Our former McGarity’s Restaurant & Saloon locations in Jefferson and Marshall, Texas, operated in leased buildings. After owners Ken and Rachel relocated to Arkansas, they made the decision to close both Texas locations in February 2025 and focus on McGarity’s Restaurant & Irish Pub® in Eureka Springs, where they purchased the building rather than continuing to lease.

The Texas closures were part of a relocation and long-term property ownership decision, not the result of an unprofitable business. McGarity’s Restaurant & Irish Pub® in Eureka Springs officially opened on April 2, 2024, and is now our only location.

We’d love to welcome all our furry friends! Arkansas health regulations prohibit pets, including emotional-support animals that are not trained service animals, inside restaurants. This is a state requirement we must follow. Service animals are welcome!

If you’re accompanied by a service animal, please let our team know when you arrive. We won’t ask questions about your service animal or request paperwork or personal medical details. Thank you for understanding!

Yes, with one important restroom limitation. McGarity’s has one van-accessible parking space, wheelchair-accessible entry through two doors, and wheelchair-accessible tables inside the restaurant. Because our restaurant is located in an older building, the restrooms are not currently wheelchair accessible. We want guests to have this information before visiting so they can plan comfortably. If you need help finding an accessible entrance or table when you arrive, please let a staff member know and we will be happy to assist.

Our guests dine indoors in a welcoming dining room with rich wood accents, Irish music, and the cozy atmosphere of a traditional Irish restaurant and pub—where Ireland meets the Ozarks. We don’t have a patio or outdoor seating, but we’d love to welcome you inside McGarity’s!

Casual attire is always welcome at McGarity’s! Whether you’re joining us in shorts and a T-shirt, your favorite jeans, or a suit for a special occasion, you’ll fit right in. Come comfortable, relax, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of our Irish restaurant and pub. We’re happy to have you at our table!

Find us at 2070 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, on Route 62 East across from Pine Mountain Village.

Our regular hours are Monday–Thursday, 4–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. All hours are Central Time. Confirmed holiday hours and any announced temporary schedule changes take precedence over this weekly schedule.

We open for lunch at 11 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We also open at 11 a.m. on the special holidays listed below. Our regular Monday–Thursday opening time is 4 p.m.

Yes. Our parking lot is free and unassigned, with spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee a particular space. One van-accessible parking space is available.

For parties of one to six, reserve a table online. McGarity’s is quite popular, so reservations are definitely recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, but wait times can be very long. Availability is shown in the reservation system.

Please call (479) 363-6038 during our opening hours to speak with a staff member about a party of seven or more. Staff will confirm availability and arrangements.

Use the reservation link sent with your confirmation or call (479) 363-6038 during our opening hours. Reservations cannot be made, changed, or canceled by email, chat, social messages, contact forms, or general voicemail.

Yes. Use our online waitlist when it is available. A message to our chat assistant, an email, or a voicemail does not put your name on the waitlist.

Our bar has five seats, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating availability cannot be guaranteed.

We open at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4), and Labor Day. Closing time is 10 p.m., or 11 p.m. when one of these holidays falls on a Friday or Saturday. All hours are Central Time. Any announced special schedule takes precedence.

We are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve follow our regular weekly hours: Monday–Thursday, 4–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. All hours are Central Time.

We open at 11 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. We close at 11 p.m. if March 17 falls on a Friday or Saturday, and at 10 p.m. on other days. It is our busiest day of the year, so planning ahead is especially helpful.

Columbus Day and Veterans Day follow our regular weekly schedule. An observed holiday on a different date also follows regular hours unless we announce a special schedule.

Yes! McGarity’s has 10 TVs throughout the restaurant, with a screen visible from nearly every table. We have premium cable, sports channels, and local networks, and guests are welcome to use the remote to find a game!

Availability depends on our subscription and local broadcasts, so we can’t guarantee a particular game will be showing. If you’re coming for a specific matchup, please call 479-363-6038 during regular business hours so our team can check.

We serve cooked-to-order Irish-inspired dishes and American classics, including shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, seafood, burgers, wings, vegetarian and vegan choices, and kids’ meals—all in generous portions.

With the rising cost of premium beef, we’ve temporarily removed steaks from our menu. Prices have reached a level we don’t feel is right to pass on to our guests. We’re not willing to compromise on quality by serving lower-grade cuts. Our guests deserve food we’re proud to serve at prices we believe are fair, and that commitment comes first.

Yes! We offer an extensive selection of wine and craft beer, along with a full lineup of handcrafted cocktails. Our taps feature some of the best beers around, including Guinness poured through our imported Irish draft system, Smithwick’s, and many other favorites. Whether you want a perfectly poured pint, a glass of wine, or a great cocktail, we have something for everyone.

Absolutely! McGarity’s is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages. We offer a dedicated kids’ menu for children ages 12 and under. Each paid kids’ meal is $9.95 and includes one entrée, one side, and one kids-cup drink; paid kids’ meals may also be ordered online for pickup. Children age 5 and under receive one complimentary kids’ meal when dining in. The complimentary meal is dine-in only and is not available online or for pickup. Adults may not order from the kids’ menu for themselves.

Yes. We believe that if our doors are open, our kitchen should be open too. Just as you can make a purchase at a store right up until closing, you should be able to order a meal until our posted closing time. Come in even one minute before closing, and we’ll gladly serve you a hot, freshly cooked meal with the same warm hospitality and attentive service we give every guest. We’re open seven days a week, and our full kitchen serves until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and until 10 p.m. all other days.

McGarity’s does not currently offer live musical performances. Our building is intimate, and its size and acoustics are not the best fit for live bands or performers. We do, however, play Irish music throughout the restaurant. It adds to the warm, welcoming pub atmosphere and helps create the full McGarity’s experience—a little piece of Ireland where Irish character meets Ozark hospitality.

Our menu page includes the main menu, vegan and vegetarian choices, kids’ meals, beer, cocktails, wine, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Irish choices include shepherd’s/cottage pie, Guinness Irish beef stew, Irish bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, Guinness fish, shrimp and chips, and Irish Reuben egg rolls. See the current main menu for descriptions, included sides, and prices.

Our Irish & American restaurant also serves burgers, chicken-fried steak, seafood, sandwiches, salads, and pasta. You can explore everyone’s choices together on the menu page.

Yes. Our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order. Preparation takes time, and we appreciate your patience while our kitchen makes your meal.

Our current menu includes Guinness 0.0, Athletic Upside Dawn Golden, and Deschutes Black Butte Non-Alcoholic. Please check the beer menu or ask your server about current availability.

Our dessert menu features shareable cakes, including carrot cake, lemon cake, chocolate selections, and a cake-and-cheesecake blend. Browse the current dessert menu for the full selection.

Yes. Choices include freshly ground whole-bean coffee, decaf, espresso, cappuccino, assorted hot tea, fountain drinks, iced tea, and bottled water. See the non-alcoholic drinks menu for current selections.

We’re happy to help! Please let your server know about your dietary needs before ordering. They’ll speak directly with our chef to discuss your needs and explain the options.

Since we make nearly everything from scratch, we can adjust many dishes—for example, by leaving off sauces, added salt, or salt-based seasonings. Some ingredients already contain sodium or sugar, so the adjustments we can make depend on the dish. Our chef can help you understand what can be changed.

We don’t use seed oils in our cooking except for fried items, which are prepared in a soybean-and-canola oil blend. If you’re avoiding seed oils, please mention that to your server so our chef can review your selection, including sauces and individual ingredients.

Please be specific about any food allergies, as we prepare food in a shared kitchen and cannot guarantee an allergen-free meal.

Requests like these are common, and we help guests with them all the time. Please don’t hesitate to ask—we want you to feel comfortable discussing your needs and enjoy your time at McGarity’s! 💚☘️

Yes. McGarity’s takes food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously and will make reasonable efforts to accommodate guests. Our kitchen handles seafood, shellfish, dairy, eggs, wheat and gluten, soy, nuts, meat, and other allergens, and our equipment, preparation areas, and fryers are shared. Separate disposable, one-time-use pans may be used for many dietary needs to help reduce cross-contact, but no dish can be guaranteed allergen-free. Please tell your server about every allergy and its severity before ordering so the kitchen can confirm current ingredients and preparation methods. Our chef makes the final decision about whether a request can be safely accommodated.

Yes—McGarity’s is AGS and Alpha-Gal friendly. For many dietary needs, including AGS orders, our kitchen uses separate disposable, one-time-use pans to help reduce cross-contact. Please tell your server that you have Alpha-Gal Syndrome before ordering so our team can confirm current ingredients and preparation methods for your meal. McGarity’s is a working shared kitchen, so zero cross-contact cannot be guaranteed, and restaurant staff must make the final determination about what can be safely prepared for each guest.

Yes. We currently offer three dishes specifically listed with gluten-free pasta: Gluten-Free White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Gluten-Free Garlic Shrimp Pasta, and Gluten-Free Pasta Chicken Alfredo. Other accommodations may be possible depending on the dish and current ingredients. McGarity’s is a working shared kitchen with shared equipment, preparation areas, and fryers, so cross-contact is possible. Guests with celiac disease, a wheat or gluten allergy, or a high sensitivity should tell their server before ordering so our kitchen can confirm current ingredients and preparation methods. No dish can be guaranteed completely free of gluten or cross-contact.

Yes. McGarity’s offers dedicated vegan and vegetarian selections. Vegan choices include the Dublin Black Bean Burger, Limerick Vegan French Dip, Killarney Garden Pesto Pasta, and Belfast BBQ Jackfruit Bun. Vegetarian choices include the Kerry Black Bean Garden Salad, Donegal Garden Wrap, Galway Jackfruit Mac-N-Cheese, and Cork Curry Jackfruit Chips. Some dishes include fried sides such as skin-on seasoned fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or onion rings. These sides are cooked in shared fryer oil that is also used for non-vegan and non-vegetarian items. If you prefer to avoid the shared fryer, please tell your server and ask to have the fried side removed. Shared equipment and preparation surfaces mean cross-contact is possible, so guests with allergies should speak with their server before ordering.

No. Many ingredients may contain soy or trace soy, and we cannot guarantee a soy-free meal. Tell staff about your allergy and its severity before ordering. The chef will review current ingredients and preparation and decide whether your request can be accommodated.

McGarity’s offers dine-in and pickup; delivery is not available. You can place a pickup order using the Order Online for Pickup button on our website whenever online ordering is available. The current pickup time is shown during checkout and can change based on how busy the kitchen is, so we do not guarantee a specific pickup time before an order is placed. Paid kids’ meals for children ages 12 and under may also be ordered online for pickup. The complimentary meal for children age 5 and under is a dine-in-only benefit and is not available online or for pickup. If you need help with an active order, please call 479-363-6038 during our regular business hours.

Yes—no questions asked. McGarity’s Restaurant & Irish Pub offers anyone in need a free, freshly prepared meal from our regular menu, served with the same care, dignity, and full service as every other guest. We do not ask for or accept donations to fund these meals; the owners pay for them out of their own pockets. It is simply our commitment to making sure no one goes hungry—not on our watch.

McGarity’s is locally owned by Ken and Rachel. Our leadership team includes Executive Chef Chad, Sous Chef Marie, General Manager Jude, and Front of House Manager Brittany. Together, they guide our kitchen, service, and daily operations.

Visit our online pickup ordering page when ordering is available. Place and confirm your order through that ordering system.

Yes. Use our online gift-card page to purchase a McGarity’s gift card.

Check it through our gift-card balance page.

You can join our email list for specials, discounts, and restaurant updates.

We accept applications only through our website. Visit our Careers page to apply online.

Yes. We accept online applications year-round and keep your application on file for future opportunities, even when an immediate opening is not available.

Please call (479) 363-6038 and speak directly with staff during our opening hours. Staff must check whether an item has been found; a message or voicemail does not confirm that an item is here.

Yes. Stella, our phone AI assistant, and our website chat assistant can answer general questions 24/7. For matters that need restaurant staff, such as reservation changes, active orders, or lost items, please speak with staff during opening hours.

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