Weekend Lunch in Eureka Springs: Fresh Food and Generous Portions
A weekend lunch in Eureka Springs should fit the day. It should be filling, easy for a group, and close to the next stop. McGarity’s Restaurant & Irish Pub serves lunch Friday through Sunday. Our kitchen cooks each dish to order at 2070 E. Van Buren on Route 62 East. Guests can choose a light salad, a large sandwich, seafood, Irish-inspired food, or a full comfort-food plate.
Weekend Lunch in Eureka Springs Friday Through Sunday
McGarity’s opens at 11:00 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday and Saturday service runs until 11:00 PM. Sunday service runs until 10:00 PM. Monday through Thursday service starts at 4:00 PM. That makes lunch a Friday-through-Sunday option. The full kitchen stays open until the restaurant closes.
These hours work well for weekend trips. Families can eat before an afternoon in town. Couples can stop before shopping or a scenic drive. Local guests can meet for a full meal before the night gets busy. Check the website before your visit for the most current hours.
Fresh Lunch Choices for Every Appetite
The lunch menu gives each guest room to choose. It includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, starters, seafood, our hand-cut Cowboy Split-Bone Ribeye, and Irish-inspired favorites. Vegan and vegetarian dishes are also available. A dedicated children’s menu helps families order from one kitchen.
Guests who want a lighter meal can start with a fresh salad. The House Salad has lettuce, red onion, grape tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and a house-made balsamic vinaigrette. The Iceberg Wedge has tomato, onion, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles. The Strawberry Salad pairs fruit, greens, avocado, and jalapeño with house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled chicken, salmon, ahi tuna, or jumbo shrimp can be added to a salad. A shrimp cocktail can also make a light start. Ask your server about the best size for your plans that day.
Burgers and Sandwiches for a Hearty Lunch
The sandwich menu includes skin-on seasoned fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or onion rings. The Steakhouse Burger starts with a 10-ounce burger made from chopped steak. It comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and a choice of cheese. Bacon and a fried egg are available as add-ons.
McGarity’s Reuben has tender corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing on toasted marbled rye. Guests can also choose the Chicken Sandwich, Irish Banger Sandwich, or Chicken or Tuna Salad. These plates work well when a guest wants a full lunch that is easy to enjoy between stops.
Comfort-food fans have more choices. Chicken-Fried Steak, Shepherd’s or Cottage Pie, Bangers & Mash, and the Pork Chop offer large plates. House-made sides help guests build the meal that fits their appetite.
Seafood at Weekend Lunch
Lunch is a good time to explore McGarity’s seafood menu. Guinness Fish, Shrimp & Chips combines wild-caught cod with house-breaded wild-caught jumbo shrimp. The plate also has seasoned fries, cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce.
Other seafood choices include Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Creole & Grits, Blackened Redfish, White Wine Salmon, and Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna. Guests can also order shrimp cocktail or grilled real-crab cakes. The crab cake plate has two grilled cakes made with real crab meat. It comes with house-made cocktail sauce and two sides.
Read the seafood guide for a closer look at those dishes. The photo album also shows many plates as guests receive them.
Starters Made for the Table
A few shared plates can make lunch more social. Wild West Wings are offered in several sizes and sauces. Irish Nachos add fresh house-made pico de gallo, house-made ranch, jalapeños, cheese, sour cream, and sweet potato waffle fries. The large pretzels come with Irish pub cheese.
Irish Reuben Egg Rolls are filled with corned beef and sauerkraut. They come with thousand island dressing. Onion rings, cheese curds, fried shrimp, and fried calamari give the group more ways to share. Each dish is cooked to order.
A Relaxed, Cooked-to-Order Meal
McGarity’s is a full-service restaurant, not a fast-food stop. The kitchen cooks each order fresh. Grilled, breaded, seared, and sauced food needs time. House-made dressings, sauces, mash, and cheese grits add care to the plate. Generous portions can help guests stay full through a long Eureka Springs afternoon.
Tell your server about every allergy or food need before ordering. Tools, work areas, and fryers are shared. Cross-contact is possible, and no dish can be called allergen-free. Restaurant staff make the final call about what can be prepared for each guest.
Plan Your Weekend Lunch
Browse the current menu for the latest dishes, prices, and side choices. Read our places to eat guide for a wider look at McGarity’s. Guests planning a later meal can also read the dinner guide.
Parties of one to six can make a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome. Guests can also use the digital waitlist. Pickup is available through online ordering. Parties of seven or more should call during open hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which days does McGarity’s serve lunch?
Lunch is served Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The restaurant opens at 11:00 AM on those days. Monday through Thursday service starts at 4:00 PM.
Can a group choose different kinds of food?
Yes. The menu has salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, our hand-cut Cowboy Split-Bone Ribeye, Irish-inspired dishes, vegan food, vegetarian choices, and children’s meals. Each guest can build a lunch that fits.
Are reservations required for lunch?
No. Walk-ins are welcome. Parties of one to six may reserve online. Parties of seven or more should call during open hours so staff can help.
If your weekend lunch in Eureka Springs calls for fresh food, generous portions, and a broad menu, McGarity’s is ready. Come for a relaxed meal, then head back out to enjoy the Ozarks.