Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive

Asheville, NC · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Asheville
#110
of 485 restaurants
City Percentile
56%
rating percentile
Address
Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive, 161 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone
(828) 505-2988
Website
eatatdaddymacs.com
Status
Closes soon · 1 AM · Reopens 11 AM

Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive is a restaurant located in Asheville, NC. It is one of 485 restaurants listed in Asheville. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Asheville city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive

Daddy Mac's is our modern take on Southern hospitality. Our menu is deeply rooted in the recipes of owner Dave McFarland's grandparents, so we like to say Daddy Mac’s is steeped in family tradition and pickle juice. Everything is made from scratch,... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–1 AM
Saturday11 AM–1 AM
Sunday11 AM–
Monday11 AM–
Tuesday11 AM–
Wednesday11 AM–
Thursday11 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jennifer Sierra Quick · Mar 2026

Our first meal in Asheville and it was a good one! We were looking for a bit of a dive, that had great rating for their food, service and atmosphere . . . Daddy Mac's did not disappoint. We had the Mama Mac Bar-B-Queterie board and it was fantastic! Ordered with a side of Mac & cheese, and that was all she wrote, we needed a nap! Wings, pulled pork, brisket, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, collard greens and homemade pickles. And it's so hard to find a good mac & cheese at a restaurant, Daddy Mac's did not disappoint.🤤 Big thank you to Grace for the great service!

★★★★★ 5.0 Taylor France · Feb 2026

We were on a weekend getaway in Asheville and decided to try Daddy Mac’s for lunch. It was a really great experience! The food was delicious but, the Mac Daddy nachos were the standout for us! They were to die for! After we paid, we had forgotten to grab the card we paid with. We went to our car and our waiter came and found us a few minutes later to give us back our card! We were so relieved and thankful he went out of his way to do that! I really wish we caught his name, but we are so grateful we had him for our experience! We’ll gladly be back the next time we come to Asheville!

★★★★★ 5.0 Sunshine · Feb 2026

1st time here! It did not disappoint!!! Kelly R was my waitress super fun, down to earth with a laugh n smile so infectious it completely warmed my heart! I was here celebrating my birthday kickoff. The food was incredible. I had the brisket cheeseburger, smoked potato salad & banana pudding. It was so yummy with amazing flavor! You could smell the smoked barbecue from the parking lot & as you hit the front door! The vibe here super chill & a great place to watch sports! I can't wait to come back! Great friendly staff made it a wonderful experience!! 🫶

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeffrey S · Nov 2025

On a quick weekend trip to Ashville and we landed at the airport pretty late. We saw Daddy Mac’s was close by and it had great reviews! We went on Halloween and it was so fun! Very festive with music and costumes but was still easy to relax, talk, and have a great meal. We got so much food and really wanted to get more to try out cause the whole menu looked awesome. Prices were much less here than back home so we were pleasantly surprised to see the check considering everything we had ordered. Service was on point too! Really glad this was our first stop in Asheville! Thanks!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Michelle Locker · Jan 2026

We stopped in at Daddy Mac’s Down Home Dive while passing through Asheville on our way to vacation and had been really excited to try it after planning the stop ahead of time. Unfortunately, the experience started off a bit uncomfortable. When we walked in, we were met with a group of employees laughing about us entering through the wrong door, and one interaction in particular felt a little mocking, which set an awkward tone right out of the gate. Thankfully, our server completely turned things around. He was welcoming, knowledgeable, and went out of his way to make great recommendations and take care of us. His service truly made the difference. The food itself was enjoyable, and despite the rough start, we left appreciating the meal and the effort our waiter put in. My only recommendat

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Live Music ✓ Rooftop Seating ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner

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