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   LeonardoC

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   I like the restaurant and would not hesitate to bring my friends there.

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   GenslerAssoc

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 14, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Great location to have a business lunch if you're in and around USC. The wait service was terrific.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 4, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Good after work or late lunch place

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   AdriaC

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   overall3food2service3ambience4

   My first time visiting food restaurant on Yelp taking my friends daughter and friend to breakfast while on their spring break. Made reservations for 4 never was told because it's USC game you must order from the buffet not a great experience as the buffet was a joke. The waitress was nice enough to ask manager for regular menu so I could order something that I could eat also for my young son. Not sure I will dine here again will see.

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   HelenofTroy

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Was pleasantly surprised at how good the breakfast was. For $10 we got a good sized portion of what was ordered so it was very reasonably priced. Our server Ana was very personable, friendly, and answered our questions regarding menu items. She was also very efficient in bringing our food and taking care of our needs. We all enjoyed our breakfast immensely and would definitely go back.

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   PaulD

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Really nice birthday dinner for my teenage daughter. The staff made an extra effort to make the night special for her.

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   LesR

   Los Angeles

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   our “Go To” place whenever we’re on campus at USC, which is frequent.

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   N2Food

   Los Angeles

   37 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We were thrilled to find a reasonably priced restaurant downtown near the show we were going to. The server could not have been nicer or more accommodating and each of us was absolutely delighted with our orders. My daughter had a divine bolognaise pasta, I had a delicious chipotle glazed salmon with a yummy avocado-pineapple salsa, and my husband's creative sandwich was so big he took half home. We found the parking a bit confusing--the entrance is right after the hotel, and you have to keep going up until you reach the metered spaces. (Also note that the directions say it's in the Radisson, but it's now the USC Hotel.)

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   LoriH

   San Francisco

   19 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on September 27, 2019

   overall3food3service4ambience2

   It was ok. A hotel restaurant with over cooked food. Too much like an old hotel from the 70s. The service was really nice.

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    CourtneyA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    We had dinner at McKay’s on Friday night and it was great! We thought the breakfast buffet would be just as good if not better!! For $20/person it was more like an over priced continental breakfast at a hotel. Cold food, rock hard cinnamon roles, and a disappointing selection. Nothing about it was even warm and I would have rather had the option for more pastries or pancakes/waffles versus a chicken broth soup for the chef’s special on the buffet. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant is clean and well decorated but I would not recommend this buffet to anyone!

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    EllieF

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2019

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    First time to McKay’s. We chose it because it was in between for a friend from Westchester and me from Pasadena. I decided to take the train because the website said the station was on the corner of Figueroa and Expo. Not. Really pretty underwhelming. The signage is poor so it’s really easy to pass it (and not so easy to turn around). Parking is nonexistent except in hotel garage. Food was OK to inedible. My fish and chips were OK but missing something green like coleslaw that usually accompanies it in most restaurants. Tons of fries though. My friend had rigatoni that looked dry and she didn’t eat. To their credit they removed her dish from the bill and did offer to bring her something else (which she declined). On the plus side it was quiet (very few people in there) and clean. If average is what you’re after it’ll be OK for you. Otherwise, drive a little further into downtown where there are better choices.

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    WendyW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    First time trying out McKay's for lunch. The food and service were good. The decor is a little underwhelming, but clean.

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    WeezyC

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2019

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    The food just isn't that good!! Our server was sweet and attentive and the prices are more then fair

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    GailM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I initially chose McKay's for a business lunch because I needed to meet someone who was staying downtown and I was coming in from Orange County. It was a great choice as he was able to get there easily using Uber and it was right off the Harbor Freeway and I could miss the downtown crush. Besides being a great place for a business lunch, the food was exceptional. I had an Asian-style Ahi salad which had some interesting spins and tasted great. The waitress was very attentive. Thanks!

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    USCMuncher

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    We shared a crab/mango salad. It had minimum dressing so we found the salad with minimal flavor. We were not happy about the salad and gave our feedback to the waiter. I thought my order of Fish & Chips was ok. The potatoes were excellent but I felt the fish was somewhat limited. Maybe there should have been more fish or a vegetable added to plate. My friend was not thrilled about her rib meal maybe because not enough meat. I thought rib meat was delicious with too much potatoes. This dish also needed a vegetable. I'm sure McKay's does better with burgers and sandwiches.

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    Doto

    Los Angeles

    116 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2019

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    Even though there were regular seating tables available, they sat us in lounge seating. This made it somewhat difficult to eat. Waiter was slow to arrive, and even slower to take our full order. Waited over 30 minutes after placing order for any food to arrive, and appetizer arrived with regular entrees rather than beforehand. Food was average, and most items were very salty. About the only good thing about this place was the parking, which we should have just stayed in, as parking near the Shrine Auditorium was extremely expensive and traffic was horrid.

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    SoCalTraveler

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent choice when attending events at USC. Convenient to Galen Center. Good food, fair prices, and great service.

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    Linda

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the grilled chicken sandwich.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2018

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Food is okay, nothing to rave about. Great choice if staying at the Radisson.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Good service, but food was just so-so. My grilled chicken sandwich was devoid of chicken.

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    tomcatter

    Los Angeles

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a few friends in town and decided to give McKay's a try. We grew up in the area in the 70's and are big USC fans. The memorabilia, artwork adorned the restaurant and added to the vibe. The food was excellent; short rib hash, Burger was fresh, served on brioche bun. We will be back again.

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    WadeD

    Tampa

    57 reviews

    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Went there because it was close to the hotel. Not sure why the bad reviews. Food was good. Service was quick and friendly. No wait, and not many people there at 8pm on a Sat night.

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    troygirl

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    This is a great place, especially if you're a football fan. Lots of USC memorabilia from John McKay era. Food is very good, menu features a good variety of items. Bar area is hopping in the evenings when sports are televised on big screen TVs in bar. It's not easy to get a table for dinner during football game days so plan ahead.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Family night out to concert at shrine

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    Scot

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Make a reservation - especially if you are planning to dine before or after an event at the Galen Center. People are very nice there and food is good. Service is slow (including bringing the check) on game days as they try to juggle everyone trying to eat and get out at the same time. As long as you understand this going in, you will have a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience and be on your way in time to take the 2 minute walk to the Galen Center entrance and get to your seats.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2018

    overall1food1service4ambience2

    Very convenient location if you are at USC for any event. Wait staff were very attentive and accurate. Sadly, though, we had both dinner and breakfast there and both were not good. Dinner was literally terrible, other than the asparagus, breakfast was not as bad, but still not good. Bright side? Full bar.

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    scotusc

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    I remember McKay's as having a better menu with more steakhouse entrees, as opposed to sandwiches. There was a filet on the menu as well as a pesto fettuccine, but otherwise the menu seems more like The Lab (a few doors down). The wine "list" makes you feel like you are in the Midwest. This is California, and a nice restaurant needs to have more than one selection of each varietal and also needs to have some mid to upper level wines. This looked like wines that someone picked up from the local grocery store. The historical photos on the walls and the nice ambiance still make this a nice place to visit - but plan to bring your own wine and pay whatever the corkage is - because that's the only way you will be satisfied with your wine selection.

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    Anonomous

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2017

    overall1food1service4ambience3

    Steak salad had thinnest filet on the salad. It looked like a minute steak. No taste. No one in Restaurant.

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    StephanieC

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2017

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    Great location and atmosphere to go and catch up with friends, have dinner with family, or just have a nice meal. I loved the service and food. I will definitely come back.

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    LoriH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2017

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Usually we go here for happy hour and would still highly recommend that, dinner...not so much. They were out of the daily soup special (clam chowder) at 7:45, not good planning. The dining room menu is over priced when you compare to what you can get in the bar. Also, the dining room was freezing. Go for happy hour, but save you money for another choice if you’re going for a nice dinner .

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    Mdc2372

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2017

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    Food would have been five stars except I requested bacon extremely well done, (it was not) I had to send it back.

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    Mdc2372

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    I liked your restaurant, but the cook failed to follow the instructions of my waiter "Scott", I imfasized that the bacon needed to be extremely well done or I would not be able to eat it, unfortunately it was not therefore I was unable to fully enjoy an otherwise delicious turkey sandwich. Once again "scott" my waiter was excellent!

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    Valerie

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2017

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    I have not dined here in a couple years and now I remember why. There were only 5 tables of people and we all waited forever for our food. The staff stayed hidden until the food was brought out. Really disappointing. We had a successful Happy Hour there and the food did not take forever then. Not sure what the problem is but it is a shame. Beautiful restaurant.

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    Linda

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2017

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    We enjoyed dinner before the usc basketball game. We chose their hamburgers and sweet potato fries. Excellent choice. We loved the hamburgers.

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    Tryst

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Food listed on the menu on OpenTable was not listed on the menu at the restaurant. There was only two vegetarian options, a salad and a fried portobello burger. We were seated in the second half of the dining room--very bland, unexciting room--not what we were in the mood for when the other side was cozier and more lively. The food was meh. We couldn't figure out what was off until the bill came, and we realized the restaurant was part of the Radisson hotel. Not mentioned on OpenTable, so we felt pretty duped. Other hotel restaurants mention they are in the hotel, so this one should too. 5/10 do not recommend.

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    troygirl

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Always enjoy dining here. It's fun to see all the USC Trojan memorabilia and the food is very good. Not a lot of menu choices but enough. Nice bar area which is very busy on game days.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2016

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Food was good (pricey) and server was great, but it took forever for the food to come out from the kitchen. Our 1hr. lunch break took 2.5 hours. Acoustics are quite loud when there's a crowd.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food! This was my first time eating breakfast at the restaurant. Typically, I always have lunch, but the breakfast burrito was delicious.

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    roshi

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2016

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    It is one of the few restaurants where you can actually hear yourself. Being an older person I especially appreciated that feature of McKay's. The food was mixed. My son and I split two sandwitches: a chicken, which was very good, and a lobster roll, which neither of us have ever had, and were disappointed at how it was mostly "roll" with not much lobster. The sweet potato fries were excellent.

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    Byron

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2016

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    Awful. They refused to serve us breakfast, since the breakfast service had allegedly just ended when we arrived at 11. There were only 4 people in the restaurant so they surely could have accommodated us. I ordered a BLT, the most breakfast-like thing I could find on the menu. My cousin ordered a salad, and it took about a half hour for us to get our food. It was the worst BLT I have ever had, barely any lettuce, and the "toast" was actually grilled bread slathered in butter. The waiter said the dish came with French fries, but they were actually waffle fries covered in cheese and some weird orange powder. I have never had worse food. Also, the restaurant's website said there was free validated parking in the adjacent Radisson garage, so I parked there. However, I had to pay $12...the garage attendant said there was no free parking on "game day," even though the Rams football game was at night and this was still morning. When I asked the restaurant about this, they said they had no control over the parking, as it was provided by a third party. All in all a terrible experience (though I got to see my young cousin who just started at USC and that part was great!)

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