Inspired by the everyday homestyle cooking that we grew up with, you'll feel at home while savoring a great meal in our casual and relaxed dining room. Experience our breakfast flavors or tasty lunch, attentive service and a friendly atmosphere. Come see what makes us a Richmond Tradition. McLean's has been family owned and operated since 1965, currently by Dionna and Barry Kelleher.
McLean's continues to provide good food, fast service and friendly faces. Our Kitchen is lead by Barry Coker, a 30 year employee and back bone to the preparation of our delicious food. On the Grill, we have Tony and Jose, experts in egg preparation and Sam is on the "hee haw" to get the plates out the pass.
McLean's continues to provide good food, fast service and friendly faces. Our Kitchen is lead by Barry Coker, a 30 year employee and back bone to the preparation of our delicious food. On the Grill, we have Tony and Jose, experts in egg preparation and Sam is on the "hee haw" to get the plates out the pass.
Reviews (22)
Jess Bayne
Jan 25, 2022
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The country boy platter was great. But, the Philly steak omelet was very disappointing...instead of having real steak pieces, they used steakums...needless to say it was an unpleasant surprise. I doubt the hubby and I will return. Especially for the price, you don't receive real steak. Sorry friends...
Latrice R.
Jan 19, 2022
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This place has been around FOREVER. If you want a home cooked, diner like, country style breakfast. This is where you go to. Everything you can think of especially if you grew up in country living is here.
Sausage gravy
Salmon cakes
Scrapple
All the old school favorites.
Food is fresh, quick, and always great. And don't forget inexpensive. I love it here!
Support our small businesses of Richmond!
Sausage gravy
Salmon cakes
Scrapple
All the old school favorites.
Food is fresh, quick, and always great. And don't forget inexpensive. I love it here!
Support our small businesses of Richmond!
Venessa Raigns
Jan 02, 2022
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I was a little disappointed because I asked for my eggs to be scrambled soft and my bacon to be limp and that dud not happen. But my waitress was super nice so it cushioned my disappointment. I've been going for years and I will continue. Usually the food is on point so nothing is perfect all the time.
Matt Cordes
Dec 30, 2021
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Unfortunately, this is a classic example of a long-standing restaurant that lives off its reputation and the poor taste of most of the people that go there.
They have implemented a 20% automatic gratuity for their staff as a quality of life measure, which I do not always disagree with, except when it promotes bad service and people that don't care because they know they're making a 20% tip, beware.
The food is absolutely poor quality ingredients and not prepared very well. To clarify this, I have owned restaurants on a fine dining level and no many of the tricks involved in this and I saw them
They have implemented a 20% automatic gratuity for their staff as a quality of life measure, which I do not always disagree with, except when it promotes bad service and people that don't care because they know they're making a 20% tip, beware.
The food is absolutely poor quality ingredients and not prepared very well. To clarify this, I have owned restaurants on a fine dining level and no many of the tricks involved in this and I saw them
Matt C.
Dec 11, 2021
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This is a classic example of a well-known restaurant that's lived off of people's poor taste and then give it way too many good reviews.
Be aware they have implemented a 20% automatic gratuity on all checks for their servers to have quality of life. My complaint is not the service charge. It's the fact that the service does not come with the service charge. Our server could have cared less and it took forever to get anything and he really didn't want to be there.
To say that the food was poor, quality is kind of an understatement, I have owned and operated restaurants and
Be aware they have implemented a 20% automatic gratuity on all checks for their servers to have quality of life. My complaint is not the service charge. It's the fact that the service does not come with the service charge. Our server could have cared less and it took forever to get anything and he really didn't want to be there.
To say that the food was poor, quality is kind of an understatement, I have owned and operated restaurants and
Cecelia Stith
Nov 14, 2021
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Jessica Hamway
Oct 13, 2021
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Super fast service, light happy vibe. Unfortunately I wasn't impressed with the breakfast food, but I'm used to more hippie crunchy type food. Like the veggie omelet used canned or frozen vegetables instead of fresh, but was otherwise cooked and seasoned well. The homefries had a slight aftertaste as if maybe they were boiled rather than fried, and one bite was super salty and the next bite was plain and mushy. The toast was just bad like cheap store bought white bread. I prefer places like First Watch for traditional breakfasts or local bakery-cafes.
Keiva C.
Oct 04, 2021
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Food was really good wait was super long but worth it I'm not sure if the chef is super picky or waitress was lazy but I asked for half chocolate chip pan cakes an she said it couldn't be done I had to get them on the side which wasn't fun at all the seating preferences showed favoritism his friends where seated before people who had been there 45 min plus 1 thing ion like about family owned
Debbie Long
Sep 22, 2021
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Well , I won't go back....I ordered two eggs, buttered toast, grits , and bacon . One piece of toast was soaked in butter no butter on the other slice. Before asking , my waitress refilled my coffee messing up my sweetener and cream mix. Then I was automatically charged a gratuity of $2.15..... on what should have been a 12 dollar and change ticket . It's not the amount....it's the fact that I get to choose the amount...not someone else. I WONT go back.
Linda W.
Sep 03, 2021
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Ardeshir T.
Aug 29, 2021
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Went here with some friends to enjoy a quick breakfast. The food was all prepared quickly with love. If you're looking to eat healthy, I wouldn't say this is the best breakfast spot for that. However, the food is delicious and worth the try. Be sure to give this place a try while you're in the city.
Victor Hayes
Jul 31, 2021
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Nikki C.
Jul 15, 2021
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Andrew H.
Feb 02, 2021
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Rob Allman
Dec 13, 2020
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The classic diner experience and taste. Our party of 5 had to wait a bit and it was well worth it. Reasonable prices, great service (Kim) and delicious food. Best biscuits I’ve ever had at a restaurant. My breakfast bowl exceeded expectations. And watch for the servers lined the dishes up their arms. Quite a show.
Grace C.
Dec 01, 2020
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I have been going to McLeans for a year now. With COVID spiking and our country having the most deaths in the world, I found it disturbing that no one in the kitchen felt the need or respect to wear a face covering. It's hard to believe that with everything we know, this restaurant is not taking the virus seriously. With how this restaurant is set up, the guests can see the entire kitchen. Where are their masks? We are in a pandemic and I hope the leadership improves. Unfortunately I won't be coming back which is a bummer, because I like supporting local restaurants during this difficult
Gabriel N.
Oct 20, 2020
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Great breakfast spot! While they have other lunch offerings this is definitely a really good, old-fashioned breakfast diner. The best things there that you can't find at other places are things like scrapple, fat back, and thick cut fried bologna. My wife, son, and I regularly go there for Saturday or Sunday morning and is one of the go to spots when family or friends come to visit from out of state.
Kylie K.
Jun 19, 2020
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Absolutely TERRIBLE staff!!
As soon as we walked in, we noticed no staff member was wearing a mask or gloves. We sat ourselves & the waitress handed us menus with no gloves. fine. but then as we ordered and looked around, no staff member was sanitising ANYTHING! making us a little uncomfortable.
we ordered and finally caught a glimpse at the kitchen staff, WHO WERE NOT WEARING ANY MASKS OR GLOVES. we didn't feel that mcleans was taking ANY precaution to make their customers feel safe so we decided to leave. Upon walking out, we let our waitress know politely that we had an emergency
As soon as we walked in, we noticed no staff member was wearing a mask or gloves. We sat ourselves & the waitress handed us menus with no gloves. fine. but then as we ordered and looked around, no staff member was sanitising ANYTHING! making us a little uncomfortable.
we ordered and finally caught a glimpse at the kitchen staff, WHO WERE NOT WEARING ANY MASKS OR GLOVES. we didn't feel that mcleans was taking ANY precaution to make their customers feel safe so we decided to leave. Upon walking out, we let our waitress know politely that we had an emergency
Kimberly-Gretchen B.
Feb 14, 2020
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My second trip to McLeans this year.
I ordered the Cheeseburger + LTM, with Onion Rings. Water to drink.
The Cheeseburger was a plain diner Cheeseburger. Nothing extraordinary. Same for the Onion Rings. I believe they were frozen.
But I ate and enjoyed every bite. Then I requested Bread Pudding. Good, but nothing to write home about.
The server was pleasant and patient. The store was clean, as was the ladies' room, and the noise level was very acceptable.
I ordered the Cheeseburger + LTM, with Onion Rings. Water to drink.
The Cheeseburger was a plain diner Cheeseburger. Nothing extraordinary. Same for the Onion Rings. I believe they were frozen.
But I ate and enjoyed every bite. Then I requested Bread Pudding. Good, but nothing to write home about.
The server was pleasant and patient. The store was clean, as was the ladies' room, and the noise level was very acceptable.
Lily W.
Dec 28, 2019
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Me and my fiancé came here with friends for early breakfast when we were visiting Richmond. They picked the place so I did not have any expectation upon arriving. It was such a great surprise. This place offers all day breakfast, this place offers such a wide range. The waitress was super helpful and kind. I ordered two catfish, eggs, biscuits, and home fries. My fiancé ordered pancakes, fried apple, sausage, and fried egg. We shared the catfish and pancakes: They're all so good. The catfish was fried perfectly. The pancakes are so good too. We all left with a happy belly. I want to come
Taila R.
Jun 27, 2019
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Unfortunately yesterday was my last visit to Mclean's. Although I enjoy the food, this situation has become unacceptable. I really don't find pleasure in leaving a negative review for this place, however I feel what has happened is something the Yelp family should be aware of.
While reading this review please keep in mind that I too work in the restaurant industry and I understand that things happen sometimes. I tend to be very understanding and rather lenient when dining out since I understand the struggles on the other side.
I use to be quite a regular here, often coming for the
While reading this review please keep in mind that I too work in the restaurant industry and I understand that things happen sometimes. I tend to be very understanding and rather lenient when dining out since I understand the struggles on the other side.
I use to be quite a regular here, often coming for the
Deneen S.
Mar 31, 2018
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Wednesday morning 3/28/18.
I stopped by McLeans again after another Dr.s appointment around 10am.
I ordered the Biggest Breakfast in Town. Specifically asking that I not get crispy bacon but not half raw bacon and lightly toasted toast. Well, the bacon and the toast was burnt. Grrr, smh. I was already in a rush now here i have to wait for another order of bacon and toast. The potatoes/home fries were very dry. Maybe they had been sitting out for some time, I'm not sure but they were not good.
The 2nd go round the toast was perfect, the bacon was better but still a piece was burnt.
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I stopped by McLeans again after another Dr.s appointment around 10am.
I ordered the Biggest Breakfast in Town. Specifically asking that I not get crispy bacon but not half raw bacon and lightly toasted toast. Well, the bacon and the toast was burnt. Grrr, smh. I was already in a rush now here i have to wait for another order of bacon and toast. The potatoes/home fries were very dry. Maybe they had been sitting out for some time, I'm not sure but they were not good.
The 2nd go round the toast was perfect, the bacon was better but still a piece was burnt.
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