Wesley Fryer
The Smashburger Fries appetizer at Fat Mack’s Grill in Gold Hill, NC is nothing short of phenomenal! Imagine a classic Smashburger (minus the bun), chopped up and layered over a bed of golden fries—already delicious, right? But the magic happens with their signature Mack’s sauce melted into the cheese. The tangy crunch of the pickles comes through perfectly, tying all the flavors together in a way that’s downright addictive.
This dish blew past our expectations—it’s the kind of appetizer that makes you want to come back just for another round. We enjoyed it as a late afternoon snack with soft drinks on the back porch, and the fact that our golden retrievers could join us made it even better.
Gold Hill itself is a hidden gem. Quaint, charming, and full of history from North Carolina’s gold mining days, it feels like one of those small mountain towns that somehow stayed off the main tourist path. The town’s historic relics and preserved spots are well worth exploring.
If you’re anywhere near Gold Hill, do yourself a favor and stop at Fat Mack’s Grill. The menu is packed with tempting options, the prices are more than reasonable, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Trust me—you’ll be glad you made the trip!
… moreJohn Frame
Good food good service nice place to grab some grub . Located in the village of Gold Hill. The parking could be difficult depending on when you go.
… moreShanna Rinehardt
Once a month, my brother and I meet for a meal and catch up. This month was my turn to pick where and he hadn’t been before. The meal was great!! My hubby had a burger, I had grilled chicken, my brother and sister-in-love both were impressed!! Oh, don’t forget the best fried pickles ever!!!
… moreCharissa Broughton
My daughter and I had an event in the area, and decided to stop at the closest restaurant to us. I’m SOO glad we did. The food was so fresh and everything came out piping hot! The service was amazing, and there was no wait time. I’m so glad I stopped by, and I will definitely be back.
… moreAlisha
First time today, we had a pretty big group about 20 of us and we alll LOVED IT! Great food, great service! Our server was super sweet, and helpful! Definitely will be going back!
… moreLulu
We were able to sit at the bar and be served right away even though the restaurant was crowded right after church let out. Our server was friendly and checked on us multiple times during our visit. This is great, laid-back place to pop in for a smashburger and wings, loaded fries, or a steak on the weekend. We did not have to wait very long for our food and it came out hot and fresh. We will definitely be back!
… moreTracy Morgan
This is a little mom and pop restaurant in Gold Hill. We love Gold Hill and shop there often. When the former restaurant closed down, we were sad because they had great food and service. We decided to give Fat Macks a try and I’m glad we did. The food was good, especially the smash burger loaded fries. We will definitely go back when we visit GH.
… moreKathy Kopetzky
I seen a Facebook advertisement for Fat Mack’s and since it’s only 10 minutes from home, we decided to try it out. Did NOT disappoint!! My fiancé had a smash burger and fries, and I chose the special which was pork chops. Mashed potatoes were homemade. The breading on the pork chops was delicious! Although I do wish they had gravy for the potatoes, I will definitely be back to try more!!
… moreKim Provancher
Fat Macks Grill absolutely! My favorite place to eat! Great atmosphere. Delicious food wonderful waitresses and it feels like home over and over again anytime. We have guests at our house. We bring them here and they love it like we do!! We are quite smitten with the delicious smash burgers done like no one else! Keep up the good work girls and guys. We can’t do without y’all. Love, Gold Hill and Fat Macks!!!!
… moreMacie Talent
My husband and I came to eat, place was pretty steady but i didn’t know that 2 cheeseburgers with fries and potatoe wedges takes over 45 mins. Waitress checked on us one time. I got one refill and my husband never got one! Food was alright my fries came out room temp like they has been sitting for a little. This was my first time here and my impression was not good. After our food was served, nobody checked on us again. We finally just paid and left! Over an hour and half in there, no one to check on us, 1 refill & food was over $30 was definitely not worth it:/
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