McKay's

3.8

211 Reviews

$30 and under

All you can eat/Buffet

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

McKay's is the perfect choice to enjoy some of L.A.'s finest food and good cheer with friends. We specialize in serving a delicious and nutritious breakfast daily to the USC Hotel's guests with made to order pancakes and omelets. Whether you are visiting USC campus or simply finding yourself in the area, come by to start your day right.
Created in the winning tradition of a warm and friendly destination to prepare for the big game, McKay's lives and breathes the heritage and championship atmosphere of one of the game's greatest personalities. This makes it a perfect location for home game tailgates - football, basketball, volleyball pre-game experiences offer a full bar and a la carte food stations. Fight On!

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Location
3540 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone number
(213) 743-4111
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
All you can eat/Buffet, Continental, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:30–11:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is enforced & regulated by the University of Southern California Transportation Department. A daily parking pass of $12 can be obtained by the parking attendant Monday-Friday from 6a.m. to 8p.m. After 8p.m. parking is permitted by the hour. An hourly parking pass can be obtained at the machine located on the 1st floor of the structure.
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

What 211 people are saying

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3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.9Service
3.7Ambience
1.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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McKay's offers a convenient spot near USC, with "excellent" cupcakes and "fantastic" service, especially on game days. The ambiance is lively, and the game day buffet is a highlight. While some diners find the menu limited, the restaurant excels with friendly staff and "great service." However, improvements in food quality and speed can enhance the experience.

211 Reviews

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Anthony
Orange County16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had breakfast buffet before USC football game. Location to campus, hotel and stadium are excellent. Staff was very friendly and food selection were outstanding! Would definitely dine there on other occasions.
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Gary
Dallas30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in LA for the Penn State USC game, so they were serving the "Game Day Buffet Breakfast," which included custom omelets. Everything was tasted great and the service was excellent! We will definitely eat there again when we return for another game!
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Anthony
Orange County16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Game day buffet was excellent! Ambiance was lively and energetic. Plenty of food choices to satisfy the whole family.
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Terri
Orange County6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We wanted breakfast before a game but were very disappointed. The only meal available was a buffet, even though there was no mention of that on any website or menu. It took 40 minutes to just get our coffee (had to ask the host) and we had to reorder our omelets (the only made to order option) since our order “didn’t through.” We will not be back.
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Nancy
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great game-day when we start at McKays!!!
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Mark VIP
Orange County18 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Aside from the photos they retained, there is nothing positive about the remodel and the new format, menu, and food service philosophy. The 6 in our party will never be back. The comfort and ambiance have been destroyed. One more thing—the noise was unbearable and the class of customers has taken a dive commensurate with the changes listed above.
McKay'sResponded on 22 September 2024
We are sorry we left you disappointed in our Game Day Experience. We took your feedback to our team and made changes and adjustments. We hope you give us another shot on an upcoming game day. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
San Joaquin5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 March 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Convenient pregame food. Line was bogged down at beginning ordering and paying. Drink selection didnt include iced tea and multiple people were asking for tea. Liked opentable reservation system. Servers were friendly. Hot dog was dry. Tacos were tasty and condiments were good. Cupcakes were EXCELLENT!!!!
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Cleveland1 review
3.0
Dined on 21 October 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food quality and selection was poor to say the least. Prime rib was not of the best quality (fatty) and the rest of the foot was average bar food. Expected more for the price - $50.
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JonathanO
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at McKay's when we come into town every few months. The food is good quality and the service is always great. We were celebrating a birthday and they did a fantastic job with limited staffing even though the main dining area wasn't open. I was impressed.
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SteveT VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 June 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always enjoy my time at McKay’s. The food is delicious and service is great. McKay’s should consider giving more or larger pieces of fish in their Fish n Chips Lunch. One received 3 very small pieces. Other menu portions are appropriate.
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FAQs

McKay's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 743-4111.

McKay's is rated 3.8 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

3540 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Additional information

Phone number
(213) 743-4111
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
All you can eat/Buffet, Continental, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:30–11:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is enforced & regulated by the University of Southern California Transportation Department. A daily parking pass of $12 can be obtained by the parking attendant Monday-Friday from 6a.m. to 8p.m. After 8p.m. parking is permitted by the hour. An hourly parking pass can be obtained at the machine located on the 1st floor of the structure.
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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