Dmacs Bar & Grill New Orleans

Showed up hungry as one of our last stops before leaving Mardi Gras. Came here on the persistent recommendation that they had the best burgers in town. This no fuss bar, music venue and restaurant didn't disappoint. Rolled through on an early Sunday evening to get a final bite and drink before we headed back home. Upon walking in I noticed we were getting side eye and unpleasant vibes from some of the customers. Living in Mississippi I've gotten kind of used to it so sat down at the bar and started chatting with the bartender. In true Mardi Gras fashion, our bartender was incredibly cool and attentive, but horse from all the yelling and screaming during celebrations. We ordered a couple beers while deciding our burgers, which ended up being a bacon cheeseburger and the breakfast burger. While I won't wade into a 'best of the city' debate, these were the best burgers I've had since I moved from my other favorite spot. Nice thick cut and crispy bacon, and the burgers were juicy and cooked to order and doneness. We didn't order mixed drinks as we were hitting the highway soon. So more to the weird vibes, during our meal. It became apparent that the band was very Christian and so the small crowd followed suit. So when we walked in, still dressed in our sacrilegious nun/pastor outfits from the Box of Wine parade we were in, we probably drew the ire of a few patrons. No worries, had a good laugh with the bartender and moved on with our night. It's a little longer walk from where I usually stay in midtown, but I'll definitely add this place to my regular rotation when in town.

The atmosphere here is friendly; on a Monday night, musicians roam in and out of the bar with smiles. Good vibrations flutter within the people in the crowd, cross-firing with the alluring stage. The sound system is top-notch, and the pizza was so delicious; the service was spectacular. I will return to DMac's, and you should try them out if you're looking for good food and music without the hassle of becoming bored or starving. Thanks for a good night! -Daniel