Zmac's Riverside Pub

Stopped off for dinner here after being at an Altoona curve game and it didn’t disappoint! They have a huge menu with plenty of different items to choose from and a whole bunch of appetizers. I went with the wings since that was the special coated in the Hokegeeze sauce. That sauce was awesome and definitely recommend it. It’s a sweet and tangy almost like honey mustard flavor. The waiter was very polite and assisted in every question we had. Definitely will stop back if I’m in the area!

Had our second meal there this evening. The first meal was no issue. Came out very quickly. Tonight was a little different, but please read all the way to the end. They were very busy this evening, as many establishments are on a Friday evening. We waited a little while for our meal, which was to be expected. I ordered an open faced turkey gravy sandwich and when it came out there was hardly enough gravy to cover the bread. I asked them if I could have some more gravy. Unfortunately, at this point I had to wait about 25 more minutes with my meal sitting in front of me and not eating it. Obviously at this point the meal had cooled off and I was not pleased it took that long just to get the additional gravy. I mentioned to the waitress that I understood it was busy but to wait that long, especially for a meal that had already been served was a little ridiculous. She was very nice and apologized a few times. I told her it’s not her fault, the kitchen staff should understand that. I asked about that meal possibly being removed from the check. And you can call me a “Karen” but I NEVER do this. When she came back out she told me not only was that meal taken care of but the entire check, including my wife’s meal. Please note, the reason for this review is not to report a bad experience but to praise an awesome one!! Good on the management at Zmac’s to do that for us. We will definitely be back!!! Great job, guys!!

Zmac’s is a diamond in the rough. We were passing through the area, looking for a place to grab a drink and lunch. We came across Zmac’s and decided to give it a shot. This place is a 10/10. The curb appeal is nice but doesn’t give the venue the credit it deserves. Once you get through the door, you’ll find a very spacious cozy inviting upbeat atmosphere and staff. Very inviting and the menu offers something for everyone. Kids menu, fried food all the way to comfort food dishes. Portions were very plentiful, packed full of flavor and at a drive thru price. We were both big eaters but ended up taking to go boxes. Kid and family friendly. Servers and bartenders were super friendly and although it was a packed house, made us feel like we were the only ones there. On top of all of that, the place was very clean, to include the bathroom. You could hit a box store but if you live near Zmac’s or passing through the area, why would you? Zmac’s is the spot. We will definitely be back even though its a 40 minute trip for us.