McVey's Restaurant – American
McVey’s Restaurant welcomes guests into a convivial atmosphere where the savory aroma of chargrilled burgers and golden-fried appetizers fills the air, creating the perfect backdrop for a spirited neighborhood gathering. Tables are often crowded with overflowing combination platters and delicate seafood-stuffed mushrooms, offering a playful yet satisfying spread that celebrates the heart of American comfort. From the crisp snap of deep-fried red pepper rings to the chilled elegance of a jumbo shrimp cocktail, every bite captures the essence of a timeless haunt where good food and great company effortlessly meet.
East Commercial Avenue +12196967784 http://mcveysrestaurantlowell.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at McVey's Restaurant
Dairy-Free at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kids Spaghetti, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Prime Rib (Regular). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 16 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Prime Rib (Regular) and Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kids Spaghetti, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms, Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner and Lake Perch Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner and Lake Perch Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner and Lake Perch Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner and Lake Perch Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at McVey's Restaurant
McVey's Restaurant in El Centro has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kids Spaghetti and Angel Hair Pasta w/ Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at McVey's Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner | 0 g | 91.9 g |
| Two Breast Broasted Chicken Dinner | 10.4 g | 79.7 g |
| Bruschetta Chicken Pasta | 53 g | 48.7 g |
| Combination Platter (Small) | 48.7 g | 31.3 g |
| Combination Platter (Large) | 48.7 g | 31.3 g |
| Chateaubriand for Two (16oz) | 28.9 g | 27.5 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Prime Rib (Regular) | 25.6 g | 23.8 g |
| Jumbo Shrimp Dinner | 69.1 g | 23.1 g |
| Lake Perch Dinner | 0 g | 20.8 g |
| Chargrilled Chicken Breasts | 0 g | 17.9 g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 85.4 g | 17 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for a delicious menu spanning from appetizers to main courses, guests particularly rave about the standout soup and flavorful preparations. Reviewers highlight the professional and accommodating service that enhances the intimate setting, noting that it serves as a wonderful addition to the neighborhood.
Menu
Appetizers
- Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms - $12: Baby bella mushrooms, deep fried and stuffed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Red Pepper Rings - $11: Served with spicy ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $11: Served with fresh garlic-parmesan bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken Wings - $12: Asian ginger, BBQ, or Buffalo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - $13 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $13: Blue lump crab, served with lemon dill sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip - $11: Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Platter (Small) - $12: Deep fried cheesesticks, mushrooms, onion rings, zucchini, and cauliflower with spicy ranch and marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Platter (Large) - $15: Deep fried cheesesticks, mushrooms, onion rings, zucchini, and cauliflower with spicy ranch and marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches, Soups, and Salads
- Chargrilled Hamburger - $12: Served with french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chargrilled Cheeseburger - $13: Served with french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Beef Sandwich - $13: Served with french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lake Perch Sandwich - $13: Served with french fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $8: Add chicken for additional 6 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $5: Choice of Bleu Cheese, Red Wine Italian, Thousand Island, Garlic, Ranch, French, Poppyseed, or Raspberry Vinagriette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken
- Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner - $16: 1 breast, 1 wing, 1 leg, 1 thigh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner - $14: White meat available for +.50 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Breast Broasted Chicken Dinner - $16 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chargrilled Chicken Breasts - $16: Two boneless skinless breasts, garlic-pepper seasoned or barbecued Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks
- Filet Mignon (8oz) - $28: Certified U.S.D.A Choice, choice of mushrooms or onion rings
- King Filet Mignon (10oz) - $34: Certified U.S.D.A Choice, choice of mushrooms or onion rings
- Bone-in Ribeye (16oz) - $32: Certified U.S.D.A Choice, choice of mushrooms or onion rings
- New York Strip Steak (12oz) - $25: Certified U.S.D.A Choice, choice of mushrooms or onion rings
- Petite Sirloin (8oz) - $17: Certified U.S.D.A Choice, choice of mushrooms or onion rings
- McVey's House Steak (10oz) - $20: Sirloin cut, choice of mushrooms or onion rings
- Chateaubriand for Two (16oz) - $56: Tenderloin filet served with vegetables, mushrooms, and onion rings Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Seafood
- Lake Perch Dinner - $19: Deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Lake Perch Dinner - $20: Lightly floured Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp Dinner - $20: Deep fried Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Shrimp Dinner - $22: Lightly floured Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $23: Herb crunch topped, BBQ Rubbed, or Pistachio Crusted Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Tail - $65 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Chicken Parmigiana - $21: Served over angel hair pasta Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair Pasta w/ Marinara - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp w/ Angel Hair - $23: Garlic sauteed shrimp tossed with tomatoes, white wine, and herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta Chicken Pasta - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Our Specialties
- Barbecued Baby Back Ribs (Full) - $24: Fall off the bone tender twice baked baby back ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecued Baby Back Ribs (Half) - $18: Fall off the bone tender twice baked baby back ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home-Style Meatloaf - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Rubbed Pork Chops - $24: Served with cinnamon brown sugar apples and a baked sweet potato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Surf and Turf Skewers - $26: One beef tenderloin skewer and one shrimp skewer seasoned and grilled Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib (Regular) - $28: Served Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Prime Rib (Double Cut) - $40: Served Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Children's
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $7: Includes a side and a drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Macaroni and Cheese - $7: White cheddar shells, includes a side and a drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Spaghetti - $7: Angel hair pasta, includes a side and a drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Fried Lake Perch - $7: Includes a side and a drink Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Fried Jumbo Shrimp - $7: Includes a side and a drink Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheeseburger - $7: Includes a side and a drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken - $7: Includes a side and a drink Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about McVey's Restaurant
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- McVey's Restaurant is a moderate-priced ($$) American establishment offering a variety of comfort food dishes and combination platters.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features a wide range of American comfort food, including appetizers, seafood, burgers, and numerous specialized dietary options.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a convivial, intimate setting described as a spirited neighborhood gathering spot with professional and accommodating service.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Sauteed shrimp dinner and hot spinach and artichoke dip both accommodate nut-free, pescatarian, and sugar-free dietary requirements simultaneously.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- McVey's Restaurant specializes in American comfort cuisine, featuring chargrilled burgers, seafood-stuffed mushrooms, and various fried appetizers in a neighborhood setting.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests find good value in the delicious, flavorful menu and professional service.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting the delicious menu, standout soup, and professional, accommodating service.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a convivial neighborhood atmosphere with American comfort food, professional service, and extensive options for nearly every dietary preference.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This moderate-priced American restaurant stands out with a 4.0/5 rating, celebrated for its professional service and extensive menu variety.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- McVey's Restaurant is located in Lowell, Indiana, according to its official website address.
- Is McVey's Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. McVey's Restaurant has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kids Spaghetti, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Prime Rib (Regular).
- What can I eat at McVey's Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Kids Spaghetti, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Prime Rib (Regular) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does McVey's Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kids Spaghetti and Angel Hair Pasta w/ Marinara.
- Is McVey's Restaurant gluten-free?
- 16 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at McVey's Restaurant?
- Four Piece Broasted Chicken Dinner, at roughly 91.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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