It hit the marks. The service was QUICK, bartender greeted me fast and gave me the menu to check if that's what I wanted. She also went above and beyond to bring me a chair with a back. (She left from all the way behind the bar to do so) KUDOS. The wings were cooked perfectly. Flavorful. Got my check fast. It was such a cool spot. I'll check it out next time I'm up there for work for sure! read more

Grace O Malley’s - Buffalo wings - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

PROS: The place was very nice inside. It wasn't crowded, staff was friendly, menu was plentiful with good prices and the stuff came out fast. CONS: This is on Newark Ave, a pedestrian street. Therefore, there is no parking OVERALL: If you're on foot I highly recommend coming here read more

Came here with a friend for the outdoor dining. Beer selection is great and I dont usually eat here but everyone always compliments the fries! Writing a review mostly bc I left my gucci sunnies on the outdoor table and the staff totally held onto them for me. I called a day later not realizing I left them there and the manager kept them aside so I could pick them up. Hospitality at its best! Thank you so much to the crew & management here! read more

I want to speak as a witness to something that happened Friday night that didn't sit right with me. I saw a bagpiper come into Grace O'Malley's Whiskey Chapel on Grove Street just looking to relax, like anyone else. He paid for his drink, kept to himself, and was respectful the entire time. A few people even approached him out of interest in the bagpipes, which is something he's known for. Out of nowhere, the manager had security approach him aggressively and told him, word for word, to "get the f*** out." There was no clear reason, no warning, and no justification for that kind of treatment. From what I witnessed, he didn't cause any problems or disrespect anyone. In fact, this is someone who dedicates his time to the community--playing bagpipes at funerals, honoring fallen police officers and firefighters, and supporting their families during some of their hardest moments. To see someone who gives so much back to others be treated with that level of disrespect was honestly disturbing. He handled the situation calmly and chose to leave rather than escalate things, which says a lot about his character. No one deserves to be treated that way, especially when they've done nothing but come in peacefully and respectfully. Situations like this reflect poorly on management and should be addressed. read more

This was a delivery order. I have ordered from here before and it's been hit or miss. They took the NY strip off the menu. I ordered the grilled skirt steak chimi and it is now the reason I can never order from here again. Truly disgusting. It was swimming in about a half cup of oil. The steak itself - flavorless and greasy. read more

Grace O Malley’s - Green beans and oil from Grilled Skirt Steak "Chimi" - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Very nice bartenders and servers. Definitely a sports crowd on football nights. Not a lot of vegetarian options but the grilled cheese is good, as is the side salad that comes with it. Awesome dressing. The onion marmalade was my favorite part of the grilled cheese. read more

Grace O Malley’s - Grilled cheese with mashed potatoes - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Considering the reviews I really expected the food to be better! The nice part was that the nachos were definitely homemade, but the meat was overcooked and it could've used more cheese. The shepherd's pie also didn't have the traditional tomato base taste that it usually has, but otherwise it was cooked well. Service was good and the place had a great vibe though! Nachos: 3.5/5 Shepherd's pie: 3.75/5 read more

Grace O Malley’s - 7 Layer Nachos - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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foodie_starry Light 'em Up Aperol Spritz Honey Fig Grapefruit and Honey Cold Brew Irish Coffee 7 Layer Nachos Chicken Fingers Steakhouse Onion Rings read more

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Friendly staff. Perfect ambience with indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious shepherds pie read more

Grace O Malley’s - Shepherds pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Jersey City has no shortage of Irish pubs; tiny Grace O'Malley's on Newark Ave is still a fine establishment. Dropping in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon, I grabbed a seat at the bar and settled in. The menu has pub standards (burgers, fish and chips, shepherds pie, et al) and what they do, they do well. I nabbed a reuben and a pint of Sullivan's. The sandwich was hearty without being too heavy, packed with tender corned beef, melted Swiss, and crisp sauerkraut between toasted rye, with pickle chips and house Russian dressing on the side. It was an all around fine sandwich. read more

Stopped by for a quick drink on a Friday evening. Wasn't too packed and enjoyed a beer before the evening began. Pretty standard - service was good too. Didn't try the food because I was going elsewhere. But this did the job. Helps that the place is right off the pedestrian walkway on Newark Ave. One day I may actually indulge in the whiskey. read more

honestly the food is so good here. great bar food. Sean is the sweetest human alive and Ashley is wonderful. Gio left but he was a sweetie as well. Love Grace's. read more

I always enjoy this place when I'm in the neighborhood! Cocktails are delicious.... Come for the beer but stay for Sean! Always service with a smile. read more

Sean was great! Best friendly customer service. We were locals coming in :) visiting from Las Vegas best atmosphere and energy

Been in JC for 2 decades and was at GOM w a friend for lunch. The place is out of control. The menu changed and the pricing increased. The bartender Liz was great as usual. Our food was high priced and low quality. My pal had a Reuben with almost no meat and lots of fat and soggy fries. I had a cheese burger w aside salad with no tomatoes or onions etc. I had 2 00Guniness for $10 each. It's the same price as a alcohol Guinness but with less ounces so price should be lower. I used to love going there with my friends for football. If they keep pricing so high and quality low we will not go there again. It's a shame because the place looks good. Gauging people as inflation is very low again is not cool. read more

First off, the bartenders and waitstaff are so friendly and attentive. I've come here on weekends, and this is a great casual bar to watch sports without the crowds. We ordered onion rings and fries which were good, but I haven't tried any other food from here to give a full review. read more

Fun bar in Newark some of my colleagues took me to. Great German style pretzel and bartenders kept the beer flowing. Lots of fun in the area as well. read more

Grace O Malley’s - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Work in the area and have been meaning to come here for a little bit. Came right after happy hour drinks are on point and the food is delicious. Will definitely be back the curry fries smelled amazing as well as tasted fantastic. The wings that we ordered were okay might order again but was not really a fan then the short rib grilled cheese sandwich was delicious as well looking forward to trying more things on the menu read more

Grace O Malley’s - Curry fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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First time here. So spacious and clean. There is no happy hour. Service was great. WC aka bathrooms were adorable with the 11"x4" sink. There is a full kitchen. Will have to come back. Was here to kill time during rain. read more

Grace O Malley’s - Menu - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Irish Breakfast wasn't available in JC during the first couple years of my Uber Eats era, and I was glad to try the outstanding version from Grace O'Malley's. Yes, the banger sausage melds beautifully with the eggs. Perhaps more surprising is the fine work on the vegetable side of things including the roasted tomato. Not sure if mushrooms are an official component of Irish breakfasts but they sure worked here. The apple turnover was awesome on its own, even better when you add the whiskey sauce. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day and the vibe was chill. The staff is so attentive and so nice. Glows: -Staff is super nice (JC was super cool and knowledgeable about the menu) -Ambiance (not bro-y) -Decor is great -Booths are a plus and they aren't a pain about letting two people into a booth compared with other establishment Def a great spot! read more

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Been here a handful of times for lunch and drinks early evening. The GM and some of the staff are nice..The place has the look and feel of a classic Irish bar with decent food. But I give it 2 stars and I'm not going back here because a couple of staff members including the onsite manager, are dumb and nasty. The place is frequented mostly by street crowd. More hassles here than fun. read more

I've given this place several chances, but the food remains completely flavorless--terrible chicken wings and bland sandwiches. The drinks are just as underwhelming. While the service is decent, you'd expect a lot more from an Irish pub, especially the drinks. read more

hands down, best spot in all of jersey city, in the heart of newark ave, great food, great staff, great environment! 10/10!

Great food, Guinness pour 7.5/10. Authentic Irish pub. Short rib Guinness grilled cheese was very solid and plenty of TVs to watch games.

Second time ordering from here via delivery. Delivery was quick, hot and fresh both times. Tried the short rib last time and it was to die for, wanted to try the steak this time but they were out of it for the day. (Ordered around 4pm on a Tuesday). Glad it worked out how it did though because 1. I didn't get a photo of the short ribs last time and 2. they were what I wanted originally, just tried to push myself to try something else lol. The short ribs melt like butter, gravy is flavorful. Sides pair perfectly with it, though the carrots tasted a bit sweet last time (think it's the hot honey they say comes on them). Would rather a savory vegetable so tried the broccoli this time and it was bomb. Has an Asian fusion taste without it being over powering or understated. This place is an underrated gem. Prices are a bit high but fair for the food quality and options. Especially compared to how expensive some steak and short rib dishes can be. Want to try the steak, chicken and pot pie next read more

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Stoped here for a quick bite. My wife had the Cobb salad and loved it. I had the burger and it was great. They are very friendly and dog friendly if you have a behaved dog. I will def be back to try out some more of the menu. The staff was very welcoming. And it's clean. Well priced as well. read more

while the food was better than average pub fare, the portions were so small that our $75 delivery was an appetizer for two. we immediately ordered again (from another place). The $25 short rib came with three pieces that put together were comparable in size to a fast food hamburger patty. (see picture). read more

Grace O Malley’s - $25 short rib entree - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Kara is amazing Great and flawless service Will return over snd over again Chill spot amongst all the annoying others Thanks!!! read more

A nice pub spot in the heart of Jersey City. Perfect for pulling up for a drink and some appetizers. The Buffalo wings were pretty good and a decent size. The arugula fennel salad was very refreshing and had a delicious citrus dressing and slices of orange. Very nice attentive service read more

Grace O Malley’s - Arugula fennel salad - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I just have to start off by saying that management was very accommodating. They were at capacity indoors and didn't have any open tables outdoors, but let our group order drinks at a barrel outside with a few bar chairs while we waited. Honestly, we didn't mind because we were right in front of the tv watching the playoffs. Once a table indoors became available, they let us know right away. In addition to some strong drinks, we ordered the chicken tenders, fish and chips, and curry fries to share. Everything tasted great and not like typical frozen bar food. I personally thought service was pretty good. We were checked on every once in a while but not to the point where it was annoying. Also, everyone wore masks when walking around inside, which I really appreciated. Definitely see myself coming back! read more

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Love their collection of cocktails, esp the Irish based ones. This time I had the local hobokken bodi blonde. Loved how they infused the flavor of coconut into. Cant miss their desserts - Irish cream (baileys) cheesecake and Irish Whiskey Funnel Cake read more

Awesome time had by all. Service was great. Bartender Samantha and John took especially great care of us. Chicken tenders A++++++. Divine.

Grace O'Malley's was a recent addition to the Grove Street neighborhood that we happened across the other day and decided to give it a try. The Irish pub had one of the larger outdoor seating areas among those on the block, so it really caught our attention. We were able to select the table of our choice and sat down to enjoy some beverages. My Aperol Spritz was more sweet than bitter, as it also included hibiscus liquor, a version of which I was not a fan. My boyfriend got into the spirit of the bar by ordering a Sullivan's Red Ale from Ireland, which was heavier than a brown ale, but lighter and less rich than a stout. It was rather delicious, but a tad filling. We did not order any food, but the menu offered a breadth of traditional Irish pub classics like Shepherd's Pie and Curry Fries. The service was friendly and plentiful in that there were multiple servers that would check in on us every few minutes, enabling us to enjoy our drinks and get our check in a timely manner. Grace O'Malley's was a good pub that provided a standard experience, but was nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Went Halloween night. Ordered the 7 layer nachos to go. Worse nachos I ever had. Small portion. Dry Chips, jalapeños and hard (not ripe) avocado on top. Bottom of box had some kind of orange color, not cheese, sauce. Don't order the nachos. read more

Very happy with Grace's. Wow, I never thought an Irish bar would have so much to offer! Absolutely fantastic service!!! Wonderful, charming, smiling, attentive -- GREAT! The food I tried was just ok - Prime Rib Sandwich, Burger, Chicken fingers, its bar food. And it's decent, I would not come for the food, rather the service and the location. I like the energy! Maybe will come back and try other menu items. read more

Grace O Malley’s - And 5$ mimosas sangria and bloodys - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

My favorite local bar! The staff is always polite and quick to remember my drink. I had the mesclun salad today with steak and it was delicious and cooked perfectly. My go to stop on the way home from work! Large selection of spirits and beers, not just whiskey. read more

Nice place, friendly service. I got the Irish breakfast which was very good (they have black pudding!). The brussel sprouts and onion rings were pretty good, but I think the sprouts could've used a little more flavor. Will definitely come back again! Seems like a nice place to watch games too. read more

Grace O Malley’s - Irish breakfast, Brussel sprouts & bacon, onion rings - Irish Pub Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

spontaneously chose this place and i'm glad we did. the service was great ; the drinks were strong; the curry fries were BOMB!!! we did outdoor seating since this was back in 2020. the atmosphere was so nice and our server was AMAZING! definitely want to come back and order actual food next time! read more

We're big fans of this pub. Food is great, staff is friendly and the space is welcoming. We've had brunch and late night drinks here, and given our good experience, we decided to throw a private party here. We worked with Jeremy to come up with a menu and figure out the open bar situation. The food was set up as a buffet -- and no surprise, guests loved the spread (shepherd pie, Irish breakfast, pasties and salad). Jeremy helped us with last minute decor and made sure we were comfortable throughout the event. Much thanks to the team for helping us throw a wonderful baby shower. We recommend Grace O'Malley's to anyone looking to throw an event for under 100 people. read more