We really like the fish & chips here! Consistently good, fresh, & nice portion.
We appreciate being accommodated every time with our stroller or when we want to sit in the back from the bar crowd. Also if you have a small child, there is a changing table in the restroom which I'm noticing many restaurants around here don't seem to accommodate, thankfully they are very inclusive and also 3 gender neutral restrooms with one being disability accessible.
The general manager is very kind and made our experiences nice each time.
Candles on the tables are a nice touch even on the slow nights to keep our sports bar vibe experience above a dive bar feel- appreciate the elevation.
Staff here is nice, even the food runners and busser seem friendly.
Have tried the shepherds pie, fish & chips, wings, onion rings and steak. Food cost seems a bit high for the portions, but I haven't tried everything yet. So far, wings are good, for food cost to portion we got 5 wings for $13. However the wings were a bit larger. Flavor was good.
Onion rings were very good. Thick steak house style & crisp.
Shepherds pie was very tasty, just not as big as we wanted for a filling entree portion, but it tasted good.
Steak came rare instead of med rare, not a big deal as at least it wasn't over cooked, just cooler than expected. Brandy peppercorn sauce was more like a plain dark gravy but tasty anyway, I just wouldn't describe it as brandy peppercorn.
I noticed they carry Pat LaFrieda beef for burgers but they start at $13 for the sandwich, ($10 if you want it on toast, $13 if you want it on a bun?!) not including toppings which range from $1.50-$2 per, the fries are additional for $7. You're looking at a $20+++ burger and that's the only reason I didn't go for it when some of the entrees were less and included fries or a side.
Fish & chips are the go-to here. I've had them at Hudson hound and a few other local places but this one is much better both for portions and quality. I really like it and will come back.
Beer list is normal Irish bar style. Some imports, several domestics, nothing crazy fancy, not too crafty, but hit most of the general spectrum. No hefeweizens or interesting crafts beyond a standard IPA. With, it's an Irish bar. When in Dublin drink Guinness, right? They definitely expect you to!
Cocktail list a little too pricey for what I expect at an Irish bar. I know they are on Newark Ave/Grove St but throw me a bone on the margarita plz- a marg is less at Oralé! If you had $8/9/10 dollar margs I'd certainly order a few. But It's fine, I stick with beer here and I'm good with that.
Today our waiter charged us a dollar for a tiny half ramekin of bbq sauce when I asked if I could have it instead of ketchup with my fries and he said yes??! It's not about the dollar, it's the principle, Really. Manager please use this as a teachable moment in hospitality- the difference in placing an upcharge side order vs replacing a condiment, and, if it's policy standard, explain nicely at the table at ordering so diners aren't surprised questioning the hospitality later. Principle over price.
I would like to add on a positive note that O'Malley's offers food past when others in the area close! Including late night on Sundays/Mondays when industry workers are out. Smart business move! This is what originally brought us in for football night games and will keep us coming back for the food and service. I'd love to see a couple of wing size options in the menu since you do promote sports, and maybe a few more appetizer options beyond vegetable dishes that appear to be more like sides and not so much an app. Maybe an appetizer sized mussels dish, 10 piece wing plate, nachos or an Irishy version, other small bites, burger sliders etc. even offer a few burger meal options outside of the BYO style.
Thanks for the accommodations and great management- we will be back! read more