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Houlihan's

3.6 (388 reviews)
ModerateBars, New American
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Crab Stuffed Shrimp  Spicy Blackberry Margarita
Au Lait U.

Kim G is an absolute amazing bartender. Makes great drinks. Very attentive. Seems to genuinely be a great person. I ended up not liking the crab stuffed shrimp that I ordered because the shrimp was hard (otherwise the flavor was good). I was able to choose a different entrée with no issue.

Our Fam @ Houlihan's
Chris E.

THE GOOD ---------------- + ALLLLL of the food (for a chain) that we ordered was surprisingly delicious. ++++ Wings & Things Sampler came with Buffalo wings, Houlihan's Famous 'Shrooms and loaded potato dippers. Wings and shrooms were great, but the dippers ---- well, needed dipping sauce! Unfortunately, they forgot to give us the creamy horseradish, sour cream and blue cheese dressing and we didn't realize it was missing until we looked at the menu again. ++++ So. Cal Fish Tacos came with 2 MASSSSIVE tacos stuffed with multiple panko-breaded whitefish, chipotle mayo, napa cabbage, honey-cumin dressing. These were some of the best fish tacos we ever had! ++++ Lonestar Burger, which was new, was sooooo freakin' good. Shocked at how good this Houlihan's fresh sirloin burger was. It was cooked perfectly medium, dripping with oils/juicy and the meat just melted with each bite. ++++ Kids Cheese Burger + green beans and Kids Mac & Cheese + sweet potato fries were solid. Our kids enjoyed it, but it was what it was. + The entire menu is well-priced for 2025 and nothing is absurdly expensive. + Restaurant is relatively big with a main dining room, large bar towards the back and an upstairs space. ++++ Although the restaurant's exterior (for the entire chain) looks a bit drab, the interior was quite cozy at this location. + Food came out very quick and orders were accurate. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Our waiter was friendly, but he failed to mention to us that the Kids meals came with juice, apple slices/Go-GURT and ice cream. We had to mention it after we had ordered. - Parking lot on an early Friday evening was almost full, but yet the restaurant had only a few customers/parties, however, there are other spaces a bit further since it's shared with a strip mall. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came on an early Friday evening at 6PM and most of the patrons who sat down to eat were families with young children. Definitely don't see Houlihan's being the trendy type of chain restaurant. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Although our appetizer was missing sauces and the waiter failed to mention what the Kids meals came with, I will give them a one-time pass on since everything else was really, realllly great. If it happens again though, I would definitely attribute it to a training issue.

Kids Cheeseburger
Dolly C.

- Extremely large restaurant with multiple dining areas on the left, right, and an upper level; bar area is tucked toward the back on the right - Parking lot was full outside on a chilly and windy Friday evening, but was calm and quiet inside; no wait to be seated - Cozy and comfortable atmosphere with dim lighting; a mix of modern pop and holiday music played softly in the background - Tables and booths are generally spacious, though our booth felt tight on one side--possibly shifted by previous diners - Service was good overall; our waiter was friendly and attentive - Food exceeded our initial (somewhat low) expectations: Wings & Things Appetizer Sampler was decent--the famous 'shrooms were excellent, though we later realized all the dipping sauces were missing (boo); So. Cal Fish Tacos had two large tortillas loaded with crispy, perfectly fried and well-seasoned fish, topped with fresh, crunchy cabbage slaw--a squeeze of lime really elevated the dish; Lonestar Burger was cooked perfectly to medium, held together well, and was packed with flavor; the kiddos were happy with their Cheeseburger (two sliders) and Mac & Cheese meals--each comes with a drink, a side, apple slices or Go-Gurt, AND a scoop of ice cream - Would definitely return to try other menu items; the lunch specials also look like a good value and worth checking out

Cheeseburger with fries
Mel Y.

We've been here a few times and have had pretty good experiences but it was disappointing today, mostly because of the lack of attention, slow service and the overcooked food. Not my favorite houlihan's spot but has American fare in a casual environment. We arrived on Saturday evening and had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Not horrible but when you looked around the restaurant there were empty booths and other tables seemed to have much quicker service. The server was nice when he did come around but we only saw him a handful of times. And we had to ask to have our order and drinks taken and it took forever to get our check. The burger was ok today but everything was overcooked in the salmon with green beans except for the mashed potatoes. They have a price fix menu with appetizer, main dish and dessert which is essentially a free dessert, not a bad deal if you want one of the entrees. Join the rewards club and you can get some free items with purchase. Parking is in a shared plaza and can get full. There's an art supply store, fried chicken, etc.

Dezi R.

Vern is great! Always friendly, timely and responsive. We always enjoy sitting in his section and chatting with him before and after our meal. Food is always great! We're here at least once a month. Houlihan's 4 LIFE!!

Fish and chip
Chris V.

Food was pretty good. A little slow but that might just have been the time of day. Fish and chips were good. Big Mike took care of us

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Great services by Brian R food was great as we love coming here. great atmosphere, chill a great place to sit eat and laugh

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Vern was amazing. Food was great as well. If you come request Vern you won't be disappointed.

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Vern was great! Awesome service! Food was good and warm. Will come back. Everyone really enjoyed it.

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Vern was absolutely amazing! made the meal 100x better. food was good and drinks were pretty good

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Food was delicious. Brian our server is very customer friendly and above and beyond service.

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keslie p was amazing on point with service! Always smiling and polite. Food was great! but the service was EXCELLENT! Thank you Keslie P!

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Vern our server was great. He was attentive and friendly. Food was great too. Looking forward to coming back. Get the prime rib.

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Very average. On the cusp of being dirty. Felt dirty underneath. A forced niceness about the place. Food was average but pricey.

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Brian is that guy! Excellent service from the moment we walked in the door. The food brought us in but the staff will keep us coming back!

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28 days ago

Stopped in for a burger and it was delicious and the fries perfect! Brian, our waiter, was perfect! We'll be back :)

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Keslie was super sweet. She made sure we had everything we needed. Great service. Can't wait to come back

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A cozy, very popular Ridgewood spot with good food--but come prepared for tight seating and a…read morelively atmosphere. We stopped in mid-week for a family dinner after work and even on a Wednesday the place was buzzing. The restaurant itself is pretty tiny, which makes for a cozy atmosphere but also means tables are very close together. If you can, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. The menu is somewhat minimal, but the food overall was good. I eat gluten-free and noticed the options were a bit limited, which made ordering slightly challenging. I ended up going with the sea scallops. They were nicely cooked, but the portion was smaller than I expected--five small scallops with some vegetables. For the price, I do wish the portion had been a bit more generous. I have to admit I left still a little hungry. My dad ordered the short rib grilled cheese and really enjoyed it. That was probably the standout dish at our table. My sister ordered the honey bourbon chicken and said it was okay, but afterward she mentioned she probably should have gone with the short rib grilled cheese instead. One surprise of the night was live music on a Wednesday. I usually enjoy live music, but since we were hoping to catch up as a family it made conversation a little difficult. The music was fairly loud for such a small space. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. They also have a rewards program, which worked out nicely--my dad received a complimentary dessert for his birthday. I ordered the crème brûlée, which was a great way to end the meal. A couple practical tips: parking in Ridgewood can be tricky. The restaurant advertises valet parking, though we didn't use or see it during our visit. If you find street parking, make sure to feed the meter because the town is known for giving out tickets. In warmer months they do offer some outdoor sidewalk seating, though it looks fairly limited. It also appears they have a happy hour, though we didn't arrive in time to try it. Overall, I'd recommend checking out Steel Wheel Tavern--just be mindful of the timing of your visit, especially if you're hoping for a quieter dinner.

The only reason we went there is bc friends chose it. Very loud, we were seated right next to the…read morespeaker. Service was rushed although courteous - we got take out boxes seated on a table as entries arrived. Calamari were overdone and oversalted. Short ribs were ok, duck was overdone and not carved. Sides were good. Another fairly mediocre experience.

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To be honest, we went to two places which were wayy too crowded for us before walking into Barrel…read moreand Brew. And we are so happy we did. Located in a strip mall (what ISN'T in a strip mall anymore), this little gem is a unicorn. Beautifully lit and decorated, it is understated with a warm cozy vibe with a Latin slant. The menu is short and sweet. I can only comment on the dishes we devoured,, but if those are any indication of the rest of the menu, graze away. The Chicharrons were perfect: tender pork belly w an epic fatty crunch on a slick of garlic aioli. Wings. A huge plate (so seldom seen anymore) w Thai Chili glaze. There are other choices. Balanced and meaty. We should've ordered them uber- crispy, but we know for next time. Delightful. The Cheese Quesadilla was oh-so-cheesy and excellent. We split a burger and it was perfectly stacked and rare and juicy. The fries weren't an afterthought. They were crispy and hot and well-seasoned. Get the Parmigiana Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Oomph, so good. Cocktails are thoughtful. Had the bourbon something on the special menu that sung. The list of Ales offer something for everyone. Carolina was our server and my thanks for recommending that cocktail. Was she reading my diary??? Go. Enjoy. And revel in a little place that should be nestled somewhere in the West Village, but luckily it's here, minus the tolls to NYC. Tip and tip well. We will be back.

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It's been awhile since I've been here, but stopped by today for happy hour. The bartender…read moreremembered me and my drink order (red sangria). And they played awesome music too. Thank you! As much as things change I am glad Rail Yard is the same! Hope to be back sooner rather than later!

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Located in a warehouse with an eclectic mix of furnishings and decorations that make it feel like…read moreyou're back in your dorm room from college. People working there that are super friendly and engaging with customers and seem like they really understand beer and are excited about it. Most importantly: a killer taplist with an astounding 21 beers, one NA beer, and one seltzer. No two beers alike and all of them inventive and delicious. For me the real standout was the Politics and Religion, a DIPA with milk sugar and coconut and sabro hops. This is just a quintessential NJ brewery. My girlfriend and I have been to a lot of NJ breweries over the years, and we feel confident ranking this one high on the list. We visited on a Sunday afternoon in February and whiled away the hours watching Winter Olympics with the staff and other patrons. The only downside is parking. There are about five parking spots out front. If you're not lucky enough to grab one of them, and especially if they have a special event going on, you'll have to demolition derby your way into a parking space amongst the maze of narrow streets that surround the brewery. This place just passed their 7th anniversary and will undoubtedly be around for many years to come. We live far away but can't wait to come back someday.

We drove right by this brewery as it is wedged in between two other businesses and they don't have…read moremuch parking as they added additional seating outside. There is a parking lot down the road where you can park and walk it's maybe a 2minute walk and way easier to park. They had a food vendor outside with kebabs and a birthday party ongoing so it was definitely packed. We opted to sit inside as it was hazy outside and a bit too humid for liking. When trying to go inside it seemed there was a large group at the end of the bar which in turn was blocking the entrance. And they didn't seem to move when the door was opened. When ordering my boyfriend ordered their oh the pain DIPA and he really liked it. I struggled to find something as they didn't have any sours on tap. So I went with the Sanguine which was supposed to be their blood orange wheat beer. It was drinkable but definitely not something I'd get again. Was definitely surprised when I asked if they had anything non alcoholic and the bartender said no. Glad we were able to try this brewery but probably would not come back.

Houlihan's - bars - Updated May 2026

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