Food is HUGE PORTIONS! It was really good. Reminds me of a VFW or American Legion. The staff was on point. I guess the Ruben is the bomb. I don't eat red meat anymore so I couldn't tell you. I hade the turkey club and it was more than I could eat. I'll be back for the food for sure. read more

We have lived in the area since 2018 and somehow always forget about this little tucked away tavern. However, we recently went with some friends to have a few drinks & grab a bite to eat. Its not fancy, but it's cozy. They have good bar food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. I got the chicken parm sandwich, which was tasty. You have a choice of sides, and I decided on the onion rings (small upcharge). I am picky about onion rings & I thought theirs were pretty good. Would definitely order this again. read more

Great local place. Easy parking. Large inside space with nice bar sitting. Good quick service. Lunch menu is outstanding! They offer 14 large sandwiches with 8 more special ones ie a Reuben. You want burgers, they have 11 to choose from. All large with a side. Patty melt is best around. Prices are good & competitive.Try it, you will go back:)! read more

The staff were great and the Reuben is ridiculously good. We are from Monmouth County, NJ and is no lie just like the Kelly's in Neptune, NJ. Found out are affiliated with each others so much so the same seasoning on the corned beef is used in both locations and just melts in your mouth. Will be bringing our friends from Nj to Kelly's and our new friends in Bluffton... read more

Kelly's is an office favorite at my work. They offer big portions of food and the service is quick. The staff is incredibly kind, too! read more

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Came for business, leaving feeling a local after coming here this week! The food is phenomenal, the staff & owners are down make you feel at home! read more

Nothing but the best.Great food (mini Ruben ) nice local hangout and friendly people and staff

The service was great, but everyone thought their food was subpar. Fish and Chips looked like grocery store frozen. The waitress didn't seem aware of Irish beer‍. Salad had powdered cheese. read more

I've never received service this poorly at a restaurant before. I came in for dinner on a Wednesday and they had trivia so there were some full tables. I sat at the bar. I ordered a Reuben which took 50+ minutes to come out of the kitchen (people who ordered 2 course meals after I ordered had finished both courses by the time mine came out). I regularly had an empty beer for 10+ minutes before a waitress/bartender would check on me. When the Reuben came out, the kitchen runner apologized for the wait. The bartender then came by and said "oh your food finally came out." The Reuben was fine but nothing to write home about. In general I had a feeling the three gals serving/bartending didn't want to be there. And they only really wanted to serve those at tables or those with a group at the bar. I would avoid if you're alone and not a regular. read more

This is a GREAT neighborhood, dive bar. Not sure what bathrooms another reviewer is referring to, but the bathrooms are emasculate and updated. Bartenders and patrons are funny and friendly. Do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

I'm visiting from out-of-State & dropped in for a bite to eat. The staff were welcoming & made me feel welcome even tho I was obviously not a local patron. Service was awesome and the locals were kind and friendly. Great place, I'll come back next time I'm in town. read more

It was my first time at Kelly's the place was clean staff was friendly. The food was delicious and the beer was ice cold. I will be going back and recommend That you give it a try. read more

Good sandwiches. We had 4 different sandwiches ordered at our table - all were delicious. Cold beer ! Good service!

Stopped in for a quick lunch. The place isn't much to look at - not fancy at all. It has a decent variety of food options. The food was decent, but not really anything to write home about - pretty standard tavern food. I could take it or leave it. read more

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This is your neighborhood bar !!! Ice cold beer and drinks. Sat at the bar and had friendly conversation. Food is consistent. Wings were perfect, BLT was good too. Looked like good Irish food as well as American food. Hope you enjoy like I did. read more

Open face Ruben Mini is the bomb!! The beef is made on sight, its just so good! Wow! Do not pass up the chance to have this! We've been here twice. Great staff (Josh) and awesome later night happy hour specials. Kitchen closes at 10 pm... be aware if you're hungry. Great music, sit at the bar or play some pool. read more

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Nice local Pub in Bluffton, Best Killer Ruben open face sandwich ever, another one of our must stop places to have lunch in Bluffton... ! read more

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My golf buddies & I go to Kelly's after golf most Saturdays. The burgers are absolutely the BEST, & the staff is friendly & fast. One problem: everything is so good that it's tough to pick one thing. read more

Coldest beer in all of Bluffton and Hilton Head . The most tastiestReuben sandwich in bluffton and Hilton Head. This is were locals come to have a cold beer and food for great prices . If you're looking for ambiance, this is not it. But, if you're looking for good food and drink, this is it - especially the open face reuben. Kelly's also has great lunch specials each day, Thursday is spaghetti day and it's good, they also have good chicken wings, fries, hamburgers and salads. read more

Kelly's is still the best bang for your buck on the Shore. The food is consistent and the portions are generous. It's great bar fare. The service is quick and to the point. If you are looking for a quiet dinner or drink this is not where you want to go. Yes it's loud but it's part of the charm. They've been doing this since 1949 I think they have got it down pretty well. read more

Unfriendly bartender who clearly dislikes her job. Creates a environment where you want to have one beer and exit.

Walk into Kelly's and you can immediately feel that Southern Hospitality. Everyone gets treated like family. The beer is cold and the Rueben is to die for. Jessica is the bomb! If you're playing golf at Old South, come across the street to Kellys and enjoy a post round pint! read more

Just across HWY 278 from Moss Creek Plantation is one of the best kept secrets in Bluffton's local dive bar scene. Although it is no secret, one would never stumble upon this tucked away Irish bar, as it is a few hundred yards up a dimly lit road, surrounded mainly with businesses that end their day at 5:00PM. I personally feel as though the food here beats, hands down, all of the other bar food and also some other non bar food serving restaurants in the area. To make this bold statement, I am using a simple method of rational: The flavor of the food is number one, quality/freshness of the ingredients is number two and quantity is a distant third, even in this sports-ish bar environment, where huge portions seem to rule. Everything I have eaten on the menu was all, really very very good from the salads, (not my preference with beer) to the fish (I think it was talapia) shrimp and the burgers, not to leave out great french fries and onion rings. Since going to Kelly's I have not only been reading the salad's category portion of the menu, but starting to order from it, thanks to how good and filling the greens are here. The wait staff is attentive and ready to serve with a smile, you will not be looking to and fro, for any particular need or request you may have. I always found the people there, as to patrons, very friendly which lends itself to an overall enjoyable environment. read more

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It's your average divey bar. Nothing special. I didn't eat but many folks were and it looked good. Wasn't the cleanest place I've been in to and doesn't have that good ol dive bar ambience. A pinball machine and some Irish decor would add a star. read more

This was the 3rd time we ate at Kelly's tavern . The food is always good. We keep going back now. You get plenty on your plate. The service more then great. The atmosphere is great . And the price is great.. this is like our new favorite spot for lunch now... the Ruben . The turkey club is more then great. When I look around the ppl that left. Left nothing on there plate as we did. Ya know what that means? That means the food taste great.. nice job Kelly's. And your waitress is great! Running all the tables and still found time to come by and ask. Is everything ok? Can I get you anything els? Cya next week Kelly's tavern read more

Saw restaurant on Yelp with good reviews but it was a joke. A dirty hole in the wall with nothing more than iceberg lettuce with 2 pieces of tomato & 2 slivers of onion being called a salad. The restrooms were disgusting. read more

Just had our first experience at Kelly's Tavern! Service was not only friendly but great! Food was some of the best bar food we have had! The Reuben was fabulous. The daily special was a hit among the locals there and the Patty Melt one of the best we have had- definitely recommend going here! read more

Staff is friendly and want to know you, food is delicious. The new updated decor adds for a more pleasant experience. Great local hub.

Kelly's food is typically good. Not outstanding but good. The ladies bathroom is very dirty, I don't think the floor, walls & baseboards have been washed in a long time if ever. It tells a lot and I wish I had seen it before I ate. Makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like. read more

This place rocks. Came to watch NCAA games and met some great folks, ate good food, and drank good cold beers and all at a good price. Meeting the people was free!! Just a good ol' bar. Nothing fancy but that's exactly what we wanted. TV with sound on for the games. Juke box during the breaks. Perfect for college ball lovers! Matty is the best. Happy birthday to Mike. read more

Yeah, it's good, real good. Guinness pours are great. Come all week day drinking here anytime I'm in HHI. read more

If you want an amazing burger, sandwich, beer and great service, come here. Period. 10/10

Best corn beef Ruben sandwich I have ever eaten. I have eaten in every Deli in NYC and Boston and this is the best. They do an open sandwich which threw me off, but it was in the stratosphere for taste. Suggestion: one more Pickle on the plate. Great tavern feel and nice southern feel to the place. All the food looked great and huuuuuge portions My new favorite pub. read more

Yes the Ruben is for REAL!!! Thought that most posts were from friends of the pub, but to my surprise it was as advertised. Great food, relaxed bar atmosphere, and friendly staff. read more

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Delicious. Huge portions, I've eaten here 50+ times and it never disappoints. If your looking for a lobster you have come to the wrong place. If you want quality bar food with a friendly staff, this is your jam. read more

Patty melt lovers you will find nirvana here. Perfect balance of juicy meat, buttery rye, tender golden onions, and gooey cheese. A great bite. All the components mingle here in perfect harmony. The fries rock too! read more

Simple decor and wonderful and warm service - a real pub. Great beer and great Irish food. The mini Ruben was delicious as was the huge plate of corned beef and cabbage. Thank you! read more

it's a hole in a wall. nothing special.I got the mini open face Reuben OMG was it delicious! but don't let the mini fool you it was hugh! the regular one must feed 2-3 people for $20. husband got the burger said it was in the top that he has ever had. so go there for the sandwiches not the ambience and you will be happy. staff was very friendly too. read more

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lunch on 5-7-15. wife says the best Reuben ever. I give the Dublin sandwich A+. really good onion rings. we will be back. read more

My wife and I dropped in after reading the Yelp reviews. Don't be scared off by the appearance as it is a dive. However, we had an open face reuben and a cheeseburger. That open face reuben was great (so was the cheeseburger). They season their own corned beef and broil the open face sandwich and it comes out perfectly with a nice melted layer of cheese hiding the wonderful sandwich underneath. The service was great. Kelly's Tavern is worth a visit. read more