have been twice and our first visit was great! we were able to sit in the patio and enjoy views of lake washington with our burgers with the staff being so kind too :) the second time, we got take out and we were served with moldy tomatoes in our burgers :,,) super sad to say that as the burgers and sandwiches are always delicious but super disappointed as well as disgusted especially since you pay $20 for a burger here read more

We enjoyed our first visit here. We happened to stumble in here following my dress appointment next door at Dress Theory, and I'm glad we got the chance to check this place out. Hopefully, we'll be back for brunch or something similar to explore the area a bit more. I liked the efficiency and relatively friendly vibe we got from our waiter. Our server was kind enough to suggest his favorite dish on the HH menu, which we got and loved. You can't go wrong with the Crab and Artichoke dip. They have all the cozy vibes you wouldn't expect from this boujee area. Sadly, I wanted to order more but ended up cutting our visit short after a few patrons sat next to us. They seemed to excrete the most horrid pork/meat scent, but it wasn't their food either because they only ordered drinks. It was bizarre and unexpected for the area, but perhaps they had just had dinner elsewhere and still smelled of it. It really ruined the vibe. Hopefully, none of that next time..haha read more

McGilvra's - Crab and Artichoke Dip - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cool spot in a nice area in Madison Park. Kid friendly. Ambiance is very nice and so is the food. Autumn is the GM and she is extremely awesome as she is also the bartender so the service is great. read more

For the life of me, I can't understand why this place would have less than 5 stars. The whiskey crab bisque alone should earn them that, and every other thing I have had on the menus has been amazing. On top of that, the staff is friendly and the views are great. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. read more

If you're looking for an Irish bar in Madison Park well, this one is (literally and figuratively) at the end of the line. I've popped in a few times over the years, most recently after wedding dress shopping with a couple of friends, and it has never disappointed. Good beer, fast service, affordable appies...I mean, I'm not sure what else I could want! They even have a nice happy hour, which makes the inevitable hunt for good parking worth the hassle. Is the place a tiny bit run down? Maybe a little, especially for this upscale part of town. But it's not exactly in dive bar territory yet. If it was remotely on the beaten path to anywhere, I'd definitely pop in here more frequently! As it is, though, this is my go-to watering hole when I find myself at the end o' the line in M-Park. read more

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We happened upon this place by accident and we were not disappointed . I have to say this maybe my new favorite place to dine while we have this summer heat. The staff is so warm and friendly . They treat each guest as family. They also have AC so that is a plus. Please come and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed .the very nice young man that was our server was as nice as can be. We talk and found out we had a lot in common. Thank you Mark for giving us a great dinning experience . read more

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I've had Clam Chowder from San Francisco to Nova Scotia, and my new favorite is McGilvra's! I ordered it in the sourdough bread bowl for the full experience, and wasn't disappointed. The chowder was full of tender clams, potatoes, carrots, celery?, and tasted like full cream. And that bread bowl; I couldn't stop eating it- fresh & delicious. Two others in my party ordered the chili, and thought it was great, but would prefer no corn. One had a Cuban, and would give it four stars, reporting a better bun could improve the rating. Our server, Sophia, was absolutely adorable, attentive, thorough; five stars! Coffee was good. Guinness was a generous pour, and nice brewed iced tea. Overall for service & food, we'd give it 4.5 stars. We'd all definitely go again. read more

McGilvra's - Clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by for a drink and this was exactly the type of place that we were looking for. Cozy, friendly bartender, busy but not too loud. We got Irish coffees and the bartender brewed us a fresh pot of coffee because he didn't want to serve us old/stale coffee. That's some good service! We ordered the tomato bisque soup and the whiskey crab soup and they were both delicious--perfect for warming up on a rainy day. Great spot if you're in Madison Park. read more

I haven't been to a real Irish bar since I lived in New England. This was wonderful and definitely hit the spot. Parking isn't the easiest but it's not impossible. If you don't mind wandering a bit, it's wonderful. We went here after wedding dress shopping, and the staff was friendly and prompt, and also offered (solicited) opinions on some of the dresses. The appetizers were delicious and served quickly, and were piping hot. There is no shortage of choices on the menu and it's worth spending happy hour there. It is an adorable place and feels divey, yet clean, and I very much enjoyed our time here. You can't go wrong! read more

Wandered over from the neighboring space ; really nice staff and attentive. Great cocktail , chill place to catch up with friends. Nice neighborhood hang. read more

Dear McGilvra's, Thanks for being a really casual, fun, local meeting place for everyone in the Madison Valley! The happy hour specials are great and you played the game I wanted to watch on tv while I was catching up with a friend! I love that you cater to all ages and types of people with giant smiles on your faces and can't wait to come back to try the food! Thanks again for lots of coziness! Cheers, Liana read more

We arrived early for our reservation at Sushi Suzuki and decided to get a drink here. Sitting outside was nice. Ordered and promptly got our drink and really never saw the waitress after, until I asked for the check. My aperol spritz was a bit watered down so I would not recommend that, as simple of a drink it is. read more

We stopped by here for a drink after dinner down the road. They have an ample patio seating area with views of the lake - lots of folks with cute pups make for good people/pet watching! They have a good offering of pub food and drink. We ended up staying way past sunset and getting hungry again..glad we ordered the baked brie - it was a huge platter of a sort of bread bowl with brie in the middle and a cranberry jam type topping. After twenty minutes or so the food still wasn't out - they probably should have updated us on the status of the food since it was the end of the night and they weren't very busy. Anyway this dish satisfied our hunger and we enjoyed the wine and martini here. I would say the only suggestion would be for less of the sweet topping as it detracted from the delicious brie. Service was good and the restrooms were clean. Will come back for a full meal next time! read more

McGilvra's - Brie appetizer - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While I enjoy going to McGivra's, it's mainly because of the company I'm with. Service is good, as is the food. (This is a great place to watch the game, if you're looking for a comfortable place to enjoy a drink while you cheer on the home team.) read more

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Came in on a Thursday afternoon lunch just as they opened. It was a chilly day - at least by my standards - so I quickly took the hostess's offer to sit near the fireplace in a booth. I enjoyed the atmosphere, calm and quiet. Many reviews note long wait times with inattentive waitstaff. I certainly noticed the longer than usual wait times but our waitress frequently checked in with us with apologies on the time. She was great - gave fantastic recommendations, made small talk with us, and had a warm sense of humor that helped the time go quickly. I ordered whisky crab bisque for an appetizer and the Philly cheesesteak for my entree. The whisky crab bisque was phenomenal - savory, rich, big chunks of crab. I could have lost myself in that moment it was so good. The Philly cheesesteak was also very good! The hoagie roll was soft, the meat tender, ooey gooey cheese, and a solid au jus - which isn't typical for a cheesesteak but I love au jus so not going to hear me complain! It came with tater tots. Crunchy on the outside, piping hot on the in and too many for me alone to eat! I also had a Moscow mule which was served in a tall glass and was solid. Neither too spirit forward or too ginger beer pressing it was a good drink. I had a lovely meal here and would happily return. read more

Thought I would update the people on lead times for food to the table. Manny's draft: 20 minutes Bhodizafa draft: 20 minutes Water: 40 minutes Salad: 1 hour Half pepperoni half sausage pizza: 1.25 hours Cold nachos: 1.25 hours Check: 5 minutes Hope everyone finds this useful. read more

Great service and food! We went on a sunny Saturday afternoon and sat on the front patio (it's a great spot to enjoy the view and people watch). My friends and I got the BLTA, taco salad, and I got the pretzel bites appetizer. Everything came out in a timely manner. I stole a couple of my friend's fries and they were well seasoned and crispy: it seemed like they coated them in the fish and chips batter. I would come here again! read more

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I don't know why people leave so weak reviews. Food was amazing. Huge portions of clams and so much more. I don't remember what else we ate. Drank sone margarita's and icecream float. But I just spent 30 min searching for the place because if food. Great prices too read more

Dogs throwing up everywhere. They let them in the kitchen. Wtf?! This place needs to be shut down. So disgusting. The bartender knew the dog and the dog's owner. They walk in, the dog owner puts the dog up in a bar stool, it throws up all over the bar and she lets the dog go to the kitchen to use the kitchen sink for cleanup. This place needs to be shut down. read more

The food here has improved of late. Great selection and quality. Friendly neighborhood bar with greet service and awesome beers on tap.

The reuben sandwich served here needs schooling. One slice of corn beef, possibly a slice (?) of Swiss cheese and a couple of shreds of sour kraut slathered in several tablespoons of off the shelf commercial Thousand Island dressing does not make a reuben. $17 + tax + tip. Ouch!!! Otherwise, the service was very good, and the french fries were, too. Does anyone in this, in my opinion, overpriced techie saturated, mostly humorless city know how to make a classic reuben sandwich? Please, advise read more

This place was my pandemic staple. Open decently late, allows dogs, has outdoor seating and pretty damn good food and good drinks. I love their coconut shrimp. They have a purée spritzer that is so so good. Definitely a good spot to get a warm drink in the winter (they normally have a Toddy) and then go for a rainy walk on the beach. PRO TIP they offer slushees to go. Do with that what you will in the summer when it gets hot. read more

Came in here Monday evening December 27. The hostess treating me right away, I decided to sit at the bar. I believe her name was Sabrina. Very pleasant with a great sense of humor. Happy hour was all day Monday which made it nice. Didn't try the food, but the drinks were delicious. A little pricey for the drinks even with happy hour, Clean restaurant and a nice view of the lake. I'll definitely come back read more

McGilvra's - two glasses of alcohol on a bar - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Our experience was very good. I had the side Caesar and mini grilled cheeses with tomato soup. The salad was an interesting take, the sandwiches were made with provolone which I liked, but the soup... Oh my, the soup was so good. Solid pub food. Server was very pleasant, a bit chatty which was fine when she was talking to us but annoying when we wanted to pay the bill. I liked the ambience, very old school bar with lots of dark wood, and a great location with a beautiful view. read more

We had salads for that were a little pricey, but they were great. It will s nice because you have a good view of the water. The outdoor seating is lovely. Sara have a great server. Very professional. read more

We ate here a few years back and enjoyed it! Came back recently. Staff was nice. I had the Whiskey crab bisque and loved it. Very rich and creamy.... a cup was plenty. My companions tots were cold. Everything else was good! Cute neighborhood pub. read more

I would've given this place one star had the server not been so sweet; therefore, the additional star is for the friendly service. She was awesome, especially on a crazy night like St. Patty's. My friend and I came here for the green festivity, and we ordered green beers which were Pabst (so better than Bud). The bar scene, as expected, was loud, lively, but fun. I just wish there was more room because the bar area is really small, and there is only one stall per bathroom for both sexes. The food though was horrible. My friend ordered Irish Nachos, saying how much she loved them, but was so disappointed once they came out. It really looked like dog food with a dollop of sour cream. The chicken was too thinly shredded and was dry. Also, we thought the Irish Nachos would be potato wedges, which they weren't. They instead were potato chips. I ordered the Reuben Sandwich with Cole Slaw, and again, it was disappointing. The corned beef seemed to be cooked unevenly, as parts of it were crispy/burnt and parts of it were soft. Also, it was thinly stacked, so there was not enough of anything, like the corned beef or sauerkraut or russian dressing. I was also surprised that it was served on whole wheat bread instead of marbled rye. I don't recommend eating here. Just come for the draanks. read more

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the food was ok but we ordered two beers they were hot we asked the waitress to change them and I ended up taking two more just as hot. it was like drinking hot coffee, the weather was 92. She also seemed angry and answered rudely read more

McGilvra's - Beer - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the fish sticks on a bun. I threw up for the rest of the evening. The interior is not very clean.

Had lunch here a couple of Saturdays ago. Whiskey crab soup and a BLT. Both were really good. Service and the atmosphere were good.

Outdoor seating, bottles of PBR and Rainier, Guinness on tap, and tons of TVs for sports...how can you go wrong?! McGilvra's is the perfect place to have a beer with friends. Its casual, but not quite as "dive bar" as some of the neighboring establishments. Try the taco salad or the whiskey crab soup in a sourdough bread bowl and leave a happy camper! Pros $3.50 bottles of PBR Nice outdoor options for the occasional sunny day Parking is pretty easy Cons The menu is large...don't stray too far from their known dishes. read more

McGilvra's - Chicken Taco Salad - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really like this place. + sliders are great +buffalo chicken wings are great +stuffed baked potato is great +Prosecco is great +crab bisque with Irish whiskey is great +wait persons are great!!! +remodel was a success! +great location, lovely view -happy hour discounts are sometimes not applied. Check your check. (See photo: $2 discount not applied to sliders) -if you're in the room off to the left, service may be less than attentive. read more

McGilvra's - Happy hour discount ($2.00) not applied. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the lunch servers (Friday morning, June 2) was extremely rude and unwelcoming. It was especially disheartening as it was a very special lunch with a great friend I was visiting on vacation and I picked out the restaurant after much deciding and planning (plus I grew up on Capitol Hill and used to go there often). The waitress rudely sat us, and it was quite clear she had no interest in doing her job with any enthusiasm or professionalism. We decided to just get up and leave before ordering, and she very condescendingly yelled "have a nice day" on our way out. It was the best thing though, because we went to Madison Park Bakery up the street and got the most delicious sandwiches and cookies, and chips and soda from Red Apple and had a wonderful picnic on a bench at the beach right down the street I will never even try to go back to McGilvra's again, but I will definitely go back to the bakery. read more

I like jumping over chairs to get to my part of the table. Came here on a Sunday afternoon with a group of friends. The place was deserted, and we asked to be sat on the patio since we had a large group of 7 to enjoy the view, but instead of sitting us the main part of the patio they stuck us in the corner of the entry way after putting together 3 tables awkwardly in the corner where the chairs barely fit leading us all to climb over each chair to get to our spots. The reasoning "we have a dinner rush, so we need that seating to be open". Odd. Wouldn't you want to take care of the customers you actually have there at that moment? While we were there not 1 person had actually come to the place...Shocking. I mean it's just an irish bar, so why hold it to regular standards? Well, every glass we got had lipstick or lips stains on them, the server didnt come out for about 20 minutes to take our simple order which went from a lets eat and drink everything, to this place sucks lets just get a bottle of wine, so instead of spending a few hundred dollars on liquour and food we had a $21 bottle of wine and I had some soup n salad. To their benefit the cesar salad was pretty good! The whisky crab bisque soup was ok a bit bland, but they had real crab in there, so i appreciated that. Overall though from a business standpoint it was just weird. You have a large group of young professionals looking to spend a good amount of cash at your establishment for drinks and food, but instead you make questionable decisions to negate that. They got a good view though! 1 Star! read more

Ehhh....food is ok. The waitress was good. I had a scramble which was very watery. The others liked their corned beef hash and fish and chips. Mimosas were nice. I didn't want toast with my breakfast and the waitress said I could get extra fruit instead. She later came back and said the manager said fruit was more expensive than toast so she would have to charge for extra fruit. It felt a little petty. The manager should have told the waitress in the future we have to charge extra. I live in the neighborhood and probably won't go back. read more

It's disgustingly disappointing that I came there with friends early afternoon on the 5th of July. We all ordered breakfast. I ordered the Migas plate. Upon our delivery of food. My order came cold from kitchen to table. I don't really care to complain but I let the waitress know this. She took my plate and brought back hot food. It was ok.. not sure what was wrong until hours later..my stomach was killing me, I felt nauseous and well I spent the entire night with projectile vomit. It's been 5 days and I'm barely recovered. I thought to call the restaurant and speak to a manager or owner. But a girl answered the phone, As I told her about that day I was there and got violently sick from their food. She just hung up on me!! I tried again but call just going to a VM that has no space for recording.. rude and inconsiderate establishment with mediocre food if you can stomach it! EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK.. read more

On July 7, 2019 I was dining at Mcgilvra's Bar and Restaurant when I found a fly in the drink they had served me; before I had even taken a sip. When I asked the woman in charge that evening for a replacement her only reply was "That's what happens when you eat outside". They would not take my drink away as if I were expected to drink it. Their outside dining area had a couple of spots where flys had bunched up because of their unsanitary practices. I would like to file a civil complaint on Mcgilvra's for endangering the public due to their conduct. Please send me the proper forms to initiate a civil suit in district court where I can also be allowed punitive damages if the court sees fit. This was embarrassing to me that Mcgilvra's would shift the blame to me in this situation and endanger my health over something so small as a drink because of the cleanliness of their eating area. I will never eat there or anywhere near that area again. Their conduct is abhorrent and dangerous to the public in my opinion. Message to king county district court civil affairs July 7, 2019 Sent from my iPhone read more

The 3/5 star rating of "A-OK" fits the bill for McGilvra's. Not bad..Not great. We had the cheeseburger which was fine. I think the worst part was our beer was warm :( On the day we came in, they seemed pretty understaffed. I'd give them another shot but will not be my first choice in the Madison Park area. read more

Had dinner and drinks here last night. Really loved the spot at other visits. Service is 3 stars though- we waited almost an hour for salads and this wasn't even the busy hours... salads probably came out at 8:00pm. I could've made my house salad on 30 seconds or less on god. Nachos also came out cold but luckily the earth is an oven right now so everything was a little warm. read more

So grateful to have such a welcoming meeting place in the neighborhood. The service is awesome. They know customers by name! Oh, and the food Is delicious. read more