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Mckinneys Pub

4.4 (40 reviews)
ModerateIrish Pub
Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Joshua S.

First the good. They have a wide selection on British and Irish beers and whiskeys. The staff was friendly and service prompt. They did have some Irish options on the menu but they also fall into the problem that a lot of "Irish" pubs have around here. That problem is over 1/2 the menu is things like Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese and other decidedly none Irish fair. The problem this creates is you do a lot of types of food average but master nothing. That was our meal, average. The Irish bowl was bland and the afore mentioned Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese had a good heat but was overly salty. The salads were the tastiest part of the meal. I just want to make a plea to people doing Irish pubs. Ireland has a variety of delicious foods that take time and effort to master. Stick to those, figure them out, and you will shine.

Arcade next door!
Betsey A.

4.5 Stars for ambience, food and we couldn't believe how low our bill was - shocking in a great way! We found this restaurant through Yelp and chose it based on the great reviews. We had the Irish Nachos which were SO DELICIOUS! It's fries, pulled pork, beer cheese, bbq sauce and gravy - sounded like a strange combination but our very friendly waitress suggested them. So glad we listened! I ordered a side salad that was a very generous size and had cucumber, cheese and croutons with the house vinaigrette which was delicious. We shared the cod tacos and loved the fixings but weren't overly impressed with the fish, we are admittedly picky about our fish. The tacos came with a side choice and we had the potatoes with gravy - very yummy! We will be back and bring our kids as there is an arcade right next door!

Joseph B.

Let's see. My go to place in Grand Island, most of the time. I recommend the Fairy Nectar. And I got to try the Shepard's pie, looks delicious.

Pub Mac and Cheese

it's literally so good. i got the pub mac and cheese and it was delectable. It also came with a fresh warm roll and cinnamon butter which was the perfect warmup to my meal. the fries are so crispy and the burger is perfect. service is very fast and efficient as well. 10/10 would recommend. the water just tastes a little funky...

Michael W.

Great place to eat any day of the week. McKinney's has good quality affordable food as well as a lot of local drafts. The Irish entrees here are also excellent, and they also have a variety of Irish drafts and liquors.

Irish Stew
jessica j.

We decided to go in by chance while we were in town on a Saturday and it did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and our bartenders were very fast and attentive. I had shepherds pie for the first time and it was amazing. My boyfriend had the Irish stew and it was just as good. Wonderful cocktails an great atmosphere.

Oscar M.

This restaurant has good food. It's one of the best one here in Grand island. I had the fish and chips and the Irish stew both good. They made the Irish stew in a traditional way. Guinness, lamp, potatoes, onion, celery and carrots. I think It was the best item in the menu. The Guinness was decent. I have to say that they don't know how to pour it though. People in Ireland will die seeing the bartender pouring the stout without the 2 minutes in between. I still enjoy it though.

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Great food, great service... what more can you ask for. The atmosphere is so relaxing... sitting around with friends.

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Great place to stop for food and beverage. Great conversations with staff. Staff was great.

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Mother and daughter team were excellent. Helped me sort out transportation after a major Uber fail!

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I enjoyed a corned beef sandwich. Mashed potatoes with Guinness gravy. And bread pudding. All of the dishes are delish. Great choice

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One of the best meals I've had in a long time. The shepherds pie was amazing and the bread pudding was one of the best I've ever had.

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Finally nice to have a pub in GI, it feels like a true pub and can't go wrong with Guinness on tap!!!

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Get the deviled eggs! As odd as it sounds to get deviled eggs from a bar, you won't regret it!

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Cunningham's on the Lake - The works nachos ! Delicious. If your looking for spice maybe if they have jalapeños but the flavor great!

Cunningham's on the Lake

3.9(223 reviews)
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Whenever I am in Kearney I have to wat at Cunningham's on the Lake. It has a cute vibe...not too…read morefancy but very nice. I feel like it caters to everyone. There is something for everyone here. My fav is the steak medallions with the grilled veggies. Right off the interstate, it is a very convenient place to stop for a quick and really good meal. 100% recommend whether you are a local, traveler, or here for work.

Cunningham's on the Lake We're visiting family friends who…read morelove this place, so we were excited to try it. Visually, it's a great spot--beautiful inside and out, an amazing patio, lots of TVs, and an impressive bar with 48 beers on tap plus beer flights. Unfortunately, during our visit, both the food and service fell short. We started with the pork belly bites. They were okay, but the texture wasn't what we're used to--we typically prefer them cooked a bit more. We also ordered the crab cakes, which came as three large pieces on a bed of lettuce (basically a big house salad). After a few bites, we realized they were ice cold. We let the bartender know and they were sent back, but they came out ice cold again. To their credit, they removed the item from our bill, which we appreciated. We then ordered a burger. The patty was very thick and had potential, but the fries were ice cold. Service slowed at this point--it took a long time to get ketchup or any follow-up. We noticed staff eating in a booth behind us while two employees behind the bar appeared busy, which was disappointing. The beer selection is excellent, but my Dirty Shirley tasted off. I switched to a Tito's and Sprite, but it still didn't taste right--likely flat soda that hadn't been changed. Overall, the patio and beer selection are highlights, but the execution on food and service missed the mark on this visit. Based on this experience, I'd give it 2 stars. Glad I didn't order the steak, as I think I would have been disappointed. -- Foodie99

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