Called into this restaurant because of the complete CELIAC menu needed for a guest. The extensive menu was just wonderful but it only begins there. They opened early to accommodate me and had the order prepared so it was 100% perfect! The owners, Kathleen and Naill were outstanding, friendly, professional and generally awesome. We ordered 7 meals and each needed some special tweak... NO PROBLEM. From salads, to salmon dinner and burgers and wings, each item was great. The flavor and selection were wonderful. All were served flavorful and tasty. Everyone enjoyed their food. I found this place by sheer accident but the friendliness and caring nature will have us coming back. THANK YOU. read more

Came here for dinner tonight ( Sunday). There was ample and free parking, located by the LIRR. It was quiet, but there were several tables of other customers. It was a very cozy and inviting place, and by cozy I am not referring to size. We were served a basket of raisin bread as well as Irish soda bread which were good. I ordered the Tuscan chicken salad: a large chicken breast covered in delicious melted mozzarella, tomatoes, onions and balsamic, and served over ton of arugula. It was delicious and I had plenty to take home. My husband had the chicken pot pie which he found to be excellent: a large portion as well, with a light and airy crust and filled with a tasty sauce, vegetables and chicken. No leftovers there! No room for dessert or coffee sadly; the menu looked great. read more

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This is what an Irish Pub is all about! Great long wooden bar with a good beer selection and a perfect pint of Guiness. Very cool old school vibe. Bartenders are friendly and keep your glass filled! Large menu with great wings and burgers, but what really blew me away were the ribs, just delish! The fish and chips was just as it should be, we'll be back! read more

This is the second time I've eaten at Monaghan's and I'm sure there will be a third. They have one of the better gluten free menus so there most probably something everyone can eat. I had the burger which was cooked to perfection and I asked for crispy fries and was not disappointed. There are plenty of TV's so if you're going during a game you should be able to watch. The place was packed but the service was still good. It might be a bit noisy but it's worth the trip. read more

Went last night with a couple of friends- woman behind the bar greeted us promptly . As I had mentioned in another review , the bartenders need a little best attitude. Not that she was nasty or anything just no personality. Food as usual was good - my drink was a vodka with cranberry, which was more like ice vodka and cranberry- so watered down it was ridiculous. Needless to say, I won't be ordering any more mixed drinks there. read more

Went in for dinner and drinks and was blown away! Had the Shepard's Pie and a couple Guiness's. Both amazing! 70s music....Pink Floyd, America, Paul McCartney, U2, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones all made for great ambiance! Service was great as well! Would highly recommend!!! read more

I usually stop here for drinks while awaiting reservations at dirty taco down the block but there have been a few times where the waiting was too long that I ended up eating here & I was not at all disappointed! Their French onion soup is amazing & make a great Margarita. Definitely a solid choice if you're in Rockville center read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Margarita - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Outstanding pub! Delicious food, fantastic bar and wonderful owners. #1 spot in RVC!!

I only write 5 Star Reviews. If the experience is anything less, I don't submit a Yelp review. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this nice Irish Pub. Plenty of screens to watch the games at the bar area, welcoming atmosphere, and very good selection of apps and entrees on the menu. They know how to pour Guinness properly here. I highly recommend the Santa Fe Salad with medium rare sliced steak added. Fantastic. Service is excellent and the staff behind the bar works very hard to keep up with everyone seated at the main bar and walk ups at the far end. My fellow Irish Americans - This is one of the good ones! read more

Food, Service, and Hospitality were all exceptional... and the Best Guinness on Long Island! read more

Hello, I've now been to Monaghan's for the past 3 weekends trying to find other spots in RVC to hang out. Everything is fine except this one very nasty bartender who is short with brown hair. I don't think I'm ever coming back and will advise everyone I know to do the same this, just goes to show how rude this bartender was, I don't normally no this and leave poor reviews but this is my retribution for how I was treated. read more

Sat at the bar and had wings and a Goat Cheese Salad with chicken. Both came out well prepared and tasted very good. A little hint of heat on the BBQ wings (just right) and the salad had a nice preparation to it. read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Jumbo wings with BBQ - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

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Great bartender! friendly and on point. Ice menu with lots of options. Good beer selection and of course a good Guinness pour! Fresh food Stuffed sole was awesome read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Stuffed sole - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Service was excellent. I had Fish and Chips and was quite disappointed. The Fish was over cooked and dry. Didnt enjoy it at all. The fires (chips) where hot and fresh. I doubt if i will travel so far again to try again. read more

Nice Irish bar fish and chips were great service was great love the bartender everything was fine.

First time there. Sat at the bar. Nice laid back atmosphere. The bartender, John was great. Poured some beautful pints and engaged in some friendly conversation. Burgers and steak tid bits were excellent. Will be back again soon!!! read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Black n Tan - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Went to private party. Nice atmosphere. Plenty of food. Good drinks. Little tough parking. Went well.

The food is great ! But honestly the service was terrible and it is September and it is cold out and the AC was blaring at 64 degrees and when we asked if they could lower it we were told no they cannot. Eating was super uncomfortable! read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - 64 degrees terrible in late September it was freezing. - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

My family of 3 went here for the first time yesterday. It was a busy St Paddy's Day crowd but we were seated almost immediately, attended to and served in record time. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious and I can't believe we hadn't been in sooner. We will for sure be back again. read more

Best Sheppard pie I ever had, great service and they have a really good celiac dedicated menu for my wife which is highly unusual for a pub. The choices are also really good and they have a dedicated fryer for the gluten free options. It is very far from my house but we would return for the service and food! read more

Good Traditional Irish Bar. Super Friendly Staff. Hands On Owners That Are the Best - They Make You Feel at Home. read more

After a bad day of work, sometimes you just want, no, NEED, gluttonous bar food. I NEEDED wings and fries, but I didn't want them to be bad. My boyfriend and I decided to stop by Monaghan's since it is so close to the train station. Inside you will see an average Irish pub with basic Irish fare. My boyfriend and I split: Wings (not the best wings I've had, but they were good) Ribs (a little tough, but the honey/soy sauce it was covered with was delicious) Rueben Sandwich (a little greasy but otherwise tasty) It was very empty the whole time we were there, which was kind of nice. The waitress was very friendly. So far my favorite spot for bar food in the area. Not crowded with a million people getting crappy 10 cent wings at certain other bars (who shall remain nameless). read more

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If I could give Monaghan's a 100 stars I would!! Niall, Kathleen and their entire staff were amazing! The staff went above and beyond my expectations! My engagement party was everything I dreamed of and more! The food was delicious, the restaurant's atmosphere made the party complete. All of my guest had such a great time and it is all thanks to Monaghan's! Go raibh maith agat!! read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Lovely place. Good food. Staff very friendly and attentive. They don't honor the free drink check in--told me it expired.

Server (short) girl was mean and rude from the start. Ordered the $19 Shepard's Pie. Was supposed to have onions and carrots in it, and all it had was the ground beef and mashed potatoes. Total waste and average taste. read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Menu explaining the Shepard's Pie ingredients - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

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I can't believe I have never been here before. What a great place. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food was really good. My daughter was craving "fish & chips" something she has never had before, so I searched yelp for the best fish & chips in the area. Well, my daughter wasn't crazy about it...but it went over very well with the rest of us. Burger was really good as well as the new York rueben. My son is very impatient and it was great that they have a little "play room" with toys to keep kids occupied while waiting. Will definitely be back! read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Fish and chips. - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

Great if you're a friend of family that works there. If you're just a local individual sorry for your loss. Not only did the party next to us get their seat taken but we got moved down to the server station at the bar thanks to the bullying that was accepted and praised by the house staff. Not to worry if you want to sit down at a table and get subpar service for uninterested waitresses that expect 20% plus tip. No Irish selections except for $21 two oz of cod in the fish and chips and a $25 salad if you want to add $8 of old chicken to a store bought goat cheese salad. They literally added lettuce to candied walnuts with goat cheese from King kullen and then charged me an additional $8 for rot gut chicken. read more

Surprised how good this was AND a full gluten free menu for my nephew that has celiac disease. Major plus for families that have challenges eating out. Service was good and the food was excellent. Wings were cooked very well and I'm skeptical to order wings unless i know they're good. Only downside was the live music which I'm not a fan of but maybe you are. read more

Irish pub in R.V.C. This place has a great bar when you first walk in - nice and long along the right side wall. The bartenders are, for the most part, fun and know what they are doing. The restaurant part serves up some decent food - the menu is pretty extensive and you can find something to satisfy everyone. Parking can be a bit tight out front on the street but there is a commuter lot a block over that can be used at night. read more

Excellent Irish pub but the real star is celiac menu. My wife is gluten free and this is the one of the few joints with a dedicated separation for the prep of gluten free food. Highly recommended for those with a food allergy. read more

we started coming here for their separate gluten free menu and enjoyed the homey, festive decor. during the COVID-19 pandemic, we came back and felt very comfortable with the precautions they took. there were plenty of outdoor tables with umbrellas (to shelter us from light rain) spaced apart and we received wet naps with our meal. all the servers were friendly behind their face masks and someone who looked like the owner was helping the staff to keep the outdoor seating dry and our drinks filled and bellies full. the gluten free paper menu was not available, but our server was able to tell us what was celiac safe to order. great way to spend our afternoon into the evening. read more

Five stars for the amazing menu, with so many choices and different foods that all are delicious. We ordered a few appetizers of honey ribs, muscles, potato croquettes and wings ( bbq and garlic parm). Each dish was generous in portion and perfectly made. The potato croquettes were unique and were in a delicious savory sauce. The muscles were in a broth that was outstanding. Shepard's pie and chicken pot pie are two of the highlight dishes of Monaghans and should not be missed. There are many gluten free options which enhance their menu for those who are gluten free. The restaurant was comfortable and busy, and the service was great. Owner Niall personally checked in on tables to make sure everyone was having a good time. This gem in Rockville Centre's restaurant and bar scene is perfectly located near the train with plenty of parking adjacent to the restaurant. We look forward to going back soon because there are many menu items we would like to enjoy. read more

The food here is excellent. Had one of the dinner specials this past Saturday night . Had the duck...crispy skin and was juicy. Will definitely be back to try the shepherd's pie which my friends had they really liked. Excelkent place Niall !!! read more

After a four year hiatus we returned to Monaghan's on a whim, and it was as great as I'd remembered. I got Shepherds Pie (Again) and my wife got a Honey-glazed Salmon with veggies over rice. Everything was mmmmmmm. read more

So delicious. The festive decor added so much to the experience as well. Giant Christmas tree with ornaments the size of dolls. Food was fresh, kids were happy, and the ambience was lovely. Great family dining. read more

This restaurant is probably better then Gordon Ramsay's. It's so good. This Irish restaurant is great. Neil and Kathleen are amazing. And let me tell you you will not regret coming here. read more

Pretty good place where the food is always fresh and consistent and the beers are always cold! A lot of locals come here and everybody's really friendly including management staff and bartenders! read more

Monaghan's Restaurant - Some pretty outstanding Irish coffee here! - Irish Near Me - Rockville Centre, New York

We had my daughter's Communion dinner there. Kathleen was so accommodating and really a pleasure to work with. When we were discussing buffet and beverage options she gave her honest opinion. While there the staff was so attentive to our needs. And the food was absolutely fabulous. My guests were raving about the food!!! The establishment was decorated nicely for spring. The overall atmosphere was lovely. I'll definitely be going there more often. read more

We had our annual office holiday party here on onw weeks notice, and they did a great job! We had 12 people, ordered from the regular menu, and everything that came was hot, and done correctly. Our server Lee was incredible, and the entire staff was great! It would be five stars but the shrimp and scallops on my salad were overcooked and the steak special was on the tough side. We'll be back for sure! read more

Luckily for this review I have experienced BOTH the bar and restaurant portion of Monaghan's. I stopped in for supper before a night of dancing and gallivanting the Saturday after St. Patrick's Day, which is referred to as IRISH FEST in RVC. Apparently, the drinking while dressed in green carries over another weekend, and I heard from a bar patron that this weekend is celebrated almost MORE than the holiday itself! All that to say, Monaghan's on this visit was packed with men in green striped rugby shirts or tweed caps and wool sweaters, and women with shamrock necklaces or green fingernail polish (that one was me...) My friend and I were greeted by the floor manager who took us right away to a table, and took our drink orders. Everyone else was drinking at the bar, so seating wasn't an issue. The dining area is spacious and completely separate from the bar area and the tables can sit up to 8 I believe, so it's great for big groups. On the website, you can check out their menu which includes gluten-free entree's, a Senior menu that includes a soup and dessert, and a pretty impressive vegetarian fare menu. I ordered a bottle of Magner's and fish and chips, which came with a side of steamed green beans. The food was a great portion and was pretty good. My friend ordered Shepherd's Pie and she enjoyed it enough to roll her eyes back and shake her head in disbelief to confirm so. Monaghan's has two entrances - one off the street, and another from the back parking lot leading from the RVC train station. So parking won't be an issue. The crowd - no under-age shenanigans, sloppy public drunkenness, body shots, or strobe lights. Not that sort of place. This is a casual, warm, friendly, spot that's clean, where people in their 20's and 50's can mingle without an issue, isn't over-crowded or loud, and has the most cool and down to earth owner. I would recommend this spot to catch a few beers and the game (they have 3 or 4 flat screen tv's overhead), catch up with a couple friends after work, or stop in for a drink after having dinner in the area. Nothing flashy or expensive. Cozy and familiar... just how a local bar should be.* read more