Before I patronized this restaurant I wanted to check out the reviews and notice very few of them For a restaurant for being open well over 10 years I was very unsure if I should try them out It's a Small mom and pop restaurant that caters mainly to seniors based on what I saw on a recent visit Prices are reasonable as of 09/2026 and didn't see any credit card surcharge on my receipt Friday fish fry was good for this style of restaurant Service was good and noticed that the wait staff was working as a team I'm willing to try them out one more time since I saw a few items on the menu that I'd like to try. read more

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Went in for dinner and was able to get a table right away. Our server was friendly and checked in on us frequently. The tons were fall off the bone tender and had a savory sweet sauce. There isn't a drink menu, but they have a full bar and can make whatever you're looking for. The food and drinks were very reasonably priced. read more

O'Sullivans Public House - Ribs - Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Lots of regulars who love to swarm around the bar on a Friday night. In the restaurant, some just shout from table-to-table. Some semi-Irish entrees, mostly home-style cooking. Ribs are popular, but oven-roasted and fall-off-the-bone, the way Wisconsinites like them. Hangout for locals, friends, old-timers. Reasonable. Friendly wait-staff. read more

My friends brought me here to try a quintessential old school WI restaurant. The table where they usually sit was taken, so we had to sit at a different table. The waitress knew their drink order. Service was friendly and efficient. The bread was warm and good. I had the Shepherd's pie. It was flavored ok and hearty, which was perfect for a cooler night. My friends had sandwiches and the soup of the day. I'd come back if people were going there. read more

I tried O'Sullivans for lunch recently when my car was in the shop next door. It was just after the normal lunchtime and the dining room was pretty empty, but the bar was full. The bartender greeted me warmly, as did the server. Options were very limited if you're not a meat eater. I ended up with a tuna sandwich with a side of potatoes. It was fine, nothing special. It seems like most of the people there were regulars and knew each other. read more

O'Sullivans Public House - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

The food is great; love their fish, especially the blue gill. Staff is very friendly and checks in often enough to keep us well taken care of. Drinks are very good, done just the way you ask. read more

I called to place an order for pick up later in the day and the woman was so rude that instead of politely asking my name and what time I would like to pick it she yelled "Name!" and "WHAT TIME?". I told her she was very rude and I hung up. Unreal. read more

Out of town visitor but grew up in the area. My sister brought me to O'Sullivans for lunch, we sat at the bar and settled in, great atmosphere and vibe, everything I would expect of a real Milwaukee bar. We started with a couple of local beers and chatted like all the other patrons, great service by the bartender, very effective, experienced and efficient. Really can't say enough good things, this is exactly the sort of place I hoped for. I ordered the roast beef sandwich and my Sis had the special taco plate, fun and tasty lunch fare, came out quickly and we cleaned our plates. Very reasonable prices, fun and friendly neighborhood establishment with wonderful and authentic service. Will certainly come back next time I'm in town. read more

Service was good the Shepherds pie was disgusting and the Reuben sandwich was over buttered to compensate for the low grade deli sliced corn beef should've went to Mc Donald's across the street which had more value for your money read more

Since O'Sullivan's opened (several years ago), we have visited and had drinks and meals on at least six or seven occasions. Each time, we were happy with both the cocktail service and the food. I am particularly fond of the Irish Stew, here. It is truly a homemade delicacy that should be tried by all stew aficionados when eating here. Having said that, on my last visit, I had the grilled chicken salad that was excellent as well. The bar area has plenty of TV's to watch games and "two-top" tables in the space around the bar. Service both in the bar area and dining room area is efficient and fast. There is a large parking lot in front of the restaurant and additional parking in a large business lot just west of the location. We would probably frequent O'Sullivan's on a regular basis if it was a bit closer to our residence but for now, when driving back into the city from the Brookfield area with the desire to have a quick cocktail and a good Irish meal, O'Sullivan's is on top of our list. read more

I went here for a week day lunch. It's definitely popular with the retired crowd. My other half ordered the pulled pork and I got the chicken tenders appetizer as my entree. About 10-15 minutes after ordering, the server let us know they didn't have pulled pork. I thought it was odd that it took so long to realize that but ok. Things happen right? The tenders had a slight sweet taste to them which I believed the menu mentioned as well. I wouldn't want to eat them again. Service was very slow. I don't envision going back here. read more

The food is always cooked to order. The service is very good and the people are very pleasant to deal with. The ambience is a classic pub and fun to be in. read more

Great soup!! Good service!!! Good burgers but the soup is awesome!! try the tortilla soup

Bartender was so rude. Picked up a doordash order here and she tossed the check towards me and called me a dick.

I had been dreaming of a fish fry for awhile and my sister suggested this place. Last time I was there was as a child so I had no idea if the food would be good. Based on reviews here, I have to admit I expected nothing special. But we gave it a shot anyway and I can honestly say I wouldn't go there again. We arrived around 5pm so we were basically surrounded by the older crowd (hey that's what you get when you eat at that time, nothing wrong with it!) but we got a table right away. To the point, I've had a WORSE fish fry yes, but this wasn't at all exciting. The 2 piece dinner was around $10 and came with pieces so tiny that my sister and I traded between the plates to make sure we had an even amount of fish. I had the mashed potatoes sans gravy which were okay but I can't say for sure that they were homemade as the server said. Everything was just "okay" but not worth having again in my opinion. Our server was very nice and attentive and the place was "unusually" packed as another person said. I have no idea why. It seems more like a supper club type of menu which is fine for some but not my thing. read more

Thanks for the great value on carry out fish fry. Baked cod as well as breaded cod fry, mashed potatoes were all heavenly.

I always loved neighborhood bars that know me by name. Probably because of the show Cheers aligning my expectation before I ever became a customer of a bar. This place is super friendly and aware of my presence each time I walk in. From the bar tenders to customers. Just an aside, the clients are older, not yuppies, but the caliber includes those who help start major Milwaukee businesses in the area. These guys are smart and wise. Considering I'm a Bears fan GB country and THAT I still love this place should be a sign of how friendly they are. read more

O'Sullivans Public House - Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

I just visited here today for the first time to meet a new business acquaintance. She stood me up, but I still had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was friendly and clean. Even though the waitstaff had a table of 20 grannies ahead of me, they still managed to fill my hot water for tea (great selection) and serve me one of the best Irish stews I've had in awhile! I couldn't believe how inexpensive the prices were. Even though I don't live on this side of town, I will definitely be back. Thanks for making my experience so enjoyable! read more

Great bar/restaurant to meet up with family and friends for the big game or just for a great dinner! It's my parent's favorite place by far to go out weekly and I have no problem tagging along when I'm back home visiting. The owners are incredible, selfless, friendly individuals and treat everyone with the utmost respect, as does the rest of the waitstaff. I haven't had a bad meal there yet either, including THE very best Friday night bluegill dinner I have ever had! All in and all, I just hope I can encourage my friends to come out to the Burbs one of these nights for a crazy-good time in the near future! Thanks, Jake Mitten read more

If your looking for an average meal with average decor & lighting you have found your place. Thank god the beer was cold, very average food. The draw must be the prices since it's not very expensive, you get what you pay for. I'd prefer paying more and getting a meal that's enjoyable. Had the ribs, they were so small they looked like the baby of the baby back. Several family members talk about how great their ribs are, I either came on a bad night or I need a new family with taste buds. read more

The Rueben here is fantastic! Coleslaw is also great! Came with crinkle cut fries that were okay. I even got it to go and was still please with the quality. Highly recommend! read more

Just came in for a drink after a long conference. It seemed liked a nice neighborhood place. Lots of televisions and everyone seemed to be gathered around them. Service was good. But they were out of almost every craft beer we tried to order. I ended up with a wine. The fried cheese curds were yummy. And I did notice they have a nice wide ramp for accessibility. I just wish they stocked their beer selection better. read more

We've come many times over the years. Something has happened there; either new owners, or new managers or cooks. The food is pretty mediocre and the staffing is a jumble of people running around. The hostess, if there is one, needs to be seating people and not being a busboy who also refills the water and brings the bill. Someone other than our waitress delivered our food, and shortly after, our waitress came around to ask how our food was before we'd even had a change to try it. That was it for the waitress until we had to flag her over for the bill. There's so much chaos. Our Reuben sandwiches arrived soggy because the cook didn't drain the water out of the sauerkraut before putting it on the bread. I mentioned our soggy food and she said she'd let the cook know. The fish fry was okay. It wouldn't hurt to get more than 1/2 a piece of bread. We're going to wait quite a while before we go back and hopefully things will get better. Meanwhile, there are two other fine places nearby. read more

Susie is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Food is good and service is fab. The warm atmosphere feels like home.

This place is nothing fancy, but they have great food. The best Irish Stew I've had outside of Ireland. However, the customer service--or lack thereof--is its downfall. We called on December 30, asking for reservations for late afternoon/early evening on the 31st. We were told reservations weren't needed. When we showed up around 4 pm, the place wasn't busy, but we were refused a table because we didn't have a reservation. We described our phone call the previous day, and were told, "sorry, there was must've been a misunderstanding. " On our way back to the car, we noticed the "immediate seating" sign on. I wrote a letter recounting our "misunderstanding." I was hoping for an explanation. I really wanted to love this place, based on past experiences. It's been over a month, and no reply. Sorry I introduced this place to others, who really like it. Doubt I'll be back, even though the food is great, and except for the fish fry, reasonably priced. read more

First time visit to this place..the pint was well pored, and the service was lovely...however, the food was extremely disappointing. Corned beef and cabbage at an Irish joint should be a cornerstone, but even my mother didn't overcook or under-season food this bad! read more

Stopped in today for a get acquainted lunch. We moved to the area recently and we are trying out the local pubs. This is a small but very busy place. We both had the fish fry. Fish was lightly battered and crunchy. Not greasy at at all. Great taste! Try the boiled red potatoes, the are a good alternative to fries. Staff was very attentive and friendly. O'Sullivan's is on our list for a repeat visit. read more

Friendly atmosphere , great food. We have been coming here for years. Always friendly faces !! read more

O'Sullivans Public House - people sitting at the bar - Bars Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

If I could give zero stars, I would. I was there for what was supposed to be a catered group party. The staff that was working knew next to nothing about it, was rude to EVERY member of the party when drink orders were placed, and when the food was finally put out, it appeared to be leftovers from a previous party-- a half-eaten birthday cake was left on the table, all of the condiments were obviously being reused and some were close to empty (with others having dried crud on the containers), and no one on staff ever notifies us that the food was "ready" or ever checked in again. Inexcusable. Don't waste your money here. read more

I ordered a corned beef dinner. It was not even real corned beef but some dried out deli sliced corned beef. They also put a dried up roll on the plate that had seen better days. Do not bother checking this place out. The food is the worst I have ever seen. read more

Being from Tosa, it's hard to believe I've never been to O'Sullivan's but came here after a softball game recently. It was quite busy for a rainy Tuesday night which is usually a good indication that they must be doing something right. When you walk in there's a bar area facing you with a few tables and booths before the bar. There's a separate dining area off to the right (which wasn't being used). I didn't get a chance to look at their beer menu but from what we ordered I could assume that it was pretty plain. The prices were acceptable though. Originally planning to go to Leffs for some food after game, I was skeptical about coming to O'Sullivan's despite people saying the food was good. They have the typical bar food on their menu but then a few random/interesting items such as "Liver and Onions" and Shephard's Pie. I decided to play it safe though and eventually ordered wings + cheese curds and others ordered various food as well. The curds were pretty standard, nothing to write home about but nothing I'd complain about. The wings were big and crispy and good. Not the best I've ever had, but pretty darn good. The service was above what you would expect from a bar, but I had no idea what their specials were and they didn't seem to inform us. All in all, I would chalk O'Sullivan's up as just another local bar. Nothing special, but nothing was bad either. I'd probably rather go somewhere with a better beer menu. 3.5 stars. read more

Must try the ribs! Great food at reasonable prices. Service is great. Family friendly.

I was in the area for three days for work ... 3 of my friend came with me. We went in on Thursday evening to have a drink and see if the Cardinals game would be showing on Friday. We spent some of Thursday evening, 8 hours on Friday and lunch on Saturday at O'Sullivan's. The owner is very personable, all of the staff wonderful and the food was great. I would highly suggest this place whether you are going to be a one time visitor or a regular customer. This would be our hang out if we lived in the area. read more

We've eaten here enough times to know that we can always count on getting a great meal! Delicious fish fry -- and the tilapia with mango sauce is awesome. The ribs are incredible. Enchilada soup--yum! We've never had a bad meal here. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, the waitstaff friendly...and one of the waiters looks just like the driver from Cash Cab. No kidding! read more

This was the Friday work lunch place this week on Thursday. Every one liked the food with no complaints. I had the Shepard's pie which is something I have never had so I don't no what the standard for this dish is so I will tell you my first impression of the dish. First off this was very dense even though it didn't look big and filled me up. Flavor wise it was good and basically it was a tight meat and vegy stew topped with mashed potatoes. It was meat, carrots, onions, turnips in a thick gravy topped with mashed potatoes. The vegys were still crisp and not cooked to mush which was good. This was comfort food that was filling that came with a roll and butter. Over all this was different but a nice change. I want to try other items on the menu and the corned beef sandwich looked very good so the Ruben might be good. This is a place I would go back. We had take out so service and physical impression of the property I can't speak of but all orders were correct and the woman who took the order was great. read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday, waiting for my car to be worked on next door. The midday crowd is mostly seniors, with a very energetic, positive feeling to the place. They're there to have a good time! The bartenders are very attentive, and knew everyone there by name. I had the Italian Wedding Soup, rather tasty, and a grilled chicken sandwich with cheese, bacon, and a side of fries. Delicious. Everything is made fresh, the bun was toasted and buttered. I highly recommend giving this place a try, you'll walk out with a smile on your face! read more

Solid pub and restaurant place. Nothing fancy and not as irish oriented theme as you might expect. More of a typical Milwaukee area bar that has a restaurant type place. No negatives but nothing that makes it exceptional read more

It's great to go to a place where you're treated like an actual human instead of talking meat with a wallet. Great personalities behind the bar, they all get to know you and they all make one hell of a drink. Just a great place to take a load off. read more

The owners and staff are amazingly friendly. Always comfortable and welcoming! Great food, cool cocktails - a great Bloody Mary- and a fun clientele. read more

This is a great place with a very family-friendly atmosphere and fun sports bar attitude. The staff is very attentive and pleasant and the food is very good. Their burger is one of the best I've ever had and everything on their menu is reasonably-priced. Happy Hour is a fun time too! read more