This is definitely my new favorite Irish pub and restaurant. Francis "Frank" Burke original founder, and owner who came from Dublin in 1957 and opened his dream restaurant in 1979 in Dover. Mr Burke passed away in December 2017. Some of the recipes came from Ireland.
The restaurant is now being run by his three daughters. I got the chance to meet Mary Leahy one of the three daughters and manager. She was very delightful, and gave me some history about this place and her father.
Upon entering I noticed a shadow box tribute dedicated to Frank who passed. There is a bar with some wooden booths and tables surrounding it.
My favorite beer Guinness is definitely on tap. Off the bar area is the main dining room with 9 tables. Up on the wall is a Tapestry and the name "THE OHARA ROOM" named after famous movie star Maureen O'Hara who starred in the movie, "The Quiet Man" with John Wayne in 1952 which this pub and restaurant is named after. There is even an autographed picture of her up on the wall.
Everyone here is extremely friendly and kind. Our server Mary Ann was very accommodating to me and my sister-in-law who had some special requests.
I find the true test of a good Irish pub, and restaurant is their Fish n Chips, and their Shepard's Pie. I also check to see if they pour the Guinness on tap correctly which they do.
I ordered the Fish N Chips for lunch, and it came with a house salad. I got honey mustard dressing on mine. The salad was a nice size of mesclun greens, red onions, grape tomatoes, sliced beets, shredded carrots. My honey mustard dressing came on the side.
My main dish , Fish n Chips came with three pieces of beer battered
cod deep fried with steak fries. If your hungry then this is the place to come. I put malt vinegar on my fish along with homemade tarter sauce.
My Fish N Chips was the best I ever had. It was crispy on the outside, and so light and fork tender on the inside. The tarter sauce was so good I decided to dip my fries in it. I've eaten in many Irish restaurants and pubs. The Quiet Man's Fish n Chips is definitely worth trying.
My sister-in-law ordered the Honey Dipped Chicken. She got three pieces of honey fried chicken, steak fries, battered n fried pineapple slice and a large corn fritter. Her chicken was crispy and moist inside with a hint of sweet flavor. Her order came with a house salad.
We ordered two orders of the Shepherd Pie to go and two orders of Pistachio Cheesecake and two orders of Limoncello cake. The Shepherd Pie was excellent along with the two different desserts.
This place can get very crowded so plan accordingly. There is 6 parking spaces outside , and street parking.
Every week there are dinner specials, and on certain nights themed food night. The Quiet Man has a late night menu, and drink specials.
I left here very full and content. The prices are reasonable, the portions are large, the food is excellent, and the service is very good. I can't wait to return. read more