Good food and atmosphere. Lots of TVs. The bartender Cas was rude so we moved to a table and then our server Brittany was not welcoming or helpful. This place has potential if they hire new workers. read more

This is a comfortable Irish Pub/Sports Bar, with adjacent simulated golf at Shawn's Back 9. My book club met at the restaurant/tavern. I had heard it was a popular hot spot and perhaps my expectations were too high. It was my first time there. Upon walking in, it definitely gives off sports bar vibes, with lots of screens and a prominent bar area. Six of us were seated at a table with chairs near the entrance with a view of the bar. Service was great and we had no issues with separate checks. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and iced tea with lemonade. Given that it is a bar type of environment, it was sometimes a bit difficult to hear conversations, even though we were there for lunch. My meal wasn't anything great or anything bad. It's typical bar food. The "mozzarella cheese" on my grilled chicken sandwich was clearly some type of white processed cheese. The fries were disappointing and I only had a few bites. I didn't take home any leftovers, Nobody raved about the food but some took home leftovers and some didn't. We always have fun as a group but I'd definitely say this is a place to come and chill to watch sports, have drinks and maybe some bar food. Not a foodie spot. As we were leaving, I took a peek at the simulated golf area that is adjacent next door, and it seemed to have a decent amount of people who are obviously brushing up on their golf skills. I'd recommend this place as an Irish sports bar. If that's what you expect, you won't be disappointed. Plenty of free parking. read more

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I think I came here once before but couldn't tell you about the experience. This time around we had a mid winters Saturday family day at the Back 9 for some simulated golf then went next door to the restaurant/ bar section. The server was on top of everything in the Back 9 side and the golf simulators were very nicely done. Next door the food, including the Italian ciabatta and pizza, were phenomenal! You wouldn't think being a bar that they would have that great of food and experience but it was all fantastic. I was honestly impressed. Plus they are family friendly during the day, complete with high chairs which is an A++ in my book! Can't wait to come back! read more

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A very popular Sylvania hot stop. Drinks are cold and menu has a nice variety of food options. We stopped in for a quick dinner. We were settled right away with drink order given. Our dinner choices were given with minimal wait. My wife enjoyed her pork chop dinner as I enjoy my fish dinner. They have a lively decor which at times can get loud. Prices and quantity are very fair. read more

Food sucks and service is by locals like the t he barmaid or mot she favor The food is average at best read more

I'm so disappointed. I always order the veggie ciabata and cole slaw. The coleslaw was inedible and the ciabata was crusty and nearly as inedible. You can do better! read more

Smelled really good as we walked in. Large space and very crowded. The whole floor was almost covered by popcorn. We went on a Friday night which makes sense. I order their seasonal cocktail: key lime pie cocktail. We split two orders of potato skin with three people. Everything is tasty. Highly recommend both read more

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This unassuming Irish Tavern is a hidden gem that welcomes you with the warm embrace of a true local favorite. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by the friendly and fun-loving staff, who seem to know everyone's name--and if they don't, they'll make it a point to learn yours before you leave. One of them taught my daughter to play Keno! lol The ambiance is pretty chill with a buzz of chatter and laughter filling the air, making it the perfect spot for families to gather. The free popcorn is a delightful touch, keeping the little ones entertained while you peruse the menu of classic bar food done right. From perfectly crispy fish and chips to hearty shepherd's pie, every dish is served with a side of genuine Irish hospitality. But what truly sets this tavern apart is its impressive bourbon selection. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon aficionado or just looking to try something new, you'll find plenty to choose from, with the staff always eager to share their recommendations. If you're looking for a place that feels like home--where the food is comforting, the drinks are top-notch, and the people make you feel like you're part of the family--this Irish Tavern is it. Amber is the best waitress ever! read more

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We visited this place last year and found the food great! People told us about this place and since we wanted to celebrate St. Paddy's Day we stopped by. Not a lot of Hibernian specialities but enough to make us happy. The chicken chunks every bar around Lake Erie serves are here. And other choices as you can see from the menu. We usually get Moscow Mules or margaritas. But when it's cold i like a nice coffee with a kick. Spanish coffee or something mellow. Not a fan of Irish Coffee because it's too sweet. read more

STRIKE FIRST!: The food at Shawn's is not bad. It's not the best bar food in town, nor is it the worst. Suffice it to say that I've never had a bad meal here. And I will say that the burger is actually great; it tastes flame broiled...it tastes like you made it yourself on your own charcoal grill, on a cool autumn evening, in your own back yard. Also, Shawn's chicken chunks are some of the best in town: the ratio of chicken to breading is relatively high, and the dipping sauces are well made. The drinks are cheap and strong. The beer selection is never bad. In fact, it's usually good. The salads and the pizza? Again, not bad... especially the thin crust pizza. STRIKE HARD!: This isn't always the case, but the number one reason why customers get treated poorly by the waitstaff, is because they, the patrons, were rude or condescending to the waiter/waitress/bartender. For me, the service has always been prompt and friendly. I will admit, however, that one particular bartender (and you know who you, Miss Sour Britches) is usually bitchy. NO MERCY!: I checked out the input from the one-star reviews. Predictable stuff. Also predictable is that more than half of all of their reviews are 1 star. Some people are just hard to please. Also interesting is that many of their 5 star reviews were for places that have subsequently gone out of business (long before the virus came to town). Shawn's gets a lot of my business because it's predictable (extra star) and it's on my way home. It's never bad, and it's usually good. Cobra Kai never dies! Either does Shawn's Irish Tavern. 5 stars! By the way, if you haven't canceled Netflix yet, and you have fond memories of The Karate Kid, you should definitely check out Cobra Kai. read more

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My partner and I both got burgers, and my friend got fish and chips. Safe to say the meals were enjoyed! Our burgers were the perfect amount of juicy and our friend had no food left. Our server, Matthew (I think), was extremely friendly and made sure we were taken care of :) It was very nice to eat here, would definitely return read more

I don't recommend this place. Bartenders are rude and shouldn't work in a place with people. People have complained nothing is done. it's a man and women and I will never go back. read more

Good food with great service. They never disappoint. Can't go wrong if you're looking for good food read more

Food was not fit to eat, even French fries were horrible. Service was very slow, to busy talking with friends instead of serving customers. Ambience was horrible definitely not the place to eat, maybe just a place to drink. Won't be going back. read more

This is a great local bar with the best bar food you could ask for. The staff is always nice, super attentive and go out of their way. Locally owned with awesome sandwiches, pizza and appetizers. Tons of beers on tap. We love Shawn's! read more

It doesn't get any better the Shawns! Great Staff and The Great Menu choices and their pizza are all Great ! Chicken Chucks!! Oh yeah! Oh and ALWAY Cold Adult Beverages! read more

Atmosphere is nice with allot of TVs. The food is ordinary. Seems to always be packed. A locals spot.

The service was good Sports playing on lots of TVs The food was horrible French dip & patty melt don't know if I've ever had worse Fast food would be better read more

Made the mistake of stopping in for lunch on Saturday while the College games were on. Not much of an Ohio State fan, and now even less of one. By the time our meal arrived, my son and I were pretty much ready to leave. And after seeing a few other people leave, we asked for take out boxes. Some of the people rooting for OS were obnoxious, loud, generally rude and quite disgusting. Even the waitress was "put off". I blame the management for the lack of control of their patrons. So I won't be patronizing Shawn's in the near future. Especially on a Saturday afternoon. read more

I ordered the junk chunks. 10 oz of chicken, slaw and French fries. Ordered x-tra x-tra sauce for additional charge. If the whole dinner was 10 Oz I would be surprised. Very little portions and no extra sauce. Chicken was not over cooked. If I order my food one way and you decide you want to do it another way. You can pay for it!! Food was cold, 7 French fries and barley any cheese. Not recommended for $15.00 read more

It's just OK, we both had the fish and chips. The fish was dry and over cooked, french fries were soggy. We both also had side salads, just your typical bag lettuce with some toppings nothing remarkable. We Co had some chicken chunks and they were pretty good they were a little on the dry side also and tiny pieces. You don't get very many but I guess that's everything now with the prices but it's just OK. I wouldn't rush there to get it again. It's edible just not anything to write home about. read more

My favorite local bar. It's low key, great drinks and good food. Taco Wednesdays are great and their pizza is good too read more

The food was absolutely life changing. Whoever was on pizza the night I ate out needs a raise, however that's where my compliments stop. My waitress, Angela, had the worst attitude the entire night. She was rude to my table, and complained about the ten dollar tip she was left. This was so unprofessional and I felt disrespected by the way she acted. read more

I'd say 3 stars is about right. Used to be a lot better though. Got 3 chunks and wings to go and the chunks probably had a tablespoon or two tops of sauce on them per each order so it was basically like eating bare chunks. The ones that actually had sauce on them were good though. Wings have to be the blandest in town so go elsewhere if you want wings. The sandwiches we had from a prior visit were very good and I recommend those. read more

We love Shawn's! It's a Neighborhood Pub/Grill that has great food, great service and good specials! We usually come on Wednesday's for $1.00 tacos and on Sunday's for $3.00 off large two topping pizzas and $7.50 per pitcher of beer! They also serve free popcorn to each table while your waiting for your food! Outside of tacos and pizza, try the ciabatta sandwiches! They are amazing!! If you like sitting at the bar, good luck finding a seat. Shawn's has a lot of regulars and most of them have assigned seats. Lol. Just get here early. We highly recommend this place! You won't regret it! If you like cold beer, they have a lot to choose from! Even bock! read more

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Recently visited Shawns with another couple . We were extremely disappointed in the service. After being seated no one asked anything after 15 minutes. Other tables around us arrived & were immediately attended to. My husband asked hostess who than went to talk to two waitresses hanging around the popcorn machine. Still no one came over. After another 10 minutes my husband stopped a waitress & asked who our server was which she replied " one of the two of us" but did nothing. We understand staffing being short but people who arrived after us were taken care of. We live nearby & frequent Shawns regularly. It will be a long time til we return! read more

Food Is mediocre at best...been in here about five times and I'm never really satisfied with the quality of my food. The service needs work as well. Long wait for a waiter or waitress to even come to take your order....then hopefully they get it right. read more

Shawn's Irish Tavern - Irish Near Me - Sylvania, Ohio

My son took me for lunch. I thanked him profusely. Went on a Sunday afternoon. Not too crowded. Older clientele. Not too noisy. Waitress was attentive. Food out relatively quickly. Only ordered an appetizer, but it was surprisingly an abundant portion,and tasted better than the last couple of restaurants I've been to. Will stop by again to try other menu items. Would recommend this establishment to friends and family. Again, thanks my boy. A fine experience. read more

At first, I was just happy that someone finally bought the other vacant end of Family Video! It's been empty for about 15 years, but then, enter Shawn's Irish Tavern. My friends took me here for the first time in the summer of 2012. It's a sports bar and it's very spacious inside, with plenty of televisions all around. I have to say I'm really impressed with this place. There is a limited menu, but I've only typically gone for drinks, which have been awesome. I did happen to order the Reuben Balls one time, and they just might be the most unique, most creative appetizer I've seen. If I recall, you get 6 of them in an order, and they're all easily 2 or 3 bites each. They're served with a cup of Thousand Island dressing, and they really closely simulate the taste of reuben sandwich. They're very delicious and I've ordered them every time since. Prices for food and drinks are very fair. I've never walked away disappointed! read more

Food was okay. We ordered drinks, and when the waitress was bringing them to our table, she slipped and dumped them in my lap, bruising my hand as well. I was soaked, but concerned about whether she had hurt herself. I am not the type to make a scene, especially as it was just an accident. Still, we were surprised that nothing was done to compensate us. Just seems like the right thing to do. read more

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I love little pubs for lunch. I like bar food. I like sitting by myself and reading while I eat. Shawn's looks like that place. The decor is perfect, green booths paired with deep wood. The waitstaff is even friendly. If only the food lived up to that. Previous reviews had recommended their Buffalo wings. I got Buffalo wings as an appetizer. The wings were 40% breading. While decently crispy, the breading overwhelmed the taste-- especially since there was very little sauce. The sauce seemed to taste fine when I ate the two wings on the bottom, but those on the top had very little. Additionally, the Bleu cheese dressing I got on the side was very sweet, not the taste I look for. Plus no carrots or celery. I ordered a burger for my main course. The burger was nearly tasteless. I can't explain it, but there was just nothing happening there. It wasn't bad, just nothing. That matched the steak fries, which were also tasteless. It's okay to undersalt-- there are health conscious people and I can add salt--but there was no rich starchiness, no oily crispiness, nothing. And some fries were undercooked. In the end, I had a bland, filling, reasonably-priced lunch, in a nice bar, served by nice people. Thoroughly underwhelming. read more

Normally I love Shawn's food but fair warning don't order their nacho's to go. First of all it's not put together but all in separate containers so you have to make it yourself. If I wanted to make my own I would have gone to the store and bought every thing I needed. The beef was a bowl of grease. Wasn't even close to the amount when eating in. A small bag of chips, hardly any onions or tomatoes. Just a total waste of money. read more

First time visiting, highly disappointed in the food. I only ordered a couple appetizers on my lunch break. The mushrooms were described as battered in their "secret breaded recipe", I assumed they were hand battered but they tasted as if they were like any other frozen mushroom. The breading was very burnt but the mushrooms were only room temperature. I also ordered the cod sticks, fried food is fried food, kind of hard to mess up, the cod sticks were more burnt than the mushrooms. I was also disappointed to find out that they don't have to-go cups for soda pop. I wanted to take something back to my office without making an additional stop. However, the service was friendly and prompt. read more

If I could give this place less than 1 star, I absolutely would. I have been here five times in the last 2 months since I moved right down the street. All 5 times I've had crap service, but 3/5 of them I have had the same server who had given us HORRIBLE service. Caitlin's service is beyond embarrassing. Please re-train her or teach her to not be petty of others that come in that are not her regulars. As our glasses sat empty waiting for 3 others in our party to arrive; we witnessed her eat pizza off someone's table, stand around and talk behind the bar, and check on every table except ours. My friend and I put our cash together, handed it to her and walked out. I will not be back. read more

The food has gone downhill especially for the price. Being at Shawn's feels like there in over there head.

Good social distancing between tables. Quick service. Tall draft beer $4.00. Fried mushrooms were a treat. Good Shepard's pie. Cheesecake or bread pudding for dessert. Looking forward to trying other menu items. read more

the bartenders were rude and slow it seemed like if they knew you you had great service we had to ask the same bartender twice for are drink order the taco salad was ok the pizza tasted like a frozen pizza very disappointed needless to say won't be back to many good restaurants in toledo read more

I did not know food could be totally devoid of flavor until I ate. We had potato skins, shepherds pie, fish, and chicken chunks and it al tasted exactly the same...like nothing. Nothing at all. It was strange and I am not sure how they managed to do it. Also, this place is Irish in name only. Lacks anything that justifies the "Irish pub" designation they have given themselves. It is a sports bar with food that is sub par for even that standard. read more

Great bar food and more. Sandwiches are excellent. My expectations have been exceeded and that's not easy to do. Wish they carried Newcastle beer. read more

Shawn's is indeed a local hang out and favorite. The table service is good and some items at definitively better than others. Very pleasantly surprised by the pizza considering it is a premade crust. Toppings were excellent and made it exactly as ordered even though I am a little overly particular about my pizza. Other items are purchased I'm just reheated from GFS. Bartending service is excellent. Drinks are generously poured. Good "Barfood",good service l,but nothing particularly exceptional read more