The blackened salmon was dry and didn't have too much seasoning. The chipotle shrimp (extra $4) was spicy. I didn't expect it to be so spicy. I enjoyed my nespresso martini Staff were great. read more

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Terrible service waitress needs to be trained in better customer service was more interested in talking with customers that she knew

Jen was awesome. Great bartender!!! Good billiards play at the pool table. Clientele is very friendly.

This place ain't so bad! Lots of haters but I'm not quite sure why?! The food is a tinge pricey for what it is, but it's in a casino, what do you expect? My BF and I have eaten here several times and always enjoyed the food. The burger in particular is pretty great - even with a side salad in lieu of fries and no bun I still enjoyed. They have a good variety too so most anyone can find something they'd like. Drinks aren't cheap but not terribly expensive either. Bartenders are always friendly and attentive. I really have no cause for complaints at all. I probably wouldn't go out of my way just to eat here but it is by far the best option at Empire City. I will be back for sure! read more

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The food and service were good enough but when two people eat you don't automatically put 20% tip on the check. If you're going to do so at least let the customer know by putting in writing. It would have been 3 stars but doing the 20% was shady at best and totally sneaky. read more

My husband and I on occasions go to The Pub for dinner. The hostess in the front is a marvelous person. Very friendly and always has a smile when greeting us. But last night, when we sat at our table they informed us that the kitchen was backed up. We were like "Okay, that's fine." But after an hour and a half, we noticed that a couple who sat down much later than us got their appetizers. We were waiting to see if they also were going to get their entrees before us. My husband said if that happens we were leaving because it wasn't fair. He asked the waiter if he had placed our order because it was taking long. The waiter said "Yes". He also pointed out that the kitchen was backed up. Three minutes later my husband overheard the waiter tell the couple who came in later then us say "Sorry for the delay, I'll make sure your food comes out soon." And within an instant, their food came out so we got up told the waiter "We are leaving." And he was like "Ok". Like not even apologizing or saying "Wait let me check what's going on." I signaled to the hostess and the manager we were leaving and I told them the situation. They tried to smooth things over. They asked the waiter what was going on. The waiter cursed at my husband. No care whatsoever. I really liked going to The Pub but with this we will not return. The waiter being Hispanic treated us being Hispanics like crap and the non Hispanics with more attention and care. My husband has diabetes and this incident caused his sugar to go down alot. The trauma and waiting to have his meal is unacceptable. read more

The service could have been better. The wings were cold they had to make new ones. The server needs a new job. She kept forgetting things. She was not attentive. And I see why. They include the tip anyway in your bill so it doesn't matter if her service was good or not!! read more

This is what happens when you write too many reviews...you forget that you already have one for a place! This is an update for Dan Rooney's, though I can't say too much has changed from the last time I was here. Monday marked another great snack and drink to break up the gambling. DR's is still rockin' it in the middle of EC. It truly feels like this sports bar fell out of the sky and landed on the wicked witch of gambling. Steal her shoes and maybe you'll find some luck at the video slot machines stationed outside the restaurant along the bar of Dan Rooney's. The first time I came by for a drink was at these seats, and if you'd rather stay in the middle of the clanging noises and flashing slot machines then this is the spot for you. Inside is where it's truly at. After that first time, we always grab the long, wood-polished high top table that jettisons out of the bar with stools on both sides. It's like it's waiting for us, secretly dispelling all that pass until we enter. The bartender usually takes care of the order as he did this past time. He's as attentive as a busy drink mixer can be, and friendly enough to let us know about 10% off the bill if we printed out a voucher with our casino card. For drink I went with one of Dan Rooney's own brews via their honey blonde ale. It's mildly sweet and worked well with the savory and spicy nachos (a staple and my recommendation any time you come). We also shared some BBQ wings which had a rich and robust sauce and tasty bleu cheese for dipping. Overall, if you want to escape Empire City while still staying in Empire City, then come to Dan Rooney's and grab a drink. It's worthy of at least that every time. read more

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are you nuts , how can you be closed on nfl football sunday, come on mgm corp, you are a giant billion dollar company , we want to watch football at our fav booth , order some decent food and drinks and play a little slots during halftime. not fair to work staff and nfl football lovers. maybe a new sports bar on the now empty upper level is in the works , maybe , dont know or we will see. only time will tell , get it together mgm. read more

Decent food, beer, and sports bar but overall service is slow and inattentive. Rotisserie chicken entree was a solid choice. Sides are extra but the carrots were a good option as they are seasoned great and onion rings were large and battered well but not greasy at all. Also, we ordered a whole chicken which was more than enough for two people. Overall I felt the prices were fair and the food was actually pretty decent and a little better than I expected for a sports bar in a casino. OK enough beer list, and they have a few of their own house brews on tap. Plenty of flat screens around and a great sound system to watch all the games. Decor is basic sports bar but this one is more of a Steelers house since it's owned by the NFL's Rooney family. Still, the night we were here they had the Knicks, Mets, and some other NHL games on. Would have been a much better experience but the service was almost laughable. Our guy was nice enough but it seemed to take forever to get our food, silverware, water, etc. Every time we needed something there was a long wait. It seemed as if this meal took forever to get through, and even paying was a slow process. Either they need more staff here or better training, or both. Still, not a bad spot to grab a beer and bite if you're a sports fan and visiting the casino here. Just be prepared to spend a while if the service is always this slow. We had about a 20 minute wait to get a table and they text you when one is available. Oh, and the nachos looked pretty damn good here, along with the burgers that couples around us were devouring. read more

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Conveniently located right inside of Yonkers Casino. Had the chance to sit down and eat here for once since we were also celebrating somebody's birthday. Service could have been a little better especially since it was slow the night we went. Plenty of places to sit- a bar, tables and booths. Some booths even have mini TVs inside them which is pretty solid when you want to watch a game with some friends. The bar has quite a few flat screen TVs, decent beer selection and prices. However, the food there isn't anything spectacular. It's pretty much the same thing you can get at the food cafeteria in Yonkers, but pricier. My friend has the chicken quesadillas, I took a bite, and they were absolutely disgusting. No flavor and extremely chewy. My friend and I decided to split a BLT and the mixed appetizer dish (made for two people). The wings were "okay," nothing to rant or rave about. I found it to be pretty weird it comes with only three wings though when the appetizer is made for two people. The onions rings were average. The fried mushrooms were very bland, and the two sliders were extremely small. The BLT was pretty big, but the bacon was also pretty chewy. We told the staff it was someone's birthday and they brought out a cheesecake. The staff came out and sang happy birthday which was nice. We all took a bite out of the small piece of cheesecake and we all thought it was pretty horrible as well. Overall, if you decide to come here, skip the food and just have a drink. On the plus side, they give you a nice green t-shirt when you check in. read more

The Pub - Mixed appetizer - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Firstly- sat at table in what felt like the middle of narnia when better tables were ready. Eventually a waitress came to our table, no 'hi welcome to Dan rooneys etc' just 'are you ready to order. We ordered 2 drinks a starter and main course. Starter came out before the drinks, and there's was a long wait for the starter so no excuse on taking so long with the drinks, it was just to bottles of beer. Then, the nachos....like something from a movie theatre.....the cheese was like mayo and the ground beef was dry and days old..not worth it. Then I was about half way through my beer I though I better order one now, I might have it before my main course arrives... I manage to flag down my server after about 10mins and a number of waves at the manager, I ask for another beer. And then I look around and she's taken my half drank beer with her?? And them brings me a new beer? I would have liked to finish the first one! I ordered the burger, med, it was well done, rock hard on the outside, dry on the inside, and the cheese wasn't melted. My boyfriend had a roast beef and cheese sandwich, he took 2 bites from it and left it's the server came and picked it up, dropped our check....firstly, didnt think to ask if there was something wrong with the sandwich, then left a check, and I wasn't even half eat through my main course? Check came to almost $60 and for what? 2.5 beers. Movie nachos, and bad sandwich, and a dry burger....left a $3 dollar tip and a note to check yelp for my review.. Management need to get it together... Sanding around chatting doesn't cut it in my book and I work in the industry. In general food options in the casino aren't the best. Eat before you get here! read more

The Pub - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Look it's a sports pub. Anything goes wrong they are quick to correct the situation. Not perfect, I could bitch about minor things but let me be real. I hate sports pubs and I dig Dan Rooneys. Burgers , ribs, Chicken n Waffles. Chicago Blackhawks on no less then 3 channels. Most sports pubs snub Hockey. read more

The Pub - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

What a great time we are had at Dan Rooneys. Received a free tee shirt for checking in with yelps help. Joe the manager greeted us and answered all our questions. The staff was attentive. The service was great! Joe our waiter gave us a ticket for free valet! We tried an order of fried mushrooms and bbq. Chicken wings. Finger licking good! Fish and chips and a Dan Rooney burger. I opted for the salad instead of the chips with the burger. Both dinners were plentiful. Lemon sorbet for dessert. The gratuity is included in the check total. I love this restaurant. My husband and I come for dinner frequently. We have tried lots of things here. Some of my favorites are the loaded skins, watermelon salad with lobster, ny strip with onion rings and potatoe. We'll be back! read more

The Pub - Rooney Burger with a Huge Salad - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

I am giving this 4 stars because I am in love with the wings and the blue cheese! Lol every time I go to the casino... I have to buy some wings! I enjoy it! Cool vibes older crowd. Good food. read more

The menu does not math what you get we had crab cakes as appetizers the menu says u get 4 you only get 2 , from what the waitress said it was a lot smaller and now they make 2 biggers ones (that are still small ... black bean burger on the menu says onion tomato .. i got pesto im allergic to nuts so the waitress had to ask of there were nuts someone 2 mins later came over n grabbed the plate and told me not too touch it .. everyone apologized they were nice about it which why they get the 2nd star . -advice if its not on the menu do t serve it especially if its not on the menu !!! I got my new burger and it was nothing but bun black bean patty was hidden and it was bland ... The wait was also 15 min not worth it especially not for an epi pen episode .. try the food court next time . read more

Came in around 1030 for a quick bite. Ordered the shrimp cocktail didn't expect to only get 5 shrimp for 12.50$ ! That bullsh*t ! Very nice bar though; very roomy. read more

I can be picky when it comes to certain food places. However, this restaurant is worth visiting when coming to the Yonkers Casino. I do come here pretty often when I go to the casino. From the appetizers that I tried, the wings are very good and so are the deviled eggs and sliders. However, I would advise people to stay away from the loaded nachos (skimpy portions) and quesadillas. Out of the entrees, the sandwiches (not the grilled cheese), salads, burgers, chicken and ribs are also pretty good. The service is decent - like any chain restaurant and the ambiance is similar. I'd say it's worth trying if you come to the casino, but it's not like you are missing out on anything extraordinary if you don't. read more

If you ever want to witness the worst spinach artichoke dip of your life this is the place for you.. Not only does the staff act completely overwhelmed when the restaurant is 7.5 percent full but butt they aren't even friendly.. Our spinach dip was a frozen creamed spinach... And it was so sad... Chips were also stale as hell. Buffalo wings were good tho. I'm just so mentally scarred from that spinach catastrophe. read more

The Pub - The things that nightmares are made of - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Great dinner tonight! Wonderful corned beef and cabbage. The only strange thing was the blonde female hostess--she was super b*tchy and odd. Then I realized she was high on drugs or something....her eyes were all glossy....no wonder she never even spoke to us....shocked nobody at the restaurant noticed. read more

I am not a casino person by a long shot, but Dan Rooney's gives a very compelling reason to come to Empire Casino. To celebrate my father's 70th birthday, I wanted to fulfill a dream of his: going to Empire City. Since Empire Terrace is not open on Sunday nights (no horse racing), I looked over the other options. In the end, I'm kind of glad the Terrace was closed - we were thrilled with the service we received! Here's why: Options for small groups - I called well in advance to let them know of the occasion. We had someone who stayed in touch, and offered many options. I originally estimated a party of 10. I could have paid for everyone, a dollar amount per person, a drink for everyone etc. - in other words, I didn't have to lock my small family party down to a choice of "chicken or fish". In my case, I had everyone except my dad quietly chip in, and I sprung for a special cake, which leads me to... Flexible dining for people of many dietary needs: I'm giving these folks 5 stars, because I had some very special requests! The first of these was that my party had type 1 & type 2 diabetics as well as gluten/dairy sensitive people (self included). After some idea exchange, my contact at the restaurant arranged to have made a sugar free (splenda based) chocolate torte. Other options included an almond torte, or even bringing my own cake, which they would have cut for a minor serving fee. The cake was beautiful, tasted very rich, and even better - my father was able to eat it & feel well. As for the main dishes- it's Irish dining - don't expect tofu, the focus is on meat! However, there is a really nice variety of food here, including traditional comfort foods, such as Shepherd's pie & corned beef & cabbage; most everyone will find something they can eat here. Heck, there's even a veggie pita sandwich! The staff was happy to answer any questions we had about any dish, and readily make suggestions. The guys in our party were in heaven particularly enjoying their crisp, fish & chips, while I enjoyed the fresh rotisserie chicken - with sides, the portions are perfect and the presentation is pleasing. Although there was a slight mix up in the level of cooking for my mother's steak, they immediately sent it back to correct it, and when she did receive it, she found it to be very flavorful. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, with a touch of class: It's been many years since I've been to anything with the word "pub" in it (not good luck in the past), but whoever did the layout and decor is brilliant - they kept only the best parts. Notable are the heavy, lovely bar stools for the loners to share a drink over a game, tables for groups surrounding a piano, and - although I hate to give away my favorite spot... these fantastic booths which have curtains, giving a sense of privacy, but also have a TV if you want it. When my party dropped down to 6 (due to some confusion with travel arrangements), we added a chair to the end of one of these booths (thanks to the staff for the idea). With special advance permission, I brought my laptop, a hotspot, plugged into the outlet under the TV, and brought more family in via Skype. My dad was thrilled, and so were we. I understand that the restaurant will soon have WiFi available in the near future. Bring a set of mini speakers if you do what I did - the sound level is moderate, very good for holding conversations, but you'll need a boost to hear your online friends. By pure luck, we came in on a night when the piano man was in. They made it very easy to make requests, by providing sheets at the table. In addition to several other songs, on our request, the waiter and piano man arranged to sing a lively version of Happy Birthday, mentioning my dad's name several times throughout. We had a great time, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for a regular dinner or special day. Do give them a try! read more

The Pub - For birthdays, in addition to their usual desert options, you can order a cake in advance. This is a torte made with Splenda. - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

I gave this place a 1 star because yelp made me. The service was absolutely horrible. The waiters were rude and should not be in customer service. The wait time was outrages. When we asked what was the delay the waitress was rude and did not come back to give us an update. They brought out our order completely wrong. 1 of my peers ordered an 18$ salmon with carrots and it came with no carrots just fries. The salmon was raw and inedible. I will never come back to this establishment. The manager tried very hard to help with taking the salmon off the check but the service was still horrible. read more

The Pub - This is what an $18 Salmon and "carrots" look like and it came raw! Horrible place. - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

Some of the worst food I ever ate .water came out of my mozzarella sticks.. obviously frozen. Corden blue bites were spit out by 2 of us yet they were still somehow better than the corned beef read more

First time here. Decided to try the sports platter and soft pretzels. The pretzels were warm soft and tasty. The platter I hate to report was very tasteless. The poppers had no taste that we could not even decide what kind of popper it was. The wings we both felt was very bland. The sliders were ok. Since they gave me a 40 dollars I coupon so no lost. I will be back. Because I know this place can not survive putting food out as this platter tasted. So I know there is better to come. The waitress was ok. Not as attentive as one would have liked. But being in a booth with my Gorgeous wife and a tv with the football game on. That makes up for the lack of customer attention. read more

Recommended: Mac and cheese: crunchy cheesy and delicious- filling Buffalo wings: crunchy and saucy w a great kick- filling Burger w bacon and fries: tasty, Filling Variable quality: Pulled pork sliders: some days flavorful and moist; other days dry and painful to consume Nachoes: some days w enough cheese; other days wo; if enough of the unusual almost sour cream like cheese, tasty Palatable but meh: rotisserie chicken; garlic bloom gross AVOID: steak: flavorless the worst you'll ever have and only comes w 7 small dried out potatoes Fish and chips: worse you'll ever have Dan Rooney burger- brie vanishes as a pile of grease leaving a soggy bun Arthur ave burger: bad combo Salad: regrettable bland iceberg lettuce Service: unpredictably variable. Some days prompt. Other days unbearably slow. Ambiance: oddly brightly lit Irish sports pub with a senior citizen twist Bar: decent specials w 3$ draughts read more

Not a whole lot of options for someone who doesnt eat meat at a place that is supposed to be a cafe. I guess due to the captured audience of the casino, there isnt a need for that. I had the quiche from their brunch menu and well, first the portion was extremely small and it was cut out from a larger quiche pie. Then it was served luke warm, they couldnt even be bothered with heating it up properly. the only good thing about it was that it came with fries. all in all, mediocre service and sub par food. read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Wed. It was a very nice atmosphere and the food was typical bar food. I had the blackened chicken sandwich and the portions were good. read more

Jeremy the bartender is great ! The drinks are worth the price . Service is extremely fast & the food presentation is awesome . this is my go to bar during the week when I'm just looking to unwind . read more

Dan Rooney's café and pub is probably one of my favorite restaurants; the food always comes out right away and is always delicious. My husband and I go there a lot after playing the slots at the casino, the staff and hostess are amazing, we always get seated immediately; never had a hard time during one of my visits! read more

If you have the coupon, get the steak. If you don't, get the turkey club. Service inconsistent. Could be quicker. Burgers aren't cooked cooler than medium. Not a bad place to watch games, though. read more

I usually eat here only when I get coupons mailed to the house. Prices are fair for burgers and appetizers. I usually go for the steaks which, without the coupons, are quite on the pricey side. The steaks here are amazing. They are grilled and have a great char. My medium rare ribeye was actually a medium rare. It was not medium, it was not rare, it was perfectly a medium rare. I've been here before and service can be hit or miss. On this particular night, service was great. We were seated immediately, our server Meghan checked on us frequently, and our food came out within an appropriate time. I will be back (as long as the casino keeps sending me coupons). Without coupons, I would not eat here. I'll just opt for the food court. read more

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First time here, last time here. Saturday 6pm, place was half full (should have told us something right there) Reserved seating for 3, waiter seated us in a booth (which was cool) but only had settings for 2 which he never corrected. Mustard and Ketchup bottles at table empty and watery. Waiter saw me go over to next table and take bottles and another napkin setting and didn't care, after all, I was doing his job. The Beer Sauce for their Warm Homemade Pretzel was absolutely horrible tasting! Brisket, mash potatoes, and Texas toast very bland. Hamburgers Bland Ordered a Draft Beer which never came. Service far outshines the quality, taste, and price of food. Run, don't walk away from this place. IMO, the Rooney's should be embarrassed to have their name associated with this Pub in Empire City Casino read more

I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and I was a little disappointed. It was nothing special. I was hoping it had sautéed onions,peppers, or even mushrooms. Anything in there would have been a plus. Instead, I got tasteless meat drowned in thick cheese. If there was an onion in there, it was so small that I would have needed a magnifying glass to find it. Everyone else ordered burgers which were good. Service was fine. read more

Been coming here for a few years but this would be my last visit here, food was horrible and overpriced, service was even worse. They got my order wrong and had us wait 2 hours for food that was not even worth it. read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!! If you get Carlos as your server run the other way or ask for someone else. He is in a hurry and has no sense of humor. It appeared everyone was in a hurry. The water boy practically threw the water glasses at us. Never got to order any food. Left after a discussion with manager Joey. read more

Our food was good. Our server Joe was awesome! Great kid, good recommendations on the menu and the rooney beer! Will be back! read more

We stopped in for drinks while visiting the Empire City Casino. It was my friends birthday. We started off with some beers. I got a free t-shirt for checking in on yelp. It's green and it says Dan Rooney's on it. It looks like something you would wear on St. Patties Day. Not too many patrons on a Friday night but that was better for us because we received attentive service. I saw a lot of the reviews here and my expectations were low but I didn't experience any issues. The staff was very friendly and treated us with respect. We didn't order anything complicated in terms of food; just some club sandwiches and fries and they were good but it doesn't take much skill to get a sandwich and fries done right. The tables were clean, the bathrooms were clean too. They also provide wet naps to clean your hands before you go back to gambling. Overall it was not a bad time. The bartender were pretty cool too. They helped find a charger for my friends phone that was going to die. The music inside was pretty good too. It had like a chill indie vibe too it and was much better than what they were playing inside the casino. read more

Food was great. Service was better. Peter provided great service, was enthusiastic about his job and what Rooneys had to offer. Great beer and food. Watching the World Cup here was wonderful. Definitely coming back to visit Peter!!!! read more

The Pub - Peter!!! Great bartender. - New American Near Me - Yonkers, New York

The food was decently priced and the atmosphere was unique. The quality of the food was mediocre at best. The service, however, was awful. We were there for approximately 1.5 hrs. That whole time, our waiter came to our table, at most, 5 times. He never asked how our food was and he NEVER refilled our water glasses the entire time we were there. It took about 15 minutes for him to return with drinks after we ordered them. We sat waiting for a while for the check. I eventually got up and went to the hostess and had her print the check. This place was terrible. I only gave it 2 stars because of the atmosphere. Save your money and time and eat at another restaurant inside. read more

Food is very fatty, wait staff was rude and it's a steeler bar ..if u wear other teams u get a dirty look from the staff ..would not go again read more