Stopped in on a whim…read more Please excuse the messy look of the dishes, tucked in and then thought of reviewing the place. I got the club but as a wrap and a side of chili because of the overcast weather. Both hit the spot AND because of the regular vibe of the crowd, joined the people at the bar in placing dollar bets on horse races that were being aired! Loved the atmosphere and enjoy any neighborhood bar that treats not regulars like a regular.

Popped in for a quick bite to eat. Kind of a Cheers vibe on a Sunday afternoon. My siblings…read moreenjoyed their tenderloin sandwiches and burgers. I had a cup of chili that was alittle spicy for my taste. Located in strip mall with minimal parking spots.

Very good service I'm in out within an hour. One of my servers knows my drink order pretty well…read more I've had four or five on the menu

It has been over ten years since my original review of Fort Ben Pub, a locally owned pub and grill…read moretype establishment located in the Fort Ben area in the same strip center that includes Moo & Lou's Ice Cream and Phaya Thai. There's a wheelchair ramp in the middle of the building - I'll be honest, I don't quite trust it as I've noticed people in this parking area tend to block it without noticing it. There's also easy access from a ramp at the end of the building. Lawrence has done quite a bit to improve their curb cuts in this area, an area that has grown massively since my last review including 2-3 apartment buildings, a library branch, and an improved civic plaza. Fort Ben Pub itself is pretty accessible, though it becomes less so when it's packed (for example, my most recent visit was on a Friday karaoke night and accessibility was definitely more limited). There's two glass doors going inside the pub and, yes, they do offer a few tables on the sidewalk for outside dining. As you enter, you arrive in a large dining area with a beautiful bar to the right. The restaurant is decorated in warm woods with a few televisions of varying sizes and, on this evening, background music playing. On this visit, I was with a festival after-party that was placed off the main area in a smaller area that had two pool tables along with a variety of food/appetizers, etc. It's a cozy room that gave me a chance to check out the rest of the building. I did see the restrooms, which I would definitely not consider accessible - plan accordingly. I could possibly get in the door of the men's restroom, but it was quite tight and I have a smaller chair. This is a beloved place for a friend of mine who lives nearby and within walking distance. They treat her well. She was there during this visit, and I honestly just smiled at their clear affection for her (it's mutual). I love places that become community, and knowing this makes me want to return. That said, my accessibility concerns do somewhat limit my options. Fort Ben Pub does offer space for private events/groups and does catering. They have pool tables, Putt Putt live, Mega Touch, and Golden Tee and most of the sports network channels. While I'd tried both their tenderloin and burger in the past, I had a variety of items this time around due to the after-party, though not everything it seems was on the menu (or I'm just not recognizing it). As I noted previously and my friend also proves, the employees are super friendly and helpful. There are definitely times when it gets busy, though it's also pretty easy to come here during slower times. This particular visit was the first time I'd experienced accessibility issues. There's an awful lot to love here. I have to say that while I wasn't in the room with karaoke, the people were having a blast with such sincere enthusiasm that I was almost in awe. I've done karaoke one time in my life, and I don't think there's enough alcohol in the world to fuel another attempt. I also know from being close to the folks at Moo & Lou that these businesses watch out for each other - which I really like as it's a nice little safety factor. In the end, my star rating isn't changing but my appreciation for Fort Ben Pub has grown. This visit made me want to return in the near future, and it made me grateful for those places where you can get so comfortable that it feels like the people become part of your village. That's Fort Ben Pub.

New ownership!!! This fellow is great - he stays here and runs it with his son - the restaurant has…read morebeen cleaned up and the prices are reasonable!! We live close so this is now one of our, "places!" The food is great ! My wife and I are not big drinkers but we like the food.

I took several of clients there for Karaoke. They no longer do Karaoke but has not updated their…read morewebsite. My clients are special needs and were looking forward to Karaoke. The waitress appeared to have issues with my clients, asking if they had identification to show they were age appropriate, which they did. The waitress was just very standoffish with our group the entire time we were there. I will never go back there again or recommend.

Been going to the pub for off and on for about 20 years and the food has not changed is still very…read moregood the people are really friendly and nice

It's a nice small town restaurant/bar with a reasonably diverse menu. I enjoy most things on the…read moremenu. The staff is usually attentive and always friendly. It's gone through a few owners in the last couple of years, but the food quality and reasonable prices have remained consistent. It's one of my go-to places when I'm looking at dinner options.

Good service, and free pool all day with well maintained tables! Definitely plan on coming back.read more

Do not go here. The owner is an asshole. Refused to serve me for no absolute reason. Maybe he's mad…read moreabout the reviews he gets but the reviews really serve no justice. Awful establishment and it's dark as hell in there for no reason. Server was rude as well.

Drinks: 5/5 Food: 3/5…read moreService: 2/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Danny Boy is located inside the beautiful Village of West Clay. This was my third time here, but first time ordering any food. Their beer and cocktails are crisp and carefully crafted. The food, however, was not spectacular. We ordered the breadsticks with nacho cheese (overcooked), traditional wings (teriyaki & hot honey garlic - saucy, decent), 1 beef taco (meh), & a single smash burger with an upgraded side of tater tots. Everything was all about the same - nothing special, respectfully. The smash burger was not a traditional smash burger. It also looked and tasted exactly like a burger from Burger King. All 3 times I have been to Danny Boy, it seems the place is being run by 1-3 workers, which makes for very slow ordering and wait times. This day, 2 tables left before ordering drinks due to the long wait. Overall, Danny Boy is a great place to stop for an evening drink to catch up with friends. I, however, would not recommend the food.

Stop by here Friday evening for a little refreshment and some wings with my son…read more We sat just outside to the left on the patio and the young lady that waited on us took very good care of us and we really enjoyed the beautiful spring/summer setting. Place was pretty full when we got there at about seven with lots of families, but by the time we left about nine it had definitely thinned out quite a bit and was more of an adult atmosphere with some music and lots of screens We will continue to make this one of our favorites when in town

Great atmosphere, great service and the food was delicious! Had the wings (fireball whiskey bbq-…read moreamazing) and the filet sliders!

We decided to stick it out through a pretty disorganized host stand arrival because we really loved…read morethe visit we had at the Geist location, and overall, the meal had plenty of bright spots despite a few minor hiccups. ​The menu offers a great assortment of choices, though the prices run a bit high. The kitchen and service staff were wonderfully accommodating with custom requests--my husband ordered a double patty burger topped with an egg and no bun, and they executed it perfectly. ​I ordered a salad and the chicken stir-fry. The salad was generous with plenty of fresh cucumbers and cold tomatoes, though it was made with iceberg lettuce, which really isn't my preference, so I left most of it behind. However, the chicken stir-fry completely made up for it. It was incredibly well-balanced, loaded with great broccoli, and definitely a dish I would order again. I wish we had known there was a filet special the night we went. Our server was slow and seemed confused.

After multiple competitor bars told me that Hilltop has the best pizza in the area, I finally had a…read morechance to see what the hype was about. Firstly, you know it has to be good when the competition is telling you to go there! Secondly, the rumors are true! Speaking on behalf of my carryout order today, it was easy to glance at their menu online, call ahead to place my order, and pick it up quickly. Today I opted for a 10" (medium) personalized pizza with bacon and jalapeños as the toppings and an order of their pepperjack cheeseballs appetizer with a side of ranch. As someone who likes spicy things and has a decent tolerance for spice, I can confidently say that the jalapeños here do you have some heat to them. Not enough to make them unenjoyable, but enough that if you or your companion do not like spice at all, then I would stay away from the jalapeños. Starting with a pepperjack cheese balls... freaking YUM!! They're small enough to pop in your mouth, perfectly fried with not too much breading, and the pepperjack was creamy and packed with flavor. As a self-proclaimed cheese addict, I would come here just for these! And the ranch to dip them in? ... cue the slow clap. Best ranch in town! The pizza did not disappoint either. I can see what the fuss is all about. It was hearty, abundant with bacon, and not too overehelmed with crust. I feel like some places cheat you out of pizza by making the crust too substantial, but Hilltop takes their toppings all the way to perimeter. The crust is supportive so you don't have to fuss with everything sliding off the top during your rabid consumption of their slices. Yes, folks. Their competition was absolutely right! Hilltop has the best bar fare on the Eastside! It took about 20-minutes for my order to be ready from placing the order to picking it up. I did pick up at about 6:30PM on a Saturday, and I had no problems finding a place to park, getting in, and getting out. I headed to the bar where the bartender was completely pleasant, grabbed my order, and ran my card for me. My order total was $23.93 + tip for the pizza and an order of their pepper jack cheese balls with a side of ranch. I do have to say that if I was dining in, I might be a tad uncomfortable here. It was one of those days where it's 90+ degrees outside, and it almost felt like their AC was broken. It was quite hot and stuffy inside. Easy access on 10th St. A decent size parking lot with street space for overflow. Plentiful entertainment on site via games, pulltabs, darts, tv's, and music. A covered patio out back. If you're looking for a no fuss neighborhood dive bar, Hilltop Tavern should be your next destination. Oh, and I hear that their breakfast is off the charts amazing. We'll have to try that next!

Great food. Solid bar. Good outdoor patio. The Breaded Tenderloin is 10/10!! I definitely…read morerecommend it. Rather be there than the cemetery across the street!