It's a pretty Americanized place, for all its advertisement as an "Irish Pub." I don't think it's typical to have shamrocks everywhere, and a countdown to St. Patrick's day by the bar. American football was on TV. They had mac & cheese on the menu, which I've come to understand is an American thing, despite the fact the menu says "Irish Whisky Macaroni & Cheese."
I ordered their corned beef and cabbage dinner (with mashed potatoes), which came with soup or salad, and I chose to have the "Irish Clam Chowder." Again, not quite sure what made it Irish but it was all delicious. It also came with a side of Irish Soda Bread, which is not quite cake, not quite bread, but something better, inbetween. Dad got the fish & chips, which was also good but was different from what I've had in the UK, perhaps a different sort of fish or batter.
As for drinks, I was sad to see they didn't carry any cider, that I could see on the menu anyway. Hard cider, for those Americans reading this. There's a favorite among my Scottish friends called Magners Irish Cider, which I think would be worth them carrying, if only because it's Irish. They do have Guinness though, which they over-advertise, and my dad got a pint, which I tried a bit of. A little too strong for my taste, but I guess it usually is for people.
I've come here in the morning before, and their scramble with corned beef is delicious as well. So it's worth a stop, but don't expect anything too "authentically" Irish.
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