I totally hate bars and the sleazy bar scene, drunk guys chatting you up or trying to slip you a date rape drug, or just kind of sitting or standing around drinking..Its just always a dead eerie sad  vibe, desperate looking people and a drab feeling I get when I think of every and any bar ive been to in life. Totally NOT my scene!
Burkes offered nothing of the reasons why I hate bars.
Well lit, well ran, and actually quite fun! The staff is awesome.
I was there last night for the amazing women's UFC bout & the place was packed, they had drink, and food special, really great patrons and even though I dont like bars I wouldnt be opposed to returning / its a kind of restuarant hybrid.. lots and lots of table space, a small 2nd floor reserved area .. with yet even more TV screenage for watching sporting events.
A DJ comes out to rock the house after the sporting event and win or lose you'll feel great because they were giving FREE Â shots.
Really hype and fun ambient, I wasnt expecting all that!
This Irish bar is great. The atmosphere is fun and alive. There are tv's to watch football, a DJ that plays good music, good service, and the food very good. We ordered a REAL sampler platter that had wings, chicken tenders and potato skins all homemade, none of those heat up in the microwave. Absolutely amazing! For an entree, I shared the chicken curry with my boyfriend. The size was good for 2 people, and it was delicious, and I'm not a big fan of curry to be totally honest. I will be back to this place again soon.
Review Source:It's a bar, sometimes too noisy for a conversation during dinner, depends and time of day and whether or not there is a band. Â Good staples, wings, burgers, Love the cuban pork quesadilla, and their steak isn't bad either. Â Late nite weekday (wed/thrus) there is a lovely dark haired bar keep who name escapes me but she is efficient and friendly to her regulars and her new customers :-P
Review Source:This is a great Irish pub. Â My girlfriend and I are huge fans. Â There are plenty of TV's for sports and they're all visible from every angle you sit at.
The staff is attentive, the prices reasonable, and the atmosphere is fun. Â They had a live band playing the last night we attended. Â The huge portions of food will definitely satiate any appetite. Â I like how the locale makes it seem like a secluded joint yet it's right next to a highway.
Overall, a better than average, bang-for-buck establishment for those wanting some elbow room from your typical NYC Irish pubs.
I have been going to Burke's Bar for years. Great food every time except once when I stopped in for lunch. Maybe they had a different chef that day??? I only eat there when I am visiting in the area and meet up with friends midweek. Many of my friends grab a meal there before the bands go on Saturday nights. No complaints as far as I know, they keep making reservations for dinner.
I have to defend Burke's bar after reading Patrick F's post. I noticed Patrick F. has posted about Burke's on here and on Urban spoon stating he has been there a dozen times. His posts are from March, May and now on Yelp from July. Why does he keep going back if he hates it so much? I have to disagree about the crowd. The crowd is very diverse, all ages and races. I have also never seen any women w/wife beaters and their hats on at "odd angles". Â I think he is confused about what bar he was in because it was not Burke's. Also, you can't group 1 person dressed that way and say it is the entire clientele...Patrick was there so does that include Patrick? Just sayin'
If Burke's is crowded when there is a good band playing, yes you will wait a little bit to get your drink at the bar but they certainly won't ignore you...the bartenders acknowledge that they see you standing there.
Burke's is a nice place to go...give it a shot, then decide. Anyway, that is my two cents...
Its a okay place. everytime i've been there there isn't really a crowd. Burgers are real good here. the 2nd time i went i decided a quesadia (sp?) but idk why i did it was okay but this is more like a bar food kind of place, my boyfriends phily cheese steak wasen't even made with philly cheese steak cheese it had chedder. just stick with bar food nothing extravagant. i would go again. & plus with the deal on yelp you can't go wrong. spend $20 pay $10.
Review Source:This is the worst bar in Westchester. The wait staff are hired based on looks rather than skill. They spend all their time talking to friends rather than serving. When you do get served it is with attitude . The food is mediocre, the drinks nothing special. The clientele is mostly ignorant cretins. If you are not ALREADY one of them, don't bother. Mostly hats on @ odd angles, "wife beater" tee shirt types, & those are the females. There are  so many other bars within 2 miles of this place, go elsewhere.  McLean Ave has several just like it on every block, difference is the service  is good, & the clients do not seem to have swung down from the trees 10 secs before they scraped their knuckles through the door. That & consistently bad service, why go in.
Review Source:I was helping a friend DJ on September 20, 2008 and the night was going well. By all accounts the food was good and the party was going well. However at midnight when the groom offered extra money to keep the bar open because the good times were flowing the manager said no. Everyone concerned thought no big deal we will just buy our own drinks. The first person to walk up and buy his own beer was charged $12 for a bottle of Coors lite. I was then charged $15 for a Guinness. From that point on anyone having to do with the wedding was charged a crazy fee and none of us have been back, and no one should go there in the future!!!! I hate this place!!!!
Review Source:This is a fantastic spot. Â The big, bright red sign is a beacon that begs you to stop in and check the place out.
Upon entering, the vibe in this place is just...awesome. Â Big bar with a giant TV for games on one side, and tables for the restaurant surround the rest of the place. Â There's also a room in the rear of the restaurant that's available for parties.
The food. Â Yum! Â How many choices of Mac & Cheese? Â DAY-UM! Â I tried the lobster mac & cheese...and let me tell ya, they don't skimp on the lobster. Â Big ol' chunks of claw meat...wow. Â Cheesy goodness. Â
The staff was super friendly and helpful. Â Service was great. Â Will I be back? Â Hell yeah!
After a great sushi dinner, Cori and I decided to grab a drink and fingers crossed a delicious dessert. We walked around the area where Haiku was, but we really didn't find anything good, so we decided to go to this place were her and her finance visit when they feel like going out for a couple of drinks. We got in around 9ish and it was pretty dead. There were only about 3-4 tables set and no one at the bar. No worries, all we cared about was catching up with each other. So anyway we sat down and ordered two rounds of drinks and the chocolate cake a la mode. The drinks were good - not that strong and super cheap. The chocolate cake was by far delicious. It was actually molten chocolate cake with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate and raspberry sauce. So rich and moist - I could have eaten two of them! Other than that, not much more to say about the place.
Review Source:I've Been going to this place for years now. Â The bartenders are all great and the waitstaff is friendly. Â The food has gone a little downhill over the last year or so but, it's still good
This place is pure Yonkers. Â A few Irish and commuters who work in the city but mostly Yonkers locals. Â Cops , Firemen, teachers and of course Yonkers Guido's and wannabe tuff guys.
Hands down the best place to watch the Yankees and football, on Sundays during the season, in the area. Â The specials during the games are ridiculous and you definitely get your moneys worth on food and drinks. The TVs are set up so that no matter where you are you won't miss a thing. Â I can't say enough how great this place is for big games.
The weekends are hit or miss.  Depending on what band is playing, it could be great or kind of lame.  The place clears out after the bands finish around 1 or 2 .  It's  difficult to get a cab at this time of night so,  it's a problem then if you want to head somewhere else and you're not driving.
During the week the place quiets down quit a bit. Â It transforms into a nice cozy and easy going spot. Â Great place to hide out for a quiet drink with a date or few friends. Â The guys behind the bar are great and you get a chance to chat with them during the week. Â Big Mick and Kevin have been there forever and are truly nice guys and great bartenders.
A little off beaten path but worth the trip.
Random observation- What's the deal with the creepy manager hanging out in the shadows ?
Burkes' is a cool little spot off the BxRiver Pkway. They are known for their steaks, which do happen to be really good. They always get my steak right, perfectly rare and not cardboard.
Burkes is a great date spot or maybe I just end up on dates here all the time, whichever the case it is worth a visit if you are in Yonkers.
The good but not so great are the quesadillas. Â I would stick with the steak and beer.
Been here two times and loved it on each occasion.
First time was New Year's Eve 2004 with a few friends for dinner and drinks. We had a big table and the waitress was very attentive to us on the busiest night of the year for bars/restaurants. She kept getting us our drinks and making sure our food was good. Then after dinner we hung out had drinks by the bat and overall it was a great NYE.
We returned to Burke's in May 07 and it was another good service by the waitress. Delicious steak and baked potato. I highly recommend the place if you are in the area.
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