Cleary's Pub

I totally just orally raped a burger here.  It even had wasabi mayo.  A few bites burned my throat for a second but it was worth it.  The sweet potato fries were to die for as well.  I love sweet potatoes but I don't like them with the brown sugar and butter.  These definitely didn't have any, but they came with really good dipping sauce.  I want to go back, it's too far it's a bit of a drive!

I really want to be a fan of Cleary's but I just can't, until they update their menu. I can never find anything that sounds appealing from what they have to offer.    

They have recently rennovated the store front and put in new banquette (booths) seating. The interior is much nicer and doesn't smell stale as it used to.  Better use of space and huge improvement.  

Service is great. The ladies are always attentive and friendly.

The burgers are really good.  I don't know that I have had anything here but a burger, but the burgers are tasty.  You can't go wrong with the Blue Cheese and Mushroom burger, which I ordered on my last visit.  I asked for it medium well and it was served that way, but was still juicy and yummy.  It came with fries and was a lot of food.  One of my dining companions ordered a different burger and hers came with chips - they were rippled and thick - not your ordinary out of the bag potato chips.  There is a wide variety of sandwiches and other items on the menu.  They have lunch specials during the week, as well.

Cleary's is a typical Irish Pub.  In addition to typical beer selections, they have lots of Michigan beer on tap - Dark Horse, Bell's, Shorts.  I like that.  The service is really friendly and helpful.

There is plenty of parking behind the bar and a rear entrance in addition to the entrance right of M52.  Downtown Chelsea has lots of shopping and restaurants.  Cleary's is definitely worth a stop.