The best thing about this place is the location and the view. Although it is off a busier road, the view of the water and the activity is always entertaining!
The service here was terrible, although it wasn't 100% the servers fault. I feel like she is way overworked and just didn't have enough time to take care of everyone (or the skill/expertise). This place needs to hire more people. We constantly had to ask for things multiple times.
This place ALSO needs to learn how to shuck their oysters correctly. Terrible. I mean, awful. I almost broke a tooth with all the shell debris. Plus, they need to learn to also remove the oyster from it's muscle! argh!
We got the 6 oysters, mussels, Shrimp Floridian and Clams and Linguine. The oysters were just done wrong, the mussels were OK and the two pasta dishes were also just average. HUGE portions, but average.
I would have to say this place really deserves 2 stars because of the mediocre experience all around. mediocre service, mediocre food. But the location is fun, and that was what was most entertaining about it!
Will I return? Sure. But next time I'm going to stick with my gut and try the shepard's pie.
We stopped by on a Saturday evening about 9PM. Â The place was pretty busy and we had to sit near the bar. Â The evening started off ok, but went downhill quickly. Â Once I finally got my burger, the bun was burnt, like near solid black on the burger sides. Â The fries were ok, but portions were pretty small. Â One person ordered a salad and it too almost 30 minutes to arrive.
The service was just horrid. Â It took 10 min to order and probably 10 more to get our drinks though we were just feet from the bar. Â My burger arrived while my drink simultaneously ran dry. Â It stayed dry, though we tried staring down the wait staff, no one would look or acknowledge our presence. Â To eat with no drink is a rule I do not break nor forgive. Â It literally took almost 30 minutes to get a refill and that is after I got up and hunted someone down.
I've only been once and hope what I experienced was a fluke. Â Good luck to those who try the place, you may want to pack bottled water.
We ate at the backyard. Â The drinks were adequate. Â The food was poor. Â I had the seafood etouffee. Â To start with it should have been just called shrimp etouffee, my whole plate was about 20 shrimp and just three crawfish. Â The biggest problems were the shrimp tasted old and frozen and in a stew like dish the shrimp still had the tails on them, forcing me to have to remove them and then reintroduce them to the dish.. Â Frozen shrimp or shrimp that taste frozen should never be served so close to the ocean. Â My wife had the Cajun pasta and had the same problems with the shrimp. Â Our friend had the jerk chicken, which lacked either jerk rub or sauce.
Review Source:Great atmosphere and service. The staff were attentive and happy to recommend food off the menu.
I couldn't decide between the Shepherd's Pie or the Bangers and Mash. In the end I had the pie with an Irish sausage on the side. Great decision, the pie was fill of flavor and piping hot. The sausage (banger) was delicious, but not sure it was worth the $18 for the full Bangers and Mash meal.
My son had the Brittingham Burger with the garlic Parmesan fries (chips). I had a bite... Incredible flavor and substantial! Came out perfect. Would come back just for another bite of that burger! Chips were also really flavorful.
We finished with their Key Lime Pie. It didn't disappoint!! Perfectly subtle flavor with a wonderful crust. Â I would order that again!
Meehans is definitely worth the visit. I would give it 5 stars except the food took a while to come out. Â By the way... The Mac n Cheese looked really tempting too!!
The food was really good. I had the steamed shrimp. Â It was tasty and didn't really need cocktail sauce. Â I forgot how they seasoned it, but the carrots picked-up much of the spice and were pretty spicy. Â My wife had the fried oysters. Â She said they were the best she'd ever had which includes some great restaurants we used to dine at in North Carolina. Â The service was friendly, but not overly attentive. Â And cleanliness could have been better. Â Improve the service and appearance of the dining room to the yummy food and this would be a 5-Yelp review.
Review Source:Ate lunch here a few weeks ago and then came back for dinner/drinks to celebrate St. Patty's day. Â The food was consistently good both times, certainly exceeding my expectations and the entertainment for St. Patty's Day was great. Â Service was good at our lunch and much as expected (crazy busy) on the Saturday night of St. Patty's day.
This place is a real winner and deserves better recognition!
We arrived in st. augustine and stopped by Meehan's what a great location right across from the ocean . We opted for a table inside since it was 48 degrees and the coldest day of the year. But, we hear the backyard is a great place.
We sat in a booth next to the band and had a great time. We started with the wings which were not that great and the Crab and Lobster Dip (very good) comes with thin bageuttes . For dinner we ordered the FIsh and Chips and they were delicious. Great place to have a cold beer and relax after a day of walking around St. Augustine. Great location near the Castillo and St. George's street.
The backyard of Meehan's is where we hung out several times during our weekend in St. Augustine. Â We stayed at a hotel nearby and once we saw the layout, we fell in love with Meehan's. Â Shady and cool, but a Key Largo island feel to it as well. Â Its just off the main street through old town so it doesn't get overly crowded, another plus. Â
The staff was polite, considerate, attentive and helpful.
Drinks are as expected, mixed island style drinks are 7-9 dollars. Â Beers are your typical popular brews. Â
I enjoyed the dishes I had at Meehan's. Â On Saturday I had the "Sloppy John", which consisted of: "Beer Braised Beef Brisket chopped and pulled served in its own juices with Whiskey BBQ Sauce, cheddar cheese and fried onion straws". Â Awesome flavor. Â It was a little messy and my bun turned to mush, so be sure you have utensils by because you'll have to finish it after your first bite. Â I would like to see some slaw on this, but I guess i could've asked for it as a side. Â
A friend ordered the Poke Crostini and I couldn't believe I overlooked that on the menu. Â So, upon our return sunday, I ordered it right away! Â Its not your typical salad, it contains: Â Cubed Ahi and Salmon, marinated in a roasted sesame oil with petite diced chilies, served in a seaweed salad nest with crostini. Â Huge portion and flavor was all over the plate!! I couldn't stop eating it even though the portion was more than my stomach could handle. Â The fish was fresh, which is key to any seafood dish.
We have found another gem in St. Augustine, I can't wait til our next visit!
We walked in not expecting much. We wanted to get a quick bite and a beer. So we sat at the bar. Which was interestingly the closest Irish looking bar I have been into since I lived in Boston. Our bartender. Roland. Was a very informative and nice individual. He suggest I try their New England Clam chowder. I was skeptical. He was from the south shore of Boston. I took his advice because I trusted it by this point. I got a Guinness beer as one should at an Irish Pub. Their chips (aka fries) were delicious. The malt vinegar and the chips  and fish were a delight. Brought back memories of living in Boston. As it turns out. The owner was from the New England area. Nothing I ate tasted microwaved or frozen. We are talking about fresh fresh fresh. The service was phenomenal and the food was impressive as well. We left with the intent of going back. We never made it back during that trip. I will hit that spot first thing next time I am in St. Augustine. You should do so too!
Review Source:This place was great! The location was fabulous, it had a great view of the harbor, it was right on the water! The food was delicious! I had a ceaser salad and my boyfriend had a grilled chicken sandwich. Their fries are very different but in a good way, they're to die for! The only advice i would give them is for their servers
to be a little bit more attentive but all in all, we had a really nice experience!
What a view from the front and friendly atmosphere in the back yard! We were staying in town to celebrate an anniversary and went to Meehan's to wait as our room was not ready yet... Amazing! WE snacked and drank and just enjoyed the place. The oysters were awesome...not just the flavor but the presentation. Â It was breath taking and very upscale for pub fare. Â The chips, really fries looked tasty and were covered in parm. Yummy! We came home and told all of our neighbors who are now planning a visit when we go down to see the lights....
Review Source:AWESOME place we stumbled across in St. Augustine.
Landed a table outside by the water. When you order a hamburger with fries, split it. The portions are HUGE and the spices on the fries are AWESOME. Can't describe it just go for it.
The place is busy so def get some patience in gear and understand it may take some time when you ask for ketchup or tabasco sauce. I ran in and got mine from the bartender - they were busy which is probably a good sign!
Loved it and would totally go back in a heartbeat. Food rocked and the unlimited ice tea was a needed break from all the day long boozing! :)
MmmmmmAzing!!!!
By far, one of the best Irish restaurants I've been to.
We were a bit lost at first because most of the places right down that strip with the awesome view of main street and the ocean are lacking in the food quality. Most of the restaurants seem to have a limited menu, consisting mostly of bar snacks and small bites. Then, we stumbled past this place.
1. Artichoke, clam, florentine soup was sensational! My new favorite soup :)
2. Screaming Whiskey Wings! However, they're fried (I'll probably ask if they can grill them next time).
3. Chive Turkey Burger --- heaven! Best turkey burger i have ever had, ever! Sooooo flavorful. The hand-cut fires that they're served with has got to be one of the best fries i've ever had as well. Finished off with parmesan cheese, chives, salt and pepper. Their homemade ranch dressing is killer, too.
4. Save room for dessert: Mint chocolate mousse. Light and delicious.
The food was somewhat average/dependable Irish fair but with fresh seafood thrown in the mix. The fries with salt, pepper, and Parmesan were the best thing we had.
It was cool in more than one way that we could sit inside in blessed AC or outside in the fresh air.
To bring it up a notch or two, order a Jameson straight up at the bar. The bartender took care of us. We ended up trying 3 or 4 different kinds, aged various long years, just for fun, on the house. Life is good!
My favorite part of Meehan's is really the back porch. Actually, I still call it the Blue Dolphin and the wife continues to correct me. Tough, it was the Blue Dolphin and it'll always be the Blue Dolphin. It's particularly nice on a cool day (or any day not in June-August). The service can be a little slow, but it's fine as long as the beer gets there. The burger and fries are really good and occasionally there's some decent live music. I've watched a couple Gator games here and it's always packed with other Gators. The actual restaurant portion is fine, too. The food is better than your average Irish pub, although a pint of Guinness is overpriced. I can't say I'd go out of my way to come here like I do some places, but it's pretty good.
Review Source:Ahh what a gem on a hot summer day of endless walking around! Â Super-friendly service, nice cold AC and ICE cold beers, not to mention EXCELLENT food! Â
Irish pubs aren't necessarily known for having the best grub, but Meehan's takes it to the next level for pubs in it's genre. Â For example, let's talk about the SALMON CROSTINI. Â What Irish pub has this? Â Perfectly smokes salmon on top a crunchy, toasty Italian-style bruschetta with cream cheese, capers and a vinaigrette dressing. Â We also started with the RUBEN ROLLS - Ruben sammich contents stuffed inside of fried eggroll? Â Just typing this up, my mouth is watering. Â Wow. Â We also had the BRITTINGHAM BURGER - Swiss, onions and mushrooms. Â Very very good burger. Â I ordered it medium, and it came out WELL AS HELL, but it was still delicious. Â
Not so hot: WISKEY BBQ WEXFORD WINGS. Â The wings were average at best. Â I wouldn't recommend them, just because there are better wings to be eaten out there.
I really enjoyed this.
Okay. Maybe, just maybe, I really enjoyed the fact they had Fox Barrel Blackberry Pear cider. I got to sit outside, drink what was the most amazing drink in the world, and have a nice view of the main street and ocean. There is nothing better, at all.
Service was good. We had no issues. Drinks came fast, food came decently fast (it was hot, that's all I care about) and our burgers were DELICIOUS. Very tasty. I got the bog burger and my husband got the Tommy Malone - both were great, but I highly suggest the bog burger - the onion relish and bbq are great together. Fries are very seasoned - mac and cheese is the way to go. We left full and very happy.
We came again to end a pub crawl ghost tour - the upstairs deck is also really great!
I came, I drank....I stayed.
After walking around downtown St. Augustine for an hour or so we decided to stop in here for a cold adult beverage. What a wise choice. The Back Yard as it is called was lively and as it turned out had a good afternoon atmosphere. The service was excellent and though we didn't eat, the food that was coming out of the kitchen looked great.
Will definitely make this a stop during our next trip.
Food was decent but the service was lacking.
We had to wait to be seated, even though there was no wait. The hostess was nowhere to be found. On the back end, I had to find someone, not my server, to settle my tab. We weren't given silverware and the ketchup was empty. I ended up swiping both from another empty table. How the hell to you run out of Yeungling when the brewery is three hours away? And the second recommendation, your signature brew, is also out? Unacceptable.
My husband and I came here for lunch on 3/26 after a wonderful trip to the fort. This place is within walking distance and right on the river. We told the man that greeted us that we wanted to sit outside if possible. We had only seen one available table when we walked past (the weather was perfect for eating outside), but to our surprise they had an upstairs balcony that the man suggested we sit. He was right about the view! It took us a little while to be greeted by our waitress, and overall she wasn't very friendly. She got the job done, but was lacking in the personality department. At one point she was even rude. I asked if they had a specialty drink menu and she kind of snorted as if I asked something stupid. By the way, they don't. I think she realized her attitude later and was at least professional after this. But overall, the food was hot and fresh, tasted good, and the place was a nice way to spend a meal.
Review Source:Big fan of their "Back Yard" but you can get the regular menu too if the front is packed. This is the finest staff you will find in St Augustine, the girls are just wonderful, very friendly, guide you on the local favorites, etc. Bangers and Mash more expensive than most Irish pubs by a few bucks, but they make their own pork and lamb sausage, everything VERY fresh, other food good as well, ate a couple of meals there, more than a couple of drinks out back. Tables have fire pit in the center of each table on the back deck, it was cool out so that felt great. Kate Lynn and Jessica were the best!!! We made new friends there and will be back.
Review Source:VERY Gluten-free friendly for the Celiac's! Â Wierd mix of Irish and Seafood that works well
Danny the Manager personally came over to walk-through the various options that were Gluten-free - our waitress was great - raw bar was fantastic and they feature Irish favorites too
Right across street from water with a fun Irish pub on the corner of the historic town of St. Augustine - great casual option
Get a pour of Jamieson to start your experience - a very generous pour!
My second visit to this restaurant, and the result was the same -- quick, friendly service and a delicious meal.
My first time here I tried a burger (I don't remember what it was called, but it had crab on it) that I thought was great. Â This last time I decided to try the french dip. Â Wow. Â High quality, tasty roast beef on what is probably a nearly perfect bun, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Â Excellent fries rounded it out.
Looking at much of the menu, including the things I've ordered, you expect pub food and pub quality food, but it's a lot more than that.
Even when it's busy, we've never found ourselves waiting to order or waiting for drink refills. Â Great experience overall, I'll be back a third time as soon as I'm back in town!
After driving all day from Virginia, we were looking for something close to the Hotel and stumbled into Meehan's. We were promptly greeted and seated by a friendly host. The menu was promising. Kids were very happy with the hand cut chips.
We got off to a rough start with a dozen itty bitty tiny oysters on the half shell. It got better from there. I had the Blackened Mahi Mahi. It was delicious, perfectly spiced. Killer hand cut chips. My wife had a lovely Seafood platter with Salmon, Shrimp, mussels, Clams...very nice. For dessert My wife ordered a mousse of some kind, i forget exactly what it was. i had a bit. it was very good. I had the key lime pie. From the first bite I knew I had ordered something special. I have been eating key lime pie since the early 70s, all over the US, Florida, and the Keys. This was the best ever. The crust was wonderful. We were informed by the host that Chef Tom Patterson was winner of the 2006 Key West key Lime Pie competition. I have no reason to doubt that.
We came back the next day for lunch. I had the Blackened Mahi Mahi again, this time on a sandwich. It was delightful. This time both my wife and I ordered Key Lime Pie. We would have come back for dinner but we had travels plans so it was not an option.
Did I mention they have a wonderful array of beer on draught? They do. My wife had a Smithwicks, an Irish Red Ale from Kilkenny that she quite enjoyed. For lunch the next day she had a Guiness, yes, on draught.
Apparently when the owner opened the pub, he had arranged for training of all bar staff by a representative of Guiness on the proper method of pouring a proper pint. Nicely done.
A very good gastro-pub, friendly service, good food, nothing fancy as far as decor which is fine with me and kid friendly. We will be going back on our next visit to Saint Augustine.
Kilkenny's on tap. Of course I loved the place.
They're working a bit too hard to create their "Irish" atmosphere, but it sort of works. Friendly people, overdone Irish atmosphere, comfortable place from the minute you walk in.
Way too big a menu for such a small uncrowded place - all things to all people, right out of the freezer. But as a place to drink and socialize, it's a winner.
I really love pubs & it's hard to mess them up. Unfortunately, my experience was not as good as all the other yelpers, because it was my bartenders first day on the job. I'm pretty certain because he kept commenting "I'm learning" & servers had to show him where everything was including the most requested beer ever, a Budweiser. He started out pretty friendly, sarcastic, but meant well I think. Me & my boyfriend were still all giddy about getting engaged 5 minutes before we walked in the joint, so he gave us a free round. I saw someone teaching him how to make him an Irish coffee & it looked so good that I asked for one too. I was under the impression that coffee was brewing or something, & perhaps that's why 10 minutes later, I still hadn't received my Irish coffee. But, our bartender walked by & said "oh hey, do you still want that irish coffee?" Umm, yes I do. I know bartending isn't normally a professional job but our bartenders friends had surrounded the bar & he had acted as if there were no real customers in the bar. The worst part, was when some employees from a restaurant next door came in after their shift & asked for the biggest beer (a 2 liter!) but the gadget that measures out the 2 liters wasn't working, paired with the fact that he wasn't pouring the drafts right, equalled a disaster that strait up irritated him & he asked the guys to order something else because he didn't wanna deal with it! As I would have done, they insisted they receive what they ordered. So the bartender replied with, "I'm gonna come into your restaurant & order 20 hamburgers" although the bartender was ok towards us, I was so turned off by his attitude.
I might consider this place again if it was the last Irish pub in st augustine.
Awesome place, I was in St. Augustine for business, too bad I discovered this gem on my last day. Â $2 dollar domestic drafts, awesome burgers, and some bad ass wings. Â Irish Screamers is an awesome wing flavor. Â Patrick and Reggie took care of us all night. Â I highly recommend this place. Â I wanted to try some authentic Irish cuisine but I opted for wings and a burger.
Review Source:I've been here twice so far and had excellent experiences both times. The first was lunch, dining solo as I often do. I ate on the small but nice outside patio with a gorgeous view of the bay. My spinach salad was amazing and HUGE. I got the handcut chips (fries) appetizer as well and had to take them home because I filled up on my salad. My waitress was great and very helpful with recommendations.
The second time I went was with a group of several other women. The manager, Patrick, let us basically have free reign of the pool room because it was a slow night and he tirelessly schlepped up and down the stairs bringing us food and drinks. He was even good-humored enough to let us teasingly call him our bitch. I can't speak for anyone else but my burger (the Bog Burger) was absolutely delicious. Whether dining alone or socializing with friends, Meehan's makes me feel right at home. I've lived here for 2 months now and tried a lot of bars but I think I've found my favorite neighborhood watering hole.
Wow. How have I lived in St. Augustine for so long, and just now found out about the awesomeness that is Meehan's? Apparently, this place has only been open for a few months, but word must be spreading, as this place seems to be getting pretty popular. For some reason, I'm the first to review it.
Went with my girl on a Saturday night. The place was very full, but not overly packed. We were seated immediately, and chose to stay inside in the A/C, rather than the outside seating, which looks out over Matanzas Bay. There are also plenty of seats available at the bar, and also a lounge area upstairs with billiards and more if you're looking to stop in for drinks.
Service could've been the best I've ever had. Seriously. The same waitress that seated us took care of us all night. Drinks NEVER got empty before she offered up refills. Empty plates were taken away quickly. Orders were correct and arrived quickly. Amazing.
The food itself- wow. Now, this is advertised as an Irish Pub and Seafood House, and while there are a few good seafood choices on the menu, they're few and far between. I was somewhat surprised to see the menu didn't offer many choices, but I did see about 15 things I wanted to try. Went with the Irish Chips for an appetizer (hand cut french fries with garlic and parmesan cheese. Great. For the main course, figured since I was in an Irish Pub, I'd try the Shepherd's Pie- spectacular. Maybe not the best choice for a hot Florida night, but certainly would be perfect on a chilly winter night. Filling, hearty, and delicious. Girlfriend had a cheese stuffed chicken, which was baked and served with mac 'n cheese. The size of the entree was RIDICULOUS. It was HUGE, and it was DELICIOUS.
Since this place also prides itself on being an Irish Pub, the bar is well stocked with MANY different beers, plus all your favorites- stop in for a Guinness or Irish Car Bomb! The best part- there was a gentleman singing Irish drinking songs acoustically- not overly loud, but just enough to get everyone in a great mood, drinking and clapping, and having a great time.
I think I have a new FAVORITE place to stop in downtown St. Augustine- and it's Meehan's. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a place that is HUGE, filled with people but not standing room only. Want to stop in for a drink? Hang at the bar or play billiards. Want to stop in for a nice dinner? Stop in and eat on the outside patio and enjoy some seafood. Want to stop in for dinner, drinks, and a great time? Grab a seat, a couple of pints, and have some fun. Stop in some night and enjoy this place- definitely worth it.
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