My fiance and future in-laws went to Paddy's Pub on a Friday evening. Even though I had read the Yelp reviews, I still thought it was going to be a semi dive-y place just from the name. Boy was I mistaken. We walked into a crowded front bar area and after asking a staff member how we get a table, they pointed us to the manager. When we were told it would be about a 20 minute wait we said no problem, we'll grab a beer from the bar. They had a nice draft selection, and it was pretty easy to get the bartenders attention. We were standing around chatting and 10 minutes after putting our name down we were getting seated.
We were there at a normal dinner hour , but noticed the clientele was a little older. It was actually a nice atmosphere because it wasn't too loud and seemed like it was a place to enjoy a meal/dinner and good conversation with your tablemates. The menu was exhaustive and it felt like the pub was stuck between an Irish and Italian identify with traditional entrees of Shepard's pie and Chicken Parm. The waitress gave a few recommendations but they were all over the place so a couple of us go a risotto special, I got the fish and chips, and maybe someone got the Shepard's pie. When the food was delivered we were shocked by the portions - they were huge!! 3 of the 4 of us had leftovers. The risotto was really good - creamy and flavorful - though it lost some of that flavor as a leftover. The fish and chips were perfect - big pieces of lightly breaded fish - and tasty french fries. We left with full bellies and happy. And the prices seemed pretty good. Definitely a place we'll take the 'rents to for dinner, or maybe have a bite to eat in the front bar area ourselves.
I'm a big fan of this place. Â I've been here three times, and every experience has been really great. Â The service was prompt and friendly, the drinks were tasty and reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was perfect - just a great, local pub. Â The best part about Paddy's is the food. Â I've had a burger and a pasta dish from their menu, and both were delicious. Â This is my go-to spot in Newton to take people. Â :)
Review Source:Worth a stop by. Â Friendly, busy and good food. You have to find the host but he's friendly and helpful. We decided to sit at the bar when seats became available and we had a great time. Â Food was fresh and very tasty. The only negative is that my side was cold. My friend had the Irish Countryside Shepherd's Pie and said it was very good. Nice cold weather meal. Â Great beer selection and it seemed to be quite the local gathering place to grab a good meal and good conversation.
Review Source:One of the great things about living in the Newton area is the wonderful selection of pubs. Paddy's is most definitely on the list of go to places. Â There are many good things and a few things that need a bit of TLC.
1. Atmosphere is perfect. Do not fool with it.
2. The menu is wonderful but watch the ordering since portions are generous. The onion rings are home made and killer. Â Pizzas are great with a perfect crust and generous toppings. Â
3. These folks do a top flight job keeping the orders coming. The troops in the kitchen must be working at light speed.
Some things need a touch of attention: They pour a weak scotch which given the price is a draw back. While most of the staff are great the bartenders are much less on the ball. Â If you walk in and it seems packed do not leave. They will get you seated PDQ.
I have been here what seems like a thousand times but I have finally decided to write a review. When shy away from my go to dish is it never as good as the before. There is a good selection on the menu to choose from so there is something for everyone. The rolls they bring out are always crispy warm and delicious. The service is always quick and friendly and the food comes out quick. The ambiance is warm and cozy and always a lively place. I will continue to come back to this neighborhood place!
Review Source:Solid pub, though the menu items can be hit or miss.
Cozy, warm atmosphere, especially on a rainy night. Â Nice beer selection. Â The appetizer salad was just okay, wouldn't order it again. Â The food came really quickly (like within ten minutes), and it would have been nice to take a bit longer so we could enjoy the meal a bit more. Â The French onion soup was delicious, however, the Shepard's pie was really lackluckster, especially for an Irish pub. Â Probably best to stick with more standard pub fare (ie, fried foods and burgers). Â
Not bad though for a rainy Friday night, though.
This place is a classic pub, and I'd kill to have it in my neighborhood. The exterior and interior have spot-on English pub finishes, with that nice dark, warm looking interior. The menu is expansive, with many many options I wanted to try. Friendly service, great selection of beers. just a perfect place for really tasty american/pub fare!
Review Source:A great neighborhood pub. Â Fine selection of beers. Â Friendly staff. Â The food is varied and very good. Â One can stick with the standard pub fair of burgers, fries or rings - or branch out to Thai Chicken Salad, pizza, or risotto. Â This will be a place you will want to return again and again.
Review Source:This place has an awesome cozy/homey feel. It was the perfect place for dinner on a dreary weeknight. The bar was decently busy and the dining room well, let's face it I think my friend (shout out to Laura T.) and I were the only ones in there that were under 45. We went to dinner around six maybe that was just the earlier crowd.
Our waitress was quite friendly, she let us takes our time with the menus, and helped us narrow down a few things. The nachos were great! They layer the cheese in between each chip layer so when you get to the center of the nacho place you still have a great selection of cheesy nachos to choose from. Why all restaurants don't do this is beyond me. Also got the Caesar Salad pizza; I liked it, my friend was not such a big fan. They did go a little heavy on the dressing, if I got it again I would just request for them to go light on the dressing.
Came here with two friends last night for a few rounds of Guinness and some food. Â Lets start with the drinks. Â The Guinness was fantastic, well poured, served in the proper glass, and tasted right (my fellow Guinness drinkers know how important this is). Â
For food, we got the plain no-meat nachos, and they were sizzling and fantastic, I don't know what kind of cheese they used, but it was fantastic!
I got the fish and chips for an entree, and they were just fantastic! Â The fish was well breaded, but not too thick, you could tell it was fresh. Â The fries (chips) were thick, but well cooked and not too hard.
Nice atmosphere and friendly/fun staff, I would highly recommend this place for good drinks, good food and a good time. Â Will definitely frequent here often!
Cozy pub with friendly service! The nachos were DIVINE, super cheesy and crispy, with huge, generous sides of sour cream and salsa. We also got the chicken Caesar pizza, the dough was very tasty but I wasn't the biggest fan of the Caesar dressing. My friend liked it though so maybe it was just me! Also the bill came to less than 25 bucks... Love it!! Will definitely come back next time I'm in the area
Review Source:Please don't let my 3 star review deceive you. My visit to Paddy's Pub in West Newton, MA was a wonderful experience. The inside seemed clean and comfortable and the service was attentive and helpful.
The food at Paddy's Pub is traditional Irish Pub food... and luckily for me.. that is exactly what I was looking for. Burgers, Onion Rings, Shepard's Pie, Chicken Pot Pie... Paddy's is an Irish Pub true and true... and the experience we had was all the better for it.
The burgers were above average with a heavy emphasis on above. Served up extremely juicy and cooked to a perfect mid-well perfection. My cohort however ordered her burger well done and she got hers... a perfect mid-well perfection. Which.. didn't seem to bother her all that much. It was nothing to complain about because she isn't one of those people that is completely turned off by the pink center.. but, if you order a burger a certain way (especially well done) it should come a certain way.
Onion Rings were standard fair and their pizza offers a wonderful crispy crust and loads of toppings. Their menu has lots of wonderful beers on tap and again I can't praise the comfort level of their dining room enough.
Though I have only been to Paddy's Place once I walked away with the feeling that... if I went to Paddy's Place I would know exactly what I was getting every time. There is something admirable about consistency and I feel that Paddy's Place is one of those places that you can go to and get a very good meal to accompany your draft of choice.
A very good experience and worth checking out.
Paddy's is a great neighborhood spot with friendly service, great food and drinks. It's on the smaller side, so be prepared to wait for bar seating or table service during rush times.
We sat at the bar once seats opened up and stayed for a few hours hanging out, eating and drinking. The waitstaff are polite, make you laugh and are very consistent with service.
I had the beer corn beef sandwich (forget the name) and it was to die for! Had melted swiss and horseradish sauce - yum yum yuum. Friend had the dennisport salad, which was amazing as well.
I loved Paddy's for years. I used to live around the corner. I took my friends, my family, and my coworkers there, everybody always had an excellent experience. The owner knew me by name, and I felt like some of the waitresses were actually friends.
I went again not too long ago. It had been about 6 months between visits, and I was super pumped to have their delicious reuben. Not only was my sandwich soggy and cold, the bartender left it on the check even AFTER we had a pleasant conversation about what a crappy reuben it was. I was aghast, and contacted them through the website. I've still received no response.
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After posting this Yelp review, I was contacted by Paddy's manager, who informed me that, because of my input, they had tested and corrected their reuben issue! I'm happy that they've solved the problem, and even happier that they messaged me directly.
During my years spent as a regular, I was always given the utmost in service, and it's a comfort to know that their dedication to their customers remains unchanged.
Very rarely do I buy gift card to restaurants as presents. This holiday season I gave out a few Paddy's gift cards. I really enjoy the bar scene here, they have great chex mix out. A few small TVs that are perfect for watching the Pats. The bartenders are always attentive and very interactive, the people that frequent the bar are just as fun as watching the game.
I've had the grilled cheese, shepard's pie and various other items off the menu. But my all time favorite is the buffalo chicken pizza. I live about 20 minutes away and will drive over to get take out. Everything has been delicous, never disappointed.
It can be crowded but worth the wait/shuffle. Try a Magner's Pear Cider!
I have walked by this bar countless times on my way to Blue Ribbon BBQ and never even thought to look at a menu online or check out Yelp reviews. I finally realized my stupidity when I ate dinner at O'Hara's in Newton Highlands only to find out that Paddy's and O'Hara's are sister restaurants with identical regular AND gluten free menus.
Paddy's is slightly smaller than O'Hara's and just as crowded with young people and older folks alike. We arrived as a group of 11 right at 6pm on Saturday night and despite a long line of folks waiting we ended up being seated in less than 20 minutes. The host and server were great and there were no mistakes with any of the 11 orders. I had the special breaded pork chops which were delicious and the wife had the gluten free chicken parm which she is still raving about. Not one person disliked their food and the whole bill for 11 people plus drinks came to $175 which is ridiculously cheap.
Paddy's is highly recommended and they have a really good gluten free menu with plenty of options besides salads and burgers sans buns.
Solid lunch spot. Â
Everything we ate was down right delicious. Â Service was attentive, good atmosphere, great pub. Â The loaded nachos with buffalo chicken was amazing (great buffalo chicken btw).
Only a few nits keeping it from being a 5 star pub, burger was well done asked for med-rare, and food came out right after the app, so there was food everywhere.
I wouldn't hesitate to come back, in fact I'm sure I will.
I should take away a star from myself for not trying this place sooner. Great pub feel, awesome staff, great table by the window on a busy Friday night. We arrived around 7:30PM. The host was very nice, and we were seated in about 10 minutes. I love good pub grub, and this place is stellar. Chicken capri sandwich, a huge piece of salmon, Mark West Pinot Noir, with dirty martini chasers. So good! So cheap! I am taking the hubby back here next week end since he is the king of pub grub. I can not believe it took me 8 years to try this place.
Review Source:Great food, live music and staff! We came here for a friend's birthday, having always wanted to try this place and were not disappointed. When we arrived, the dining area was packed, but we were seated within 10 minutes of putting our name in with the host. He sort of stands at the end of the wall which divides the bar area and the dining area. The bar is very nice looking and comfortable. Not the sort where one in their 20s would go at night to have a good time, but where you could go to relax, have a nice drink and chat with a few friends for a couple of hours with no yelling required.
Me and the birthday girl got the Irish Shephard's Pie. Fantastic. I'm not the biggest fan of cut carrots, and there were a lot of them, but they didn't detract from the dish and didn't stop me from polishing off the plate. (don't judge me? i hadn't eaten all day?) The seating seems as though it would be a little cramped but was actually really comfortable. You didn't have the feeling like your conversation was going farther from your own table, bothering others, and it seemed likewise for other tables as well. One of the parties at our table ordered a medium burger because, as was his experience, such an order normally turns up medium well. This was not the case here. The burger came as ordered, to his surprise and approval. Another diner's plate of ravioli was also satisfactorily polished off. The non-fried version, that is.
This is my all time favorite restaurant in the Waltham/Newton area. Â I used to work at home...and I would go to this place 2-3 times a week! I also make sure to bring out of town visitors here whenever I can. Â Irish pubs are a dime a dozen in the Boston area. But there is just something about this place that makes it stand out above the rest! Â It is NOT a typical pub, and the food is OUTSTANDING!
Atmosphere: Upscale Irish Pub. The staff is friendly, but not too bothersome. The service is excellent. The bar and dining areas are very beautiful and cozy.
Food: Â Excellent pub good, The Killkenny steak tips are absolutely incredible. Â The Shepard's Pie, is the same. Â The burgers are GREAT. They have the wide fries (chip style) that I love. Â They even have good PIZZA!
Beer: Call me boring but I always get a harpoon IPA. Regardless of the time, busy or slow, lunch, or dinner, It is ALWAYS served perfectly in a chilled glass. It is my favorite place to get a pint in the greater Boston Area.
When a co-worker suggested we go here for lunch I was expecting your typical pub fare, but not so- Paddy's has a great selection of unique sandwiches and entrees at reasonable prices. Â I had the chicken pot pie, served in a sourdough bread bowl after our server said it was a house specialty- very good. Â Clean and cozy atmosphere.
The only thing that even slightly put me off was that when we walked in there was a group ahead of us waiting to be seated (with the majority of the dining room open) and 3 of the wait staff stood around until the hostess came out and sat the groups that were waiting. Â
All and all a good experience though, and we'll certainly be back!
Aside from the fact that the nacho's were about as close to perfection as nacho's can get, I won't be going back here. It was my first (and last) visit.
Until Saturday, I had never seen such a collective group of surly waitstaff in one place. The hostess was extremely rude and the wait staff literally stood there with their arms folded across their chests in protest, as people came into the place. Â
We had just run a 5K nearby and the people at "The Local" (formerly RJ Crowley's), who had sponsored the 5K, decided to kick everyone out at 4, so they could prepare for dinner. (I'm still unclear as to the logic of turning away a bunch of appetizer & alcohol business in favor your early bird diners?)
Anyway, "The Local's" loss is Paddy's gain, right? Wrong! Â You would think they'd be happy to have a fair amount of people stop in on what would otherwise be a dreadfully slow afternoon, but nope. It's not as though they were understaffed either. And not that it really matters but the 5K crowd wasn't a bunch of rowdy college kids either - it was mostly an over 30 crowd.
So, although the food was good (which is why I'm being generous with the 3-stars), I just could not get past how poorly the staff behaved. At one point, my friend just laughed out loud and said "Why are these people are so mean?" That about sums it up.
Fun place to go. If you're looking for a home bar and live nearby this would be a good candidate. Coming from Auburndale I have to laugh because "there's no way to get there from here". The road splits to the left or the right but not straight ahead onto Elm Street. Not a big problem, taking a right works. I have never had any poor quality moments at this establishment in food, drink or fun!
Review Source:Found out about Paddy's about 5 years ago and have been a huge fan ever since. For an Irish pub, they sure do a fantastic job with many types of food. Absolute fave dish is the Chicken Au Porto - chicken parm with a layer of eggplant, artichokes, tomato slices, and lots of cheese. (Not something I eat often for obvious health reasons...though I do opt for some steamed broccoli instead of pasta on the side.) They change their menu items seasonally, but if you ask for that one by name they will always make it for you.
They also do a fantastic chicken saute with vegetables and veggie raviolis (don't remember the exact name.) Basically, any type of saute I've ever had from this place has been flavorful and plentiful. And something about their rolls...yum. (Maybe it's just b/c I'm always starving...there tends to be a wait.)
Even love the pizza here. Chicken Koompa Chanella (called Chicken oompa loompa by me and my fiance) is awesome.
All of the main dishes are super reasonably priced and the service has always been fine. Definitely check out Paddy's if you're in the area!
Stumbled upon this place last night completely by accident. Â I was in Allston/Brighton running errands and my errand companion and I wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before heading home. Â We drove and we drove and we drove and could not find a single pub/restaurant with both parking and an available table. Â It was Friday at 7pm and there was a Sox game on.
Finally, we hit West Newton and found a place with ONE parking spot available. Â It looked very cozy from the outside. Â The inside was pretty much the same. Â Even during the Sox game the bar side was not too busy. Â The restaurant side was more or less packed, but they found a 2 person table in the middle of the room for us. Â The room was VERY cozy and resembled something of a house's dining room than a restaurant. Â I liked this.
The service was great. Â The server did a great job helping us figure out what to order. Â The beer was fresh and cold, and the turkey club was made perfectly. Â
I only have two complaints:
1.) The chicken wings: Â I ordered Buffalo Wings and they would have been great save for one thing - the chicken had gone bad. Â It was just a day or two past the point at which it should have bee served. Â I ate two or three wings before deciding that they were all bad. Â Being in the middle of a very intimate room, and being a very timid person in that situation, I didn't say anything to the server, but I should have sent the wings back. Â There is no excuse to serve bad chicken. Â
2.) They were in a BIG hurry to get us out of there when we were done with our meal. Â It seemed like the dinner rush had passed, but that did not seem to matter.
Their blue cheese dressing (for the wings) was homemade and very interesting. Â Also, their homemade coleslaw was perfect.
All in all it was a good visit, and I loved finding this out of the way spot for a quick Friday evening dinner. Â Their prices were very good, even for the booze. Â We will return, but I'm wary of ordering the wings again, as that left a bad taste in my mouth.
A friend and I stumbled upon this place while completely starving. Â Growing up in Boston, I'm a sucker for an Irish pub. Â Living here, it's like coming home. Â So when I say I really dig the atmosphere at Paddy's, just know it's coming from someone steeped in Irish yumminess.
My companion wasn't a huge fan of his buffalo wings ("they're stale and old!"), but my chicken ceasar salad pizza was rockin.' Â My lemon martini was great (I love it when the bartender leaves the sugar out). Â Our server was perfectly nice.
My only gripe was that they pulled the "get out now" trick when it wasn't warranted. Â Once the bill was paid, my buddy ran to the restroom for a sec, before we left. Â We didn't plan on lingering, as it was crowded, and I'm sure the table was needed.
While my friend was gone, a random server came and grabbed all the silverware, placemats and glasses that were left after our server had bussed the empty plates away. Â While that is efficient and nice, it felt weird. Â I spent a good five years in high school and college as a server, and that was what we did to tell customers to leave when we needed the table. Â It was the same in all of the four restaurants in which I worked. Â It conveys the message, "ok, time for you to go." Â It's done on purpose.
Had we lingered at the table during the dinner rush, the above would have been understandable. Â Servers need turnover. Â However, we only hung out long enough so one of us could pee. Â There was no need to passive-aggressively tell us to leave!
Perhaps I'm more sensitive to it as an ex-server, but I think it really did communicate a "Get Out" vibe, which didn't go with the general restaurant vibe. Â
No need to go overboard with it, folks!
UPDATE: 4 star rating stays! Â We went back for dinner and it was just as delicious! Â Chicken pot pie - yummy as was the buffalo wings!
I have been driving by this place for months and months now, saying I wanted to go try it out!
We finally did yesterday and boy were we happy!
I've got two toddlers and was happy to see other kids when we walked in. Â The atmosphere was comfortable and warm and the food was fast and delicious!
I had the French dip with onion rings (which were really great, thinly sliced onions with a great batter!) and it was really tasty. Â Kids had the typical chicken strips/fries. Â Husband had a special sandwich that he said was reallly good.
We will definitely be back at dinner time to try the pizza/calzones and drink some beer! Â I'm dying to try the fish & chips and others on the menu.
Waddaya know? Â This Irish pub also has good pasta, calzones, and pizza! Â (And this is coming from an Italian food snob!) Â It's a great little neighborhood pub -- my favorite pub in West Newton...maybe even my favorite pub in Newton. Â Only bummer is that it's closed on Sundays during the summer. Â I also wish they'd do a Sunday brunch...I bet it would be great, and there's no place in West Newton to sit down and have a nice brunch.
Review Source:We go here at least twice a month, so I'm adding a 5th star. Always good food, in enough variety to satisfy all of us. Friendly staff.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: Paddy's is actually in Newton, not Watertown (as noted in another review). We rotate the chance to pick where we go out for Sunday night dinner. Several members of our family will always pick Paddy's because it has good food for kids (pizza off the bar menu) and lots of choices for parents (so everybody is happy about our restaurant choice). There is often a wait when we turn up at 6 pm on Sunday, but the staff are friendlly and the atmosphere inside is warm.
Paddy's is an Irish pub in Watertown (owned by the same people running O'Hara's in Newton Highlands), located right around the corner from Blue Ribbon. It's got a nice, quiet atmosphere with dark wood, decent prices, and a kitchen that stays open late (til 11:00 Thurs-Sat). I wandered in here late one night and was pretty happy with the place, especially the staff (our waitress was both Irish and witty). I don't know that I'd go too far out of my way to come back here, but it's not a bad place to grab a beer and a quiet meal.
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