Peggy O'Neills

I've had the fortune to eat here multiple times now.  Let me start by saying the food is OUTSTANDING!  To expand some, the taste and quality of the food is on the level of a restaurant significantly nicer than the initial bar/restaurant appearance may suggest.  It's a very rewarding surprise and an amazing culinary bang for your buck.  

Drinks are fresh and cold, run through often cleaned lines to retain a delicious taste every time.

The facility itself is homey and the wait staff has been very attentive for each of my many visits now; it's easy to make yourself feel like part of the family from the first visit after just settling at the bar.  

I've had the opportunity to meet and get to know the management as well, and am happy to highlight that the impression I received was one of ownership where they care about their patrons first.  I've learned that the one owner has many culinary accolades preceding him, and the restaurants GM has an extensive background in cuisine and beverages, which certainly explains the high level quality of the menu...heck, they even suggested drinks, (beers and wines), to match my food.

The nightlife is a celebrated one too, with live bands and a festive local crowd.  The place is very entertaining to come socialize as well as dine.  Sometimes it's fun enough to pop in for a drink to enjoy the comradeship if not to eat, (which, with the delicious smells from others dining, I usually do anyhow).  

All in all, this is an AMAZING restaurant by the water, and if you're in Palm Harbor, or even in Tampa and don't mind a little drive across the bridge, it's a must-do opportunity to dine here and enjoy.  Add this one to the bucket list and check it off soon!!!

While driving through down town Palm Harbor, the Husbeast and I decided to go out to dinner at Peggy O'Neills.  Now I'd read some pretty negative press about it on 4square, about how the service was lacking, but our experience wasn't bad at all.

Our Waitress, Alex was very quick, and when asked what was good, since it was our first visit, she was quick to point out the fish and chips, the meat loaf and the mac and cheese.  Taking a cue from the suggestions we decided to order the fish and chips and the meatloaf, both were fresh and tasty, the meatloaf came with a gravy (I got mine on the side) that was made with Guiness and was absolutely decadent.  My husbeast found himself dipping his fries into it as a treat.

We actually started the meal with fried pickle spears - YUM! and ended it with something that looked like a mushroom, but really was a chocolate cupcake with espresso ice cream in the center. it was truly a meal-ender. Even with the two of us, it was far too much to eat.

The service, while not exactly first class, was good. It could have been quicker, but it was a busy Friday night at a hopping bar. The live music though, was worth mentioning.

Jenna (the cute blonde behind the bar) suggested the fish tacos. They were amazing!!!! Who knew an Irish place could make such great tacos! Great beer selection.