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    Honestly, I'm torn.  I love the food...great potato chips with some sort of dressing/dip.  The Little Miss Piggy is sooo good.  Please check that out and try when you go.  What I don't like is that they charge a cover to get in at night.  This is Orcutt...not LA, and your DJ's suck...what am I paying for...to wait FOREVER to get a drink and then stand around because you take all the seats out.  Great as a restaurant...horrible as a "night spot."

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    9:30 and a $5.00 charge? Wow this place is getting cheaper and creeper!

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    4.5 stars actually.  Burgers are the best.  They use thick bacon.  Good beer selection too.  Anchor Steam for $3 on this visit.  What else can I say.  Was my favorite beer 20 years ago.  Still satisfying.  Free homemade chips are tasty.  Definitely recommend this place.

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    I dont care for the food, but I love the drinks. Nice good place to sit back, BS with friends and have an Irish Breakfast.

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  • 0

    Food is fair, servers seriously lack training.
    When first arriving the hostess seated us in a booth with torn aged vinyl, then brought a glass of water, but it had ice and a straw in it.  The straw was immersed in the water, so very unsanitary.  I told her I did not want water with ice or a straw, so she returned with water with a straw, no ice.  It was obvious she did not listen to my request.
    The Bartender came and asked if I would like something to drink, so orcered a Guinnes on tap.  A server then came and again asked for the drink order, and had to tell her the order was already placed.
    A different server came to get the order, and I ordered a Bruben (this is a hot Reuben sandwich with a Hamburger patty, Corned beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and sauerkraut on a Burger Bun), and she asked how I wanted the burger so I said medium rare.  She repeated medium, and I had to correct her with medium rare, not medium.  The others at the table added their orders and she left.  
    Food arrived within 15 minutes, but a guy brought it out, not our server. Taking a bite I quickly noted the burger was well done, so it took another 10 minutes to get our servers attention.  When she came over I told her the meat was well done and she immediately blamed the cook saying she told him I wanted medium rare. She took the plate back, and in less than 10 minutes returned with a new Bruben.  It was cooked medium rare, but had absolutely no seasoning, and the bun was sogging wet with meat juices.  I was very disappointed but just ate half and took the other half home.  I knew I could add seasoning and replace the bun, so I did when I got home.
    When the server returned with the check she just picked up my glass, never asking if I wanted another Guinnes.
    This place needs the cook trained to prepare food according to how the guest wants it, the food needs proper seasoning, and the meat should be allowed resting time so as not to ruin the bun.  The servers need to be trained properly, not serving water with a straw in (unacceptable), listen to orders, not throw the cook or anyone else under the bus (we don't need to know whose fault it is, very unprofessional), and the servers should be the ones bringing out the meals. They also  need to check to see if the meal was prepared to satisfaction, not having to be flagged down.  I tip 20% but should have withheld my tip oin this case.
    I will probably return and give them another chance, hopefully they will read this and improve.  We'll see.

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  • 0

    We arrived and it was a quiet Saturday at Lunch.  We sat outside on a great patio there, and started with the homemade potato chips and ranch dressing.  Great start.

    We asked the waitress about what was the best, and she recommended a number of things.  But based on the previous review I got the burger (ground there, and tasted charcoal grilled), fries (home cut fresh) and side salad.  My wife got the chicken cobb salad, which wasnt great.  

    Great beer (even Gluten Free selections) and wine menu as well.

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  • 0

    This place has AMAZING fish tacos. I can't stop talking about them. They have a pineapple mango salsa on top. Absolutely delicious! I was also very impressed with the beer/wine selection. We are going back to try the breakfast shot and of course get more fish tacos! Yum!!

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    Seems like a really nice place. I only went here once. I got the brat sandwich which was good but my friends roasted chicken looked way better. The burger looked average but I heard no complaints from my friend. The mouse cake was very good but maybe overpriced. It was very big though.  This might be a fours star worthy place but I'll have to go a another time or more to really decided that.

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    Didn't order any food this time, but I am compelled to write a review based on our group's experience.  It was about 25 of us and I was impressed with the attention that we were given and even more impressed with the promptness of the food coming out.

    Based on this experience, I assert that this restaurant is well-equipped to handle larger groups and you can tell that they care about customer service.  Usually, waiters in other restaurants seem to neglect large groups because they are already banking on the obligatory 17% tip.  Not here!  

    Anthony took care of us and it is truly appreciated.

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  • 0

    Came here for drinks only on a Friday PM. The enterior of the restaurant is very nice.
    Everything is first class. The beer is good and cold as well. The problem I had was slow service from the bar staff. Had to wait 10 minutes for a beer when they were not very busy when I first arrived. Received a complimentary order of homemade chips which was a good touch. (The issue with this was that I was only offered it after a lady and the gentleman with her was offered drinks and chips as soon as they sat down at the bar. (Not when I initially ordered a drink).)

    This bar is high class for Santa Maria and Orcutt. Drinks are resonable but need happy hour on Friday's if not 7 days a week. Currently Happy Hour is Monday-Thursday. The restaurant is very noisey as well. Very bad acoustics. Between people talking and the music/TV, you can't hear yourself talk much less anyone else. Stinky's actually has better service but thats where the comparisons stop. Basically a nice restaurant and bar with slow bar service.

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    We loved the little town of Orcutt and Rooney's was definitaly a highlight!  Very cool Irish pub and a great beer selection.  We did not eat there, but the food did look good.  We had a small dog and they allowed us to sit out on the patio with her.  The beers were great and the staff we did meet were friendly.  We went 2 days in a row and look forward to coming back on our next visit.

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    I heard a rumor Ronneys had a new head chef. And I am pleased to say that the rumors are TRUE. Chef Wilson's in the House!!! Food was piping hot. Mason was a great server. The Guiness was well, Guiness. And despite what the bathroom walls say they even let this Brit in. Thanks for the great food. Cannot wait to see the new menu.

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    Went to try the Shepard pie for early dinner.  But power was out due to ballon hittin power line, they said power will be on in 5 min, which it did come on.  Ordered Black &Tan and food.  After 20 min server said they are having trouble getting power to fridge and other things, even though power was on.  Ii had to ask for chips.  I ordered another drink and another 20 min went by, I asked what the status was and server threw up her arms.  What kind of business doesn't know how to get power to kitchen?  I cancelled order, finished beer and left.

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  • 0

    I must be missing something.  I've been twice and both times thought the beer was horrible and the server/bartender was acting like he was doing us a favor serving us.  The food is pretty good but I don't think I'll ever go back.

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    The homemade chips and dipping sauce they give you at the table are seriously addicting.  

    My mom and I ordered the fish & chips to split as we weren't overly hungry and the portions are fairly large.  (and did I mention the chips...we may have over did it on those too)  

    Dinner arrives and the waffle fries are cold and the fish is barely warm.  It appears that they may have been short handed that evening because the bartender was also our waiter and I just think the bar got busy and our dinner sat too long.  Either way, you can't send out cold food.  We flag the waiter down and let him know.  He apologizes and has the kitchen remake the order.  When it comes out, the fish is piping hot but the fries are still not right.  Some are hot, some are not like a fresh batch was mixed with an old batch.  We didn't feel like making a fuss about it, and just tried to fish out the hot fries.  The fish when served hot is delicious.  I'll pass on the coleslaw, I just didn't care for it.  And the pickled vegetables are so vinegary that they make you pucker.  I'm not sure if that's traditional irish preparation or not, but it was not edible in my opinion.  

    The place itself has a really nice vibe and mix of patrons. I like this place alot.  Great bar, and entertainment. Would come back in hopes that they step up on the food quality & consistency.

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    I've been a fan of Rooney's since they first opened, but it wasn't until recently that I wanted to rave about the food as well.  I used to think it was a bit pricey for the quality, but lately, the food has been stellar.   Last Friday, I got the beer brined chicken with fried brussels - it was to die for.  Chicken is the most overcooked restaurant meat, in my opinion, but not this time!!!  The chicken was moist and flavorful.  The brussels were perfectly cooked, and I was just as happy finishing it all the next day!!  I was glad I had a little room for dessert - I got the homemade eggnog ice cream with gingerbread cookie - what a treat!!   Hat's off to the chef - just fantastic.

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  • 0

    We made reservations for 20. After 35minutes 5 of us got our food. Ten minutes later another 5. After another 10 minutes we chased down the server who was basically ignoring us and said to forget the rest. The food they brought out looked good though, and the atmosphere was great. Service? Something went horribly wrong and prices were a bit on the high side.

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  • 0

    My family and I ate here last night. My husband had a couple of beers that he said were awesome, to eat he had a burger called The One and Only. He said it was amazing one of the best he's ever had. I had the Santa Maria grilled cheese sandwich and oh my gosh it was outta this world.
    Definitely look forward to going back.

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  • 0

    Good service, I liked the variety of food on the menu.  First time I went i had the santa maria style grilled cheese.. Loved it!  Second time I had the fish tacos, so fresh, I liked the cucumbers in the taco and the guacamole salsa.  Didn't give it 5 because husband said his food was okay and thought it was a bit pricey.

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    Its so refreshing to have great service, beer and food.

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  • 0

    Visiting family in Orcutt for the first time, went to Rooney's for lunch.  Really odd experience...maybe it was the lunch menu, but where's all the Irish/English pub food?  No shepherds pie, no steak & mushroom pie, no bangers & mash, no curries.  Only fish & chips, burgers and sandwiches.  Got their 'piggy' burger (hamburger and chorizo w/ bacon) which wasn't on the menu, but something they're known for and had available, and it was great.  Beer menu was extensive and the service was great.  Asked for tasters of their house beers, got two of them brought to us by a very attentive waiter.  Will defiantly try them again when I'm in the area for dinner, hope to have something more traditional off the menu.

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    Went to have dinner and drinks with friends at this establishment for the first time. Everyone there was friendly, staff and other patrons, alike.

    I of course had to have a Guiness on Draft. There is nothing like it. I have bought it in bottles and it just isn't the same.

    The food I had was fantastic!  They brought homemade potato chips and a creamy dip (not sure what all was in it).  Then I had the Mushroom Mac Side Dish. It was GREAT! I could have made a meal from this side dish alone.  Interesting shaped corkscrew pasta (not rotini) with multiple cheeses, mushrooms and broccoli spears. It was some of the best macaroni and cheese I have ever eaten.

    I also ordered the Goat Cheese Salad. Woah! This was a huge portion of salad.  Various mix of spring greens, creamy goat cheese, dates, apple slices and walnuts.  Primo!

    For dessert the table shared the Guiness Toasted Marshmallow Pretzel Brownie/Ice Cream thingy. Decadent!

    Service was great. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating and her associate staff cleared tables and checked on us for drinks often. I will definitely go back for more.

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  • 0

    Ok the place is very nice, and polished...in a corporate way...the menu is the same.  I find it a little odd that it would be so polished being its owned by a former cop.  But hey that's why they have restaurant consultants right?  A true Irish pub...no, a Bennigan's knock-off yes.  

    Pros: good beer selection, best in town, but then again that's not too hard to do.  It seemed like a fair price for a pint (5), but I guess my Hurricane Deck double IPA was "on rotation" and was charged 7...more than what I pay in SLO or SB ...but that's fine at least I didn't have to drive to SLO or SB to get it...great beer btw.  The chips and dip are really good, and free with dinner at least.

    Cons:  The food was WAY over priced....I paid 11 for a petite bangers and mash, it was one over cooked sausage that had been cook I don't know when, and tasted reheated in a bowl with mashed potatoes with gravy and rocket...I love bangers and mash this was a FAR cry from what it should have been and even if it was up to par, 11 was too much for what I got.

    This is a good place to go for a good selection of beer, the service was fine no complaints there but the food was sub par and over priced. And it really did feel like I was in a Chillis or Bennigans, no real atmosphere, all kinda corporate fake...and to be quite honest the location its in, not worth going out of my way for.

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    I have been to Rooney's several times and the service is always five stars.  

    The wait staff is quick and very friendly as are the hostesses and busers.  Everyone is very attentive.  We always have a full drink and a bag of chips on our table.  They all work together as a team and take care of their customers.  I don't see this too often.

    When the food is good it is really good.  Unfortunately I have had a few not so good meals and the consistency seems to vary.  

    For example, I have had the Beer Brined Chicken three times.  The first two times It was extremely moist and full of flavor (the vinaigrette is delightful and the Brussels sprouts are grilled to a sweet nutty perfection).  The last time I ordered it though it was dry and had very little of the wonderful vinaigrette.  I barely touched it.  My waitress noticed and without hesitation removed it from our bill.    

    The atmosphere is charming and cozy.  The restaurant and  bar area can get very busy and loud though.  We do try and go early to beat the noise and the wait.

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  • 0

    I LOVE this place!  Rooney's is, hands down, the best Irish pub I've been to in CA.  There is a traditional pub feel, with an upscale twist to it.  The service is very friendly and I haven't had a bad server yet.  They bring out these amazing fresh-made potato chips and dip, to hold you over for the 10 or so minutes it takes for your food to come out.  Good selection of beers available, with the house brews being my favorite...especially the Porter.  I've had several things there; the This Piggy "burger" (mix of pork sausages made into a burger) is GOOD, the pulled pork sandwhich is maybe a little better than that, and the Shepherd's Pie is amazing!  It's not the traditional pie you'd think of, but more of a deconstructed pie where everything is just on a plate.  The Guinness braised short ribs are probably the best I've had.

    All in all, it's a fun atmosphere (TV's around the bar like a pub should have, but upscale enough to be a restaurant) with good beer and great food.  You won't be disappointed!

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  • 0

    This pub has such a fun and exciting environment!! Although I am a little disappointed that no Irish music was played while I was there. The decorations are fun and go well with the irish theme. Their menu is quite original in our small town as well. Good luck finding other irish food in this area.

    If you aren't too keen about the crowds, go on a weekday, their service is quite nice at that particular time. I've been on a few occasions. Tried the bangers N mash before, as well as their burger,  that was pretty good, but the Shepard's Pie is by far what they are known for and what I would recommend.  It tastes wonderful and I was very pleased, so pleased actually that I doubt I will veer away to try something else.

    They also seem to do fine with a bigger party as well. We had no issues with the service, they were very friendly, funny, and came back often to see if we needed anything. Although it did take some time for them to set up a place for us to sit and eat.

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  • 0

    The Christian notion of the possibility of redemption is incomprehensible to the computer. -Vance Packard

    But not incomprehensible to the Yelp reviewer.

    My prior review for Rooney's was a tale of a less than excellent dining experience. I am not one to close a book, however, and my return today was excellent indeed.

    I had the Fish n Chips! Yes, they were on the extensive menu and yes they were flaky, crispy, warm goodness after I sprinkled on Malt Vinegar and their Tartar Sauce. Nope, haven't been to Ireland but a guy behind me was talking in a thick Irish accent and I believed I was in ole Eire, I really did.

    My dining companion had the 12 dollar burger, which he described as juicy and good. Our server was Jenna and she was an outstanding waitress and a paragon of beauty and grace.

    Can't wait to go back and try the Corned Beef and Shepherd's Pie. And definitely ask for Jenna, who gave me a to-go cup of Root Beer! Ah yes, what a difference.

    Now to address their lack of cell phone reception so that I may "Check In" via my Yelp app...ah well, another day....

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  • 0

    It's nice to see old town Orcutt transforming into an area that beckons tourists and locals. A lot of pride and money obviously went into creating this Old World Pub. It's an interior designer's dream job lush with wood paneling, hammered tin ceilings, antique lighting fixtures, and attention to finishing details. The menus, napkins, basket liners, and such all bear the Pub's logo which probably added a bit to the price of the meal. The dining area had lots of intimate little alcoves that make it possible to converse yet keep you in sight of the servers so you don't get overlooked.

    Our party of 5 went for a late lunch on a Thursday to avoid the lunch rush. The service was still on the slow side but very friendly. Amongst us we sampled the Chili, a Reuben, the 'One and Only' burger, Fish n' Chips, and a BLT. It was all very filling but nothing to write home about. My Reuben was not memorable which disappointed me since I was dining at an Irish pub. Had the food been more affordably priced I might have given it a better rating but the service and atmosphere were great.

    If you enjoy eating overpriced yet average food in beautiful surroundings then this place is for you!

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  • 0

    I'm going to make it a habit to stop on in to Rooney's next time I happen to be in the area. My friends brought me here for dinner the night I was in town and I was impressed by the food I ate.  The menu was right on the money and the kitchen has some rockin' recipes. I just wish I'd tried their mac n cheese....  

    My particular dish was extremely delicious and very filling.  We enjoyed the atmosphere and appreciated the quick water refill service and pleasant staff. The three of us started off with the Irish nachos with chili and as much as I loved my other food, I could have stopped there. 1) I was so full by the time my food came (with sharing between 3) and 2) they were so amazing, I was satisfied to the max.  A plate of those things is definitely enough to share for an entire meal.  

    I ordered the bacon wrapped meatloaf with mashed potatoes and veggies.  Everything on the plate was cooked wonderfully and the flavors were great.  Plus, how do you go wrong with bacon wrapped anything?!  After tasting each meal, I would have to say, I think I made the best choice out of the three of us.  I ate until beyond stuffed, enjoyed every bite and still had left overs.  My friends had the pulled pork sliders, (which I thought were enjoyable from the bite I tasted) and the "This Piggy."  Apparently the piggy sandwich was a little too salty for my friend's taste, but that was the only complaint I heard.

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  • 0

    I've been to Rooney's twice. First time was during their "soft" opening, then again a day before St. Patrick's Day.

    The first time in, the brewery was non-operational. Apparently some construction was needed and the parts had not arrived. Decent beer lineup, but really was hoping there would be some house brews.

    Food was okay. I had the fish and chips, my girlfriend had a sandwich of some sort. Not fantastic, but okay if a little overpriced. Figured I'd write off the experience to the newness of the place.

    Fast forward to the day before St. Patties ... Had already eaten, so arrived to taste some beer. There was no indication of any house brews available anywhere, and after having a Stone Brew and a Dogfish Head 90 Minute, I asked the waitress what the status on the brewery was ... she said they were serving! I ordered a pint of amber and my girlfriend got a stout. Amber was good, but the stout was oddly hyper-smokey tasting. Not off-putting, just strangely prominent.

    As the evening coursed on, we had a couple more beers (hazy now), and got a couple appetizers to help soak up the brew. A sausage plate of some sort, and ... something else. Was tasty though, and what went from a "we'll try it again someday" place into a "when are we going again?" choice was a nice change.

    But they really need to make some table-side tee-pees announcing the house brews. Maybe they normally have them, but were replaced with the St. Patrick's Day promos. I dunno. They opened at 6am, with a breakfast and a band for the big day.

    Nice place. Closed Tuesdays.

    **Edit June '11**

    Whoa! Just looked at the website menu and prices seems to have jumped at least 15%! While I know the nice decor doesn't come free, seems like a bad idea to crank up prices in this economy.

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  • 0

    This is a tough one. As a local, I so very much want to have this place become a long-term, successful establishment, and I hope they do. On the other hand, after 3 tries, not a place that makes my "Hey, let's go here!!" list.

    PROS: They make a pretty good black and tan

    CONS: I've only eaten here twice: burger and club sammie. Burger was unremarkable and the club was marginal (bread over toasted; bacon cold; poorly constructed, as most of the sammie fell apart upon release of the ubiquitous toothpick); service is average at best; staff are friendly, but the service is intermittent--the 3 times I have been here, I always get the feeling I got the "new wait person", then I realize they are just not too well trained . . .

    I really want to like Rooney's, but I just don't see it happening. It comes across as a place that can't decide if it wants to be a "pub" or a "restaurant". Can it be both? Sure, but they have a lot of work to do on the quality of their food and service.

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    OK, some co-workers and I were in Santa Maria for business.  A colleague said we needed to try this place for dinner and drinks..  The brew choice was expansive.  They make quite a few on-site at the attached micro-brewery.   Don't even bother with the big label stuff, their micro brews rule!

    The food was great.  California cuisine  takes on the pub classics.

    If you want good beer and a casual dinner, this is your place!

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    Wifey and I stopped in for the first time while in town visiting family. Curious, we stepped in just to look around. After noticing the in-house brewery, we took post at the bar and ordered a flight of their beers. [I'll save the beer reviews for Beer Advocate, but generally, they were good.] We also had some of their house potato chips, which were awesome. The bartender was somewhat knowledgable about the beer he was serving us, though knew little about their brewing operation, for which I can't fault him for.

    We didn't order food, or even look at a menu, but we were impressed enough to want to come back. Let's hope they have something to eat for vegetarians, but knowing Santa Maria, we'd be surprised if they did.

    I will update this review after another visit.

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    Ok.  Iam thoroughly hooked! Awesome atmosphere, friendly attentive staff and food that melts in your mouth.  I have been looking up and down the county looking for thiscombination and it was hiding in old orcutt. Quality and the quantity for the price is perfect. It was worth it! I had the upside down shepherds pie that was so tender the meat melt fell apart on my fork. No need for added seasoning. It's perfect! Our server, Alissa , was awesome. She seated us with a smile and quickly had our drinks.
    And Brian was helpful answering our questions   Great job rooney's!

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    Spacious and clean pub with plenty of seating. The bathroom does need some attention but its still alright. Maybe add another stall.

    Good crowd except some people can be quite loud. Obnoxiously loud!

    Drinks are decently priced and pretty delicious. I like it here and would like to come back.

    Some cute guys.

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  • 0

    Needless to say, it's great to have an alternative to Elmer's for a drink.

    Ambiance/decor was a bit too pristine for my pub-liking, but again, given the alternative...

    Staff was great.

    Had a hearty sodium-rich breakfast on their brunch menu for a reasonable price.

    Decent bloody marys.  I love that they have a build-your-own bloody mary bar, but they have some work for improvement if they're going to offer this.  First off, I have no idea why a regular bloody mary comes out to $6.375 while a DIY is over nine and half bucks.  Seems ass-backwards to me.  Price aside, other than black pepper, there were no dry seasonings.  That's right - no celery salt, no dill, cayenne, etc...  They had hot sauces, a few pickled items, some carrot sticks, celery stalks, and salami - but they were missing some core ingredients.

    We arrived at 11ish on a Saturday and it was quiet and relaxed.  By noon the place was filled with the upper middle-class middle-aged folks on their way to or from Rancho I'm guessing.

    There was a lot of bulid-up for this place, and I'd say they met the bar.  I'll go back, but not at night...not until the novelty of something new in town wears off.

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    Rooney's Irish pub in Old Town Orcutt, California is a true vision of what an Irish Pub should be. The restaurant has been open for only 4 months and the building is a new construction, but inside is a warmth and comfort that is timeless. The décor is exactly what you would find in the traditional Irish Pub, colors and murals depicting the emerald Isles, pastoral sceneries, quality woodwork and an attentive, friendly staff. The customer is greeted with a smile and a genuine rustic flare. The pub, well known in town already, is also experiencing a notoriety that brings people from several miles away in both the north and south counties.

    The concept for the menu was to create great combinations at affordable prices, but not sacrifice quality for cost efficiency. At Rooney's, you get an excellent fine dining experience without having to break your budget. In a few months, Rooney's Irish pub will have the first batch of their own beer, created in the Beer Brewery located on the premises. The Pub will be working towards brewing several varieties and will be looking to bottle and sell their fine beers throughout California.

    I had the privilege to try several items on the menu, and they were all wonderful. What stands out most is their take on the traditional "Shepard's Pie", staple of any Irish Pub of merit. I spoke with the chef, Anthony Endy, a master chef whom has many years of creative experience, describe it as "deconstructed" - "I enhanced all the elements and provide the customer an opportunity to enjoy the dish both visually and in extraordinary taste".

    The Shepard's pie was "inside out", not a deep dish with ground meat and vegetables hidden under potato, but an open plate. The dish was cooked to perfection, lovingly assembled with finely "ribbon" shaved carrots, peas and roasted onion surrounding a tremendous piece of Angus Short Rib. Brazed to perfection, the meat was cooked to a point where there was no need for cutting; it simply melted away under the knife. The potatoes were mashed and seasoned to perfection, serving as a base to the meat. This interpretation of a "classic" Irish staple meal is both "home-style" and refined, giving the patron the best of both.

    I would strongly encourage you to stop in at Rooney's Irish Pub, whether for a meal with family or a pint with a pal, it would do your heart and soul good. At Rooney's Irish Pub, there is a phrase "There are no strangers at Rooney's, only friends you have never met", well go make some new friends at Rooney's; you'll be smiling, with newfound "Irish Eyes".

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  • 0

    Pretty girls with cute socks
    the meatloaf special was pretty good
    good selection of beers.
    My favorite part was learning Irish trivia on the place mats.

    A bit like Irish Disney World, but it's still worth the trip.

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    It seems that no expense was spared when it comes to the details at this new place--hopefully they keep it up.  I really liked this place. I'm not from around here but I came with locals and the place had a nice, friendly vibe.

    The decor, the menus, everything were really pretty and nice~

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    I can't how this place received such good reviews unless the people of Orcutt and Santa Maria are used to such lousy service.

    The bar itself is quite impressive for such a podunk town, and I understand the bar is quite new, however such basic things like customer service and courteousness can go a long way. The staff loves to chit-chat amongst themselves and with the customers. It took so long to get a couple of beers on a sunday night that it was laughable.

    Also, this bar has to charge big city prices to pay for the high ticket decor. The food prices are out of this world. You would be hard pressed to find bangers and mash at these prices anywhere, even in Ireland.

    A few bits of advice to the owners:

    Fire your entire staff, and hire some experienced help, you'll make more money.

    How about a decent Web site with a menu and prices, or are you afraid of scaring away potential customers. I couldnt even send them an email to complain about the service.

    How about free wifi.....Geez welcome to the modern era . If you are going to play sports on your televisions, I would like to check out other scores, or even maybe read my email

    I come to this area a few times a year from L.A. and I hope management reads this review. Ill give you another chance in the near future, but in my experience the owners and staff get so set in their ways that eventually we all know what happens.

    EDIT--I went back on Aug 11. I though maybe my review was a little Harsh.  Came in at 9:20 PM on a wednesday night asked for a menu and low and behold. No food service after 9:00 pm--are you kidding me? It seems the Manager of the place JAKE is more interested in having his own private cocktail service with his friends, than taking care of paying customers. I give this place less than a year before it becomes a Taqueria. I really wanted to like this place too.

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