O’Keefe’s Family Tavern & Grill
1219 S Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756
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Address :
1219 S Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL, 33756 - Phone (727) 442-9034
- Website https://www.okeefestavernonline.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Lauren C.
O'Keefe's is one of the most well known Irish pub/restaurants in Clearwater. I've been here a few times for their yearly St. Paddy's day blowout extravaganza, which is another whole review in itself. Think people huddling under tents, dancing, green beer and all the classic food items you might expect to find here. Everything I've had here was solid. The french onion soup is well done. The reuben is a classic. I've heard good things about the burgers. Both indoor and outdoor patio seating available, although I usually prefer to sit outside here. Throw in a pitcher of beer and you've got yourself a nice night at a longtime neighborhood restaurant.
(3)Ken S.
We have been long time customers of O'Keefe's and have had many fine meals there. Today I ordered the turkey Reuben. It was poorly constructed, bland, and lacking in sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing. Their usually good coleslaw was also bland. It needed salt badly. I complained and the issue was handled very well by the staff! My meal was comped. Good job! A sign of a quality restaurant is how you handle service break downs and they did awesome. That is why I am giving them 4 stars. PS-My Wife's meal (patty melt) was delicious!
(4)Tracey R.
Four stars because everything is so reasonably priced. The drafts and wine were two for one and only cost $6.95. The Irish puff appetizer and firecracker shrimp were amazing. I tried some Buffalo shrimp there but did not care for it. The entrees include to side items and the house salad was very large for a side salad. The staff was friendly. The parking was easy to get in and out of.
(4)Beth D.
My husband and I stopped here for dinner on a Saturday evening (around 5:30-6 pm). We decided to sit outside because the weather was nice and it looked a little bit more pleasant. They are dog-friendly on the patio, which I love dogs, but it's a little bit gross to see the dogs sitting on the chair cushions. Obviously the customers should have a little bit of common sense and keep their dogs on the floor. We started with the mozzarella stick appetizer. I'm not picky about cheese sticks, but these weren't worth $6.50. For that much money I thought they'd be the big thick ones, but they were more like the kind you can buy in the freezer section at the grocery store. No big deal though, but really only worth about $4. I ordered the French Burger. It came exactly as described on the menu - with only cheddar cheese and bacon. I usually prefer my food on the blander side, but the meat wasn't seasoned at all. My husband ordered the Jack Daniels sirloin, and his was cooked and seasoned perfectly. He really liked it. The fries here are delicious! I ate every single last one, and even thought about picking at some of my husbands :) The server was very friendly, but we waited a very long time to both get the check and get our receipt. I think she had a lot of tables because we could see her running around. We'll definitely go back if we're ever in the area again. I want to try the Irish Cordon Bleu next time.. Chicken stuffed with corned beef! Sounds good to me.
(4)Jerry G.
O'Keefe's has been a mainstay in Clearwater since 1961. It's a Pub but so much more. We arrived about 7:00pm on a very busy Saturday night. Our party of four were seated right away. The outside patio had been reserved for a wedding reception, so the inside was pretty full. My Bride ordered French Onion soup and Fish and Chips that she said were wonderful. My sidekick ordered a full rack of Ribs and a Caesar Salad, he said it was good, not Smokey Bones good, but good. His GF ordered Crab Stuffed Mahi Mahi and a Caesar Salad. She was not over joyed with her meal, she ate most of it but said she did not care for the creamy moray sauce that accompanied the dish, noting that it was her taste and not that anything was wrong with the food. Both liked their Caesar Salads. I ordered Clam Chowder and Chicken Quesadillas. After a few minutes our server came out to tell me that they would not serve me the Clam Chowder due to it being "unacceptable" to serve. Well, to me I really appreciated the honesty of the staff to explain the problem. (More about that later) So I opted for the French Onion Soup which was great. My Chicken Quesadillas came in four wedges filled with Jack Cheese, Onions, Green Peppers, with a side of sour cream, lettuce and salsa. Very good indeed! Our favorite server is Debbie WFH, what does WFH mean? I'll let her explain that when you see her. She was booked solid this night. Debbie and our server that night share a common bond of being totally honest with their patrons. They are the kind of servers that give you honest answers in regards to questions and problems with the food they serve. That in of it self is a rare commodity in this day in age. There is something for everyone here at O'Keefe's as far as food goes. Burgers galore, Wings, Salads, Soups, Steaks, and Irish Classics. They even have Fried Green Tomatoes and Pickles! I always have a good meal here. Don't forget ask for Debbie WFH when you go, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Bojkis B.
Have been there twice during our vacation and can recommend the place. We had burgers and ribs. Both were very good. Friendly atmosphere and service. The fries are high above the average.
(4)Gregg E.
O'Keefe's is always good. They have some of the tastiest Burgers I've ever had. Tonight I had the California Burger with Avocado on it with Munster Cheese. Excellent. My wife had A nice Grilled Chicken Sandwich, they both came on a Kaiser Roll. I'm pretty sure they used to have a different and better kind of French Fries then what they have now. I don't Like the fries. We also shared a half order of Nachos. Our waitress was a sweetheart. Over all I think it's a very neat Tavern, if I was young and still in my drinking days this would be a place I would hang at.
(4)Clyde S.
Mushroom appetizer is awesome!! Shepherds pie is really good as well...couldn't even finish 1/3 of it, but taking it home fo sho!! Great food, great drink selections, great service and atmosphere!!! Try it out you will be happy!!
(5)Christopher B.
I just had an out of Irish experience at O'keefe's Family Tavern. This place is crazy good and the locals know it. Like I'm still in shock with how good this place was. So get this... My wife and I are new to North St. Pete. We lived near downtown and moved up to near the bridges. So we decided that it was time to explore and find out what is out there. We flipped a coin for our direction and started heading west. Ulmerton wasn't very interest so we kept going till we hit Indian Rocks. This got interesting but we decided to push on and eventually ended up in Clearwater. We passed the courthouse and saw O'keefe's. It was PACKED. So naturally we decided to see what the fuss was about. First Impressions: This place reminded us of a restaurant named "The Field" back in South Florida which is where we are originally from. That is a great start. As we went in at about 7:30 on a friday we were struck by how old the crowd was. At least half were retirees. This usually doesn't bode well because they tend to like bland food and I like to taste what I am eating. Thankfully I was wrong. The older crowd was leaving and a more balanced crowd was coming in. The place was a comfortable mix of Irish pub, dive bar, dark wood, and good cheer. It has some neat features like an outdoor bar and seating area under the old oak trees, TV's in the booths, and plenty of bar games. The hostess seated us at a table away from the singer which I was greatful for. I love irish drinking songs but while this guy could really get the crowd going, his music wasn't as crisp as I am used to. The menu is something else. It is huge. I get scared when I see a hige menu because most kitchens can't handle the diversity. This kitchen has no problems at all from what I saw. The food ranges from bar food, to traditional irish, to some fusion stuff, to German, to "warm brown and tasty" American classics. They even have something called a traditional 7 course irish dinner which is six domestic beers and a boiled potato. I would have ordered it if it was 6 Guinesses and a potato but alas it wasn't. But that brings me to the beer. For some reason the Harp that I ordered was a little flat. But the Guiness was perfect. They have 2-4-1 on the regular stuff all day every day which is great. On the recommendations of our server, we ordered the Irish puffs, mushrooms in a crock, a full rack of ribs, and shephard's pie. Now, so far the night had been nice but not perfect by a long shot. If the food had been average they would have gotten a 3* review from me. BUT OMG WAS THE FOOD GOOD!!! The low point of the meal was the "famous" Irish puffs which were good but everything else was so much better. In fairness, I am not a fan of corned beef or cream cheese and those are two of the major flavors. That said, it was still very good. It was just so outclassed by the muchrooms in a crock that I fell in love with the crock. They take mushrooms and marinate them in rum then cover them in a mornay sauce which is one of the French "mother sauces" then cover the whole thing in chedder and mozzarella cheese and bake it like a french onion soup. It was so rich and tasty that I scrapped the sides of the bowl for every drop. By this point I wasn't sure that I could finish and entree because the mushrooms were soooo rich. But after our food arrived there was no question. We both polished our plates. I am shocked that an Irish restaurant can make ribs like that. They were fall off the bone tender but not soupy or too dry. They were as good or better than what I got at Ribfest last weekend. And the shephard's pie was one of the best that I have every had. I figured out that it was the smashed potatoes that they used. I don't know what they seasoned it with but Bravo. It was so good that I didn't even notice that the green bean side that I had was canned nor did I miss it. So ok a few things here to fix to make it perfect but what they do well they do so well that I don't even care. Give it a shot cause you won't be disappointed.
(5)Danan C.
It's great. Wonderful food! I prefer the corned beef and cabbage or the sheppard's pie. Plenty of seating, plenty of parking, outside and inside bar. Outside seating has fans and misters. Really great place!
(5)Roger A.
Everything we ordered in the 4 days we ate here was good. The flatbread appy was terrific, the Rueben was the best I have had for a long time and the daily specials were very good. Throw in the 2/1 all day every day and it is hard to beat this place!!
(4)John L.
Pretty fun Irish bar out of the range of the scientologists. Mostly an older crowd though. In fact, they had karaoke last night and no s-it, I didn't see one person under 50 years old sing. One freakshow lady even did karaoke with a puppet. Yes, an old lady doing karaoke with a puppet. Scary. Beer selection is decent but they have too many dark beers, which make me puke. But it's a friendly little bar. I'll go back if I'm ever in the area.
(3)Stacy F.
OMG....disgusting. We have been locals and frequent diners/drinkers at Okeefes for years, but the last year we have noticed a decline in food and service. Then last week we went in and ordered and noticed something on the wall moving. Yes it was a roach. But it gets better....before our food came out (i was about the leave), these men walked in and said everyone must leave, we are with the health inspectors, shutting the doors. It was weird and surreal. We just got up and our waitress came over to hand me the bill, really??? Anyway, the parking lot was taped up but looks like back open. Never going back. Check out the health report on florida department business professional regulations web site. Myfloridalicense.com/ins…
(1)Rick B.
Here's a Clearwater landmark that have not been to in at least 10 years.Stopped in there on Wednesday and my wife and I had a fantastic time. The atmosphere is just how I remember it, warm and cozy. We had excellent service from our waitress who was on her 2nd day of working there. I ordered a cheese burger & fries from the expansive menu and the Mrs had corn beef and potatoes . Now this cheeseburger was HEAVEN !. Just as I ordered it ( medium rare ) with some pink in the middle and it melts in your mouth. So tender and tasty served on a grilled bun too. The burger was SO TENDER. Amazing ! The Mrs corn beef was nice and lean with hardly no fat or marbling at all. The potato was also cooked just right as well. O'Keefe's went about and beyond with excellent friendly service and two dinners that were fantastic. I'm glad we stopped in for a revisit. Do yourself a favor and hit this spot for lunch or dinner !
(5)Katy S.
I stumbled upon O'keefe's one evening when I had to take a trip out to Morton Plant Hospital to visit a friend. I was pretty hungry afterwards and was happy to see an Irish Pub up the road. The prices and service were great! We promptly got our beverages (2 for 1, hey hey) and the owner and waitress both shared what their favorite items are. I went for a salmon dish and my dining mates had a patty melt and bratwurst. Everyone enjoyed their food a lot. Solid food and fun atmosphere have me rating O'keefe's 4 stars. I bet this place gets pretty rowdy at night, and I'd like to come back for that experience.
(4)Holly P.
I'm not sure what happened to this place. My family and I have been regulars for decades and were never disappointed with our outings here. In the last year and a half or so, I'm not sure if new owners took over or if they had a management change but it has really gone down hill. The service has become mediocre at best and the food I once craved I now order with caution. Twice in a row my burgers which I order medium have come out less than rare. In addition to the quality of food decreasing, I've noticed the prices have increased. I get that this to be expected over time but at least maintain the quality of what's leaving your kitchen. They can't seem to keep a staff. The same faces we used to consistently see are no more. It's a really sad decline for a place that once had so many happy memories. Very disappointing experiences there lately.
(2)Rob W.
The best known Irish pub in Clearwater, and home of the biggest and best St. Patrick's day party, which takes over the surrounding areas with bands, green beer, and all kinds of craziness. The food is good and the service is usually good too. It is a nice place to stop in for a meal or drinks.
(3)Christina L.
I've been here quite a few times with family and friends. I've tried most of their food as it is all delicious, but I ALWAYS get the Jack Daniels burger. The sauce is heavenly. I always ask for more on the side to dip my fries in as I can't get enough of it. If you don't try anything else, try the burger at least.
(5)Kathryn J.
If your looking for good beer, good food and well good times look no more. It's O'keefe's. I can actually envision Norm from Cheers sitting at the end of the bar. The food was spot on, and so was the service. It's kind of pricey but for me it was well worth it.
(5)Duane D.
Ugh. Dirty Dining! Okeefes was briefly shut down on July 22, 2015 for health code violations -- including 14 live roaches on the cook line. I know stuff like this happens, but I wonder how you can have 14 live roaches on the cook line during business hours, and someone doesn't do something drastic? It takes an inspector to actually close the place down as unsafe? This represents a serious problem with management that doesn't seem to care. I have eaten at Okeefes for 35+ years, but they are going to have to do something to regain my trust. I can't go back for a while. Maybe ever... we will see. It doesn't help that they recently revamped the menu, taking away a number of things that I liked, and increasing the prices.
(1)Carol C.
Bonus 2-4-1 all day!! The the Irish Puffs excellent small order of 3 but delicious. The Ruben is perfection, mom's chicken tenders we a bit dry but they were grilled. Overall good food & good service makes it a solid 4.
(4)Diane R.
We found this restaurant about ten years ago and were glad that the place was still open. So we went for dinner tonight. Big disappointment. They were not real busy when we got there. But it still took forever to get our cocktails. We ordered dinner, the Shepard pie for me and the corned beef sandwich for my hubby. He ordered that sandwich based on the photo that was on the menu of a big sandwich piled with corned beef on rye bread. When we were served the meal, what a disappointment. There was nowhere near the amount of meat on his sandwich like the one pictured on the menu. He asked the server for regular mustard with the sandwich when he ordered. But of course the server did not bring the regular mustard when he served the food. So hubby asked again for mustard to put on the sandwich. The server said Oh yeah I'll get that right away, then walked to another table he was serving to check on those guests and bu****it a little before going to the kitchen for the mustard. Meanwhile, hubby walks up to the bar and gets a bottle of mustard off the bar, puts mustard on his sandwich, and eats half of the sandwich before the server finally gets back with the mustard from the kitchen. The server then made the mistake of asking how was everything when we were done eating. We told him they definitely need to take the pictures off the menu if food is not gong to be as pictured. He comped our dessert, bread pudding, and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. Not because it was free, but because it was good. And the server told us that the bread pudding is the only dessert that is house made. So I will in-bookmark this one since I doubt we will go back.
(2)Charles C.
Great meatloaf lunch! Great atmosphere, great selection on the menu. Fast service! Too bad i couldn't drink beer.
(5)Warren R.
I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time, but I apparently had 155 other places to try first. Today was a good day to check out O'Keefe's, so I headed on over for an early lunch. I arrived a few minutes after 11:00 am, I like to avoid lunch crowds. I moseyed on up to the bar, and the bartender came over to me pretty quickly and asked for my drink order. I only pondered the menu for a few minutes, and I had made my selections. The bartender was right there to take my order, she started out strong. I went with the Irish Puffs for my appetizer. They are a flaky pastry filled with corned beef, cabbage and creamed cheese, served over a Mornay sauce with scallions and tomatoes. As that didn't seem like nearly enough corned beef and cabbage, for my main dish I ordered Corned Beef and Cabbage. I'm crazy like that. While I waited on my food, I took in the Irish bar atmosphere, I gotta say, I do like their whole set up. They have the bar ambience thing going, plenty of seating and televisions, and also an area to dine outside. My food arrived after about 10 minutes. I dug into the Irish Puffs, and they were solid. I then started on my Corned Beef and Cabbage, and although not as good as I can make at home, it did the job. Overall, I was feeling that this place was a 3.5 as I do with so many businesses, but I was waiting for something to put it over the top for me. Unfortunately, the opposite happened. I was finished with my meal, with my credit card sitting on top of the check, my plates pushed aside with my napkin on top, and my beverage empty for over ten minutes before the bartender came to ring me up. She started off so strong! What a bad finish. After she rang me up she offered to refill my beverage, too little too late my friend. Still, a three star rating means A-Ok, and I do intend on coming back. I liked the atmosphere, and their menu is pretty extensive. I'm going to have to try several other dishes, and hopefully I can add another star.
(3)Skye C.
Today I joined the guys for lunch at this Irish pub. I ordered an O'Patty melt and fries and it was a greasy mess. Overall it was a decent burger, but so much grease made it too much. Who knows it could be because I don't really eat that greasy but I couldn't continue to eat it. The guys got an Irving and club sandwich and they looked much better. Cole slaw they both enjoyed more than normal and the meal was a hearty but heavy one.
(3)Amy A.
Irish pubs for food are not usually my first choice. However, the menu selection is more comprehensive than what I am used to and the environment is great. It is easy to tell there are many regulars according to the servers patrons request and many were into the golf that was on TV when we were there. You can also put your own table tv to any channel you wish if you are sitting in the booths. The service was excellent and not only was my server prompt and courteous but two managers also checked on us. I also give them points for creativity as one of their menu items consists of 6 draft beers (domestic) and a boiled potato. Dinner is served!
(3)Aleema A.
We stopped here for dinner after visiting a friend. I'm always attracted to authenticate Irish pubs and O'Keefe's was not a let down. We were instantly warmly greeted and seated. We were explained all the specials and drink specials. Everything came out right on time and their happy hour specials are quite the deal! I ordered the sausages with some sauerkraut "borrowed" from my friend's plate. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. If I'm ever around these parts for dinner again, I would definitely recommend O'Keefe's! The funniest thing on the menu was "7 course Irish Breakfast" that included 6 draft beers and a potato all for under $12.00. I would love to see what this place is like on St. Patty's Day!
(4)Alex B.
Second time here. This place is amazing. The atmosphere, the servers and the food are amazing. We strongly recommend the Irish puffs. We'll be visiting here on our next vacation.
(5)John D.
This is a good standard location for lunch for me. It is close to me and that makes it good. If I had to trek a bit I wouldn't bother. The food is average and the service is par. I liked their old menu better that had Irish nachos. As far as Irish pub goes I would say it's Florida's version of Irish not really Irish. They have been known to have karaoke and that is a blast! The bar tables have TVs they let you control which is pretty cool.
(3)John W.
Irish pub, cold beer, great selection of burgers, big menu, family owned, lots of hosputal employees hang out here.
(4)Mark W.
Outstanding French onion soup. Cold Guinness. My favorite Ruben in the area with Spicy mustard. Great service as always. Thanks Lady's. Erin Go Braugh.
(5)Alice E.
Very delicious. The pork chops were very tasty and tender. My family enjoyed the Shepherd's Pie. The service was prompt and friendly. It is located not too far over the causeway with plenty of parking.
(5)Rachel B.
This place is great! Their bar is wonderful and it has a really great, laid-back atmosphere. This place was walking distance from my house, and I loved getting to grab a quick drink there.
(4)Linda T.
Irush pub..eclectic menu of burgers.have st pattys party with tent and band every year very popular and fun.i go here after work sometimes for a beer they have bogo on cocktails and beer. Outdoor seating is really nice this time of year with cool breeze.good food. Casual dining pub environment.2 dining rooms no resevations required.friendly employees.goid for group gatherings
(4)Amy L.
Great food, bustling place good music nice staff. A little slow but worth the wait. Try the veggie quesadillas
(4)Julia T.
My daughter is very sensitive to MSG. I talked to the manager for about 20 minutes about MSG in the food. He assured me over and over that the place had no MSG. We ordered fish and chips. He lied about the MSG. My daughter has a severe reaction and was in the hospital for a week. The hospital bill should be about $100,000.
(1)Nathan S.
Walk in and it feels and smells like an old pub. Waitress didn't know of the on tap options which are local. Food came out in a reasonable time. It was fine. It's pub food so that's where your expectations should be. Prices are reasonable.
(3)Melinda S.
This place is great!!! I was in Clearwater Beach for work. I ate here two nights out of four. The first night I sat at the bar. I ordered the mushrooms in a crock first. It was so good, but definitely an appetizer that should be shared due to its size. I ordered the California burger for my entree. It was perfect and the wasabi mayonnaise is to die for. The second night I also sat at the bar. I has french onion soup and a patty melt. Again food and service were great. If you are staying on the beach, take an extra five minutes and drive to this place. It is well worth it!!
(4)Maegan G.
We went here on karaoke night so the place was *hopping*. Despite that, the waitress was excellent and everything came in a very timely manner. Their burger selections were excellent, mostly because they had some awesome ones I had never heard of. You can even get a burger made of raw meat!!! I got a California burger with no bun (no carbs for me!) and an excellent avocado sauce. Side salad was also delicious and it was 2 for 1 beer night, so I had two Michelob Ultras (don't judge me, I can't have carbs and this is the lowest carb one out there! :P) We will be back, for sure, but I think not on karaoke night, because there were soooo many people there, it was packed!
(4)John E.
This is a great little family owned Irish pub. We had the meatloaf and the Sheppards pie and both were outstanding! We sat at the bar and Kaitlin was the perfect bartender. we will definitely be back on our next trip to Clearwater.
(4)Diane D.
The Shepherd's Pie and a pint of Guinness is a fantastic combination! We like to sit outside and enjoy the weather (they have heat lamps for cooler days/nights) along with some fried pickles - delicious! - before ordering our go to dish.
(4)Brian P.
Decent selection of beer. The burgers and apps are great.
(4)Sandra Ann G.
This is my all time favorite place to be if I want to relax, eat, drink or just forget........the atmosphere, food and service will leave you going home happy even if you came in miserable.........but I don't know who they have recently hired but they botched my order the last two times...........three times and they are out......ordered a hamburger with grilled onions and peppers (it used to be on the menu as a Dunedin burger) - I received a hamburger with chopped green peppers and a slice of raw onion.......second time i ordered something also not on menu but i have gotten it there many times........a grilled swiss cheese with tomato........she brought me a grilled chicken, cheese and tomato..........when they made the new one, it was made with grilled provolone and tomatoe .......both tasteless .........the manager asked how that was.........I just said fine and left most of it................
(4)Alex O.
I had a burger with no flavor at all! No seasoning... NADA! Also had wings and the wings were straight up bogus. It was like a kid had attempted cooking but failed miserably. Very overcooked and chewy! Service was great though, and the drink specials were awesome. Would definitely come back for a drink, never ever ever ever to eat here though.
(2)Amanda P.
My family went in to O'keefes as it was near Morton Plant Hospital. We walked in and I immediately noticed that the restaurant is very dark. The ceilings are exposed timbers which they had painted brownish black; the tables are dark as well. It just reminded me of a dark seedy bar. we got a round of apps, chicken wings, half order of nachos and an order of cheese sticks. We also got a glass of tea and bogo in alcohol drinks (3 orders of dirty Martinis, 1 order of vodka and cranberry Juice) and paid 53$, The food is okay typical bar food nothing was really that great. I had the half order of nachos. The menu stated that the nachos were layered with chili, cheese lettuce and sour cream served with salsa. When I got my nachos, I had a mountain of tomatoes and jalapenos on them. I don't eat Jalapenos or Tomatoes. So I had to pick them off. My biggest thing is if it's not listed under the menu items don't put it on the item! The nachos themselves were okay there were a few crunchy chips but a lot of soggy ones too. All in all the food was typical but not 53$ the other apps were decent but no one raved about anything. Typical ~shrugs~
(3)Carole B.
Just had lunch there with a couple of friends and wasn't very impressed. Grilled cheese sandwich was overly buttered and the hamburgers were just ok. Service wasn't slick either. I used to eat here back in the 80s a lot, it was better back then.
(2)Desireé M.
About a month ago my boyfriend and I were traveling through Clearwater and checked out Yelp to find a cool, local place to eat at. This place got glowing reviews, so we went. The place was nothing special inside, but the menu was decent, with lots of nice seafood options. My boyfriend chose the fried grouper sandwich and I had some sort of stuffed tilapia in a butter sauce. The food was tasty and afer a large hunk of chocolate cake we were on our way. That's when everything went to hell. Within 30 minutes, I was feeling so awful that I had my boyfriend stop at a rest area. I then proceeded to throw up anything and everything in my stomach. This continued all night and into the next day. I was so sick (also with diarrea) that I couldn't sleep or eat and was miserable. Within a day my boyfriend began getting sick as well. While I recovered, he was in the throes of agony. I recovered, but he had to take a visit to the doctor. A large bill later confirmed our worst thoughts - Fish poisoning, which is harder to get than food poisoning and far worse (at least in our experience). He was out for 4 days being the sickest he's ever been. So please, do not tempt fate. A piece of fish in butter is not worth it.
(1)Tessa M.
Ambiance: It's a slightly crusty bar & grill, whaddya want? French Onion Soup: Mostly all crouton. Broth not very good. Meh. Beverages: Did not have any cocktails or beer, but my husband's diet coke tasted weird. Server whipped it right away to bring him something else - and when he came back with the new drink, he let us know that he tasted the diet coke too, and agreed that there was something going on. It's nice to have your suspicions confirmed by a concerned server. Onion Straws: I could continually eat these every moment of my life from now until the end of eternity. (This means I like them.) Beef Dip Sandwich: OH CRAP. I love this. I'm gonna eat it up again soon. Service: Kinda absent minded (probably had a lot of tables) but quick and friendly. Menu: Soups, sandwiches, burgers, a coupla pasta dishes, some traditional Irish fare. Don't miss the joke items. Made me smile.
(4)Lindsay H.
First of all, this place can't get any better. We arrived two days before St.Patrick's day and they were already setting up for festivities. The lot attendant that was directing traffic (because the parking lot you'd normally use was a big tent) told us they were expecting 10,000 people. I have no idea how that many people can fit in there, but who knows. We sat indoors, but there is a patio outside with live music. The waitress had an irish accent, I'm assuming it wasn't just put-on, it had to be real. Inside the walls are dark and it has a pub-like feel. The menu is absolutely huge. Everything from American-fare and tasty Jack Daniels Hamburgers to British and Irish favorites like bangars and mash. I opted for just a sandwich, but our friends with us tried some irish-fare and reuben sandwiches. Very very tasty. Fast service, and green irish beer even days before St.Patty's Day. I would love to go back here again!
(5)Jennifer W.
A real find! We started with the Mushrooms in a Crock - and it was delicious. With a side of garlic bread or something like that, this would easily be a stand-alone meal for a vegetarian. Rum-marinaded baby mushrooms, delicious cheese sauce and melted cheese on top. Really, really good. My partner had the Mulligan's Stew for his main course and I couldn't believe the size of the portion when it arrived! Huge! If you're a stew fan, or miss the good stews that your mom or grandma made when you were a kid, then this is a mouthwatering trip down memory lane. Divinely savory, loaded with chunks of lean meat, accompanied by garlic bread, it was a real feast. In the mood for a good burger (something that seems to be increasingly difficult to find), I opted for the Jack Daniels Burger. Hoo boy. One of the best burgers I've eaten on three continents in 15 years. Truly. Sauteed mushrooms, crispy onion straws, Jack Daniels sauce and a juicy char-grilled Angus burger. My side of crispy sweet potato fries came with cinnamon whipped cream. Sheer genius! Although by now we were full to bursting, we decided that we simply HAD to check out the dessert menu. My S/O had the Bread Pudding - massive, juicy and delicious - and I opted for the pineapple upside down cake. Total tonguegasm. The coffee was excellent (and available in decaf, which a lot of restaurants here don't seem to carry) and my virgin pina colada was one of the best I've had. Our waitress, Jess, was amazing and the ambiance on the outdoor patio was lovely. Spacious and shaded, which helps in hot weather! It's been a loooooooong time since we ate out and couldn't find a single thing to complain or nitpick about. O'Keefe's delivered. Big time. And there are plenty of other things on the menu I'm dying to try! As Arnie said, "I'll be back."
(5)Happy F.
I've been to O'Keefe's several times. Items I can vouch for are hamburgers and the club sandwich. Best hamburger I've had since I moved to Florida 13 years ago. The club sandwich is also very good with plenty of meat. There's always 2 for one beers and they are always ice cold. I had the wings once and will not recommend those. If your looking for a good hamburger and cold beer this is the place.
(4)Asheley W.
O'Keefe's doesn't look like anything special but this is one of the most consistently good restaurants I've been to. The menu is extensive -- you can get everything from your typical American / bar fare to British and Irish specialities. I try to get something different every time I come here and I've never been disappointed with what I've ordered. My favorites are the navy bean soup and just about any burger, but you really can't go wrong here. O'Keefe's is also probably open later than just about any restaurant in Clearwater so if you're craving quality food at a good price after 9pm, this is the place to eat. Side Note -- this place has an AMAZING St. Patrick's day festival. Tons of beer, great music, and other Irish festivities.
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