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| - We just came from PJ's - First time visit. Day: Monday Time: 6:30pm(ish) Crowd: Families - surprising amount of younger children. Fortunately, all well behaved. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is two reasons - this was our first time visit, and I like to go at least 3 times at various times/days to test the waters. Service was pretty good considering a rather big Monday night flow, and it appeared there was one lone server who got someone not in uniform to help her. Had that person not pitched in and helped, she'd have been swamped. Plus I want to go back and sit at the bar, and sample their variety of beverages. (Magars and Strongbow on draft? Yes please.)
As an appetizer (on special for $5) my dining companion chose the Reuben Dip. We both expected it to be served with something like crackers or who knows. We were surprised by the huge portion - a crock of dip served all around it with what I think were flat-pressed triangles of potato pancakes, that had been grilled. Um... yes?!
I had read reviews on Yelp and Google that mentioned the generous portions and it looked like that was being confirmed. I don't mind spending money, but I like to *get* something for my dollar, like anyone. Lately, I've been craving fish and had also read it was great here ---- let me tell you those reviews are NOT wrong. The fish & chips was terrific!!! (**** Fresh haddock, battered and fried, served with steak fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw 12.99 ****) The fries were run of the mill, but the fish, omg, the fish. We're talking at least a 1/2 pound breaded, deep fried piece of haddock - but it wasn't Long John Silvers ew greasy deep fried, no way. It was awesome! I usually request a lot of lemons and kind of have some version of lemonade fish, but to my delight (and as any Irish place should) they had malt vinegar on the table. On the fish, it was just the right addition.
My dining companion got the "Paddy Burger" (****Smoked bacon, cheddar, Black & Tan onion rings and Bushmills Irish whisky BBQ sauce 8.99 ****) and it was cooked just as he'd requested - the patty itself was pretty thin, so kudos for getting the medium-rare correct. He really liked the Black & Tan onion rings on the burger. He got the homemade chips with his order, and they were rather unimpressive. I've had better of those from local places. But we weren't there for the chips. I had to laugh because he kept eyeballing my fish and saying how big a portion it was - and that he'd have to get it next time. And believe it that there will be a "next time".
One other complaint on this night was parking. There is a lot out behind that I think is shared with several other businesses along the row with PJ's. That was all full - so we got a place on the street. With all the snow and ice, I had to walk close to the cars *in* the street, so not the best choice. I can see how on a Friday or Saturday night parking could be a problem. Still, it's worth bitching about the parking to go back and try other menu and drink options. I can't wait!!
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