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P.J. McIntyre's Irish Pub

Restaurant Bar Irish pub Irish restaurant

Traditional pub chow served alongside a long beer list in a cheery neighborhood joint. People often mention great, good, Irish, beef, friendly, service, server, corned, chips, beer,


Address

17119 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111, United States

Website

pjmcintyres.com

Contact

+1 216-941-9311

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 am to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 3 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 3 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Thursday: 11 am to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (20) good (14) Irish (12) beef (11) friendly (10) service (9) server (9) corned (8) chips (8) beer (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Tyler J. 2 years ago on Google
    The service we had was awesome, we were visited regularly by our server even though ⅔ of the restaurant was filled with a large group that was all together. I ordered the Irish boxty w/ corned beef and I was amazed at the flavor that this was packing. The potato pancake was perfect when paired with the massive amount of corned beef inside. Everything tasted very fresh, perfect amounts of salt on the corned beef, and the kraut was perfect. Served w/ a small side of applesauce. My wife ordered the fish (haddock) & chips and the filet they gave her was huge. The fish was perfectly battered and cooked and tasted great. We live about 2 hours away but I can’t wait to come back soon!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas K. 3 months ago on Google • 766 reviews New
    Great service, friendly Irish bar. The meatloaf is better than Gunnzelman's, and I thought they were the best. The gravy is perfect, two scoops of potatoes! Perfectly cooked broccoli. This is good food. The beer is cold. The server is very friendly.

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous Fish and chips. So excited they had curry sauce for the chips. Good coleslaw and best tartar sauce I have ever had!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma K. 1 year ago on Google
    Unreal food. Tastes like home 🇮🇪❤️❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scientist Meowmy (. 5 months ago on Google • 153 reviews
    If you want to try some of the best fries in Ohio on a chilly fall or frigid winter day, then you have to go to PJ McIntyre’s and try their French fries with a side of their homemade curry sauce and a tall glass of the Irish Harp beer! They also have excellent Irish Boxty’s with various fillings like house made corned beef, chicken and Swiss or sausage with peppers and onions. They’re all incredibly good but the corned beef is my favorite! You have to try their shepherd’s pie as well! They’re also one of the few places that does a proper pour method on their Guinness beer, which is incredible! If you want to try another Irish beer do try Smithwick’s - it’s uniquely crisp in flavor. The atmosphere at PJ’s is always festive no matter what time of the year you go, and the owner is such an amazing person. I also like playing keno while sipping on my cold brews and enjoying a plate of their piping hot fries with curry sauce! They’ve managed to master the perfect French fry- I’m not kidding you!

  • 4/5 Sara C. 4 months ago on Google • 139 reviews
    I love love their burgers. Fish and chips are good. The Irish egg rolls were greasy and breaded, which was different and not what I expected Overall, I like this place. Service at the bar is better than being sat at a table. Vibe is pretty laid back unless you go on Saint Patrick's day (Kamms corners generally is a great Saint Patrick's party area)

  • 5/5 Michael A. 6 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding, very friendly, and helpful. It's definitely a place to go for a good meal and friendly service. See you the next time!

  • 5/5 laura k. 6 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable, we never had to wait, answered all questions, she was great 👍

  • 5/5 Robert W. 1 year ago on Google • 44 reviews
    It was a great experience. The Irish egg rolls were a neat twist. I loved the curry for the chips. Takes me back to the UK. My black and tan was a great pour. My fish was giant and crisp. The house chips were nice and salty. My wife enjoyed her chicken wrap. The bread pudding was so yummy, rich, and flavorful. The irish whiskey sauce was tasty on top. Downside was that they do not carry Moscato. It would be cool to have trivia there too.

  • 5/5 Shelby M. 7 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    The PJ Bowl was absolutely delicious, highly recommended. Great atmosphere, awesome band playing, and large selection of beer!

  • 3/5 Steven R. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place and I always will because of my hometown roots. I will say though, It seems like the recipe for the Irish egg rolls may have changed and it seems like you get less corned beef in them. I wasn’t happy with the quality of them on my most recent visit at all. Been coming here for years and hope it was just a one time thing. Other than that, service was excellent as always!!

  • 3/5 Cirsty N. 6 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Went on taco night ordered soft shrimp taco which was very good with a decent amount of shrimp. I also ordered a beef hard taco it came out burnt even the beef was burnt would not recommend. Love the atmosphere and our waitress was very good. Just not one to complain but will not order again I feel they should have seen the color of the shell when it left the kitchen and probably smells it burning.

  • 5/5 Brent H. 8 months ago on Google
    A great local Irish pub, I've never been to Ireland but when I think of an Irish pub in Ireland this is the place I imagine. The servers were great even though we showed up close to when the kitchen closed. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. I suggest the buffalo Mac and cheese (go on Thursday and get there early)it's delicious.

  • 5/5 Tx S. 11 months ago on Google
    I wish I had taken pics of the fish and chips we ordered. We couldn't help ourselves and just dove right in. As my first time at P.J.'s it was a bit daunting because we realized it was afternoon during the Kentucky Derby... BUT the bartender was awesome and was able get us set up on the patio and send out a server who was great! I can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Laken V. 11 months ago on Google
    The Buffalo Mac and cheese was magical!!! the server recommended to make it Cajun!!!! It was the best spicy Mac and cheese I’ve ever had!

  • 5/5 Glenn K. 6 months ago on Google
    I have never had a bad experience at PJ McIntyre. The food is great and they see to have the friendliest waitresses. Must be the Irish nature. Had the paddy burger today. Delicious. Could have been cooked a little less but it was not dried out. The homemade chips were also good. Went with a party of 7. Seated and served in good time.

  • 5/5 Kayla K. 10 months ago on Google
    Our server, Mandy, was AMAZING!! We were having a horrible night and came in for some good food. Mandy came over and immediately was super sweet and kind. She went above and beyond what she needed to and helped to turn our night around. We will absolutely be back purely because of the awesome experience we had with her as our server.

  • 5/5 Zak M. 11 months ago on Google
    Reuben sandwich was very tasty. Service was attentive. I will be back. Their curly fries paired well with the sandwich too.

  • 4/5 Patricia S. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I wanted to try somewhere new and P.J McIntyre was on our list and we are so glad we came here. The staff was super friendly and greeted us right away. I ordered the pot roast dinner and it was delicious! Reminded me of my grandma's and there was so much food I have lunch for tomorrow. My husband got a cheese burger and pretzel and he said his food was really good to. We will for sure be back!

  • 5/5 Troy B. 1 year ago on Google
    So this place was referred to me by friend that works for the local fire department. Usually if they say the food is good than the food is amazing. And he wasn't lying probably the top 5 best corned beef I've ever had in the country and they have corned beef egg rolls. which are phenomenal you have to try them. The Burger was good fresh great flavor with perfectly cooked tater tots. Service was great my beer never went empty multiple bartender great conversation wide variety of beer selection will have to stop in again.

  • 4/5 Rachel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Irish pub. I really love the fact that they have a jukebox To play music while you enjoy a nice cold beer. Fried pickles were amazing, wings were hot in the outside but once I took a bite, they were cold. They probably just microwaved them I was disappointed being a chicken wings fan. I will still come back and try more stuff in the menu, still a cool place to hang out

  • 5/5 Bernie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Never a dull moment here. The live bands are great, the service is always great, and the food is always on top. Check it out. You can't even try to hate it.

  • 4/5 Keenan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Had the Shepherd's Pie and some Curry Chips with a few Smithwicks. It was a nice atmosphere. The bartender was more focused on another group so it did take a long time to place my order and to get my check. But overall it was a good experience.

  • 5/5 Liam T. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven't been to a pub in a couple years, but this place was amazing. Anything with corn beef here is phenomenal, genuinely some of the best I've ever had. The staff was perfect too. The bartender was great, but my server Rodrigo stole the show. He always checked on us, and had the perfect level of friendliness and energetic fun. Overall I can't reccomend this place enough, I'm absolutely coming back.

  • 5/5 Ivy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hosted a retirement party here for a friend. The staff were friendly, accommodating and super easy to work with. Food and drinks were great and the place was clean. Would recommend for any events!

  • 5/5 Robert R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic service, great place to eat and drink. Very friendly patrons and staff . Overall loved this place the decor was really fantastic. Had a old world atmosphere, of which we loved and the food was really good and plentiful.

  • 5/5 Dawn B. 1 year ago on Google
    A great atmosphere and delicious food! Nick was a fantastic server. It's nice to go somewhere and actually get great service and food...very rare now a days. Highly recommend the pot roast dinner!

  • 5/5 Hailey W. 1 year ago on Google
    July 31st We had the most amazing experience in their party room! My grandmas hosted my baby shower here. Plenty of seating, very friendly staff and a wonderful bartender! Thank you guys for providing us with a location to celebrate such a wonderful day. We will certainly come back for more parties and events

  • 5/5 John V. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a group of 20 on a Saturday night. PJ's did a wonderful job accommodating us. The service was quick, friendly and accurate. The food was hot, fresh and wholesome. I had the half breakfast and was very impressed. PJ McIntyre's is a must-visit for anyone in Cleveland, local or visitor. Keep up the great work!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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