Claddagh Irish Pub

Claddagh’s is closed permanently. The space is being remodeled and Biaggi’s will be moving in.

OMG the Monte Cristo! I’ll be lucky to finish the day without having a heart attack, but it will have been worth it. The fries were great too. I could easily just split that with someone and be quite satisfied. We got the duck salad too and that was also quite nice. When it comes to deep-​frying things, this place knows what they’re doing.
An though it’s quite a contrived «pub» atmosphere, I do like the ambiance here.

Authentic Irish restaurant serving traditional foods and also delicious American classics! Great atmosphere and good entertainment most nights. Service is great and with such a huge range of tap beers to choose from you’re bound to have a good time!

Really cool Irish/​old timey themed pub and décor and a great place to watch a game.
Food is A-​okay.
What I tried:
Loaded pub chips– This was a great appetizer to share. The chips are what American’s call steak fries, but lets not split hairs. Good beer cheese sauce and lots of toppings. Loaded is an accurate descriptor.
Shepard’s Pie– Reminded me a lot of Dinty Moore’s beef stew, but dressed up a little (mashed potatoes on top). Good, but not special. It’s salty like the ocean, so make sure you have some water near by :)
Overall, I would recommend this place because it’s really cool on the inside, but with a major caveat that the food is underwhelming.
I went with a small group on a Saturday evening (6pm), and it was not busy at all. There was even a badger football gaming going on. Not sure if this is typical, but I liked that the noise level was pretty low.

Fantastic evening to sit outside at Claddagh. A slight breeze and live, accoustic music made for a delightful visit. Seating and service were both friendly and prompt. Drinks and our appetizer showed up faster than we thought they would. The fried pickles are fantastic. I am a big fan of the spear and thicker, less greasy breading.
Our entrees came out in perfect time. Temperature was appropriate on both plates. The beef stew is a little bland for my taste, but my wife didn’t even need to look at the menu to know that she wanted it (huge fan). I, on the other hand, took quite a while to decide on my order. I ended up going with the Monte Cristo and am so glad that I did. Including this one, only three Monte Cristo’s stick out in my mind. This one has made its home in the first place spot and I would be surprised if it were ever bumped out. It might just be the best Cristo in the city.
Great job Claddagh. We’ll be back. For sure.

Good eats, good atmosphere. A bit pricey on the drinks. Nice friendly staff. The fish and chips is my main meal. Add a spotted cow or capital amber and you have a great meal.

My husband and I stopped in for a couple of appetizers. The corned beef and cabbage rolls were ok but did not enjoy the sauce served with them at all. We also tried corned beef and cole slaw on a potato pancake. These were awesome!
My biggest complaint is the air conditioning. I asked to be seated away from the fans but ended up frozen anyway. It’s August, but I should have worn a long sleeved sweatshirt. It was hard to enjoy eating while shivering.

Slightly pricey drinks and apps. I got a Guinness which was as expected. Wife got a Magners Cider. We got the cheese curds and beer cheese and pretzels. Curds were a little soggy, but still tasty, the beer cheese and pretzels we’re really good. Wanted a whiskey but they were super proud of it.

Went for happy hour. $ 3 shandies were good! Their loaded chips are super tasty, but not worth $ 10. Overall, good experience and would go back for more.

Everything I tasted at this restaurant was absolutely delicious! We were a party of 10 and we all got different things. The Guinness macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful and the dish came with a side salad with baby greens and two slices of Irish soda bread. I also tasted the Gaelic chicken, which was a piece of moist chicken breast, and the meatloaf, which was seasoned to perfection. For dessert I ordered the rich and creamy Guinness cheesecake and my 2.5 year old daughter enjoyed a decent sized chocolate brownie topped with whipped cream.
We just so happened to have dined on Father’s Day and the restaurant offered a free meal to fathers in celebration. My husband and father-​in-​law left full and happy!
The service was friendly, décor traditional and appealing and prices reasonable for the generous portion sizes. And they offer a full bar! Too bad we were visiting from out of town because I would most definitely make this a staple in my restaurant rotation.

I wasn’t initially planning on eating here at first, but I am so glad that the restaurant next door was closed for good. Cannot say enough about this place. Food is incredible and the staff is excellent and friendly. Excellent selection of drinks and craft beer. Also, this was the site of my first Pub Quiz experience (every Tuesday night!). Love this place and definitely will come back when I’m in town again.

Their food and atmosphere is amazing.
You’ve to try their beer cheese and/​or Guineas mac and cheese.
The presentation of their dishes is artisan, while still feeling old school Irish. As for taste, it’s very rich. Be ready to take some home if you don’t eat a lot. It’s not huge portions, but not small either. Medium portions of rich food. Exactly what I want from a good Irish Pub that’s more than just a pub.
If nothing else, come here to check out the building and decoration. It looks like a castle inside and out, and not in a kitchy way. Hardwood floors, regal yet reserved chairs, and Corinthian pillar pull together a sort of Irish-​European mix of royalty and boys down at the town pub.
Love this place. I think my fiancé and I will go here for our wedding rehersal.

Pretty great Irish chain restaurant. Have always enjoyed dining here. Fish fry is very good. Very friendly and skilled staff. Nice outdoor seating during the summer too.

The food was phenomenal! I loved every bite through and through. They had a wide selection of authentic Irish cuisine which complimented well with the atmosphere. Every time I go in there however, they are super slow which usually I don’t mind, but when I’m out with my girlfriend, it doesn’t make for a memorable time. More folks need to check this place out! I know I will again in the future.

As a rule I don’t go to an Irish Pub for the food. I expect a good bar with friendly folk and some good music. On these points Claddagh’s is alright. They were very obviously short-​staffed but I had a cold, local beer and a decent burger in my hands within 25 minutes or so.
Jason was bar tending solo on a Monday night and he was stretched thin but was really nice and attentive. He gave me a quick education on some local microbrews and got my food order in pretty well.
Overall this is a decent stop if you’re looking for some music, beer and bar food in the area.

So tonight, my parents took me, and the girlfriend out for a late birthday (mine) celebration. It was our first visit there, and boy was I impressed. Let’s point out a few key things!
The Seating. The five of us got placed in this big booth that gave us plenty of leg room, and table space! A plus on the seating arrangements!
The authentic Irish music: David Bowie, Men Without Hats, Lou Reed. When I hear these names I immediately think of Ireland!
The scenery: It looks like an Irish pub, if you didn’t realize the ceiling was painted to look like wood grain, you would have sworn it was an old Irish pub built inside a fairly new building! Old books, paintings, photos and stained glass galore, and not to mention a fancy bar. It’s a pity I don’t drink!
We picked two appetizers. Cheese curds, and the loaded «pub chips.» I myself tried the Veggie Burger. It was hand made, and tasted quite good. Like any authentic Irish Veggie Burger, it falls right out of the bun. It comes with a side of pub chips (fries), which once again, they’re spot on. Ireland has a lot of potatoes. My girlfriend had the authentic Irish Monte Cristo that came with the authentic chips as well.
I think everyone at the table was quite pleased with what they picked, and I would say I would come back again, plus the Cheeseburger in Paradise next door is out of business, so we wouldn’t have deal with those parrot head wanna be beach bums!

Stopped here for dinner one night when we were apartment searching in the Middleton area. Had the friendliest server, who gave honest recommendations on what’s best to try on the menu. The beer was excellent and the prices are pretty good. If you can, try the corned beef & cabbage rolls (appetizer). We loved them. Also worth noting they do have outside seating.
I’ve been here before for the live music, which is also great, but never for the food. I’ll certainly be coming back.

at first I was a little worried. I don’t like traditional Irish food and There was also some confusion about whose table we were at. After that was finally figured out the service was pretty good. The server was friendly. We got the bruschetta as an appetizer. It was good. Nothing to special and the bread could have been a little crispier. I got the hummus platter as my entrée. Wow this was amazing. It was so good! Prices are reasonable.

I love this place, but I don’t seem to get there often enough. I love me some corned beef, and they do it well! When you see that cole slaw comes ON the sandwich, try it! I was hesitant the first time and ordered it on the side (promising to try a few bites on the sandwich). Oh wow! I’d love to try other things on the menu, but I hate to deviate from a winner!
Great food, excellent beer, and super service. Worth a stop once in a while. I can’t afford to eat at places like this all the time, but it’s a helluva treat when I feel I deserve it! :)
While I don’t do fish, my folks love their fish fry…

Great drinks and I always love their food. It is awesome. Service is bar none and always on point. The Clam Chowder is the best ever. Go here and have a drink and a smile.