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   KateM

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 15, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We know it was a limited crowd due to covid 19, but we LOVED it; food, crowd, drink and rap Sami and The Groove !!

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   Wisevoodoo

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 15, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always so much fun and was glad to see people being aware of personal space. So sorry that the festivities were canceled but understandable. Our waitress Claire was AWSOME especially since it was only her second day. Well done! The only gripe I had was the first band didn’t do Irish music at all.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As always, Kell’s was a lively, fun spot for a great date night. The shepherd’s pie is fantastic. The service is absolutely amazing as well.

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   smonie443

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2020

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Kells offers a fun, high-energy pub experience with a full bar and good food. To be honest, our primary mission was to watch the Oregon Ducks WBB game while we had dinner, so our server let the bartender know and he very graciously spent several minutes trying to find it for us. Even though it was pretty busy our server did a good job of checking in on us and letting us take our time ordering while we relaxed and watched the game. That's great customer service! For starters we ordered the sausage roll, then for dinner my husband had their Shepherd's pie and I had fish and chips. We were very pleased with our selections. We capped off the night with 2 shots of Aberlour whisky, which the bartender delivered in person. All in all, a great night out.

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   RickP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 29, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food, outstanding service! They took care of a party of 14 with no problem. Highly recommend.

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   ErikaM

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2020

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   Haven’t had the food but like everything else. Great place to go with friends.

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   MargaretM

   Portland

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 12, 2020

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   The good first: Our food (BBQ Hot Wings, Garlic Fries & Shepherd's Pie) were absolutely delicious, and reasonably priced for the portion size. My beer (stout) was cold, creamy and sooooo tasty! Our waiter was nice, and the service (once we ordered) was timely. My husband is disabled and uses a scooter. Kell's is located in a very old (historic?) building in downtown Portland, so we had some concern about accessibility, but they have ramps at the doors (and bathrooms on the dining/bar level). The hostess who first greeted us was very helpful and accommodating and recommended a table in the additional dining room which was quieter and had space for spouse to park his "rig." The not-so-good: They allow cigar smoking in the downstairs room, and the smell/smoke wafed up into the dining room. (a "yuck" for me...) We moved to a different table after a few minutes. (The hostess later went downstairs and closed the door). Then a different hostess/server barked at us that we couldn't park husband's scooter next to table, and she made us move to a different table. Moving to a new table wasn't a problem, but her rude attitude and tone of voice was really disheartening. Otherwise, overall a good experience and will go back again.

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   Cliff

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2020

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   Great atmosphere and congenial staff. Clean setting, great bar and delicious food. Get there by 7:30pm on Fridays, or you’ll have a bit of a wait.

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9. BC

   BrianC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 23, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding food, outstanding service! Would highly recommend! Cant wait for our next visit!

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    Jimm

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2019

    overall4food4service1ambience4

    Lack of service throughout the evening

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall2food5service1ambience4

    The service was terrible. I would never come here again, despite the fact that the food was good.

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    jwlPDX

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food. Wonderful in house brews! Enjoy a romantic evening or a social outing with friends. Come on a Friday night for live music and a hopping crowd in the bar. Visit on a Sunday evening for a quiet dinner in the pub.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2019

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    Great service and atmosphere! The lead bartender, Ryan Neal was amazing!!

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    DonC

    Portland

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

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    Delicious food and great service. It is loud but after all it’s an Irish pub. We loved the steak cooked on the hot stone. Learned of this in Europe and it was great to see it was served here.

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    MichaelA

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

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    Arrived at 7:00, just in time to see a performance of Irish dancing. It was very fun. The food and service was great.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2019

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    We had the best corned beef and cabbage ever!!! Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We will be back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great time catching up with friends!

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    PhillipS

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding. Stake on a rock a real hit. Give it a try!

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    KennethC

    Seattle

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2019

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    Shepherds Pie was great.

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    ColeC

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great place!! Love eating the great food and drinking the good beer!!

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    MaryR

    Alabama

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    Nice place to relax and eat. My daughter loves their shepherds pie! My lamb stew was ok. Guys said the fish and chips was good. We got there early so didn’t hear the band, but the place was filling up when we left, perhaps for entertainment.

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    SteveR

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2019

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    Always good food and atmosphere. Enjoyed a good cigar downstairs

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    Eednac

    Portland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Fun place. Friendly. Attentive staff. Heard Beltaine... they are great!

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    Kevthebrit

    San Antonio

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Authentic Irish Pub!

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    PatriceS

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2019

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    Sheppard’s pie was great!

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    Customer

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious as always!! Everytime I travel to Portland I make sure to eat here.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Good fun, awesome service, tasty meals, and best of all a cigar bar with a great selection of scotch whisky.

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    Gary

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2019

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    Food online wasn't food available in restaurant. Server seemed annoyed with every table he waited on and the standing crowd backed into us while eating at our table. The food that was available was bland. Kells used to be amazing with great food, ambience, and music, but they've changed to cater to the younger crowd.

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    AngloSaxon

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

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    First of all, what is the deal with your reservation system? A couple of years ago i made a reservation for quite a large group in the dining room. When we arrived we were told the dining room had been booked for a large party. No one had contacted me about this ahead of time. Luckily there was a large table available in the bar. Fine. This time, i made a reservation for 4 for a special dinner in the dining room. When we arrived the hostess didn't know anything about the reservation, didn't check us off a list, but there were lots of tables in the dining room. Great! Next: half way through the dinner the staff started setting up all of the center tables into one long table right next to us. About 20 to 25 people came in and some kind of lecture took place with the lecturer practically yelling to the group, for the next 30 to 45 minutes, walking around the table numerous times so everyone in the group could see whatever was on her ipad! Yelling the whole time! The 4 of us could barely hear each other at our own table. I have to say it was an awful experience. And not one word from the staff! Some manager at Kells made a bad decision about this. I don't think I can ever see my way back to Kells! It's too bad because I love the food and general ambiance. But these experiences are too much when there's plenty of other restaurants in Portland! Oh, and this was a $175 meal!

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30. BH

    BobH

    Grand Rapids

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A taste of Ireland with Portland charm... My wife and I enjoyed a pleasant dinner at Kells in a quiet corner (thanks to the staff). The ambiance was genuinely Irish Pub with good drink and good spirits. The food was excellent traditional Irish fare - Fish and Chips and Shepherd's Pie. Three nice pieces of cod were in light breading and the chips and fish were served hot with tartar sauce but malt vinegar was available on request. The shepherd's pie was rich in beef and had crusted potato with demi-glaze; more vegetables would have been nice but the flavor was excellent. Service was prompt and very friendly without being intrusive. We were there for conversation and food but the ambiance was collegial and promised a good evening typical of such pubs.

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    Beachlover

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    overall2food1service2ambience2

    The fish and chips were bland. Not super well-kept up bar. Service was really bad/ nonexistent in the cigar lounge until numerous requests for help, even from a fellow patron.

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32. BB

    BarbaraB

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

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    Fifty minutes for our food. The waiter only checked in when we caught his attention Which was a challenge. Ignored when we needed more than a plastic cup of water. Very LOUD. I expected it to be busy because of the parade but wonder if Kells has any experience with large events at the waterfront. ;-)

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    MaryW

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

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    My husband and I had a wonderful evening at Kell's. It was our first time dining there and the food, service and atmosphere was just what we hoped. I ordered the Reuben sandwich which was top-notch, and the cucumber salad which accompanied it was such a nice surprise. My husband got the steak on a stone, and pronounced it to be the best steak he had ever eaten. The wait staff was excellent, they make you feel like you are appreciated and also were knowledgeable about the menu. Headed downstairs after dinner, my husband enjoyed a great cigar and a glass of cognac, a perfect ending to our evening. Thank you Kell's--we are definitely going to return!

    Kells Irish Restaurant & PubResponded on June 19, 2019Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so glad you joined us last weekend and took advantage of some of our favorite things that we offer! Looking forward to having you back soon.

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    JerryG

    Portland

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very very good meal!! Will go back again!!

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35. JY

    JasonY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our new favorite place to eat. We’ll be regulars to Kells after absolutely loving this place and its excellent food!

    Kells Irish Restaurant & PubResponded on June 19, 2019We'll have a seat ready for you any time Jason

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36. JC

    JerryC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2019

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    Awesome place for food and drinks. Everything is so fresh and amazing. Staff was super friendly and live music was awesome. Definitely coming back!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our service was wonderful along with the food. We book the ghosts & brews tour beginning at this place and were not disappointed with Kelly’s! Would definitely return!

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38. LD

    LarryD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

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    My wife and I drove 60 miles to have dinner at Kell’s on Mother’s Day. The corned beef and cabbage was tremendous as usual! The service left a lot to be desired. We ordered soda bread with dinner but did not receive the bread when our dinner was served and had to ask the waitress to bring it to us. I had to walk over to the bar and ask for additional coffee. I ordered bread pudding at the end of dinner but after waiting ten minutes and the dessert had not been delivered, I walked over to the waitress and cancelled the dessert and asked for the final bill. I did not leave any tip due to the poor service.

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    Jeremiah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely a great place to go, it's worth the money. Best mother's day in a long time.

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    AWeekOrAWeekend

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    We hd an OT resevation, but it didn’t seem like they actually had a table set aside for us. Luckily, there were a couple available. It was great food and a great server worked with us. Took good care of my mom and her walker. Unfortunately, there was a Timbers game and it was VERY noisy, so we couldn’t really chat. For our group that was a bummer. But everything else was great.

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