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Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room, Ellicott City, MD
Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room, Ellicott City, MD
Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room, Ellicott City, MD
Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room, Ellicott City, MD
Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room, Ellicott City, MD

Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room

4.8
4.8
475 Reviews
$30 and under
Irish
Serving Irish Hospitality in Ellicott City, MD since October 17, 1994, Kelsey's Restaurant has been family-owned and operated since the very beginning. Every day we strive to provide excellent food, courteous service, and let's not forget beverages in a friendly, neighborhood pub-style environment. NEW PRIVATE ROOM for all your catering needs! Call our event coordinator today!

Over the past 28 years, we have made every effort to live up to these standards and are proud to be known as "Your Neighborhood Meeting Place!"

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 418-9076
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Javier Gomez Rincon
  • Catering
    We handle every aspect of your catering needs. Join us in our Private Room, with its own entrance, bathrooms, and bar. Seating up to 125. If not here, Kelsey's can come to you!. Just call and ask for our Catering Event Coordinator. 410-418-9076
  • Private party facilities
    Kelsey's is proud to offer its distinctive private dining services for your next event. Come visit our NEW PRIVATE DINING Room! Whether you are celebrating a wedding, a graduation, an anniversary, or even a cook-out, Kelsey's can customize a menu and provide and ambiance suitable for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Shelby Stephenson: (410) 418-9076
  • Neighborhood
    Ellicott City
  • Cross street
    Normandy Shop Center Dr.
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking for your private party or dining experience!
  • Entertainment
    Check our website for upcoming events. www.KelseysRestaurant.com
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

475 Reviews
  1. Jimmie

    Baltimore

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wend never been to Kelsey’s for brunch. My grandson ordered deviled eggs and was going to share but he ended up eating them all and he loved his breakfast burrito. I got the meat bowl and my wife got the. veggie bowl we were both very happy.

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  2. allant

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Everything is always really good there. My only pet peeves are, crab cakes are too under seasoned and there cole slaw needs much improvement. Keep up the good work. Connor was in point.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Great value! Our party had the Wed surf and turf special, chicken pot pie, and restaurant week chicken entree. All delicious!

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  4. BillK

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Been going to Kelsey's for years. Always a pleasant experience. Food is delicious.

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  5. TomW

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Always enjoy going to Kelsey’s. Good food and good people

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  6. Jfcol

    Baltimore

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    All of our group enjoyed our entrees. Service was good. Noted the new furnishings. I thought that the dessert prices were high (so we skipped and went elsewhere for coffee). I wish that there were more vegetarian options on the menu for guests.

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  7. MarianneR

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, my husband and I enjoyed our experience at Kelsey's! We have eaten there often enough that we know many of the servers, and they are unfailingly friendly and attentive. We are treated like family. My husband said over and over again how much he enjoyed the watermelon salad with added blackened chicken -- a new special. I loved my order of steamed shrimp with onions and butter sauce and a delicious side of broccoli. There are so many excellent dishes to choose from!

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  8. ThomasB

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I just had a great meal at Kelsey's, we eat there quite often and they never disappoint. The devil eggs with crabmeat and the steamed mussels were our starters and our main was the house garden salad with blackened chicken. In one word Supurb!! I guess just one word won't describe the excellent service starting with the greater and ending with our waitress. Friendly, kind, generous and caring.

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  9. NeumanB

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice place to relax and share a meal with friends. The food and service were exceptional. Would definitely recommend Kelsey's for any occasion.

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  10. joem

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food reasonably priced our go to restaurant

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  11. KimG

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This was my first time at Kelsey’s. The food was good and the service provided by Daniel was excellent!! He tended to our every need and he was very personable. The live band was entertaining as well. The crab dip and honey old bay wings were really good. The cocktails were great too. I will be definitely going back!

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  12. MDcouple

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I love Kelsey's, but wouldn't recommend the rib eye steak. It was huge, but overcooked and overseasoned. The Jimmy Lew sandwich was great, the sides good, and the service was great. Very friendly restaurant and we'll continue to frequent them.

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  13. Nancy

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food, everything was fresh and delicious! Portions were big!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My hubby loves the Jimmy Leu chicken sandwich- says it’s the best he’s ever had. I’ve gotten the fish & chips several times and it’s always good!

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  15. Edwardo

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server Jackie was outstanding friendly and attentive never over bearing a true delight.

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  16. JenniferH

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorite place for good food and warm atmosphere. Great to visit day or two before St. Patrick’s Day to beat the rush

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  17. SKlovesdogs

    Baltimore

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Our server asked the table if we wanted to started with drinks but inexplicably left the table before taking everyone’s order. After an extremely long wait for our appetizers, all food, including the appetizers came out together with the entrees. The server indicated since we ordered them at the same time she lit them all in together thinking that’s how we wanted them! So, it’s was our fault??!! The food was good as always but the service was less than friendly and quite poor.

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  18. CatherineB

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always hood good and great service, especially when Dawn is our waitress.

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  19. RobertG

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Party of 6, please. It's been years since we have been here. Probably a lunch visit 10+ years ago. Tonight was a farewell for our 2nd semester college student heading back to campus. All reported their meals were tasty and the clean plates were proof. Even the picky eater! Garrett, our server, was friendly/welcoming and attentive. Food came out quickly, arrived all at once and delivered hot. Plating was nice. Portions were appropriate for the price. Our only "complaint" would be the temperature near the front windows. It was cold, not cool when the temperature was in the low 40's. Not really a complaint, just plan ahead. Overall, a very enjoyable evening. Give them a try.

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  20. BarryF

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the perfect restaurant for an evening out with friends -- good food, good drink, excellent friendly service. The menu is extensive but not over the top, and there are many choices for those with food allergies. I love this place and will keep coming back for sure.

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  21. GeneM

    Baltimore

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Kelseys is consistently good, food and service. Definitely recommend

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  22. TomD

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    New Years Eve

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  23. erjohns

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We had reservations in the dining room for 6:15. Got there a little bit early. Ordered right away, and it took an hour for our food to arrive, and it wasn't very good. The 4 baked oysters were not piping hot as baked oysters normally are. They had obviously been sitting a while. The steak on my wife's Black and Blue salad was not hot. The waiter didn't provide a steak knife, and he wasn't anywhere to be found. So, my wife had to try to cut the steak with a butter knife. My Caesar Salad had some of the toughest, unappetizing chicken I have ever seen, Plus, it was blackened when I asked explicitly for it to be grilled. The waiter never stopped back to ask us how our food was. You really need to improve all facets of your dining experience. As it was, I felt cheated out of a nice night out.

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  24. LPD2

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went there with three generations of family. Everyone found something they would enjoy, and the execution was right on. The menu is nicely diverse from a few Irish specialties to burgers and entrees, and sandwiches and salads. The room was packed and the noise level fairly loud, but it wasn’t really a problem - just limited our ability to have conversations beyond the person next to you.

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  25. LexW

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The food itself was pretty good; we had the Reuben and Corned Beef and Cannage and a few appetizers (definitely try the Maryland Deviled Eggs). Thé drink wasn’t good at all, I had the Orange Thyme Old Fashioned and it came without the stuffed ice cube and tasted more like DayQuil. Service was a bit slow, but the servers were nice.

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  26. RichardT

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Meatloaf was better than anticipated and it was wrapped in bacon. What's not better with bacon! Waiter recommended the bread pudding, said it was really good. It was good, but just not great.

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  27. MikeHikeEat

    Washington DC

    150 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The fish and chips are always great. The crab cake blend could benefit from a bit more lump versus back-fin.

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  28. Burger

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Didn’t like the loud Irish music over our conversation

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  29. SaraT

    Baltimore

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy Irish dishes as well as American standards. Seafood special that day was well prepared.

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  30. Bara5

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When I went into the restaurant, the staff had my reservation and a table for six was set up and ready to go. Three of us had the meatloaf dinner and it was delicious. Everyone else who didn’t have the meatloaf said their dinner was excellent. The atmosphere was pleasant and our waitress was really nice. This was a good choice for our group to come together and check on each other while eating a delicious meal together.

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  31. FranS

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Kelsey's! The service was excellent from Daniel, and everyone's food came out in generous portions that were really good--hot turkey sandwich, baked crusted cod, chicken marsala, and fried chicken salad--and served at the right temperature. Kelsey's is a great place for a late lunch--quiet and thoroughly enjoyable!

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  32. TomG

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great home cooked Irish meals. Solid beer selection changes routinely.

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  33. RichardM

    Baltimore

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always good food and service. Can't miss with this restaurant

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  34. DateDiners

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great place for Irish food, oysters, and also for watching sports. Love the Smith Island cake!

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  35. Deanna

    Baltimore

    192 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    192 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Their ribeye entree was simply not good. The first time we ordered this entree (last year or so), it was very good. The last time and this time, it was nothing short of bad. The quality of the meat was subpar. I'm not sure who their meat supplier it, but I get better cuts of ribeye from Giant. Additionally, the steak was not cooked to temp, as requested. Also, the mashed potatoes that accompanied the steak were tasteless and dry. At $32, this meal was waaay overpriced. The other entree we ordered was the pot pie. The crust was not buttery and flaky, but rather powdery (weird) and the contents lacked flavor. We were most disappointed in both meals, overall.

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  36. CatherineB

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service as always!

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  37. MikeR

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food from appetizer to dessert was excellent and included some great handcrafted cocktails.

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  38. Sm9876

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as well as our server. I know it can be tough dealing with a table of old ladies but he was great!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    175 reviews

    4.0

    175 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Went for dinner. The Sheppards pie was great. The hamburger and fries were good. The fish and chips I would avoid. The breading is very heavy and it is not at all typical for fish and chips. Service was slow and inattentive.

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  40. Lvtoeat

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The $18 chicken pot pie was runny and lacked an appreciable amount of chicken. The vegetables were under cooked. Best not to spend your hard earned dollars at Kelsey’s.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room is rated 4.8 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room

8480 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Normandy Shop Center Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Ellicott City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking for your private party or dining experience!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Javier Gomez Rincon
  • Entertainment
    Check our website for upcoming events. www.KelseysRestaurant.com
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 418-9076
  • Catering
    We handle every aspect of your catering needs. Join us in our Private Room, with its own entrance, bathrooms, and bar. Seating up to 125. If not here, Kelsey's can come to you!. Just call and ask for our Catering Event Coordinator. 410-418-9076
  • Private party facilities
    Kelsey's is proud to offer its distinctive private dining services for your next event. Come visit our NEW PRIVATE DINING Room! Whether you are celebrating a wedding, a graduation, an anniversary, or even a cook-out, Kelsey's can customize a menu and provide and ambiance suitable for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Shelby Stephenson: (410) 418-9076
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