The Irish Legend
8933 S Archer Ave, Willow Springs, IL, 60480
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Address :
8933 S Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL, 60480 - Phone (708) 330-5264
- Website https://www.theirishlegend.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Alvina C.
Pineapple upside down martini special! Yes please and thank you!!! Went here recently on a Saturday night. Not a huge amount of people but nice place to chill and have a drink with friends. Wish the kitchen was open later would've like to have some grub with my lovely liquid libation. The parking lot can get pretty full so there is extra parking across the street (safety first everyone!---cars go flying down archer). Drink specials were good, will have to return when the kitchen is open.
(3)Ambrose E.
The restaurant was great but the service was even better. Cold beer, good food, fun service. I highly recommend stopping by. The only drawback is this hobo named Joe who is always wearing shorts and stinking like butt sweat and cheetos....I think he lives upstairs.
(5)Kim C.
We decided to come here for some dinner during a bike race that was being held right out front, which is here every year. You would think with the event coming here every year at the same time the restaurant would be a bit more prepared. They were out of basically every side including FRENCH FRIES, which was a little annoying. Also there were not enough chairs on the outside balcony for as many tables. They had two privet parties booked that same day and one of the parties had not even shown up yet (wasted un-used space). Now for the food. There was absolutely nothing special about the food. Fish and chips (chips=Mac n cheese because they were out) was bland, Reuben was OK, burger was tried and old, the only good thing about this place is they make the drinks strong! Oh and also beware of the bar stool type chairs they have outside, they are old and rotted from the inside-out.
(3)Tony H.
This place is a nice get away to have a couple beers and hang out with some friends. There's a variety of people who seem to come here which makes it easy to feel comfortable regardless what time you stop in. Bartenders always seem friendly and most are straight from Ireland. This is a genuine Irish pub that has a great relaxing atmosphere and good bar food.
(5)Ashley G.
I want to love this place. The old house vibe with reading nook is adorable; two outdoor spaces with a trickling waterfall is majestic; the possibility of being locked in a bathroom by a ghost is AWESOME. However, the service continues to be mediocre. I have gone at lunchtime, dinner time, and happy hour, and I am always greeted by the same slow, inattentive service. The food is okay. The menu has improved with time, and they have one of the best beer menus in the area. I would increase my visits if I could just get a server to greet me within five minutes of entering the establishment and continue to check on me regularly throughout my stay.
(3)Sally S.
My girlfriend introduced me to this place recently, wonderful aura & ambiance. The reason for my 2 stars is directly applied for lack of customer service in a timely manner as well as for the platinum blonde named "Lindsay" or "Lindsey." We took a seat at a small table near the bar area and sat there unattended, our heads spinning left and right after a good 10 minutes. ***Please keep in mind the business was not at all packed or busy. There had to have been 10 people around us - predominantly men.*** We noticed a couple come in several minutes AFTER we had taken a seat and were unattended still. Platinum blonde Lindsay/Lindsey had decided to leave the bar area in which she was originally stationed and lightly occupied and attended to the couple after she had made CLEAR EYE CONTACT WITH ME minutes prior. I find this very unprofessional, repulsive and am disappointed in this type of demeanor. Women should empower each other, not go against each other like cats and dogs. Otherwise, Jessica - thank you for fulfilling our evening. Jessica was our waitress and she was a sweetheart! My girlfriend had chardonnay and I, moscato, very refreshing and well enjoyed. We devoured chicken wraps which were tasty and ended with a chocolate cake which was delectable!!! Will I be back? Surely - but I hope to encounter better customer service.
(2)David N.
Sunday afternoon...pretty empty....seated quick...and left to sit. Self-absorbed bartender painting her nails; an oblivious waitress texting on her phone at an adjacent table; and a 10 minute wait before a waitress from the banquet room next to the main bar walked over and apologized for the wait (should've apologized for the ignorant staff). Once we were taken care of, drinks and food came at a steady pace. Drink prices were market, with a few specials. Food came out questioningly fast, however everything was enjoyed. Tried the Fried Pickles and Irish Nachos...both worthy of any bar appetizer menu. Seems to have the makings of a decent "pub", just needs some tightening up, cleaning up...and letting go.
(3)Dan B.
Off of Archer Avenue in Willow Springs, right across the street from the Willowbrook Ballroom sits an old building now known as The Irish Legend. But the legends here are more than just Irish as this particular location is known for more than just being a bar and restaurant. Before I go over the restaurant in its current incarnation, I should probably touch on the history of the building itself. The building was said to be owned by the Capone gang in the 1920s and was used as a speakeasy and a brothel. They had actually built tunnels that went under the street to the ballroom (at the time called the O'Henry Ballroom) to sneak patrons in and out of the building without being seen by any law enforcement that might be nearby. These tunnels were also apparently used for transporting bodies out to the woods located behind the building. In the dozen or so years since I first visited this place it's been a variety of restaurants. When I first was here it was Cavallones West Pizza, after that it was closed for a while and became Rico D's Pizzaeria, then it was called Frankie's Roadhouse, then the Stag's Head and now it's the Irish Legend. The other interesting note about this building is that it's apparently haunted, under several of its previous incarnation various paranormal tours (usually around Halloween) have been given out of the building and its history. The building was even featured a few years back on an A&E ghost hunters style show called "Paranormal Cops". While these tours don't seem to be offered under its current ownership it's quite a popular destination for folks looking to visit a spooky eatery in Chicagoland. As far as the establishment itself, Irish Legend is an Irish Bar and Grill style eatery. It now has more of a sports bar feel to it, complete with a loud Juke box style system pumping in pop music. There isn't a whole lot of space to eat on the inside, and lots of people seem to opt to eat outside on the patio. Shortly after walking in we were seated and looked over the menu. I decided to go for the Macaroni and Cheese as my entree. My order was placed and within about 10 minutes my food was ready. The Mac and Cheese I received came with much thicker than normal noodles, I wouldn't say these noodles are actually macaroni but some other type of pasta. The mac and cheese was tasty, and had little bits of bacon to add some extra flavor. It was quite a bit of food overall. I was very happy with the food and even more pleased with my service as I got constant quick drink refills from the very attentive waitress. Overall I was pleased with my visit to The Irish Legend, and plan to return again at some point. I'm going to give it four stars. An interesting location, with good food, good service at a fair price.
(4)Al K.
Good food, good beer selection, live music frequently, and excellent atmosphere! It's a very authentic Irish-style pub/restaurant. The only negative is the service. We've been here a dozen times and we *always* have to flag down the wait staff. After we finally order another round, it takes far too long to get the drinks, even when the place is relatively empty. That said, we still love Irish Legend and continue to visit regularly.
(4)Ronald L.
Food is great, atmosphere and staff are great, we had a high school reunion here, and we hosted 2 birthday parties in December and the staff and the accommodations were excellent, our friends liked it and booked a birthday party also in December. I do however frown on them not following up on my 86 year old father tripping and falling in a pothole in the parking lot and received a sprained arm. (He wasn't drinking) so I hope the fix their lot, and maybe add some lighting outside
(4)Doug R.
Came here after my daughter was craving chicken pot pie based off of "yelp" reviews. The chicken pot pie "looked" good but crust was undercooked" and lacked actual pieces of chicken. My son had the cheeses cheese burger, which he devoured!! Cheeses and cooked to perfection. I had the shepherds pie which again lacked meat??? Come here for the atmosphere and the service. Skip the "legendary Irish" fare. Plenty other places in the area to get that.
(3)Livvy O.
At first, I was a little skeptical but this place really surprised me. Very nice ambiance and decor on the inside. It's a very homey feeling. Clean bathrooms for a pub. The servers were friendly. Now to the good part....best fish and chips I've ever had!! I was not expecting much since I've been disappointed so many time before with how other places prepare their fish and chips. Their fish tasted really fresh and the batter tasted homemade with a perfect crisp to it. Ohhh and the fries...I couldn't stop eating them! The fries also very fresh and crispy. It was all you can eat fish and chips Friday's but honestly, the one plate filled me up with 3 fish servings with fries. Even my boyfriend loved it, and he doesn't like fish! Lastly, we had their chocolate cake for dessert...very moist with whip cream!! Mmmm.... Can't wait to go back for their fish and chips!! :-)
(5)K M.
This is a beautiful bar. Food is just average. Drinks are watered down. Service is very, very poor. It doesn't appear there is any real management that monitors the waitresses. It's a free for all. I've been here several times since I live nearby. Every time I'm in there all the waitresses are huddled in a corner laughing, talking and not doing their job. When they do wait on you they act like they are doing you a favor. Also, the bar is very noisy. Hard to talk to the person next to you. I won't be back. I'm surprised this place is still in business.
(2)Tom F.
I was in the area for a wake and this place was next do... I am irish.. So, i had to go take this place on... It was great irish food... Nice people... I would go again... They got places to sit and hang outside... Full bar... If you want irish food... You need to go here.. They do it right...
(5)Sheri L.
This is a summertime favorite of mine. Complete with two outdoor seating areas (a waterfall in one of them), it is a great spot to kick back a few beers with friends on a beautiful summer night. There's a lot of "Legend" to this building... stories of hauntings, tunnels & Capone's gang. Most of the staff here seem to not know the history, but a few can give you some good stories from their own accounts or from tales word of mouth. This adds a little intrigue while here, the woman's bathroom always has me a little spooked, as I've heard a few stories of sightings in there. The food here is great! Friday all you can eat fish and chips, let me tell you the cod pieces are flaky and huge... well worth the deal. If you eat more than 5 pieces, you're a champ! The mac & Cheese and shepherd's pie are also very good. Excellent selection of beer here! Quite a bit on tap, and the bottles fill the gap. Service here can be hit or miss. It seems some of the servers get 'uneven' table distribution. It also seems I tend to get the server who is bombarded with tables. Some visits, they're super attentive and prompt. Other days you're left hanging with an empty bottle and searching the place for your server. It's never been enough to turn me away from here, but I also come in knowing this is a possibility. Overall a great time is always had at the Irish Legend. We've turned a few friends into regulars here as well.
(4)Susan M.
Big fan of this Irish pub. It's said to have all sorts of cool history being a gangster hangout with underground tunnels to the dance hall across the street, but not sure if those stories are true. I plan on asking one of the employees next time we belly up to the bar -- this time we sat outside on the deck facing Archer. It was awesome. Cozy, wooded, good tunes -- really nice. A heard a strong Irish brogue from the guy who brought out our food and that made me feel good about our choices -- Irish nachos with Irish Cheddar, bacon, green onions - ridiculously awesome!!, Fish Fry -- delicate, flaky, delish, and a really nice salad. I can't wait to go back for a live band out under the stars!
(4)Amanda B.
I like this place but there was a hiccup the first time I went. It's close to my house, so it's convenient when my man and I want to have a drink. The first time we went, we had dinner and drinks. I ordered the salmon. I got a few bites in and realized the middle was COLD. Cold fish is not acceptable. I rarely send food back, but I did. Meanwhile, I sipped my Magner's and watched my fiancé devour his food. When it returned, all was well. Since then, I've been back a few times. Last time, I had the Chicken Pesto sandwich. They have excellent drink specials and a bunch of TVs. When it gets warmer, I'd like to spend time on their patio.
(3)Helen H.
We stopped here for lunch on a Thursday. Had delicious corned beef sandwiches (and they accommodated me by putting mine on sourdough bread instead of the marble rye.) The salad and beer were served right away, with the sandwiches soon after. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. Now that we have tried this spot, we will definitely come back again!
(5)Kevin B.
We stopped in here before we went across the street to the Willowbrook Ballroom for the Tuesday Country dance. I have to say we were unimpressed with the barmaids. We sat at the bar, but I guess since we weren't regulars we really weren't that important. It wasn't busy and the rest sitting at the bar seemed to know the barmaids, so they all got good service and conversation. We got acknowledged when we flagged her down between chatting with her regulars.
(2)Mike C.
The ambience, the food, the wait staff and the pricing make Irish Legend the place to go!!!! they are very accomodating and the pricing is very affordable. The entertainment can vary from Irish Folk to rock and roll, the outside deck and Patio area are great alternatives during the summer months.For a great dining experience in a casual atmospere, come become part of the Legend. My entire family really enjoys the whole experience. the french onion soup is a must have, fantastic burgers, shepard's pie and fish and chips. A great fire place and plenty of T.V.s so you never miss the big game. Hats off the Vincent Patrick and his crew
(5)Scott T.
This is a great place to stop on a Harley ride. It's right in the middle of the forest preserves. The service on the front patio can be slow/spotty. The best service is inside, at the front bar. I love this place, but if there were one thing to improve, it would be the service outside. The food is pretty good, but I guess that could be improved as well, not that it's lacking. It's pretty good.
(4)Turbo T.
The ambience is very good. We went on a Thursday and it was not very crowded. Location is perfect. They had some Irish beers. Tried the cidre beer. It was sweet. Also they had a corona for $3 on Thursday. The food is not bad. Same with the service. May go again.
(3)Meredith C.
I'm a sucker for Irish pubs having spent some time in Ireland a few years back visiting my people. :) This place was a warm and welcome break from the freezing damp night outside. The layout is extremely cool. There are either two bars or one wraps around to another room. There is a lot of wood and the feel of the whole place is cozy and friendly. We walked in to hear the band we came to see blaring and to the feel of a roaring fire in the fireplace behind us. The rooms smelled of scrumptious fish & chips which immediately made me wish we'd skipped our dinner and come here early. It smelled amazing. I will be revisiting for dinner. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the bizarre mix of clientele (could be that the band brought in their own crowd and the rest were regulars, but it was STRANGE and the patronage to RC products. YUCK! Can I get a mixed drink south of 290 that isn't made with RC? Blech!
(4)Larry T.
Went here on a Saturday afternoon and when we first pulled up I thought the place was great had a lot of character they have outside patio plenty of tables,they had bags going looks like an outdoor stage for bands this place is cool not a suburban storefront bar you guys have to check these places out. Cool old tile in the bathroom nice. Here's what I'd like to get across to younger generation just because the place looks old doesn't mean there's old people in there that are crabby and stink give a place a chance. You might learn something like etiquette and manners in a bar. This is a great area Willowsprings nice people rich and medium class. And they all seem to get along I liked it I'm going to have to come back when the band is playing oh yeah the food was awesome good flavor Corn beef sandwich wt marble rye Parmesan fries ice cold drinks going down smooth and easy on the pocket and the bartender waitresses wow hot hot hot.
(4)Ivette S.
We recently went to this place because we always pass by and see tons of cars, so we figured we'd check it out. We got the shepherds pie for dinner and it wasn't that great. It had an immense amount of mashed potatoes and the filling which includes ground beef and vegetables needed more seasoning. It was just ok. We also had the chicken pot pie and that was pretty good, good filling and excellent crust. The beer selection is great and they have live music. Good neighborhood bar, good ambiance, a little loud because it does fill up fast. Cool little place feels homey.
(3)Kathy D.
Fabulous time! I was there on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day-it was very festive and lively, with an authentic Irish band, step dancers, and a bagpipe. The staff was attentive and cute with their Irish painted faces. Food was good: I especially recommend the Irish Nachos! It was a bit too crowded for my tastes, but I will definitely come back another time to check it out again!
(5)Jeff G.
Decent food....slow service outside. The building is awesome and its supposed to be haunted.
(3)Jim M.
First time here. Pretty happening for early on a Sat Nite. Great atmosphere, great service. Will be back.
(4)Marty G.
We have known about this place and it's history. I am SO glad to say that this place is finally AWESOME! It looks great, cool easy atmosphere, and FINALLY they have an AWESOME TEAM! I reserved the back room for my Engagement Party last weekend. I was apprehensive at first. Is this place different than it has been? Will they deliver and make my guests happy? Well, first we met with Vendy for a taste testing. WOW - Blown away - I could not believe that this super flavorful food is coming from an Irish Pub and Restaurant! Maybe they are just trying to Wow us now but can they repeat it on the party, especially for 50 plus guests? We went with our gut instinct and chose them for our Engagement Party. Game Time - They day is here and the Party is about to start. Will the Chicken, Salmon, and Fillet the guest ordered be as awesome as it was 4 weeks ago? Judging by the smiles of my guests bite after bite and ALL the COMPLIMENTS we received about the place later - I have to say we made the BEST choice! This place really has it all now - The Perfect Trifecta! Great Place, Great Food, Great Service. The roasted chicken is one of the best dinners I have ever had! Thank you so much to Vendy (manager), Jose (the Chef), Sean, Karolina and all the rest of the staff for making our Party Perfect! We will definitely make trips from time to time to enjoy the great food and remember the great night we had!
(5)Liz C.
I've only been here once. We sat at the bar, as a fresh 21 year old when we came, the bartender spoiled me...and that's all I really remember. It was a fantastic night! Just a warning : probably not a typical experience. It was dead when we came. I can't understand why. It's a cool place!
(4)Rachael R.
Went here in group of four on a Sunday afternoon and had the worst dining experience of my life. The place was moderately busy but we were seated right away. The waitress got our drinks and then took 20 minutes to come back to take our order. We ordered a corned beef sandwhich, two orders of irish nachos, a grilled cheese, and an order of fried pickles. 50 solid minutes later one order of the irish nachos and the fried pickles came out and it took another 30 MINUTES to bring out the entrees which then they only gave me HALF of the grilled cheese sandwhich!!! and when i asked the waitress she said she had no idea why they did that?! The waitress said the time issue was a problem with the kitchen, however, everyone who sat down after us got all their food in a timely manner. She put in for another grilled cheese but after another 20 minutes of it not coming out i told her i didnt want the sandwhich just give me my check. We had asked to have the bills seperate when we ordered since we were with another couple, and another 20 minutes passed until we were handed a single check. Had to track her down AGAIN and ask her to correct it which then took another 15 minutes, and we immediately handed her our credit cards which then we put on our coats and sat there for another solid 15 minutes to have our cards ran. It was horrendous!!! we were there for 2 hours for LUNCH!!! I have never complained about service before like this and this was the first time i actually DID NOT leave a tip. Left a bad taste in my mouth and we WILL NOT be returning there... EVER!
(1)Greg C.
I've been here a few times and it's been very good. The last time I went was definitely not the case. Oh, and it was NOT crowded: a table of 2 on the patio and maybe 9 people in the bar area. We were optimistic, but it turned out less than wonderful. Waited about 10 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us on the patio (despite 2 servers going in/out multiple times) before heading in to grab menus. Drink orders were taken and then another 10 minutes before they arrived. Two Guinness and 2 milks for the kids. Guinness were expertly poured and delicious, so at least that was good. Chicken fingers and fries for kids were fine. Wife's pesto chicken sandwich was a somewhat small piece of chicken, but otherwise okay. Nothing exceptionally good or bad about it. My steak sandwich was terrible. Meat was tough, chewy, and thin. Bread was cold and flavorless. I've had that steak sandwich a couple times previously and it was awesome, but something went drastically wrong on this night. Maybe it was just an off night for the cook or kitchen, but it was bad enough that when the server came around to ask how everything was, we said the sandwich was not good. When the bill came, the manager had taken it off, which was definitely appreciated. Overall, service was slow, steak sandwich was terrible, and all other food was nothing particularly great. Guinness was best part of evening. I will go back, but only because I've had a few other visits and everything was awesome. At on St. Patrick's Day and it was some of the best shepherd's pie I've had.
(3)Lisa H.
I am torn with this review because I like Staggs Head but not a big fan of the change over. The place itself is great, it's huge and has lots of space both in and outdoors. The food however was less then desirable when we were there two weeks ago. I have cream of chicken soup, it came with out any chicken in and no crackers. After I asked the 3rd person to stop at our table for crackers she brought me cold bread that was very stale. Two people ordered fish and chips and the fish was very fishy and could not be eaten, the pieces that were okay we over breaded and not good anyway. I was also confused by the menu I wanted grilled cheese but their's have rib meat in it, which is fine if that is what you want but that is not grilled cheese. We never saw the same server twice we were help by 3 waitresses and a bar tender, which when you are looking for good service is not the way to go. I will probably go back one more time and see if they can redeem themselves but otherwise I would guess it will be a new place soon based on the new quality of food.
(2)Martina M.
I have changed my mind about this place! After returning a few times, particularly on Saturday, Feb. 9th, prior to attending a dance across the street at the Willowbrook Ballroom. I will not go into details about my B.L.T. sandwich, but I won't be getting one soon. I must say they have great service but the food was not great. I did complain about my B.L.T. to our server, and she gave us a dessert on the house. My sister-in-law got the fish & chips & also mentioned that it wasn't the best. I'll leave it at that.
(2)Terry D.
This was not my first time dining at The Irish Legend, but it was by far the best time we have had here! The reason we came back was for the delicious baked french onion soup! Friday afternoons usually are not that busy here but today was quite crowded, even though there was only one bartender we were seated quickly and our drinks came fast! To start off an excellent Guinness pour! with a shamrock and everything! For lunch we had the Shepherds Pie and Lamb Shank! YUM. Even though the bartender was very busy with a full bar and many tables, the service was still impeccable! She even must have heard us taking about my niece's birthday, because at the end of the meal she brought us a piece of bread pudding with a candle! She really made my niece's birthday lunch special! We will be back, the food ambience and service was great! and that bread pudding was to die for! Thank you Irish Legend!!
(5)Jeffrey H.
Great Irish Bar near Palos Forest Preserve. The food is A-Ok and the drinks are great. Nothing like drinking a cold beer after getting off the MTB trails.
(4)Jan E.
I had the skirt steak with Spanish rice. Very tasty. Great place for dinner with friends.
(4)Brien A.
I stopped in this place a few months ago because it looked interesting. I am so glad that I did. I have been back several times. We stopped in last night and they had Hooked on Sonics band rocking it out in the dining room, What a treat! The staff is very friendly, the food is very good, the prices are fair but its the atmosphere that I love. Oh yea they pour a pretty darn good Guinness too.
(5)Jeff K.
I will start saying by they have real good chicken sandwiches. But since it has been sold after being the Stags Head the service was awful. I took my dad there and we had two pricey steaks, that were not cooked like we asked. Plus the part that bothered me is we sat there for 45 minutes to wait for 2 steaks in a empty restaurant. I went and tracked down our waitress while she was talking to all her friends. I admit i used to stop in there for a few beers and listen to live music. But after that horrible service I havent been back in 7 months.
(2)TJ M.
Terrible service. Only one male staff seemed concern that the service was bad. Took forever to get served, after I went and confroned the waitress. Then forever to get the meal. Owner apoligized later but I suspect the waitresses are always inadequate. Will not return.
(3)T B.
two words: irish nachos!!!
(5)Don P.
Wrote a glowing review of the place 2 years ago, when under other management and called Stag's Head. Recently returned, for a dinner and then a lunch, and discovered that the food and service had slipped considerably. Thought it odd, that for an all you can eat fish and chips Friday night, you got charged extra if you dared to ask for additional tartar sauce for your second plate of fish. They just didn't seem to get it. Good thing I didn't dare ask for an additional lemon wedge. Perhaps a way for them to get you to second guess asking for more......? Wouldn't go back
(2)Carol K.
A nice location at the edge of the forest -- The Irish Legend has some great outdoor patios to sit and enjoy a cold one and some of their food. Know that this place has a rich history- there are rumors is is haunted, was a speakeasy back in the 1920's, housed some of Capone's men, was a brothel, the legacies go on and on. Truth be told- while no one really has the full history- given the proximity to the workers working on the I&IM canal, the train service from Chicago to Willow springs back in the day, AND the fact that there was no local police governance- I suspect between all of these stories there is some truth. While I like this place (and liked it in it's last iteration as the Stag's Head)- the service is sketchy -sometimes quite good and other times non existent. On Sundays-you are likely to hear live Irish music in the afternoon as a group of Irish music makers, Murphy Roche, call The Irish Legend home and it makes for a great way to wile away a Sunday afternoon with a cold one in your hand. The food is typical bar fare with burgers and fries being my "go to" food of choice. My friend always likes their fries- as they are crispy on the outside reminding me of twice fried fries. On our most recent visit- they were out of Guinness (really? and they call themselves an Irish bar?) so we didn't stay long. But on other recent visits- no matter where I sit- out on the front patio, the side patio or even in the main dining room- service comes and goes. We had one amazing server (a woman) who took really good care of us on one of the visits, but I'm not sure if they are understaffed all the time or just don't care but on our other visits we were constantly flagging down someone to fill our empty glasses! If you want guaranteed good service- sit at the bar. The bartenders will take good care of you and even introduce you around if you are new to the place. Plenty of free parking on both sides of the place. And my final tip? If you go and have your heart set on sitting outside? Bring some mosquito repellent. Those buggers are always in big supply!
(3)Frank F.
Tried this place again with pretty much the same results as before.just awful! Irish I never thought to give this place a second chance. Great bar but how is the resturant portion of this place still open? Bad food, and poor service.
(1)Chris M.
First time here, went on a Friday night for dinner. Service was so so, disorganized. Waited 10 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Great specialty cocktail menu!! Irish Nachos were ok, nothing to write home about. We had the corned beef sandwich which was fabulous and grilled cheese sandwich which was cold when it arrived. Decent prices, I'll give it one more try.
(3)Jim D.
Took my lovely wife here for the fourth or fifth time the other night and once again we were not disappointed. The chef, Jose (or in this case O'Jose) has a real knack for combining the right combination of flavors. We both had the chicken this outing and it was delicious. I was slightly disappointed to find out they decided to remove the fillet steak from the menu which was served on a bed of mashed potatoes covered with Jameson sauce (delicious). The dining room and bar have a nice warm ambiance, each with it's own fireplace. In the warmer months the beer garden is very inviting, with a small waterfall and woodsy feel. We were fortunate to find this restaurant buried in the heart of Willow Springs.
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