Shamrock Restaurant
7701 Fitzgerald Rd., Thurmont, MD, 21788
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Address :
7701 Fitzgerald Rd.
Thurmont, MD, 21788 - Phone (301) 271-2912
- Website https://www.shamrockrestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Scott H.
If you are over 40, you have been here before. You know the type of joint built in the 1960s with almost no update since. I had driven by this place many times over the last 15 years and finally had a chance to stop tonight. You're in Maryland so crabs are going to be on the menu and there's no disappointment here. I started with a cup of the Maryland crab soup it was a little bit salty and canned vegetables, but was otherwise very good. Next up was a trip to the salad bar, and whoa is this something from the 1970s. Small, clean and filled with all sorts of uninspiring salad bar stuff. Someone's grandma is really going to like it. However, I forgot to mention that Ice-T. I ordered unsweetened iced tea and was given my own little one quart pitcher with huge lemon and a big spoon with two straws. Absolutely delicious. I decided to splurge and went with the $24 crab imperial. Holy cow. Delicious. Loaded with lump crab with just a hint of spices and topped with a browned topping likely made with eggs, mustard and seasonings. Service was excellent, thanks to David. Some dude was looking for a free smoke from the staff and none were to be found. David did a great job dealing with a talkative customer. It was fun to watch. I took it as s good sign that no one in the kitchen smoked. So, I am giving this place four stars where 3 stars is average diner food. There is potential here but it's time to leave behind the vestiges of the 60's.
(4)Pete A.
Have driven by so many times, we figured "why not?" Stopped in after Brunswick graduation ceremony. Wish we hadn't. Our first impression was the smell - it smells BAD in there. Like horses. We were literally wondering if they had recently renovated a barn and turned it into a restaurant. Maybe it's smelly only after heavy rains, but after sampling the food quality, I don't want to find out anything more about this place. We werent that hungry and only ordered small items - soups and apps, because we didnt want to stay too long. The slow service kept us there. The ham and bean soup was lukewarm at best, while my son's chowder was almost boiling. Probably too long in the microwave is my guess. I ordered the "Irish Nachos" and while I appreciate the attempt to create something new...taste your own damn food once in a while, Shamrock. The Irish Nachos are flat out DISGUSTING. Nacho cheese with sauerkraut does not a good pairing make. And 10 bucks for glorified tater tots, processed nacho cheese and canned sauerkraut is just plain greedy. My father in law ordered the Reuben and asked to share with my mother in law. Server brought it out with no extra plate... She had to use a saucer from her cold soup to eat from. Prices are high. Food is not fresh, prepared poorly and served without care. I'm avoiding this place forever.
(1)Steve K.
Another fabulous meal at the Shamrock. Always the crab cakes. If only we lived closer, we could try the beef stew made with Guiness, crab dip, and other great dishes. What most people think of as "home cooking" is just truck stop road-kill, but the Shamrock is the real deal. Not fancy, actually better than fancy. Served in a gracious setting with a strong Irish flavor. By the way, the bread is to die for, covered with a cloth napkin. Others' hands do not touch it.
(5)Chef A.
I'll get right to the point, becasue even after editing this review, it is pretty damn long. The décor of the main dining area was that of wood trim flanked by white and green paint that matched the table linens. There were also many knick-knacks lining the walls and window sills which too reflect the attributes of the Emerald Isle. I ordered the shepherd's pie. Salad came with my meal so I walked to the alcove where I was told the salad bar would be. It took a moment to realize that a shoulder high partition separated the seating area from the salad bar in the open dining room. About fifteen minuets after placing my order, (which was more than enough time to eat my salad) my main entree arrived. From the first bite, one can taste the lamb. This was consists throughout the entire meal. Corn carrots and peas make up a good part of the vegetables that accompanied the massive chunks of meat. Having eaten real shepherd's pie in both Scotland and Ireland, I have to say hands down without exaggeration that this was the best pie I have had in past ten years. To finish off the meal, an Irish toffee custard was finally presented. A perfect end to the perfect meal. With tax and tip the grand total comes in well under $25. This is a pretty good value considering the quantity and quality of fine dining options available in the region can easily exceed this price point. Normally, at this point one might wish to polish off the evening with a pint of Guinness where one could possibly here the phrase, "Eireann go Brach ! Sláinte!" (Long live Ireland! Cheers!) For those who have never experienced the joys of Guinness, all I can say, it's not a beer for a timid, and trust me, as a twenty years Guinness drinker, even today it can still put up a heck of a fight a few hours and a few pints later.
(5)Ilona K.
The food was good, as was the service. I have a feeling though that more people go to this restaurant because of the unique decor and location.
(3)Peter Q.
Kitchy little restaurant. Read some of the reviews before stopping so we went in knowing what to expect. Staff was friendly and the place is definitely a throwback to years gone by, but that's not all bad... Our food was very good and we all left happy.
(3)Aaron H.
In my opinion, this place is a little overpriced for what it is. The food isn't terrible, it just isn't worth the $20+ average on an entree. A piece of kale on the plate does not make a meal fancy. The atmosphere is nice, however the service was less than friendly. All in all not a bad place to stop if passing through the area if you don't mind spending the money.
(3)Dave L.
The hamburger and fries that I had for dinner was really good and the decor was attractive and well done.
(5)Mother R.
You gotta love old country decor with,,,duh,,,lots of shamrocks.....and sweet little old ladies chuckling. If you can handle that, then you'll love the country fare that goes with it. We've passed this place for over 30 years and finally stopped. Soooo glad. Beer battered haddock fried crunchy and served on a thick bun with homemade applesauce and a giant dill pickle. Salad bar that included better than usual sides. Don't miss the Apple cider vinaigrette. Didn't have time for the pie, but will find an excuse to stop again on our way through Thurmont soon.
(4)Scott V.
I love Ireland, and the kitsch they sell in the giftshop area is endearing. However, the food here is not even mediocre, and they charge about twice as much as they should. Steer clear.
(1)Robin R.
17 yrs had passed since my last visit and I will make sure not to allow THAT to happen again. Check the farm fresh menu.....I had lamb.....drool....it was so dang good and the gravy was FABULOUS also ordered was egg plant lasagna both can with the salad bar and fresh bread. Our lunch turned into a 3 hr chat and not once did we feel pressured to give up the table. Hint....you must get a window seat just beautiful on the rainy day we were there as the clouds lifted off the mountain...call ahead to reserve just incase. :)
(5)Scott B.
I decided to stay in Thurmont MD overnight due to it's close proximity to Gettysburg PA without Gettysburg prices and tourist chaos. Thurmont MD is a quiet town just below the PA border perhaps 16-18 Miles from Gettysburg PA. The choice to stay here turned out to be a really great one when the Shamrock Restaurant was suggested to us as a possible dinner location by the hotel we had booked into. We arrived at the Shamrock restaurant for late dinner around 8:30 pm. It is located right on rte. 15. If your coming from the south go the 300 more yards you are instructed to do by the huge billboard. If you don't you end up on a backroad. The Shamrock isn't necessarily an Irish restaurant. It's more of an overdone Irish themed restaurant( see pictures) it has a small Irish gift shop area as you walk in the front door for the main dining room not the lounge area. The decor is cute and reminded me of the type of place my Irish Nana would love. We were greeted by a very pleasant and friendly older woman and sat right away. The open dining room layout had only a few tables occupied. Our waiter was very pleasant, personable and had a deep knowledge of the menu. The dinner menu had a pretty wide range of American dishes on it. Very few Irish dishes. No Bangers and mashed here folks. The tap selection was limited. Only 2 Irish beers. Guinness stout and Harp. They did have Magner's in bottles. Only 1 whiskey from Ireland, Jameson. I decided on the crab cake sandwich. When your in MD you gotta have something with crabs in the ingredients IMO. My Uncle got Cod with tomatoes. Mine was absolutely delicious. He said his was good. The crab cake was about 99% crab! For a small extra charge you can get salad bar. Some meals come with it. The Salad bar was actually a little hard to find. It's on the wall separating the lounge from the dining room. The salad bar was small and offered limited basic salad items. Don't forget to slice yourself some bread to go with your salad. Super good! After dinner we both had dessert. The apple pie was really good. The lemon Meringue pie my Uncle had could have used more time baking but I was told it was good. We spent an hour in the Lounge after dinner talking with the staff and long term bartender enjoying cold beers. A lot of fun. The entire staff was efficient and friendly. I'm happy that restaurants like the Shamrock, in the day and age of corporate/ chain restaurants still exists. I would definitely return to the Shamrock. If your in Thurmont and not sure where to get dinner or a "Luncheon" try the Shamrock. You will find something on the menu for any taste. I'm not sure what type of allergies they can accommodate. Good: pretty much all of it. Bad: limited Irish dishes and tap selection.
(4)Steven M.
Excellent! Lamb,crab and seafood with salad bar all good irish fare that makes it easy to see why the Shamrock has been so popular for the past 52 years Sorry would have posted a photo of the irish roast duck and haddock we had but I ate it before I could grab my camera- too good to wait
(5)Jaime F.
Turkey bacon sandwich delicious. Tomato soup chunky. Service very quick for a busy Saturday at lunchtime Quaint roadside kind of wonky decor. Good prices
(3)Brandi P.
It me sad to write it... but the Shamrock just isn't the "Gem" it used to. My dad has been returning to this establishment for over 40 years, stopping in every 5 years or so. I believe the last time we stopped in was a good while but the menu has changed and things have just gotten older. Although I can appreciate some "old irish charm", the Shamrock is now smelly, with a pugnent aroma I can only describe as mothballs and sweaty feet. I think its about time they replaced the old dirty carpet, that has sopped up way too much smelly food/water. The food prices were pretty expensive, including the salad bar which I think is seriously lacking. My dad was disappointed to see that they took the homestyle dinner items (i.e. hot roast beef platters, country fried steak) off the menu. I was more disappointed that they had very FEW irish dishes. In fact, I think I counted all of 4 on the entire menu. The waitress informed us that the same family owns the restaurant, however there hasn't been improvement only downfall. Although I can attest that the homemade cobbler was pretty darn good. I'd settle for dessert only.
(2)Leo B.
The review by Scott H convinced us to give it a whirl, and we were pretty happy overall. The decor is like sitting in grandma's parlor, but appears to be well maintained and clean. The salad bar is quite small and reminiscent of one from the 60's and 70's both in physical form factor and the items on it. It offers the first glimpse into whats ahead though with some really tasty fresh bread that you slice yourself. The menu is an interesting mix of Maryland seafood and Irish classics. We tried one of each. The crab imperial had HUGE lumps of crab in it, so big some had to be cut up to fit on a fork. No fillers, just more crab to bind it together. One of the best crab imperials I have ever had. The shepherds pie featured a lot of flavorful falling apart lamb and was made in a small cast iron skillet. If you can get past the decor, small salad bar, and most of the patrons having white hair, the food itself is amazing.
(4)Katina B.
Absolutely amazing!! Service super be and food was outstanding!!! We showed up on father's day, without reservation, yet they squeezed us in with a smile. Service was quick considering that they were so busy. We ordered the prime rib , and the Irish whiskey glazed salmon. We both got a salad bar as a aide, and garlic mashed potatoes. I also ordered a bloody Mary on special for $3.50, and it was quite nice. Not too spicy, just the way I like it. Both of us felt that they were the best we had ever had. It's a must try. They also carry a lot of Irish merchandise, and we couldn't resist to get it.
(5)Jamie M.
A group of us stopped here for dinner after an afternoon of inner tubing. It was quite busy and filled with locals so it took a few minutes to get us seated and they didn't have a very large waiting area so it was cramped quarters as people came and went. They have lots of little Irish knicknacks for sale in the front. I had the chicken sandwich, which was nice for a light dinner (the applesauce that it came with was really good). The other gal in our group had the reuben and said it was okay. The men both ordered the crab salad and some soup and they raved about it. Like Michelle W. said it's a nice local alternative to fast food if you're in the area.
(3)Tricia F.
We've driven by this restaurant many times...finally decided to stop and give it a try. Once you walk thru the door, it's easy to see they wear their name from the inside out! We ordered our dinner then headed to the salad bar. I'm pretty particular and was "wigged out" by the dirty handles on the spoons for the dishes! But the one thing that wigged me out more was the bread. Wonderful loaves of homemade bread waiting for CUSTOMERS to grab a hold and slice their own piece. Yes, they have a paper napkin laid over the top, but I'm sorry...you have no idea who just went to the bathroom and didn't wash their hands!!! I could hardly swallow bites of my dinner just thinking about who had just touched the bread. Ok what was for dinner? The hubster had the steak special. He said it had a good flavour, however left half of the steak on the plate because it came med-well not well done like he wanted it. His baked potato wasn't completely done. I had the half chicken with cranberry sauce. It was very tender but too much to eat. I'm taking it home and will turn it into chicken salad. For dessert we tried (and shared) the coconut cake. It was so moist ~ well more wet than a good moist cake. The coconut was mostly in the icing which was incredibly sweet and you couldn't really enjoy it. One bite and I laid my fork down.
(2)Kelly W.
We went to Shamrock Restaurant after spending a day at Cunningham Falls State Park. What a good decision! The staff were gracious, inviting, friendly, and very knowledge about the menu. Our waitress was excellent! She brought us some wonderful fresh baked wheat and marble bread after taking our drink orders; I can't even describe how fresh and soft it was. We were kicking ourselves for not buying a loaf. We both ordered the Shepherd's Pie (it's just what we were craving!) and it was to die for! Attached is a picture (with a bite taken out). It was absolutely delicious and elegant - the best Shepherd's Pie we've ever had. We also had a side of cranberry-applesauce, equally delicious (kids would probably love it, especially). I really enjoyed how they had a wedge of fresh watermelon on the side, for the Shepherd's Pie. It was a good palate cleanser after such a traditionally heavy meal. We got dessert as well (the place sells fresh baked pies), and it was equally stunning. It was a big slice of lemon cake with blueberries, mascarpone, and a blueberry-sugar glaze/sauce. It was most and decadent. Even my fiance, who doesn't like blueberries, couldn't stop eating it. We devoured it a few seconds after this picture was taken! All in all, this place was a home run. Food was fresh, delicious, and served by great staff. Each meal was about $20, plus two beers and dessert, which totaled about $60 before tip. Definitely worth every penny - we will be back!
(5)Rachel W.
Over the years going up and down Route 15 we've see the signs for the Shamrock by the side of the road. We finally stopped in to see what the fuss was all about. This restaurant is awesomely hilarious. The decor looks like something out of the 1960s. It reminded me of being a little kid in the early to mid 1980s, when my grandmother would take me to a restaurant of some sort in the Hampton Roads area after she showed a house or two as a real-estate agent. The people eating here are mostly 50 or over. I think we were the youngest people there. :-) The salad bar was small but well maintained. The oatmeal bread at the salad bar is a must to eat. I could put that bread in my pie-hole all day long. The main courses were actually quite good! The service was also quite nice. I think this restaurant is binary - you will either love it or hate it. I choose to love this place and I will DEFINITELY come back again if I'm traveling Route 15 up in Maryland.
(5)Melissa T.
While the decor is dated, the food is amazing! Everything was fresh and flavorful. Friendly service as well!
(4)Adrian C.
At Shamrock Restaurant the flavors are remarkable good. Its range of pies, including apple and blueberry have a great reputation and it is well deserved. Homemade style Irish food are very good. Home bread is delicious. My wife enjoyed very much her Eggplant Lasagna. The shop is both clean and tidy and the staff members greeted my companions and me with warm smiles. I would recommend Shamrock to anyone. I'll certainly be returning soon.
(4)J G.
wonderful meal here after a full day at Cunningham Falls. great service too.
(5)E K.
After passing by this restaurant for years, I finally stopped in to give it a try just ahead of the dinner rush. I was seated immediately & staff was friendly and attentive throughout my meal. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich which was good (wish the bun was a little nicer that a standard roll from the grocery store). I had a cup of soup as a side which was awesome. The dining area was a bit dated, but nice - I liked the Irish flair. There is a small 'gift area' featuring Irish shirts, jewelry, etc. All-in-all, a nice little roadside stop. I'd stop here again.
(4)Lynda O.
Went for Morhers Day lunch - not great service and the special menu wasn't a great variety of choices ! Not impressed
(2)Robert D.
Two fried oyster dinners with salad bar, potato and beverage totaled $56 plus tip. Oysters were somewhat bland, but excellently battered and fried. Salad bar had few selections but all that I tried were fresh and tasty. Table service was outstanding and waiting time for food preparation was less than expected when we saw the many cars in the parking lot. There is a small gift area near the door. Whole homemade pies to go average abut $15. Overall, good quality food at reasonable, but not cheap, prices. It is obvious that they have many loyal, long-term customers. We will return!
(4)Tiffany N.
Food & service were decent. I tried their crab dip, and it was excellent. Would recommend. My friend tried the buttered mussels, but they tasted like they were just taken fresh from the sea. You could taste the butter seasoning, but it was basically separated from the taste of the sea. It may have been just the batch we got, but we only stopped on there on our way to Summit Lake for a retreat. We got there around 1:30PM, ordered around 1:45, but took about 45 minutes to get our food. My friends kept looking at their phone and looked up at 1:50, saying the food was taking forever, but I told them it was only 5 minutes since we ordered. LOL but in the end, it did take longer than expected, since it came around 2:30PM. There were a handful of people at the time we were there, so I guess it would account for the food as well; same with preparation of things I guess. I ran out of water multiple times, but I couldn't find the waitress that was helping us. Had to wait a while until I got my water refilled. But I shared off of my friend who didn't drink much of their water, so I guess I was fine. Would come back if I was in the area, but I wouldn't get the mussels. I'd probably get the crab dip again :)
(3)Cynthia T.
I met a friend at Shamrock for their "Women's Little Christmas" and it was absolutely perfect! They have some of the best seafood in the state (surprising since they are in the mountains but true), a great atmosphere and the service was great. I have been here one several other occasions and the food is always amazing especially their Irish fare. PS-the complimentary reuben sandwich pinwheels were delicious!!
(5)Pearl D.
Quaint setting. Feels like a a B & B in Ireland. The corned beef and cabbage was on special for lunch. Good choice. The chicken and corn chowder was very good to. Great service and nice people!
(5)Rawlin J.
This place is small and quant, but the food is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the seafood chowder and salad bar. I ordered the PEI Mussels for an appetizer, but it was enough for an entree! The bread is always fresh and the service is wonderful. They also have wonderful dessert. If you're ever in the area, stop in and give it a try.
(4)Cody K.
The softshell crabs were disappointing. Too hard and very greasy breading. I did really enjoy the homemade french fries.
(3)Nick M.
This place has been a family staple for us for a while. We grew up in Frederick and this is as Maryland as it gets. The crab cakes are passable and the service is excellent. A family owned business for a long time. Their kids now work here to put themselves through school. We always have family meet us there and we always enjoy our meals. Save room for the dessert too!
(3)M. P.
Great Place. The seafood (Salmon & Crab Imperial especially) is to die for. Only get in there a handful of times out of the year but always enjoy it. Well worth it.
(5)Warren B.
There's not really much to say about this family owned roadside restaurant. There's obviously a lot of locals/regulars which made it pretty busy even on a Sunday evening. It's a convenient stop on the way back from my partner's weekend house in Gettysburg back to DC, the staff are friendly and the food is basic but plentiful - I could not finish my gigantic "whale and chips" (flavor good but too much breading!!) The salad bar offerings are spare; some cut up iceberg (ugh) and maybe 6 or 7 toppings, two dressings. There are two seating areas; a large, almost family style dining room, which was mostly full and a smaller dining area in the 'lounge' back by the bar with a big flat screen TV. Upon entering, the hostess said she had the 'perfect table' for us in the lounge area. Yes, the table was far from the crowd, private and had the Redskins game showing, but no one else was sitting in that section. The service was great, - since we were the only ones back there. But to this day, I'm still not sure whether the hostess seated us in the back because she thought we might prefer to be away from the crowds or because we are a interracial gay couple and I was the only person of color in the establishment. No biggie, but my (white) partner also wondered outloud!
(3)Nikhil S.
Shamrock Irish restaurant? You'd expect a dark cozy hearth-like atmosphere where you can share a beer and have a laugh. But nope. When you enter you get an instant impression of a dying grandmother's house. The atmosphere is stuffy and the whole place smells musty. Can't comment on the food because I had to leave before ordering. But a glance at the menu shows pricey options. The only good thing this place has going is its advertising. Giant billboards everywhere.
(1)Jim M.
I have been to the Shamrock many times in the past. The food is good, a bit pricey, but a quality restaurant non the less. Today I did have a poor exp. I ordered the sea scallops and they were like jelly. They said they were fresh, but they had a nasty rubbery texture where you can tell they were infused in water too long. No taste and like 1/2 of an inch thick not a whole scallop. They did take the order off the check, but now I have to go get some food.
(2)Danny L.
Nothing exciting about the Shamrock Restaurant. It's been in business for a long time and that's great, but it's time for a make-over. Their dining room is dated and needs more space, lighting, and air. Their food is nothing special and overpriced. I paid $24 for a New York strip steak that was advertised as 13-14 ounces. After cutting away fat it was more like 8-9 ounces. ( I would have preferred a smaller normal serving size, 6 oz.) And, the steak was too rare to be classified as medium well as I had ordered. The side dish I ordered had so much generic seasoning sprinkled on it that I left it alone after first bite. Maybe it's an Irish thing, but their bread was really basic. The salad bar was small and hidden against a back wall towards the bar. Best thing was the service. The waitress was well mannered and friendly. If I was just rating her, she would be five stars.
(2)Lynn G.
Food is, always good, service is too. A great, stop on our way home! My husband had the lamb and kept raving about how good it was! The other really nice thing is when you walk in on a cold night the place is warm and inviting. Highly recommend.
(4)David D.
My wife and I took a chance on this charming little restaurant on our way home from an outing. Given its rural locale, we were expecting something along the lines of glorified diner food but we were pleasantly surprised to have our expectations surpassed. The decor is straight out of your grandparent's (or perhaps even great grandparent's) living room with copious Gaelic adornments throughout. Personally, I like this style as it reminds me of restaurants I would go to with my parents as a youngster. If you like Irish knickknacks; everything from quaint little dust collectors to Celtic themed T-shirts and sweatshirts, you have literally hit the pot at the end of the rainbow. On to the food. I had the Irish whiskey salmon with a baked potato. It was wonderful, with a mild hint of whiskey in the glaze. For 20 some dollars I would have very much like to have been presented with a larger portion and I wouldn't have objected to a more bold whiskey flavor in the glaze. Again, very tasty but I would be hesitant to purchase this entrée again due to the size of the portion. My wife had the fried oyster sandwich. As the sign out front advertised, these are indeed farm fresh oysters. My wife graciously allowed me to sample one of the wayward oysters which had gone man overboard from the sandwich and I can't remember having a finer fried oyster outside of my mom's kitchen. I fully expected to see a haggard, bearded fisherman in yellow raingear sloshing through the restaurant at any minute with the next shipment of oysters. Next time we're there, I will absolutely be getting some type of oyster entree. For a restaurant as firmly steeped in old fashioned aesthetics as this one, I was pleasantly surprised to find some very current microbrew beers on the menu. In particular they had my favorite Dogfish 60 Minute and it was a great complement to my meal. Thurmont is a bit out-of-the-way for us so it is unlikely that we will make a special trip to come back to the Shamrock, however the next time we are returning home from seeing our friends in the area, we will surely be back.
(4)Amanda B.
Great food. The crab dip was tasty and the lamb shank was surprisingly the best lamb I have ever had.
(4)Erin M.
Well worth the stop! On our way home from DC to NY, we saw the sign for shamrock and of course we had to stop. The food was delicious and pretty big portions. I got the kettle gourmet- salad and soup with bread. Everything is home made including the bread. The salad was very fresh, picked right from their farm. Shamrock teams up with local farms to promote partnerships with area farmers. Even the tomatoes in my tomato soup tasted fresh. We had no room for dessert, but their homemade pies looked amazing. You can be sure we'll stop here next time we're passing by. Also I felt like I was sitting in an Irish cottage in Ireland. It was very homey and comfortable.
(4)Mary D.
On our way to visit friends that day, we passed The Shamrock restaurant, and I made a mental note to stop there on the way back. My husband thought I was kidding when I suggested it, but one look at a full parking lot on a Sunday night told him that it was a good idea. The inside decorations are slightly (okay, quite) dated. But it worked well with the atmosphere, and I would recommend that they don't change a thing. The service from the get-go was perfect. We were seated promptly, and the staff brought us over a chair with arms to set our baby carrier in. It was a perfect fit. I opted for the fried oyster sandwich, which was highlighted on the sign outside. My husband got the salmon, which came with the salad bar. He was very happy with his salad, and the bread was especially good. Our entrees, well, there was a reason that the oyster's were broadcast on the sign outside. They were delicious! The portions of both of our meals were huge, and we both left feeling very satisfied. We would have liked to have had dessert, but our bellies and buttons on our pants wouldn't allow it. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely stop at The Shamrock.
(4)Maria V.
Great service by Josh! I'm very picky about my crab cakes and this place didn't disappoint! The seafood chowder was also amazing. And leave room for any of their pies! Hidden gem in Thurmont, MD!
(5)Carol L.
Convenient on route 15. The service is good. Nice atmosphere. Salad bar is weak. Nothing interesting. Seafood was good especially the crab cakes. Other entrees were bland but portions were generous.
(3)Laurie W.
I have found memories of visiting this restaurant I 2007 while on a road trip with my husband and father-in-law. My father-in-law loved Shamrock. I attended the celebration of his life yesterday and was passing by on my way home so I decided to stop in memory of him. When I looked over the menu I could not remember our previous selections except that we had soup and sandwiches. I selected ice tea, steamed little neck clams and the fried oyster sandwich. All excellent. I have never seen oysters so large before!! Slightly undercooked for my taste, but I eat all my seafood well done even tuna! The sandwich came with applesauce and a homemade pickle, which is probably why he loved the restaurant so much. He loved those. I usually never eat the pickles with my sandwich, but I decided I had to try this one and ate the whole thing. My meal was so great that I decided to have the strawberry rhubarb pie also!!
(4)Ginger A.
Decided to stop here on the way home from Gettysburg due to the good reviews. When you walk in, it's like shooting back in time to the early 80's. I bet the restaurant hasn't changed at all since then. But that's okay - makes it a little weird and creepy - I like that. The salad bar is lame lame lame lame. I wouldn't opt for that...especially if you love fresh veggies. Seems like most of the items are from a can and the lettuce is from a bag. Blah. I had the Fish & Chips - big chuck of rock fish - was nice and flaky inside. The outside was pretty heavy and I ended up leaving most of the breading on my plate. The waitress suggested the coconut cake for dessert and it was awesome. It was seriously so good - and they make their desserts in-house, so bonus! Definitely worth a stop if you're driving by, especially if you want to eat at a non-chain restaurant.
(3)Jim K.
Our travels take us past this restaurant several times a year and we had always wanted to stop in. This time we decided to do it. It was a Saturday evening, just about 5:00pm. The parking lot and restaurant were busy, but not overcrowded. We walked in and got a table for 2 right away, but 30 minutes later there was a waiting line. Since we were traveling we decided to get a sandwich, and because we both love haddock we chose the fried haddock sandwich. Result - it was huge, and delicious, and huge. The tomatoes on the sandwich were fresh and deep red, the roll was great, and the accompanying pickle and applesauce made it a full meal. We also added the salad bar for $3.75. The salad bar was small with limited variety, but it was more than adequate as a meal accompaniment. Everything was fresh and the bread was delicious. The sandwiches, salad bar and one Diet Coke brought the bill to $30. We can't say anything about the rest of the menu, but what we had was hot, tasty, and plentiful. Our waitress was professional, quick & friendly. All in all a very good experience.
(4)J F.
Like so many, we gave in to curiosity and finally tried Shamrock. No news here. Unremarkable and overpriced. In for a late dinner, we had a friendly but not especially efficient waitress. The entrees were priced above what the ambiance warranted, so we steered clear, sticking to sandwiches and salads (not country-family-restaurant price or quality, but we didn't know). The salad bar was iceberg lettuce with some canned extras. The bread is baked in-house, and just fine. It doesn't have televisions, which saves them a star. In any case, it is conveniently located between Harrisburg and Washington, and takes advantage of it. Sorry for the quality of the writing this time, but I'm not willing to put in a huge effort just to wave people away from the Shamrock.
(2)Karen F.
Many years ago my hubby and I came here on one of our first dates. We've been back a few times in the 16 years we've been married but has been at least 5 years since our last trip. It was just as good as we'd remembered. Husband had the haddock dinner and I had the crab cake sandwich. Food was good. Nice atmosphere, very friendly and good service. We tried the sweet potato apple butter pie for dessert that the server recommended and it was excellent.
(4)William S.
Super-friendly service. Guinness on draft. Small but fresh salad & bread bar. Food was tasty but pricey. Wife said her soft-shelled crab sandwich was excellent. My crab imperial was a bit eggy. Daughter's burger was juicy. Salmon looked a bit over-done. We've driven past the Shamrock for years and I'm glad we stopped in. Not quite good enough to warrant a long drive to get there though.
(3)Leeann A.
Have been here several times, a huge favorite.... Do not miss it!!! We travel from metro DC to enjoy the food and hospitality. It reminds me of summers in Maine with my Irish grandparents in the 1960's.
(5)Daniel M.
My wife and I stopped in on Sunday for dinner with our 3 year old as the Shamrock was recommended by our local proprietor as having "great seafood". Knowing this place is located pretty far from the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, I took that with a grain of salt and didn't really have high hopes. I wish I could say I was pleasantly suprised, but alas I was quite underwhelmed. Look, I'm no food critic but I can tell from the reviews this place gets the majority of good ratings primarliy from local patrons and from people who wax nostalgic frequenting here since childhood. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, but for an outsider expecting to get what you pay for, this place needs some real help. It's obvious they cater to the local crowds (which makes sense), but cmon.... you're on a heavily traveled highway and have a great opportunity to make a good impression on tourists headed to State parklands. You could try a little harder to please diners from anywhere but a rural area with some updated dishes/preparation. I order the baked crab cakes and my wife got the rainbow trout stuffed with crab imperial. My 3 year old got a grilled cheese. The entrees came with your choice of salad bar or veggie and a starch. The salad bar is so out of touch with today's trend for fresh and varied items it's comical. It could be great if they'd just add a couple items from, say 1990 perhaps? It consisted of Iceberg lettuce mix, canned mushrooms and pickled veggies, schredded carrots, grape tomatoes, pre-made potato and macaroni salads, chowmein noodles, etc. Boring and not high scoring for the health concious. Good homemade bread and suprise(!).... banana chips(a plus). I guess you could criticize me for ordering seafood based on my opening statement, but I so wanted to give the place the benefit of the doubt! Wrong again. For $23, the crab cakes were small. Thankfully there were two, each about the size of a tangerine with no big lumps of meat anywhere. Average seasoning and muchy texture. The $24 stuffed trout had an unidentifiable after taste and the crab imperial also lacked big lumps of meat we yearned to see. Another miss by the chef. The portion size was good. Unfortunately, my wife at about 5 bites and pushed the plate away and stared, unwantingly, at the kale garnish and tiny wedge of melon mentioned by another reviewer as standard fare on the entrees here. I can't comment on the grilled cheese, but we had high expectations for the homeade pies since dinner was really mediocre. Ordered a slice of apple pie for the wife and strawberry rhubarb for me. The size was nice and the crusts were very good but the fillings tasted like they came from a can. I'm sure they didn't but I really love a good slice of pie and these just didn't cut it in the scope of how home town this placed bills itself to be when you walk in the door. Total was $65 with NO ALCOHOL, just water and iced teas. Service was good, decor was very dated. There's an identity crisis here that is hard to explain. Irish themed dishes in a coal mining/timber town??? Probably a nod to the immigrants who lived here in the 1930's. Sorry, Shamrock staff and fans, but I won't return.
(2)Sammi J.
For the price of the entrees, I was expecting enormous portions and delicious food. I received neither. My husband's pastrami sandwich was typical and no generous portion of meat. My eggplant lasagna was $17 dollars and was a typical-sized portion. They claim the vegetables for the lasagna come from their garden--shouldn't the price be lower?! The salad bar was lame. It was basically located on a table and offered little to no variety in vegetables--have they ever seen the salad bar at the Cozy (RIP) The taste of our entrees was mediocre at best. With the number of cars in the parking lot and occupants in the dining area, I was expecting exception food--what a letdown! So sad the Cozy went out of business--this restaurant offers no comparison in price or dining experience. Too expense--too bland--typical portions.
(2)Calvin H.
I've never actually been to this restaurant, but someone brought back a loaf of their seasonal Irish soda bread for me and it was quite good, a few days and several thousand miles later. It had just enough raisins and caraway seeds to make it interesting. I can't imagine how good it would have been fresh out of the oven. If I'm ever in this corner of Maryland, I'll be sure to stop by.
(4)Caesar G.
We stopped here on the way back from a ski day at Liberty. We were drawn by the giant billboards, confirmed by the great Yelp reviews. When we first walked in the main door, I was a bit apprehensive because it looked quite formal with sit-down service. But then my wife spotted the "lounge" on the left side of the restaurant. This was more our style. We slithered up to the bar by the TVs and had a few pints of Guinness and snacks. The Maryland Crab tomato soup was AWESOME. My wife had the crab cake sandwich (without the bread), which was quite delicious. This place has at least a dozen crab items on the menu, a true Marylander paradise despite being nowhere near the Chesapeake Bay! We'll be back next time we're at Liberty!
(4)Erik A.
As many of these posts have stated I've driven by this place a number of times and never stopped. I finally stopped by and was pleasantly surprised. The service was very good and attentive. I had the crab cakes that had a baked crust on them that was delicious... Some of the best I have ever had. At first when the meal arrived I thought the portion seemed a bit small but after finishing it was just right. It did seem a little on the pricey side but I'll stop by again when in the area to explorer the menu some more.
(4)Loesje T.
The Shamrock is a hidden treasure. So many passes and now a destination for us. They serve their own organic beef. Also herbs and vegetables when available. The setting is quiet, comfortable and accommodating. The fried pickles were interesting and there are always specials that do the trick. The duck is wonderful, not greasy but crisp. And the cranberry chicken (year-round) is wonderful. Salad bar is small but ample, it's not "return and eat all you can hold," but a starter for a full meal. Homemade bread as well. The wine list is good with a variety of mid-priced wines. All in all a very nice, upscale, Irish place in a wonderful setting.
(4)Elise D.
OUr first visiti to the Shamrock. It was recommended to us, especially for their duck and lamb shank dinners. As fans of both, that's what hubby and I ordered. Both dishes were cooked excellently. Hubby ordered the duck. The crispy skin was nicely coated with an herbed seasoning and was deliciously succulent underneath. It was accompanied by a berry chutney. Although the chutney was not even necessary, it was very tasty and the perfect complement to the gamey bird. He got a baked potato and green beans with it. I got the lamb shank. What arrived at the table was a giant shank on a bed of rather plain couscous, all swimming in a puddle of demi-glaze. The lamb came away from the bone with a simple twist of the fork. Delicious, juicy, lamby lamb, cooked to perfection. Even the connective tissues were cooked down to a creamy lusciouness that almost defies description. We always try each other's food, and even though I had already shared some lamb with hubby, I felt compelled to send over some of the gooey stuff as well. Now, as I've aged, I've noticed I don't need to eat as much food anymore, so most of the time, I take my own to-go container and plan to pack up half of my plate before I even start eating. But in less than half an hour, I had cleaned my plate, including sucking all the yummy juice out of the naked shank. I even ate all the couscous which, despite being on the ordinary side, offered a nice texture foil to the unctuous lamb. Hubby ordered pumpkin pie for dessert. Although too full for my own dessert, I tried his. It was good homemade (deep dish) pie. Good crust, filling was tasty and nicely spiced, not too sweet. The only thing I didn't like about it is they used that nasty fake whipped topping instead of real whipped cream. Now that I'm done singing the praises of my first visit, I'll tell you what I wasn't so thrilled about. The salad bar is too small, crowded behind a room divider and, except for the home made bread, did not have a single thing on it that I would choose to eat. Shamrock, either get rid of the salad bar and give your customers plates of salad or else ditch the Irish brick-a-brack in order to have a real salad bar. I asked our server if the green beans and broccoli were fresh, since I knew I didn't want salad. She said yes. Well, maybe the veggies were fresh when the cooks started at 3 pm, but at 8 pm, they were anything but. What arrived was a small bowl of olive-colored, overdone cut beans. I don't think they came out of a can, but they were neither what I call fresh. Other than that, the restaurant was clean, although the decor was outdated. The jazz playing on the stereo system made up for the decor, though. The service was very good, friendly and prompt. For the quality of the food, I did not find the prices out of line. I've spent more for not nearly as good (still grumbling over Aqua 103 in Hagerstown). I'll let you all know what we think about our next visit to the Shamrock.
(4)Craig H.
We drove by Shamrock for a year and were finally enticed by the steady crowds and we go back from time to time. If you have a wee bit of Irish in you, you can resist the everything green decor. While it isn't fancy, the food is well prepared and the menu has enough choice for everyone and the service is genuine. Menu items range from very well prepared sandwiches to more authentic Irish fare. They have an interesting collection of Irish gifts you can check out.
(3)Randy L.
So we're driving from Harrisburg, PA to DC. In the middle of nowhere, it's time for lunch. Thankfully, yelp on my new Droid suggests Shamrock. As we approach Thurmont, we start seeing billboards for this place. When I see billboards for a restaurant, I get uneasy. But comments on yelp convince us that it's worth a try. What a gem! It's right on the highway. They grow some of their own produce, and are finicky about freshness and quality. It's a cute place. The menu looks really tempting. I would like to have tried the duck, but that sounded like too much for a lunch with a good ways yet to drive. I got the onion rings, and Jonah's Whale of a sandwich. My wife got the Maryland crab soup and the crab puffs on salad. The crab soup is tomato based, and quite good with great fresh veggies. The crab puff salad was excellent, as were the onion rings. The fish sandwich was a generous portion of white fish, nicely breaded and fried. The bun looked pretty generic. The fried fish and onion rings were not greasy. Somebody knows what they are doing in the kitchen. It's a pity that this is just a place to pass through. It has plenty to explore, culinarily. Wish we lived in the area.
(5)Theresa D.
The Shamrock is a place my husband and I have passed by for years and never had the time to stop in, but we did after taking our kids to the catoctin mtn. zoo. We stop because of the good reviews I read on this site, but I must say this. The Shamrock isa fine place it reminds me of the old family style rest. from when I was a kid. It also reminds me of the old Ocean City in MD. There is something that the other reviewers need to keep in mind. The Shamrock is not your yuppy hang out or your trendy upscale place or an Irish Starbucks. It is a country mountain old rest. style of a place. The food is Maryland seafood and Irish fair,which is seafood in which I think they do a fine job at making. This reminds me of the Maryland I remembered growing up, before the state out grew itself and the pub fair in Ireland. It has the home feel of an Irish pub gone American. It does look dated, but it is very clean and well kept and decorated with everything that is American Irish. The food was very good and I would go back again. The salad bar does need help, but then again the Irish are not very good at salad bars in there own country so I am not surprised. To those of you who want to try it, go ahead. It is a casual place that you can show up in shorts or dress up. The choice is yours. The staff is friendly, nice, helpful and our waiter was attentive. The hostess was very kind to us and our children and did not place us out of sight or in a corner. The food was fresh and well prepared and on time. I would go back again. I also enjoyed myself and had a nice relaxing dinner. For those of you who are use to DC, New York and the yuppy places, the Shamrock is not for you. It is an old Baltimore, Ocean City type of family style place and the area is that way too.
(4)Greg H.
I also lived around the area where Shamrock is for years and finally decided to try it. I was disappointed with the place. I was seated between two families of screaming children. Ok, its a family restaurant, I had to live with it. But the service was horrible. They took my order and brought me a beer quick enough, but it was a good 30 minutes before I finally got my meal. I ordered the steak and baked potato and salad. The steak was tough and grisly. The baked potato was over cooked and dry. I was never asked if I wanted a second beer.
(2)Dissatisfied C.
Tried it for the first time (and likely last) on a Saturday with the kids. Not a lot of customers when we arrived at 11a, and we were seated in what became a high-traffic area which was annoying as there was ample open seating away from the crowds. Food tasted good but was overpriced. Staff was surly with the unjustified sense of personal entitlement most Pennsylvanians exhibit; I realize the restaurant is located in Maryland but it's close enough to the border that the PA "charm" spills over. Once you've been served your meal, don't expect the staff to come by to refill water glasses and the like. Restrooms are small, relatively unclean and accessible via a narrow hallway which became an adventure when a fat guy was trying to enter the restroom as I was leaving.
(2)C. W.
Like most of the reviewers, it seems, I've been driving by the Shamrock for a number of years now. Six in my case. Until last weekend, I've always been in the midst of a really long drive - usually upstate NY to either FL or DC (or vice versa). But last weekend, doing a day trip, I got the chance to finally stop in. This place is a sound embodiment of this area, which I find to be a really odd little corner of the country. The part of Maryland where it's located seems to have an identity crisis. It's technically Maryland, but really has more of a Pennsylvania feel to it, geographically and demographically. You'll see Ravens fans and Steelers fans sitting side by side. Likewise, while this location is set in the foothills of the Appalachians, it's only about 90 minutes from Baltimore. Their eclectic menu reflects this unique location. It's split between Irish specialties, traditional American fare, and Maryland seafood. The meal starts with their small but comprehensive salad bar, comprised of various things that your 80 or 90 year old grandmother (seemingly a large part of their target demographic) would make. Homemade bread is also there, in a couple of different varieties, and it's quite good. In our visit, we stuck to the traditional fare. I had the lamb shank, and my gf had the roasted chicken. Both were quite impressively done. The lamb had been braised until it was absolutely falling apart, and the chicken was permeated from skin to bone with the flavor of a delicious fruit glaze. The accompanying sauces and sides were equally well executed. This is by no means inventive modern cuisine, but the focus is on the delivery, and it's clear that they have honed their craft through many years of experience. While the sight of the surrounding inland hills, pastures, and orchards tells this native Floridian to instinctively run, screaming, away from the seafood menu, I think that next time I visit, I'll remind myself that we're still only a couple hours from the water and give some of those dishes a shot. A coworker says that they do a great job with soft shells. Overall, a nice place that really met my expectations, especially given the landmark status that it had attained after being such a visible part of that area's landscape in my mind for so many years.
(4)Kate T.
Like many others, we've been driving past this place for years and always wondered about it. Yesterday, we stopped in for lunch. Maybe it was because it was the Tuesday before St. Patrick's Day or maybe it's always like this, but the dining room was filled with older people having a great time. Which makes for a jolly, homey atmosphere. We were seated quickly, but overall our service was slow, which accounts for them losing a star in my rating. The dining room was full when we arrived, but most of the tables were almost finished so it shouldn't have affected our server. Service was cheerful and competent, but we waited quite a while between visits. As noted by others, much of the menu seems a bit overpriced. (Which cost them another star in my rating.) They have no separate lunch menu, so you either go the app/salad/sandwich route (limited options, but seemed reasonably priced) or you're into the ~$20 dinner options. My husband and I both chose dinner items and in my opinion, they seemed like ~$15 would have been a more appropriate price for them. Dinner options come with a very old-fashioned small salad bar, which was fine for what it was. The food itself was good, standard family restaurant-level food. My husband got the ribs, which were meaty and had a good sauce. I had the fish and chips, which was plentiful and tasty enough. The chips were very standard fries. We ordered desserts, and again, they were good/fine but not outstanding. So, if you're driving by and want a sit-down meal in a nice environment, this might work for you. Either order one of the sandwiches or just be prepared to pay a little more than you'd expect for the dinner entrees. I'm sure we will stop in again and give it another try. But maybe we'll try the sandwiches or a burger on the next visit.
(3)Michelle W.
My mom lives in Lancaster, PA and I'm in the Washington, DC suburbs, so the Shamrock is located almost precisely halfway between the two of us. She and I recently needed to trade cars (I needed her station wagon after Christmas) so we arranged to meet for lunch at the Shamrock on a Saturday afternoon. I've driven by this place probably fifteen times and I never gave it a second look, but it's really nice inside. It's charming and warm and decorated with a lot of Irish charm. The menu is full of Maryland specialties as well as some Irish specialties. I had a bowl of the Maryland crab soup and a salad, and the soup was very nice. My mother has taken my grandparents to the Shamrock before and said that was good as well. This seems like a nice local place and a good alternative to the BK/McD's/etc. on the Thurmont exit if you need to stop for a bite.
(3)John D.
Lunch on 5/12/12. Not cheap but good. Great pastrami. Fabulous onion rings. Been past this many times as noted by others and finally decided to stop in. Very friendly staff. Service is good but a tad slow but that gives you time to look around. I suspect ti's a bit of an old-people's place. I'm guessing mom/dad/grandparents bring the kids here from St. Mary's school. Really nice break from fast-food and chain restaurants. Some nice kitch in the gift area. Take a break from the road and give ti a try; we did and are very happy. We were stuffed after lunch but the deserts look really good; next time I'm saving room for some coconut cake!!
(4)Michael U.
I grew up in Thurmont and went to the Shamrock with my parents many times. I've been living in Baltimore since I was 18 and just this weekend while visiting my father, my wife, kids and I (now 46) stopped in for dinner. Run by the Fitzgerald family for all that time, you immediately notice the family pride in all they do. They had a good crowd but we were seated immediately without reservations. First, the resturant is not large, but that only adds to its charm. The night we were there they had a musician playing/singing traditional Irish folk music (we bought his CD). Now to the food...we selected traditional Irish dishes; me Corned Beef and Cabbage, my wife the Sheppard's Pie. Both were delicious and well prepared, and as I watched other dishes being served to other tables, it became obvious that regardless of what you order, you will be pleased with the meal. The staff were very friendly and made you feel right at home. I'm sorry I hadn't been back until now, but rest assured the Shamrock will be one of our stops each time we visit Thurmont!
(5)Katie M.
Much like the rest of the yelper reviews, this is a place that I've driven by many many many times, always making the comment that the parking lot is packed, so it must be worth a try. Well, on a recent trip to PA, we finally made a pit stop. Diners can choose to sit on the restaurant or lounge/bar side. We took the bar choice and sat at a nice four-top in the back corner. Like all PA public restaurants, the place is 100% smoke-free, which was a nice change from past experiences in similar places. The menu is a collaboration of cuisine across Irish-American type dishes, claiming that vegis come from the garden out back and side items could depend on what is in season. Offerings include small plates, salads, a salad and bread bar, full entrees, and an array of sandwiches. Here's what we had: Crab soup: Fantastic. Best soup I've ever tasted- not too salty, obvious freshness confirming that the vegis were grown close to home (maybe from that backyard garden) Tomato and Herb Mussels: Great!!! I was a little weary ordering mussels from a Mom and Pop place on the side of the road, but they've proved me wrong....Nice taste (again, not too salty), but instead the overwhelming fresh tomato and herbs that the mussels were sauteed in. Bourbon salmon- Huge piece of salmon, baked with a nice sweet crust from the bourbon, choice of side, and seasonal vegis. Side choice was a tomato and zucchini puree (same sentiment as above.....amazing that something as simple as tomatos and zucchini could taste so good) and the Shannon Chicken (was supposed to be chicken and shrimp w/ mushrooms over linguine, but I'm not a fan of fungus, so instead, the waitress notified me that the chef took liberty to add additional vegetables to the mean...wonderful). The shrimp and chicken were perfectly sauteed then mixed with an oil and herb flavored linguine with tomatoes, zucchini. carrots, and baby corn. True perfection. The entrees came with the salad and bread (slice your own) bar...and the salad bar itself would be worth a stop. Small, but mighty. Great offerings, including lots of "crunchy" things (Chinese noodles, potato sticks, etc), and side salads. Needless to say, there was no chance there was room for dessert, but they are supposed to be good as well. Prices were a bit higher than I expected (but listed on the website) and pints of Guinness were 4.50 (a steal compared to what we pay in Northern Virginia). Service was prompt and all the employees were very friendly. Bar looked like it seated 10-12 folks w/ tv's for games and tons of beer offerings. Now I just need to add 45 minutes to every trip North...this may become a regular stop.
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