Kip’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Such a cool place within the Marriott Hotel. My husband was there on a business trip and I enjoyed all the amenities as well as the service from the ladies within the restaurant. They did an amazing job for their business meal at night.We had so much fun!

From the comments, Kips seems to run hot and cold. Evidently, we were there on a hot day. We were staying next door at the Courtyard. Walked over for something different. Seated quickly. Great service. Very good food. I had the corned beef Hash with poached eggs and hollandaise. Quiet atmosphere - could talk with the spouse. Billed directly to our room at the Courtyard. Deserving of 5* when we were there.

Ordered Kip’s for in-room dining at the Marriott West. Walleye was great, cooked right, no complaints there. But the rest of the experience felt careless. Ordered a burger with no bacon got bacon and no bun instead. Staff did fix it, but it shouldn’t have been wrong to begin with. Also, the menu online is outdated items like the turkey burger are no longer offered. That creates confusion and sets the wrong expectations. Good food, but the team needs to pay closer attention to orders. Small misses add up.

Subject: Extremely Poor Service at Kips Restaurant I had one of the worst experiences at Kips Restaurant recently. I was left waiting for over an hour without even being acknowledged or allowed to place an order. Despite clearly trying to get the attention of the waiter multiple times, I was completely ignored while others who arrived much later were being served. This level of service is unacceptable. No customer should ever have to sit for that long just to make an order—especially without a single apology or explanation from the staff. If this is how Kips treats its customers, I honestly see no reason to come back or recommend it to anyone. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the issue with the staff involved. Also when we get served the food was even not how we ordered the salmon fish was burnt when we told them they didn’t even cared also mash potatoes was worse we tried to show them too but never cared

As a traveler I frequent Kips inside the Minneapolis Marriot West, and it has historically been relatively decent food and good service, however this last visit was abysmal on all levels. When I arrived I was seated quickly which was the only positive of the evening. I sat for roughly 10-15 minutes before being addressed in the quiet restaurant. Upon ordering a Guinness I waited for another 10 minutes while the server disappeared, returned to the bar and struck up a conversation with a coworker, while I watched my beer sit at the bar. Finally it arrived and my order was taken. I ordered the Angus burger and before I finished the order I was immediately told it must be had pink. I told the server that I wanted very little pink. The food arrived quick and upon picking up the burger the bottom of the bun was wet and red. I'm not fearful of eating a pink burger, however it was not enjoyable, the first bite was cold all the way through and far too undercooked. I ate the salad first and waited for the server to come back around and let them know that it was not cooked enough. I finally got to the end of the salad, and then finished the Guinness. Another significant amount of time passed while I waited, watching the server walk past many times, stopping by the few tables being managed to freshen up their drinks. When they finally came to the table, I indicated the burger was not cooked properly and they said why didn't you let me know. I was disappointed at the lack of awareness that in a standard restaurant, the server comes around and asks how the food is, and everyone politely says it's good with their mouths full of the first bites. I unfortunately did not receive this classic and anticipated interaction. So I noted that they didn't come to the table once during the meal and asked for my bill. I was delivered a bill for the full amount and left a burger with a bite out of it. All in all, a very disappointing experience after a long day of travel. Their moto is "authentic tales & friendly ales" - so I guess at a minimum I got an authentic tale out of it to share with my friends and colleagues who come here as well.

Great food! Connected to Marriott Hotel so was kind of busy making service a little slow but not unbearable. Noise level was to loud to fully enjoy the beautiful design, hard to hear the person next to you talking.

We went here as a group of 11. We were seated right away. Our waitress was fantastic! The food was great (one person did say the staek they ordered was rubbery but the rest for the meal was good). I was very happy with the amount of food on the menu I could/would eat (no nightshade and limited meat). Highly recommend the mushroom Risotto with salmon. It was so good! If you're looking for a nice place with lots of different food options, this is your place!

Kip’s Irish Pub is one of about 30 restaurants on our company’s carefully curated lunch list (built over more than a decade). We add new spots when they impress us, and if a place lets us down the first two times, it doesn’t make the cut. To date, we’ve never dropped a restaurant once it’s earned a place. Kip’s has remained a constant favorite for over 10 years because the food is consistently delicious, the staff is friendly and efficient, and the experience is always top-notch. Our favorites include the hearty Shepherd’s Pie — a deceptively simple dish with just a few ingredients, yet somehow the flavors meld in a way most of us have never been able to replicate at home. It’s the boss’s go-to order. When he’s not with us, we often opt for the fish and chips. Served on mock newsprint (thankfully not the real thing), the fish and fries are always crisp and flavorful. In over a decade, there’s only been one time they missed the mark — about five years ago — and they immediately offered to replace the meal and comped it. We declined the replacement, and it hasn’t happened since. The prime rib sandwich and fish tacos are also regular favorites. Kip’s has earned our loyalty by being accommodating, patient, fun, and consistently outstanding. Here’s to many more Friday lunches!

Five Stars! We've been eating at Kip's Irish Pub for many years, and we have never been disappointed. This most recent visit just confirmed why we keep coming back. We were in a hurry and let our server know - she was fantastic and immediately helped us choose items that would come out quickly. Our food arrived in record time, and we were in and out in about 20 minutes. The pretzel sticks are, by far, the best we've ever had -perfectly warm, soft, and absolutely addictive! The option between dipping in cheese sauce or mustard was the hardest part about eating these. We also loved the hummus platter (it came with some unique and tasty pairings) and the Irish egg rolls, which were delicious. Honestly, we've tried most items on the menu over the years, and everything has been great. (But the pretzels are a must every time!) The wait staff is consistently friendly and attentive, and we really appreciate how genuinely kind everyone is. Kip's is one of those places that gets it right every single time. We'll continue going again and again. Highly recommend!

We had such a great time. The staff was nice and the food was decent. It's so bit on the darker side for my liking. We started with the Lucky Leprechaun and Kips Old Fashioned. Starters Pub Pretzels and Irish Spring Rolls which were a great hit! Followed up with our entrees: Fish & Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with fries and Boneless Wings with ranch and BBQ sauce. All of the food was decent and we all enjoyed it. The carrots in the Shepherd's Pie were still hard. Our table was wobbly, but our server Christina quickly assisted with fixing it. No other complaints. I didn't have the best time with photos as it was really on the darker side regarding lighting. Last, they do offer outside seating.

We stopped by for dinner St. Patrick Day weekend. I was hoping for some food specials but all they had was green beer. I don't love the inside, a bit dingy and loud, but the patio is very nice! The happy hour appetizers were tasty, especially the pretzel sticks and fries. I also like the salad but would probably ask for more dressing next time. They were busy but the service on the patio was pretty slow.

Review from a first timer trying it out as an early week birthday celebration dinner! Vibe - It's giving upscale bar... I loved the set up and see it being a cool spot for special dinners and football Sundays alike! There were a decent amount of people there on a Tuesday evening, and it seemed like they frequent the place haha. Food - The pretzel appetizer was tasty, really good pretzels! I had the 10oz steak dinner, it was nothing special but good. Would recommend trying one of their more specialty dishes. Service - Friendly & quick. Parking in hotel lot was easy enough. Prices - High. But as I alluded, it makes for a good spot for a more-affordable special occasion dinner, and I think they have a happy hour as well worth taking advantage of!

Came here while staying at the hotel for work. Guinness was honestly awesome. Very crisp with great shtick, as you can see in the picture (8.9/10). French onion soup was good, but the bread was under the cheese and very soggy by the time I got to it. I'm a fan of places that put the bread on top so you can dunk it and decide how soggy to let it get (7.1/10). The cod fish was very good and I really enjoyed the tatar sauce /(8.3/10). The fries could've been crispier but I do like the Irish style (6.7/10). Old fashioned was meh (4.3/10). Barman was very nice and attentive. Ambiance is is that of a typical Irish live. Nothing overly cool, but no complaints.

Good ambiance. Good food. Presentation was nice. Facility was clean. Staff was nice.

Service and food are excellent given the fact that it is in a hotel. Ambiance is also great once inside with wooden bar and Irish bar type vibes. Everything I ate there was delicious.

Just an average bar- service was extremely slow even though it was not very busy not sure if they are understaffed Food was okay- very big portions so be aware when ordering There are better Irish bars in the city I prefer If I was staying at the hotel attached to here I would maybe eat here again but otherwise I wouldn't come out of my way to dine here again- not memorable

Staying at the Marriott and this has been my go to for meals. Their salads are very generous and you can get the food delivered to your room. I have attempted to order from door dash or Uber but I keep coming back to Kips. Give it a try!

We are staying at this hotel so an easy place to eat when coming back in the evening. We have eaten here 3x and food was good every time. Drinks are good and service was good first 2 times. Server our last visit was not the best and it was not close to full. Would go there again.

Fish and chips...amazing! Fresh cod dipped in batter with homemade tarter sauce and steak fries for 18.00. Best I have ever had!

I stayed at the Courtyard in the Twin Cities area for a work trip recently. It's connected to a Marriott proper and the two hotels share amenities. One of them is a restaurant/bar at the Marriott called Kip's Irish Pub. I was feeling lazy after a 5+ hr car trip and decided to have dinner there. First off, I wasn't expecting the nice decor and theme of the place. Despite being called an Irish Pub, I figured it'd be more bland. But from the nice wood-heavy entrance onward, it was a cool looking place. Waiter was really friendly and attentive. I got a hummus platter for an appetizer as well as a buffalo chicken sandwich. The food wasn't out of this world, but didn't need to be. It was a perfectly good meal after a long trip. I'm playing to stay at this Courtyard regularly for my trips to the area, and I'd have no problem stopping at Kip's again. I'd summarize it was "solid" all around.

This place serves some "Irish food," but I wouldn't call it an Irish Pub. The atmosphere is noticeably restaurant attached to a hotel. Our server was very nice and friendly, but it seemed like they were short staffed and struggling a bit. The food came out a bit slow but was hot and good. Nothing special, but good, and quite large portions.

Kips Irish Pub Ian great place to gather with friends for drinks and appetizers. Drinks were cold and delicious and food was tasty and hot, service was attentive and efficient.

I am a very fussy picky eater. And an incredibly fussy cocktail drinker. I was hesitant to come here based on the reviews which really seem unfair given I have eaten here both evenings in the past two days. The blackened salmon salad and sweet potato fries were delicious yesterday. The steak salad and shoe string fries were amazing today. The Kip Old fashioned with a big rock clear cube was delightful. Couldn't recommend more. Tom at the bar was friendly helpful and fast with service. I'm so glad I didn't leave the hotel to eat. Would have missed out on this gem.

My boyfriend and I went to Kip's for the first time to enjoy drinks and dinner on the patio. Devorah was our server and she was super helpful and personable. She gave us recommendations on what to order, and even went out of her way to give us travel recommendations for our upcoming trip. The Caesar salad, black and tan burger, and mushroom risotto were all delicious. This patio will definitely be a staple for us this summer!

We (party of 2) were staying at the Courtyard Marriott for a wedding and stopped in Kip's for dinner one night. Initially, the interaction we had with the host made us worried that we might need to change plans. She had greeted us and told us that because there was a large party in the back, we would need to wait 5 minutes to be seated. This wasn't a problem really even though there were several tables open. Then, they seated a family of four before us. Maybe they had a reservation. Either way, we were confused and decided to check-in again with the host. That was when Kelbie noticed us waiting and made efforts to seat us right away. She really turned the situation around for us. She even let us change tables when we saw that the patio was open. She was super attentive, friendly, and warm. We were so happy to have waited it out because she was awesome. We ordered the Irish Honey Tea and the Dubliner Cider. Both were refreshing and light despite having a whiskey base. We also ordered the pub pretzels with cheese and mustard aioli. They were the perfect starter. Then we had a side Caesar salad and split the beef short rib stroganoff. It was all delicious. We ended up sitting on the patio because the weather was great. It made for a really intimate dinner since the patio was essentially empty. Overall, our dinner at Kip's turned out well because of the kindness of Kelbie and the delicious food!

Laid back with good service. Nice outdoor seating. Beer options are good. Hey, it's an Irish pub...what else should you expect?

I was drugged here. Women, do not come here alone. Someone put a roofie in my drink while i was sitting at the bar. Was hospitalized and tested positive for rohypnol. Horrible, horrible night. Luckily no one harmed me and the hotel staff was able to safely get me to the hospital. Mixed feelings writing this review but people need to be aware.

Loved Kip's ! Great atmosphere and a lovely server who helped us choose our meals. We all had a couple of cocktails and they were all delicious. I had the fish and chips and others had the corn beef and cabbage, the prime rib sandwich, the chicken boxty, and salmon. All were prepared well. My fish was crispy and not oily (I hate that sometimes about fish and chips). Overall, it was a lovely evening.

We ate here twice. The first time, it was for lunch. Service was good, lunch was fine. Second time, we came for dinner. Our server was lovely, but wasn't aware they have an early bird special! Beer selection is pretty good. Food was fine, though I can't remember what it was. That's not a bad thing. It's just that if I eat something phenomenal, I remember what it was. I think it was Shepherd's Pie, and it was a generous portion. Place got super busy for dinner, too.

Not a bad place but I guess I went too late and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 4. Got the wings with dry rub. The flavor was great but the skin was not crispy enough for me.

After a wonderful dine with our client we returned to our Hotel the Minneapolis Marriott West and wandered into the Irish Pub for a night cap. We sat at the edge of the bar and was immediately greeted with the bartender that provide us service swiftly. The wood-paneled pub that also had a patio offered that traditional Irish pub appeal. They had a variety of beers and on occasion that have live bands. My review is based on the casual comfortable ambience of the bar area of the Pub since we had not yet had the pleasure to dine at the restaurant. Our short time there was enjoyable and quite relaxing.

Have a great chopped salad after Buffalo shrimp appetizer. And they several ginger beer!

Great hotel bar and food. The buffalo chicken (crispy) sandwich is one of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended. Cally was our server and was very good. Fast/friendly service. Good choice of draft beer. I will be going back

Good service, and decent food. For dinner I ordered the walleye in citrus butter sauce, what's broccolini and wild rice. I started with a house salad which was absolutely huge. Throw a little meat on it and it could have been a meal in and of itself. I have never had one before, but I see it on practically every menus of every restaurant I go to in Minnesota. It was an otherwise flavorless Whitefish that took on the flavor of the Citrus better very well. It was lightly seasoned, but moist and Flaky and delicious. The wild rice blend was hard and a little overcooked, but the broccolini was prepared perfectly. I also ordered a Rachel (a Reuben, but with turkey instead of pastrami) with a side salad to take for lunch the next day. Again, the portion of salad could have been a meal in and of itself with a little protein on top. The sandwich was so large that I was only able to eat one half of it. It was a really good sandwich too! The bartender was a sweetheart and even though the bar was full, she was very attentive to the needs of her guests.

I felt more welcome at my ex-boyfriend's wedding. We arrived to an empty dining room and once seated, waited 20 minutes for someone to come to the table and another 20 for drinks (soft drinks and coffee); all while the staff complained loudly about how a particular diner wanted salmon prepared. The food redeemed the situation a bit and there was good music in the background, but I won't be back. It was not a great experience or even a good one.

This is the restaurant located in the Mariott hotel in St. Louis Park. I chose to sit indoors because I liked the Irish themed decor. After drink orders were taken, I asked about the items on the newly modified menu. Fish and chips and fish tacos were the selections. Fish tacos weren't the Mexican flair but I still enjoyed the presentation and taste. The fish and chips weren't overly breaded and crisp to the bite. Service was excellent and waters were refilled without request. 5 stars would have been given if this restaurant would have been available for breakfast as they previously were before Covid.

Hotel restaurants can be iffy, but Kip's is great! We came here for breakfast one morning because it's open early and found out that there is a buffet option, which includes all the basics plus omelets made to order and fresh donuts. They don't have a buffet listed on their website menu, so it was a pleasant surprise. Next time I think I would try the normal menu. I've heard that there is some good live music in the evenings, and I'm looking forward to coming back!

I was pretty disappointed with my experience here and wish I had hopped in my car to go grab something to eat instead of eating in the hotel since it was convenient. The hotel is so incredibly nice that I had much higher expectations than what my experience actually turned out to be. I went at an off time (in between lunch & dinner on a weekday). It was just me and two other tables. The gentleman that seated me was very nice. The waitress left much to be desired. She wasn't rude, but she barely even spoke to me or came by to check on me even though I was her only table. Also, when I asked for a straw, she came back carrying an unwrapped straw with her bare hands. I don't know if that was lack of training or what, but I wasn't about to put that straw in my glass. The food was extremely underwhelming. I ordered the turkey burger and it had absolutely no taste even though it had cheese and avocado on it. It was clearly a frozen patty that had been thrown on the grill.

Food was great and our server was honest about her favorites on the menu. Her advice was spot on!

Parking can be problematic depending on when you visit, as it shares a lot with the Marriott Hotel it is a part of. If you manage, though, this is a very relaxed, chill place to grab some nice food. Had some salad and fish and chips. Fries were good, as was the salad. The walleye fish may have been a mistake due to a sauce, but that could be my own error. The thing that brought me here was the whiskey menu. They have a nice selection of Irish whiskies, more even than some other Irish pubs in the area. Their scotch selection is okay and more than a chain restaurant. What gives this a notch up for the casual visitor, though, are the several flight selections you can choose, comprised of different scotches or Irish whiskies. It's nice to have that in the menu for a decent price. On a side note, though not to be overlooked, is the selection of music. Very chill and unobtrusive.

I went here for happy hours/get together with some co workers after work and it was enjoyable. We were given the small room on the right when you first walk in, so we had our own 'cubby' which was perfect when there was about 25 people. We had some servers politely check in with us but not to disturb us but most of us ordered at the bar. Staff was very friendly and helpful! They didn't charge me the happy hour price and fixed it quickly and were great about handling (and most importantly it showed up correct on my bank account immediately). I had the caprese flat bread and it was amazing! I also ordered a Moscato which was perfect! They do have a HUGE selection of beets on tap which made selecting a drink that much more difficult, but personally I prefer taps over bottles/cans. My co worker had the fish and chips and said it was amazing. Overall no complaints! Great atmosphere, great service and food.

Not sure why this place has low ratings. I stay at the Marriott and stop by for breakfast usually and an occasional dinner. It has never disappointed me and my colleagues. The service is particularly excellent! Lot of options if you are vegetarian or a meat eater! I particularly love the Egg White Spinach Omlette and the Banana Waffle with Pecan Icecream. Yum!!

Good food, but ALWAYS understaffed. I've been here three times over 6 months and they never have enough staff...especially on weekend evenings. Not worth it if you're the only person waiting 10-15 minutes just to get seated.

4.8/5 Saw this place a while ago when driving by and finally came to try it. Was gonna give it a 4.8 out of 5 but that wasn't an option. Service is excellent and wasn't crowded at all on Saturday of memorial weekend. Nice ambiance and overall mood. Clean. Most of the food was really good too. All the food was served fresh and hot out of the over. We ordered irish chips (steak fries) as an appetizer and lemon garlic chicken as main dish #1 and pub pretzels as main dish #2. The fries were delicious. The lemon garlic chicken was very tasty. Came with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Good flavor, nice thin chicken slice. The pub fries had a nice texture, but there was something with the flavor that I did not like personally, but I'm sure others wouldn't mind it. Overall, I would recommend giving this place a try since there aren't too many irish restaurants around and it is definitely worth a try! -- attached photos of the food and restaurant

We grabbed Kip's curbside tonight & the process was seamless. We called in our order, paid over the phone, and when we arrived they brought the order right out. The Irish spring rolls are always a favorite, packed with good flavor & crunch in every bite. I tried the BBQ Chicken Sandwich as well from their current menu & it was also packed with flavor. The burger is juicy, and in combination with the toppings it does get pretty messy. And the BBQ sauce is a bit spicy - which was a surprise, but didn't ruin the sandwich.

This place is so awesome! We came here on St. Patrick's day and of course it was bustling. The bartender, Jessie, is so amazing. She catered to our needs all with a smile and a love for her job. Her service skills are top notch, and she really knew how to serve the Guest best. Oh and S/O to Sopia for making some great drinks too. And when he messed up our drinks, he fixed them right away no charge! Thank you all so much for a wonderful experience! We will be back! :)

Have eaten here for four days now. $16.00 for powdered eggs in the morning and the driest Prime Rib sandwich ever for dinner. Blaire was the worst server in the world who did not know what au'jus is and didn't care. Finally gave us a very thick and salty brown gravy to run our sandwich even further.

I really liked this place. The food was great and the Service was very good. We went on Sunday to watch a football game , and I really like this restaurant. The prices for food are reasonable. They are located inside the Marriott that we stayed at. So it was very convenient to go to if you are staying in the hotel. They have free parking.

Really nice place with an easy going ambiance. Plenty of whiskey, lots of different local beers on tap. Can do regular cocktails. And the featured cocktails are really good.

The service we received and the food we ordered was great on Thursday evening. Unfortunately the service we received on Friday evening was less than favorable.

The food wasn't very good here. I got calamari for an appetizer and it came with fried pickle slices and some onion straws. (Just filler!). The shaved steak sandwich was supposed to be on a bagette. The roll was totally soft like a sub roll, had no chew or crunch to it, and was definitely not a bagette! A Sub roll masquerading as a bagette. Not good. I wouldn't recommend this place to eat. But they make a hell of a drink here! Belly up!

The food here is amazingly good! We hade about 6 appetizers and everyone was delicious. Above average calamari , buffalo wings with the full bones attached, chips and salsa just ok, pretzel sticks delicious, fish and chips good. And they have so many beers on tap. Our sever Matt knew how to make a Black and Tan correctly. And the best part is I ran into the Weekends stand up comedy headliners from Royal Comedy Theatre and we did shots!

Food and beverages were good but service was extremely slow. Staff appeared to not really want to be there. Great space with outdoor seating but definitely an opportunity for better service.

Wow what a great experience! Upon walking in it was obvious the staff was actually happy to be working there. We felt very welcomed! Hasan did a fabulous job!!! The food was superb! I loved the decisive answers I got from two different staff as I told them what I was contemplating! They were right! The steak salad was everything! The walleye fish n chips were too! The Avalon cab was quite nice for the price point! I will be back and suggest you try it too!

To say that Kips is out of the way is an understatement. To say that it's worth the effort to find is also an understatement. I tried the Irish spring rolls as an appetizer. They were incredible. I moved on to the bangers and mash. It was truly delightful. The food was high quality and really a bargain. We sat outside to enjoy the patio, which was ample. The hostess told me that they make a point to put the smokers at one end of the patio and the non-smokers at the other end. Smart! The staff was especially friendly and responsive. There were no mistakes and we didn't get forgotten about. We had a great time!

Great little restaurant attached to the Marriott in Minnetonka on Wayzata Blvd. I stay at this hotel whenever I travel here and try to catch breakfast at Kip's. Portions are nice sized, service is always friendly. Prices are a tad high but given the hotel it's attached to, I guess I'm not surprised. Never hung out there for any nightlife but appears they have a lot of drink specials and a good selection of beer. Good is great too!

This is a clean, decent pub with good food located in the Marriott West hotel. Since this was the only place to eat at within a few blocks and I didn't have a car while staying at the hotel, I ended up eating here a few times. I had Harp on tap, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and the walleye dinner. The Harp on tap was great. The fish and chips were alright. The bangers and mash were good. The walleye dinner was really good. It came with green beans, red potatoes, filet of walleye with mango chutney salsa. I had the walleye twice. The pub itself is pretty mellow with a friendly crowd. The staff is nice and friendly also.