Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub

Irish pub · Fremont

Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub

Irish pub · Fremont

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3601 Fremont Ave N Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98103

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Irish pub fare: fish & chips, shepherd's pie, great beer  

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3601 Fremont Ave N Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98103 Get directions

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3601 Fremont Ave N Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98103 Get directions

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"Yes, Shawn O’Donnell’s is a casual chain (with five other locations in the state); a much maligned category, and usually rightfully so. But walk into either the Fremont or Pioneer Square location and tell us Shawn O’Donnell’s isn’t hitting all the notes of a true Irish pub. The space feels warm and lived-in, the Irish beer selection is abundant, and the menu (while almost overwhelmingly extensive) includes nice touches: shepherd’s pie made with ground lamb and colcannon, a rich mushroom pan sauce accompanying the bangers and mash, and Irish boxties (potato pancakes with either corned beef or shepherd’s pie filling) are exceedingly hard to find in Seattle." - Mark DeJoy

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Ryan

Google
This visit to O'Donnell's was my first Irish swing at a Monte Cristo. It was so good, but more of a breakfast sandwich than dinner sandwich (that's a sprinkling of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry jam in the pic), atmosphere was super-chill, cool art representing my heritage, only my first visit, but I really dug this place, and will be back.

DMO1798

Google
Walked right in, sat immediately. Sodas and Guinness with amazing burgers all the way and fish & chip with great flavor. The fries were crunchy and had great flavor. Recommend!

Ai Takahashi

Google
07.June.2025 (Saturday) Interesting time to hit the pub for a mocktail + fish & chips during happy hour Fish super super fresh Grabbed the Cranberry Ginger Mule mocktail 🍸

Luke P.

Google
The food is good! Fish and chips are great the clam chowder was better than Ivar's! ... Being in Seattle there's lots of good fish around here so that's high praise. The chicken pot pie was excellent as was the shepherd's pie. I waited for my third visit before I posted a review. It is a little expensive but hey it's the same price as the other location I visited at the base of the Smith Tower and I was there on an event day for one of my visits so it's to be expected but the portions on the pies were quite large drinks for a little higher than normal for the neighborhood but then again but they tasted good and seemed to be the proper strength I highly recommend Shawn O'Donnell's and I've had the same experience at all of the locations I've been to. Make sure you sign up for their loyalty program, they are extremely generous on their birthday gift for the loyalty rewards members and that is honestly why I keep coming back a little generosity goes a long ways👍👍

Chase

Google
Excellent food, great location at the center of the universe. There are plenty of close-by attractions as well! We got the chicken pot pie and fish and chips, which were both excellent. We sat outside with our dog, they were very accommodating.

Sarah Lang

Google
Easy 5 stars! Tim the bartender is great. Food is great. Service is great. Atmosphere is great. Irish music is great. What more could you need, really.

Gracie Ericson

Google
We came here for the chicken pot pie and nothing else, and it was great. It’s the only place I’ve found in Seattle that has chicken pot pie. The Irish cocktails are great, very fun pub.

Courtney Seto

Google
Shawn O'Donnell's is a true gem. Each location has its own unique flare, but the Fremont location is especially top tier. The quality of food, drink selection, and the friendly staff are unmatched. You can tell that they really care about their customers. Try the NA Guinness for a nice surprise and don't sleep on the dessert. We had the pot pie, black and bleau salad, reuben, and fish and chips. I also hear they have the best chicken tenders in town. ☺️
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Alaina N.

Yelp
We stopped in on a whim but I have a feeling this bar will be added to our regular rotation! The space has great ambiance and feels like an authentic Irish pub, you can tell it's been around for a while. However while most pubs are dark, this space has tons of windows that fill it with natural light. Service was 10 out of 10 and the happy hour specials are a no brainer - $6 local imperial pints and a variety of appetizers. We had the poutine and chicken strips and loved both- it's a great value for the quality and portion size. We're already planning our next trip!

Derek I.

Yelp
Great happy hour specials, friendly service, and atmosphere! The burger and tater tots were both excellent!
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Micah R.

Yelp
Who doesn't love not just pub food, but IRISH pub food. The vibe of an Irish pub is a happy-go-lucky leprechaun limerick on a lunch plate. The food was great. The service was good fast. The wait staff was attentive enough to know when to approach and when to lay off. The place had checked off all the Irish pub boxes: a bit rundown interior, chipped wood finishings on furniture, the Axe beer-scented pub spray, sticky concrete floors, futbol scarfs, flags hanging front the rafters and American jukebox soundtrack (which I never understand). The food spoke for itself. It was good. Unapologetic and family-friendly. It didn't need to hide behind the Scottish theme chain's gimmicky "Twisted@-- I mean, "Tilted Kilt" (the shameless floozy, red-headed, Scottish step-sister of Ho Hooters). There are several O'Donny's in the Emerald City spread. But this one--the one in the Fremont neighborhood--is my favorite of the siblings.
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Todd D.

Yelp
My wife and I stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon after an awesome day walking the Green Lake loop. This place is awesome. We ate lunch on the patio on downtown Fremont. And it is happy hour so the prices are spectacular. I had a local IPA. Cold and perfect. My wife's Emerald Isle chicken salad was fresh and tasty. I had the two piece fish and chips. The homemade tarter is perfect. The fish and chips perfect. But the best part was the awesome Irish clam chowder. Please try this. Unique. Crunch clams. Potato's. The best. The waiter was attentive and friendly and service was quick. Not sure what else you want from a lunch in the Emerald City.
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Caoimhe D.

Yelp
Once again Shawn O'Donnell's does not disappoint!! It is bittersweet for us to go now since our mate Johnny is now at the Butte Montana location! However, Shane is a wonderful lad and serves us with a great smile and attention that would do our Johnny proud! As for the ambiance, t'is a proper Irish pub: music, trivia, sessions, decor that brings this girl home, what more can be said!! As for the food! I decided to try something new today, and I was so glad I did! The wings were perfectly spicy (for this Irish girl), the chips perfect cook and perfect amount! Himself, got his usual shepherds pie! Not as good as mine, he knows how to save his neck! check out Shawn O'Donnell's when you get the chance you won't be disappointed!
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Amanda B.

Yelp
Great bartender, order doubles if you want rocks drinks. Bathrooms are clean. Food is Irish fare.

Robert S.

Yelp
I've been there for both breakfast and dinner. Dinner was great but breakfast left me underwhelmed. I've an had Irish breakfast at several places that were better. It's like they boiled the Irish bacon instead of frying it so it was pretty tasteless.
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John C.

Yelp
My girlfriend and I visited (from LA) and we were looking for a place with fish and chips. Well, I was at least because I wanted to eat like a Seattle-n. I'm not a big seafood person but I like what I ordered. I had the 3 piece fish and chips. I believe they were cod pieces. The fries were very good as well. My girlfriend's burger, oh my lord. I have no idea what they put in there but it was amazing. She only let me have one bite. After that one bite I immediately regretted not ordering it. That burger is insane! The staff was also really cool too, everyone was great.
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Tanis L.

Yelp
On Thursday, 21 April 2022, my aunt treated me and two of my cousins from Minnesota to dinner after going on a driving tour around Fremont. It was the 60th anniversary of the Space Needle and Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub had allocated two tables to Space Needle and Fremont themed items for sale. My cousins and aunt bought a few things as we were on our way in and pre-sitting down. One of the items both my cousins and aunt bought was a book about Fremont written by a local, who was there to autograph each book and write a personalized message. Both were very touched by the messages they got. Each of us ordered something different for dinner, I went with the Irish Whiskey Mac & Cheese. First, our Irish soda bread arrived, pre-entrees. We got two small loaves, each served with a dollop of butter. The butter was a little sweet, which paired perfectly when spread on the soda bread. The bread was served warm enough that the butter melted when spread on it, and was not too hot to handle or eat. Next up our entrees were served. The Irish Whiskey Mac & Cheese had corned beef, red onions, and a cream made in part from Irish Whiskey and Irish white cheddar cheese. I found the corned beef in the dish to be very lean, which is not something I have encountered frequently, and was very pleased with its flavor. The flavors melded perfectly and complimented each other well in such a way that the Irish Whiskey flavor helped balance the creaminess of the cheese and cream. Some mac and cheese dishes can be too creamy/rich for my taste buds, that was not the case with this dish. I enjoyed it so much I ate the whole thing in one go. The wait staff was friendly and quick. Tables were clean and our booth was stocked with board games on the window sill. We parked at my aunt's house, less than a block away, and walked to the restaurant so parking was a breeze. Overall a very enjoyable and pleasant experience.

Kevin B.

Yelp
got lunch today for .y crew at work. excellent service great tasting food. The burgers were flavorful and juicy. The corn beef box tails were amazing. The return was amazing and the clam chowder is highly recommended It is definitely going to be a favorite place to revisit.

Jerry G.

Yelp
Great food. Fun place. Super service. Love the atmosphere. Will return when in town.
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Jordan P.

Yelp
As a "regular" at Shawn O's while we were living in Fremont. We slowly ate our way through the entire menu! While I definitely had my favorite, *cough* Poutine with Extra Gravy and Fish and Chips *cough* you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. The real treat was trivia and of course the amazing staff at this location! Shoutout to Johnny a true MVP for Shawn's. I miss this place everyday!
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George V.

Yelp
I wanted real food and by golly I got it! Everything is just fabulous, hot and fresh and crisp, and everything! The place was pretty busy on a friday night. But the service was absolutely top-notch! There is even a couple of cheerful fellows at the bar with an irish brogue that truly adds to the authenticity and ambience, bravo! She says the drinks are all the way up to the top! and good and tasty. She just keeps saying o m g and fabulous and looking at the ceiling. I'm not talking I'm occupied stuffing my face in utter glee. It's been a tough week and this food is healing my soul. She is happy and, you know, that is all that really matters to me! Okay, so, yes there is still room for bread pudding. She keeps trying to push another delicious tater tot on me..and it has the heavenly brown gravy on one end of it.
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Gwen R.

Yelp
I'm giving it the five star because of the ambiance. Food is good authentic Irish and draft selection is Irish with a few local. Go with an attitude of play and try your hand at Trivia Pursuit, Rummikub, Apples to Apples or bring your own game, competition optional.

Heather W.

Yelp
Server was great, food came out fast, and delicious! We had the fish and chips and the signature burger (I forget the name) but it was really good! Plus they had non-alcoholic Guinness!
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Clint D.

Yelp
Shawn O'Donnell's is an amazing Restaurant and Pub! The food is excellent, the atmosphere is very authentic to Ireland, and Johnny is the best Waiter/Manager/Bartender around
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Alan Z.

Yelp
Came here for an early dinner and got seated pretty quickly. Got the irish stew and it came out pretty fast. the stew itself was pretty good, meat was tender. It was a little too salty though but evertyhing else about the stew was great. The veggies were cooked well and the stew was nice and thick. They gave bread for our table and the bread was also good.
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Allie H.

Yelp
Go for happy hour! HH is daily from 3-6pm and will save you a few bucks. We got the pub burger and shepherds pie, both were great! The only con was the cleanliness, we sat next to the window inside and there were quite a few dead bugs in the window. We actually killed a bug that was crawling on the ketchup bottle as well. Next time we will sit elsewhere!
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Erin G.

Yelp
What a great place! Nice Irish bar in the middle of the Fremont district. Great selection of beer, spirits and food. The Reuben sandwich was honestly one of the best I have had in years. Just for that I will be going back when I am in the area. Johnny, our bartender, was a great guy and a blast to chat with. If you are in the area and what something a bit different or just an amazing sandwich, then find your way here. I don't think you will be disappointed at all. And tell Johnny I said hello!

Kristen B.

Yelp
Very nice find!!! Four different orders and everyone was happy. Played some trivial pursuit while we waited for food. Schilling cider on tap! Great service-- quick!
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J K.

Yelp
Nice, clean, comfortable Irish pub and restaurant. Great food.
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Huong L.

Yelp
I've been saving my 1000th review for something special and worth it and surprisingly, this place achieve my goal :) We decided to come try their SRW lunch menu as it seem like a good deal, however once we got there, the server told us their dinner menu is also available and it was an even better deal so we opted for that is instead. For $35, you can probably feed 3-4 people as we have leftovers! Soda bread: biscuit like bread, corn bread-like flavor, warm and the butter was a great start. Clam chowder and salad: salad was pretty standard, but the clam chowder was pretty good. Creamy and filled with clams and potatoes and veggies. Goes well with soda bread and crackers. Chicken pot pie: super creamy and delicious, love their interpretation of this dish and the croissant like bread they use was delicious. A very good combination. Corned beef and cabbage: the corn beef was super tender and not the typical corn beef I'm use to but it was delicious. It came with mashed potatoes and cabbage and horseradish. The only complain I have with this dish was it lack a little salt. Otherwise it was yummy. We were pretty full but we still had the dessert left which was the bread pudding and omg, it was a great way to end our meal. It was 2 scoop of vanilla ice cream and a huge thing of their version of bread pudding. We devour that since we can't really take it home but was super happy to eat it all :) Our server was great and attentive. Portion are super generous. Even if you don't do SRW, they have reasonable price and portions. We are definitely coming back here for sure to try their breakfast menu as well as other things such as their beef stew. I love that this was my 1000th review, definitely unexpected but deserving and a great find! :D

Tom M.

Yelp
Outstanding service and food. Jacob D, my server, strategically timed the ring up of my beer to save me a few bucks using the restaurant's planned Deals of the Day to my favor. Ask for Jacob if you want fast moving and thoughtful service.

Kimberly C.

Yelp
We had the best time here. On vacation and always looking for a good place to hang out for a bit and could not have found a better place to spend a rainy Seattle afternoon. Thank you David for the best time a couple from California could ask for. Wee Guinness forever.

Mindy G.

Yelp
Great if you want some solid chicken pot pie (shredded chicken - tasty!) or just going for your traditional fish and chips. I wish they made a beef shepherd's pie, but that's just me being an American, so I can't fault them for their authenticity. Always friendly and makes you feel welcome - definitely one of my local faves.
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Jennifer N.

Yelp
One of the best irish food ever! We were stuffed and had plenty of leftovers. Highly recommend the corned beef, fish n chips and clam chowder!
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Amanda M.

Yelp
I've been coming here for a couple years now. I have to say, this is home to the sweetest and most attentive bartenders and servers. Lauren, Jake, Tim, and especially John are always on top of it and consistent.. One of the few places as a single female that I can sit and read a book and still feel comfortable and at home. They have trivia on Tuesdays, a "live" show Wednesdays and Thursdays where the most amazing violinists, piano players, flutists, and guitarists come together and play Irish tunes, which can more than sway you from your book or date to listen and applaud. The Reuben and shepherds pie are something to be added to your list. All in all, a neighborhood bar in Fremont that really makes you feel at home. It's a staple local bar with amazing food, amazing service, and music to make you feel like you're back in Ireland (if you've ever been).
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Lee G.

Yelp
Such a fun little Irish pub in Fremont. I enjoyed it immensely eating their Irish beef stew. Some of the best I've ever had. Great bar, fun games, good service, nice people definitely place to check out.
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Ryan L.

Yelp
Two huge thumbs up for Shawn O'Donnell's! It's been a long time since we've had really great pub food, and honestly have tried many places and come away looking for more ... but we've found it here at O'Donnell's! No need to look and further. We've had two meals here (both delivered through GrubHub) and have been extremely pleased with both. All of our dishes arrived quickly and still warm. Our first meal we all had the fish n' chips and it was amazing! Big pieces of delicious cod, perfectly battered and fried to excellence! The fish was meaty, tender, and full of flavor. Wonderful fries too, by the way. Our second meal we each had different things. I had the Shepherd's Pie, my wife had the Irish Beef Stew, and our little guy had the Chicken Tenders and fries. Again, everything was superb! The Shepherd's Pie was one of the best I've ever had (only bested by a couple of pubs in Chicago). I absolutely loved the Dubliner Cheese they melted on the top - a great addition that not many other places do. My wife said the Stew was super good and totally delicious. The meat was extremely tender and fell apart in her mouth. The Tenders great too along with the fries. Big pieces of chicken with plenty of yummy breading to add to the taste! I highly recommend Shawn O'Donnell's for your next hankering of pub food. Come hungry - the portions are huge and you will probably have enough for left-overs the next day. Everything we've had so far has been perfect and looking forward to trying new things on the menu (especially the burgers ... the pictures online look amazing!).

Jack V.

Yelp
Great food at reasonable prices with a fun atmosphere including Irish music. It is one of those places one can always count on for an enjoyable visit
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Kiana C.

Yelp
This place has the BEST atmosphere, the beer is very unique, and the food is delicious. It's a nice bar with table service that sometimes has live music - it made me feel like I was back in Dublin. It is the perfect place to down a couple pints with friends and catch up. The food was 10/10: -Corned beef and cabbage was a HUGE portion, honestly plan on taking some home. The creamy horseradish on the side was great and the meat was super flavorful. -Chicken pot pie was also a gigantic portion for $16.99, and so worth the money. Sometimes chicken pot pie filling tends to be creamy but bland; this pie filling was well-seasoned which I loved! -The donegal clam chower was perfect and a good portion for the price. Very creamy but smooth soup, with a good amount of clams and potatoes in it. -They gave us free irish soda bread with honey butter and it was so good! Tasted like scones that were fresh out the oven. My boyfriend got a few of their guinness mixed pints. The black & white (alaskan wheat ale topped with guinness) had a creamy flavor from the guinness but was light going down and not too heavy. The crown float (guinness with black currant) literally tastes like a dessert! Both were 100% fire. It was like a cheese foam milk tea but with guinness and lighter beer. O'Donnells is a gem! The vibes, the unique mixed pint beers, and the amazing food. The highlight for food for me were definitely the chowder. Our server Hannah was so kind and didn't rush us out! She let us take our time in our booth, play some cards, and enjoy a few beers even after we finished our food.
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Andrea M.

Yelp
We've been going to Shawn's for a while for Tuesday trivia. And it's become a staple in our week with our friends. The food is pub food and the beer is always beer. Trivia is always a good time and never disappointing (unless we lose of course). Shawn jr and his staff always remember us regardless of Masks which truly makes it a comfortable welcoming place to go.
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Corinne G.

Yelp
I've been here twice now and I can say the food and the service has been consistently great. We sat at the bar both times. There are several TVs and multiple games are on at any one time. We are instantly greeted and our orders arrive nearly as quick. Based on previous Yelp comments, we ordered the Whiskey Mac n Cheese. Ok. I can die now. Excellent Mac n Cheese, Corned Beef, Whiskey sautéed onions. Yeah..that's legit. Last night we were in time for Happy Hour. Started with the Boxty Potatoes, which our waiter described as "Corned Beef Crab Cakes." Well described. Crispy, tasty, corned beef held together with mashed potatoes and cheese. Served with a horseradish dipping sauce. After that my husband ordered the Happy Hour fish n chips. The fries are really good and bottomless but the fish was..ok. Our waiter described the batter as "really light" but it was cornmealy and overpowered the fish. I still want to come back and try more things the atmosphere and service is great and there are more dishes to taste!
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Elizabeth K.

Yelp
Wonderful staff, with comfortable surroundings. I've had just about everything on the menu and it's all delish. Great place to hangout, watch a game or catch up with friends.
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Jenny N.

Yelp
Super friendly service, but man the food is s.a.l.t.y. I placed a DoorDash order here a few nights ago. The time was currently 7:30 PM, and I placed a future order for 8:30 PM pickup. When I got there, street parking was pretty easy to find. There's a 30 minute load and unload zone right out front, so I quickly parked there and ran in. Other than street parking, there is no parking lot available. I went inside, and I was greeted by a very friendly gentleman. He asked if I was picking up some food, to which I responded yes. He handed me my food with a smile, and I was on my merry way. Upon touching the bottom of the bag, I noticed that the food was ice cold. I was hoping that maybe they just used really thick styrofoam boxes, but I knew that I was probably in for a disappointment. When I got home (10 minute drive), my food wasn't even room temperature. It was as if it had been sitting out for awhile. I believe that when I placed the DoorDash order, they made the food immediately not realizing that the pickup time was scheduled for an hour away. I got the Dublin Melt and the Ruben. The Dublin Melt was probably my favorite of the two, but both sandwiches were EXTREMELY salty. I had to gulp down at minimum, two bottles of water when eating it. The portion sizes are pretty big for what you pay for. Both sandwiches came with sides and I chose fries for one, and clam chowder for the other. The clam chowder had a really interesting taste to it. Lots of pepper, and it smelled like Chipotle's queso for some reason? Lol. I still had leftovers the next day, but I wasn't excited to eat them due to how salty the food was. I also didn't get to enjoy the fries much since they were cold, and heating them up in the air fryer isn't the same as eating fresh fries. Overall, I probably won't return, but at least the employees were friendly. :)
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Kelly L.

Yelp
We came here while waiting for a table at Kin Len. Our out of town visitor friends were hungry, so we ordered boxty cakes, bread pudding, and soda bread to share. I cannot get over how good that bread pudding was! The other two dishes were also very good. It was nice to sit in an Irish pub that actually played Irish music, as well. That's exceedingly uncommon, in my Irish pub experience. After an incredibly lackluster experience at Kin Len, we all wish we would have just ordered more from here and stayed!
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Nettie R.

Yelp
Fast exceptional service. Hot delicious food at fair price. Everyone dressed in Irish swag.
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Alexander S.

Yelp
We had a nice time with the family, out for dinner until I ordered a second round of Jameson's. They can back so small I poured them both into a glass that barely resembled what we had beens served the first time, an average bar pour of shelf whiskey. I was told by the young gentleman serving us that the owners had arrived and this was what they served us. So naturally I inquired why we got tiny glasses for $8.. After a few brief questions, her reaction was to slap the table and tell us to leave. All sober adults besides our 14 year old son, perplexed, somehow we ignited a war? She came back and slapped down the bill.. I told her to not expect a tip with her rude service..!! THEN we were approached apparently by Shawn O'Donnell himself, the owner.. this guy grabbed my whiskey off the table and told us to leave (illegal unless someone is over-serverd in the state of Washington). The one I payed so much for... This was embarrassing. Though no one else was around to witness the chaos. You and your wife chose to react poorly. You represented your business poorly. We loved coming here and have been for years but you've officially ruined that and taken away a good tip from a $150 tab you now owe to your great young server, though I doubt you'll pay him back. You can't treat people like shit, especially your fans. We're really disappointed. We're honestly still in shock of how a simple night our for dinner turned into this. Goodnight!

Ana A.

Yelp
Good Irish pub with great selection of beers on draft. It's down the street from the Freemont troll. Didn't have the food but from what I saw a lot of people ordered it and it looked good.
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Amy A.

Yelp
The pot pie was stellar!!!! My friend got the whiskey flight and the potatoes cakes. Our food was delicious! We both ended up splitting my pot pie. It was excellent!!! Good selection of food, great selection at the bar for drinks, average noise atmosphere for a bar. Excellent serving staff, attentive to needs, drink refills, friendly, etc. great location and easy walking distance to anything.
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Nate H.

Yelp
Johnny is the ultimate server. My man made us feel like we were best friends with Shawn O'Donnell himself, and that we were welcome over for a pint any day of the week. I can imagine that this place is a rip-roaring time when people are allowed to be socially-very-close, because it has a tremendous set up for watching football. After being hooked up with some Irish ales, Jonny made some recommendations to us on their finest cuisines. I went for the corned beef, because I figured that is a solid barometer to see the caliber of any Irish restaurant. Before I knew it, Johnny was slapping down soda bread left and right all over the table. This was a welcomed addition to our meal, and I'm pretty sure I ate a whole loaf before the food actually came out. The corned beef was exactly as it should be. As salty as it gets, with a little fat but not too much. The mashed potatoes and cabbage gave you that "home cooked" vibe. This is a premiere hang out spot for watching some games, or eating until you can't possibly fit anymore. Not to mention that the hospitality is A+. Johnny took the time to get to know me, and we traded stories about our upbringing when he was in between tables. As a new resident of Fremont, this may be the front runner for my new home base bar.
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Kristine H.

Yelp
Disclaimer: this is a food-only review based on two separate deliveries. For our first time, the delivery was an order of soda bread, their Irish beef stew and the corned beef with cabbage. The soda bread was tasty and the Guinness beef stew was packed with chunks of braised beef and vegetables. The corned beef also had an excellent taste. I was disappointed that both the colcannon mash and braised cabbage were lukewarm in their respective middles. The second order was more of that Irish beef stew and an order of the Irish Whiskey macaroni and cheese. The beef stew was an utterly disgusting (see differences in the two stew photos I've shared) so that was wholly inedible which was a shame since it was tossed out. The macaroni and cheese was spectacular and fed me for three separate meals. Seriously, that is a rich amount of noodles for a single person! ' I might give them one final try and update this review. As of right now, they get a firm three stars since both visits had issues. What I did enjoy was very tasty but what was bad was very unenjoyable.
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Brooke B.

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Literally my favorite watering hole. The staff are great, the vibes are great, and if you come hungry, the food is great too. Try the Reuben, any burger, fish and chips with house made tartar (yum!!) and of course, the corned beef!! You won't be disappointed.
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Elaine Q.

Yelp
This place was bomb, our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The food was super delicious. I got the corn beef and cabbage and my hub got the Mac and cheese. We are everything. Definitely come back to O'Donnell's.
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Joe B.

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Stop by while out geocaching the area a and found this great little Irish Pub... been dying for a shepherd's pie and a shot of Bushmills thank you Micheal...
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Tina N.

Yelp
One of my favorite spot in Fremont, we love the vibe love the friendliness of all the staffs like Johny who are always remember us and my irish whiskey love Daniel and Emily and Jacob we feel like going to see friends when we were there , love the Quesadillas is so delish. Highly recommended if u are in the area and like everyday happy hour3-6 pm.
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Giselle P.

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Right next door to the Smith tower. Cozy outside seating weather permitting. the choice of beers was great, and the Irish Nachos was huge (will tell you all about it in a minute...). A young man came over to great us and told us we could sit wherever we like. The restaurant was quiet, it was a rainy weekday. We chose a table in the bar area as he appeared to be the bartender and due to COVID bar seating is still not allowed. Our drink order was taken and quickly served. We split the Irish nachos--potato chips smothered in corned beef, melted cheese, and fresh jalapenos--for an appetizer and a Rueben sandwich was piled high with the same delicious corned beef Food: -Irish Nachos: Potato crisps, corned beef, cheddar, tomato, jalapeno, smoked onion dip -Reuben: Corned beef on grilled rye, Havarti, sauerkraut, secret sauce - comes with FRIES Food was good, the prices are about what you'd expect for a pub located on the ground floor of the Smith Tower, and the service is very good. Verdict: Nice atmosphere, super friendly staff, great location and good Happy Hour specials I will return here next time I'm around Seattle. So nice to visit such a great pub atmosphere in downtown Seattle.
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Brad T.

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Could not decide what I wanted to eat for dinner so I logged onto Uber Eats and figured I would give Shawn O'Donnell's a try. I ordered the Irish meatloaf and potatoes and a Cesar side salad and of course the bread pudding. The order came with asparagus, and I was impressed with the presentation and the smell was amazing. The meatloaf and gravy was great and the potatoes & asparagus was perfect! The Bread Pudding was sinful! It was so good, I placed a Thanksgiving to go order for me and my kids! I can't wait!
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Lizzie F.

Yelp
F-ing delicious!!!!! I got fish and chips and bread pudding but I can't wait to try more.
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Melissa C.

Yelp
The food was absolutely delicious - best fish and chips I've ever had. They service was a little slow at the beginning BUT we arrived right when pub trivia was starting and the place was very full. Drinks came out very fast and the food was perfect.