Dunn-Gaherin’s Food and Spirits
About
Irish, American (New)
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 344 Elliot St, Newton, MA 2464
Phone: (617) 527-6271
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notVegan OptionsYes
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch, Dinner
- local_parkingParkingStreet, Private Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiFree
- tvHas TVYes
- turned_in_notWaiter ServiceYes
- fastfoodCatersYes
Reviews
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Adam L.
This place is consistently great, as long as you can get a table (some nights are pretty busy). The eggplant fries are huge wins with the burgers , and I hate eggplant usually !
Only caution I have is that some of the cocktails are hit or miss . The beer menu is this places' strength , not custom mixology. I can't let a minor thing like that take away from the good atmosphere and the excellent food though ! -
Nick I.
A lively (if tightly-packed) Irish pub with great food and beer selection. Above all else, though, was the warmness of the staff that truly made customers feel like family.
My S.O. and I went there on a Friday night and it was packed inside. With not a ton of room to wait around, we had to stay pressed up against a wall on a ramp for the 15 minutes or so that we had to wait. During that time, a host/manger made good conversation with us and two other staff members asked if we wanted drinks while we waited. Everyone was super kind and definitely put me in a good mood while waiting.
For food, we split the Murphy's pastrami sandwich and the fish sandwich and they were both really good! The fried fish had a great texture to it and paired perfectly with the tartar sauce. The pastrami wasn't the best I've ever had, but the honey Dijionaise sauce was a welcomed addition to a meat that's usually paired with 1000 Island, yellow mustard, or a spicy brown mustard. There's a rotation of 16 beers on tap, so there should be something for just about anyone.
If I happen to find myself in the area again, I would definitely come back! -
Chelsea I.
Ate here with a few friends on a busy Friday night. The atmosphere is right on point with what you would expect for an Irish pub. It can be really noisy and it isn't a large place, so if you are looking for an intimate, quiet dinner, this may not be your place.
When we first walked in, we were greeted by who we thought was the hostess. She said to take a hightop table right by the entrance and she'd put us on the list for an actual table. A server then came over and we ordered drinks and appetizers. Then a gentleman came over and asked if we were waiting for a table and we said yes; he told us he'd put us down and let us know when our table was ready. So we ate our appetizer and after about 45 minutes and seeing other people who came in after us get a table, we questioned our server about our table. She thought we were just planning to eat at the hightop. After some confusion, we were finally seated at a dinning table about an hour after we arrived. It is for this reason that I docked a star on their rating.
Our server at our dinning table was a young man who was very attentive, had a great sense of humor, and was prompt at clearing away dishes and filling glasses.
We all tried something different: caprese chicken sandwich, shepherd's pie, and the meat loaf. All of us enjoyed our dishes and the portion sizes were generous. We also decided to indulge in some desserts: bread pudding, chocolate lava cake, and brownie sundae. While eat of us preferred one of the desserts, they were all excellent.
Overall, it was a nice experience. Without the hiccup of us getting seated, they would have earned a full five stars from me. But I would definitely consider returning in the future if I am in the area. -
June B.
Our server Luke Josh is very friendly and funny. Stop in and say hi but make sure to call him Josh.
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Aimee B.
We stopped in right between the lunch and dinner typical time frames so they were not busy, but got us seated and brought out some eggplant fries to sample. (I don't think I got but a quick bit because the kids ate the whole plate of them - they are SO good!!).
We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip that was brought quickly with the kids meals - hot dog and mac n'cheese. The kids meals were made fresh and none of the boxed stuff. The hot dog was in a pita and she liked that as something different.
I did the chicken, bacon, ranch sandwich with the eggplant fries (they are amazing so just order them!). It was hot, fresh, and tasty. The portions were good sized so I didn't have any room for dessert.
Lots of good beers on tap locally to try.
Service was attentive and friendly!