Shamrock Irish Pub

Shamrock has been one of our family favorites for burgers for years. We always have enjoyed going there, especially either before or after the show.
I don’t know if there have been management changes or if it is just a blip on the radar, but the last couple of times we have been there, our service has been bad.
Last night, I waited 15 minutes just to cash out and we had allowed plenty of time before going to the show.
I will definitely be back there in the next month or so and hope the service issues were just them having a bad day.

Best Burgers around. Meat comes from east side market in Detroit every day. So good!
Plus the seasoned fries are awesome. And Killians Red on tap is a awesome cheap beer choice.
Favorite go to comfort food.

We love this place all year round. Sitting outside in the warmer month’s or in the cozy bar atmosphere inside during the Winter. The food is quick and really good, and the beer selection is always interesting. An Eastside classic!

Nothing fancy, and that’s a good thing in an Irish bar! :)
Short menu of sandwiches (burger, corned beef, pastrami, grilled chicken, grilled turkey, fish). Simple but well prepared.
16 taps to choose from. Decent selection of Michigan craft beer (Bells, Shorts, & Founders)

Great burgers! I wouldn’t recommend going in on a busy fri or sat night. My burger is always overcooked on busy nights. It’s best to go during the week. But, otherwise great burger for the price.

This is a Utica landmark. Considered having one of the best burgers in the Detroit area.

The shamrock never seems to disappoint they always have great service. They are so quick every time i go it still amazes me. Best bar food in the macomb area without a doubt.

I am baffled as to how this place has 4 stars. The only good thing are the prices, which are on par with a typical fast food place and it tasted similar. The food is GFS’s finest. I had the rueben which the best description is simply two pieces of cold bread and grocery store deli «corned beef». Look at the pictures of the burger for an accurate representation of the burger.
The bar looked nice and there was a decent atmosphere with a decent beer selection and a cool patio. There are two small TVs so definitely not a sports bar.

Love this place always try to stop in for a burger whenever I come home to Utica. Great food. Great prices. However the waitress is a bitch!

New owners? Different beef supplier? Might explain why my favorite place to go for a hamburger is no longer my favorite. This was a return visit to see if we just hit a bad night the last time we were there. Very ordinary hamburgers now. Kind of tasteless.
Price went up a dollar and size went from 8 oz to 7 oz. Neither would bother me if the burger were as good. End of story: Shamrock is crossed off my list.

I don’t get the hype. The seasoned fries were pretty much as if they put the salt and pepper on for you. I’d be surprised to find out otherwise. The ketchup was gross. The fish in the fish and chips was more than sub par. I really don’t get what anyone sees in this place. Right next door is better burgers and across the street is much better food in general.

We stopped here after a kayaking trip and had a good time. The outdoor patio is beautiful and spacious. Our burgers were tasty and we enjoyed the seasoned fries– although it’s nicer when they season the whole basket instead of just the top few. There’s a nice draft beer selection and the service was quick and friendly. Prices are great too. We’ll be back.

This place is great. Food is good burgers in my top 5. They have a great lunch special burger fries and a beer or pop for like $ 5.50. All the wait staff is friendly and prompt. Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family

A favorite place to get a great burger and a beer!
Shamrock is always busy because they have good food. The service has always been really good.
It’s just a fun place to eat and drink at!
I love our downtown area of Utica. It’s a wonderful small town atmosphere.

Wasn’t impressed. The cornbeef sandwiches were just ok. The table was dirty. Thought it was dingy and dark inside.

LOVE this place! I’ve been coming here for years and it never fails to be amazing. As an employee of UCS it is always a foolproof place to celebrate a big win or meet up with old friends. Beer selection is always great, burgers and fries are fantastic and the call of «Can I order?» always makes me smile. Definitely doing something right Shamrock! :)

This place is always rocking. The first time I tried going on a Friday night, we had to leave for the not-​as-​good place a few steps down. It’s easy to see why they’re always busy: Cheap (but good) food and plenty of drink specials and a great outdoor patio. Although I have to warn about those tiny red bugs that like to congregate if you sit by the brick wall. Don’t do that.
They just focus on the basics. I would say «plain» but that gives a bad connotation. But it’s not bad by any means. Just a neighborhood bar. Let’s not give them so much grief.
I’ve ONLY had the fish and chips because it’s that good. I know they’re known for their burgers, but I’ve recently given up on beef, so I’ll have to take everyone’s word that it’s one of the area’s best.

Its a staple for downtown Utica. And I’ll tell you what, if you go at ANY other time rather than lunch… I’d say its a great place. However there is only so much you can do. They have their M-​F burger special which is a decent steal at $ 5.50. Burger, fries, and a drink.
But, you get… lettuce, cheese, onions, and tomato.
The first time I asked for a mushroom swiss burger, I swear I was going to be laughed out of the joint. .
I’m sorry that you only have some lame dame condiments… sometime I like a little variety to my burger.

I can’t say anything more about their burgers that hasn’t already been said by several other Unilocalers. The burgers are effing delicious…’nuff said. I haven’t seen a lot about the fries at Shamrock, which do deserve a little gold star. My wife and I like to split a basket (which is big). The fries are thick cut, golden, crispy and delicious. A perfect pairing to the great burger.
The prices are great at the Shamrock as well. My wife and I recently had dinner here: 2 cheeseburgers, a large basket of fries and 2 draft beers. The bill was $ 20. We walked away fat and happy :)
I have never had incredibly awesome service here. I can’t deduct any stars for poor service because it’s not poor. It’s a bit lackluster, but it’s really a bar atmosphere. I have come to expect a little «rough» service at this cool little bar.
The effing awesome burgers and fries aside, the beer selection is usually pretty stellar as well. They usually have a few Michigan brews on tap, which is a great option for a beer lover like myself.
TRY IT!!!
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My colleague and I came across the Shamrock Irish Pub while searching Unilocal reviews for best burger joints in southeast Michigan.
Shamrock I-​Pub is conveniently located in downtown Utica with free public parking across the street from the restaurant. It is a standard bar establishment with brick walls, hardwood floors, and plenty of flat screen televisions. The atmosphere is casual.
Unbelievable…the lunch special is a burger & fries w/​beer or soda for $ 5.55!!! Happily we both ordered the lunch special. The food came out fast and did not disappoint. I don’t regularly eat red meat and must say this was one of the best burgers I’ve had in years. The service was friendly and flawless so we’ll definitely dine there again.
Thank you Unilocal!!!My friend and I now have somewhere we can enjoy a terrific b-​combo at a cheap price $