Okeefes Tavern - Clearwater (FL)

5 /5 Michael Scribner: This restaurant is a long-standing icon in the downtown Clearwater and surrounding community. My wife and her family have been coming here for many years. The tradition of serving a wide range of dishes and specializing in authentic Irish dishes has been their signature that the locals and visitors have cherished so dearly for so many years. It is conveniently located on the primary downtown main traffic road, Fort Harrison Avenue, that travels through the center of downtown. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have a great bar too. The menu has something for everyone. The Irish dishes they offer include Sheperds Pie, Bangers and Mash and Fish and Chips. The pricing is reasonable and the portions are generous. The food is fresh, hot and very delicious. My server, Jordan was friendly, polite and very helpful. He checked on me throughout my meal. He brought my cocktail out right away. It was a Spicy Bloody Mary and it was amazing! It had a great flavor and the perfect amount of spice. The food came to my table promptly and it was piping hot. The order was correct and he added to my order without hesitation. The Reuben Sandwich I ordered was outstanding. It is the best Reuben Sandwich served in the Tampa Bay Area! It is my favorite part of coming here. The fries were hot, crispy and very tasty. The Coleslaw was a nice compliment to my sandwich. The Manager, Kelly ("The Boss!") was very nice. She stated that the restaurant will be relocating approximately in January and staying in the area close by. The City of Clearwater officials are being very supportive in assisting them with relocating close by where they are located now. She said they would like to complete the relocation process within a nine month period. She also stated that they will be keeping everyone updated on their Facebook page so look there for updated information. I would encourage everyone to patronize this place in support of all the challenges they are going to face in the upcoming foreseeable future. The family owners are very good people and they take great care of their amazing staff. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant to everyone. 6 Stars

5 /5 Rod McCarthy: Original visit at this place 30 years ago. Not inexpensive but it is higher end food than you would expect from a tavern. Definitely has a loyal mature customer base. It is moving to a different location nearby. Originally opened in 1961 by Bill O’Keefe as a modest taproom, O’Keefe’s has evolved into a longstanding neighborhood favorite. Expect hearty American classics with an Irish twist—burgers, steaks, seafood, soups, ribs, and traditional favorites such as corned beef & cabbage, shepherds pie, and more.

5 /5 Wynter Wonderland Productions: I thoroughly enjoyed my imperial burger it was flavorful!! The fish and chips (haddock) was a great order, an amazing serving for a fish lover! Stacey M was pretty awesome and recommended both options over our other choices. Looking forward to returning, the pup enjoyed himself on the patio as well!!

5 /5 Angie Wilkinson: Wow! Tonight was our first visit to O’Keefs but will certainly be the first of many! Everything was top notch beginning with the service. Our server Linda was by far one of the best servers ever. She didn’t miss a beat and was so friendly and helpful. Each person in our group of 7 had something different and each one raves about how good everything g was. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting. We were able to talk amongst our table without having to shout. O’Keefs is a new favorite and we can’t wait to come back.