I went into this place because it had a banner hanging outside: "2006 Millbrae Restaurant of the Year" - I want to know how much they paid for that lip service. This place looks charming, but I will never go back. I visited twice, and twice upon entering I was greeted with a stench that was worse than any college bar you could ever walk into. It was far worse than just stale beer, it was putrid. You can get a good Guinness here once you get past the stink, but the food is terrible. The first time, I had one of my favorite Irish staples, Shepherd's Pie and it had tomato in the gravy which is supposed to be beef based. It wasn't beefy flavored at all, just terrible. The second time I had another Irish staple, Fish and Chips. With my first bite of fish I could smell ammonia, i.e. spoiled fish. There were 4 pieces on the plate, I took a bite of each, and the first 3 tasted of ammonia. Terrible. Then the bill came, and they over-charged me. Add a cup of soup to your meal, the menu says it costs $3, but they charged me $4. Bottom line, if you want a smelly pub, with bad food, that over-charges you - then this is the place for you. read more

This place is a great place in Millbrae! Irish food mostly but some California cuisine too. Crab sandwich is AWESOME! read more

Fiddlers Green - SO GOOD! - Irish Near Me - Millbrae, California

A great Irish Pub, Worth visiting. It's like stepping into a pub in Ireland. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. They have an excellent selection of Irish beers and the food is perfect. Good prices and large tasty portions. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile, finally my wife decided to go here for my Bday. -it is a pub, so you get that feeling, very nice set up with many tables... .but the feeling was welcoming. -the staff members were SUPER AWESOME AND ATTENTIVE. Not annoyingly, but making sure we were good. -First we got the Trio platter which had fries, onion rings and chicken wings... great amount of portions. -I got the sirloin steak, which was the day's special.. wow... the steak was super delicious and the sauce was amazing. -Got lemonade.. which was bottomless!!! My wife got a fish dish, which was also the day's special. Price is moderate, but quality, service, portions... WELL WORTH IT!!! read more

Great beer and spirits, friendly people, and the food is amazing!!...I take my employees here all the time and it never disappoints!

I dont' know why it took me living in Millbrae for 12 years before I decided to give this place a try. Once inside I completely forgot I was even in Millbrae. I felt like I was in a nice little pub somewhere in the middle of Manhattan. I love that its not only a bar but a more like a bar and grill. I strolled in on a cold winters night and ordered an irish coffee. Hit the spot right away and was a perfect close to my dinner. Unfortuantely I have yet to try the food here so I can't say much about it but whatever the servers were bringing out from the kitchen looked delicious. I'll have to come back for some of that shephard pie. read more

Stopped in here for a quick drink and bite. This is a true Irish pub, tucked into a small cozy place. The food was grade A with service to match. I would recommend this to any pub seeker. Plus side is that its close to the airport for a lunch stop before a trip. read more

The best Irish breakfast for those craving good home bangers, beans, black/white pudding and the soda bread is delish (not as good as mine, but close!) My family and I come here often, and are never disappointed. The soup is always yummy, and the fish and chips are great. In our minds, there is no Irish food in the Bay that comes close to the quality at Fiddlers! Slainte! read more

We had about 2 hours before our flight home, and decided to try a local place to eat. YELP reviewers told us this was the place to try. The food Gods were with us, as we scored a parking spot right in front of the restaurant. The atmosphere is very friendly, neighborhood kind of place. Sort of reminded me of the old TV series, 'Cheers', where everyone knows your name! We didn't have a great deal of time, so I ordered the Shepherd's Pie and my colleague ordered the Irish Stew, and a Guinness. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and flavorful, and best of all home made...not processed and heated in the micro wave. I wished we'd had more time to try some other menu items, but will be back for sure. This restaurant is not to be missed! read more

Proper Irish Pub on the peninsula, near SFO, so it's perfect for a pint and some tasty bites before or after heading to SFO. The Irish Stew and the home made Irish "brown bread" and soda bread were all amazing, some of the best Irish stew I've had outside of Ireland. Excellent pint of Guinness and me missus had a turkey sandwich and side salad she really enjoyed. My new go to spot when in the area. Slainte! read more

this is a Great family place! my first visit here was on st patty's day, which is a good and bad thing. it was great to see the true irish vibe in full festive mode. bad cuz kid was hungry (and me starvin' marvin') and we had to wait over an hour for a table. good- staff are totally friendly and native irish. we had the shepard's pie (i don't think i've ever had one before so i can't compare). it was tasty but a bit bland. my daughter liked it and ate the meat. that's good enough for me! also had a bite of the corned beef. i think my hubby's is better (way more tender and juicy) but there's isn't bad. it seems to be a favorite with the regulars i'd like to go back one day on a non-irish holiday and really enjoy the food. can't wait to be able to drink again so i can really get into the spirit! read more

My wife & I had an early dinner at Fiddler's Green on Sunday 17 July. We were staying across the street at the Fairfield Inn and opted for this Irish pub based on the reviews of others, and the fact that most of the other nearby restaurants were Asian, and closed on Sunday evening. We both ordered the two piece fish & chips. The fish portions were a bit smaller than most pieces of cod I have had with fish and chips. The fish had a fishy taste to me, which is unusual as typically all white fish tastes about the same to me. The chips were thin cut and there was an ample amount. I started my meal with a bowl of split pea soup. I was expecting a thick soup with mashed peas, but instead received a pea based broth with pieces of carrot. It was OK, but not what I was expecting. I would return but I would try other items on the menu. read more

This is a family run Irish Pub that has consistently excellent food and service. While the menu has plenty of classic Irish fare, there are also many offerings that simply represent good American fare. In addition, they have specials everyday that are great. I had the sautéed shrimp dish last night and it was shrimp in a tomato, wine pepper, onion sauce that was outstanding. The place also has some remarkable deals. For example, the house salad is really good and cost $5. A 1/2 sandwich with choice of side is $9. The service is also excellent. The owner's son Oliver Jr mans the bar where many folks have food and drink. He is attentive. The only downside is the price of tequila- a touch too costly. read more

I would never consider eating at a pub but my boyfriend manage to convince me and shephard's pie is one if my favorite comfort food so I thought why not. My boyfriend had the the liver and bacon, his sister had the corned beef hash with cabbage- not my kind of food but it wasn't all that bad and I'll admit I was content with my small portion shepard's pie. Oddly enough, my favorite was the soda bread. Soooo good. My boyfriend also loved the draft beer, especially the perfectly poured Guinness. The service was friendly and the pub is pretty nice. Overall, I gave it 3 stars because the food is not something I ever imagine craving for nevertheless it still exceeded my pub food expectation. read more

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I guess racism is alive and well, at least in Millbrae. My story: Im an asian guy, who loves fish and chips and was delighted to discover that there was an irish pub close to mr that served great fish and chips and had great reviews. I had been to a few and havent been disappointed yet. I go in on a sunday (7/23 around 11am)and received a lukewarm greeting from the giant male host. Thinking his service is indicative of his anemic greeting, I go to the bar instead. Promptly ignored. Not even greeted by the long blonde chubby gal bartender with glasses and mushroom top . She continues her conversation to the patrons next to me as i try to make eye contact. I flip on the stopwatch. 10 min and counting. She goes to the other side of the bar and quickly greets and meets new patrons that came in after me. I get the hint. I ask the giant man for a table instead and get another lame ass reply. Change my mind and leave. Silly pub staff. I use to work as a bartender,server and manager and usually tip outrageously. I went instead to the the pho joint next door where the crowd was mixed and the staff welcoming. Ill get my stella in bottle instead without the racial discrimination. Note:And previous reviews said they use tilapia in their fish and chips. Lol, so much for 'traditional' irish pub. read more

I really do believe this is as good as it gets, for an Irish pub in the US. Not that I have experienced a true Irish pub, but I felt like it must be a good representation of a pub one might find in Ireland, and I think this is the reason why all the patrons were Irish. Perhaps they felt closer to home here. I had a Smithwick's (pronounced "Smith-icks") Irish ale, which I have grown to love, and a Rueben. It is a ideal combination, which I highly recommend. The corned beef was delicious, and made for probably the best Rueben sandwich I've ever had. The bartender provided great service and she was very nice, and the chef definitely knows what she is doing when it comes to Irish cooking. Two thumbs up!! I'm going to make a point of coming here several more times, at the least! read more

I came here this afternoon for a bite to eat and to watch a little world cup soccer. Unfortunately I had to go to to work later so I couldn't indulge in some of that fine stout that they pour. It was a pretty local crowd and I'm sure I stuck out like a sore thumb since I was wearing a Dodger cap. However, people were friendly enough. For lunch I had the spicy corned beef sandwich which was tasty and and pretty big. The bread was really fresh. I'm looking forward to coming back here and tipping a few pints the next time around. read more

Nice drinks, good food, friendly service and a very relaxed mood. The food is pretty close to what I've had in the UK, the fish & chips were nothing special but certainly better than the average fish & chips you'll find in the US. Good selection of beer too. read more

Good food, big screen, clean environment. What more can I ask for to watch a game? They have tons of little screens and one large one, so you get a good view in most places of the room. It's a great neighborhood spot cheer on our local teams! The fish and chips are really tasty and the coleslaw is tart and fresh as a great complement. Their Irish stew really hits the spot too. Doesn't seem like you can go wrong with the food here. We will be back for many seasons to come. read more

Fiddlers we love you great food and excellent service. Thank you for helping us through this difficult time. Give this family owned business some love and support them. We want them around for a long time. read more

Excellent food, beer and Irish atmosphere. Got the chicken pesto which I highly recommend.

Came here to eat with a bunch of buddies for dinner and was taken care of a nice young man named Manny. He was very attentive to us through the night and even helped me choose the best plate for my tastebuds. I also had an Irish coffee which was as smooth as it gets! Will be coming back shortly read more

Great price, friendly staff. The food quality is good. Love the wings and calamari here. They also serve strong bow cider here. Wish they had an outdoor bar area. read more

Came here for lunch on St. Paddy's Day with a few co-workers and the place was packed. Quite understandable considering no other Irish pubs in the area were serving food during lunch hours. I ordered the bangers and mash and it was so bland. I could have cooked it myself and saved $13 on tasteless food. Just come here for the drinks because there's nothing to be desired with the food in my humble opinion. read more

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We found this on yelp, while waiting for our last party to arrive into SFO. We were looking for a place for a meal and a drink. To our suprise, Fiddler's Green was a nieghborhood gem. Our server had a real Irish accent and indeed was born in Ireland. She was very friendly. The atmosphere is lively and rustic. The irish stew was absolutely delicious, we all were digging into the stew and could not stop. The fish and chips were definately the best i have ever eaten; crunchy and airy breaded large chuncks of moist fish. Oh so good! We liked this place so much, that on our way home, we had one last beer here again before getting back on the plane back to LAX! read more

I definitely cannot comment on the food Fiddler's Green serves as I haven't come here for lunch or dinner, only to have drinks during late night hours. The bartenders are pretty average here, they were friendly enough and they pour an okay drink. Not too stiff or too fantastic for the price. For a Jameson & Ginger Ale I believe they ran about $5 which isn't bad at all The vibe here is very laid back and very relaxed. This isn't the place for dancing or loud music or if you want a very upbeat environment for a night out. It is pretty mellow here and more of a bar you go to for talking and catching up with friends that you actually want to hear during the conversation. The crowd here can be very mixed, everyone from the 21 year old crowd to the older bunch. It is lighted fairly well and has large tables for groups to sit down if you don't want to stand or be by the bar. We like coming here for a few drinks and to play cards for a calm night out that's still close by home. Definitely an okay place in Millbrae to grab a few drinks and meet up with friends. read more

I went in on a slow Tuesday night. Ordered a Bloody Mary, which was meh....alcohol was there, but flavorless, no spice, nada. Bland. The olives were good tho! Next came the potato skins, which were really slices of potato with the toppings on them. OK, nothing special. Then the Shepherds Pie...I was really looking forward to this! Was I happy? Nope. It was 90% mashed potatoes, a thin layer of beef mixture on the bottom. A VERY thin layer. I took 2 bites, and found it as bland as everything else. Asked for it to be taken off the bill, and it was. Sorry folks, maybe a bad night. But I did not leave full and satisfied, as I'd hoped to. read more

Great small Irish pub! Good service, great food (a bit pricy, but great), Great Guinness beer! What more do you want! I will come back! read more

Went here this past Saturday. The food was awesome! The best fish & chips I've had in a very long time. I had hoped for a broader beer selection, but oh well, can't have everything. But just for the record...Corona is not considered a "craft brew". :) read more

Sunday, 12:10PM. If I'm told by an ethnic Irish friend that Fiddler's Green is a great place for ethnic Irish food, I've got to try it, right? Oh fo sho! Sweet layout, plenty of tables, and clean establishment. Rustic decor lined the walls and rounded out the restaurant. Huge flats screens sat above the corners near the bar. As we sat down, I saw a huuuuuuuuuuge wall aimed at by a super projector. I hear on "futbol" days the entrance fee is $20 but the party is a rockin'! Final Call: Lively atmosphere. Family run bidness. Good service. Nice people. And, the large portion was actually enough for a PHATTY like myself. I'm down for more authentic Irish food! ********** Stuffed my face in: 1. Complimentary Irish toast +Wheat and oats bread came soft, was good with a bit of sweet cream spread +"Berry bread" was more moist and good with no spread 2. Sourdough toast *Standard grilled toast with a bit o' butter 3. Irish breakfast, large +Irish sausage tastes like the conventional "American breakfast sausage" but with a softer exterior and more juice +Irish bacon is a lot saltier with less grease +White pudding tastes like the traditional Dim Sum pork rolls, but crispy on the outside +Black pudding tasted like a fried meatball (yes, it's actually made out of bloooooood) *Standard home fries: crunchy without the oil *Conventional scrambled eggs read more

In the mood for Irish fare went to check out this local place. I had the Mini Irish Breakfast and the hubby had the Irish Egg Benedict. The mini irish breakfast consists of baked beans (sweet like I like it), 1 egg, 1Irish bacon (which taste a little more like ham with a bit of fat, chewy not crunchy) 1 Irish sausage, 1 white pudding (offal sausage), 1 black pudding (blood sausage), the puddings where deep fried and a bit burnt, home fries (yummy & crispy) and a slice tomato. Overall it was filling but I don't know if I'd order it again. My hubby enjoyed his Benedict and was satisfied. I ask to try some traditional bread, brown bread & soda bread. They both were very yummy and dense. They're not light breads, the soda bread was a tad lighter but not by much. I think I'll go again to try some lunch/dinner item. I believe in second chances. read more

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I had brunch here with a friend yesterday. Loved the atmosphere and I would highly recommend the crab cakes and the Guinness infused beef stew. The waiter was very nice and attentive. I'll be coming back here soon. :) read more

The food was great, I went there on March 17th St. Patrick's day ! The service was not as good. I went there alone and the place was packed. I ordered Togo and the lady was put out when I asked if there was silverware...really !! She had to go walk and get the silverware. Then I saw the person who takes the name for sitting people and I asked how long is the weight time for 1 person...she said I can seat you now. I was so happy, then she said did you just get Togo...I said yes and then she said let me ask if it's OK, I then said I will order a drink. Then she had to ask the first original lady that I dealt with and she already had a piss pore attitude, so you know she said NO !! Anyway I walked down the street and sat on a bench and enjoyed my dinner !! Corn beef and Cabbage with potatoes and bread. read more

Fiddlers Green - Picked up Togo! Great food, service not ! - Irish Near Me - Millbrae, California

Fiddlers is a totally class extremely well run establishment ; from numerous different food options that never disappoint to easily hands down the BEST Guinness in the Bay Area masterfully poured by Oliver who happened to be tending bar when i had the pleasure to revisit yesterday ; i have been here many times over the years and without exception every time has been time well spent ; as good as it gets read more

This place was so packed, must be a locals favorite. Whiskey selection is great as is the draft beer. the owner is super cool, had me tasting Irish Whiskey to make me a believer. the spicy Irish sandwich is delicious, with sweet red onions playing beautifully off of the spicy cheese. Sarah is very knowledgable and really knows her way around Irish beer and such. The dungeoness crab sammmy, sooooo good! It is quite the awesome place to end up! read more

When I first moved to San Bruno I was looking in the area for some bars decent enough to work at so I tried them all. One word. SCARY. I have since stopped looking for a job but last month I came across Fiddlers Green. It looked cute from the outside so I decided to pop in for a drink. Inside it's beautiful and the whole bar was full of Irish families getting ready to have dinner (it is a also a restaurant that serves up Irish fare). I ordered a Guinness, of course it was poured perfectly and the bar tender was friendly. The second time I went back I took my boyfriend. It was a rainy day so we ordered Irish coffees which were perfect. The bartender made a new pot of coffee for us and their whip creme is home made. The last time I went me and a friend got dinner, we ordered Shepperd's pie and the corned beef and cabbage plate, both were delicious. The meat was tender and seasoned well, the gravy in the pie was perfect. I definitely will be back. Also the owners father, a really sweet old man, has been there 2 out of the three times I have gone, goes around welcoming patrons. read more

Fish and chips were great in that the fish was fried to be crispy on the outside yet moist on the inside. The chips were good too. The potato skins were yummy as well with great bacon bits and green onions on top. They have great TVs for sports and one is a big projection screen. It was great for Sunday Night Football! This place also has a cool Irish Pub ambiance. read more

Great neighborhood establishment and my favorite go-to spot in Millbrae. Been coming here since moving to the area 2 years ago. Awesome staff, owner, and atmosphere! Food is good and what you'd expect from an Irish pub -- and I mean that in a good way! read more

Date night. I love nights like this. No worries in the world. I get fed! Live the company.Hapoy gal here

Fiddlers green , love this place The grilled salmon is better than any seafood restaurant I know, service is %100 staff are beyond friendly, come check this place out and the covid protocols are so amazing.. read more