Very comfortable setting! Very reasonable prices! Lots of room to relax with a good group of people!

The food was great and reasonably priced. The bartender was pleasant and the entertainment was great! I loved the atmosphere.

Tasty sandwiches, interesting beers, and friendly service. However, there are several tables that vibrate if you sit at them. Waitress didn't know what it was. While the restaurant is next to the Schenectady train station, no train was arriving. Must be some compressor. We moved to another table. Reuben was fabulous- soft tender corned beef and tasty bread/sauerkraut and sauce. Donnelly turkey was also good but less dynamic- though the horseradish infused dressing helped. Bread for the turkey was dry and too crunchy. Regardless, this place is worth the visit! read more

Katie O'Byrnes is a small restaurant and bar. The waitresses are okay nothing amazing. The food was alright. I was extremely dissapointed with the shephards pie..it was very bland..I wish they used more vegetables then just little bits of carrot..also the mashed potatoes weren't very tasty. My husband got a Reuben sandwich which was very good..only down side is we wished there was more dressing on it but we can see how others wouldnt like it. I give this place a solid 3 stars. read more

Katie O'Byrne's - Irish Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Good food at a reasonable price. Has a traditional Irish feeling and very attentive wait staff. Will definitely visit again!

Ate here twice on a recent trip to Schenectady. We'd heard the service could be slow but both times we mentioned to the waitress that we were on a time crunch (once for the movies and once to catch a train) and she certainly complied with our needs. The menu is quite varied with lots of options, most of them made on site. I enjoyed my meals both times as did the rest of my dining companions. Our food was hot, delicious and served well. The plates were cleaned away promptly but we did not feel rushed. On one of our visits, we entered and there was a large, noisy crowd at the bar and we almost left. But the waitress quickly recognized this and assured us that we could sit outside. The weather was great and it solved the problem. The only disappointment is that they do not have fresh brewed iced tea and i would suggest they consider adding this. I would certainly recommend Katie O'Byrnes and plan to return on my next trip to Schenectady. read more

Went here for my girlfriend mom's birthday for a birthday dinner. The atmosphere was great, I really enjoyed it. The food though was mediocre. I ordered a Shepherd's pie (which wasn't even a Shepherd's pie, since it contained ground beef and no lamb) which had no flavor to it and way to much cheese. I also ordered a side of coleslaw which, again, had no flavor to it, entirely bland. To add insult to injury my soda was a bit flat. Id give it another chance to redeem itself but overall I was not impressed with my first visit. read more

Stopped here on our way through to the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool fest. Spotted the restaurant on the map and decided to take a chance. It ended up being not a chance at all. Katie's is a hometown joint with a big town feel. The service was quick and excellent. To start we devoured a basket of mac n cheese bites. I had the whiskey glazed salmon, and they easily and quickly adjusted the meal for my dietary restrictions. My wife got the shepherds pie, which was rich and delicious. We got some apple pie for dessert, and left with a tab that was incredibly reasonable. A great stop if you're hungry and in the area. read more

Just visiting and found this place on yelp, delicious! Great service, nice pub vibe, and good food.

Had a very pleasant dinner here on a very busy Saturday night. The staff was hustling but made us feel like we welcome. I had the Reilly Rachel and my husband had the corn beef dinner. Dessert was the apple crisp (would have liked it with ice cream but they were generous with the whipped cream). Very pleasant evening within walking distance of our hotel. read more

The appetizer was amazing! The food on the other hand was not! No seasoning, very bland got the cornbeef sandwich didn't like it so switched to the breakfast burger didn't like that either sent them both back the burger had 1/4 missing so 3/4 of the burger and the whole basket fries got sent back and the owner himself told me he can't take the burger off the bill cause it had 3 bites missing (I made my husband try it)!!!! But that is not even what blew my mind I had a Pepsi with ice NO ALCHOL in a plastic cup paid our bill including the not ate hamburger and as we are walking out he said "sorry you can't take your drinks outside "... I said there is no alcohol it's just Pepsi he said that it doesn't matter no drinks can leave there establishment!!! Like what???? A whole cup of Pepsi thrown away and the waitress was rude just to add that!!!! But ANY OTHER restaurant I have ever been too ask if you want a t go cup! So to tell me it's a law that drinks can't leave a restaurant is a joke! Your a joke and your food and service was horrible. Just a tip for other costumers maybe try some seasoning and some respect read more

Cute place to visit on St. Paddy's day with live music! Food was sub par, staff was awesome!

Food is ok BUT bring a book because getting your food takes FOREVERRR. I ordered Mac and cheese and waited about 45 minutes to get it and we were one of 4 tables in the entire restaurant. read more

Great Irish Pub! Food is wonderful and prices are reasonable. I love the atmosphere! Our new "Cheers" Pub.

Comfy place, I was there alone and didn't feel uncomfortable. The restaurant seems very busy, service is good, in house beer was good.

This place is great. I come to Schenectady about once a year and this has become my staple. The food is great and the staff is awesome. Every time I'm here I have a delicious dinner with tasty beer and a friendly atmosphere. It's like I'm at a friendly bar back home. Two thumbs up! read more

Worst service. The hostess sat us by the door in the bar area. We were ignored for 15 minutes...had to ask the table across from us to find out who are their waitress was. When their waitress came by, we asked if she was ours, she wasn't but will find out who was. Time passed when "Jess" finally showed up...took our order and disappeared. We kept waiting and waiting for the appetizer at least...after over 25 minutes we were still waiting. We can see the waitress having her drink and socializing with the other waitresses. Waiting 45 minutes and no food is unacceptable. We walked out with disgust. Something has to be done by management....acknowledge your customers. By the way, we went to another pub and was served promptly. read more

Just what you would expect. Pretty good food, liquor not measured, but small pours. Ok atmosphere and enough TV's for a game. All in all just what you would expect. read more

Great place for lunch. Stopped here before Lion King at the Proctors theater. Easy parking available. Friendly staff with super fast service. Food was excellent. Typical Irish menu items. My wife had the Reuben sandwich which was great, my son had pastrami sandwich and his friend had the sliders and al were satisfied. I had the bacon and blue cheeseburger. It was terrific. The wings surprised us, very crispy with a tasty sauce. Definitely order these. read more

Excellent choice for lunch. The Guinness was great. The onion soup the best I ever had. Although it was not yet 4:00, they made me an entree of fish and chips. So much fish I could not finish it. read more

Great food all around. Absolutely love their reuben sandwich! The fries, flatbreads and fish and chips have all been great too. Prices are decent and portion sizes are generous, not to mention the service is consistently good even when the restaurant is pretty busy. read more

My dad and I are from NYC- came to this place after walking around town for some dinner and seeing a bunch of closed places. The food is fresh and delicious. Nice cozy atmosphere and the staff is really friendly! read more

If you liked their mac & cheese at the Times Union Mac & Cheese bowl, you'll be disappointed in the mac & cheese wedges app that they serve. They are made with boxed mac & cheese and when I complained, the server said they're frozen. The Peanut Butter Landslide cake is also disappointing. The PB mousse on top is great, but the brownie/cake part on the bottom is so dry that it's no wonder they serve it with a chocolate sauce so you can get it down more easily. The only good thing that I can say about their food is that their fried green beans were good, however the server seemed annoyed when I complained about the other items, so needless to say, we will not return. read more

We simply were not in the target demographic of this establishment. One of the stars is earned by maintaining a building facade and lighting that would allow a passing traveller to think, "There is the first place I've seen in miles that looks like you could survive eating there". The thing is, you drink there. Then, get a sandwich with some restaurant-grade thousand island dressing on it before swerving home. This particular Saturday afternoon found the staff perhaps dealing with stiff hangovers, but smiles were managed by the seasoned crew. While there wasn't an empty stool at the bar, we had the table area to ourselves. A Guiness and a reuben would have been a safe bet. I got an Irish Stew - a brown mass of coagulated starch hiding carrot, potato, and perhaps shank beef dominated by the tang of sour stout. It came out bubbled and dehydrated around the edge of the bowl and barely lukewarm in the center. I had to ask my server to take it back for another round in the microwave. It finally returned ( after my party already finished their lunches) stirred, yet not any warmer. One of these lunches was a salad: A brave Asian fusion selection that amounted to bag salad with some 'LaChoy' crunchies on it and shaved nuts. The second star is earned by providing a space for area residents to commiserate while drinking that is a step above sitting under the railroad viaduct nearby. read more

This place always has good food and great beer selection. The staff is usually very accommodating. we went in to watch a sports game and they were very willing to change the station and turn it up. They have good bar food and it is always yummy. This is geared more toward the younger crowd usually. read more

Good place to grab a couple of pints and a nice dinner. They always have a decent band and a good easy crowd.

Went here today, food was ok..I had the corn beef & cabbage dinner...its not a big place. I also brought my 10 month old son. Unfortunately there is no changing table in the bathroom. They did have seats for kids for the dinner table however they need a changing station in the bathroom. read more

The food is good and the people are friendly and very welcoming. However the wait time for your food is outrageous. My friends and I waited over 45 minutes for our food to come to our table. read more

Visited on 9/15 for lunch. The atmosphere was nice and lovely. And the food was good. Ordered the salmon BLT. A little disappointed that I could order a side of their Mac and cheese. But I understand they bake it to order in a skillet. Would return again. read more

The worst food ever. Beside the atmosphere there was nothing to write about. I and my wife were visiting the area and we decided to eat at this place, bad bad choice. The boneless wings were oily and hard as if the oil was not changed for month or if they just came out of the microwave. Fired pickles were different but again the oil. I ordered the Asian chicken wrap, again the chicken was over fired and the ginger was way over whelming. My wife got the corn beef; it came on some kind of a toast dripping with butter. The butter was dripping from my wife's hands and she had to keep wiping her hands on a napkin. Neither to say we did not finish any food, we should have known from the appetizers not to eat the food. I normally don't write about any restaurant I visit, and I travel a lot and I eat out a lot. But this one topped every bad place I have ever been to. read more

Stopped in for leisurely/late lunch. Vince (bartender/server) was exactly what this place needs. Prompt, quick, commanding, pleasant, and he left me alone. Food was good, beer was cold...music was too loud but hey, why quibble? read more

First time visit. Was going to a show at Proctors on a Sunday afternoon and stopped before for a beer. Bartender (was very friendly) showed us menu and thus decided to stop back after show for dinner. Food awesone. Worth the stop Place was full on a Sunday night so one knows it's a good place to go read more

Two stars because it is what it is, a college-influenced Irish pub. Prices are average, as is the food. Irish nachos with Irish cheddar: Must be O'velveeta opened in Dublin, 'cause it sure wasn't cheddar, Irish or otherwise. That pretty much sums it up, eh? read more

Visited on a Saturday evening. Got a reservation but it wasn't necessary. I suppose the crowd is affected by what is playing at Proctor's Theatre. In any case I had the Dublin Mixed Grill with onion rings and the Boss had a Rueben with sweet potato fries. All I can say is, we'll be back. Really great stuff! read more

Delicious comfort food! The shepherd's pie and bread pudding were amazing. We tried to finish it all but there was so much that we couldn't! Definitely a home run for my first meal in Schenectady. read more

Food was very good. Bloody Mary was better !! Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently. Good Irish food. Good wings. Nice atmosphere. read more

I like this place. It is not amazing but it is very good pub fare at a great price. The ambiance/decor is great. It is an Irish themed eatery obviously. The decor is always festive, we went this evening and we loved the st paddys decorations. The service was above average. I've always come here when it has not been so busy but the service was good. My drink was never empty and the waitress was very knowledgable and helpful. The food was great. We ordered the Mac and cheese wedges for an appetizer. You can't really screw up deep fried mac and cheese though. I would recommend a different dipping sauce. Barbecue sauce didn't cut it for me. I ordered the mixed Dublin grill sandwich. Pastrami/corned beef on grilled rye with thousand island and Cole slaw. I loved it. Perfect amount of meat. Great dressing/bread ratio. My girlfriend got the Reuben which was delicious. The sweet potato fries were eh. Cooked well but I think they came out of a bag. We only ate half our sandwiches as they were huge. For dessert I ordered the peanut butter pie. It was phenomenal. I know it probably was pre made but I loved it. I would recommend this place for a quick bite or if you are in the mood for some Irish pub fare. read more

Solid food, great beer. Corned beef on rye is great. Good burgers too. Atmosphere is ok, good beer selection.

We enjoyed the atmosphere. Drinks were good with fair prices. I would avoid the Irish Stew at all costs. For $8.99 I got a bowl of thick lumpy gravy with four chunks of potato, one carrot slice, and two half inch square chunks of beef, somewhat fatty. The Kenneallys corned beef grilled sandwich was very greasy. Grilled with so much butter on the bread it was soggy and gross. You can find much better meals in Schenectady. read more

First time here and it is awesome! The staff is very friendly and the appetizers were delicious. Highly recommend this place to everyone!