Wow, as someone who has visited Boston and eaten at the Kelly's on Revere Beach, I never expected to find one in Florida. It looked closed when we pulled up and husband almost drove away lol. But I was persistent as I really wanted an authentic North Boston-style rare roast beef sandwich. It was open and we went in. It was empty other than us and the workers. It was a Monday and not busy season in Florida. We ordered our roast beef sandwiches and some cheese fries. They were AMAZING. Just like I remember. My husband had never had one and agreed it was phenomenal. How they get the roast beef melt-in-your-mouth tender is beyond me. Please open more locations but keep the quality. We used to have a local chain the Chicago suburbs called Cal's Roast Beef back in the 70s that had similar roast beef but sadly closed a long time ago. At any rate, if you are anywhere near here and want a break from shrimp/grouper/etc, which we typically gorge on as we can't get that fresh at home, GO TO KELLY'S!!! read more

Great cold rear roast beef sandwich the way it's supposed to be. Didn't try the lobster roll yet, but it look great and packed with lobster. Not the cheapest place but certainly the best. If you like roast beef thinly sliced and no fat and a stacked sandwich. This is your place!! Remember people roast beef is suppose to be rear not well done!!! read more

Yesterday was the Grand opening of Keely's Roast Beef in South Pasadena, Florida. Today, I tried Kelly's. Let's say they are not ready for prime time. Bun-size sandwich (= loaded with cold raw roast beef and cold cheese and sauce. I tried to wash it down with a large lemonade. I tried the roast beef sandwich and ended up throwing away the $15.00 + for the sandwich and Lemonade. I am a project manager building a Fire Station with many hungry workers across the street. I am putting up a sign warning the workers to stay away from Kelly's today. read more

I live a mile from this place, and it's become a place we frequent multiple times a week! The food is hot everytime we eat there. Roast beef is delicious and the service is great. Restaurant is clean! They even cater to gluten free eaters with gluten free buns that are tasty and buttered! 10/10 recommend this place and we will keep going. read more

I give them 2 stars for the staff is friendly. I have tried this place twice for lunch and have spent $40 between them. I have been disappointed both times. I was so hoping I would like this place for its close by. But I won't be back between the over price and average at best food. read more

They were more confused about their menu than I was. I got the wrong order. Maybe it's because they just opened and need to get the wheels moving. A wicked large lobster roll was not that large for the high $ price, also way to much mayonnaise. I'm from Boston, I know. I may give it a second chance after a few months go by and they get situated. read more

This place is brand new and super clean inside. The staff were super friendly as well. The roast beef was cut fresh and they piled on the meat. I got American cheese, bbq sauce, and mayo on the sandwich. We also had a roast beef/cheese steak. They give you tons of food and it was very fresh and tasty. Will definitely go back! read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Roast beef and fries - Fast Food Near Me - South Pasadena, Florida

Amazing! The lobster roll tastes like a true New England lobster roll! The roast beef, fries and chowder all tastes like their original locations in Boston! This location is modern and very clean with great customer service! read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Fast Food Near Me - South Pasadena, Florida

Better than the ones we visited in Boston. Nice, new, fresh, appetizing, clean. Onion rings were particularly good. Prices are high which is unfortunate. Servers are friendly and responsive. However, basic things like napkins, ketchup, utensils are not conveniently placed for self service. Not clear on drink refills. read more

The food was really good & the portions were large. The restaurant was not busy but super clean. Loved the onion rings & the light cracker meal coating. read more

Fast food type of restaurant. The service is good and seating is comfortable. However, the food that I got was just ok, the small lobster roll really small and really expensive. read more

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Large Roast Beef sandwich was great , I had mine with bacon , pickles lettuce tomato and barbecue sauce and side coleslaw . It was quite good read more

Terrible. I have been to Revere Beach Kelly's in MA many times. It is an institution. Here in St. Petersburg, I ordered two large roast beef sandwiches with cheese and large onion ring, to go. $37.93. The roast beef was bland and so dry as to be inedible. The onion rings were soggy and inedible. Really bad. Genuinely one of the worst restaurant meals I have ever been served. I only tried Kelly's St. Petersburg one time, never again. read more

Went there on Friday September 15th had a couple Roast beef sandwiches... surprisingly good.., a little expensive but good quality Fast forward 24hours .. took my wife ordered a large roast beef combo , a scallop platter and a large clam chowder ... First of all it was not busy ... waited 15 to 20 minutes... watched our food get delivered to the wrong table ... then picked back up and delivered to us AFTER the other people touched our food ... F ING GROSS... then the roast beef bun was hard and the wrong sandwhich NO SIDE ... the scallop combo was suppose to be scallops fries and onion rings .. scallops were good ... fries were cold ... and i got 1.5 onion rings .... What a f ing joke for 30.00 plus dollars .... Asked for a tea refill with extra ice i got a glass of tea with NO ICE WTF .... How things can change in 24hours ... 70.00 dollar lunch and it was a COMPLETE JOKE .... Managers on Friday were on top of it some what SATURDAY MANAGERS SUCK ... dont think i will give it a third try ... too many other choices out there to spend 70.00 bucks on lunch were people dont give a f ck read more

The sandwich was great ! No problems ordering it receiving order. Arby's is not even in the same ballpark as Kelly's is home cooked roast beef and cooked and sliced just right read more

Fried whole belly clams the best in Florida. Large portions of succulent fried white fish. Light and crispy fried onion rings. Large portions of Steak and cheese and the Service was excellent. Will definitely be back. read more

I was so excited about Kelly's coming to St Pete. I used to spend my summers on the Beach in Point of Pines down the Street from the original Kelly's. This place is Terrible. The fried clams were over priced and Chewy! (Not fresh) The Large Lobster Roll smelt fishy all the way home in the car , sure enough it was inedible it tasted like old fish! The check was $64.00. We tossed both meals in the garbage. The service was great but I would never go back! For $64.00 I could go to a fine restaurant! The Original Owners of Kelly's Roast Beef would be so disappointed to see what you have done to there Revere Mass Diamond in the rough! read more

We were just there for their roast beef sandwiches. Make sure you get their special barbecue sauce! Service was great; Ann took phenomenal care of us explaining everything. The roast beef was a little chewy but the sandwich was loaded! read more

The best roast beef sandwich I've ever had and I've had many back home in New England. If you southerners wanna get a real roast beef sandwich go to Kelly's not Arby's and BTW I totally enjoy Arby's roast beef read more

the place was immacuate, bathroom included. the service was quick, polite. the sandwich and fries were prepaired in view and were really good. was r first time there, we will go back. read more

Ordered a small 3way roast beef combo and a small roast beef sandwich with only mayo. 3 way was supposed to have bbq sauce and cheese. Almost $30. Both sandwiches had only mayo. Food was very bland. While they did bring the food to the table, I had to get up to get my own napkins and ketchup. When paying with a card the card reader asks if you want to leave a 15, 18, 20% tip or other amount, for what, this is fast food. I did throw a couple of $ in the cup on the counter. The employees were friendly and pleasant but could use more training. Very expensive for what you get. I won't be back. Wendy's a few doors down, has much better tasting food and nowhere near as expensive. I won't be back and I live across the street. I doubt they'll be there a year. read more

I would have to disagree with other reviews. Yes this is a fast food type restaurant but food was nothing like most fast food. Roast beef was freshly cut and delicious. Buns were fresh and tasty. Fries were fresh cut. I had the chicken sandwich which was a real chicken breast. Tender and tasty. Onion rings were real rings so yes fast food but not fast food quality but much better. If you want McDonald's or Burger King and don't car what you eat go there instead. Very tasty and will go back. read more

New clean building! Fast service. The roast beef sandwich was AMAZING. Bun is slightly toasted with a slight buttery taste. Roast beef is fresh and delicious!! Other items available as well. read more

Very overpriced. I ordered the #2 combo, a roast beef sandwich, fries and a small drink for $14.95, thinking I'd give them a try to see if was worth that. When I paid with my card it offered tipping options and I couldn't pay without selecting other, then $0 on the next screen. It is a fast food joint, why would I tip 20% or any of the other options. If they had a box I could throw a buck in like Subway I'd do that, but the tipping percentages are absurd. I sat down with my drink to wait for my food and found that I'd been charged $15.25 rather than $14.95, not a big deal but I wanted my thirty cents. I spoke with a manager who said 30 cents was for cheese. The cashier did ask if I wanted cheese, but since their roast beef as advertised as having mayo, BBQ sauce and cheese I thought it was included. Apparently that is a different sandwich. I gave up and got a refund, which they willingly gave me (they offered to refund just the cheese first, which would have been OK, but I felt nickeled and dimed already so I just wanted to leave). It is a nice clean place, and well staffed with pleasant people, but I just can't see paying $16 for what is more or less an Arby's meal.... and that is before tip. read more

So yummy I love how they use the Jack Daniel's bbq sauce like at home in the north east it's so good

I just waited 12 minutes in the drive thru (only car in line) for a simple roast beef with sauce and cheese sandwich ! Granted im from Boston and been going to revere beach for over 50 years, but having the woman tell me they cook the roast beef for each individual abd that it takes 6 minutes is over the top. Save yourself the time.... Not sure i want to even eat it now ! read more

Well, this Kelly's roast beef just opened in South Pasadena, St., Petersburg, Florida. The building is nice. Access is adequate. I ordered the small roast beef 3-way combo, which consists of a small roast beef sandwich, small drink, and a small fry. The cost was $14.93. The presentation was lacking, they bring you your food and then you have to get up and go get napkins, condiments, etc. It really seems that if you're going to bring someone their food, you should bring them a napkin. But I digress. Sandwich was OK. The roast beef was not hot, although I think it was intended to be. Overall, I feel like I was eating food from a picnic or food from a ballgame. The fries were plain and boring with some salt and pepper on them. It felt over priced for the small portions. Refills are behind the counter. I didn't ask if they are charged or not . I thought the location of South Pasadena was rather curious. There's a Hospital directly across the street but I didn't see a single person from the hospital eating here at lunchtime. South Pasadena is filled with retirees that I don't see spending $15 for a sandwich. These people are lucky there isn't any competition close by. I will be surprised if this place makes it a year in this location. read more

Kelly's Roast Beef - Kelly's small roast beef 3-way meal. - Fast Food Near Me - South Pasadena, Florida

Kelly's, I know you have the best food, I'm a Boston guy and was excited for a roast beef while I was away. This specific location needs a quality control check. The 3 way had a ridiculous amount of mayo. I needed to take the top off and scrape it and eat it like an open face sandwich. The beef was great. The oil needs to be changed. The fries tasted like seafood. The shakes were great. The Cesar salad was great. The restaurant was immaculately clean and neat. The service was spot on. read more

Food and service is Great. Roast beef sandwich is delicious. Love the onion rings. Lobstah roll is packed with meat. Love this place very clean and you can see them making your food. read more

Outstanding clams and roast beef sandwiches. Been eating at Kelly's for almost 40 years ( in Massachusetts)

They ran out of the sauce which is the staple of the roast beef. The hype around this place is not worth it. Overpriced. Poor service. Poor quality food. After waiting for Kelly's to open, it was an entire disappointment. read more

I was open minded and excited about the legendary "Kelly's"coming to town, and gave it a shot...three times. First time was the large roast beef sandwich with a delicious, buttery bun. The meat was red, cooked right, and was tender. However, the red "James River" BBQ sauce was very bland, with no "pop" at all. The french fries were hot , but somewhat "nondescript," and could have used a little seasoning and/or salt. On my second visit, I had the small lobster roll and fries. The bun was excellent, but the lobster was shredded in small pieces, rather than the chunks that I am familiar with in some of the popular, yet reasonable Boston/New England restaurants. I figured I'd give Kelly's one more chance, and purchased the whole belly clam platter with french fries and onion rings, costing around $32. The fried, whole belly clams were good, but there was less than a handful, accompanied by lots of those french fries (filler), and 2 1/2 "shoestring looking" onion rings (why bother). I understand that the cost of seafood has gone up, but I like to get what I pay for, quality and amount at an appropriate, reasonable cost. In retrospect, I wish that I had chatted with a manager, but was reluctant knowing that the restaurant has only been open for a very short time. I may return sometime later in the future when the business is more established. Finally, the employees were very nice and attentive. I would love to see this legendary business thrive in the wonderful town of South Pasadena. read more

Food was very bad quality the service was decent but just not good and the scenery was very poor

I went through the drive-in and it was quite a long wait. That would be OK if the food was good and it wasn't. I ordered the original roast beef with a signature sauce and cheese and an order of onion rings. The onion rings were cold. The sandwich was semi-cold, cheese wasn't melted, and sauce was bland. I ordered an unsweetened iced tea with lemon, no lemon in my tea. Big disappointment I won't go back, very expensive. read more

Food was great! I've had the pleasure of dining at the original Kelly's in Revere, MA. it was such a pleasant surprise to find a Kelly's in St. Pete. The roast beef sandwich I had for lunch brought back fond memories of my years on the north shore of Boston, and the greatest roast beef sandwich on the face of the earth! Anna is the manager at the St. Pete Kelly's. Treat yourself to a Kelly's Roast Beef sandwich soon and say hello to Anna! read more

originally from the Boston area and love fried clams went to Kelly's just to have the clams was very disappointed-- the batter was way too salty couldn't finish eating them. The onion rings were great. read more

We weren't sure what to expect. Roast beef and seafood!? Food was surprisingly really good. Even though they have a drive through I wouldn't consider it fast food. They sliced the roast beef to order and it was delicious. The lobster roll was nice big pieces of lobster. It is a little pricey but worth the try! read more

The food is really good here, highly recommended. If you like Roast Beef then this is your place. Everything tastes fresh and they have great Lobster rolls too. Anne took care of us and made sure our experience was awesome. We'll worth the trip. read more

Food was fresh and hot. The roast beef is real roast beef. Portions are good, you can pick and choose what toppings, cheese and sauce you want. Fried fish sandwich is very good as well. Service is very good as far as speed of receiving your order. They do have dinner plates of scallops, shrimp and clams. It's really good for a "fast food " restaurant. The dining room is clean and well maintained. I would recommend this business. read more

From Boston and know Kelly's well from back in day. Roast Beef and Clam Chowder as good as always. Freddie at the counter was friendly and greeted everyone enthusiastically, a true asset to the Kelly Family. Best of luck in Fla. read more