I give this place a 3.5. I went for lunch and wasn't impressed. The burger bun ratio was off. Service and food were mediocre, at best. I went for drinks later that night and the service was fast and efficient. I think Kitty O'Sheas are like most places. Hit or miss. read more

Best fish and chips I have had. Staff is super friendly as well. Recommend 100 times over!

Ate here once because of the convenience, twice because it was that good. It was delicious but salt and pepper please! Loaded potato soup I was told was fantastic,. The fish and chips (outstanding tartar sauce and chips/fries were crisp and tasty) and the Mac n cheese was scrumptious; however, no longer rib meat but chicken in the Mac n cheese. The chicken seemed to come pre cooked but it tasted good. Went for brunch the next morning and was told the omelette was good and the Irish breakfast was good- price not so much. The French toast I could have ordered double- that good. Wonderful servers both times! I'll be back! read more

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Kitty O'Shea's is located inside the Hilton Chicago Hotel. I had missed lunch my first day there - I got into the hotel late in the afternoon after flying into ORD from Dulles. So I hit up Kitty's and sat at the bar for a late lunch. I ordered the Shepherd's Pie, plus a glass of water with Lime. I also requested some hot sauce - but not Tabasco! The food came out in short order. The dish was piping hot and tasty. I always add Black Pepper and hot sauce to Shepherd's Pie. They brought me a small container of their wing hot sauce, which I drizzled over the pie. Good, delicious hot sauce! The Shepherd's Pie was served with a side of roasted asparagus - which had an earthy, smoky flavor to it - was really good! Overall, the dish was good and hit the spot! Later, my work colleague and I visited for dinner. We sat at the end of the bar. I ordered a salad - which was rather large and filling - and a pint of a local Ale - the Tuna Session IPA (Half Acre Beer Company, Chicago, IL). Not bad as Session IPAs go - the Ale had a bit of a grassy finish to it. I tried to come back late one evening on a Wednesday night - around 11:30 pm - after our event in the hotel was concluded - but the place was packed wall-to-wall, shoulder-to-shoulder and was very loud - so I skipped out and went to the 720 Bar & Grill (lobby bar). Service was good. I'd definitely come back here again. #KittyOSheas read more

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I wish I could say there was an experience, walked in sat down and waited and waited some more nobody acknowledged me after I asked if anyone was working in my area . I was given a menus than waited some more. I was embarrassed to tell my wife I was still waiting for any one to take an order. I will not be back , I'm not from Chicago but if I was still would not be back . I can get ignored at home . It must be because of Covid a good excuse for bad service read more

It's nice that the hotel has a restaurant/Irish bar to hang out in when it's too cold in ChiTown to go out. Burgers looked great. Fish and Chios HUGE but the Chicken Pot Pie was not good at all and didn't resemble a pot pie at all. It was basically a puff pastry with a slice of chicken on top and two small dollops of cold mash potatoes on top. The sauce was yummy and hot but that's all that was hot and there wasn't enough sauce. This item should state on the menu that it is not a true pot pie. I was so cold and craving a hot pot pie and had to work my way through a slice of chicken and cold mash potatoes. I did not send it back because I was hungry. The service was ok. Had to ask for more water and it wasn't even too busy. read more

I love this place. They have the best fries I've ever had. Food is delish, especially their Irish dishes. A great place for happy hour and dinner. We never miss out when in Chicago! Wait staff is hit and miss. They have one bartender that needs to find a new job. Otherwise, recommended!!! read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Head down to Kitty O'Shea's for an amazing Irish feel!! Live music set the tone for the experience and over 100 Irish whiskeys topped it off. Wait staff was super helpful in setting up a table for our party of 9. And very understanding when we all took our time trickling in. My old fashioned was on point and delightfully strong. My partners beer choice of a milk stout was also amazing. The fish and chips were AMAZING. Thick piece of cod in a light fry was savory and went great with the sauce. The fries were outstanding. This place is a little pricey but I left not feeling like I overpaid. It's worth the visit for sure. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Kitty's Old Fashioned - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super great service by bar staff, nice vibe - and they have veggie burgers! Recommend!

This place was located in our hotel and open late so we decided to stop by. It's basically a bar late at night, but it does have food and live entertainment. I didn't like the whole set up. We walked in, sat ourselves, and waited for the waitress. It took her forever to come to us. The tables were sticky and wobbly. I spilled most of my drink trying to get off the stool. I ordered the chicken pot pie because I love chicken pot pie. Disappointing. Nice crust, pretty nice portion, but bland soup and undercooked vegetables. Oh well, what can I expect from late night food? Obviously it won't be as good as if it was dinner time. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Chicken pot pie - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super disappointed. Stayed at the Hilton to run in the Shamrock Shuffle. My husband and I went after checking in. We were both super hungry so it was pretty easy to please us at this point. 19 dollars for a hamburger that was terrible. I am pretty sure the bun was stale. My husband ordered a steak that was super small and not good. We probably should have sent back both our meals.... Would never eat there again. Service was decent. read more

We ear here when we attend the Blackhawks Convention since the restaurant is conveniently located in the hotel. The food is pretty good. Id consider it a mix of traditional Irish and American with a twist. The bar has not only Irish beer but a mix of drinks that you find at most bars. We sat outside since the weather has been great. I'm glad we did because where this place lacks is the inside. It needs an overhaul. It's as you'd expect a pub to look but quite dingy which made it feel dirty. The chairs and layout are awkward and need to be replaced. I think it would help the overall appearance read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Chicken potato salad - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food here is mediocre for the price. I ordered the wings which needed a heavy dose of salt, and the harissa dipping sauce was pretty miserable. The "deconstructed shepherd pie" was awfully pricey for such a small amount of food, especially with the expectations of what your getting at an Irish pub. Service was good however. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Deconstructed shepherds pie - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was good. They have a great patio area. Tried the fish and chips, good classic fried fish with a cute little injector of vinegar. Note: if you get your fries with the Sriracha seasoning make sure you get a side of ranch! Great flavor but will need it to cool down your mouth! read more

Kitty O'Sheas - A burger with the sriracha fries - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My husband and I stayed that the Hilton Chicago and came here for dinner. He ordered the salmon and I ordered the fish sandwich as well as the cinnamon margarita. His salmon was topped with maybe quinoa on top (?) had a side of potatoes, green beans and also a delicious cream on the salmon. Overall the dish was very well made and a great healthier meal to counter all the unhealthy food we ate this trip. My fish sandwich was so good! I was pleasantly surprised by the pickle that came with it. I ordered it with fries on the side and I loved the cut of the fries. It was a cut like a curly fry but cooked like a french fry. The cinnamon margarita was also amazing. Overall a slid location for dinner or a drink. read more

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This place doesn't deserve it's mediocre rating. It is way better than your standard hotel bar. Seating is a little awkward you just have to sort of wander around and find a spot. Otherwise though, It was great. The fish and chips with malt vinegar, drinks and the warm blueberry pie with Guinness ice cream was amazing. It's bar food done right. Not sure what the others were expecting from bar food. Place was jam packed and yet our waitress was on top of everything. Then, unexpectedly, an amazing Irish music duo started playing. It was really nice. Totally made our night. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Corned Beef Sliders and Shepard's Pie are a MUST. So yummy. We were staying at the Hilton and didn't want to go out since it was raining and foggy. Didn't expect much from this pub, but we were so happy with our meal! The Shepard's pie was perfect for the weather. It just warmed me up inside, Kids liked their mac n cheese and fish n chips. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

In town for a conference and this bar is located in Hilton so stopped in for a desert and wine. Great waiter Jay , helped me on desert choice and I decided on the salted caramel crunch cake and glass of Riesling. It was good for bar desert and waiter was great so I'm happy. I agree with some of the other reviewers it is pricey. read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Riesling and Salted Caramel Crunch Cake - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been to Kitty O'Sheas many times over the past few decades. First time ever served a horrible meal. Arrived 10/08 around 5pm The GOOD: -The look and feel of the restaurant -Good 1/2 & 1/2 -decent old fashioned The NOT SO GOOD: -Potato Soup, thin...no flavor terrible -BLT SALAD, wilted lettuce, hard boiled eggs over cooked, terrible -Lobstet Roll, over cooked no flavor, Terrible -Pulled Pork, and pork belly sandwich. Absolutely no flavor, over done, no sauce on a stale bun. Terrible -Side of Fries, mushy, Terrible - FOOD, TERRIBLE. FIre or retrain the cooks. Never again read more

Walking into this place was a waste of our time. We literally walked in at 2pm or so and I felt like I walked into an abandoned bar saloon with Spotify Premium playing in the background. There was literally nobody in the restaurant like a hostess/manager/waiter to greet us or a sign that even said, "Sit down and we'll get there." I would have been ok with just that! Eventually, my wife and I got tired of trying to figure out if there was any life here and started to make our way out. As we were walking out, lo and behold, there was a waitress approaching. Could this be it? Somebody to acknowledge we would be willing to pay to eat at this place? Nah, she just stopped, wondering when we were going to get out of her way. We politely acknowledged her request to get out of her way, and walked out with a mission to never come back here and let the world of Yelp know about it. read more

It has been a few years since I have been able to visit Kitty O'Shea's. It has been in my mind my favorite place to visit and my visit yesterday confirms it again. The atmosphere is quaint and engaging. The service was excellent and the food was great! The morning at the Chicago Art Institute and the afternoon at Kitty O'Shea's! It doesn't get any better than that!!! Loved the Guinness!!! read more

Stayed at the hotel next door and decided to try the fish and chips. Ok, not great. Fine to sit inside or out for a cocktail.

Went here before the Rolling Stones concert kicked off their American tour, so I knew they'd be packed but they did a great job of getting us our drinks and appetizers in a timely fashion. The wings were great and the beer was cold. Great job of making sure that everyone was well taken care of. Will be back the next time I go to Soldier Field. read more

What to say about Kitty O'Shea's. Yes it expensive and usually crowded but it's also a lot of fun. The Hilton on Michigan is our preferred downtown hotel. They have always been good to us, and its a great location. when we stay were at Kitty O'Shea's at least one or two nights. They have a good beer menu and a good menu overall. I have never been disappointed in the beer of the food..I like the fig bead appetizer allot. Good burgers and Fish and Chips. If your staying at or near the hotel its perfect, as far as hotel restaurants go its top notch read more

This is good for drinks on a not too busy lunch or dinner. The food is pretty good, drinks are best for spirits and beer drinkers, not so much for wine. Try to sit outside if you can. On Fri or Sat there's live music! read more

Kitty O'Sheas - Irish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went down for a small bite to eat after arriving into Chicago late evening. The service was great and the small plates we got to share were really delicious. This pub is located within Hilton Chicago so we didn't have to go outside and weather the cold evening. read more

I ate here twice on my trip and the food was just okay. The service however is great and friendly and the food comes fast.

Good food Friendly staff Good Atmosphere Would definitely recommend this establishment if ur staying at the Hilton read more

You can't expect that much from a hotel Irish pub. Kitty O'Shea's does a decent job without leaving you anything to write home about. -We went after a Bears game so the place was bustling and exciting. -Service was very slow, but I suppose that's understandable. -They have a nice selection of beers on tap, and poor a nice pint of Guinness. -Chicken wings were good--but honestly a little too big--it made them hard to eat. -Large spiral fries were delicious. read more

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Stopped in over the weekend to grab a drink with some friends and cool off in the air conditioning. They were pretty busy (only restaurant open midday I believe) and the service was great. Those bartenders were hoppin! It is a hotel bar, so prices were a little higher and selection was a little lower. My friends were happy though, as they love beer. It feels like an Irish bar, so that's pretty true to the name. I gave it three stars because the outdoor patio was full, the inside was 98% full, and we were still told we couldn't sit in the roped off area outside. We sat along the bar (which was okay since that section was a bit quieter), but it would have been nice to sit outside. I completely understand that they may not have had another server to cover that area. However, letting us know that service would be slower in exchange for having an actual table would have been just fine. Maybe other customers haven't reacted the same, who knows. If the bar stools hadn't been available, we would've left (simply because there would have been nowhere for us to sit). Seems like it could've been worked out. C'est la vie. I'll still come back if I have friends in the mood for Irish whiskey or beers. read more

Lovely Sunday brunch! The food was very good and the service quick and friendly. It's a cozy Irish pub! My family and I would gladly go back anytime. read more

Straight up, Kitty O'Shea's is a hotel bar. It's located inside the Hilton on South Michigan Avenue. I ended up over here because my friend was staying at the Hilton for the Blackhawks Convention, which is, apparently, a huge deal. I mean, he got to hug the Stanley Cup for goodness sakes. Being around the touristy area farther up the road, I hadn't found a decent bar. Even my own hotel's bar, at the Wyndham Riverfront, wasn't all that lively. It must have been all the hockey people, you know my brethren, that did it. Kitty O'Shea's was a happenin' place with hockey fans, Blackhawks players, announcers, etc roaming about. It was the bar I needed and deserved. My friend had been there for a bit and had a spot saved for me upon my arrival. The beer selection was an appropriate mix of local and commercial beers, including Guinness and Magners. If you own an Irish pub and don't have those two drinks, in particular, available, you may want to contemplate the "Irish pub" thought. I, having not found a local beer that suited my taste by that point, went with the Bottom Up Wit from Revolution Brewery, which was the current seasonal selection available. I did not regret my choice and ended up having one more before I left. There was a great folk Irish duo playing throughout the night. They were excellent and pumped the atmosphere way up. They played "Blackbird" by The Beatles, but then seemingly changed the lyrics to "Blackhawks fly" to the delight of the die hard hockey fans in the room. The bartenders were as attentive as they could be with such a large crowd, and the menu looked pretty yummy. I kept debating the Corned Beef and Cabbage, but had already eaten. For a hotel bar, this was a pretty excellent one. If you find yourself wandering about South Michigan Avenue looking for a pint, I'd stop in here. read more

Cead mile failte romhat! Okay- so someone at this bar told me to write that! For those of you who don't speak Gaelic, and I don't, I'm really hoping it means, "A hundred thousand welcomes! A perfect opening to a review of a bar that brings the spirit of the Irish to our fair city. This place has been here for at least 20 years as I used to visit here when I lived in Detroit and stayed at the Hilton Towers which is where it is still located at. I like this place as it not only seemingly employs a large number of Irish lads and lassies to tend bar and wait tables(love their lilting accents- their tip is in the bag from the onset!!) but the food is also very good. Try their Shepard's pie or their fish and chips and wash it down with a mug of Irish Ale. A perfect way to end a long day in meetings which I had plenty of this week at the Hilton! I love sitting at the dark wood bar that is centered in the space or you can sit at any number of the more private seating areas scattered about. The service is quick and friendly which is surprisingly given that the clientele is usually conventioneers and I suspect that they don't see many "regulars". During the Summer- you can sit out on their patio on Michigan Ave and watch the world go by. A good place to grab an Ale with friends. And if you close your eyes and listen closely- you might just think you're in a pub in County Kerry waiting for your friends to arrive! Slainte! read more

Room service isn't happening in the Hilton, so I resorted to a to-go from Kitty O'Shea's. The menu is completely uninspired and overpriced pub fare, but I settled on a pulled chicken bbq sandwich, thinking that must be edible. Pickup time was quick - 10 minutes - but when I got to my room I found a watery mess of soaked bread slopped into the container. It was inedible as a sad which. It seemed like they poured the cabbage juice all over the sand which or don't know how to thicken a bbq sauce. Lesson learned - Taco Bell would have been a better choice. read more

BLTA - terrible. Just a load of guac like the refrigerated kind it's terrible. Not a BLT with chunks of fresh avocado, it's a mush out of guacamole and it ruins the entire thing. Lame. read more

We were staying at the Hilton upstairs and stopped by here to grab a quick bite and drink. My friend had the beer flight while I had the whiskey flight. We ordered the candied bacon and Irish sausages~ The service was awesome, and we LOVED the candied bacon along with their house-made mustard. read more

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As the French say "Comsi, Comsa" or in Spanish "Asi, Asi." -- This place is so-so. While the Hilton hotel itself is a mecca of a travel lodge, this in house pub lacks ambiance and charm. The menu is very Irish as are the beer selections and whiskeys. As you'd expect, the prices are high because it's the Hilton and on Michigan Ave. They also don't have many TV's and the ones they do are strategically not well placed. The service was friendly and the food was OK. We had the Irish Nachos -- which were essentially a Canadian dish called "Putin." -- French fries smothered in cheese and topped with gravy. I know it sounds gross but when done right it's bomb. Unfortunately, the fries weren't crisp and I couldn't tell which was the gravy and which was the cheese. It kind of just melted together. For the "Irish Nachos", 5 Goosehead drafts, 2 Guinness', and 2 rounds of Powers whiskey the tab came to $83. I live in LA, so I'm used to it, but I still though it was a lil high. Might have been a deal for $65-ish. If you're looking for a spot to chill you could probably do better if you look harder, but we were in a rush and this place was close. No biggie. As they say --Life 'and Bars' go on.... read more

I was invited here for lunch by a friend and so glad I decided to come in because at first I didn't want another pretentious inside Hotel restaurant. Honestly Kitty O' Shea's has become something of a treasure for me. I love the fact that it is inside the Hilton, I love the Hilton in Downtown, with its rich history and such. But O'sheas was so much a surprise. I thought I was going to just be part of the Irish invasion and loved it to the extent of finding the much loved and missed PUTIN! While in Canada I had the pleasure of tasting this concoction and staple of fries smothered in cheese curds and gravy. Good God Almighty I have finally found it again and this time in Chicago! They are called Irish Nachos but who cares, tomatoe, tomato, its all good. I will definitely come back for the Irish beer and Nachos (AKA PUTIN) again and again. Just right I tell ya. read more

This is a really fun pub that's located in the Hilton and has pretty good service. I stopped in here a few times while attending a conference and the fish and chips and lamb stew were way better than expected and a nice surprise for a hotel restaurant. They have happy hour specials on beer and it's a good place to relax with a drink or grab a good lunch. read more

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Had the fish and chips, soup and some Jameson. We had an issue with the soup, but the manager took fantastic care of our ticket. I won't go into details about the soup, but the staff was amazing. I would say it's average pub food with good live music. read more