O'Doherty's in Spokane is a fun Irish pub, located close to the downtown restaurants, and right across from the Riverfront Park - which is worth a visit in itself. The Guinness Fish and Chips was excellent. In particular, the chips (aka, French fries) were exceptionally good. The Irish stew was hearty and tasty. The onion rings were nothing special, nor was the bread that came with the stew. Being that Spokane is sort of in apple country, I tried the apple crisp for dessert. It was very good, but on my next visit I will probably try the bread pudding. The service was friendly and professional. Overall, O'Doherty's is a great place to go when you are visiting Spokane. read more

It was absolutely amazing. we went during the Super Bowl and the owner brought our group cookies and talked to us. He made an effort to talk to everyone and made the place very comfortable. It is a very cool place with amazing food. read more

Stopped in Oct 1, had a nice lunch with friends . . . and I swear the fish is getting larger. And, yes, that is one mighty chunk of fish on a big plate! read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Fish and Chips . . . one humongous hunk of fried fish. Awesome! - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Anytime you step into an establishment, and are greeted by the owner, then served by his brother who both have been there 35+ years, it's an A+++ The Ruben is amazing, the Irish eggs with mustard are 100% authentic and my wife's steak salad was perfect. Recommended a million times over. read more

As such things go, it doesn't get better. Fish and chips include a Gorgo level monstrosity of a slab-o-fish breaded and fried so deliciously that if you're visiting Spokane from out of town and don't like Irish food or fish and chips, you will want to move to an apartment upstairs from O'Doherty's in order to be close to that moment of heaven. I *may* be exaggerating a bit, but probably only by the 12.5 percent of me that's Irish. ;-) read more

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Had a nice meal here. We sat outside. Only complaint is food wasn't as hot as I would have liked it. Our waiter was very friendly and service was excellent. The fried fish was good but we live in the OR Coast so we're super picky. Of course we've had a bit better but that doesn't make it bad. Just not exactly like fresh caught that morning. Scotch eggs were good, salads were good. Overall it was a nice place to eat at. We ate outside and the weather was perfect. Fun little store around the corner if you have have any extra time. read more

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Just a quick fish-and-chips lunch. Turned to be one of the better fish and-chips in recent memory. Hope to make it back for more

I have tried Rubin sandwiches all around the world. I travel non stop and usually don't take the time to write a review - but this place has the best corned beef and Rubin sandwich I've had anywhere in the world ... including Ireland. They slow cook their corned beef overnight and it is 'to die for'. Seriously, if you find yourself anywhere near Spokane - you do NOT want to miss this place. Steak fries were huge, just the way I like them AND - a FULL bottle of ketchup - I hate when they give me a mostly empty bottle or worse, packets! This place got it ALL right! Don't pass it up!!! 5 stars for flavor and service. read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Inside the restaurant with my FULL bottle of ketchup! - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Had fun visiting this place last night as part of my nephews 21st b-day celebration. The bartenders were great and took care of us very well. One of our party danced on the table and got to put the dollar bill on the wall. Try the mozzarella sticks. read more

The food is great, the drinks are great and the service is great and the bar is open again. Yay! read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - The bar is OPEN! For the first time in forever...seating at the bar people! - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We stopped in on a Sunday night. We enjoyed the live music, great service, good food and drink. Definitely a do again.

Clam chowder was wonderful - great seasons, hot, and lots of clams. Fish & chips were not greasy but flaky and crispy, the cabbage and corned beef melted in my mouth - tender and fresh. read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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The first time here I was on my own while wifey at work. The menu said their fish and chips was most popular, so I tried it. The fries were well seasoned and the HUGE piece of fish was the best that I've had aside from Gordon Ramsey's fish & chip place in Vegas. Today, right now as I type this, sitting here with wifey, the fish & chips was a disappointment. They were not the normal fries but the thick Red Robin steak size fries, and the fish literally shrunk inside the batter. Plus it leaked the grease it was deep fried in. The flavor wasn't the same either. Tarter sauce wasn't tart. Too much mayo. And with so much grease coming out it soaked some of the fries they laid it on. The first time here it wasn't greasy at all. The fillet was full of fish and crisp, and the fries were perfectly seasoned. The service was quick and attentive. Service this time, not so much. It wasn't busy at all. The gal behind the bar and older gentleman seemed to split the duties on the dining floor. But they didn't communicate well as far as customers went, but communicated well between one another and a couple people at the bar cracking jokes. Though we were not in a huge hurry, but when a few minutes turns into 10+ minutes just to come back for a drink order...and when the one time he came by to check on us, after my wife said her meal was fine and I began to say, "well..." to let him know the fish wasn't as good as the first time and why...he didn't hear me and walked on. I'm sure it was a fluke and an off day with the chef or something, but it still a disappointment nonetheless. I (we) will do again, but I'll try something else next time and hope the service is a little more attentive. read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Grease leaked from end of fish - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We had the battered fish and a Ruben. They were both good. The service was very friendly. The place has a great atmosphere, with lots to look at. We will return for sure. read more

Amazing staff and service! Just like being back in Ireland. So glad we found this place on our travels here and would recommend everyone give it a visit. Chicken tender, steak fries, beef stew all delicious ! Irish coffee on point read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Irish coffee - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We came here for a break from the park and it was just the right place for a refreshing drink and food and we had the best waiter there~ Jeff. Thanks Buddy for the great service!! read more

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Good food and service, we sat on the patio and it was nice. Loud cars going by, like street racing with big mufflers (or no muffler, couldn't tell) but that's not the fault of the business. I'd definitely go back and hope for a little less street noise next time. read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Irish Storm - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

The Fish is amazing! My husband had the Reuben sandwich and it was delicious! They have a tent set up to eat outside and it was very comfortable. This is a business being creative and trying to make it work. Please support them as they serve wonderful food and the staff is VERY nice. read more

The number one place for casual business meetings and brainstorming sessions in downtown Spokane! Our group received careful and excellent table service when tucking in at one of their many booths. The server was kind and prompt with our beers and our food arrived quickly. Those ONION RINGS are to die for! So CRISPY, not soggy. The perfect treat for any discerning PUB FOOD enthusiast. Pints of Harp fueled our brainstorming session and we walked away with some new material for our ::in development:: mobile application, *Pckr™ (a safe, adult verified, completely anonymous, derriere picture sharing app and incognito social media platform. Check for us in 2023!!). In the lull of conversation Irish Trad music trickled 'pon our ears. Flute and whistle, backed by the hypnotic Bhoudrán drum, kept the mood going for all of our great ideas. Fresh thoughts on our application were ceaseless in such an atmosphere. Some of our nearby drinkers even let us interview them, checking off our to-do list with a little bit of research and development. Just a heads up: I do believe, as we checked against several other Saint Patrick's Day countdown clocks on the world wild web, that their countdown clock, high above the bar, may be off by several hours and seconds. But, generally, this is okay and a good example of the wacky, at home vibration the dollar bill studded walls emanate at a place like O'D's. And how cool is that, the walls are covered in bills from times past over many decades?! All of the bills are signed by the person who put it there at the time. This is a legacy house! One of the dollar bills on the property is even signed by the band Sublime! (Please note: Defacement of currency is a violation of the Title 18, Section 333 of the United States Code.) The thousands of bills, and the important, historical notes written on them, provide a nuance not to be found anywhere else in the City of Spokane. A lovely place, indeed. (Want to know how to get your own dollar bill on the wall or ceiling? Dangit, go on in, order a pint of your favorite, and find out for yourself!) Bathrooms are clean, easy to access, and good to go for a one or a two, so I'd give O'D's W.C. a rating of five out of five. Uair is uari, tillidh sinn. Slàinte! read more

Great atmosphere (Sports!!!!) and service. Absolutely crushing the corned beef game. Hooligans & Hannigans is a masterpiece. read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - The holiest of holies. - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Food was mediocre. Service was slow. Had our well behaved dogs on the "dog friendly " patio. Another customer kept giving us dirty looks for being there. Someone walked past with a dog and our dogs gave a bark. They asked us to leave while we were still waiting for our bill. read more

The waiter was good. I wish she would of told me not to get the clams. everything else was good!

Soild food. Great space right downtown. Across the street from the giant Flexible Flyer in Spokane Washington read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Wet the whistle at O'Dougherty's - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

What a super fun spot to hang out on a Saturday night. I cannot believe I have not been here before! The space is funky and has all the good vibes. You walk in and there are dollar bills taped everywhere. Of course I had questions - if you stand on the bar and sing, you get a dollar bill taped forever. The dim lit Irish look and feel was so cozy. Our server was attentive and always made it over to our table, even though it was super busy. We all ate different things and I had the stew and my goodness it was tasty. The richness of the broth was so flavorful that I wanted more immediately. Stole my husbands fries per usual and those were tasty too. I am all about old school style pubs and this place was just such a gem. Really loved our experience. read more

An authentic Irish pub in the heart of Spokane. The food is incredible and I enjoy the vibe of the place. It's welcoming and unpretenious. I highly recommend the Irish Stew. Also, their fish and chips is impressive, with a huge filet of whitefish being served. Malt vinegar on the side, proper. read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Good traditional pub food and drinks. A little spendy for some dinner items and the dinner salad isn't quite with the $2 upgrade, but a good staff and good time nevertheless. read more

This is one of my favorite places in Downtown Spokane. I feel sometimes I tend to forget about it. They have one of the greatest Reuben's I've tasted! I work in a hotel that's about 4-5 blocks away so I always recommend it to the guests who are looking for dinner recommendations. Last time I was there I had ordered their Catfish Poor Boy, and this places has it nailed. Some of the places usually only carry a shrimp Po' boy but I'm not the biggest fan of shrimp in between bread. But fried catfish! YES PLEASE! If you're feeling rowdy or celebrating something get on that bar and do a little performance and you can slap a dollar on that wall . Another pro is not they have a great banquet room that is perfect for larger groups/meetings. Oh and their service is always so pleasant, sweet, and knowledgeable. Keep it up! Kufos read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Catfish poor boy - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We showed up and it was packed. Two people who came in before us were able to get a seat and one of the servers told us to wait for an open table. Then another came and told us we wouldn't be able to be seen there at 6:30 on a Friday night. Told us to leave. Worst establishment I've been to in the Spokane area. read more

The quintessential Irish pub! Family owned and operated. If you didn't have freckles when you went in...you will surely have them AND a thick Irish accent when you leave! The food is authentic, filling, reasonably priced, and delivered with a smile. Drinks are good and the bar has everything you need for a Sunday brunch or a wild Friday night. You'll find this gem right downtown Spokane near all the attractions and hotels. Don't skip this as a stop the next time you're downtown Spokane! And remember to leave stick a dollar on the wall for charity! read more

The food is super good! Loved the Irish Nachos. Our server was amazing. She came by multiple times to make sure we did not need refills or anything else. The beer is cold and the prices are good. It's very pretty cool inside. They have tables and booths as well as the bar to sit at. read more

The corned beef and cabbage was perfect!! Pair this with a Guinness and you have the ultimate meal. I will certainly come back. Delicious and such a friendly staff too! read more

Marilee provided 10 star service and the food was excellent. Very friendly and reasonable priced restaurant that you will definitely want to go back to, as me and the Mrs. did in fact do. read more

This place is delicious. Kid friendly and fun inside, nice bathrooms, friendly staff, exactly what you want when you go to an Irish pub and are really hungry on a rainy afternoon read more

We had a special birthday celebration last week in the banquet room. The appetizers and service were both great. However, several days later in discussions with other family members, the consensus was the food was less than anticipated. Four of us ordered the fish and chips and the fish was over cooked with more breading than fish. The fish pieces were very thin and chewy and my wife didn't eat all of hers due to this. Two people ordered the stew and said it was too salty. Had we mutually discussed our displeasure prior to departing, I would have brought this to the attention of your Manager. We have attended previous gatherings where we were very pleased, so I know this is not indicative of the quality of you food. read more

Such a fun place! Food was pretty good and the beer battered fish was flavorful and not too greasy with a nice crisp! I would say don't come here if you're in any kind of rush but it was kinda nice to sit, forced into just enjoying your time :) only complaint would be fries were a TAD dry but had great taste. Would come back. read more

O'Doherty's Irish Grille - Hooligan & Hannigan Sandwich Guinness Fish And Chips - Irish Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Love this place. Super nice staff and great Irish food. Great interior and great drinks. I also love the location!

Great pub with great food. We stopped in for a drink and stayed for dinner. Restaurant was super clean snd a lot of fun. Staff was superb. Keep up the strong work. FIGHT ON. read more

So my wife and I had an ambiguous experience at O'Dohertys. First the good: The wait staff was very nice and friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. Now the bad: We were seated out in the front patio with several other diners. While waiting for our food, a patron who had been sitting at a table alone near us, went back inside, then came out again and went on a rather loud rant regarding politics (clearly pro Democrat / anti Republican) and then started shouting F*** You at a young couple (the guy at the table was Asian and the woman was African American). He told them he owned the Restaurant and that they should get out followed by a racist insult directed at the young woman with a few more F bombs directed at them presumably. Then he left. When the waitress came back out just seconds later, I asked if that guy was the owner. She said no. (If he had been we would have left.) She asked what happened. We all told her. She left, then came back and told us that that customer was no longer welcome here. I asked to pay for the couple who received the brunt of his racist tirade. When we left my wife and I were shocked to see the guy still sitting at the bar inside drinking! 2 Things: (1) The management should have trespassed that guy immediately and, (2) They should have comped the couple's meal. I could see the young woman was stunned by what had just happened. She did not finish her drink, I didn't see her eat anything else, and she never uttered another word to her companion. No one should ever have to experience that kind of thing and as far as I could tell the restaurant, didn't take any meaningful action in response. We do not live in Spokane, but if we did, we would never come back to this restaurant again. Management you need to do better to protect your customers. read more

Recently spent the evening here while on vacation in Spokane, and was not disappointed. The service was amazing, the drinks and food were delicious, and the atmosphere was so much fun. I will definitely be making this a regular stop anytime I'm in town. read more

Sat and waited for 10 minutes. No "hello" , no "welcome" - just a sign that said'seat yourself', no menu on the table. We waited and waited - no one came - so we left. read more