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    O' Lydia's

    4.1 (322 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Irish Pub
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Strips
    Emily W.

    I finally made my way to O Lydia's. I've passed this bar so many times and this was the first time I finally made my way. O Lydia's is your typical Irish bar interior included. We were lucky that they still had the kitchen open apparently it stays open until 1am so this is the best place for a late night bite and some drinks. We had a larger group with us and our server was great, delivered our drinks quickly and food came out fast. We got the chicken strips and they are some solid bar food chicken strips I would definitely come back.

    Bloody Mary on the patio
    Michaela R.

    My neighborhood bar, O'Lydia's never disappoints. When I can't make a decision on where to go, I know O'Lydia's will never let me down! They have full menu, great fish fry, and always a good selection of soups! Wait staff and bartenders are friendly, even whipping up drinks they don't always know when I'm craving a little something. They offer shuttles to summerfest, Bucks and Brewers games, and area also a stop on the Walkers point Putt Putt. O'Lydia's constantly has a lot to offer.

    Late Night O'Lydia's Famous Wings
    Keegan M.

    Have been going consistently for the wing special on Wednesdays (99c wings) and (.50c off taps). Service has always been amazing. Vibes high with the games of the week on tvs. Will be returning

    Huge Rueben that we shared!
    Julie S.

    We love a good Irish Bar and this seems to be a good one. (They have Shepard's at dinner) we opted to share a Rueben and it was delicious! The bartender was very friendly and we will be back!

    Nancy B.

    Great service and the patio is super cozy. They offer daily specials and the food offer is pretty good, but I wish there were more vegetarian options and/or a vegan item here and there. Nice spot for patio dining and/or enjoying a beer or two.

    Chicken Strips
    Jessica B.

    Olydias should win an award for having their kitchen open past 10pm. Chicken tenders were hot, crisp, and delicious. Our waiter was fantastic and had jokes to match our own. There was a slight error on the bill they fixed it without problem. Drinks were quick and great. Olydias is a great stop.

    Me and my lovely wife that's from Memphis and it's our first time eating here... our bartender Christopher was being very rushy and rude on the menu cuz he says he got to attend other ppl when it was only 6 ppl at the bar... then it took him 15 mins just to give us a cup of water we had repeat asking for it..Then we order wings my wife can't eat hot food she ask for garlic parm she got out wings it was spicy.. he waited until we got our food and said all the sauce are spicy.. bartender attentiveness was very shitty really felt like a burden more than a guest

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    Genevieve K.

    I will definite continue to go to O'Lydia's for the ambiance and great drinks, but I'm not sure I will make it a priority for food. The servers were extremely friendly and we were seated right next to the kitchen, so we almost received other table's food quite a few times, but it became and ongoing bit with the food runner which was fun for us! I had the chili and the Caesar salad. The chili was really good and had some heat to it. I would not order the Caesar if you are not someone who likes a fishy Caesar dressing. It is usually not my preference and the lettuce wasn't too crispy, so I would not order it again. I really liked the chili and would absolutely order it again!

    Sliders with pepper jack
    Becky L.

    Great stop for dinner on a Friday. Just missed happy hour but will definitely stop another time for some good deals. Our server was friendly and very prompt to check on us throughout the night. The menu is a little off than what they have online by like $1 or $2 across the board. Otherwise, they have what you would expect from an Irish pub. Decently busy that night but still a spacious dining area on the back side of the bar. We got burgers, fish fry and an Irish dip sandwich. The sides were pretty greasy (fries and brussel sprouts) but the rest was good. Plenty of space and parking available so this is always a great option for us. Will come back, probably for happy hour!

    WI Cheddar Mac
    Isabella K.

    I've been to O'Lydia's a handful of times now and I consistently enjoy it. Is it the best food you'll find in Milwaukee? No. But it's a little bit dive-y, a little bit cozy, and it's got some really comforting dishes on the menu. This time around, I went for the Irish beef over mashed potatoes. During my last visit, I overheard someone order it without even consulting the menu to evaluate the other options. Their status as a regular and the confidence and enthusiasm for which they placed their order confirmed for me that I must try it. And what an absolute delight it was. It felt like your favorite homemade Sunday roast. I'll be honest, the Guinness gravy did give me pause when I saw it on the menu. But I shouldn't have questioned it! The gravy added a silky, sauciness that elevated the whole experience. The pickles were weird though. Didn't think they were worth putting on the plate. My last few visits I've tried a variety of dishes like the Irish dip sandwich (would highly recommend) and the Wisconsin cheddar mac and cheese (decent, but there's better out there). If you're gonna get fries as a side, go with the hand-cut ones instead of the sweet potato. While the hand-cut fries are rustic and hearty and just crispy enough with a kiss of flaky salt, the sweet potato fries are over seasoned and sometimes hard to choke down. The price point is reasonable, the service is consistently good, and the Thursday night trivia is oh so fun. I know I'll be returning.

    Reuben rolls Dinner 6 Mix and Match Reuben and Mozzarella Sticks Rolls
    John F.

    Dive bar atmosphere with a great late night menu. Stopped in for some drinks and decided to order the Reuben and mozzarella rolls (they come in orders of four, six or eight). we did 6, three Rubens and three mozzarella's. They were excellent! Honestly, can't tell you which ones I like better. The inside was packed and the outside was wonton, very light and crunchy. Loved the dipping sauce (nothing special... thousand island and marina... but they hit the spot!). Our waitress was excellent. Friendly, funny and supper cool. Had fun, glad we stopped in.

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    I enjoyed the fried shrimp which was also a good value. The service was friendly & pleasant and my fellow guests enjoyed their fare as well.

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    Great atmosphere and great service! My go to place! I love coming for a beer and watch a game, hang with friends, or play games.

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    Great food - especially the wings. Friendly service & good prices. Hit this up if you want great bar food and inexpensive drinks.

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