We visited O'Mara's on a Friday night around 7. The hostess walked us to our table, then walked us back to the front door, then walked us back to our table after moving the live band's equipment that was sitting in the middle of the restaurant floor. Place is very dingy, pictures on the wall were crooked, carpet is old and worn and looks like it was salvaged from a belle tire lobby. Server was very friendly and professional. I ordered the BBQ salmon and my date ordered one of their specials for the evening the tuscan chicken pasta. After a 40 minute wait our food came out and right away I knew the pasta was going to be gross. Sauce was bland and there was way too much of it. Chicken was rubbery and flavorless. Salmon was VASTLY overcooked, but since I waited so long for it I ate it anyways. Our small glasses of water were refilled once during our 40 minute wait, but that was the only time. We will not be back. If you are in the area try the Berkley Coney a mile west. 10x the quality, half the price . read more

O' Mara's - Tuscan chicken pasta yuck - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

Last night was our first time at O'Mara's. Friends made a reservation for 12 up front near the live band, Blackthorn. (Blackthorn was excellent as always, great music and very entertaining.) When we arrived there wasn't a host or hostess and we waited five minutes or so. I asked a waitress if a host was on duty, and she was a bit snippy in reply. A guy behind us in line went looking for the host and the host directed his attention to that person first. When it was our turn haha we said we were with the John Doe party and instead of leading us to the table, he pointed out at 15 tables or so and said they are here already at Table 2, as though we knew their table numbering system. We looked and didn't see anyone we recognized. We apologized and said we don't know where he was pointing. He was exasperated at having to walk us to the table. And it was true, the people we knew hadn't arrived yet. So first impression wasn't very good. The atmosphere was like an old fashioned supper club- low ceilings, lots of noise and jam packed. Our seats were great, close to the band. The table ordered appetizers of smoked salmon plates. The plate had a nice presentation, nice size and all the right accompaniments. Yum! Menu prices were $15 - $30 for entrees. The salads were very good. The thousand island dressing seemed homemade or at least one of the better store bought brands. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi and the shrimp were large and cooked perfectly, and there were more than 6- maybe 10- on a bed of rice. Lots of garlic and butter with a nice presentation. My husband had a chicken dish that was also quite delicious. Unfortunately in his bowl of mixed vegetables, he bit into a large, bigger than a marble sized chunk of used ginger swept into the dish from another menu item. He had to remove it from his mouth and find a place for it, which was awkward. We asked the waitress to let the chef know, and she said she was sorry. Despite the situation at first with the host, the service the rest of the evening was great. We were drinking ice water, and it was refilled continuously. Our orders arrived smoothly with no mix-ups. The waitress kept separate tabs for our party of 12, no mistakes. It's a bit far from Novi just for a meal but I would go back again for the entertainment and arrive early for dinner! read more

... follow up to my prior less than stellar review ... make sure you specifically state that you want your french fries crispy ... if you dont, they will come barely cooked and cold and moist and greasy (maybe the irish like terrible french fries, but not me!)... un f'ing believable!!! ... i'm very frustrated with this place!!! read more

very nice atmosphere and the food was excellent. Best fish and chips I had since 1998 in Chicago. I will be a repeat customer

FUN! Went to O'Mara's Friday night ISO dinner... much to our delight we were treated to a live R&B trio, Even Exchange. They were awesome! The menu had a wide variety of dinner items that all sounded very tempting but we decided to try the specials since we might not see these offered in the future. Glad we did! There was a beautiful attention to details uich as the puff pastry fish with the black olive eye that topped my dish, I see from other reviews that the breakfast is something to try. You can bet we will be back soon :) read more

I kept hearing about this place for a coworker so I dragged two friends with me to check it out. We were there around 1030 on a Saturday and it was nearly empty which was a bit surprising for such a well known breakfast restaurant. We were seated right away and greeted with friendly servers who went over the menu with us. I made my own omelette: mushrooms, green pepper, chorizo and smoked Gouda. It was amazing. I also got an English muffin instead of toast and it came with three different options for homemade jam. My friends Also both got omelettes: one a veggie and one a salmon. We were all impressed with our meals. There were several options on the menu. Next time I want to try the oatmeal, as it comes with a lazy Susan of options to put in it. Our waitress was pleasant and helpful, filling our water glasses on time and helping with the menu. We will be coming back! read more

We went there for brunch about a week ago. The crab benedict was fantastic. I was impressed with the presentation and how good it tasted. Looking forward to our next visit... which will be soon. read more

We stopped in for dinner for the first time last night. Their menu has a wide variety of options sure to please most people. I thought our food had great flavor and was reasonably-priced. There wasn't anything that was over-the-top awesome about this place, hence the three stars, but it's a great alternative to chain restaurants. read more

I don't speak for the new brunch menu. Maybe it's a phenomenon. I ordered "tomato chicken celebration." Presumptous title. Penne noodles with a very plain red sauce with some canned artichoke hearts and kalamatas thrown in. With boiled pieces of flavorless chicken. I imagine everything coming pretty much out of it's can onto the plate. One time I ordered something with a mixed fruit side and it was clearly canned fruit. I hate that. Family ordered shepard's pie. It literally was shaped like a pie, which threw us off. It had a weird brown skin (my SIL said "jacket" which was apt) which threw us more off. What's that?? read more

I had reservations for a party of six at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday November 13TH, we arrived at 1:00 P.M. We were seated within 10 minutes but it took 30 minutes for the waiter to offer water and coffee. Then it took another 30 minutes for him to come back, (after I asked the hostess if the waiter went home). I don't expect instant service, but this was really bad. I won't be back. Ted M. read more

Service was good. Food was so so. Breakfast is expensive for the quantity and quality of the food. Ask for eggs over easy, they had never been flipped only covered. They were runny. Will not be back for breakfast read more

A group of us went there for dinner and to listen to a Irish band. Band was great but we couldn't say the same about our dinners. Two of our meals were served cold, the one returned appeared to be reheated with a microwave....My perch dinner was served without the mashed potatoes and the perch was over cooked. Overall the experience was not what we expected. read more

The complimentary bread was the most edible portion of the meal. Salad was wilted, with a hair in it. Chicken pot pie= mostly gravy with hardly any chicken, and the puff of crust on top was an oily mess. My boyfriends Salmon sandwich wasn't anything to write home about. The salmon was cold, hard, and may have been from one of those pouched salmons you can get next to the canned tuna at the grocery store. The toppings were just as sad looking. We were the youngest customers there, by roughly 40 years. Clue #1. Won't go back. Service was good.. no complaints there. read more

Had dinner at O'Mara's a couple of weeks ago. The service was exceptional and our server (Taylor?) was extremely helpful. I had a hamburger and it was one of the best I have had for a long time. read more

My husband and I went for breakfast this past Sunday. The food and service were good however there was dust hanging from the ceiling. Disgusting! This has nothing to do with the construction going on by the bar. This was clumps of dust bunnies and it appears they turned off the light above our table so no one would notice. I will not return until they do some housekeeping. If clumps of dust are visible in the dining room, wonder what's hiding in the kitchen? read more

I had breakfast here and was extremely pleased! I had the corned beef hash with egg on top with wheat toast and friend tomatoes. I wasn't fond of the tomatoes, but that's just my preference. The corned beef was amazing! I asked if they served it for corned beef for dinner, and was disappointed it was only every so often. It was amazing and the homemade jam was fantastic. I don't know about dinner, but when they say they make the best breakfast, they are not far off! read more

People need to take another look at O'Mara's something has changed and I like it! I would say the happy hour is now the best in town, 3pm-7pm longer than most. Two sliders for $3 which were yummy and an entree for $15 THAT COMES WITH soup or salad OMG. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere great! And one other thing that I totally enjoyed is they have parking! read more

The worst service I have ever received. I went for a comedy show event they had. I ordered an appetizer and one drink. The food was mediocre, what you would expect for bar food. Before the show was over, I asked for my bill. I am not exaggerating when I tell you it took an hour to get my bill!! It was a weeknight and I did not want to be out so late but was stuck. I told the waitress after waiting 20 minutes that I needed to leave and her response was that there were so many people there and they needed to close out all the bills. It took another 40 minutes to get my bill and I didn't even get an apology. I will never return. Such an awful experience. read more

We tried to go to Otus Supply, the newly opened entertainment center on E. 9 Mi. in Ferndale but the wait was 2-3 hrs. last night (Sat.). so we decided to have dinner at O'maras in Berkley. We had eaten there over a year ago when we went to see the Dirk Kroll Band and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Once again the place exceeded our expectations. We got there before the Australian Blues Band had started their set. Nice casual bar atmosphere. I had the Whitefish Napolean; broiled whitefish with spinach, mushrooms, and a nice white wine sauce along with a house salad. My wife had the chicken alfredo pasta which was excellent and a bowl of Irish cream of potato soup which was also outstanding. I had a perfectly made and generous Rusty Nail (scotch & Drambuie). For dessert, we shared an apple & walnut phyllo dessert, topped with vanilla ice cream. Serving size was more than 2 people could finish. service was very good too. We left just as the didgeridoo player and singer began their set, so I can't comment on the quality of the Australian blues. BTW, looking forward to seeing music and dining at Otus Supply real soon. read more

Went to a wedding reception here and they were amazing. Food was terrific and staff couldn't have been nicer. Had a wonderful time! I would recommend it to anyone! read more

We had been here a while back, when they still had the Sunday bruch, which was great. They no longer have it, we knew that going in. But it was noon on a Sunday, they give us a menu with omelets etc, and also sandwiches etc. We want a burger, a rueben etc, and the waiter says "breakfast only on Sundays" Even though the girl at the door had said breakfast and lunches. So a few in our party were disapointed, but there were 8 of us and we weren't going to get up an leave, so we had "breakfast" again, though at home I had already had eggs. Don't expect to get a sandwich on a Sunday here. Kind of misleading..........If you want anything other than breakfast, you have to come after 3:00pm read more

I dig their food, staff. The breakfast is awesome and is definitely not recognized as it should be. Beer options are good. Nice low key option. read more

Thanks O'Mara's for being involved in the community by contributing to the fundraiser for Berkley High School's Senior All Night Party on Thursday, May 15! Buy and support local participating businesses on Thursday, May 15, from 6 - 9PM, and mention the Senior All Night Party! Thanks again, O'Mara's! read more

O'Mara's Irish Pub has amazing food and great service! I recommend this place to all of my friends! Also, they helped us out by donating a gift card to our benefit for Cystic Fibrosis. Thanks Lou! read more

We eat at O'Mara's often. They have great food and entertainment. The staff is friendly and accommodating to most request. Every year they support our fundraiser for The Mastocytosis Society. They are extremely community oriented. We highly recommend O'Mara's. barbara & ted gittleman read more

Great Irish food! It is great that they have a Gluten free Menu for my wife who has celiac! They have gluten free chocolate cake, and most of the entrees can be made gluten free! Staff is really friendly, they all help your table if they see you need anything. Overall we will be back a great experience! Continue with the gluten free and you will see us again! read more

My wife and I took friends from Virginia to breakfast at O'Mara's this weekend. We had a great time and a wonderful breakfast. The "homemade" Cinnamon Rolls got us started and excited about things to come. My "Eggs Benedict" O'Mara's Style, was perfect! Poaching an egg properly and good hollandaise is an art. The chefs at O'Mara's have mastered it. An extra order of their "homemade" Corned Beef Hash was passed around to the delight of all. Even the coffee is special. Our server, Cindy, made us immediately feel welcome and comfortable, taking good care of us throughout the meal, making us heroes to our out of town guests. Thank you, O'Mara's! Keep up the Great Work! read more

I called to book a private room for a family event. I talked to Lewis who is in charge of event planning and he was VERY rude,snarky and condescending. In the past I have dinned there but I won't ever go back there again because of Lewis. read more

Friendly service. Food was good and had some unique menu options. I had a portabella mushroom dish that hit the spot. I didnt spit my entree but noticed a $2 split fee which I find to be a petty move anywhere. read more

Amazing food. Loved it. Great service and quality dining. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes to try new things or wants a good dining experience and good food as well read more

What's disappointing to me is that we ALMOST skipped this restaurant because of the 3 star rating. I'm so incredibly thankful that we stopped! My husband and I have ate all over the world. We lived in Europe, and have enjoyed real Irish food. This place absolutely exceeded my expectations for being in a small town in Michigan. We went in around 11am and were immediately greeted. We sat down and started looking over the menus. I was shocked to see the prices so reasonable for the type of food that was on the menu. I ordered breakfast which consisted of the smoked salmon omelet and a mimosa. My husband ordered the lamb special and a Guinness. The food was outstanding, service was great, everyone was so incredibly friendly, the restaurant was very clean, and the prices were so reasonable. Specialty homemade jellys, Guinness pour was on point, a very unique menu. We will absolutely be back here when in the area! read more

This was our first time eating at O'Mara's despite driving by it nearly daily. We took our parents there knowing it would have basic old fashioned "American/Irish" food. We sat outside which was nice. We had the fish & chips(very good), shrimp (OK), pot roast (OK) and a fried chicken sandwich (very soggy). None of the food was terrible but most was also nothing special. The portions were huge but the prices were also a little higher than we expected for this type of restaurant. Our server was over the top friendly and spoke to us like we had known her for 50 years. Unfortunately her service was not up to par. She forgot several items, never checked on us and we had to hunt her down to pay the bill. We are glad we tried it but won't return. read more

When I lived in Berkeley, I'd frequently drive past this restaurant but never attempted to stop by. However, today as fate would have it, we were next door and to stop by. I was expecting a cheesy establishment with an even cheesier menu but I was pleasantly proven wrong. The inside decor was minimalist with a few touches of regular pub decor such as beer advertisements and musical instruments and occasional shamrocks. The menu consisted of what I'd consider upscale items for a pub. For lunch I opted for the cup of cream of potato soup and a half of a Maurice wrap while the mister got the seafood malaga. The potato soup was seasoned just right with loads of potato chunks. The poppy seed rolls we received were warm and chewy and served with normal pats of butter and also a compound butter containing scallions and bell pepper. The Maurice wrap was everything I loved about the salad but in handheld form. The seafood malaga was a mix of seafood with rigatoni in a light tomato sauce. The lunch portion of the pasta dish was enough for a dinner portion I'd say. Also the seafood components were perfectly cooked--the shrimp were firm and plump and the squid cooked through without being rubbery. There was so much shrimp and squid that I thought we were at a seafood joint. Our server was attentive without hovering and the host seated us quickly and even wiped down the table when he noticed a sticky spot on it. The music in the background was not loud or obnoxious. All in all, lunch was a success and I would love to visit for dinner or breakfast or hell, both. Great job O'Mara's! read more

Omaras has some quality food! We go there often to eat dinner because the staff is very down to Earth and personable. The servers were knowledgeable about the menu. I must recommend the Tomato Celebration, it is one of the best dishes I have ever had :) When we don't have the kids for the night we often go to Omars's to have a drink and play Keno. The bartenders there are friendly and remember our names. Each time we go in it's like a continuation of our last visit. I love this place and I am glad that it is in my hometown! read more

Service is always good. O'mara's is our favorite restaurant. We do birthdays, A small wedding brunch (50 people). You even catered my mother in-laws 90th birthday and I was also invitedf to a High Tea Birthday Party. OH MY GOODNESS!!! It was WONDERFUL.... Thanks Omara's keep up the good work. Proved to be regular customers Joan & Bruce H. read more

Great food, fun atmosphere and never too long of a wait to get seated, although it's always busy. It's right in the neighborhood when I am in Michigan so I eat here often. Staff is pleasant most of the time.......everyone is entitled to a bad day. I always try something different when I eat here and I've never left disappointed. read more

I was excited to try this restaurant for breakfast, kept seeing signs advertising this pub for breakfast spot. My friend wanted to meet for breakfast and I was interested to try it. We were greeted right when we walked in and the menu offers breakfast until 2:00 PM. However, for the money, I suggest going elsewhere. It is dated, dark and unless you are a regular, your service seems average at best. I was optimistic when our hostess was very friendly and offered us a table of our choice. Our server must have missed that training session I guess, she was not rude just very put off my us, seemed like we were bothering her rather than being friendly and engaging like she would rather be elsewhere. She was not bad, offering refills and answering questions but I had to wait a long while for her to return to ask for items and she never checked on us, passed us by three times for realizing we were ready to cash our check. She even had the bus boy return our bill instead of thanking us for coming. Food was standard, toast seemed from a bread bag rather then fresh, diner style. It was nothing over the top for the cost. The coffee was good and they did not rush us out the door and it seems like other servers were attentive to "regulars" compared to those just checking this place out. Would spend your time and money at other places for the price and service for breakfast. There are a few great spots very close by. read more

First of all I have to say that this seems to be a posting board for people that love to complain. O'maras is always packed on the weekends and sometimes during the week as well. For "Berkley", it's the best food you can find, period. They have unique appetizers that taste great and we have tried them all. The fillet mignon which is absolutely to die for. They put this great zip sauce on top of the steaks that really sets this melt in your mouth steak off, you could eat it with a butter knife and you won't find a scrap of fat on it. The staff is always friendly and attentive. There used to be more smoke then we preferred but the laws have cured that issue for us. Honestly, I wonder if some of these posts are from competitors in the area. After all, they are the best thing going for Berkley and I wish that "normal" people that don't love to bash places so that they can get attention and have a voice in the world would step up here and share more. But again, it seems to be mostly negative people who are obviously miserable. Omaras is definitely worth your time and money. read more

I love this place!! The food is nothingshort of spectacular!! The entertainment is fabulous!! BTW- Todd is the best bartender in the world!!! read more

My husband ordered the fish and chips and when he bit into the 3rd piece it's was still cold and raw. My hamburger was sent back because it easy not made correctly. When waited for 45 minutes and our food was awful. read more