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    Pauly's Pub and Grill

    3.8 (44 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    PAULY'S PUB AND GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Cheese curds (garlic)
    Caitlyn R.

    I've been to Pauly's a couple times and just haven't been that impressed with the overall experience. I usually love a good neighborhood spot but this one was lacking for me. The restaurant is always fairly busy but the service was pretty slow when we went. The waiters were all walking around but It still took about 10 minutes for someone to come to our table. They do have a great beer selection so we ordered a couple drinks and the cheese curds as an appetizer. The curds were good but my burger was just ok. My friend got the chicken tenders which I don't think was supposed to come with fries but she got some with her meal. The menus were also pretty dirty which kinda grossed me out. I'm happy the restaurant is doing well though, it is a good spot but I just think I'll skip it next time I'm in the neighborhood.

    Cheese curds
    Nalani T.

    Service was very slow and we didn't get our cheese curds until 40ish minutes after we ordered them. I gave an extra star (I wish we could give half stars) since the waiter comped it because it took so long and because the cocktails we got were tasty albeit kinda pricey for what this place is. Same for the food. That small portion of cheese curds would've been $15.50 which feels a little insane. I've been to their happy hour before so I think that's more worth the trip to Pauly's.

    Lixmas get together
    Suzie R.

    Great service! Great food! Great menu and drink selections! We ordered burgers, club sandwich, sausage and peppers to name a few. Delicious

    Victor M.

    This place has undergone several transformations over the years, and now it's the vibrant Paulys! The rooftop is an absolute gem for social gatherings, offering plenty of sunshine and refreshing breezes. The view is simply breathtaking, especially after dark when the city lights create a serene atmosphere. The bar is well stocked, and the food was great and didn't disappoint. However, the main issue with this location is the very slow service. It took about 20 minutes before anyone came to check on us. The tables closer to the bar received prompt service, but those farther away were seldom visited. We had to go up to the bar ourselves several times just to order drinks. That night we got to enjoy fireworks from the CHS field. If it were not for the view and food I would have given them 1 star but 3 is in between. I will be going back to review it again and perhaps it was just an off night.

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    Danny A.

    I visited Pauly's on a Monday afternoon to try a burger. The restaurant is relatively new and beautiful inside. It's warm and cozy but very spacious. It has a very traditional pub feel to it with a decent size food, cocktail, and tap beer menu. The burger I had was really good. Meat was slightly overcooked but still pretty juicy and the bun was super fresh. I paid an additional $3 to add fries to my $15 burger. They were awful. Cold. Likely really cold. Soggy, floppy, trash. The guy next to me at the bar complained and the bartender just kinda laughed about it so I didn't even bother saying anything. The service was ok. There was one table sat in the dining area, one table in the bar area, and a few patrons at the bar. So not very busy. The food came out quick but the bartender spent the majority of his time talking to the wait staff. This place has a 4% service fee as well which I am totally fine with. I will, however, say that with the fee my bill for a burger and terrible fries was $21.37. Seems a little steep. Burger was good but not $21 good. I would absolutely love to give this place another go and a higher review but given the service and the inconsistency of the food on my plate and the high price, I won't be coming back real quick. Also not sure I would rush to recommend to friends. Follow me on IG danny_runsforbeer

    Wedge salad
    Heather S.

    This is a new restaurant and I really like the atmosphere. It seems friendly and neighborhoody and I plan on frequenting. We started with the jalapeño poppers. I'm not usually a fan of chorizo and these were quite different than the usual poppers, but they weren't bad. The wedge salad was all right. Bacon a little more done than I'd like and too small of pieces. It was a little plain and could've used some cheese crumbles or chunks. The burger was cooked perfectly and I loved the extra dill pickles. The bun was really nice, but could've used more seasoning on the Pattie's. I paid for the cheese and there could've been more, but all in all a decent burger. The Pauly sauce was a good burger sauce. I'll try again and check back. I'm not willing to give them more than three stars at this time. They're just getting started and I'm happy with them so far

    Draft beers
    Amber D.

    We stopped in to Pauly's on our way home & wanted a beer & a snack. I'm still sad that Augustine's closed, but it's nice to have a sports bar so close to our house. My husband & I each got a draft beer, then we split a Cobb Salad & the Loaded Baked Potato Bites: --the salad was huge & came with a ton of toppings & a large side of dressing. It was overall very tasty, but some of the lettuce & cucumber didn't seem quite as fresh. --the potato skins were really good; there was a smooth mashed potato center & nice crisp, along with tasty dressing on top. I would definitely order these again! Our server/the bartender was helpful & kind. We did have to wait what seemed like a long time for our food, but this place is new so we'll give them a pass haha

    a burger and fries
    Mohmeet C.

    This place is very close to where we were staying so I was excited to try it and I definitely wasn't disappointed! Ambiance - 5/5 : Friendly atmosphere and it got busy around the happy hour time so it felt very lively and energetic! Price- 5/5: Given the portion sizes for even their appetizers I think the prices were well within a good range. I definitely felt like I got my money's worth here. Main entrees are around 15-20 and appetizers under 10 for most of them if I remember correctly. Food: 4.5/5 - I got the 3 slider combo as I was excited to try the different ones and the Cowgirl burger was my favorite for sure. All the burgers had great flavor and were cooked to a proper medium that I hoped for. I also got a cup of chili (which came in a bowl and was much more than I expected) and it was perfect for a cold day! Service: 5/5 - Fantastic service and great recs from our waiter. I was extremely happy from visiting here. I would give this place a 4.5 if I could on here!

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    Food is very inconsistent. The fish sandwiches are some of the worst I have had in a long time, but the burgers are okay.

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    Nothing special but pretty cool Irish sports bar. Wings were good. Service was pretty good. It was a great time. Will definitely be back

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    Another fun day at Pauly's. Met my friend for lunch and a bit of day drinking and we had a great time. Love this place!

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    Eh. Just two pints of beer created a $17 tab. Service was competent, ambiance unremarkable. A bit gouge-y.

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    You get your money's worth awesome tap beer selection, the bartender was great. The food was fantastic. I even tipped the cook!!!

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    Best god damn sandwich I've had in years ! Great service as well. Definitely will be back .

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