These folks know how to run a restaurant! Nice greeting, attentive, professional, friendly service all the way. Menu has so many great items that we have returned several times. Parking was no hassle. ..and who doesn't love leftovers? read more

First time trying the Harp and Fiddle. Overall it was a decent place. The service wasn't great but the cocktails were. Everything was pretty standard minus the Sheppard pie. Which honestly was a little surprising considering. I'd most likely return since it's close to home for drinks only next time. read more

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This was my first time at the establishment and I was not at all impressed. For a restaurant featuring Irish food it was terrible. I had a corn beef sandwich which the marble rye bread was very hard, and the corn beef was dry (over cooked) and minimal. I had the mash potatoes and they lacked any flavor and were cold. Our server looked like a thirteen year old boy and was never around to ask how the food was. I will never visit or recommend this place to anyone. Very poor quality and quantity of food along with terrible service. It's a no for me. read more

I guess it's been 7 years since I last stepped into Harp and Fiddle but I was very happy to return here to celebrate the fulfilled life of a dear neighbor. The Celebration of Life event was held in their private room and Harp and Fiddle did a most excellent job from my POV for about 100 folks. The staffers did a great job with the catering and the open bar services. It was an appropriately festive occasion for someone who lived life to the fullest and Harp and Fiddle was the perfect venue for honoring such a person. Kudos and thank you! read more

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Great pub in Park Ridge! Perfect to watch a game on their TV or eat for brunch. I met my 3 friends here for a Sunday brunch and got seated easily. The server was prompt and polite. We all ordered our drinks and food in a timely manner. I ordered hot tea and built my own omelette with spinach, tomato, ham, and cheddar. The food was delicious and fresh. I loved their breakfast potatoes, they were the best texture! The price for everything was reasonable, would recommend! read more

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Quite crowded on a Friday night! Huge menu, and despite it being an Irish pub it's not all typical pub fare (tacos, anyone?) Trying to get the check was a challenge because staff was just running all over the place. read more

Really great service and atmosphere, we sat outside in a splendid outdoor space. The 'chicken and pretzel' burger was excellent - marinated chicken, candied bacon, and crispy onion, with truffle fries and the best garlic aoli. Unfortunately the fish and chips was only average, let down by a bland batter that I had to ask salt for, and it still couldn't save it. The fish was fresh enough, so overall not bad for pub food. I had the real thing in Scotland perfectly seasoned so perhaps that wasn't a fair comparison. The lemon sorbet with strawberries and blueberries was a great palate cleanser, especially after the French onion soup. My partner said the alcohol-free Guiness was not bad at all, with cherry notes. The soup was alright. Service always came promptly with a smile. read more

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First time here; sent here with a gift card. Amazing outdoor dining and wonderful food.

The facility is easy to find in the first floor and located about the middle of the building. There is parking on the street in front of the building. There are several tables and booths as well as a full bar. Staff was super friendly. Although, we only had one set of silverware with napkin. My son ordered the chicken and pretzel sandwich with the onion strings and bacon on the side and fries. He did not recieve the onion rings at all. His review is that the chicken had no flavor but with the cheese sauce that was on the side. Not sure if the sauce usually comes on the side or if the request for the onion strings was misunderstood for the cheese on the side but it sounds as though it certainly should be on the sandwich. I ordered the Chicken Caprese sandwich with fries. Kind of taken aback by the red sauce on the bun at first as I'd not seen this before, but the sandwich was delicious. I noticed the chicken wasn't very flavorful either, but the other ingredients made up for it. I love pesto! Not used to the fresh mozzarella being cooked either, it was a nice twist. The place was busy and loud. It's a nice place and it appears there are many regulars. read more

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This morning we celebrated my daughter's Baby Sprinkle. It was a coffee themed brunch at Harp and Fiddle. The event manager Monika was incredible from the start to the end. She was detailed in helping me plan a perfect brunch. Her communication was always kind and helpful. The other amazing staff: Benito and Anya helped make it perfect. The food was out of this world. Every detail and moment was special. I have never celebrated an event anywhere with so much attention, care and just perfect service! We left there feeling so grateful. I can't say enough about how perfect it all was. Thank you to all the people at Harp and Fiddle. read more

Went to try their brunch menu for the first time. Everything was delicious! The french onion soup was very cheesy but yummy. We will definitely be back again as we love going to this local spot for beers and dinner read more

The Harp And Fiddle - Steak and Eggs. Guinness French Onion Soup - Irish Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

Incredible food, went with waiter Timmy's suggestions and they did not disappoint! Incredible ! Lemon drop martinis are fire!

I LOVE this place! It's my go to after work or even if I'm in the neighborhood. Great food and staff. One person I would love to acknowledge is Eileen. What a kind soul. She is one of the best servers in the industry. Attentive and so sweet! As a regular she has treated me like family. As well as other customers from what I have observed. Kinda caring and patient. The food is phenomenal and if you want a family friendly irish pub vibe this is your place 100 read more

Spied this place as we drove by on our way to another yelp event and made a mental note to return, so glad we did. We walked in prime time Saturday night around 630 or 7pm, the place was packed, there was a 40 minute wait for a table, but we were able to find two seats at the bar with no trouble, winning! Even better, sat in front of the taps, so full view of the beer situation. An impressive array of taps to choose from, so enjoy! The cocktail menu is no slouch either. Watched one of the bar tenders make a house barrel smoked old fashioned, wasn't quick enough on the camera to film but it was neat to see. After seeing it served to one of our bar neighbors, we shared the 16oz double bone in bershire pork chop special, it was delicious. As we were getting ready to depart, we learned that a group of friends happened to be en route at the same time, so I asked for a table of seven to be put together and just like that, it was ready. Can't really ask for more than that, the service here was great. Live music was taking place, as well as, a fund raising event towards the rear and spilling over into the private event space. This did make navigating to the bathrooms, which were in the rear, a little challenging, it was like running a gauntlet. Outside of that, the drinks were great, the food great, the service great, and I think we found a new fave. We will be back for more beer, and next time I have my eyes on the mussels and guinness french onion soup. Slainte! read more

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So disappointed on St Patrick's Day..,limited menu with nothing I could order except the fiddler salad..it was fresh, but basically lettuce, too many grapes, walnuts...took forever to get a drink list and never got a wine list. I know it was a rowdy day...but it was crazy loud near the entertainment. I e never been a fan since they switched to an impossible burger instead of their own homemade veggie burger. Not sure I'd go back. read more

Great place went there before concert at Des Plaines Theatre ... Ubered to show. Strong pub grub, had the Steak Sandwich and Corned Beef. Both were real deal with Real corned Beef thick slices, and nice hunk of steak. read more

I had really high hopes for this place after reading the reviews, but unfortunately had a pretty disappointing experience. It was pretty quiet in there for a Saturday at noon. We were quickly seated and service was excellent the whole time. However, besides the service, everything else about our experience was a major flop. The food and drinks were not good. The seasonal cocktail I ordered had no flavor and didn't taste anything like the description. They also advertise the prosciutto sandwich as having "field greens" - it was ice berg lettuce, which was comical. I won't be back! read more

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My husband's retirement party was here. My his coworkers planned an amazing party for him. The food was great, the service was fantastic, and the staff were amazing! The party room was big and cozy. Everything was perfect. The night was so much fun Thank you CPD. For such a wonderful send off. read more

Stopped here for dinner while visiting in town. The restaurant was decorated for the holidays and had a festive and cozy vibe which was perfect for a chilly night. Cocktails were fantastic, service was solid, and the food was great! If we were local, I could definitely see this as a regular spot. Glad we had a chance to visit! read more

Nice friendly place. Great food and nice music on Fridays and weekends. Nice patio in summer. Street parking so get there early if you need to park. read more

This restaurant was a beacon of goodness. After hours of misfortune, and a futile New Year's Eve search for parking in Chicago, me and my husband were about to file for divorce. On a whim, before giving me up and heading home, we entered The Harp and Fiddle, expecting it to be closed like the 3 other places we tried. The moment we stepped in, we were awash with warmth, lights, and live music, and were promptly directed to the best seats in the house. We were also told that they would keep the kitchen open a few extra minutes just for us! The interior was charming. The drinks? Sublime! The service? Immaculate. The loaded tots? AMBROISIA of the gods. Our server (Mia) was fantastic and checked on us just the right amount. In summar....marriage saved! THANK YOU HARP AND FIDDLE!!! read more

The Harp And Fiddle - Loaded tots - Irish Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

this one bartender on the patio was quite... impolite, to say it nicely... Other than that, it's good but like customer service???

We ordered take-out and I was not disappointed in the meal. One item was the fish and chips, and although that wasn't mine (not a fish person) I know was told it may have been better if eaten at the restaurant while it was fresher and more crisp, which is fair. I got the Dubliner burger which was pretty good, and my mom chose the shepherds pie and I didn't actually realize I would like that dish but this one proved me wrong. I'd definitely order the shepherds pie on my own sometime instead of stealing a bite of mom's. I got some buttered pasta and broccoli for the baby and she was very happy with that selection. They have a lot of outdoor seating and I'd like to eat out there. I'm sure I'll be back and look forward to exploring more of the menu. read more

Nice spot with lots of outdoor seating in summer. Vast menu and good weekly calendar of live music. They have lots of Irish dishes on the menu. Service is always fast and efficient. read more

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This was a nice, pleasant place for dinner in a casual atmosphere. The service was excellent and the seating very comfortable. I was surprised at the interesting menu and enjoyed everything that I had here. First, was the amazing Reuben Wontons. How great is that as an idea for an appetizer...and so well prepared. The Beer Cheese Fondue with fresh pretzel bites was so delicious. Next was the Guinness French Onion Soup which was very good. My entree was the Pretzel and Chicken Sandwich which included cheese, candies bacon and crispy onion strings. Yum! read more

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Came here for the first time on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We were seated outside which was great! They have quite a bunch of tables set outside and partially on the street which was nice to see Park Ridge do to help their restaurants in the downtown area. Parking is a huge challenge here but we got lucky finding one around the block. Our waitress was extremely patient, friendly and helpful. She was also very attentive considering all the customers and tables she had. The apps were great and so was the fish and chips. The chicken pretzel was a bit dry though. If I come back I will def try more items on the menu. As an Irish pub this is a great location, good menu with lots of choices for discerning eaters and the beer selection is awesome too! read more

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Really bad experience with the front desk, the lady can't just care less if you stay or if you go.

Yesterday was my 2nd time there and have no complaints. We were seated outside per out request. Nothing spectacular but also nothing to complain about. Drinks were ok (nonalcoholic cocktail and beers) as well as food ( fries, crab cake and flatbread). A waitress was nice, in my opinion checking us too many times, but ok. Anyway- good place for regular meeting with friends. Update: I went there few times after my initial review, so, you can find photos from different days ;-) read more

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The first time I visited I came with a friend from out of town. The place was somewhat empty on a Tuesday or Wednesday night earlier this year (March perhaps?). We were seated at a counter height table in the bar area. I got the bangers and mash and they were very good. He got fish and chips and said they were good. The service was good, the food was good and the bar was a really cool place to be. I would have given this place an easy 4-5 stars. Then I come here with my wife and 5 friends on a Saturday night in April. The place was packed. It was kind of loud and there were some definitely obnoxious 20-somethings there home from college early or something. And the food, no matter what we ordered, was really disappointing. Our server was as non-existent as the overly attentive server at the next table over. Their server helped us more than ours. Never checked on us, never came by for refills or to bring a second beer for some of our party. In fact, our server was never around...until she brought the check then she couldn't leave us alone until we paid and then she was gone again like a fart in the wind. Not sure I'd return here when they're busy. They clearly do a better job when no one is there. read more

Being less than an hour away from the Wisconsin border you'd think they'd have seen a Wisconsin drivers license before. Was told my Wisconsin ID was a fake and I wouldn't be served. Server was beyond rude. Would steer clear of this hole. read more

Great brunch spot. Went with a large group (8 ppl) so we called ahead and easily got a reservation. Place didn't get busy til closer to noon on a Saturday so no issue with walking in either. Service was good, very attentive and wanting us to order right away. Food was good! Would recommend. read more

We ordered 2 corned beef sandwiches with fries to go on St. Patrick's Day expecting to eat a delicious meal. What a disappointment! The sandwich was so bland made with 1/2" chunks of corned beef that kept falling out, had no flavor served on a chewy marbled rye. Don't go there and waste $35.41 plus tip on totally bad sandwiches. For past 20 years I've prepared by own delicious, corned beef meal. Someone should give them cooking lessons. The place was packed - wonder what they were eating? read more

Absolutely fantastic food and service! The atmosphere was fantastic. The restaurant was very clean and food came out hot. Would highly recommend!! read more

When you walk through Harp and Fiddle's front door on a weekday night, you're likely to pass by a dozen people talking, laughing, and enjoying each other's company in an ear-splitting way. Then, as you're walking to your table, you're likely to pass a handful of people who are glued to the game on the bar TVs. You couldn't blame them, there were so many TVs where it was difficult to not gaze at them - yet they weren't bothersome or obnoxious by any means. The menu here offers ultimate comfort foods, from burgers to flatbreads, and a number of Irish treasures like the Guinness Stew or the Reuben Wantons. And what better way to honor the Irish heritage than to participate in its drinking culture? To act otherwise would be rude. Harp and Fiddle has a stellar craft beer list, but we decided to order Lavender Bee's Knees and Beautiful Day from their Specialty menu. The latter had a neat presentation, and sipping from the sugar rimmed glass didn't leave a grainy feeling in your mouth. The sugar particles were softened with honey and cinnamon, so when you drink from the glass you don't get that gritty sensation. The drink itself tasted just like grapefruit, but ends with that sour kick at the end - the kind where it forces you to make a scrunched up face like you've eaten a sour patch kid instead. I learned that the Baja Burger is always recommended here, and rightfully so. Though the bite was big enough where it flared-up my TMJ and made my jaw pop (that's why I'll advise eating it with a fork and knife), you can't go wrong with the flavor it provides. It's soft, thick, and oozes the Baja sauce when you're biting into it. Plus, what could be better than the thick blanket of grilled onions on top of the patties, adding a certain squishiness and a depth of sweetness. And as for the Truffle Fries, the amount of truffle taste you get from them almost feels sybaritic. The flatbreads come second to the Great Baja Burger, particularly the Sausage & Peppers Flatbread. The dough was soft, hot, fluffy, smothered with cheese, sausage, basil, and generously garnished with parmesan cheese. Though we also tried the Margarita and Fig flatbread, as well as the Apple & Goat Cheese, the balsamic deduction drastically overwhelmed all the other ingredients with its rich and intense sweetness. A little would've gone a long way. I'm not from Wisconsin, but I already know Harp and Fiddle makes the state proud with their Cheese Curds. The crisp, golden brown crust of the curds crunches in a satisfactory way, and the Baja sauce served on the side brings forth a tart, tangy flavor that doesn't overthrow, but somewhat enhances, the sharpness of the white cheddar cheese. The non-traditional Ruben Wontons are fine, but not something that was necessarily appetizing or something I'd order again. If you want to have an Irish-American feast in the Park Ridge area, Harp and Fiddle may be just what you're looking for! read more

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Awful! My wife and I went about 5 years ago , a few times, and found the portions very small so never went back until yesterday. We thought we would have fish and chips and a Ruben which we did and both were terrible. The Ruben had no sour kraut! But the real problem was that one of the employees, I believe a cleanup person, grabbed our server by the wrist and told her to shut up right in front of us! Will never go back. read more

The food was really good. I especially enjoyed the Harp steamed mussels. Our server was attentive and really helpful especially it was our first time dining in. I love the ambiance because it was cozy. My 7 year old daughter enjoyed being there as well. read more

The Harp And Fiddle - Harp Steamed Mussels - Irish Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

Our group was seated in an enclosed patio. This space is not as attractive or welcoming as the indoor dining rooms. What's more, we dined here on a hot day and the AC and ceiling fans were insufficient to cool this barn-like space. The patio-type chairs were extremely uncomfortable. Previously, all of the food was wunnerful. This time, it was hit-or-miss. I ordered Paddy's pot roast. T'wasn't bad but it certainly wasn't the best. The texture was a tad too chewy and the braising liquid imparted an intense flavor closer to salty/bitter than savory. My Missus ordered the balsamic glazed salmon. The salmon was superb but the accompanying mashed potatoes were dry and bland as though they had been prepared much earlier in the day and sat on the back burner. Our server offered to bring a substitute--steamed broccoli--but this did not arrive until after she had finished her meal. So, the server brought her a comp dessert, which was the proper thing to do. One of our companions ordered mahi mahi tacos. The mahi mahi was dryish and did not taste freshly prepared. Another who ordered the Boston baked cod ate less than half. She described it as "not my favorite." Those who ordered sandwiches or Irish specialties, e.g. corned beef & cabbage, fish & chips, or shepherd's pie, generally fared better. Service was excellent. read more

This place is nice! Definitely a vibe, good food with massive portions, and a nice drink selection. Honestly this place could be a 5 but we sat outside and some of their heaters were not working. For the weather, it was disappointing. The burger was good, the medium rare did feel a little more rare than I like but it's alright! Their drink menu is a 5/5 though. It's rare finding redbreast at a restaurant / pub these days and they had the 12 and 15 year so that was cool! Extensive beer menu as well with alot of local options. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Before even walking in, the restaurant sets a good impression with their curb appeal. The exterior was picture-perfect with twinkle lights above the outdoor seating. After going inside, you can tell it is a cute local bar and restaurant that seemed like a good place to watch a game, catch up with friends, or get a casual dinner. I came in shorts and a sweatshirt and no one made me feel out of place. I came on a weeknight after the kitchen had closed so I cannot speak about the food... but my cocktail was just ok. There were three of us together, two of whom ordered the strawberry mint lemonade tito's drink. Both of our drinks tasted like the strawberry lemonade Svedka you used to drink in college- not the best flavor. The cocktail did not taste anything like mint or strawberries, and barely tasted like lemonade. My friend and I struggled to finish the drinks, but our other friend got a Blood Orange Margarita and was OBSESSED. The staff was friendly and the food menu looked great which is why I am giving 4 stars. If you take anything away from this, let it be some drinks are better than others. read more

The Harp And Fiddle - Irish Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

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The food was amazing! I had the Guinness Beef Stew which was not delicious, but enough to have leftovers for lunch for the next 2 days. However, the service left alot to be desired. Server brought us our waters & didn't come back for almost 10 minutes to see if we wanted to order. She was standing in an area between the bar & the back room playing around on her phone while other servers were running around like crazy. Will try them again since food was great & our server seemed to be the exception. read more