Excellent ambience and very amiable service. The menu was fresh and yummy. Will absolutely recommend this restaurant to friends. Affordable prices and big meals. Keep it up.
Tina Tomas
Great place with delicious food and nice location. Great outdoor patio for summer time. Definitely worth the try!
Elias Pierce
I actually love the dishes and service, fantastic area right next to my apartment. The staff members are always very nice. Will come back again.
Tim Crowley
Standard bar food, but done very well. Highly recommend their burgers. Nice tap selection and friendly service.
Matthew Perry
I love this spot! They prepare first-rate meals, they have a nice menu, The chief cook in that restaurant is a professional, I love very much eating all their food. The dishes are always fresh, the attitude towards the visitors is friendly. I often eat in this place and I not even once was unhappy. Highly recommended.
Bryan Charles
We had a wonderful time in this spot. We enjoyed the amazing vibes and the food. The staff were super amiable. I am happy we eventually decided to visit this restaurant.
Frank Furgal
Went there for company event. Guinness tastes great the Irish brown bread and black sausage were fantastic. I would go back again.
Audra M.
Monty Gaels is an impressive establishment that will have my business for a long time to come as long as they feed me the amazing brisket grilled cheese. Seriously...it's a hug on a plate with a tomato bisque dip to remind me I am loved. Staff is baller, location super and vibe lively.
Linda B.
It's an Irish pub that has slightly above average Irish pub food. Everyone enjoyed their meals and at the time that we went (early dinner), it was not crowded, so noise level was low. Good beer and good service.
John Grieger
Nice atmosphere but overpriced for the food and service.
Don’t be fooled by the Wisconsin decor in and outside of the bar and the affiliation on their website - this is NOT where you want to watch a game. For the biggest game of the regular season, one TV featured the match up. With 90% of customers there in WI gear, they didn’t play the audio, even ignored our requests to do so. The bathroom sink in the women’s room was not functioning when I was there, so try it out before you go for the soap. The food and service were just okay.
Gabriel A.
Bartender lacks genuine compassion, unmerrited harsh treatment ...gaslighted me. I was having a bad evening for personal reasons, I was minding my business, and I suddenly felt overwhelmed with tears. I was so embarrassed, yet in addition began to be verbally kicked while I was down. I wouldn't have said a word if he didnt and left. I had no interest in sharing or seeking advice. Besides disagreeing with everything I thought was morally upright, and making me feel wrong for feeling the way I did, I was told that we shouldn't expect kindness if unwell and that no one including himself was a friend. (Hurt people who haven't healed can have a tendency to hurt others, it's emotional abuse.) I hadn't planned or expected to suddenly cry, or to receive anything, it's just natural that when unwell, ONLY acts or words that are healing, even if just one, are appropriate...Basic respect and kindness shouldn't be luxuries, they should always just be the standard. If we all lived by this moral, we'd all be better off. I should NOT have been made to feel worse. He did not handle the situation HUMANELY, he didn't know what he was doing or what I was experiencing and didn't care! which is why he shouldn't have said anything. He just shamelessly kept digging deeper into the wound as though to retaliate bc he didn't agree that humanity should help each other when down. IT WAS ALL ABOUT HIS PROVING HIS CRUEL POINT to make me feel wrong. I was already in a vulnerable position, that was NOT the time to challenge, come against, or preach life lessons from a jaded perspective. Bartender, if you don't agree with being compassionate, AT LEAST DON'T CAUSE MORE HARM, say nothing. I'm ALSO allowed to voice my beleifs whether you agree or not WITHOUT BEING VERBALLY ATTACKED. I didn't disrespect you to receive your emotional abuse. FYI, the world does need unity. You'll learn your lesson sooner or later. We can choose how to treat people regardless of whether it's our job or not. It is not OK that when strangers are speaking, if one begins to cry, they are abandoned. That is a lack of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE and maturity! I shouldn't be surprised to find your mentalities in that industry, but I see people first, I was mistaken this time. One ignorant act, doesn't make someone a bad person, don't misinterpret, but the effect can be validly harmful and inappropriate. Intent and ignorance doesn't excuse effect. I didn't need any of what you said, you taught me nothing other than that you're a bitter, mean, unfair and emotionally immature person. He completely misunderstood everything. There was no one around me possibly making it easier for him to freely be mean. I will never return, this was so cruel and insane. I got the frightening sense that he enjoys making one feel worse. On another note, in my few experiences there, the food was inconsistent regarding flavor, ingredients and presentation.
Bill M.
Recently my love and I visited Monty Gaels on a Saturday evening, so all of the TV's were showing college football matches (apparently this place is a home base for Wisconsin Badgers supporters as well as Chicago Bears fans). There was a decent crowd here this evening (Badgers win!) but nothing too loud or crowded. There was a mix of neighborhood twentysomethings, one family, and a bunch of random folk that loves sports. The outdoor seating area mocked us from our comfy indoor table, as the weather was far too cold for anyone to be hanging about outside. There is a communal table down the middle of the main space along with the bar area, so many peeps hang out at these two spots. There is a nice selection of beers here. I went with a Guinness on tap, and was happy to hear from our very pleasant server that on Saturdays during this November the pint of Guinness is only $5.50 and also comes with a free collectible souvenir pint glass - score! My love ordered a Half Acre tallboy and that was a nice fall local beer special. There are weeknight happy hour specials as well. Monty Gaels has a similar menu to that of Emerald Loop (they are part of the same organization), but since Monty Gaels is not located in downtown the price point is a bit lower. On this chilly evening I went with the shepherd's pie - somehow I finished the entire plate despite blowing on almost every forkful (the food stayed very warm throughout my meal). The very buttery blanket of mashed potatoes sits atop a tasty and filling base of ground beef, peas and carrots. My love ordered the brisket grilled cheese sandwich, which comes with sides of tomato bisque soup and waffle fries, and there was enough of a portion for her to take half of the sandwich to go. Though Monty Gaels is at the prominent intersection of Montrose and Lincoln and is across from Welles Park, it has the side street of Leavitt as the address so be aware of that.
CHRISTINE ROWAN
Sat outside of the bar, warm Chicago night. Cold beer, delicious burgers. Good company, pleasant evening.
Mother And Daughter World
Me and my friends stopped here to eat .. We loved the food and the staff.. The staff makes you feel like in your home !!! Is really nice to eat there ... I would really recommend .. Like i said the food is really good and their prices are worth it !!!
Excellent ambience and very amiable service. The menu was fresh and yummy. Will absolutely recommend this restaurant to friends. Affordable prices and big meals. Keep it up.
Great place with delicious food and nice location. Great outdoor patio for summer time. Definitely worth the try!
I actually love the dishes and service, fantastic area right next to my apartment. The staff members are always very nice. Will come back again.
Standard bar food, but done very well. Highly recommend their burgers. Nice tap selection and friendly service.
I love this spot! They prepare first-rate meals, they have a nice menu, The chief cook in that restaurant is a professional, I love very much eating all their food. The dishes are always fresh, the attitude towards the visitors is friendly. I often eat in this place and I not even once was unhappy. Highly recommended.
We had a wonderful time in this spot. We enjoyed the amazing vibes and the food. The staff were super amiable. I am happy we eventually decided to visit this restaurant.
Went there for company event. Guinness tastes great the Irish brown bread and black sausage were fantastic. I would go back again.
Monty Gaels is an impressive establishment that will have my business for a long time to come as long as they feed me the amazing brisket grilled cheese. Seriously...it's a hug on a plate with a tomato bisque dip to remind me I am loved. Staff is baller, location super and vibe lively.
It's an Irish pub that has slightly above average Irish pub food. Everyone enjoyed their meals and at the time that we went (early dinner), it was not crowded, so noise level was low. Good beer and good service.
Nice atmosphere but overpriced for the food and service.
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Don’t be fooled by the Wisconsin decor in and outside of the bar and the affiliation on their website - this is NOT where you want to watch a game. For the biggest game of the regular season, one TV featured the match up. With 90% of customers there in WI gear, they didn’t play the audio, even ignored our requests to do so. The bathroom sink in the women’s room was not functioning when I was there, so try it out before you go for the soap. The food and service were just okay.
Bartender lacks genuine compassion, unmerrited harsh treatment ...gaslighted me. I was having a bad evening for personal reasons, I was minding my business, and I suddenly felt overwhelmed with tears. I was so embarrassed, yet in addition began to be verbally kicked while I was down. I wouldn't have said a word if he didnt and left. I had no interest in sharing or seeking advice. Besides disagreeing with everything I thought was morally upright, and making me feel wrong for feeling the way I did, I was told that we shouldn't expect kindness if unwell and that no one including himself was a friend. (Hurt people who haven't healed can have a tendency to hurt others, it's emotional abuse.) I hadn't planned or expected to suddenly cry, or to receive anything, it's just natural that when unwell, ONLY acts or words that are healing, even if just one, are appropriate...Basic respect and kindness shouldn't be luxuries, they should always just be the standard. If we all lived by this moral, we'd all be better off. I should NOT have been made to feel worse. He did not handle the situation HUMANELY, he didn't know what he was doing or what I was experiencing and didn't care! which is why he shouldn't have said anything. He just shamelessly kept digging deeper into the wound as though to retaliate bc he didn't agree that humanity should help each other when down. IT WAS ALL ABOUT HIS PROVING HIS CRUEL POINT to make me feel wrong. I was already in a vulnerable position, that was NOT the time to challenge, come against, or preach life lessons from a jaded perspective. Bartender, if you don't agree with being compassionate, AT LEAST DON'T CAUSE MORE HARM, say nothing. I'm ALSO allowed to voice my beleifs whether you agree or not WITHOUT BEING VERBALLY ATTACKED. I didn't disrespect you to receive your emotional abuse. FYI, the world does need unity. You'll learn your lesson sooner or later. We can choose how to treat people regardless of whether it's our job or not. It is not OK that when strangers are speaking, if one begins to cry, they are abandoned. That is a lack of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE and maturity! I shouldn't be surprised to find your mentalities in that industry, but I see people first, I was mistaken this time. One ignorant act, doesn't make someone a bad person, don't misinterpret, but the effect can be validly harmful and inappropriate. Intent and ignorance doesn't excuse effect. I didn't need any of what you said, you taught me nothing other than that you're a bitter, mean, unfair and emotionally immature person. He completely misunderstood everything. There was no one around me possibly making it easier for him to freely be mean. I will never return, this was so cruel and insane. I got the frightening sense that he enjoys making one feel worse. On another note, in my few experiences there, the food was inconsistent regarding flavor, ingredients and presentation.
Recently my love and I visited Monty Gaels on a Saturday evening, so all of the TV's were showing college football matches (apparently this place is a home base for Wisconsin Badgers supporters as well as Chicago Bears fans). There was a decent crowd here this evening (Badgers win!) but nothing too loud or crowded. There was a mix of neighborhood twentysomethings, one family, and a bunch of random folk that loves sports. The outdoor seating area mocked us from our comfy indoor table, as the weather was far too cold for anyone to be hanging about outside. There is a communal table down the middle of the main space along with the bar area, so many peeps hang out at these two spots. There is a nice selection of beers here. I went with a Guinness on tap, and was happy to hear from our very pleasant server that on Saturdays during this November the pint of Guinness is only $5.50 and also comes with a free collectible souvenir pint glass - score! My love ordered a Half Acre tallboy and that was a nice fall local beer special. There are weeknight happy hour specials as well. Monty Gaels has a similar menu to that of Emerald Loop (they are part of the same organization), but since Monty Gaels is not located in downtown the price point is a bit lower. On this chilly evening I went with the shepherd's pie - somehow I finished the entire plate despite blowing on almost every forkful (the food stayed very warm throughout my meal). The very buttery blanket of mashed potatoes sits atop a tasty and filling base of ground beef, peas and carrots. My love ordered the brisket grilled cheese sandwich, which comes with sides of tomato bisque soup and waffle fries, and there was enough of a portion for her to take half of the sandwich to go. Though Monty Gaels is at the prominent intersection of Montrose and Lincoln and is across from Welles Park, it has the side street of Leavitt as the address so be aware of that.
Sat outside of the bar, warm Chicago night. Cold beer, delicious burgers. Good company, pleasant evening.
Me and my friends stopped here to eat .. We loved the food and the staff.. The staff makes you feel like in your home !!! Is really nice to eat there ... I would really recommend .. Like i said the food is really good and their prices are worth it !!!