O'Briens Schoolhouse

7430 River St SE, Ada
(616) 965-0077

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Lee Barker

WOW... Food is fantastic, service was 11 out of 10 and server was amazing!

But please... One thing that you need to know. Come HUNGRY, the portions are massive and cost is very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill T

O'Brien's Schoolhouse's food is always excellent. The place is tiny inside, but their patio is excellent and is overlooking the park along the river. It's very nice

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brittani Matthews

I’ll preface this review by saying that we have been here multiple times since they opened and have had a fine time. It’s nice to have a no frills eatery next to the park for the kids- it’s never busy so there’s never a wait which is great.

Came in around 5 pm on a Monday night with my family. Ordered a Cobb salad. Got part way through the Cobb salad and realized the bacon and hard boiled eggs were missing (I’m holding a 5 month old trying to eat so it took me a minute to realize this)
Politely ask the server when she swings by next if I did in fact order or a Cobb salad or maybe I ordered something else by mistake. She says yes, you did order the cobb and it is missing bacon and hard boiled eggs- she says she will talk to the kitchen. Awesome. Crisis averted

She comes out 10 mins later with a small plate of chopped boiled eggs… no bacon. She explains that “this is what the kitchen sent me out with… I’m sorry” At this point we’re ready to go anyway so I say “totally fine… maybe you can just take this salad off my bill”

You’d think that would be the expected thing to do since the two most expensive items on a Cobb salad are in fact the bacon and the hard boiled eggs, but no. I’m met with a hard no. The owner Mr. O’Brien has instructed via phone call NOT to take this salad off my bill and that he wants my phone number to call me in the morning. lol. Ok.

We pay for the 75.00 meal and tip 20 percent. It’s not about the money… it’s about the customer service. I’ve worked in this industry and I know it’s much easier to comp a salad than it is to put a bad taste in an entire families mouth.

We will not be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

john gasper

Really great sammiches!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael W

Food was great service was great Portions are almost absurdly big… Highly recommend

eli reeher

Very nice! Great food, awesome outdoor seating on a beautiful covered patio. Will definitely be back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elizabeth Arraut

Food & drink was amazing! The best of fashioned I've had in awhile.
Service was just OK.
We had a table right next to the candy counter & there were kids constantly running in & out, holding the door open & at one point they were surrounding our table - love kids, just not when we're on a date night away from our kids.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Casey Passmore

I wish there was a non fried side option…

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Frank Wilcox

Great Sandwichs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zach Fiebke

My wife and I stopped here on a house hunting trip to Ada and we were very impressed with the various options, the service and the overall vibe of O’Brien’s Schoolhouse!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leanne Numbers

They’re getting busier as people discover it!!! We’ve (repeatedly) been loving this fun, outdoor dining spot along the park/river in Ada with numerous yummy and (as often mentioned) ample food items. The fries are great and we can recommend trying any sandwich item, altho warning, you may need a take home box for leftovers! Service has also been efficient and friendly. Only complaint: missing the shrimp tacos…wish you guys will consider bringing those back???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Hardin

I love the Poke Nachos. The staff is nice and fast. Patio is great for the summer.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

matt wansten

Great spot!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Megan Slagter

Fresh and huge portions. Great atmosphere in the heart of downtown Ada with a lovely view of the river. The ice cream selection for dessert is a must try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimberly Anderson

Excellent sandwiches in a beautiful patio setting. Portions are large!!

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