Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub

Just ate at Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub - Butte and we didn't know what to expect with our first time there but when I say the staff and food blew us out of the water I mean it!! From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted as old friends and loved the decor of the restaurant! We sat down to a clean space at the bar and were served by one of the lovely bartenders I did not get her name but she was super nice. We got the Irish Mac and cheese and chicken pot pie and both were AMAZING! The bread they serve you initially came with a type of honey butter and we devoured that. Everything was inviting and cozy and just wonderful! We can't wait to go back! I told my husband that date nights and anniversaries can be spent there Great job!

My experience at Shawn O'Donnell's was okay. It wasn't my favorite restaurant/bar experience and was not my worst. I went at lunchtime on a weekday.

The atmosphere was definitely bar/pub like and I loved the Irish atmosphere.

The food was decent, but wasn't the best. I really wish they had more vegetarian options besides just an impossible meat veggie burger. Overall, the veggie burger was good and so were the fries, but were not the best I have ever had. It would have been nice to have some Irish specific veggie options.

The service was okay. It was not the best service I have ever had. It seemed like they were maybe short staffed that day. I'm unsure. My service could have been better. My server just basically stood at the bar talking to a friend the entire time.

Overall, the vibe was great, the food was okay, and know that if you are vegetarian, there are VERY limited options for you. I recommend Shawn O'Donnell's overall, but it's not a place I would make my first choice.

Sometimes you just want cozy place to settle in for some good solid comfort food. Shawn O'Donnell's offers this up very well in its Irish pub format. It has the menu items you'd expect including fish and chips, burgers, and corned beef.

I enjoyed my Brascher Burger, which included thick Irish bacon and a fried egg atop my cheeseburger. It was cooked properly (more than I'd normally request but the food Nazis of the Department of Health are protecting us from medium rare burgers) with a tasty grilled pretzel bun. There's a nice selection of adult beverages here and although I couldn't partake (work night) I would definitely want to come here on the weekend to take in a lazy lunch and watch a ball game or two with some brew. Recommended.

My friend and I went here on St. Patrick's Day and the food was amazing just like always. I was excited to see a Irish band come play during our visit. Since we went on St. Patrick's Day, there was a lot going on. I have been here in the past and absolutely had to get the sheppards pie again it is literally perfection! This time I wanted to try some thing new, so we also got a Reuben to split and some delicious corn beef patties called boxty cakes that came with a yummy not too spicy horseradish sauce on the side, every time I come here have an amazing experience and the food is always to die for. I enjoyed the novelty drinks they had for St. Patrick's Day as well. This time we decided to sit outside as we normally dine in it was a perfect day with the sun out and mild weather. I must admit the patio was a bit crowded, but at the same time it was a holiday. I don't believe that it is the same on a normal day. I have been here many times now and will continue to go anytime. I want some good Irish food. This is the best place I've had thus far.

Food was great, music a little angry but typical of Irish pub. Quiet atmosphere on a Saturday night. Service was ok.

So loud that we couldn't hear each other across the table. Fish and chips was ok, just ok. Wouldn't order again. Neither of us cared for the clam chowder- it had bell peppers in it and just didn't taste like a clam chowder. Service was fine, nothing exceptional. Just meh.

Shawn O'Donnell's is an Irish pub and is named after a real person! Shawn opened the first location in Everett and has since opened multiple locations across the greater Seattle area including this one at the Smith Tower.

I came here during their happy hour (daily 3-6pm and 9-close) which includes but is not limited to $6 wines, $6 pints, and $7 Irish cocktails. My first drink was the Irish manhattan ($7) which was strong and dry. Compared to its non-happy hour price ($12) I think this is the best bang for your buck during happy hour. My second drink was the salted caramel Irish coffee ($7) which was a hot drink and tasted good. It was sweeter and you can taste the salted caramel and makes for a great drink during the winter.

This is a cool place for a group of people to hang out at. The vibes were cool and they have a good daily happy hour.

Went in before the Mariners game was seated in the bar area, bartender ignored us and gave us dirty looks as we sat and waited , and never waited on us ...pretty disappointing, I myself am a bartender and would have at least said "I'll be right with you" or acknowledged us .... Everyone has a bad day but this lady just must be having a bad life.

Wow! Fantastic Irish pub experience. Front desk employee recommended while checking into the Courtyard Marriott. Was a little skeptical at first but figured we'd give it a try. It was a short two-minute walk from the hotel.

We decided to sit outside since the weather was just about perfect. Jeff, our waiter, opened up the umbrellas for us, which helped keep the sun off us while we ate. Service as a whole was outstanding. He was very patient with our questions and random requests. I went with a Guinness, since you really can't go wrong with Guinness in an Irish pub. Although, They had some other local beers that jumped out at me, and some Irish whiskeys that I didn't recognize. Maybe next time. My wife wasn't up for anything with alcohol and was craving tea. It ended up being too bitter for her, although Jeff took it back without any issues.

As to the beer, you might have read that they can imprint a design on the foam (typically a clover I think). Even cooler was, when he brought it out, there was a Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo in the foam instead. Jeff had noticed my hat had the logo and somehow they were able to do a Bucs logo instead - totally wasn't expecting that but VERY COOL! Pour was also perfect. And maybe I'm biased, but safe to say a Bucs logo on top of a Guinness does make it taste better.

As to the food, we went with the following (including some lunch specials - lunch goes from 11AM to 3PM):
1) Lunch Fish and Chips - a little cheaper than the dinner price but I swapped out the fries with their version of clam chowder (see details below on that). The breading was the perfect crunchiness and had some nice flavor. The fish itself was perfect texture.

2) Clam Chowder - LOTS of clam in there and was really hearty with the potatoes and veggies and such. Was seasoned well, which helped add more flavor (sometimes Clam chowder can be bland but not in this case). There was a small upcharge to swap it out for fries, but it was definitely worth it

3) Poutine - kudos to Jeff for being able to do the fries extra crispy. Decent helping of cheese curds, and the gravy was really flavorful. Adding bacon to the mix was a nice touch. Side note, I didn't see it on the menu, but had read about it on another review prior to coming. Jeff didn't suggest they no longer serve it or anything and seemed to know exactly what we were talking about.

4) Pot Pie - the crust was fluffy and flavorful. The chicken and potatoes underneath were decent. The clover embedded into the crust on top was a nice touch

5) Side salad - Decent for $5. Lettuce was fresh, with croutons, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms (something you don't see on a side salad often). Also came with Shredded Parmesan cheese, which Jeff put on the side for my wife alone with the dressing.

All in all, was really happy we gave this place a try. Price was very reasonable for the amount of food we had, and we were even able to get a small discount after mentioning we were referred there by the hotel (we had our hotel cards as proof). Jeff came by regularly to check on us, but didn't make us feel at all like we were rushed or interrupted every five seconds.

The burger was delicious, the drinks were great, and the staff were awesome! Jack and Brandon were great! Will definitely be coming back here when visiting Seattle again.