O'Reilly's Irish Bar & Rstrnt

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The Scene
Old-World charm comes to life with mahogany woodwork, exquisite stained glass and walls adorned with antique weaponry, Irish-heritage photos and a mural of Guinness-toasting gents. Additional relics are imaginatively presented, giving the space a fresh feel: Vintage oak barrels double as tables and are topped with candle-corked wine bottles, while bodhrans (Celtic drums) are lit from the inside and serve as ceiling lamps.
 
The Draw
Young hipsters, old-timers and 9-to-5ers toast imported beers, mingle at the bar, and play selections from a classic rock-stocked jukebox, while families take to an adjacent dining room with church-pew benches. The traditional Irish menu offers a plethora of deep-fried seafood starters, including savory crab cakes and excessively battered prawns. Buttery whipped potatoes make tolerating the spotty service worth it, but heaping portions don't save entrees; beef stroganoff and chicken breasts ladled in gravy are only a trifle better than typical pub grub.