Reviews of Paddy Flaherty's (Fish Shop)

Sadaf

Such a great and cozy place with literally unique interior decor. A nice view of marina as well. ALL staff were super friendly. Thank you Jody for your lovely service.

Chad C

Great Atmosphere and friendly staff. Did not realize it was a part of a chain and shared Fion Mccools menu.

Bernie H

O...M...G....... I'm sorry guys, but this place is mine, get your own comfort food! Mashed potato's, beef, yorkshire puddin'.... always satisfied with this place and the service is always excellent!

Nicole Santos

We were from out of town and was in the area for work, we tried paddys for our lunch. The host was a fine gentle man and seated us where we requested, our server Jewell was very accommodating, the honey garlic bites were good and so was the chicken curry, the grilled chicken on the salad was cold when it came out and the portions were small for the price that they were charging, Jewell took the salad and dealt with it and they gave us a little discount for the cold chicken. The music and scene is a nice vibe so maybe that’s the price that you pay for.

James Gilmore

You can't visit Sarnia, Ontario without visiting Paddy Flaherty's. Good food, friendly waitresses in Irish dress, and good beer. The location is great, too, right next to the water by the Blue Water Bridge. As an American I enjoyed a favorable exchange rate by paying with a credit card. Highly recommended.

Dave Williams

Just outside Paddy's door you see this beautiful site, amazing and of course the food at Paddy's is fantastic including the beer!

Eldin Mott

The Burgers are great here, as well as the Fish and Chips, the Flatbread Pizzas are Scrumptious...Everything is Great. If you go on Thursday? Friday or Saturday, stick around for the fabulous bands, always interesting music and a good crowd! I highly recommended this restaurant.

Vic George

Wife and I hadn't been able to actually go out for the past 6 + years due to busy lifestyle (fostering) and with Covid it just makes it harder. Although we couldn't dine in, we ordered the food because of some reviews we seen. We packed our own dishes, cutlery, tablecloth, glasses and took our meal to a park. We'll the food smelt awesome durring our ride to the park and tasted even awesomer (not a real word lol) when we had everything set. Thank you Paddy Flaherty's for making our night out a grand one!!!

Jayden Verhoek

Food is satisfactory but the service is terrible, did not feel welcome at all. Condenscending middle aged Karen staring at me when I'm paying, brings me soapy cup (my GF and her brother get wine glasses even though I'm paying), never checks up on us. machine only allows minimum tip of %15 so I'm forced to give her a tip even tho she doesn't deserve it. Wish we had a different waitress.

Jeff Aikman

My wife and I decided to go on a date night and actually ate inside a restaurant for the first time in quite a while, so we figured we’d go to one of our long-time faves. Paddy’s did not disappoint for either of us. The COVID-19 protocol’s were followed and went off quickly with no issues. The food was fabulous and the service was exceptional, just like we remember. Thank you for a great meal!

Alan Bach

Came here through a recommendation from a local hotel and it being one of the higher rated restaurants in the area and couldn't have been more disappointed in the service and food. The greeter basically tossed our menus on the table and ran off. Our server although friendly, was incredibly inattentive and will often leave you alone for extended periods. I've watched them mistakenly clear plates from neighbouring table before they were finished without asking. Additionally they left us with the card machine and didn't even come back before we left and after we paid. About the food, I didn't bother/forgot to take photos but there's nothing special about the food.

Scott Smith

The rubin sandwich was so tasty. Would drive across the city for another one someday soon

Eduardo Caroccio

Excellent experience! I was on my own as I am travelling for business... I was greeted by a staff member who was tending bar & was seated very quickly in a great spot facing the water. Meal & drinks were outstanding. The server was Jody I believe and was a true pro! Chef made an amazing Arugula & Radicchio salad to go along with my main dish. Really great meal at a great spot!

Bruce C

Food was ok - we ordered fettuccine pasta with shrimp and when we got the bill, noticed we were charged $2 extra for parmesan cheese in connection with which the waitress stated there's an extra charge if not mentioned in menu - I thought parmesan was pretty well ubiquitous with pasta but not at this location - whatever it is what it is and our own recourse is we won't be back

Jordan Taylor

The pie was a bit dry and the fish tacos were just okay. I didn't know I was getting a salad with my meal otherwise I would have told my waiter what kind of dressing I liked... the strongbow dry cider was really good, I would recommend it if you're going for a drink.

Kim Jussila

Excellent service right from the host. Food was awesome prices are great for portions.

EXTREME VELOCITY

Extremly nice place and people very accommodating. Made you feel welcome and they observed all safety protocols. Food was really good and filling. Nice portion control and very good flavor.

Jennifer Perry

First year ever we chose to go out. It was cold rainy and damp outside. Went to Paddy’s as we always have a wonderful meal. Veronica looked after us and serviced us well. The Blarney Chips with extras never disappoint. I had a pound of wings, but after the Blarney Chips, I was too full. ha ha my spouse had the Rueben and was very pleased. Thanks for the home cooked food and the good service.

Michael Eyre

horrible experience food was undercooked on top of that had to watch our disgrace of a mayor all red faced and drunk act like a drunken sailor, your chef needs to be taught how to cook food was cold and not cooked what a joke of a restaraunt

Tabitha Ashby

Tasty food with a great view! Never went inside, but the patio was great for an outdoor experience on a beautiful day

Matt Clarke

Great food and a nice drink menu with some tasty options.

Karen Casey James

Good food, great service. I have always had good luck here :)

Jon Meadus

Nice meal with generous portions. The field drink was a stronge cocktail that was excellent.

Wayne Beast Stefura

The steak I ordered was a bad cut. It tasted like liver, which indicates that the meat had a blood spot and causes it to taste like liver. This happened to me on two different occasions. The service was excellent and the chef was accommodating towards my meal. However, with it happening on two different occasions, I had to leave a 3 star. Everything else was great. Just not the steak!

Max Poirier

Just recently ordered from Paddy’s. We picked our meal up and after returning home we noticed my sisters sandwich was wrong. We called to tell them what happened, they apologized. They made the right sandwich and the boss delivered it to our home in less than 10 minutes!! He also threw in a piece of cheesecake! Very very impressed, very happy with the service. Will definitely be going back:)

Sylvia Regina

Real nice atmosphere, live music, great food, real great staff/servers.

Desiree Smith

First year ever we chose to go out. It was cold rainy and damp outside. Went to Paddy’s as we always have a wonderful meal. Veronica looked after us and serviced us well. The Blarney Chips with extras never disappoint. I had a pound of wings, but after the Blarney Chips, I was too full. ha ha my spouse had the Rueben and was very pleased. Thanks for the home cooked food and the good service.

Josh Daye

Dinner was great! Service was awesome! Staff is very friendly. One of the staff members saw myself and my son matching wearing plaid and she gave me a brand new plaid mask to match the one he was wearing. Thank you

Megan Young

Three words: oh my God. The food here was so f*&$ing good! Absolutely incredible. I had the salmon leek pie which was delicious and super reasonably priced plus it came with your choice of salad! My coworker had the chicken sandwich and said it was the best sandwich she's ever had. Super great menu, super amazing food, and the staff was incredibly friendly. The atmosphere was great too - super chill but nice. Definitely fits the Irish theme. To emphasize - we came after a long drive so were eating in sweatpants and hoodies and they didn't make us feel out of place or uncomfortable or judged at all. Also, we're going to try and visit Sarnia more just to come back for the food!!!

RJ Reinert

I was impressed. Great food, good local brew, and great service. Then the setting - a beautiful evening on the patio watching a laker load cargo pretty much right next door. Highly recommend.

Phoenix Hudson

The food was really good there. I got their fettuccine Alfredo and it was phenomenal. And I got a free show since there was a model show just next door. The only complaint was we got seated where a group of gnats decides to swarm us but that's not their fault.

Jayesh Merchant

Quick service, friendly staff. Delicious food......

Jacqueline V

Great experience. Perfect little Irish place with fun menu options. Food is very filling and I was completely surprised with the quality of the house salad. It far exceeded my expectations! Good view of the water but because the interior of the building is on the darker side, the outdoor lighting can make your eyes feel sensitive. Staff was attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend!

Douglas Lamont

Food good a little cheap on the cheese sauce definitely see covid pricing good service

James Hanley

With 7 other couples having a nice social time and enjoying some good food when a band (Puce) started to play. We were at the back but the noise from them would blow your eardrums off. We left and would not advise people to go if they wanted to be able to talk to the company they were with. Waitress good, food good

Tiago Kappke

Pretty good!!!! The calamaris waw delicious! Sorry, I could take a photo from our white chocolate cheesecake. It was also amazing! I'm impressed with the quality of food and customer service.

Garrett Robison

Seems like a really great restaurant. I think they had some new people in training or something. Not a full restaurant but relatively crowded. They had a 15 min wait on food and they were out of cinnamon for their specialty bourbon drinks. The little sliders were excellent and the Bullet Bourbon was great just over ice. The few regulars I talked to said it's not normally so slow.

Sherry Johnston

Really?!? 15. ( Including tip) For a warm beer. Didn't even want to order food , was too put off.

Barbara Bain

Very warm and welcoming! The staff were friendly and recommended delicious food such as the Shepard's Pie. Would give 6 stars if I could.

Jody Ross

My husband and I are both vegetarians and they had a wonderful selection of foods for us. Great entertainment too. Guitar and a fiddle. Amazing.

Ji Sharp

Amazing time. Love Ang, my band Road Waves always has a blast there

Davis Reid

Great food, atmosphere and drinks. The inside of the pub looks great. The staff is friendly and works hard to accommodate the customers. The food is filling and delicious. Last but not least the Guinness they serve you made me feel like Arthur Guinness himself had come over and slapped me on the backside of trousers. I would definitely recommend going here

Alicia B

Lots of great food options and really accommodating to food allergies and concerns. Great staff. Also super cool decor and atmosphere.

clara batista

Great food and great customer service! We ordered fish and chips, and the chicken fingers and fries, everything was good and a good amount too. The wind was amazing today, it was very cool to dine in on the patio. Our server was very nice, I would definitely come back

Lindsay Jillson

Love this patio! The staff is very super friendly despite their jobs likely being far more difficult these days. They are always happy to recommend a drink or a meal, and have seem to have great memories for repeat clients (or maybe that's a sign I like this patio a bit too much).

Steven Chen

Unfortunately, the quality of the dishes have vastly declined in the past year. the chowder went from made on site to using campbell's canned chowder and adding some salmon to it. The steak pie became stale and the gravy tastes fake. The shrimp pasta dish basically tastes like buttered noodles. I remember when this place had great quality dishes all around that were unique and hearty. Sad that Paddy's has sacrificed on quality of ingredients for the sake of profit. Would've recommended a year ago. Not anymore.

Richard K

Good food, atmosphere, and open till 9pm on Sunday. On site parking.

C Marlow

Service was excellent, food was good. For a chain restaurant food was well prepared and tasted fresh. Not sure if it is because of the pandemic but age has really taken it's toll on this place. Washrooms in dire need of facelift. They border on nasty. The patio could use a powerwash on the floors an walls just to freshen it up and make it more inviting. Overall, a nice little place right on the water. Definitely will return.

CRYSTAL Hennessey

The food was amazing and the service was too, had the sunday roast dinner wrap, omg it was amazing, I've literally been dreaming of it ever since, i cant wait to go back and have it again, i occasionally like a Guinness as im sure you can guess the pour was top notch and it hit the spot for sure.

Diana R

Great service and delicious food. The food was very fresh and came out fairly quickly. Staff was friendly and service was good.

Sean Smith

Mediocre food that was really overpriced. I had the butter chicken which lacked pretty much any flavor and I could tell pieces of chicken were very close to being undercooked. My girlfriend had a steak ordered medium rare which came out barely rare at best. There is way better food in sarnia for better prices. Service was weak as well. Wont be back.

Aislinn-Rae Parlette

I'm a little sad that they took some of my favourite things off the menu but I get that things change. However, I've had the chicken Alfredo and the lobster mac and cheese since their new menu and I really can't get on board with it. The Alfredo sauce was very bland and almost had the same consistency as the Alfredo from Boston pizza. It tasted really processed, like from a jar or something. Obviously I'm not expecting it to taste like someone's Italian grandmother made it but I really wasn't expecting it to taste like Boston Pizza Alfredo. I was so excited about the Lobster mac and cheese but I was disappointed again. I had a bunch of shrimp pieces that tasted like they were starting to go off and maybe 2 or 3 bites of actual lobster. I wasn't expecting there to be more shrimp in a dish that was named after a lobster so that was disappointing. I also tried the pubs bacon cheese burger which at first I thought had a nice char on it but it was actually really charred so that took away from it. The service has always been great every time I've gone there and the inside is beautiful, nice atmosphere.

Mercedes Johnson

Third time here and I feel guilty not writing a review. This is a great Irish style pub with all the traditional home type Irish pub food you'd expect. The staff here seem to be a huge selling point on me returning. Being from Alberta I love my beer. These people know their beer. Over 22 on tap this evening, featuring numerous local crafts to choose from. This makes me happy. Supporting large breweries is a thing of the past when you can support real people trying to feed their families. And the added bonus. The beer taste better. I had numerous questions about their draught selection and was promptly brought over a small flight of IPA's. No charge btw. Found one that was a bit different and I was on my way. Now for supper. I've always been a huge fan of the steak much room dish. It's all in a huge Yorkshire pudding. With an added sticky toffee pudding to finish will ensure a good nights sleep. It's homey here. Great atmosphere and high energ and helpful staff. Great job all!

Sunny Kareer

Great vibe and awesome band. Service was on point all night.

Craig Bootes

First time here and I will be back. Sat on the deck overlooking the marina. Really nice setting with nice music playing. Had the fish chowder & fish tacos and was extremely surprised at how good it was. I've had both many times at other restaurants but I don't know if I've ever had better.

Kelsey Macneil

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, Food is awesome as usual. Best place to eat and drink in Sarnia.

Catherine Gallaway

Poor service and mediocre food. Husband asked what the drink specials were and after ordering, we realized she didn't tell him all the options. Much of the food is over-priced. Food took an hour to arrive. Server had advised us that the veggie burger patty had changed but when we got it, all the toppings were different than what was on the menu. The burger was mediocre. Bill was incorrect (they had put billed us for the wrong drink). Won't be back here.

Alex K

Delicious food and excellent service. Good prices. I recommend bacon wrapped chicken (see pic).

Suzanne Irvine

Food was wonderful staff was great. The problem is they charged 41.00 for a bottle of wine that costs 12.99 in wine store. We ordered 2 and the cost on the bill was 82.00 . More than the food. This still urks me

Ruth Howlett

My daughter Wendy took me to dinner at Paddy Flaherty's. It has been so long since I went out to dinner. What a joy to be out for dinner and eat with family and friends!!

Keira Cuthbert

The audacity of these people to bring this to my table. Lol

Chris Gove

Super friendly staff in a very well kept Irish Pub. Had the Butter Chicken fries and Spinach Artichoke dip with nachos. Can't finish but can't stop eating! So good!

Christopher Singh

Great food, great atmosphere! The Guiness steak and mushroom pot pie was delicious and the sauce and beef were well integrated and the button mushrooms were crisp and not overcooked. The fish and chips were also top notch and are definite must try!

Larry Douglass

We went in late afternoon for supper which was great. There was a special 2 for $19.99, Shepherds Pie with soup include. The soup was Cabbage Roll Soup and was delicious and then came out the main which was also great and super hot. The desserts we chose were Brownies and Ice Cream for my wife and Sticky Toffee Pudding with a great sauce and ice cream. Needless to say, everything was fantastic and our server was a very friendly and helpful young lady. We couldn't ask for better food or service and left for home happy and full as a tick. High recommendations for food and service at Paddy's.

Chuck Karaus

Food is excellent atmosphere is great.

Jonathan Kranz

We had a great time here celebrating my Dad's birthday. Service was good, food was great. The staff were also really kind to my toddler playing with her etc briefly when she was stretching her legs walking around with me.

Bruce West

The waitress was pleasant, very knowledgeable, courteous. Her service was very good, and quite fast, even though they were busy. The food was tasty, well presented and hot. My only complaint was there was no curtain or blind on the window, and it was quite warm and blinding in the sun. I have been here numerous times, all my meals have been good.

Julien Tuffelli

Lovely pub! Staff are friendly and smiling! Food was good

Steph S

We had a group of about 10 and were able to order, receive our food, and eat within an hour, but the restaurant was not the busiest. We had a few people order vegetarian dishes and they had a good selection and thoroughly enjoyed their dishes. I ordered the chicken and waffles with honey. The chicken tenders were a good size, very moist, and a tiny bit of spice. The waffles I found a bit too sweet and crumbly, especially with the honey, but still pretty tasty.

Peter .W

Excellent service tonight by our server Lauren.. Patio is amazing and food was delicious!

Kahlil Roper

First year ever we chose to go out. It was cold rainy and damp outside. Went to Paddy’s as we always have a wonderful meal. Veronica looked after us and serviced us well. The Blarney Chips with extras never disappoint. I had a pound of wings, but after the Blarney Chips, I was too full. ha ha my friend had the Rueben and was very pleased. Thanks for the home cooked food and the good service.

Melanie Schalk

Food was great! Service is outstanding! Sierra is amazing! Highly recommend! They also have gluten free options

Jon Moore

Always a good time here. Ridiculous amount of beers on tap.

Bren D

Fantastic staff who were accommodating and very friendly, but unfortunately that was really the only positive aspect. The portions were pretty small and the food was alright, but sadly nothing special. My 'sauced' order barely had any sauce and my food was bare in many places. I was surprised when the bill came to see how much we had paid. Great location, however!

John Boroniec

Good Irish pub. Attentive waitress. Typical Irish pub menu. Many Gluten free and vegan options available.

Tracy Jones

Great food and a good selection of drinks. My waiter even took the time to make up a cocktail that wasn't on the menu when I wasn't sure what to pick. This place is usually pretty busy, especially if seated on the patio. They have a great lineup of live entertainment throughout the summer.

Mike Evans

This was the first time that we had dinner at this pub. The atmosphere was nice and the food was great! We will definitely eat here again!

Tim G

We ordered fish and chips from them. The cod was all soggy and chips burnt. The coleslaw was alright though..

Christopher Delmonte

Third time here and I feel guilty not writing a review. This is a great Irish style pub with all the traditional home type Irish pub food you'd expect. The staff here seem to be a huge selling point on me returning. Being from Alberta I love my beer. These people know their beer. Over 22 on tap this evening, featuring numerous local crafts to choose from. This makes me happy. Supporting large breweries is a thing of the past when you can support real people trying to feed their families. And the added bonus. The beer taste better. I had numerous questions about their draught selection and was promptly brought over a small flight of IPA's. No charge btw. Found one that was a bit different and I was on my way. Now for supper. I've always been a huge fan of the steak much room dish. It's all in a huge Yorkshire pudding. With an added sticky toffee pudding to finish will ensure a good nights sleep. It's homey here. Great atmosphere and high energ and helpful staff. Great job all!

Shanon Seals

The food was decent and the service was great. I had the fish and chips and the single filet was more than enough. They have a few beers to choose from. They have a patio overlooking the water and there are also some areas inside with a view of the water.

Nadya Kachurina

Great food and drinks. Very friendly staff. If you come to visit and you are a fan of beer, you have to try Barking Squirrel! They also have live music. The patio is magical at night with all the lights and waterfront view. Definitely a place to visit.

Myles Giberson

Dec 4 2021 London visitors. Excellent service . My steak & mushroom bowl and my wife’s Cobb salad were very good. We’ll be back!

J. D. A.

Great place for drinks and live music! What a wonderful place. Never had a problem here. There is a beautiful bar in the middle of the spot. Wonderful outset seating on a summer night looking into the harbour. The food here is delicious and I always suggest the wings or appetizers. They have a great beer selection and it's a staple for people like me that come off the ships for a drink. I'll be there this weekend again!

Dave McShane

New menu, and an outdoor seating area for dogs that bring people. Always love the shepherds pie, especially their mini Yorkies. And apparently the building was built in, then torn down from.Dublin Ireland, and shipped and rebuilt here. It's an excellent pub.

James Scalf

Good food and very friendly staff. I found the prices a bit high for the serving sizes but the food was good, the staff professional and friendly. I would still recommend it.

Vanessa Spry

Great food, great service, great price! We were served by Vanessa and she was super nice! We ordered the lamb shank, chicken pie, fisherman's chowder, and the crowd pleaser - all of which were delicious.

chuck proffitt

I would highly recommend this place. The waitress we had was very helpful and did not seem bothered when asked for suggestions. She made us feel that we were her only customers. The food was very good. Our night was very enjoyable ????

MsKimberleyKim

Excellent as always. Our server Lapine (spelling?) was awesome. Slainte!

Brian Salomons

What a great restaurant. The atmosphere is like none other and the food was delicious. It took a little bit of time for our order, but definitely worth the wait. Nice to see a staff that worked so well as a team. It seemed like we had 4 or 5 people who were always ready and willing to help or grab something we needed.

G M

Ordered steak and fries with sauteed mushroom. Steak arrived without mushroom and informed me after hand. The steak is dry af and i ordered medium, steak is unseasoned tasted like it was boiled. Service is very slow. Damnnn this place is bad. Save yourself, get McDonalds instead.