Irish Rover

So, since closing the restaurant and having a new baby not only have I lost track of time, but days, too. Tonight the Melillo family celebrated what would have been Papa's (Melillo patriarch who passed in 1998) 79th birthday. We started by having a mass said at St. Joe's (where Michele will be serving brunch on Sundays from 8-2) and finished with dinner at Irish Rover. I forgot, for a minute, that it was Saturday night, but we got there early, so seating some 16 of us wasn't a problem. Service was prompt and food was wonderful, as always.

I had the grilled chicken sandwich, which was just that....no special sauce....no special cheese....just a plain ole' grilled chicken sandwich. It was perfect. I want to say I'm not a picky eater, but really I am. I was glad the dijon mayo was served on the side. My cousin, a 17 year old Trinity football player FINISHED the cottage pie. If any of you are aware, that dish is like the ones you'd find at Melillo's....wwwaaaayyyy too much for one person...unless you're a growing boy, I guess.

Four or five people ordered the fish and chips (my usual favorite) and they all were happy. Kaileigh (my two year old) wanted grilled cheese, and I was suprised when I got the bill that the kids meal was under $3. How affordable. Jeff had the beef stew, which he loved, and our bill was under $30 (two kids meals, my sandwich, jeff's soup and a beer) Another reason this place was packed... you can feed a family of four for under $10 per person, and it's great food!

Sioban was gracious, service was prompt, food was great, bill was affordable and everyone was happy. If you've never been to the Rover, I strongly recommend that you go, and if you're a frequent customer, please dine out at the locals as often as you financially are able.

So, since closing the restaurant and having a new baby not only have I lost track of time, but days, too. Tonight the Melillo family celebrated what would have been Papa's (Melillo patriarch who passed in 1998) 79th birthday. We started by having a mass said at St. Joe's (where Michele will be serving brunch on Sundays from 8-2) and finished with dinner at Irish Rover. I forgot, for a minute, that it was Saturday night, but we got there early, so seating some 16 of us wasn't a problem. Service was prompt and food was wonderful, as always.

I had the grilled chicken sandwich, which was just that....no special sauce....no special cheese....just a plain ole' grilled chicken sandwich. It was perfect. I want to say I'm not a picky eater, but really I am. I was glad the dijon mayo was served on the side. My cousin, a 17 year old Trinity football player FINISHED the cottage pie. If any of you are aware, that dish is like the ones you'd find at Melillo's....wwwaaaayyyy too much for one person...unless you're a growing boy, I guess.

Four or five people ordered the fish and chips (my usual favorite) and they all were happy. Kaileigh (my two year old) wanted grilled cheese, and I was suprised when I got the bill that the kids meal was under $3. How affordable. Jeff had the beef stew, which he loved, and our bill was under $30 (two kids meals, my sandwich, jeff's soup and a beer) Another reason this place was packed... you can feed a family of four for under $10 per person, and it's great food!

Sioban was gracious, service was prompt, food was great, bill was affordable and everyone was happy. If you've never been to the Rover, I strongly recommend that you go, and if you're a frequent customer, please dine out at the locals as often as you financially are able.

...and don't forget a pint of Guinness.

Ashley...Just wanted to say I worked with your grandfather many years in the business and his name still pops up on occassion and we always have a good laugh. He is surely missed to this day. It's awesome that you all have a family dinner on his birthday. Wishing you and your family, especially Barb good luck in any future endeavors.

Congratulations on the baby, Ashley.

Love going to the Irish Rover. My treat, to myself, is to go to IR on my birthday (in February) by myself and dine with a good book by the fireplace. I've always had fantastic service and the food never disappoints. They also have Hendrick's gin and know to serve it with a cucumber instead of a lime. And I like looking at all the handsome redheads. It's my little slice of heaven.

We love the Irish Rover Too in LaGrange. We were there last night having our Fish & Chips and Sausage Roll fix.

Cordon Bleu Fritters. I could eat them by the bucket.

Big love for the Rover.

Put me on the list as well. Them fritters just made it to the top of my list, btw. It's kinda funny, everytime I walk through them doors, I get in the mood for cabbage rolls.

Hail to the motherland!

Add me to the fritter bandwagon. I always slather mine in Colman's mustard. Love that stuff!

Ham, chicken and swiss cheese in a lightly breaded piece of heaven. Served with Colman's mustard.

My stomach aches to think about it.

I went there this week in my search for the best cheeseburger, which was fantastic. I LOVE the traditional Irish breakfast once or twice a month. I'm not a beer person at all, but while working in Evansville IN in 9/2008 and 10/2008 as a result of the 9/14 storm I found myself staying in the casino Hotel at night for three weeks while working storm claims during the day. I was pleasantly surprised to find a small but good variety of restaurants one of which was the Ri Ra Irish Pub. It is there that I had my first Guinness beer and I've been drinking it at the Irish Rover once or twice a week from that time on.

Bubble and squeak! It wouldn't be a trip to the Rover without some bubble and squeak. Mmmm.

It's my little slice of heaven.

Awesome, Carla! I happen to know at least one of those handsome little redheads - with the big puffy afro? He's a sweetie pie.

And let's not leave out the scotch eggs or boat of garlic mushrooms with Marie Rose. Everything garnished with diced tomatoes and accompanied with Coleman's. It's no mystery, I love the Rover.