Ed’s Tavern LKN

The Galway Hooker may be gone but the large patio remains. TVs, drinks, pub food - it's here. On a Friday evening the patio was a good spot for several families while inside people were watching football and baseball while enjoying their beverages.Typical sports bar food with burgers, wings, sandwiches, and some entrees.The Pimp burger was solid though the pimento cheese, bacon, and onion ring was a not quite to my liking.I may need to check out the inside during a game but if you're looking for a patio where you can enjoy a meal or a beverage stop by Ed's.

Stopped by on our way to South Carolina since we used to enjoy the Galway Hooker. Ed's is definitely a step down from the friendly Irish pub that used to be here. The outdoor patio is very nice if you would like to enjoy a beverage, but the food is sub par. Our burgers were cooked well done, even thought ordered medium-rare. Looked like they were pre-cooked and just re-heated. Fries and tater tots were also below average. Still a nice place to enjoy a drink and maybe some bar apps outside, but otherwise, there are much better burgers available nearby.

Date Night Go To!! We loved this place the food was awesome. Fried pickles were crispy and came with homemade ranch. Chicken tenders seemed homemade, hand breaded, and seasoned perfectly. Sweet potato fries had good crunch. We started out inside but the music was too loud so we asked to be moved outside. We know its a bar but it seems more of a social place to meet friends and family. I believe the volume of the music for sure could have been less. It has a nice outdoor seating area so if it is warm enough sitting outside is the way to go.

This is the old Galway Hooker location, and they opened in probably early December. Still feels with Galway Hooker minus the Irish Fishing Boat suspended from the ceiling. Over the years, we went to Galway Hooker many times including reserving the upstairs room for my wife's 50th Birthday but in the end, it was getting a little dated.The original Ed's Tavern is in Dilworth (Charlotte neighborhood) and it is still there. Consistently get great reviews although I will admit, I have not had a chance to try it.Suggested this place for lunch on Friday but my wife wanted to go to Midtown Sundries in Denver instead but suggested we go on Saturday.We got there around 11:30am and it is very much like the old Galway Hooker.It was a cold (27F) day and we were seated at a high top by the fireplace. As I remember, Galway was not very pleasant in the winter because of so much glass and the place was always cold Still the same. Very cold and even the servers were wearing coats.Pretty good menu with an extensive list of appetizers and burgers. My wife asked about a Chocolate Martini, and they did not have the ingredients for it but someone in the bar suggested a work around of Vanilla Vodka with Bailey's. My wife tried it and loved it and even asked for a second glass which for her is unusual.For her lunch, she ordered the Philly Cheesesteak Rolls (think of a Spring Roll cut diagonally) and Mac and Cheese. Again, she loved it.Being such a cold day, I asked how spicy the Chili was. Our server did not know and said since she had had very few comments on the Chili, she assumed it was probably not very spicy. She did add that they could always "kick it up a notch" and add Jalapeños to it. I ordered that along with a Grilled Cheese Sandwich which was offered as an accompanist on the menu.The Chili with the added Jalapenos was a hit and very good. A lot of room for improvement on the Grilled Cheese Sandwich.In general, the food was good, ambience needed work and the most.outstanding thing about the restaurant is the service. Staff bent over backwards to meet our needs. If they did not have something, they found creative work arounds like my wife's drink and adding Jalapeños to the Chili.This attention to the customers' needs goes a long way.

3.5 stars, rounding up. I tried Ed's Tavern one afternoon for lunch with some friends. The interior is much brighter than Galway Hooker, but it has also lost some of its charm. The owners did keep the fireplace, as well as the stained glass on the doors heading out to the patio, however. It was kind of dead inside, with just a few other tables filled. I'm not much of a bar food person, but I was impressed with the food from Ed's. (I've never been to their Charlotte location.) They offer their full menu, plus two daily $10 specials for lunch. We started with an order of onion rings for the table, which were crispy and very good. I had the ham and cheese lunch special (with my choice of pimento cheese) and a cup of their daily soup, the tomato bisque. Chili is also an option, if you prefer. The ham and cheese sandwich was nicely grilled and buttery. Their pimento cheese was especially good. It was primarily cream cheese-based--rather than mayonnaise--and was nicely warmed. The ham was also not the usual deli ham. It was sliced from a ham, so the pieces were thicker but yet very tender. The soup was rich, creamy, and delicious. One friend also got the ham and cheese special, and another got the Nashville hot chicken breast sandwich with a side of cucumbers. Another got the other daily special, the Peruvian chicken (tender) bake. Everyone enjoyed their food. Our server was attentive, but it did take longer than expected to get our meals, so the kitchen might have been understaffed. That was a little surprising, given how few tables were filled.Regardless, we enjoyed our lunch, and I'll likely return. Lunch is an especially good deal, especially if you get one of their specials.

We are really excited to have an Ed's Tavern in our neck of the woods. I always love their wings and today we stopped in to their new location in Huntersville. The food was awesome, we just ordered an appetizer sampler which had all the hits: wings, boneless wings, cheese sticks, and two types of eggrolls. All of the choices were delicious. I also ordered a beer and they had 20 different choices on tap, so pretty good selection. We were there on Saturday afternoon and they had tons of TVs and sports on as well. This might be a good place to go and watch football or basketball this winter. The service was good, there were only two waitresses and one bartender that we could see for the whole restaurant, so they seemed a bit understaffed. They have only been opened for a week, so I am sure they are gauging their occupancy to see how they need to staff. The inside was nice and had an Ed's vibe. Although the brick wall is fake, it's a nice touch. The outside patio looks pretty awesome and we can't wait to go back when the weather is a bit nicer. I would recommend this place is you are looking for a sports bar vibe by the lake.

First time here and loved it! From the appetizer, to the drinks, to the entree. All was very, very well done. The bourbon list is good and will grow with time. I had the server surprise me with an IPA and she didn't disappoint. Alecia was stellar and very attentive to our needs. I'm looking forward to our next visit!

Loud. Small. Ridiculous French dip sandwich. My sandwich was half a sandwich. On the right was a little bit for meat, 80% bread. I easily moved the little bit of steak over to the left and BOOM, half a sandwich at the full price of one. Yes, I'm grabbing something to eat on the way home because I'm hungry af. One and done with this joint.

Ed's tavern is great! Hole in the wall in Cornelius. Basically it's really good bar food! The fried pickles were okay but the fresh homemade blue cheese and ranch dominated. The wings were amazing. Loved the garlic parm considering they put fresh shaved Parmesan on it. My wife got the lemon pepper wrap which was full of flavor. Overall great and for a quick bite with good drinks!

I have been here a couple of times and it's just been okay which is why I've never written a review. However, I went there last week, and there seems to have been an improvement. Our table got nachos, a burger and a veggie wrap. All really good. I will go again.