Donovan's Irish Pub

Stopped by for open mic night but was equally impressed by the food. Very traditional Irish fare. Fish was excellent but the chips were cold. Dublin pot roast was a lot of food. Shepherds pie is also excellent. Our server was terrific and checked on us regularly. Guinness is half price on Wednesday. Very Irish pub motif.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR CREDIT CARD!First time visiting this restaurant and everything was good until I checked my bank statement several days later. I paid with my debit card but left a 20% CASH tip. They put additional tip onto my card. I'll be driving down with copies in hand to get my extra tip that was added to accountEDIT - I got my money back.

Great neighborhood atmosphere. So so service at the bar and good bar food. Convenient to Palencia residents, it's a great place to eat a Friday night dinner. They serve food until 10pm every night. We will be back!

Service is good & Guinness on draft is always good.Now on to the negatives.The country music is a weird option for an Irish pub.Margarita was weak. Horrible, dry corned beef & weird potatoes. (Had to use hot sauce to get through it.). Terrible cabbage. The Reuben egg roll was DRIPPING with grease. Amateurish Shepherd's pie.Thumbs down

We love this place so if you are looking for negative comments move on. We discovered Donovans several years ago by accident and try to get here several times a year. Drinks are cold, the atmosphere is positive and the service is always quick snd friendly. On out most recent visit we had a reuben sandwich that was just outstanding- moist marbled bread the right amount if thousand island dressing and corned beef that melted in your mouth. It's been good in the past but this was wow! My husband had the fish and chips, a standard at every Irish bar and their's doesn't disappoint, but it was the house made pub chips that are the stars of the show. Always good! Check this place out. It's an Irish Cheers!

Saturday late lunch. We were seated right away. There were people at the bar and 2 other tables of people seated in the dining area. Appetizer: I ordered us (2 ppl) the egg roll appetizer. Hearty, fresh, and hot. I don't like sauerkraut but this was enjoyable ... I wouldn't want a full sandwich (Reuben) but I would have one of these again. It's served with the traditional Thousand Island dressing. Entree: For my lunch, I ordered the fish (haddock) & shrimp with coleslaw and cabbage. My meal was served without the cabbage, it was still cooking and that is no big deal to me. The breading on both the fish and shrimp were good. The coleslaw is more of a vinegar base but it was ok. I do wish it would have been cold - it was room temp. Unfortunately, the fish was cooked a little too long and was dry, but the seasoning of the fish was on point. When the cabbage came, it was still quite crunchy and bland except for pepper. So why 3 stars? For me, the basics go a long way. We were seated at a table that had not been wiped down. The perfect ring circles from previous glasses, small crumbs, and sticky spots. It wasn't enough to notice before being seated. Whoever cleared the plates clearly forgot. The hostess that seated us nor the waitress noticed. When we realized, no one was around so, we cleaned the table ourselves. The floor was sticky and my flip flops wanted to stick with every step going to and away from the table. The food was good but it wouldn't draw me back for another visit, it wasn't memorable or delectable enough, sadly.

It's way past the time when I should have updated my review. After my last review, we gave this place a break, but that was 5 years ago. I received a lovely private message from the owner back then and my guys sort of eased back in first, then before we knew it...we were back to going all the time. Yes, I/we have been there a lot more than the check-ins reflect for sure. As of now...Donovan's is our "go-to" place. If we can't think of what to make for dinner...we go to Donovan's. If I am out with my lady friends, the guys go to Donovan's. When we get back from a trip...we go to Donovan's instead of cooking or ordering in. When we just want some family time with a few drinks, a few rounds of cards, and a nice meal...we go to Donovan's. When my guys just want to hang out and do Father & son stuff...they end up at Donovan's. When friends want to meet us for dinner...we recommend Donovan's. Why you may be wondering? Because the beer is always cold, the food is always good and the service is always wonderful! Not to mention it's a laid back comfortable joint to hang out in/at. It means a lot when you go into a place and they recognize you. Although the staff may not know your name...they do recognize you and that recognition makes you feel special and it keeps us coming back. Depending on who our server is, we don't even have to ask for that special thing...they just know since we've been there so much. These "things" my fellow Yelpers...are all reasons to not only give this place a go, but add it to your "go-to" list. One of the things I want to commend the owners on was staying open during Covid. They struggled. We all wanted to go out still and not be cooped up. Folks complained about the limited menu or service back then, but businesses needed some customer patience during that time. We feared they'd close, but they made it and we are grateful...especially grateful since there really isn't much in this area. They are closed on Tuesday, but that's ok!Personal Note: Their menu changes now and then, but the popular items always remain. We are sad they stopped selling things like the Triple Decker and Fried Pickles, but maybe they'll make it back one day (hint-hint). Parking Note: Just so you know, there is a fair amount of parking in front and around the small strip mall it is located in. There used to be a big lot to the south side, which now has the new Palencia Pet Clinic building. When they get busy (like St Patrick's Day), you may have to park further down closer to the bank and beyond around the Publix area and walk. On a regular day, parking is never an issue, but if you plan to go on a day they have an event...it can be tricky. Now you know!

Great vibes here. We stopped in late for a bite on the way home. Donovan's hit the spot!At first glance: Typical Irish Pub (I'm showing my age here, but..) reminiscent of Bennigan's but a little more bar energy than restaurant. It was loud, but not crowded at all. On the table: Had to try the Reuben Egg Rolls (I love reubens!), Beer Battered Fish & chips, and a Bloody Mary. Everything was crispy and flavorful! Could improve: There was nothing that really stood out. The food didn't have a WoW factor, and the place could use a little updating The goods: live music. He was great! Played songs we could all song along to. decent service.

Donovan's charges a fee for using a debit card which is illegal under state law. Federal law also makes surcharge fees illegal on debit card transactions. That's even if the debit card payment is processed like a credit card transaction. Surcharges on debit card transactions are not allowed in the United States. Report any businesses charging a fee for using your debit card to the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office. Businesses charging such a fee open themselves up for a class action lawsuit.

To all,I brought my family tonight for dinner, 4 of us. I can truly say that the food was amongst the worst we have experienced in quite some time, at least ten years. We all had different dishes and the consensus was equally horrible across the board. Do not consider this restaurant, awful!