O'Brien's Irish Restaurant & Pub

3.9 ( 251 reviews )
$10–20
375 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901, United States
+1 207-873-0111
O'Brien's Irish Restaurant & Pub, nestled in Waterville, Maine, offers a delightful experience that has captured the hearts of both locals and travelers. Customers consistently rave about the quality and variety of the menu. Christine Shaw particularly enjoyed the crispy chicken wings and fresh salads, appreciating the emphasis on seasonal vegetables in each dish. Meanwhile, Nicole Breton highlighted her fantastic breakfast experience, noting the attentive service and perfect poached eggs—an excellent choice for the morning crowd. The restaurant’s cozy ambiance, crafted with reclaimed wood from old sailing ships, adds a unique charm that enhances the dining experience. Customers like Amy Meyer praised the artistic presentation and creativity behind the menu offerings, expressing surprise at the caliber of food available within a hotel setting. From burgers to hearty entrees like the beef and Guinness stew, every meal served is a testament to meticulous preparation. Additionally, the friendly staff, exemplified by Diana's enthusiastic service, leaves a lasting impression, ensuring return visits. With its inviting atmosphere and consistently excellent dining options, O'Brien's has proven to be a hidden gem for those seeking authentic Irish fare and warm hospitality in Central Maine. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in a meal here; it’s a culinary experience you won’t soon forget.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For O'Brien's Irish Restaurant & Pub

Christine Shaw
May 15,2025
We ate here four times on our trip. First it was out of convenience being right in the hotel, but the second night because the food was really great. First night we had appetizers and salad. The salad had loads of fresh veggies including snap peas and yellow tomatoes. Quesadillas were packed with peppers, onions, and grilled chicken. And chicken wings were crispy and served with chunky blue cheese and carrots and celery. Next night we had burgers and a chicken steak that was also excellently prepared with very fresh veggies and crispy fries. I travel a bit and wanted to take a moment to recognize a small town hotel restaurant doing a great job for a very reasonable price.
Nicole Breton
May 4,2025
Had a wonderful breakfast here and Robin was amazing! The service was fantastic and the food came out perfect! Even my husbands poached eggs. Thank you for a great breakfast and we hope to be back!
Amy Meyer
May 1,2025
What a hidden treasure! Attached to the Best Western, you'd have no idea how quaint the atmosphere or how incredible the food! The restaurant offers tables and booths with warm lighting and cozy decor. Great, timely service. And what a menu! The choices are varied, creative and affordable. Every single item we ordered over 2 days with four people was out of this world! Professionally prepared and plated! We had all the choices of Waterville available and found ourselves choosing to return. Just wow...
Mason Tozier
Apr 11,2025
Came hear tired and hungry late at night and diana at o'briens tavern had great service was fun to laugh with and overall the best waiter ive ever had every time i come to waterville i will be trying to stop by. Thank you diana
Eric Tofte
Apr 3,2025
I stayed at the Best Western in Waterville for 7 days and ate here three times and each time I had a great meal and wonderful service. The interior of this place is really neat if you like old wood. Most of the wood was reclaimed from old sailing ship, which you could see by the mortise and tenon joints that were visible throughout the restaurant. The pub/bar area is rich dark wood and is not that lit, but that is fine with me. Not a bad beer selection and they did have one IPA that was not bad. Food was great. I had their philly flatbed that was really tasty one night, then I tried their beef and Guinness that was rich and flavorful. The last night I was there was their wing night and they do make some great wings. The wing night in Thursday and it was a bit crowded that night, but the rest of the nights it had people in there, but not packed like it is on wing night. Also they provided the breakfast in the morning where you can chose from a couple of options (like coffee and juice along with two eggs, choice of meats and toast), but if you did not like those you could order off the full breakfast menu and use your coupon for 7 off the cost of the breakfast. I would recommend O'Brien's if you are ever traveling through Central Maine.
Gary Lombard
Feb 27,2025
Absolutely loved our experience at O'Brien's! The charm, the atmosphere, the food... all very good. So unassuming considering it is located in the Best Western hotel we were staying at and did not expect such a great hidden gem. The best part of our visit was the staff... so accommodating! We were a party of 14, including 6 kids. As someone that's worked in the industry, that sounds like a nightmare! But boy, did they delivery. Friendly, hard-working, attentive and professional. Can't ask for anything more! Robyn, Hope, Hugh & Paula... from my family to yours, thank you so much. When we return to the area, we'll be looking forward to visiting you again.
Jennifer Whitten
Feb 17,2025
This place was a pleasant surprise. I didn't think a hotel would have such quality food. The waitress was wonderful. She paid attention to are needs and never left our drinks empty. The food was great. Actually eat in Waterville a lot and have to say that I won't be going to Governor's again after finding this place today. Last time I went to Governor's my salad was brown and they brought me out another and it was just as bad. So, Governor's has lost my business and I'll be going to O'BRIEN'S from now on. The room is wonderfully decorated too. They have up barn wood and looks so rustic and charming.
Robert Spencer
Feb 16,2025
The best Irish fare around! Fish and Chips are fresh and crispy, the Shepherd's pie is full of lamb and root veggies and the Guinness Pie was out of this world!!

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