This Irish classic adjoins a huge Irish retail gift store with high-quality Irish merchandise. The food is exquisite. The chocolate cake is by far and away the best in the neighbourhood, and the service is friendly, considerate, and impeccable. The atmosphere is not stuffy. The regulars at the separate bar are gracious and connected, and the local movers and shakers. The typical steakhouse is Jake's in Riverdale. This one is where the old timers go. It is our Cheers in Riverdale.
It really depends on who you get here for service as the weekend staff are indifferent and the weekday staff are phenomenal. Inattentive and untrained as they are on the weekends, you notice a difference in the presentation. Also, refills are only if you disturb them. Instructed to add coulis to the plated cake, they failed. Notice the difference in the photos. Coulis, raspberry or chocolate, is critical to the taste and texture of mousse. It is not decoration. They need to retrain the weekend staff.
Quick turn around on a take out order. Big juicy burger with extra thick cut fries. Really hit the spot when I was super hungry. I've also dined in once at this comfy pub. Large wrap around bar and lots of table seating. Had a big Caesar salad and crab cakes. Food consistently good. Prices reasonable for amount and quality of food. I have a feeling I'll be returning as a regular.
Connaughton's is an old world steakhouse favoured by the Riverdale political machine and different from Jake's, the other local steakhouse. I favour the Bavarian chocolate cake, but they run out of it too often. Service on the weekends is spotty. The regular servers during the week are exceptional. The menu could use a refreshing. Still, its crab cakes are wonderful. They need to work on bread for the table. That should be automatic at a steakhouse. One should expect that. Otherwise, a far more friendly steakhouse than Jake's. Price point is similar. Park across the street in the mall lot.
Great tasting, delicious food. Service polite and caring. If you need anything adjusted they will. Accommodating. I go back again and again. Atmosphere truly inviting.
I discovered this gem while on a road trip; needed to stop and wait out rush hour traffic. The place has everything...it's classic old-fashioned with dark wood everywhere...dining room with booths and Tiffany-style light fixtures, a bar with two levels, and a semi-private room with a fireplace. Screens at the bar for sports viewing. Ordered the fried shrimp appetizer with tartar sauce--SO good! Delores at the bar will delight you with her authentic Irish accent and sweet spirit. Stop in!!
Had a lovely meal at the Riverdale Steakhouse The place is very cosy with a friendly atmosphere, I had Guinness Fish and Chips. The waitress Clare was very efficient and friendly. I had a lovely dessert and an Irish coffee. I look forward to visiting again.
Really good, I had the stuffed sole (with crab).
My 1st Irish cider, give me more !
Enjoyable Irish music and great service, thanks Terrence.
Best meal I’ve had since visiting the NYC area.
Highly recommended.
WELL, we liked it so much the first time, we returned the next day!
This time French onion soup and shepherds pie, both good.
We enjoyed talking to Dolores and Lily, very friendly.....again, this is a good place to eat and visit.
The Connaughton’s Riverdale Steakhouse is a wonderful restaurant that’s located in the Bronx, New York and is well known for its offering of delicious fish and steak meals.
In February of 2022, I brought Kat & myself for dinner at the Connaughton’s Riverdale Steakhouse to celebrate our Happy Valentine’s.
We were graciously greeted and superbly treated by the restaurant’s staff, particularly by our waitress, Tricia J.
Tricia treated us with tremendous respect and kindness, did a great job on taking our orders and made sure that we felt right at home when dining at the restaurant.
Both my wife and I found our meal to be very tasty and delicious and we were both quite impressed by how quickly our entrees was brought to our table!!!
We both enjoyed our dining experience at the Connaughton’s Riverdale Steakhouse and highly recommend for everyone to visit and dine at this great restaurant!!!
This is an old school Irish bar/restaurant/steakhouse. I like old school. But hey I'm 60!
Had the salmon special which was very good! Also came with a salad and had two tap beers with the meal. Had some local cops there too having a couple of cold ones. Can't go wrong with old school Irish places!
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