Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant

4 (38)

$30 and under

Irish

111 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033

OverviewReviewsDetails

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Great for live music

Wilde Rover is a classic Irish pub and restaurant. This neighborhood bar was established in 2006 on the principles of food food, cold drinks, great music and a welcoming atmosphere. Like most pubs, everything about Wilde Rover is designed to facilitate great conversation among friends, so most tables seat at least four people, and many can fit eight or more. This makes Wilde Rover an ideal place for going out for drinks or a casual dinner with friends. The menu is primarily made up of soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches, all things that can be easily eaten with a cold beer in hand. Signature items include a pub burger, lamb burger, turkey dipper sandwich and a drunken pulled pork sandwich made with beer braised pork that's hand pulled and tossed with a house Jameson Irish whiskey BBQ sauce then topped off with kale slaw.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily 11:00am-4:00pm Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-10:00pm Brunch: Sa-Su 11:00am-3:00pm
Website
http://www.wilderover.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Irish Writer’s Room The Irish Writer’s Room has the charm of old Ireland. A cozy place to party, this inviting space features a custom brick fireplace, collection of writings and pictures by Irish authors, floor-to-ceiling wainscoting and an attached outdoor patio. The Gaelic Room This 980 sq. ft room is perfect for a large reception or party. The completely private space features ten-foot high ceilings, audio and visual capabilities, and a wall of windows overlooking the sparkling water of Lake Washington during the day, or the lights of Seattle at night. http://www.wilderover.com/files/6713/5094/9946/banquet.pdf

Location
111 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
Neighborhood
Kirkland
Cross street
Lake Washington Blvd
Parking details
Parking is available on the streets surrounding the restaurant and pub, in the Marina Park Parking lot immediately behind the restaurant and at other city and privately run lots located throughout the downtown area.
Entertainment
Wilde Rover provides a weekly line-up of entertainment, including Irish Music Mondays with Geoffrey Castle, Tuesdays with 2 Buck Chuck, Quiz Nights on Wednesdays, free music Thursdays, a rotating line-up on Friday and Saturday evenings and local favorites The Herding Cats on Sundays. We also show all available GAA Football & Hurling, English Premiership Football, Rugby, and Australian Rules games on all available non-pay-per-view Direct TV channels; select games shown on our six-foot, big screen television with full sound. We also feature all Seattle Sounders and Seattle Seahawks games live.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Beer Braised Pork Belly$9.00
Brown sugar and salt cured pork belly with rhubarb gastrique and shallot-celery compote, served atop grilled pea vines
Smithwicked Clams$12.00
TA full pound of manila clams in a Smithwicks Irish Ale and lemon-thyme broth, bacon, chilies, and shallots, served with a Macrina Bakery garlic-grilled potato baguette
Mediterranean Trio$9.00
Hummus,peperonata and tyrosalata with cucumbers, olives, feta and grilled pita points
Cheese Board$16.00
Chef's selection of local and imported cheeses with rosemary crackers and accompaniments
Curried Chicken Rillettes$8.00
Slow-braised chicken, fresh herbs, spices and Indian curries mashed into a rustic spread, served with soda bread and potato baguette crostini's, accompanied by a tangy rhubarb-red onion chutney
Goat Cheese & Gravlax$12.00
Traditional cold-smoked salmon atop a crispy fried potato cake, served with a celery-granny smith apple salad dressed with chive vinaigrette and topped with fried capers

Soups

Northwest Seafood Chowder
Smoked wild salmon, wild-caught Alaskan cod, onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, herbs and cream with a slice of fresh Irish soda bread
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$8.00
Soup of the Day
A rotating seasonal selection featuring the freshest local ingredients: Cup, Bowl
- Market Price
Soup & Salad Combo$3.00
Add a small Public House, Caesar, Wedge, or Quinoa & Rocket salad to any cup or bowl of soup

Salads

Add a chicken breast, blackened or grilled for* $4, Add blackened or grilled wild-caught salmon to any salad for* $6

Public House Salad$11.00
Arcadian mixed greens tossed with cherry tomatoes, julienned carrots, cucumbers, candied pecans, herb-garlic croutons, and our house herb-champagne vinaigrette
Slivered Pear and Goat Cheese Salad$13.00
Mixed greens, slivered pears, curried cashews, celery, fennel, pear vinaigrette and fried goat cheese fritters
Quinoa and Rocket Salad$13.00
Toasted quinoa infused with roasted cherry tomatoes, red onion and fennel, bloomed golden raisins and grilled kale served atop arugula tossed with herb vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
Hearts of romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, garlic herbed croutons and fresh shredded parmesan cheese (Anchovies available upon request)
Chimichurri Steak Salad*$16.00
Grilled flat iron steak, mixed lettuces, charred corn and green onions, cherry tomatoes, dressed in Chimichurri vinaigrette and topped with crispy fried onions

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with chips (fries), crisps, kale-slaw, Public House, Caesar, or Quinoa & Rocket salad. Create your own favorite burger by adding any of the following: Apple-wood-smoked bacon or house-cured rashers for $2 each or sautéed onions, crisp onions, sautéed mushrooms or jalapenos for $1 each.

Drunken Pulled Pork$12.00
Beer braised pork hand pulled and tossed with our Jameson Irish whiskey BBQ sauce, topped with kale-slaw on a Macrina Bakery sodo roll
Lamb Burger*$15.00
House-ground lamb leg, caramelized onions, Rogue Creamery smoky blue cheese on Macrina Bakery potato bun with butter lettuce and tomato
Rover Burger*$14.00
1/2 lb. house-ground, hand-formed chuck roast, rasher-onion jam, oven-roasted tomatoes, leafy greens and mustard-aioli on Macrina Bakery potato bun
Mumbai Chaat$11.00
Indian spiced potato-chickpea patty, cucumber-coriander yogurt, butter lettuce and tomato chutney served on Macrina Bakery cider-wheat bread
Turkey Dipper$12.00
House brined and roasted breast of turkey topped with roasted red onion, shaved fennel bulb, and melted provolone cheese, served on a Macrina Bakery potato baguette with herbed turkey-broth
Classic Reuben$14.00
Thinly sliced corned beef brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on Macrina Bakery caraway-rye
Chimichurri Steak*$16.00
Grilled flat iron served open-faced on a garlic aioli brushed Macrina Bakery potato baguette, topped with charred corn and red pepper salsa
Grilled Salmon*$15.00
Wild Alaskan Sockeye fillet, watercress, lemon aioli, tomato and balsamic drizzle on a Macrina Bakery potato bun
Wilde Burger*$15.00
1/2 lb. house-ground, hand-formed chuck roast with house-made rashers, Jameson BBQ sauce, Dubliner sharp cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and lettuce and tomato on Macrina Bakery potato bun
Blackened Chicken$12.00
Chicken breast with Rogue Creamery Smokey bleu cheese, and LTO on Macrina Bakery sodo roll

House Favourites

New York Strip Steak*$25.00
Grilled center cut NY strip steak topped with charred corn and red pepper relish and served with smoked rainbow fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Pan-roasted Chicken$18.00
Frenched chicken breast atop charred eggplant puree, lemon-oregano jus and seasonal vegetables
Salmon and Blackberry$22.00
Grilled Wild sockeye salmon with a thyme-blackberry butter sauce, served with toasted quinoa and grilled pea vines
Herb and Cheese Potato Dumplings$17.00
Dubliner cheddar and herb potato dumplings sautéed with cherry tomatoes and mint-basil pesto then topped with roasted pistachio gravel
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops$25.00
Five diver-packed sea scallops seared in bacon fat atop fresh minted mushy English peas then garnished with prickly pear vinaigrette and crispy rashers
Surf & Turf GF$38.00
Grilled center-cut NY strip steak atop a peppercorn veal reduction, three diver packed sea scallops atop fresh minted mushy English peas, and prickly pear vinaigrette served with smoked rainbow fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Irish Favourites

Add a Public House, Caesar, or Quinoa & Rocket salad for $3

Bangers & Mash$13.00
Traditional Irish sausages served with mashed potatoes, bacon braised cabbage and onion gravy
Guinness Lamb Stew$13.00
Slow-cooked leg of lamb, carrots, celery, sweet onions, new potatoes in a rich Guinness rosemary gravy, served with fresh Irish soda bread
Ménage à Swine Mac & Cheese$16.00
Beer braised pulled pork, Applewood-smoked bacon and house cured rashers with a rich three cheese sauce mixed with macaroni pasta and topped with buttery herbed bread crumbs
Basket of Cod & Chips$15.00
Lightly breaded and crispy fried wild-caught Alaskan cod served with chips, kale-slaw and our house-made tartar sauce
Basket of Halibut and Chips$18.00
Lightly breaded and crispy-fried wild-caught Alaskan halibut served with chips, kale-slaw and our house-made tartar sauce
Cottage Pie$14.00
Slow-braised beef chuck roll, caramelized onions, sautéed root vegetables, English peas topped with pureed potatoes and Dubliner sharp cheddar, served with fresh Irish soda bread
Shepherd's Pie$15.00
Slow cooked lamb roast, caramelized onions, sautéed root vegetables, English peas topped with pureed potatoes and Dubliner sharp cheddar, served with fresh Irish soda bread
Mushroom and Chevre Boxty$12.00
Roasted mushrooms, red onion, fennel, and Chevre goat cheese topped with lemon crème fraiche on a bed of grilled pea vines
Corned Beef and Cabbage$15.00
Slow-roasted corned-beef brisket, bacon-braised cabbage, whipped potatoes and bourbon-stone ground mustard cream

Pub Favourites

Basket of Chips$5.00
House-made tartar and curry ketchup
Curried Chips$6.00
Chips (fries) tossed with curry sauce
Sausage Roll$8.00
Fennel sausage in a puff pastry atop a bacon-onion reduction. Baked to order; please allow extra time
Crispy Jumbo Wings$10.00
Served with bleu cheese dressing, carrots and celery Tossed in our house-made sauces, choice of - Jameson whiskey BBQ sauce, Buffalo, Cherry and Habanero BBQ
Boxty Quesadilla$9.00
Roasted chicken, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and peppers topped with chipotle cream
Loaded Boxty Crisp$8.00
Crispy fried boxty, minced Irish bacon, cheddar cheeses, sea salt and sour cream
Reuben Tots$8.00
Corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut in a rye bread crumb crust, served with thousand island dressing
Irish Poutine$8.00
Chips (fries) topped with brown gravy, fresh cheese curds, bacon and scallions

Weekday Lunch Trio

Available Monday-Friday

Half a Sandwich$7.00
Turkey Dipper, Classic Reuben, Mumbai Chaat, Crispy Fried Cod (2 pcs), BRLT-Bacon, rashers, lettuce, tomato on cider wheat
Cup o' Soup or Salad$3.00
Northwest Seafood Chowder, Soup of the Day, Public House Salad, Caesar Salad, Quinoa & Rocket Salad, Kale Slaw, Wedge Salad
Chips or Crisps$2.00
Chips (fries), Curried Chips, Crisps (chips)

Desserts

Chocolate whiskey cake$7.00
Moist boozy cake, topped with whiskey anglaise and whiskey caramel sauce
Lemon & Blueberry$7.00
Velvety lemon curd and drunken blueberries in a crisp pastry
Nutella Semifreddo$7.00
Rich smooth Nutella ice cream atop strawberry sauce, topped with peanut-butter powder
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie$7.00
Served fresh from the oven in a cast iron skillet, topped with Jameson caramel sauce and sea salt. Baked to order; please allow extra time

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant.

4.0

(38)

4.0Food
4.0Service
3.9Ambience
0.6Value

Noise • Moderate

38 Reviews

LG
LizzyG Gold
Seattle10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was absolutely fun and friendly, my friends and I we had a great time, the band was fun, we danced the night out!!!
Is this helpful?
P
Princess
Chicago46 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 6, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had to grab the attention of the waiter for nearly everything. Food was delicious. Ordered ginger ale that never came and finally waiter offered non-alcoholic ginger beer. The beer was described as strong in flavor by the waiter and indeed it was too strong for my brother but the waiter never checked back. The beer was not consumed but remained on the check. I paid the check and did not want to upset my brother so I did not say anything at the time.
Is this helpful?
SP
SteamPunkGirl
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for Halloween. The food and service was great. The Pop Offs were amazing! The only thing I would recommend is clearing some of the tables from the dance floor while the band was playing. There is not enough room for everyone to dance.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 10, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
A little upset that I made a reservation for 7 and received a high table that seated 6 next to the pool table. We had guests from our of town that we were trying to show around Kirkland and one of us had to stand the whole time and eat our meal standing. Also, I called in advance to find out if there was a cutoff time for minors. I was told by the woman in the phone that if we arrived before 8pm, the minors could stay until 10pm. Then, at 9pm, we were told by our server that the children had to leave. I explained that I was told on the phone earlier in the day that 10 was the time, the server then said, "well, she was mistaken." Great food, but not great service by the staff.
Is this helpful?
FF
FunFoodie123
Los Angeles4 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 23, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Awesome atmosphere with live music, authentic Irish fare and decor, awesome selection of whiskeys and various tasting flights, laid back vibe, servers range from personable to a tad icy at first, food can be a long wait but so worth the wait as this is not just simple pub grub, (it's top-notch flavor-bombing entrees and apps), and the seemingly unlimited menu of 80-proof not-your-average liquors along with locals and live music make this place a staple for friends and family - everyone we've treated here ALWAYS want to return time and again
Is this helpful?
d
date2nite
Seattle22 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 8, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food Pretty good. Service great. Seated immediately 6:30 on a Friday night. Halibut and chips was slightly overcooked with some areas of dark brown on the crust but overall good
Is this helpful?
FF
FiveFineIrishmen
Seattle3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were from out of town visiting Kirkland for a 60th birthday. Our food was good and servings generous... you may want to come early if you want to ensure availability of some menu offerings. We came for food and dancing... and the band that night did not disappoint! A fun local hotspot.
Is this helpful?
J
Jaff
Seattle1 review
2.0
Dined on July 5, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I realize it was the Fourth of july but they weren't terrifically busy when we were there and the service was so inconsistent. Food was ok, not remarkable for sure. Upside was the outdoor patio area.
Is this helpful?
S
Skippie22
Seattle5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband was taken here with co-workers, but we've made it a date night destination for lunch or dinner several times. We love the healthy salads and the Wilde Rover burger is gorgeous. This past weekend we enjoyed the most perfect evening weather on the patio and enjoyed the view of the waterfront. Great place, delicious food!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great bangers and mash!
Is this helpful?

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily 11:00am-4:00pm Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-10:00pm Brunch: Sa-Su 11:00am-3:00pm
Website
http://www.wilderover.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Irish Writer’s Room The Irish Writer’s Room has the charm of old Ireland. A cozy place to party, this inviting space features a custom brick fireplace, collection of writings and pictures by Irish authors, floor-to-ceiling wainscoting and an attached outdoor patio. The Gaelic Room This 980 sq. ft room is perfect for a large reception or party. The completely private space features ten-foot high ceilings, audio and visual capabilities, and a wall of windows overlooking the sparkling water of Lake Washington during the day, or the lights of Seattle at night. http://www.wilderover.com/files/6713/5094/9946/banquet.pdf

Location
111 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
Neighborhood
Kirkland
Cross street
Lake Washington Blvd
Parking details
Parking is available on the streets surrounding the restaurant and pub, in the Marina Park Parking lot immediately behind the restaurant and at other city and privately run lots located throughout the downtown area.
Entertainment
Wilde Rover provides a weekly line-up of entertainment, including Irish Music Mondays with Geoffrey Castle, Tuesdays with 2 Buck Chuck, Quiz Nights on Wednesdays, free music Thursdays, a rotating line-up on Friday and Saturday evenings and local favorites The Herding Cats on Sundays. We also show all available GAA Football & Hurling, English Premiership Football, Rugby, and Australian Rules games on all available non-pay-per-view Direct TV channels; select games shown on our six-foot, big screen television with full sound. We also feature all Seattle Sounders and Seattle Seahawks games live.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Starters

Beer Braised Pork Belly$9.00

Smithwicked Clams$12.00

Mediterranean Trio$9.00

Cheese Board$16.00

Curried Chicken Rillettes$8.00

Goat Cheese & Gravlax$12.00

Soups

Northwest Seafood Chowder

Soup of the Day

Soup & Salad Combo$3.00

Salads

Public House Salad$11.00

Slivered Pear and Goat Cheese Salad$13.00

Quinoa and Rocket Salad$13.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Chimichurri Steak Salad*$16.00

Sandwiches

Drunken Pulled Pork$12.00

Lamb Burger*$15.00

Rover Burger*$14.00

Mumbai Chaat$11.00

Turkey Dipper$12.00

Classic Reuben$14.00

Chimichurri Steak*$16.00

Grilled Salmon*$15.00

Wilde Burger*$15.00

Blackened Chicken$12.00

House Favourites

New York Strip Steak*$25.00

Pan-roasted Chicken$18.00

Salmon and Blackberry$22.00

Herb and Cheese Potato Dumplings$17.00

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops$25.00

Surf & Turf GF$38.00

Irish Favourites

Bangers & Mash$13.00

Guinness Lamb Stew$13.00

Ménage à Swine Mac & Cheese$16.00

Basket of Cod & Chips$15.00

Basket of Halibut and Chips$18.00

Cottage Pie$14.00

Shepherd's Pie$15.00

Mushroom and Chevre Boxty$12.00

Corned Beef and Cabbage$15.00

Pub Favourites

Basket of Chips$5.00

Curried Chips$6.00

Sausage Roll$8.00

Crispy Jumbo Wings$10.00

Boxty Quesadilla$9.00

Loaded Boxty Crisp$8.00

Reuben Tots$8.00

Irish Poutine$8.00

Weekday Lunch Trio

Half a Sandwich$7.00

Cup o' Soup or Salad$3.00

Chips or Crisps$2.00

Desserts

Chocolate whiskey cake$7.00

Lemon & Blueberry$7.00

Nutella Semifreddo$7.00

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie$7.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable