The Irish Inn at Glen Echo

4.6

1839 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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The Irish Inn at Glen Echo has plenty of history...from a family home in the 30's to a biker bar in 80's. Re-Opened in 2003 as The Irish Inn at Glen Echo we offer a unique selection of food, beer and atmosphere in a quaint setting. The upscale casual menu offers fresh selection of Seafood and Hearty Meats centered around a core of authentic Irish cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for traditional Irish fare such as Lamb Stew, Shepherd Pie, Corned Beef & Cabbage or Bangers and Mash. Certified Angus Cuts, a variety of Fresh Seafood Selections and an interesting blend of "hand held" options The Inn has it all. We combine a traditional Irish Pub with a white table cloth dinning experience including six private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 229-6600

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Irish, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:15 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(301) 229-6600
Website
http://www.irishinnglenecho.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Off site catering and variety to-go or delivery catering options to suit your needs for any occasion.
Private party facilities
Six private dining rooms for parties of 6-100 people. The Irish Inn offers sit down, cocktail and buffet events for groups of all sizes...perfect for Weddings, Birthdays, Office Functions, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Funeral Receptions, Anniversaries, Rehearsal Dinners.

Location
6119 Tulane Ave, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Neighborhood
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
Cross street
MacArthur Blvd
Parking details
The Irish Inn offers a large private parking lot just off Mcaurthur Blvd on Tulane Ave.
Public transit
A short 5 minute walk from the Glen Echo bus stop.
Entertainment
As a direct result of extenuating circumstances due to Covid-19, we are providing live Traditional Irish Music on Tuesdays, Some Fridays & Saturdays. For further information, please call (301) 229-6600.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00
Potato Leek Soup
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio$15.00
Celeriac Carrot Slaw, Old Fashioned Dill Sauce with House-made Brown Bread
House Made Hummus$9.00
Chickpeas, Olive Oil, Lemon, Tahini - Fried Pita Bread
Buttermilk Fried Calamari$12.00
Cherry Pepper Dipping Sauce
PEI Mussels$15.00
1 Lb with White Wine Marinara Sauce and Parsley served with Garlic Bread
Deviled Eggs$9.00
Topped with Smoked Salmon
Mediterranean Platter
Hummus, Olive Oil, Braised Peppers, Eggplant Fritter With Tomato Jam, Walnut Pesto, Pita Chips, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Olives, Pickles, Fried Pita Bread
- Sm$14.00
- Lg$20.00
Chicken Wings$12.00
Choice of BBQ, Buffalo or Old Bay
Flat Bread$12.00
Chicken, Butternut Squash, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Tomato Compote, Parmesan

Appetizer Salads

Irish Greens Salad$10.00
Baby Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Watermelon, Radish, Country Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing
Apple Walnut Salad$10.00
Walnuts, Apples, Mixed Greens, Sweet Potatoes, Cinnamon Garlic Maple Dressing
Winter Pear & Pomegranete Salad$12.00
Arcadian Harvest mix, Pears, Walnuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Goat's Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette

Traditional Irish Fare

Shepherd's Pie$18.00
Minced Beef, Jameson, Root Vegetables topped with Mashed Potatoes with an Irish Green Salad
Fish and Chips$20.00
Guinness-Battered Wild Alaskan Cod Fillet, French Fries, Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce
Corned Beef and Cabbage$23.00
Red Bliss Smashed Potatoes, Braised Cabbage, Carrots, Irish Mustard Sauce
Banger Plate$20.00
Pork Sausages, Mashed Potatoes, Cabbage, Irish Mustard Sauce

Entree Selections

Crab Cake Entree$32.00
Two Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day, Tartar Sauce
Roasted Salmon*$26.00
Sauté Spinach, Butternut Squash, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Cinnamon Beurre Blanc Sauce
Seafood Skewer$24.00
Scallops, Shrimp, Salmon, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Saffron Rice, Vegetable of the Day
Shrimp Alfredo$24.00
Angel Hair Pasta, Shrimp, Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Bacon, Creamy Alfredo Sauce served with Garlic Bread
Baked Cod Fillet$22.00
Pan Seared Wild Alaskan Cod Wrapped in Prosciutto, Choice of Salad
Guiness Lamb Stew$32.00
Lamb, Roasted Root Vegetables, and Mashed potatoes with a Guinness and Natural Flavor Sauce
New York Strip Steak*$28.00
9 oz "Angus Beef", Caramelized Onions in Garlic Soy Sauce, Blue Cheese Butter and Served with Vegetable of the Day, Fries
Chicken Pot Pie$22.00
Freshly baked pastry topping Chicken, Carrots, and Peas and choice of French Fries or Salad
Vegetarian Platter$22.00
Brown Rice, Stir Fried Seasonal Vegetables with a Coconut Curry Sauce

Sandwich Selections

All sandwiches served with choice of Salad or French Fries

Fish Tacos$18.00
Blackened Tilapia, Pepper Slaw, Pico, Guacamole, Romaine Lettuce, Mixed Cheeses, Sour Cream, Soft Corn Tortillas
Reuben$18.00
Corned Beef Brisket, Swiss Cheese, Coleslaw, and 1000 Island Dressing on Toasted Rye
Irish Cheeseburger*$18.00
8oz Angus Beef, Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Dubliner Cheddar
Turkey Burger$20.00
Black Olive Tapenade, Feta Cheese
Crab Cake Sandwich$18.00
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Kildare Melt$18.00
Toasted Multi-Grain Bread, Irish Ham, Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions

What 1,839 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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DeanP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner location with great service and great food.
MS
MaryS
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great evening!
BK
BruceK
Baltimore
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the dining room. It is very warm and classically elegant. Love the Irish pics throughout.
s
swimmom
Washington DC
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun dinner with girlfriends. Tasty seafood stew, Sheppard’s pie and pot pie in an authentic Irish pub / restaurant.
DE
DebE
Washington DC
141 reviews
vip
4.0
141 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Tablecloth was dirty on side. Staff offered to give us a different table or change seats. Food was very good. (crab cake and salmon). Attentive service..
KD
KensingtonDiner
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
It had been a few years since we'd been to the Irish Inn and decided to go back for a special occasion (my husband's birthday, as noted on our reservation). When we arrived, the host asked that we be seated upstairs. I had never been upstairs, so agreed. (in hindsight, I'm not sure why we were directed there, as a party of 4, as the downstairs dining room did not look overly busy). Unfortunately, it was somewhat desolate up there, with only one other table occupied, and it sort of took the wind out of our celebratory sails. Half of our group loved their food (rack of lamb and banger plate) while the other half were underwhelmed (beef stroganoff somewhat bland) and caesar salad with flat iron steak that was overcooked). Was really looking forward to the bread pudding for dessert, but it was somewhat stodgy and not moist as it should be. And I guess they don't pay attention to the notes that go with the reservation, as no mention was made of my husband's birthday (although to be fair, I could have reminded them, and I didn't). We probably would have been better off in the pub section of the restaurant, as we could hear lively piano playing on our way out with a nice crowd. Maybe next time...
KW
KarenW
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful toast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding. The waiter was very attentive, interesting, service perfect. Wonderful experience all around
A
Anonemouse
Washington DC
96 reviews
vip
1.0
96 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
Very disappointed in Irish Inn at Glen Echo. Food was poor, service erratic, ambience horrible. We were seated at first in the pub, sharing the space with a large group of families with young children running around and yelling. Then we were seated on the freezing porch with barely adequate heaters and largely ignored by servers. The food did not make up for the other negatives of the experience. Not planning to return nor would I recommend it to anyone.
MM
MarylandMike
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The variety, consistency and quality of the dining experience at the Irish Inn is uniformly excellent! Add to that the friendly staff and the reasonable prices and one has a wonderful experience.
S
Scoop
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Convenient location. Nicer when we can sit outside.
S
Sally
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
A friendly warm environment with servers who are attentive; food was delicious - seafood stew, rockfish, salads and bread pudding. Would highly recommend and will come again.
t
tika
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
The fish tacos were a disappointment; my husband recalled thin tacos with good fish and less other stuff; these were different and not as good.
MD
MarylandDiner
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went to the Irish Inn for New Year's Eve, 2022-2023. They had a special three-course dinner which was reasonably priced, had several choices, and included a glass of champagne. Best of all the food was very good and the service was excellent. We will be back.
S
Steph
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible and the chill local vibe was wonderful.
M
Mark
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A real neighborhood gem. Delicious comfort food amid a roadhouse setting, with terrific ambiance and service.
LJ
LisaJ
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was good snd service excellent
d
dojosh
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place for dinner. The Guinness Beef Stroganoff was outstanding. A very good cup of coffee as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food.
CR
CherylR
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect venue for a reunion of friends! The dining room is cozy and elegant, the food simply delicious and presented beautifully, and the staff were prompt, friendly and super efficient! What a treat!
RR
RRatcliff
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The rack of lamb and the bread pudding dessert were spot-on excellent. Service was friendly, helpful and efficient. We had not been here for a few years, but we will be back.
WC
WCASR
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lily and Christy have a wonderful restauraant - great service, great food, great ambience. Definitely 5 stars!!!
LK
LKayC
Washington DC
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very lively! Band at the bar on Wednesday night was great. Our server was tremendous.
C
Chevy
Washington DC
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
a great neighborhood place with a terrific atmosphere, good food, and friendly staff.
TG
TagG
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite Irish Bar in DC.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Loved the fish and chips, not so much the bangers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Our brunch orders were not prepared correctly; eggs were made wrong on each plate and the corned beef hash was missing all the potatoes and peppers. It was only shredded corned beef on a plate.
BK
BruceK
Baltimore
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was excellent. He’s a real pro. Our favorite waiter. The food was delicious. The beef stroganoff was great as was the special of day mahi mahi. It’s great that they have many more fish selections. The ambiance is very calming in the downstairs dining room.
NV
NoVa180
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed lunch at the cozy Irish Inn at Glen Echo. Obviously some regulars there who were greeted by the waitstaff and offered their "usual"--a nice thing to see! The fish for the fish and chips was perfectly fried to be crispy outside and flaky inside. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Good range of menu options. Only obstacle was price; it's a little too pricey to make it a frequent destination for us.
NY
NYFoodieDC
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great, prompt service for our large table of 8! Thank you.
c
coccinea
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The inn is fine. The waiter was informally dressed, unusual for a real restaurant, which this is. I would certainly return.
JB
JanB
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our hostess and waiter were wonderfully accommodating for our birthday dinner with a baby. Delicious food and comfortable porch seating made a special Sunday supper
JO
JOELR
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Irish Inn always lives up to the highest standards. I know for sure that when I invite guests there, they are always satisfied with food and service.
A
Anne
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The Inn is always nice for lunch outdoors on a lovely day. My friend and I greatly enjoyed ourselves.
M
Midtownfoodie
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The very best Irish fare in a perfect setting. The owner always drops by to greet diners. Love the outdoor dining, as well.
BP
BethesdaPat
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service. Excellent diverse menu.
r
robins
Washington DC
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed our meal outside. The only issue was that my guest could only eat gluten free and all the majority of sauses had gluten. Good menu and service.
D
Diana
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great to sit outside on the patio on a beautiful Fall Day at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo. The food was well prepared and tasty. We highly recommend the fried calamari appetizer. The egg dishes were moist and accompanied by a nice portion of mixed greens. The service was excellent . Rolls and coffee both met our expectation in keeping with the high quality of the restaurant. We will be returning soon. Thank you for a very pleasant dining experience!
DV
DonnaV
Washington DC
139 reviews
vip
4.0
139 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We've always liked the choices here - lots of fish including specials. Ingredients are reliably fresh. Cocktails are good, wine list inoffensive. The layout in many small rooms is charming and helps keep noise down. Prices are very reasonable for Bethesda. Service is generally welcoming and pleasant. This particular visit, our entrees came while we were still eating our salads, and I had to ask the server to hold off until we were ready.
YT
YesToTaste
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Bread was very small. Guess inflation made a difference! But it was home baked. My portion was just the right size. Not too much and not too small. However, the prices are steep!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Irish Inn at Glen Echo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 229-6600.

The Irish Inn at Glen Echo is rated 4.6 stars by 1839 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 229-6600

Google Map for The Irish Inn at Glen Echo

6119 Tulane Ave, Glen Echo, MD 20812

Additional information

Cross street
MacArthur Blvd
Neighborhood
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:15 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Irish, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Irish Inn offers a large private parking lot just off Mcaurthur Blvd on Tulane Ave.
Public transit
A short 5 minute walk from the Glen Echo bus stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
As a direct result of extenuating circumstances due to Covid-19, we are providing live Traditional Irish Music on Tuesdays, Some Fridays & Saturdays. For further information, please call (301) 229-6600.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.irishinnglenecho.com/
Phone number
(301) 229-6600
Catering
Off site catering and variety to-go or delivery catering options to suit your needs for any occasion.
Private party facilities
Six private dining rooms for parties of 6-100 people. The Irish Inn offers sit down, cocktail and buffet events for groups of all sizes...perfect for Weddings, Birthdays, Office Functions, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Funeral Receptions, Anniversaries, Rehearsal Dinners.

The Irish Inn at Glen Echo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Fish and Chips

Fish Tacos

Seafood Skewer

Soups and Starters

Soup of the Day

Potato Leek Soup

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio$15.00

House Made Hummus$9.00

Buttermilk Fried Calamari$12.00

PEI Mussels$15.00

Deviled Eggs$9.00

Mediterranean Platter

Chicken Wings$12.00

Flat Bread$12.00

Appetizer Salads

Irish Greens Salad$10.00

Classic Caesar Salad$10.00

Apple Walnut Salad$10.00

Winter Pear & Pomegranete Salad$12.00

Traditional Irish Fare

Shepherd's Pie$18.00

Fish and Chips$20.00

Corned Beef and Cabbage$23.00

Banger Plate$20.00

Entree Selections

Crab Cake Entree$32.00

Roasted Salmon*$26.00

Seafood Skewer$24.00

Shrimp Alfredo$24.00

Baked Cod Fillet$22.00

Guiness Lamb Stew$32.00

New York Strip Steak*$28.00

Chicken Pot Pie$22.00

Vegetarian Platter$22.00

Sandwich Selections

Fish Tacos$18.00

Reuben$18.00

Irish Cheeseburger*$18.00

Turkey Burger$20.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$18.00

Kildare Melt$18.00

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