Porter Cullens is not your typical Southside Irish Pub and Restaurant. Located on 99th Street in Evergreen Park, it continues to push the standard with excellent homemade recipes and one of the best cocktails menus you will see anywhere. Porter Cullens opened in November of 2014 by Evergreen Park neighbors Jerry and Anne Doorhy and Mike and Jill Mcgrath.
They wanted an atmosphere where families could gather together and still offer adults a place to sneak away for homemade food specialties with sophisticated cocktails. They designed the restaurant to have a downtown atmosphere among neighborhood friends. With a large Irish population in the Southland, establishments have to go the extra mile to draw in fans of the Emerald Isle.
They wanted an atmosphere where families could gather together and still offer adults a place to sneak away for homemade food specialties with sophisticated cocktails. They designed the restaurant to have a downtown atmosphere among neighborhood friends. With a large Irish population in the Southland, establishments have to go the extra mile to draw in fans of the Emerald Isle.
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Alyssa M.
Nov 20, 2021
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Joe R.
Oct 09, 2021
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Joyce M.
Sep 25, 2021
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I have passed this place many times and decided today I would stop in for lunch. I should have went elsewhere! They overcharged me! (a "Black tax" I believe). I did read a review that said the restaurant was not "minority-friendly" and that was the vibe I got! I ordered the fish and chips and the price on the menu was $13. When my bill came the fish and chips showed $15. When I questioned the waitress about it she claimed it was due to a price increase and that the menus had not been updated yet. Bullcrap! In addition I order Malbec wine that was $7 on the menu but $8 on my
S. Hoyt
Sep 22, 2021
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I was really disappointed in the service that I received from this place I had look forward to going to this place for over two weeks. My granddaughters bun was hard not to mention they gave her a drink in a glass cup that she later spilled on herself only after did she bring her a kids cup , my burger was burnt and my husband's sandwich came out before it was supposed to because my granddaughter was so wet that he had to go back home to get her a change of clothes.
Hugo Monteleone
Aug 18, 2021
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G. J.
Jul 16, 2021
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Stopped in for burgers and beer. The service was decent. The blue cheese bacon burgers were good but the fries were not crisp but limp. The chicken and sautéed vegetables were good. Prices were a bit high along with the service fee secretly added to bill. That is entirely unnecessary and I won't be returning any time soon. Too many other Irish burger bars to visit that don't swindle customers.
Dee N.
Jun 13, 2021
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Thomas Karpinski
May 27, 2021
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Its been some time since I've been here so gave it another try. My chicken wrap was dry and not very flavorful even with the pineapple salsa. Service was so-so. There was some confusion with a to go order but they did take it off the bill. That said my wife said the burger was very good and daughter had walnut salad and loved it
Kathleen M.
Apr 21, 2021
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I took my 5 year old granddaughter to Porter Cullen's for her 5th birthday. The staff was welcoming and celebrated wonderfully so. We had grill cheese, fries, kitty cocktail and an outstanding salad with shrimp and avocados! They brought out Chocolate cake, whip creme, cherries and candles on top. All the staff sang happy birthday! Carly our waitress was darling! Support your local establishments! We are blessed to have them. Thanks Carly.
Regina Bucknor
Apr 16, 2021
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Kathy C.
Jan 31, 2021
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Nina O.
Aug 11, 2020
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Heather L.
Aug 10, 2020
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Katie A.
Jul 28, 2020
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Christopher N.
May 15, 2020
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The novelty of Porter Cullens is that it is smack dab in the middle of the neighborhood. It is a great Irish pub. The interior theming is perfect. They have all the Irish beers you could want and is a great place to come watch soccer with a guiness! The food is good and the Irish food is great! Other non-Irish food items are just ok. I have had issues with stale buns and overcooked burgers but overall the food experience has been ok. Portions are a bit on the small side for the price. Parking can be tight but they have valet which is nice.
Robert N.
Dec 24, 2019
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Julian Lara
Oct 30, 2019
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Mike G.
Sep 25, 2019
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Rick Z.
Jun 07, 2019
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It's ok. Small place, waitresses seemed like they were scrambling with essentially one table inside and 3 outside. Irish Egg Rolls were good, the corned beef was good but the buffalo chicken wrap was strange in flavor. Even pulling the chicken out and only eating that, just a strange unappetizing taste. I didn't drink any beer today but there were no good craft options. Nice place, I'm sure some of the other food choices are as good as the corned beef as they sounded appetizing on the menu.
Paxy D.
Mar 25, 2019
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I want to love this neighborhood place so bad. It had all the makings of a great local spot for a weekly meal/watering hole. BUT the service is just so bad, I can't get behind it. Here 3 x with different folks, so I gave it a real college try.
The good: food is legit. Plenty of great drink options. Everything we had was yum! Family friendly: we have a baby. Local small biz you want to support. Never a wait to get seated.
The bad: no changing table in the bathroom and pedestal sink, had to put the baby on the FLOOR. so not THAT family friendly, I guess. No "seat yourself" signs
The good: food is legit. Plenty of great drink options. Everything we had was yum! Family friendly: we have a baby. Local small biz you want to support. Never a wait to get seated.
The bad: no changing table in the bathroom and pedestal sink, had to put the baby on the FLOOR. so not THAT family friendly, I guess. No "seat yourself" signs
Sharon R.
Dec 10, 2018
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Michael Aumiller
Nov 02, 2018
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Tiffany T.
Aug 22, 2018
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The jalapeño margarita is perfect!!! The set up inside and comfortable seating in bar area make this a great post-work location or just one to catch up over drinks.
There was a cocktail which mixed Pinot Grigio with the cocktail but it tasted more watered down that flavorful.
Many other menu items I hope to travel.
There was a cocktail which mixed Pinot Grigio with the cocktail but it tasted more watered down that flavorful.
Many other menu items I hope to travel.
Kayleen Y.
Jul 13, 2018
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We came in here earlier this evening. The place was not very busy and we we're quickly greeted and sat. We each ordered a drink and decided to try the Irish Egg. My mule was good which is why 2 stars. The egg was small for an $11 appitizer with 6ish wilted spring green leaves in the middle. While the cook on the panko was perfect, the sausage had no flavor whatsoever. We decided after the app to leave and get entrees elsewhere.
May be great to stop in for a drink but that's it.
May be great to stop in for a drink but that's it.
Kevin G.
Jun 04, 2018
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Alright so this is a little gem in the middle of Evergreen Park which you can absolutely not go wrong with at all. One the wait staff and owners are all really nice people and every time I have stepped I to this place the staff had been very nice and always checking up.
Now the menu I like this place because the food is a bit different compared to other places In the area. You can tell they care about presentation and the quality of what is coming out of the kitchen. I do like how they have the option of outside seating and inside they do have a nice bar area that is unique. From the burgers
Now the menu I like this place because the food is a bit different compared to other places In the area. You can tell they care about presentation and the quality of what is coming out of the kitchen. I do like how they have the option of outside seating and inside they do have a nice bar area that is unique. From the burgers
