Bryson's Irish Pub — Restaurant in Virginia Gardens

Great local find! Bryson's is one of those local resturants that we love to find when traveling. It's somewhat dated but very clean and comfortable and the atmosphere is cool vibe. Lots of seating, both inside and outside under the tiki area with another bar. The main dining area has a huge, busy, horseshoe shaped bar that seems to be always busy. People seem to know everyone and there appears to be travelers that are staying locally that find Brysons with its delicious, well-made comfort food. There's Italian, super hamburgers and wings, and a nice variety of other foods. Portions are large and you could be bringing a home box with you. Service? The best. The bartender, Jenni, waits the immediate tables and the large bar that has about 25 craft beers on tap. She's friendly and never misses a beat! She made great recommendations and made us feel so comfortable and welcome, that we came back two nights in a row. The first night I had to try the Cajun Shrimp Alfredo. OMG, was it good!!! The Missus had well made, very fresh chicken tenders and then a tasty burger the second night. I tried the Buffalo Wings (THE BEST!!), and the home made fish dip (sooooo good!). We had a side of the homemade potato salad both nights. I cant wait to try the chicken parmesean the next visit. Everything is fresh and homemade here. Prices are veeeery good!!! If you're staying at one of the many Miami Airport hotels like we do, you must go here. Plenty of parking behind the resturant. I highly recommend this local find!! You'll love it! BTW: there's a liquor store attached if you want to pick up something for your...

Not impressed. Bartenders taking shots, socializing, no service, and getting drunk while on duty. I had to wildly wave hands to get service on multiple occasions because the staff was too busy with their own frat party. I was handed someone else’s bill with an obscure amount of money when I tried to close my tab. I had 3 drinks from the tap and was charged $56. When I tried to correct the bill with the young outside bartender, she was obviously to drunk to understand the issue. A random gentlemen who was behind the bar came up and indicated he was the manager and eventually rectified the situation. I did not provide a tip and the lady bartender stormed over and was upset (drunk) grabbed my paid for drink and threw it away. I got extremely upset. I asked the same perceived “manager” to provide a refund. He was the weakest and most mildest individual I have ever met. He apologized for their behavior all the while at the exact same moment the drunk bartender lady came over and threw money from the register at me from behind the bar. The manger did nothing. Just moved to the neighborhood and I will never return to this establishment and hope the owner will realize how much money his/her staff is costing him/her. I recommend going somewhere else, or you could go hoping the staff is so drunk you can just have...

Food is only OK, service terrible. Went in and was told I could sit anywhere, so I sat at a table. Many minutes went by and no one came by to ask if I wanted anything, so seeing a space open at the bar, I went there. Even though I was very obviously sitting there without any food or drink in front of me, and the bartender walked right past me several times, I had to almost grab him to get any attention. Ordered a sandwich, which came with fries, but no condiments to be found. I had to go to a table myself to get some. Drank my beer, ate my "OK" sandwich, and even though my drink glass was empty, I still didn't get any follow-up service from the bartender. I finally waved him down, and instead of ordering another beer, I gave up and paid my check and left. There was a waitress there, but it seemed like she was more involved with arguing with the bartender about something than actually taking care of patrons. The only saving grace was that it was game night (something like jeopardy) and the patrons, who I'm sure were regulars, who were playing were having a good time and the guy I talked to was pretty cool. I don't know how this place keeps getting 4 stars, unless they're phantom reviewing themselves. If you go, expect to come close to dying of thirst and starvation before...