Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee — Restaurant in Waukee

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $20 04/01/2025 We have stopped here a few times since the last review, including a Trivia Night with a great taco value (unfortunately, we ate before the last minute invite to join a team there) - but hadn't taken the time to update my review.

We stopped for their Tuesday night Burger Special...which left me wondering why we weren't going there every Tuesday night for burgers! I ordered a Burger (of course - see picture) and was thoroughly impressed with it! Usually when you ask for a medium rare burger, it is brought out medium well to well done. Not only was the burger excellent (a little beyond medium rare, but at least some heavy pink in the middle), but the bun and the lattice fry sides were all delicious!

Unfortunately, I gave up alcohol for Lent...so didn't have a beer with the burger - but you can bet that I'll be back for both after Easter!

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4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5*

07/22/2023 Finally got the chance to stop by again after some new friends suggested it as the place to meet after Mass last night. They suggested that we go outside and the patio experience was fantastic - perfect weather for the evening and a little quieter than inside, so a great place to enjoy some conversation.

We started with a couple of beers...because why else would you go to an Irish Pub, right? The banter started with our server, Erika - which added to the great experience. If you follow my reviews, you know that I appreciate servers with menu opinions that they aren't afraid to share...and just a little bit of a sassy attitude (and she had just the right amount of both).

For our meals, my wife ordered the Southwest Salad (see picture) per Erika's suggestion and I ordered the Naked Chicken Wings (see picture) with Mango Habanero sauce. As is our norm, we shared samples of each other's order and we found both of them to be very good - so would recommend them.

If you are looking for a fun Irish Pub experience, you will enjoy a stop at Mickey's. If you stop and are up for a little friendly banter, ask for Erika and be sure to tell her 'Hi' from The Food and Drink Guy!

06/05/2021 update: Stopped for a free pour of beer from a coupon in the mail and enjoyed a pint of Guinness (see picture) followed by an order of portabella mushroom fries (see picture) per the server's recommendation. The mushroom fries along with the Ranch and special horseradish sauce that was served with them were delicious and I would highly recommend them - light, crisp breading and a tasty mushroom inside.

02/2021 Stopped for brunch and ordered from their breakfast menu. The food and drinks were all good, but my favorite was the Top of the Morning Irish Coffee (see picture) - I definitely recommend it.

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Service??? Sorry, unfortunately won't ever find that here! I've been in Mickey's for bands that I freely promote & support on weekends, off & on for the past 15 years. There is never more than 1 bartender, & I have never in 15 years had a server! Hell, when I was there for "TDS PROJECT", the band that played there last Saturday night, that was the first, & only time I ever saw a server there! I went to the bar, upon entering, as usual, the one & only bartender, literally standing directly in front of me, was like I was invisible & she looked right through me. I became tired of waiting for acknowledgement, & joined my friends at the table to enjoy the band. It was literally 20 minutes after sitting at my friends table, a server came to ask my friends if they'd like another drink. She too acted as I didn't exist in front of her. I had to all but yell at her to get a drink! She returned one more time and we never saw another server the remainder of the last 2 hours the band played. Understandable, why my two friends & I, & 1 other table were the only ones in the bar other than the band! The stage is also extremely small, with no dance floor. I've not tried the food, as that would require "SERVICE"! I honestly don't understand how these owners have managed to...

We recently moved to Waukee and have been trying the local places. Love a good Irish pub. Fist thing I noticed (your experience may be different) was that even fish & chips was like an afterthought on the menu. There is VERY LITTLE Irish food here, so don't go if you really want Irish. Okay, I ordered the fish & chips (around August 2023). Strangest texture I've ever had, very gummy and bendy - not crisp at all. Soggy and spongy. Again, your experience could be different. I could only finish one fish, just seemed off to me. That evening I was very sick and was also next 3 days. However, my wife had a burger and thought it was wonderful, she had no ill effects. Now, to the crowd. The bar was overflowing (we had to move 2x to accamodate those crowding in around us). You don't expect great language sitting at a bar but this was awful and clearly these were "regulars". Again, quickly physically edging up out and around the corner so they take their normal seats. Terrible experience. I really wanted to like this place. I don't think I'll...