Springfield's Irish Restaurant Named Top 5

Looking to get some great Irish fare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Check out these top five Irish-eateries rated by Yelp around Springfield.

• 1. Publick House, 899 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside. (908) 233-2355 or www.publickhousenj.com.

"Relaxing with a glass of wine near their fireplace will definitely make you feel welcome, especially during the cold-weather months." - Yelp reviewer.

• 2. Darby Road, 450 Park Ave, Scotch Plains. (908) 288-7667 or www.darbyroadpub.com.

"This was my first experience with onion soup dumplings and they were very enjoyable." - Yelp reviewer.

• 3. Molly Maguire's, 1085 Central Ave, Clark. (732) 388-6511 or www.mollymaguires.com.

"Came here for lunch and had the pulled pork on a pretzel bun with cole slaw. The pork was juicy and flavorful, the bun was crispy and fluffy, and the slaw was nice fresh side that acts as a perfect topping to the sandwich. I still think about it." - Yelp reviewer.

• 4. Blackthorn Restaurant & Irish Pub, 651 N Michigan Ave, Kenilworth. (908) 687-3311 or blackthornpub.com/kenilworth.

"My sister had amazing chicken pot pie that was a very generous portion and extremely tasty.” - Yelp reviewer.

• 5. McLynn's, 250 Morris Ave, Springfield. (973) 258-1600 or www.mclynns.com.

"One of the best things about this place is the craft beer selection on tap, in bottles, and in cans." - Yelp reviewer.

(Photo, Molly Maguire's Fish and Chips)