Shanna Key Irish Pub

Today for lunch, The Hubs and I decided to try a restaurant that we pass frequently, but have never gone to: Shanna Key Irish Pub & Grill.  It's on the corner of Flagler and Bertha--pretty out of the way of the cruise ship-ers that come in daily.  So, if you are a cruise ship-er you'll likely need a taxi if you want to give this place a try.

This picture provided by Google Maps

You can't miss this big yellow and green building at one of the busiest intersections in KW.  After we parked in the back of the restaurant and started walking towards the building, there are picnic tables lining the wall outside with umbrellas providing ample shade for those who want to eat in the cool heat of the city.

When you walk in, you seat yourself in typical pub/bar fashion.  There is a nice sized bar that displays the completely stocked plethora of all of the liquors, liqueurs and mixers that you could ever need.
The decor is........lacking?  There's typical bar stuff: posters, signs, football (soccer) flags, tv's, etc.  They're a "Steelers Nation" pub, so prepare yourself.  The best part is the big time projector and screen that's there, ready to capture the most riveting sports moments right. there.

But it also leaves a bit to be desired.  It's green. Yes, it's an Irish Pub--I get it. But the carpet is green, the walls are green, the moulding bordering the entire room is green.  The worst part, however, is that there are foiled party streamer shamrocks hanging from the ceiling....sigh.

Enough of decor! This is a food blog!

There's a simple menu.  If you're thinking typical Irish/English pub food, you're spot on:  Shepard's Pie, Fish and Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage...you get the idea. BUT it is a sports bar too, so wings, burgers and fries with somewhat of an Irish flair are there too.

I ordered the Fresh Fried Wings with the Jalapeno and Garlic sauce. 10 wing for 10 bucks. The Hubs got the Shanna Burger with "L.T.O" and opted for a fried egg in addition to the standard way it is dressed.  Oh, and you can't go to an Irish pub and not get a beer, so we both got Miller Lite on draft. **No Guinness for me. Guinness is for those who have the gonads that I do not.**

These wings. were. huge. And freshly fried they were indeed! Nice and hot, with crispy skin and juicy on the inside.  I enjoyed the wings so much that the lacking jalapeno garlic sauce didn't bother me so much. The sauce just seemed to be crushed jalapeno peppers, butter and garlic powder--nothing spectacular (there are three or four other sauce options too). But, oh, the chicken!

The Hubs was very pleased with the fact that he could get a fried egg on his burger.  He reports that it was "tasty and delicious" and that he would recommend it to someone else. Those were all the words I could muster from him about his food..

I included the menu. Just click on it to make it bigger. 

 

So,
The Bottom Line:
Food:  The food was pretty tasty. Although, we went the typical bar food route instead of taking the Irish experience.

Price:  The prices are pretty legit. They offer a 50 wings for $30 (during games and happy hour). Not typical KW pricey-ness; worth the money. And there is a small local discount.

Service:  The service was pretty good. Greeted when we walked in, served quickly and the food got delivered quickly.

Overall: A good experience. Good music. Seems like an excellent place to be on Sundays and Monday nights, or for any big sports event. Oh, and there's Karaoke on Saturdays :)