O’Ryleigh’s Tavern

I had a great experience here went with a friend but had to leave a bit earlier than I had planned to

One of my kick it spots. Great restaurant. Highly recommend their coconut shrimp torpedo's, blue cheese steak & onion toss, Ribeye sandwich, fish tacos, & Irish nachos. Really good natural cut fries. Reasonable drink prices. 1 pool table.

Such a great place! We ordered the rib eye steak and it was cooked perfectly. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. Service was exceptional. Had a great time. We left before the band started unfortunately but I have a feeling it would have been great too. Really need to give this place a visit if you haven't already, you won't be disappointed.

Being an African American, one of the local pupil has an issue with our type of music. The tender has a few words with them and made him leave. I was impressed with the care and respect the tender showed and with sincere which was awesome. I applaud her and thank her for her position in the matter. I will go back in the near future to try it again without any judgements.

Bartender (Evette) is great!! She knows us and has our drinks ready.. Love their steak sandwiches Best in town!!

Ooohhhh yeah🤘🤘 Blue cheese steak and onion toss. Delicious and decadent🤤🤤!! It was either this or the irish nachos which looked even better🤩🤩

Jessica Hinman

One of my kick it spots. Great restaurant. Highly recommend their coconut shrimp torpedo's, blue cheese steak & onion toss, Ribeye sandwich, fish tacos, & Irish nachos. Really good natural cut fries. Reasonable drink prices. 1 pool table.

nancy holland

Such a great place! We ordered the rib eye steak and it was cooked perfectly. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. Service was exceptional. Had a great time. We left before the band started unfortunately but I have a feeling it would have been great too. Really need to give this place a visit if you haven't already, you won't be disappointed.

Connie Bomar

Being an African American, one of the local pupil has an issue with our type of music. The tender has a few words with them and made him leave. I was impressed with the care and respect the tender showed and with sincere which was awesome. I applaud her and thank her for her position in the matter. I will go back in the near future to try it again without any judgements.

Nellie Barragan

Bartender (Evette) is great!! She knows us and has our drinks ready.. Love their steak sandwiches Best in town!!

Great place Monday through Thursday but the weekends, get a little crazy and packed. Will probably see a fight or be in one. Bartenders are kind and friendly when they are not slamed by customer's. I been going here for about 5 years never had an issue myself.

The girls and I had a great time dancing to great music. The DJ was feeling our old school vibe. Thanks for a good time !

Met up with some friends for a drink and lunch, and I ordered the smash burger with onion rings, coke, and a strawberry margarita, and I was not disappointed everything was delicious. Good food, and great customer service from the girl at the bar taking our orders.

First time going to this place. As I'm working out of town. It was nice seeing the bartender having to earn her tips and not being added automatically. I had great service. I also ordered the 12 oz. Steak sandwich and by far the best steak I've had from a restaurant in a long time. The steak was fatty but whoever cooked it did it perfect! I didn't have a single bite of chewy fat. I enjoyed the whole steak.

First time there. Had the Santa Fe burger, ordered mine medium and I can honestly say I was not expecting what I got. It was delicious! The onion rings were nice and crunchy, how I like them. The bartender Denise was amazing! Great service. I’d stop to eat there again.

Cool little joint tucked down a side street in downtown Merced. Food and drinks were good. Bartender was very attentive. Highly recommend. If I lived in the area I could definitely see me hanging out here.

TAMI DAVIDSON

The girls and I had a great time dancing to great music. The DJ was feeling our old school vibe. Thanks for a good time !

William Smedberg

Cool little joint tucked down a side street in downtown Merced. Food and drinks were good. Bartender was very attentive. Highly recommend. If I lived in the area I could definitely see me hanging out here.

ab_geek

Great place Monday through Thursday but the weekends, get a little crazy and packed. Will probably see a fight or be in one. Bartenders are kind and friendly when they are not slamed by customer's. I been going here for about 5 years never had an issue myself.

Sara Garcia

Great music friendly people coming from Chicago to visit I got great vibes

Gerardo Checa

Joe and Gabby did excellent. The sandwich is everything I remembered from a couple years ago and the place is always perfect

Rocio Vlogg

Met up with some friends for a drink and lunch, and I ordered the smash burger with onion rings, coke, and a strawberry margarita, and I was not disappointed everything was delicious. Good food, and great customer service from the girl at the bar taking our orders.

bryan struiksma

First time going to this place. As I'm working out of town. It was nice seeing the bartender having to earn her tips and not being added automatically. I had great service. I also ordered the 12 oz. Steak sandwich and by far the best steak I've had from a restaurant in a long time. The steak was fatty but whoever cooked it did it perfect! I didn't have a single bite of chewy fat. I enjoyed the whole steak.

I didn't order food here. I don't know if they serve food here, but they have some good drinks here. I like coming here with friends after work. They open late.

Your traditional dive bar. The food is really good, I would recommend their street tacos and any of their burgers! A hit or miss with their night life.

Great friendly service and people. Great street tacos. Both the chicken and carne asada were delicious

Pool table was cool but the music was hit and miss. It was chill while I was there. Cool spot to chill at. I would go again if I'm in town.

Bar menu. Very friendly! We met the Best hostess bartender and wait staff in Merced, Tracey. This local bar/ restaurant is a great find. The food is tasty, the atmosphere is comfortable and the locals are welcoming. We loved the straight forward menu and settled for tasty food that comforted our appetites. Tracey is an awesome bartender/waitress when I asked for a sweet mixed drink, she surprised me with a delightful drink that awakens the palette. Tracey called them a surprise and made two of the best surprises I have ever had. The raspberry cider posted in the call board was balanced and tasty. We weren’t rushed and could have hung out longer if not for our Saturday schedule. I look forward to visiting this diamond in the rough again.

Sheila Berry

Bar menu. Very friendly! We met the Best hostess bartender and wait staff in Merced, Tracey. This local bar/ restaurant is a great find. The food is tasty, the atmosphere is comfortable and the locals are welcoming. We loved the straight forward menu and settled for tasty food that comforted our appetites. Tracey is an awesome bartender/waitress when I asked for a sweet mixed drink, she surprised me with a delightful drink that awakens the palette. Tracey called them a surprise and made two of the best surprises I have ever had. The raspberry cider posted in the call board was balanced and tasty. We weren’t rushed and could have hung out longer if not for our Saturday schedule. I look forward to visiting this diamond in the rough again.

Tyler Gurnett

Great friendly service and people. Great street tacos. Both the chicken and carne asada were delicious

So my first time coming and this is what I experienced the over all atmosphere is chill. I didnt stay the whole night ,from when we got there til we left it was a nice vibe to reset for the coming week. The bartenders were both nice however the older gentleman's drinks are perfect and the lady bartender kind of charged me alot I felt for my drinks I got a patron margarita and she charged me $17 Ive never even payed that in the bay area so I thought it was a bit much my other drink was a watermelon amf and she only put two liquors in it which I also thought was strange but I guess everyone makes it differently or they are not allowed to use more than two liquors in one drink anyways she charged me 12 something for that one. Her drinks were good however the gentlemans were spot on maybe from his experience. People dancing they had a dj overall a nice atmosphere the security guards are very nice and respectful also,id definitely come back , I think I got over charged a drink however might have been a miscommunication just a tip ,id recommend taking only cash to pay that way u don't get any unexpected charges , since the bartender was cool I left the extra charge on there.

M C

So my first time coming and this is what I experienced the over all atmosphere is chill. I didnt stay the whole night ,from when we got there til we left it was a nice vibe to reset for the coming week. The bartenders were both nice however the older gentleman's drinks are perfect and the lady bartender kind of charged me alot I felt for my drinks I got a patron margarita and she charged me $17 Ive never even payed that in the bay area so I thought it was a bit much my other drink was a watermelon amf and she only put two liquors in it which I also thought was strange but I guess everyone makes it differently or they are not allowed to use more than two liquors in one drink anyways she charged me 12 something for that one. Her drinks were good however the gentlemans were spot on maybe from his experience. People dancing they had a dj overall a nice atmosphere the security guards are very nice and respectful also,id definitely come back , I think I got over charged a drink however might have been a miscommunication just a tip ,id recommend taking only cash to pay that way u don't get any unexpected charges , since the bartender was cool I left the extra charge on there.

Katy Baker

I didn't order food here. I don't know if they serve food here, but they have some good drinks here. I like coming here with friends after work. They open late.

First time at O’Ryleighs, and it was just ok. No one said anything when we walked in so we felt a little uncomfortable. Took a table and Ruby came over with menus. Food was fine, had the nachos, the chips tasted like the oil was old but the meat and salsa was good. Tried the asada tacos and a salad, they were good. Cold beer was awesome. Tammy ended up closing out our tab and she was a sweetheart! Shes more welcoming so go on Sunday’s when she’s there! Not really my vibe so I don’t think I’d go back.

I wish I had taken a picture. I understand it's a bar but the deep fried pickles has my stomach🤢 barely any pickles in it, just salty, greasy batter. I would've been better off getting the burger. Note to self: just don't order food from a bar lol. The girl was super gorgeous though. She's definitely going places.

3 star due to that fact that its really small of a place to party or club. the bartender are very well good on there job. bathroom is a little small but its needs maintenance on it. good place to come by early night just to have a couple of beers before the night ends.

The bartenders are mostly very friendly. Do not order a burger cuz the cook doesn't know what she's doing. My husband never complains and he had a hard time choking the burnt dry patty down.

1st Time going... $10 fee $7 beer. $17 For low Vibes. Better off at home with a Speaker 🫡.. almost forgot the mixed drink I bought for $10+ full of Ice 🫠

Fer Almanza

1st Time going... $10 fee $7 beer. $17 For low Vibes. Better off at home with a Speaker 🫡.. almost forgot the mixed drink I bought for $10+ full of Ice 🫠

First time be there, we went get some drinks. The drinks were okay. But when order, I ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich, the sandwich consisted of two lukewarm chicken strips. And the price they were asking for it was too much. I believe they need to rename it. The owner indicated that's how we prepare it. I seen better food at other bar places for a reasonable price. So be careful when ordering from this place you might not get what you want.

Mixed drinks need some work... Food was gross last time I was there on a friday around 3pm. Bacon and burger patty were super over cooked, tasted burnt. Tater tots were over cooked also, when we asked for sweet potato fries, we didn't have time to change the order because my date had to go back to work. Staff was pleasant, loved the jukebox.

For the club scene its awesome with the music and the food is delicious!! The drinks for far as drinks not worth it. You're better off pregaming because one of the girls doesn't know how to make a Tokyo Tea... other bartenders are friendly were giving wonderful service and know what they're doing but you can tell you don't need experience to be a bartender to be here. As a bartender myself her service was horrible and gave attitude. As far as I know it was amateur night and they let someone bartend to cover...

The two stars is solely based on the aesthetic. There are two things that happen when you walk in. First it's the smell - kind of moldy/humid. Second it's the lighting - it's dark and feels extremely humid. This is the definition of a dive bar. The seating arrangement seems "Put together" - just bits and pieces of different styles. A remodel would do this place good. The group I was with ordered food and said it was good. The people who work here are very nice and accommodating.

If you're a white dude who digs country music, you'll fit right in. The bartenders basically ignore you unless you're a white dude. Naturally, won't be going back as I, luckily, am not a white dude. Don't waste your time or your money here.

Just an okay bar. The staff don’t exactly go out of their way to be friendly, I was charged $19 for a single drink, and I suspect the bartender may have altered my tip receipt after I left

Shiloh Beardsley

If you're a white dude who digs country music, you'll fit right in. The bartenders basically ignore you unless you're a white dude. Naturally, won't be going back as I, luckily, am not a white dude. Don't waste your time or your money here.

Christian Alvarado

Just an okay bar. The staff don’t exactly go out of their way to be friendly, I was charged $19 for a single drink, and I suspect the bartender may have altered my tip receipt after I left

Bad food , they don't answer the phone 📱 and it was dead

I was trying out a bar in the area of my job and came to this one. I ordered the Fried Zucchini Sticks and Tacos along with some drinks. The food was good till I pulled out a long Grey and Blonde hair from my mouth after bitting into one of the tacos. I told the bartender as she was coming back to my side of the bar. And I couldn't believe she only discounted one of my drinks for hair being in my food. I didn't want to cause a commotion giving the facts that I was the only African American Male in the area. Any other place of business would have voided the check. My drinks were made well. The bathroom pipes were leaking and seemed to be like that for some time now. Overall, I wouldn't come back there or invite any of my coworkers to that bar.

IF YOU WANT TO GET DRUGGED AND TREATED LIKE GARBAGE BY THE BOUNCER THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Not only was I drugged, but the bouncer refused to let me in to go use the restroom and finalize my tab to pay. I only had four drinks throughout the entire night. Being drugged was traumatic. Being treated like garbage by the bouncer when I was nothing but kind was embarrassing. I do not recommend this place. ESPECIALLY if you are a WOMAN Unless you want to get drugged and treated poorly.

Very poor service. Bar tender seems drunk or too high to comprehend people's orders. Ask four times what my husband and I wanted then stumbled in a circle and told us they didn't have what we asked for. Not to mention $9 for a beer is a bit much. Never paid that much for a beer at a local bar in a small town.

Great place, unfortunately the employee Earin, which is an employee for the establishment , makes this place look bad. The attitude of the guy is intentionally not the greatest, he is very rude. This is also me speaking from a personal experience and also watching how he handles other situations. Very disrespectful, literally ignores you when you ask a genuine question and has an I don’t care attitude. I didn’t believe it until I actually experienced it myself personally. It’s very upsetting because this is a great place to go.

I would give a 0 star if I could. Terrible service, first time there. She was acting like she was wasted and couldn't comprehend what I wanted. The didn't even have jack Daniels. What the heck. She was rude to the two ladys next to me as well. Great atmosphere though. I hope all the servers aren't that bad. I'm never going back. I spend alot when I go out, not there I wont. 9 dollars for a tall beer is ridiculous. I'll just stay at home with a case of beer.

Usually love this place for the cheap prices and music, but tonight they didn't let my boyfriend in because he was wearing a red dress shirt. Security immediately didn't let him in; ridiculous to me because we are originally from LA and there it means something but here. I MEAN WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THIS. They lost my business thats for sure!

The bar has great live music however the bartender with bangs was very rude with my friends and I. I understand that it’s late and there’s many people, however you signed up for this and we were never rude to her! Please contract individuals that are professional.

Policy is to serve bar before restaurant leading to a wait time of an hr and 1/2 for a burger. That is not happening. Good to know prior to ordering. Time to adjust business model otherwise they will go under

Bartender overcharged me and when I asked about prices, she didn't know their own specials. She also neglected to tell me ahead of time that there's a 75 cent card fee. I had to help her sell a beer to someone who was looking for an IPA because they didn't switch the tap handle and she doesn't drink beer? I'm not sure what bar has a bartender that can't even make recommendations because they don't drink. Their fish tacos on special were good, but nothing else was.

Patrick M

Bartender overcharged me and when I asked about prices, she didn't know their own specials. She also neglected to tell me ahead of time that there's a 75 cent card fee. I had to help her sell a beer to someone who was looking for an IPA because they didn't switch the tap handle and she doesn't drink beer? I'm not sure what bar has a bartender that can't even make recommendations because they don't drink. Their fish tacos on special were good, but nothing else was.

Your guys’ security or whatever they are, are rude. They can be nice about certain things instead of getting all high & mighty. Have better service. You guys might be the go to when it comes to late night but don’t let your employees act like they can be rude for no reason. & do something about taking Apple Pay, especially when you guys can accept it with ordering drinks but not the cover charge. Makes no sense, because not everyone has other payment options like “Venmo” etc. You guys would probably make a lot more money. Aside from your employees being rude smh

Elijah Carrillo

Bad food , they don't answer the phone 📱 and it was dead