The Shorewood tavern grabs 67 percent of the vote, with Three Lions Pub polled second.
Saturday is St. Patrick's Day and we asked readers to tell us where the best place to celebrate the day is in the North Shore. You voted, and the results are in. Shorewood's Oakcrest Tavern takes the prize of Patty's Day hot spot with 39 votes and 67 percent of the vote. Oakcrest, found on North Oakland Avenue a block north of East Capitol Drive, has been pleasing the palates of North Shore diners and beyond since 2007. _ The aesthetically appealing exterior gives way to a warm and welcoming restaurant interior. To learn more about this establishment, check out their Patch directory listing. Here's some of the other local establishments that were in the running: Benjamin's Restaurant & Deli Harry's Bar & Grill Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay …
Breaded, deep-fried cod filet, smothered in cheddar cheese on a toasty bun, finished my fish hankering but was topped by a creamy piece of tiramisu.
It's an odd combination, deep-fried fish and a cocoy, creamy piece of tiramisu, but Oakcrest Tavern in Shorewood satiated that craving. Right across the street from Sendik's, Oakcrest's banner says "Eat, Drink, Be Merry, Repeat" and that is definitely what can be accomplished there. The place isn't small, but it isn't really large either. Within a few feet of the front door you can go left and have a seat at their fully stocked bar and plethora of televisions to catch sports games, or head to the right, and be met by a friendly waitstaff for a plentiful meal. We took a seat at one of the tables instead of a booth — odd, because I usually prefer a booth. It was cold, damp and dreary outside and the waitress immediately asked if I'd like the…
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Peter Egan Jr.
7:18 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I'm in need of a new St. Paddy's Day spot to celebrate my Irish heritage. My old favorite is no longer in business. Will be keeping a close eye on this poll... more ›