Donovan’s Pub – Woodside, New York

There’s no way to miss the giant banner on the side of Donovan’s Pub proclaiming them to have the #1 burger in New York.  The layout inside is what you would expect from an Irish pub from 1966 with its dark wood, stained glass windows and low lighting.

Donovan’s bar

 The food is standard Irish pub fare like sheppard’s pie, fish & chips and of course burgers. My friend Linda ordered the ribs which were surprisingly good and falling off the bone. While Carlos and I ordered burgers with cheese and bacon; my wife Marcela ordered the Sheppard’s Pie.

Sheppard’s Pie

The Sheppard’s Pie while having all the right components: potatoes, veggies and properly seasoned beef was solid but not exceptional. The hand cut steak fries were delicious but for someone to claim they have the #1 burger in New York, that’s a bold claim.

Donovan’s Burger w/ Bacon and American cheese

 It was a great burger, it was moist with crispy bacon and American cheese. It definitely falls into the pub burger category. As far as pub burgers are concerned it’s probably near the top. Is it the best burger in NY? I don’t think so but in New York there’s plenty of room for a great pub burger.

Donovan’s Pub
Neighborhood: Woodside
5724 Roosevelt Ave
Woodside, NY
718-429-9339