Shamrock Jack's Irish Pub
Irish family-owned pub and restaurant established in 2003, housed in a converted Victorian home, offering steak, seafood, and pub fare.
Overview
Shamrock Jack's Irish Pub is a family-owned restaurant and pub located at 4554 Culver Rd in the Sea Breeze neighborhood of Irondequoit, Rochester, NY. Established in August 2003 by the Petzing family, the pub occupies a converted Victorian home that once served as a ballroom dance studio. The building houses three distinct dining rooms — a spacious main dining room, a smaller library room, and the Vineyard room, which features a wine rack built into the wall. Guests can also dine on the front porch or the back patio, taking advantage of the pub's proximity to the Lake Ontario shoreline.
What They Offer
Shamrock Jack's serves a menu that spans steak, seafood, and traditional Irish pub fare alongside pasta and hand-crafted thin-crust pizza. Notable dishes include:
- Shepherd's pie and chicken pot pie
- Broiled scallops and grilled Atlantic salmon
- Jack's Chicken French and Seafood Alfredo
- Shamrock's Famous Reuben and Corned Beef Reuben Sliders
- Fighting Irish Burger
- Baked French Onion soup made with a Guinness-sherry broth
- Shamrock Reuben Pizza and Buffalo Chicken Pizza
The pub also carries a selection of Irish-themed starters like Irish nachos and Buffalo chicken dip, along with a kids' menu.
Known For
Shamrock Jack's has built a following around its combination of steak and seafood dining in a Victorian-home setting — an unusual pairing for a neighborhood pub. The restaurant hosts what has become one of Rochester's largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations, drawing crowds from across the area each March. Its three dining rooms, each with a different character, give the space a feel distinct from typical pub environments, with the Vineyard room's built-in wine display standing out as a signature design element.
Location & Neighborhood
The pub sits on Culver Road in the Sea Breeze section of Irondequoit, a historic resort community along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Seabreeze Amusement Park, one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the country, is located nearby, making the area a seasonal destination for families and visitors. The neighborhood sits just a few minutes north of the City of Rochester. Street parking is available along Culver Road.
Sources used in compiling this entry
allmenus.com·shamrockjacks.com·visitrochester.com·wanderlog.com
Last updated May 15, 2026