Eddie O'Brien's operates multiple locations across the Finger Lakes, including a prominent spot on Main Street in Canandaigua with a sidewalk patio, and the formula is consistent from one to the next: a big menu of American pub fare, walls covered in flat screens, a deep beer list, and portions large enough that most people leave with a to-go box. This is the kind of restaurant that does not generate breathless food-blog coverage, but it fills a role that every region needs — a reliable, family-friendly spot where the burgers are thick, the wings are solid, the fish fry on Friday is dependable, and you can get in and out without a reservation or a surprise on the bill.

The menu covers a lot of ground: burgers, ribs, wings, wraps, salads, steaks, and enough fried appetizers to anchor a table of six during any given playoff game. Nothing on the menu is going to redefine your understanding of bar food, but the execution is honest and the kitchen is consistent across visits, which is harder to pull off with multiple locations than most people realize. Eddie O'Brien's earned FLX Finest Silver for Best Sports Bar in 2023 and took Gold in 2025, beating out single-location competitors with more personality but less reliability. The Canandaigua location works particularly well: it sits on the walkable Main Street stretch, the patio is good for people-watching, and it serves as a natural landing spot for families after a day at Kershaw Park beach or a round at Bristol Mountain. It is not the most exciting meal you will eat in the Finger Lakes, but it might be the most dependable.