The Starry Plough – American
This spirited neighborhood haunt hums with a welcoming energy, where the golden crunch of beer-battered fish and the savory aroma of slow-simmered corned beef invite guests to linger over pints. Hearty bowls of bubbling Irish mac and cheese and traditional cottage pie offer a soulful embrace, transforming classic pub fare into a comforting culinary journey that feels like home.
3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California 94705 https://thestarryplough.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, gerd, alkaline, aip, tlc, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the mouth-watering appetizers and the inviting ambiance that creates a perfect setting for a meal out. Celebrated for its attentive service, reviewers highlight the friendly staff who consistently check on diners to ensure a seamless experience. The pleasant atmosphere is frequently praised by couples, who recommend the spot for its welcoming environment and high-quality flavors.
Menu
Bites
Upgrade any fries to garlic fries or side house salad for $2.
- Cottage Pie: Ground beef, stewed vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes & cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chronic Fish & Chips: Chronic Amber beer-battered cod served with house-made tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Burger: 2 4-oz. patties topped with garlic aioli, grilled onions, leafy greens, house pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Chicken Strips: Fried chicken strips and fries with choice of buffalo, BBQ, honey-Sriracha, ranch or bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken sandwich topped with house slaw & house pickles. Served with fries. Choose spicy or not spicy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings: Dry or sauced with Buffalo, BBQ, garlic-parmesan, or honey-Sriracha served with ranch or blue cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Mac & Cheese: Homemade cheese sauce, shell pasta, topped with sharp cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Mac & Cheese: Homemade cheese sauce, shell pasta, topped with sharp cheddar, garlic, and pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Grilled Cheese: Cheddar & Parmesan on buttered bun served w/ fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef & Cabbage: House-made corned beef and cabbage served with mashed potatoes and carrots. Sundays & Mondays Only Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand-Cut Fries: Cut in-house daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Garlic Fries: Scallion, parsley, butter, and parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad: Organic spring mix served with choice of dressing: house balsamic, ranch, blue cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Starry Salad: Organic spring mix with seasonal ingredients Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soup: See specials board Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Guinness Float: Vanilla ice cream & Guinness topped with whipped cream
- Root Beer Float: Vanilla ice cream and Abita Draft Root Beer
- Bread Pudding: Served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Pabst Blue Ribbon: 4.8% - 16oz
- Trumer Pilsner: 4.9% - 16oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Guinness Irish Stout: 4.2% - 16oz
- Snakebite: Hard Apple Cider + Guinness
- Half & Half: Lager + Guinness Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Wine - $9: Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Cabernet Sauvignon
- Premium Wine - $11: Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Cabernet Sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Abita Draft Root Beer: Draft root beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Guinness Zero: Nitro can
- Shirley Temple: Non-alcoholic cocktail
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