In the Clarkston area, there’s an ever-growing selection of casual restaurants and night spots. There’s no better place to enjoy great food, spirits and atmosphere than at Duggan’s Irish Pub West, located on Dixie Highway just east of the M-15 intersection.
Owners Larry Payne, Bill Grannis and Darrell Krause said the restaurant has undergone some very positive changes within the past year to stay ahead of the competition.
“We have put together a new hands-on management team headed by General Manager Alan Reiley, formerly the Chef and General Manager of The Holly Hotel. Alan came to us last November from Champps Americana in Utica,” said Krause. In addition, the kitchen has been upgraded by the addition of Chef Mike Dopkowski, who arrived from the Charley’s Crab chain of restaurants just prior to the New Year.
“Our staff at Duggan’s has been instrumental in the restaurant’s success. We just celebrated our fifth anniversary in February and the majority of our service staff has been with us since day one,” he said. “Their loyalty is one of our greatest assets.”
The menu at Duggan’s features popular weekly specials, including a heart-healthy menu, soups made fresh daily, burgers, seafood, pasta and salads. Having purchased the rights and original recipes from such nostalgic restaurants as The Totem Pole and Susie-Q, Duggan’s menu is a favorite of native Detroiters.
New additions will include an expanded Sunday “Comfort Food” menu with homemade entrees including Hearty Beef Stew, Chicken ‘n Dumplings and Meatloaf with mashed potatoes alongside the popular Susie-Q Fried Chicken and Fish and Chips dinners. Chef Mike’s new dessert menu, including generous portions of homemade Pecan Pie ala mode, Chocolate Cheesecake, Bread Pudding and ice cream favorites offer the perfect ending to any meal.
The largest event of the year is, of course, the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The doors will open at 9 a.m., serving green eggs and ham, and will continue serving Irish favorites like corned beef and cabbage throughout the entire day. Of course, there will be no shortage of beverages, either. “There’s no end to the amount of fun our staff and our customers have on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day where everyone is friendly and happy to take part in the celebration,” said Krause.
According to Krause, Duggan’s takes a great deal of pride in making sure alcohol is served in a responsible manner. He said the entire service staff undergoes T.I.P.S. certification, which instructs them in responsible alcohol service. Duggan’s also offers complimentary cab rides for those patrons that may need one.
Krause says, overall what makes Duggan’s a great place to dine is the quality of food and friendliness of service. For more information, visit Duggan’s Web site at www.dugganswest.com.
Duggan’s is located at 6722 Dixie Highway in Clarkston. Hours are from 11-2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 12-12 a.m. Sunday. Call Duggan’s at 248-625-3900.