The Field Restaurant

Hillary Joyalle is not only one of the proprietors of The Field Irish Restaurant in Dania Beach, Florida, but one of the most beautifully striking women I have yet to meet in the restaurant business. 

Originally from Dublin, it is no wonder Hillary began her career in the film industry.  Her poise and elegant manner would make anyone feel right at home.  Hillary is an industrious restaurateur. 


Filled with the energy and conviction The Field exemplifies her true nature and skills.  It was very gracious of her to take the time from her bustling schedule to grant us this interview. 

At the same time that I arrived at the restaurant, there was a long line of patrons waiting to discuss private party arrangements and guests  waiting to be seated for lunch. 

Hillary began her career by opening a small lunch time restaurant with a friend in Dublin. 

She performed every task required in running a successful restaurant.  She cleaned dishes and slaved over a hot stove leaving no stone unturned.  Her small restaurant became a smashing success.  Her restaurant  gained an excellent reputation for  her famous Beef Stroganoff and Ginger Carrot Soup.

Eventually Hillary moved to the United Stated.  Her self-determination led to working in half a dozen Irish Pubs.  She prepared herself by gaining all the information she could so that she could go into business again.  Now she is a partner in The Field Restaurant.

Upon entering The Field, you are greeted by amicable servers wanting to cater to your every need.  " We have created a warm and friendly atmosphere.  "When you come here we want you to feel as though you are visiting a part of Ireland!", said Hillary.  The bar is paneled with a rich dark wood and low heavy beams are on the ceiling all reminiscent of a traditional Irish pub.  The walls are lined with antiques and old photographs of Irishmen and women.  This all creates a lovely old fashioned feeling.

The old wooden bar has shelves filled with any Irish Whiskeys or libation imaginable.  The bar is stocked with a large offering of domestic and imported beers enough to satisfy any connoisseurs tastes. 

" We have live music every Friday and Saturday night.", says Hillary.  The variety of entertainers is diverse.  Featured are famous Irish bands such as Avalon as well as local bagpipe players.

The large dining room is also decorated with the old world motif.  An enormous brick open fireplace is positioned in the center of the dining room. 

This is an ingenious design, separating the dining room into smaller, somewhat more intimate, areas.  This creates space for a family gathering or a romantic dining experience.

The menu selection at The Field is full of Irish Traditional and continental cuisines.  Each night one of the chefs creates a delicious selection of special entrees.  For Saint Patrick's Day, Hillary recommends their homemade Irish Potato Soup, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew, Bangers and Mash and their secret Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding. 

Some of their chefs popular specials are Potato Crusted Salmon, Red Snapper Baked in Parchment with Peppers, Onions, herbs, Lemon and White Wine and Drunken Chicken which is sautéed in a Brandy Sauce.

The most popular beverages served are Guinness Stout, Harp, Tennants of Scotland and Magners Cider. 

"Our most requested drink aside from beer is our delicious Irish Coffee.  It is the best!  We make the Irish Coffee with Jameson Irish Whiskey and put real homemade whipped cream on the top.  We don't use the canned stuff", says Hillary.

If you are in the mood to dine in a casual atmosphere and want to feel as though you have just traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to Dublin, The Field is the dining experience for you.  The traditional Irish dishes are tasty and authentic.  The dinner specials delicious.  The beverages are the envy of any five star restaurant.  The portions are generous, the food delicious and the service is fabulous.  We give The Field our highest casual dining rating.

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