Had a fabulous late (8:30pm) dinner at Fishy Fishy last night and the restaurant was still packed…read moreand turning away folks without reservations. Ambiance was classy and we also did not feel inappropriately dressed in our jeans and sweatshirts (having just traveled from the Highlands in Scotland to Edinburgh to Dublin to Kinsale in a single day!) Service was chatty and friendly and kind. It was a bit noisy but not so much so that my partner and I could not hear each other. The food I had was fantastic: - Caesar salad - 5**/5 this is hands down the best Caesar salad I've ever had. I know that sounds weird to rate a basic Caesar but the lettuce was crisp and fresh and the dressing with just the right anchovy balance and ratio to the leaves and I loved the croutons (I usually skip them). Big enough for two to share. - special monkfish filets with beetroot - 5/5 outstanding dish with delicate flavors and two generous filets, especially good if you like beets! Came with crispy potatoes in a side dish which I appreciated because the beets didn't get them wet and they stayed crispy - west cork scallops 4/5, 8 generous scallops in the dish on an English pea risotto only downgraded because the risotto was not fully cooked - the rice was a bit crunchy in spots - strawberries and cream dessert - 4/5, only because for 9.95 that's a lot for a small bowl of berries and I do compare my strawberries to California farm fresh ones so that's a tough comparison Loved Kinsale and loved Fishy Fishy and hope to be back to both!

We had an overall awful and very expensive dinner last night at this highly rated Kinsale…read morerestaurant. Our family of 7 travelers waited over an hour for our main dishes. The waiter said there was a problem in the kitchen. My daughter in law's steak was severely undercooked. The arancini was not cooked enough. The first round of this appetizer was cooked well. We ordered 2 more of this dish. The rice in this round of rice balls was undercooked and crunchy. The lobster bisque was the best food I ate here. It went downhill from the first round of appetizers. The food was mostly average. We expected much more from this highly rated restaurant. The manager never came over to asked about our experience.. The wait staff seemed very stressed. We didn't ask but there was no adjustment offered to our bill and we ordered 3 rounds of drinks. Not worth the wait. Not worth the money. A big disappointment.

If you're in Cork and consulting Yelp for a place for dinner - don't hesitate, but make a…read morereservation. Great food with locally sourced ingredients and excellent friendly service.

Good family lunch stop…read more We arrived at 2pm and were seated w/ a party of 6 immediately. They accommodated my son's request for 2 beef patties on plate. 4.0 - Fries (crispy) 4.0 - Sweet potato fries 2.5 - Beef Burgers (ok - kind of bland plus a funky meatloaf taste) 4.0 - Iced Cafe Latte Clean bathroom (with strangely small sinks ). Service was attentive and accommodating.

A hidden gem in kinsale! Across from the Spaniard, down an unassuming staircase, lies an amazing…read moremodern restaurant with breathtaking harbor views. The atmosphere is bright, fresh, and vibrant. The menu options were varied and intriguing and reasonably priced. The food itself was astounding! Beautifully plated and well portioned. Even the complimentary bread service was was remarkable. Wine list was also nicely curated. We ordered a bowl of lobster bisque as a starter. We both ordered the beef short rib as a main course, and we ordered roasted root vegetables as a side dish. We also had a bottle of French Pinot noir as our wine. All of the food was delicious and beautifully plated and presented. The service was as expected in a European restaurant. While while we were too full for dessert ourselves, the desserts that passed by us looked amazing! We made note to come again to try them--hopefully that will happen someday! Highly recommend.

My wife and I got the "early bird special," which was a three-course prix fixe. She had the sirloin…read morewith peppercorn sauce, which was very good and which I would recommend. I, however, had the short rib. It was too salty and just not very good. I didn't finish it. The apple crumble à la mode was good, but not nearly as good as the apple tartine we had at Mulcahy's in Kenmare last night. My wife was much happier with her hazelnut ice cream. In fairness, the lobster bisque was better than my main course, but I was a bit disappointed it didn't have a shred of lobster meat in it. Hence, the mixed review. She liked her meal, but I was not crazy about mine.

The staff were warm & welcoming and despite the place being busy we were well looked after and…read moreasked if everything was ok on a few occasions. We were delighted with how the staff were very accommodating & attentive etc. we both had the beer battered cod & chips which melted in your mouth and cooked to absolute perfection. There's something special about a restaurant that has supreme confidence in providing quality dishes on a consistent basis. 10/10 for food, service and ambience.

I came without a reservation, but they were able to seat me outside. I loved the seafood chowder. I…read morealso got the crab roll, but I didn't love that. There's a lot of good people watching outside!

Came here with one mission: oysters…read more I only tried their oysters, and they were genuinely unique and amazing. Fresh, clean, and the kind of flavour that makes you pause for a second like... wow, ok. I didn't have a reservation, but I had a serious oyster craving, and the manager was kind enough to fit me in. That alone deserves a thank you. Service was good, friendly, and attentive without hovering. The atmosphere was great too, lively and comfortable, perfect for a quick treat or a casual seafood stop.

This is a must visit in Cork. We went for dinner and were seated comfortable upstairs. For parties…read moreof 6 or more, it is a modified prix fix in which each person chooses a starter, main and dessert. To start they bring "snacks" to the table which includes fish nuggets, potato chips, and marinated olives. The fish nuggets were absolutely great and served with a basil aioli. For starters I highly recommend the unusual oyster pate. Smooth subtle and perfect. For mains we went with the John Dory which was wonderful. And they bring sides family style. The colcannon was the standout side. What I wouldn't have given to take it home for a fried egg breakfast. The dessert was caramelized white chocolate and ice cream. Amazing way to top off a superb evening. The servers were over the top great. Attentive, sense of humor and knowledge. A Michelin star is probably in their future if they even care about that because they have received so many accolades.

The food here is really good. We were give a mushroom pate courtesy of the chef and it was amazing…read more The chicken was so tasty and the steak was cooked perfectly. The staff was really friendly. They could have checked on our table more. I felt like we finished dinner and it was quite some time before she came back my girlfriend was picking on a salad but that's because we were just waiting. The decor is really nice and the place looks fancy, I think taking a date here wouldn't be a bad idea. The problem I had was it was so damn hot in there. Like turn the ac on. I get that its normally a little chilly at night but the resturant is on the second flopor and in a warm night its sweltering. I felt disgusting sitting at the table I think having a cooler environment might have tip this to having another star.

We stopped here for lunch after touring the Jameson Distillery. The service was wonderful, we had a…read morefriendly and attentive waitress, the food was INCREDIBLE! - Just overall a fantastic experience. The dining room is casual and we'll decorated and the menu has several options. The seafood was all around delicious, expertly cooked and so fresh and flavorful. If we find ourselves back in Middleton again we'll definitely come back.

Stopped by Dino's during a day trip to Kinsale! My friend and I were very hungry and very eager to…read moretry the fish and chips from here per the recommendation of our tour guide. There was a small line that we waited in but it gave us to be sure with what we were ordering. Naturally, we opted for some good ole fish and chips. We noticed some benches down the block so we took our food there to eat and people watch. Everything was very delicious! My friend and I were quite hungry so we quickly ate everything on our plate. The fish was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Between the salt, vinegar, and tartar sauce it hit the spot. The chips were hot and went perfectly with the meal. Overall, I had an efficient but yummy experience at Dino's. Definitely a great place to grab a quick bite.

We ate lunch here while in kinsale. It was recommended to us as the best fish and chips in Ireland…read more Maybe that's true. I don't know. The batter was sweet on the fish and there was a mound of chips. So, maybe?

Wanting a healthier lunch we got just one order of fish & chips this time and one of beet salad and…read moresplit them between the two of us. Both were excellent. The fish was hake. This was easily the best of the four fish&chips we've tried so far in Ireland. Outstanding actually. The batter had the most perfect crunchy texture, wasn't too thick, and it adhered well. The fish was just-off-the-boat fresh, flaky and cooked just right. The portion was enormous - two fillets, one large and one medium, with a relatively small portion of good fries. The tartar sauce was tangy with tiny chopped pickles. Vinegar was available at the table. This was served with a small salad of lettuces, spinach, scallions, and onions. Price was surprisingly low given the portion, right around average for fish&chips in our experience so far. We ordered the entree salad with the locally made goat cheese add-on for a small extra charge. More excellent leafy greens, beets in small cubes, pomegranate seeds, picked onions, candied nuts and plenty of chèvre in large pieces. It was pre-dressed with vinaigrette and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Very good, a far better choice for us than two orders of fried fish. Also on the menu were 3 other kinds of fish (monkfish, black sole, and plaice), each prepared differently. Shrimp scampi, seafood au gratin, and steamed mussels rounded out the seafood section. Oysters are on the menu but they weren't available that day. Other than seafood there were also burgers (beef and veggie), chicken wings, soup of the day, chowder, a steak, lasagna, pan roasted duck breast, cannelloni, liver paté, spring roll, and more. So a very extensive menu here, and not just the same things found everywhere. Sadly we didn't have room to try their desserts, which included sticky toffee pudding, banoffi pie, flourless chocolate cake, and meringue pie with raspberries and ice cream. They were hard to pass up.

food: 4.5/10 ambiance: 7/10…read moreservice:6/10 overall 6/10 honestly the most bland fish and chips I have had- it wasnt flavorful and just mid. I think you can find better elsewhere In this little town. the oysters was good yet we had better in Galway which felt fresher. basic service- had to wait some time to order and to get served