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Cronins Restaurant

4.5 (162 reviews)
ModerateIrish, Seafood
Closed 12:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Sticky toffee
Susan C.

Recommendation from a tour guide and glad we called to make a reservation. The food is spot on. We ordered the fried Brie with plum compote, the shepherd's pie and the curry with chicken and finished off with the sticky toffee. Everything was fantastic and the service was incredible. The place is small so do make a reservation or you won't be able to get in. Great location and will be back the next time I'm back in for a visit.

Cronins Cider
John T.

Lives up to the great reviews! We came here close to closing time (30 min before) and they graciously served us. The fish and chips were authentic, with the mushy peas and good portion size. The Cronin's cider was a great complement too. Would come back!

Menu July 2024
Melissa L.

A very popular restaurant in Killarney downtown that seems to be much liked amongst the locals. Everyone I asked about this spot noted it was a great family restaurant that valued serving up home cooking, good food. Word had clearly spread about this spot over the years and amongst tourists as well as you definitely need a recommendation for dinner. Attempted to do a walk in which wasn't possible for inside seating and wasn't as keen on being on the street. However, made a dinner reservation for the following day and it was easy peasy. Staff are definitely on it here and very nice. From the front doorman/host to the wait staff and bartender everyone was kind. Good service and I agree with others reviews that it's got a family vibe. Definitely an Italian meets Irish "Sunday family dinner" type of feel. The menu is just that, classic Irish fare like fish n chips and Shepards pies, from lasagna to tortellini pasta. They also have some classics like roasts, lamb shanks, and steaks. A diverse menu and very cozy dishes. The complimentary bread is delicious with the crushed tomato spread. Can't get enough! For my dish I had the cheese and spinach tortellini which was pretty darn good. 4/5 stars. A nice vegetarian dish but nice and cheesy and flavorful. Garlic bread sealed the deal on it being a great dish. Their cocktail list is minimal I will note. At first I was a little disappointed but honestly there are so many bars in Ireland sometimes it's nice to just go to a spot that isn't focused on the booze. I tried the dingle donkey mainly because the name was cute, it's basically a Moscow mule. Classic cocktail. They do have a small wine list and beers for those interested. Prices are very reasonable here! Two alcoholic beverages and two mains for under 55 euros. The meals were tasty and filling. This is definitely a great little dinner spot to add to your list when in Killarney downtown, just make sure to get a reservation so that you can sit inside as the old school Italian ambiance is what makes it.

Best Sheppard's Pie !

Lovely atmosphere, excellent food and friendly as well as professional staff. Highly recommend making reservations.

Shepherds pie
Theresa A.

Swift and delicious. Nice staff and lovely atmosphere. Shepherds pie was great! Perfect serving after a long day

Recently took a trip to Ireland asked a few of the vocals of a good restaurant for Irish food and they recommended this place. Outstanding service outstanding food. I would recommend this and I would go there again very polite great waiter. It's very quaint little place.!!!

Surf and Turf
Anthony W.

Definitely feels like a family place. When we went here recently they were a ton of families dining and a lot of old people. But the bottom line was that the place was full. We had made a reservation a couple hours before we arrived so we didn't have to wait long to get seated. When we were sat down I took a look around and it honestly reminded me of an old Italian restaurant at home. Lots of white walls but still a nice enough place. The service was pretty good despite how busy it was. Our waitress definitely checked on is enough and was professional and what not but lets talk about the food. The steak wasn't bad. It had decent flavor but it was just a bit too over cooked. I always ask for Medium Rare for the chance that they either 1. Get it right or 2. It comes out Medium and I am totally fine with that too also long as the flavor is there. But unfortunately neither of those scenarios happened. I think I'm also just spoiled a little bit at home. When I think Surf and Turf I immediately think of Steak and Lobster but it's cool. The surf can be any kind of good Seafood these days. I love shrimp but these were kind of underwhelming. They definitely weren't overcooked but i just was expecting something more than just a butter soak. All in all I had a decent experience at Cronins. I loved how nice everyone is. Out of all the meals in Ireland, I feel like this wasn't top of my list but I definitely would give them a shot again if I had the opportunity.

Steak
Alicia P.

Service and food were amazing. All the food we ordered was delicious. We started with the seafood chowder and then had the steak, lasagna, salmon, and tortellini amongst the group of us. Definitely recommend coming for a wonderful dinner with the family. Wonderful atmosphere, they make you feel at home here.

Marie B.

We were starving, so were pleasantly surprised when we found Cronins. Not a lot of choices for food in this area. I got a hamburger, and Mr B got the curry special. Both were good tasting, but overcooked in our opinion. One of our friends got the fish and chips, and was very pleased. Large portions at this place. Friendly service too!

Fish and Chips
Aydin K.

Excellent traditional seafood and wonderful service. Had my first proper meal here in Ireland yesterday. The prawn salad and fish & chips all were prepared tastefully and had quality ingredients. Great spot for a bite to eat at reasonable prices when in Killarney.

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Amazing burgers. Service was excellent. Make a reservation if you can. If you must Sitting outside is fine in cool weather due to heaters.

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Food was great. Service was outstanding. Very comfortable and quiet. A very nice menu with Irish food. Very nice desserts.

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Very friendly staff and great food. They had plenty of gluten free options including a gluten free brownie for dessert.

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Great service and delicious food. Family owned business with a great location, small cozy and very welcoming. Highly recommend for a visit.

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The Mad Monk - Thai Fish Cakes

The Mad Monk

(44 reviews)

While we were only in Killarney for a couple of days/nights, we made it point to enjoy as many…read morelocal spots as possible. This meant loosened belts and full bellies most of our time in the city and we couldn't have been happier! On our second night in town, we were after an early dinner as we had plans at another local pub later in the evening. After a stroll around town, Mad Monk was the spot! Apparently Quinlan's is a small chain with several spots around Ireland, and after popping in, we can tell why. The thing that stood out the most for us at Mad Monk was the freshness of all the goods, specifically the seafood. I enjoy a good grilled or pan seared fish filet, but being in Ireland, it was my mission to try as many fish and chips as I could, and Mad Monk was next on the list! Before we dove into our mains, we did order one of the only non-seafood dishes on the menu, the braised beef croquettes. They were absolutely tasty, and set up our mains very well! We both went with the traditional fish and chips. The fish was perfectly fried and flaky and the tartar sauce was *chefs kiss*! I will say, as with most chips around the island, the chips were a bit underwhelming. They were slightly crispy and fluffy inside, but I am not a huge fan of steak fries and they definitely could have used a bit more seasoning. Service was solid, efficient and friendly. The space is quaint, bright and sleek. Lots of woods and blues, which definitely give the vibes of seafood. Overall, Mad Monk was a solid spot and one we glad we visited during our short stay in Killarney!

Wondering through town looking for a very late lunch. The menu outside looked great but the time…read moresaid 1700. It was 1500 and told us to come in. Seated at a six top in the front window vestibule (great view). Offered water and coctails immediately. We all started with a white seafood chowder filled with seafood, mussels,shrimp, and white fish. It was the best chowder we had in Ireland and rivaled Bostons best. All of our entrees were exceptional Great cheerful service. Very highly recommended Slainte

Kitty O’Se’s - Perfect fish and chips!

Kitty O’Se’s

(31 reviews)

Top notch dining at Kitty's. This is your spot for an upscale seafood restaurant in Killarney,…read morewhether you are craving mains from the sea or land or both. I visited with family, and although we showed up a half hour ahead of our reservation they were able to accommodate and seat us right away. My family had been in search of a quality serving of oysters during our Ireland trip and took the opportunity here without a doubt. There are several options to order them and you can order as little as three at a time, which is nice since some places only do half dozen increments. The waitstaff was attentive and we even had the manager helping as well, although they did not always keep up with our quick wine drinking as well had to remind them to pour more wine a few times. A patron even pulled the fire alarm on accident but the manager quickly turned it off before it became a distraction. I would recommend Kitty's to any tourist looking for a higher quality meal on their trip like we were.

A good tourist town restaurant specializing in seafood and steak. Fish and chips prepared…read moreperfectly and served piping hot. "Sea bass" served with a nice pomegranate mango topping, fried half potatoes and steamed vegetables. Both were good. Murphys beer on tap for those tired of Guinness. Service efficient but not chatty. Ambiance is pretty plain. Nothing special. The music is American country, which is a little odd. Food was the highlight.

Flesk Restaurant - Dingle Hake

Flesk Restaurant

(30 reviews)

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We were recommended this restaurant by the B&B we are staying at and food-wise it didn't…read moredisappoint. We starting with a fish cake, that was quite good and included a tangy sweet sauce and a small salad with it. We got the fish cake as the first course of a two-course special. The main entreé was a Hake fish. It was an incredibly light and flaky white fish, that was served with a side salad and side of mash. There were two filets, however it appears one of the filets was not de-boned, which required some extra work on my part. Though, the flavor was fantastic. The sticky toffee pudding was mostly okay, but there was a burnt bitterness to it that was a touch off-putting. Ultimately, it was still satisfactory. Unfortunately, the service here was quite slow. It was difficult to get a waiter's attention for a dessert menu, and I was unable to flag down a waiter to put in my dessert order. After a few failed attempts I went up to the bar to do so. ...And to get the card machine to pay. Also, it really speaks to if you're in a touristy section of town when there's a notice about gratutites not being included. And it was only the 2nd time in my two weeks here that I was asked if I'd like to add a tip. I realize the tone of this review is rather negative because of the bad service on the night, but the food itself was rather good, despite being pricey for the portion provided. The quality of the fish alone is holding onto that fourth star by a thread. Would've been an easy five if the service was up to snuff though.

We were super happy with our dinner at Flesk! The food was amazing, we loved the fresh oysters and…read morefish and chip meal! They also had a great wine list. The service was awesome even with how busy it was. The inside of the restaurant was super cute and they had a lot of different seating options! It's located right in the heart of Killarney and easy to get to!

Murphy's

Murphy's

(110 reviews)

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This review is for the restaurant not the pub. We came for lunch and found all the usual Irish pub…read moreofferings. The pie of the day, not on the menu, was steak and kidney, which I had to try "for research purposes". The pastry crust extended to the sides and bottom so it fully enclosed the filling and was served "freestanding". Crust and gravy were excellent. In the filling, both the steak and the kidneys were plentiful. My research completed, I probably wouldn't order it again; just give me the steak - no more kidneys please! Nevertheless I did enjoy and finished it. This was served with decent fries and a truly excellent green salad: a variety of leafy greens, radishes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and pre-dressed with a vinaigrette. The wife had the Beef & Guinness Casserole, served with brown bread. Along with steak there were also plentiful veggies (root vegetables and celery) and mashed potatoes in the center. She liked it. I tried it and agreed. I would get that next time. I had a Jameson Old Fashioned to drink and it was the best Old Fashioned I've had in some time. The unusually large twisted orange peel probably contributed and it may have had more than the customary amount of bitters. The wife's tea was amusingly served with a knitted "cozy" keeping the teapot hot. For dessert we shared a Sticky Toffee Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream, attractively presented with a dusting of sugar, whipped cream, and a ground cherry complete with its leaves. I'd rate it second among the three I've tried so far. Would certainly order it again. As for the pub I can't say. It has a reputation for good traditional Irish music every night but unfortunately not until 9:30, way too late for us. Sadly we're just not pub people.

Murphy's has great character and friendly service. It's a pub and a restaurant, but the atmosphere…read moreis definitely dark and pub-like. Very noisy when busy, but that's part of the fun! Music starts at 9pm. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had fish and chips, the stuffed chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Washed it all down with a couple of Guinness and a Red Spot whiskey! It was a lovely meal.

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