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    Cronins Restaurant

    4.5 (170 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Seafood
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fish and chips
    Krystle K.

    What a cute place! Friendly service, good was great! Had the shepherds pie and fish and chips. Sat outside on a lovely patio and took in Killarney life!! Recommend!

    Calamari
    Larry D.

    Seated upstairs. Service was good. Food was excellent. I had the calamari and shepherds pie. I would recommend both. Toffee pudding dessert was delicious.

    Salmon
    Rebecca K.

    This restaurant came highly suggested as a place to stop and have a nice Irish dinner. My suggestion is to make reservations as they stay very busy. We start with a brie appetizer, which was so delicious. The brown bread with butter and a tomato paste was also quite good. I had the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. It was cooked to perfection! Service was excellence.

    Spinach and ricotta tortellini with garlic bread
    Tamira T.

    My husband really wanted steak and ale pie, then settled for Irish stew instead. Couldn't even find that locally without poor little lambs (ewww) so we went here where he got shepherd's pie. Said it was the best meal he's had in Ireland! So there's that... I had the spinach and ricotta tortellini and it was absolutely delicious. I liked how creamy the sauce was, and the flavor was on point. The seating area was small but we went just after four as we had a spa appointment later. The atmosphere was nice and our server was efficient as well. Overall we left there happy, so they get a five star from us. I hope you enjoy it as well.

    Rhubarb pie
    Dan D.

    Food, Service, and Ambience all superb. Would go again next time in town. Recommend by a friend Mike T, and well worth a visit.

    Shepherd's Pie (plus pepper)
    Monique S.

    The food was fantastic, service was impeccable and our waiter was incredible, personable. As for the atmosphere I loved the quaint feel. It had a vibe of anyone is welcome and you could be dressy or semi casual and feel welcome.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.!!!

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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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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    Great service and food Smaller restaurant. Call for reservation so you are not disappointed

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    Great food. Nice ambiance. Recommend. The owner had a cancellation and seated us immediately.

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    Great food & staff. Menu contains good variety of food and beverage. Staff was very attentive.

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    Amazing! Wonderful food, friendly staff, a fantastic experience! We highly recommended!

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    Murphy's - Beef and Guinness stew And stuffed chicken

    Murphy's

    4.2(112 reviews)
    0.0 km
    •€€

    Killarney Murphy's (Irish pub)…read moreWe luckily walked in and got a table without any problems It was 1800 hours Being from Texas we had to get guacamole/chips -- which were surprisingly good but they were expensive 15euros I ordered the beef and Guinness plate and was surprisingly served an incredible dinner--freshly colored vegetables, tender pieces of beef along with lucscious brown gravy and a scoop of mashed potatoes plus some brown bread The dish was so tasty that I used the accompanying brown bread to soak up as much gravy as possible ---I highly recommend this restaurant

    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.

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    Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House - Seafood Chowder.

    Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House

    4.8(100 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    A Fantastic Dining Experience at Bricin!…read more A huge shoutout to Johnny McGuire for making our evening unforgettable! My husband and I were on the lookout for a dinner spot and didn't realize we needed a reservation. Luckily, we stumbled upon Bricin around 6:30 pm, right at the peak of dinner time. We were warmly greeted by the staff and asked to wait just a bit to see if they could fit us in. After a brief 15 minutes, Johnny worked his magic and found us a lovely table for two. Our server, Elizabeth, was absolutely wonderful! She made us feel right at home as we settled in for what turned out to be an incredible meal. I chose the Pork Apricot, while my husband enjoyed the Oven Roasted Duck Breast, both accompanied by generous servings of fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes. Every bite was perfection! With our bellies full and happy, we left to continue our vacation adventure, but not without emphasizing how much we appreciated Johnny and the amazing team at Bricin. We truly felt the warmth of an Irish welcome. If you're in town, make sure to stop by--you won't regret it! #Bricin #DiningExperience #IrishHospitality #GratefulCustomer

    I made a reservation here and was seated right away. It has a charming atmosphere. Catherine was my…read moreserver and she couldn't have been more lovely! She actually brought me a photo book of Ireland that I could flip through while I was waiting for my meal. I got the three course dinner which was tasty and very filling. I would definitely recommend.

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    Porterhouse - Steak

    Porterhouse

    4.2(82 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    I had not intended to leave Georgia, where the Almighty provides a perfectly adequate misery in the…read moreform of red clay and summer heat, but I found myself in Killarney. It is a town that appears to have been constructed entirely out of damp wool and roaming Americans weeping over their distant ancestors. It was raining, naturally. It has been raining since the beginning of time in this country, a fact the locals accept with the grim fortitude one normally reserves for original sin. My bones, accustomed to being baked in the Milledgeville sun, were practically singing a dirge. I required meat, and I required it immediately, if only to anchor my soul to my body before the damp washed it away entirely. They directed me to a place called the Porterhouse. It is a name that implies a slab of beef large enough to induce a revelation, which I took as a sign of divine providence. Inside, it was a cavern of dark wood and comfortable booths, bustling with the sort of frantic, joyous noise you hear right before a tent revival gets out of hand. The hostess, a girl with the kind of bright, untroubled face that suggests she has not yet realized the world is fallen, led me to a corner table. The menu was extensive, boasting of prime Irish beef--a creature I suspect was raised in a pasture significantly greener than any patch of earth the Lord saw fit to put in the American South. There were also, heaven help us, modern vegetable concoctions on offer, an affliction I decided to ignore in the same way I ignore folks who claim they don't believe in the devil. I ordered the steak, medium rare, on the principle that meat should bleed just enough to remind you that something had to give up the ghost so you could have your dinner. When the plate arrived, it was not an elegant thing, but it was honest. The beef was flanked by onions and mushrooms that had been sautéed into a state of profound submission. I cut into it. The meat was tender, rich, and tasted of the heavy, rain-soaked earth of County Kerry. It was a good steak. Across the aisle, a family of four was making quick work of a towering plate of cheese and fried bread, eating with a gluttony that was entirely unselfconscious. I watched them chew, pondering the peculiar grace that allows humanity to find such violent comfort in the consumption of food, even while the sky outside continues to weep. I paid my bill and stepped back out into the drizzle. The Porterhouse did not offer me a vision of the saints, nor did it cure the damp in my joints. But it provided a thick cut of beef and a temporary reprieve from the cold, which, in this sodden, beautiful purgatory of a country, is as close to a miracle as one has any right to expect.

    Porterhouse is right on the main drag in Killarney, you can't miss it. It appears to be quite…read morefancy but it's actually quite welcoming for a couple with a 9-year old kiddo. The staff was very friendly and warm, the service was quick and seamless and the food was good but wouldn't say it was spectacular. It wasn't terribly pricey though so can get behind 'just good' food for a reasonable cost. Also, the layout of the place is really fun, lots of individual almost private dining rooms that make it a lot quieter even though it was packed to gills when we were there. Definitely worth a stop but probably not a place to go out of your way to visit.

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    Flesk Restaurant - Toffee pudding & Toblerone cheesecake

    Flesk Restaurant

    4.3(33 reviews)
    0.2 km
    •€€

    Stopped in for dinner and was seated promptly. We were given…read morethe specials menu along with the regular menu, wine list and special drink menu. We chose the prawn cocktail to start, roast supreme of chicken, and the 16 ounce t-bone. The prawn cocktail came in a large crystal serving dish with about 10 prawns covered in a Rose Marie sauce on a bed of lettuce. Prawns were well cooked, nice and tender, and sweet. Two slices of brown bread and butter. The chicken was lightly fried and came with a stuffing of thyme and spring onion, gravy and French fries. Chicken was well cooked, flavorful and juicy. The fries were nice and crispy. The t-bone was 16ounces and came with mushrooms, onions, onion rings and fries. The steak was cooked as requested, medium rare. The mushrooms were small button mushrooms with sautéed onions. Part of the steak was nice and tender but there were parts that were tough and grisly and fatty. It was okay but not something I would order again. The onion rings, 3, were heavily breaded, stuck together and were not appetizing to look at and definitely not to eat. The fries were nice and crispy and served very not. This was an okay meal but based on it I'm not sure we'd make a return trip. Seating was probably the most comfortable that we have found recently but the place is very noisy and makes it hard to hold a conversation. Service was mediocre in that once we got our main meal we didn't see a server to come back and check to see home things were. They were extremely busy so this might account for that but I'm not sure. .

    This place was so good and had plenty of seating. The prices are also reasonable and there is a…read morebar. Clean bathrooms.

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