Cronins in wonderful. The service is friendly and courteous, and the food is delicious and low priced. The Irish Salmon was so yummy, as was the pork steak and sirloin. We happened by this place and I'm so glad we did. It's some of the best food in Killarney. read more

Stopped here for dinner after a day driving around the Ring of Kerry. I had the shepherd's pie while my wife had the burger (the Irish do burgers much better than the English, probably because the meat is fresh). Both were excellent. Service was great and we commiserated with a gentleman and his grandson at the next table for a half hour over a Bailey's coffee and were never rushed. Would definitely visit again. read more

There was no wait for a table at 1pm on a Thursday. Everyone in my family of 5 loved their meal, and not only because we were starving after the hike up to Torc Waterfall! *Prawn Salad: Melt-in-your-mouth good. I am not the biggest fan of shrimp or lobster, but this tasted like an amazingly fresh blend of the two, even without the perfectly complementary sauce. *Bacon Burger: My brother has gotten a burger every day in Ireland and rated this as the best. *Shepherd's Pie: My sister gave it the thumb's up. *Stuffed turkey with squash/mash/cabbage special: My dad ate so much that he had regrets. *Coffee: Fresh. The only thing they could improve upon are the chips, but that seems to be a country-wide problem. I would definitely come back to Cronin's next time I'm in town! read more

LOVED CRONINS! We went here when staying in Killarney and the food was fabulous! Steak was cooked perfectly and they were very accommodating to my allergies. LOTS of Gluten free options! Great service and perfect location for walking around. read more

Roast was ok. Fish and chips were good but have had better in Ireland. Cider was great. My son had the Sheppard's pie was ok he said. We have had better pub food since we have been here. Not sure why this gets such great reviews read more

If I had to choose one word to describe the food here I would choose euphoric. Can't recommend the Brie starter enough. Family owned and operated, cozy little place. Very affordable, we didn't pay nearly what they deserved for this meal. read more

Our first visit to Killarney took us to Cronin's. On a Wednesday evening we were able to get a table with no wait. The service was outstanding whilst not limited to one server but still seamless. We started with a fried Brie cheese appetizer that was very light and flavorful. The main courses were Shepherd's Pie and Salmon Supreme. My spouse rated the Pie as on of the best she has ever had and was a generous portion. The Salmon Supreme was served on a bed of delicious asparagus that was perfectly prepared and firm. The salmon was quite moist and flakey. It was quite mild for salmon and the light white wine sauce complimented the fish very well. The wine list was limited but had the essentials both white and red. I also think the pricing was very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food and service received. read more

According to the reviews, my bf and I thought this place was going to be amazing. After a 40 min wait, we were seated upstairs. I ordered the sirloin medium and he order lamb chops from what I remember. Both our dishes were ordered medium and it came out medium well-well done. We were disappointed but wasn't sure if this is what we should expect here. The prices were on the pricier side, especially given the quality of the food. We walked away disappointed. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes? read more

Amazing food and amazing staff!!! Came here for our anniversary. All the way from San Diego California. read more

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I'm obsessed!!! If you're looking for the best Irish food you've ever had (and seriously the best in Killarney) then go to Cronins. Get dessert! read more

Great family owned place in the heart of Killarney. I ordered the pork steak with goat cheese and was surprised how delicious it was. The next day while taking a tour of the Ring of Kerry, the local driver recommended Cronins as a great place to eat. Good enough for the locals good enough for me! read more

Great shepherds pie and prices are reasonable! Loved the house salad too. Location is great near many cute shops in the town center. Wanted to try the salmon dish but the salmon is farm raised - I was told it's hard to find wild salmon in Ireland this time of year! read more

A wonderful dinner. Fresh, deliciously prepared fish. Shepherds Pie was great. Casual, not too fancy vibe. Good price!

A couple of people in Killarney recommended Cronin's Restaurant so we went to have some dinner. This is a family owned, traditional Irish restaurant that uses local ingredients. Nothing to dislike about that. We were seated in an upstairs dining room that was a fairly big space and had its own bar up there too. I ordered the house wine to start....I actually ordered the red and ended up with the white....but whatever, I like wine in general so I just drank it. My parents both got lasagna which I thought was odd but it seems to be on a lot of menus around. I am pretty sure I had whatever fish special they had going on. Everyone was pleased with dinner. Mine was served with mashed potatoes and vegetables and the lasagna was served with fries which amused my parents to no end. Service was friendly but again, I never got the hang of how to get their attention to get the bill. But I eventually managed to achieve this and the prices weren't bad. Most entrees are in the 12-16 Euro range unless you get a steak which is pretty good in a tourist town that could really amp up the prices. Definitely a solid Irish restaurant to try while you are in Killarney. read more

I decided to go to Cronin's to pay homage to my family name, and had a great evening in the process! I had the pork chop (€14), which was served with caramelised onions, an apple chutney and fresh veggies and mash. So delicious! My friend had the chicken supreme (€14), which had a very pleasant spicy kick to it. The red wine of the month was also great and was only €17. The staff were very friendly, but they stop serving food around 9:30 so arrive a bit early. Will be back! read more

Wonderful service and amazing food. We had Irish stew. Guinness beef stew annnnnd fish and chips - service was stellar. Staff friendly and Did not rush us even though they had people starting to line up. read more

Third generation family owned great Irish food. Steaks from local beef cows, fish of the day as usual, lamb or pork, plus some lasagna and other dishes, like prawns. Everything seems served w a potato... but isn't everything around here. Great food, atmosphere and service. See John the second at the door. This seems to be the top rated restaurant in these parts. read more

AMAZING! Our waiter John killed it and made our day! Literally gave us a map and made suggestions! We ate lunch and dinner here it was so good! read more

This was the best restaurant I have been to! My boyfriend and I were in town on vacation and decided to go here based on yelp reviews. We didn't realize how tiny it was and didn't make a reservation. However, the hostess was so kind and found a spot to fit us in. He even let us sit down at a reserved table to warm up and have a glass of wine before our table was ready! The salmon was amazing and the crème brûlée was out of this world! We are definitely happy we decided to go here. read more

Lightning fast friendly service! We sat down and had a drink in hand with in 2 minutes. The Garlic Ciabbatta appitizer was delicious! 2 large pieces, enough for two people. It was really good. I'd come back just for that. For my main dish I had the Shepard's Pie. It was also excellent. If I had more time in Killarney I would eat here again to try their other dishes. The fish & chips looked great. read more

This is the perfect family-owned restaurant. The food is outstanding and much more reasonably priced than at the pubs around it. Superb friendly service and a quiet atmosphere make for a delightful experience. We ate here twice and both meals were outstanding. The first evening I had the pork with goat cheese and chorizo, and my fiancé had the baked Irish smoked salmon with Gruyere cheese. Both were out of this world! The second evening was Thanksgiving. The fiancé had scrumptious stuffed turkey and ham, and I had the delicious crispy duck with ginger orange sauce. The whole bill with tea and a pint of Guinness was less than 40 euro. We especially appreciated the baskets of soda bread. If you're going to have standard pub fare, any pub in the area will do. But if you're a foodie, go to Cronin's! read more

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With a traditional menu but an atmosphere far elevated from that of a pub, Cronins was one of my favorite meals in all of Ireland. You must start with the hearty seafood chowder, bursting with lobster, sea bass, mussels, and shrimp. The lamb roast was perfection, and the sticky toffee pudding was the perfect ending. Service was excellent and the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality. read more

Great first meal in Ireland! Super seafood chowder, Roast of the Day and Fish and Chips! Staff was very friendly. Good ambiance. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place eat in Killarney. Note: WC is on second floor if you have mobility issues. read more

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Best garlic cheesy bread in Ireland. I'm from Gilroy, California - the "Garlic Capitol of the World" and I know quality garlic dishes. This ranks at the top. Service was excellent! read more

Decided to try this place out based on the amazing reviews... We were really disappointed. I'm not sure if we just ordered the wrong entrees? I had the beef burger... It was just meh. The fries were good, the burger was kinda weird tasting. Keep in mind, this was at the end of a two week Scotland/Ireland vacation and I was already seriously wary of the food so I was trying to order what I thought would be safe options. We tried the cheesy garlic bread which was so/so. There were two slices and one slice was basically burnt so we split the unburnt slice. My friend was very disappointed in her lamb entree. There was a duck special that looked good... I'd actually avoid this place. read more

They are racist here. Tried to come here twice and was turned away. The first night: The guy standing in the front door looked us up and down and said we needed a reservation and would have to wait an hour. There were 7 tables available. The second night we came an hour earlier and he looked us up and down again and didn't even look for seat availability and told us we would have to come back in a half hour, the place was literally empty I could see about 6 couples sitting and the rest was empty. And we are staying in the hotel across the street and can see other people just walk by look at a menu then get seated right away. I am sure the food is good based on the other reviews but I didn't travel across the world to be treated this poorly. * just a side note we looked very nice, I had on a button down Michael Kors jacket black pants and leather lace up ugg boots, hair pulled back in a pony tail... it's not like we looked like exhausted dirty travelers. But we did go to Danny man pub and it was amazing and so nice to be treated well. read more

Small pub restaurant where hubby and I shared a bowl of delicious vegetable soup plus shepherds pie, actually cottage pie as it was made with beef, topped with mashed potatoes, served with a small side salad and fries. Irish soda bread and butter was also provided which is brown bread raised with baking soda instead of yeast. Very tasty food, responsive service, at 4 pm on a Friday afternoon. Limited menu at that time of day, but the regular menu is more extensive and available after 5 pm. read more

Nice server. Very friendly staff. We got the fried brie. It was good. It came with bread. Would have been better with crackers or toasted bread. We also got the lamb. It was OK. A little over cooked. The Killarney blonde ale was excellent. I would try another restaurant before trying Cronins again. read more

Good Irish cuisine, simple with local ingredients wonderful service. The prices are very reasonable. Had the lamb cutlets and Phil had the trio of fish both we would recommend as the were done to perfection and the rhubarb crumble is a great way to end your meal. A table near to us complained about their meal, one dis was the same as mine which I found no fault with. The food here is not made to impress but is satisfying and tasty, I would go back. read more

I had the pork steak and the goat cheese on toast it was the best pork I ever eat ! This place is out of this world 5 star service 5 star food you can't ask for any better . This place is very down to earth home feeling and family run A+ all the . read more

This was a good meal but unfortunately nothing special. Very cute/clean inside the restaurant and would be perfect for a romantic night but the food was just average. It was the only meal we had on our week long trip to Ireland that tasted touristy/commercial, rather than homemade. We had the seafood chowder, leg of lamb and burger. Wanted to love it based on reviews. Thought Murphy's across the street was much better. read more

Just coming from Dublin, we looked on Yelp to find a place for dinner and chose Cronin's based on fellow Yelpers' input. We all agreed that the food was painfully uninspired, under-seasoned and just plain ordinary. Nothing was inedible - just wondered what other yelpers saw that we all didn't. The one exception was the seafood soup starter which came out hot, rich and full of good flavor. I had vegetarian vegetable curry which had a lot of characteristics of bad Indian food - overcooked vegetables, no option for protein (is tofu unknown here?!?) and nondescript but pleasant curry. Whiskey selection looked good but a limited beer menu. Wait staff seemed too distracted and busy, orders came from the kitchen for tables that arrived and were seated after us. Not terrible service, just haphazard. We all agreed that Yelp got this one wrong. read more

This restaurant was very delicious with great service. I had the fish and chips and it was very fresh. The Cronins Cider was also very good and I would definitely recommend if you are a fan of Ciders! Super great location as well. read more

I had the Shepard's Pie. It was excellent. Minced beef, carrots, and potatoes. It was very good. My wife had the fish and chips. She said it was the best she has ever had. In short the food was excellent. Music (not live) was great, was not too loud. Atmosphere was great too. read more

My wife and I had a wonderful dinner tonight at Cronin's. A very diverse menu with many fine specials. My wife had their crispy duck and I had their pork chops and both were very well done. The crab leg starters were excellent. Great and reasonable wine special . Mostly locals dining here. Great Irish coffee and fine fudge cake with ice cream for desert. We have already book for 2 nights from now to go back. This place is worth a visit! read more

I went here with my family as a party of 9 people. They seated us within a few minutes and had our drinks to us right away. Service was great and the lamb was outstanding! read more

We chose this place because of its amazing Yelp reviews and were not disappointed. I had the Hot Irish Smoked Salmon and it is easily in the top 5 of best meals I've had in my life. For dinner my husband and I split the GF brownie since my hubs is gluten-free and it was also one of the best GF desserts we've ever had. The atmosphere is definitely more reserved compared to the normal pub dinners in Ireland, but it's seriously quality food that I wish I could have again! read more

Stopped in here late for a wee bit of sweets after our dinner. Super friendly staff and delicious desserts, not to mention the irish coffee highly recommend the rubarb crumble and apple pie! read more

Great service, excellent food! I had the duck and it was incredible! Crime brûlée was fantastic too. Definitely be sure to make a reservation - it is difficult to get a table even on a week night. read more

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Nice place. I had chowder and trio of seafood. She had lamb. Food really good. Nice pint of Guinness. Deserts were really good and great value for €€€ read more