We had high hopes for CellarOne based on the reviews. Although service, live music, and ambience…read morewere very nice, our meals were a huge let down. Our salad lacked flavor. The duck leg was highly recommended by our server who said that the meat just melts off the bone. It was anything but. The meat was so tough I could barely cut and chew it... and left almost all of it on my plate. It was served with very tiny slivers of sweet potato chips with odd tasting berries. When I complained to the server (who had been absent a while), she apologized and said I wished I had told her sooner... but I couldn't find her. The stone bass was thick and bland tasting. The one saving grace was the brownie dessert.

The room I booked at our Killarney hotel, The Ross, came with daily breakfast and one dinner at…read moretheir restaurant, CellarOne. The restaurant is one level below the trendy and beautiful bar and lounge, and has a stunning upscale ambience, not industrial, but warm and welcoming. As with many restaurants in Ireland, they offer a two or three-course prix fixe menu; here it was 29 or 39 euro, a quarter to a third higher than the usual run-of-the-mill place. But it was definitely worth it, even if it hadn't been included with our room. Ours was the two-course; we could choose either a starter or dessert, so we had starters. Mine was the spinach/rocket/strawberry/walnuts/fried goat cheese salad. I don't like rocket (we call it arugula), and it was no problem to have that changed to lettuce. It came with a raspberry walnut dressing, and was delicious. My husband chose Risotto over an Arrabbiata/tomato jam sauce. They turned up as three plump Italian rice balls, and the dish was equally delectable. My husband had the Linguine Pasta for his main. It was outstanding, and I wish I'd ordered it, too. But I picked the prawns. I had high hopes, since everything else had been so good. Alas, they were awful, with a strange, unidentifiable taste, not quite iodine-y although, since I've never dined on iodine, maybe that's what it was. The manager, Miriama, was apologetic and so willing to swap it for something else, but I was already full and was satisfied with a very good cup of coffee. If this hadn't been marred by the terrible prawns, it would have been a 5-star rave. But overall, the dining experience was so lovely, and the service and ambience so good, that I have to give it 4.

The Yew Tree serves locally sourced food in a European cuisine style, and we had an excellent…read moredinner here. We both started with an asparagus pea veloute that was perfectly balanced. Then I had duck and my companion had lamb. It was terrific. The menu also came with desert and some small tastes. There are two complete menus presented at two price points, Euro 55 and 45. The room literature also shows a vegetarian menu served at the Yew Tree -- I guess you would need to ask for that. BTW, the breakfast buffet was quite nice as well.

The Yew Tree is fantastic! I ate here several times and it…read morewas outstanding each time. Amuse bouche: foie gras mousse royale & cherry espuma mousse served in a brilliant turquoise blue half moon bowl. Sweet Corn soup poured from a tiny glass teapot into a bowl swirled with sweet corn and basil purée. Smoked salmon under a glass dome filled with a smidgen of heavenly smelling smoke that erupts up into the air when glass is lifted. Nice thick slice of fish served with tiny cubes of beet, thin pickled cucumber, and tiny purple flowers. Ham hock terrine apple and pastry crisp. Seared scallops with pork croquette, and carrots in accompaniment. Carrots Sliced paper thin and pickled, baby carrots, carrot purée. monk fish with crispy potatoe encircled round, prawn, carrot,coconut and pea risotto. Great menu and very nice wine list.

We walked by Land to Sea restaurant on Friday and saw that it was very crowded so we booked the…read moreearly bird reservation for Saturday evening. This was done through email on their website and was seamless. This restaurant is on its way to a Michelin star, in my opinion. I'm maybe not a total foodie, but I have eaten in many excellent restaurants and this is among them. All the food we were served seemed to be local and freshly prepared. Even down to the house pickles. Every part of each dish was curated and prepared with thought. The flavors all worked together seamlessly and the dishes were beautiful to look at and to eat. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable, and gracious in answering all of our questions. And we had many of them considering we are not locals and we were fascinated with their creations and selections of food. I highly recommend land to Sea restaurant if you're in Dingle. It would not surprise me if it soon earns a star and you will not be able to get a reservation. Go now!

Walked in without a reservation and luckily got a table for 2. The hostess was not friendly, she…read morewas quite rude. That being said, she was not Irish (every Irish person we came in contact with were lovely!). She sat us and told us the soup was Tomato bisque and I was very excited because it's one of my favorites and I'm a vegetarian (not vegan). There was an early special and you could choose 2 or 3 options. I chose the soup and a fish dish. It did take quite a while for a server to show up and take our order. It then took a long time to get our drinks and it wasn't very busy at that point. The soup was delivered and it was lamb stew. I understand mistakes can happen. The server said I could choose something else on the menu and I didn't see anything that was vegetarian or that I liked. I said the fish alone would be fine. I did not like it at all. It wasn't flavorful. I'm sorry, I know it's an unpopular opinion as I saw many 5 star reviews, but I am very surprised that this is a Michelin restaurant. I would like to add that my husband really enjoyed his meal and the atmosphere was great. Maybe a bad night for them? Or maybe I was just hangry.

2025 June 25: 1) chef chicken and bacon salad 2) seafood chowder 3) rack of Kerry lamb medium rare…read more4) grilled sea bass. Food is really great all round. 2025 June 26: 1) soup of the day : French onion soup 2) chef chicken and bacon salad 3) 10 oz Irish fillet steak 4) chef homemade cheesecake

Service is slow but adorable/. Food is amazing! So, go with some time on your hands and enjoy a…read moregreat meal.

Amazing. Definitely understand why they have a Michelin star!! Fixed menu that is thoughtful and…read moreexceptionally well prepared. Go -- if you can score a coveted reservation!

Best restaurant in Cork. Nestled in the heart of Kinsale, Bastion is a wonderful food experience…read morethat surprises you at every turn. We tried the 5 course tasting menu which was an eye opening experience. I will let the pictures speak for themselves. Total cost was 125e per person, that included wine @75e and tip.

Lunch today was delicious I chose plaice , so tasty and very well presented. Very hospitable staff…read moreand the bar and restaurant decor was very welcoming . I highly recommend.

We were traveling from the states and staying in a nearby hotel in Tralee. Looking for a close…read morerestaurant to our hotel and the locals mentioned Gallys. Just a short walk and we were greeted as we entered. Service and food were great and we all had different items from their menu. I enjoyed the fish and chips and also took bites from their steak sandwich! The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff were engaging and helpful with menu suggestions and dessert options. Also took time to enjoy a pint with my entree! Cheers.

One of my few 5 star ratings in the world. We joked we'd probably fly back here (from America)…read morejust to eat that meal again. If you like lamb chops you must get there here! Best I've ever had, anywhere.

We were looking for a place to eat and the hotel recommended Rachel's. The front desk described it…read moreas a place where the chef (a famous Irish TV chef) wants to cook local, fresh, in season food. Sounded great to us. The space itself is nice enough. It is very open with plenty of seating and you don't feel squished. It did feel a bit too modern for my taste, but that is just a personal opinion. The service was ok. They messed up my order, but she quickly corrected that mistake. There was no offer to remedy that mistake though, which I felt might have made a difference. The food was good. Very well made and well seasoned. It didn't particularly blow me away as anything new or outstanding though. It reminded me a lot of a good restaurant in Southern California. I had the pumpkin ravioli, which was a special that night. It was good, but I've had better. I also had their fresh cheese/tomato salad, which again was good, but I've had better. Still we were all impressed and quite happy at the end of the meal. I would go back if I found myself in Cork. 96/100

Service is excellent environment in the bar area is Clean quite great view overlooking the river…read moreLee 3 stars because as I find with all foods in Ireland very bland no spice at all and low on flavors

Now I normally don't go for steak as I'm traditionally not a fan but when hearing about Eco it was…read morehighly recommended to me to try their steaks. Never thought I would fall in love with streak until this dining experience! I think about this dish all the time and make it a must to go back and enjoy it again. Not to mention I was introduced to my favorite and go to red wine at this restaurant, so Eco has a special place in my heart. The restaurant is in a fairly busy section of Douglas but was able to find parking after circling a couple times. The restaurant is pretty small and can be a bit crowded and in true European fashion, toasty and warm. Eco is a great restaurant that many including myself enjoy and make a point to go to whenever in the area!

We stopped in based on a recommendation from a coal shop owner, and we are so glad we did. Every…read moredish was fantastic. The service was great and the atmosphere, although a bit cramped, was very enjoyable. I'm glad we went early in our trip because it means we can go back!

Excellent choice food was very good service was spot on our waitress was checking in every couple…read moreminutes The Decor is beautiful clean but very noisy it's always a full house make sure to call ahead walking in and expect a table slight chance

Not a lot of restaurants in this area but the Brook is definitely worth a try, which you will…read morenotice when you pass the flood lit exterior. Fabulous restaurant with amazing food. All dishes can be recommended and try to sit at table in this delightful restaurant with a view of babbling brook which, not surprisingly, passes around the building. We went at night but I'll bet it is even nicer when light outside. Service impeccable and charming.