Had a fantastic experience at this cozy pub in Dingle! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere…read morewas warm and welcoming--exactly what you hope for in a traditional Irish pub. I have to give a special shoutout to the vegan burger--it was absolutely outstanding. Perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and thoughtfully put together with great toppings and a delicious bun. It's not always easy to find a truly satisfying vegan option in a pub, but this one exceeded expectations. The veg soup was also really good--comforting, hearty, and clearly homemade. And the salad greens were incredibly fresh and crisp, which added a nice, light balance to the meal. Great food, friendly service, and a lovely setting. I'd definitely come back next time I'm in Dingle!

Gayle and I recently came here for Lunch on a "typical" rainy Dingle Day. We had wandered over to…read moreMain Street to shop at the An Gailearaí Beag (West Kerry Crafts Guild) and Fado Antiques, of which the person there recommended Paul Geaney's Bar and Restaurant. We were seated at a nice booth, and next to an interesting group of folks speaking French. Our waitress was fun and engaging, even when she told us that they were out of Smithwicks. I gladly chose a glass of Rockshore Lager instead. My Lunch choice was an Open Ploughman, as it looked interesting and wanted to avoid yet another Irish meal featuring potatoes. That was pretty tasty, as was Gayle's Prawn and Salmon dish. Nice place!

James Long is where Gayle, Fern, Don, and I had our first Lunch in Dingle. Our choice was somewhat…read morerandom as there are a lot of pubs in this popular tourist town. As we were here at the tail end of the season, finding a table was a little easier. We sat in a relatively small downstairs, and realizing that there's much more space in various other places within this place. We all chose the soup and sandwich combination, plus 2 Smithwicks Red, a Dick Mack IPA, and a glass of Chardonnay for Gayle. The Toasted Sourdough Special and James Long's Signature Toasted Special choices were both tasty, as was the Chowder and whatever the soup of the day was. Table service was friendly, welcoming, and efficient.

Enjoyed a late dinner here one evening. Husband loved the goat cheese salad. I ordered the lamb…read moreburger with fries ( chips.) incredible ! We also enjoyed a traditional Irish breakfast the following morning with an Irish coffee. Fantastic as well!

I visited Dante's shortly after it opened late last year. According to their facebook page, they…read moreare currently closed because of a dispute with the landlord or previous tenants. The place itself is a very modern bar with some of the best pub food I have ever had. There is also a full restaurant upstairs which by all accounts is excellent. The only downside, and for me it is a big one, is the beer selection. There is none to speak of. The only beer available was the same crap selection in every Irish pub. To me a Gastropub should marry beer and food together in harmony. Beer should not only be recommended to accompany certain dishes but more importantly beer should be a prime ingredient in their creation. Having only the usual taps from the large mega breweries you can get in the pub across the street means there is no reason for a serious beer aficionado to set foot here for the beer. The food makes up for it however. If they get opened up again then it is a great place to go in Tralee.

This is a MUST when visiting the Castle Gregory area. Thw views driving out to the Maharees are…read morespectacular. All the food is yummy, especially the seafood. We;ve been coming here for decades and dine here several times each visit.

We first experienced this wonderful restaurant almost 30 years ago. The drive out to the Maharees…read moreis so beautiful.. Very cozy atmosphere and the freshest seafood. The Spillane family is very welcoming. A "must" when in the area. To be sure, we have been there only in "off" season, so it was never too crowded.

The term "gastropub" is overused, but it certainly applies here. The food at O'Donnabhains was…read moresignificantly above the norm in quality and innovativeness. All the meat is Irish, the fish from Star Seafoods, a local Kenmare fishmonger, and the produce is from the Wild Irish Way (coastal western Ireland) wherever possible. I had two "starters" for my lunch, both specials so I can't get the details from the menu now. The first was a baked goat cheese and chorizo tart. Made with a phyllo pastry, and served over greens. Everything about it was perfect: the phyllo so light that it shattered when cut yet it wasn't dry. The cheese was golden brown on top from broiling. The chorizo was in tiny pieces scattered on top so it didn't overwhelm. The two or three kinds of lettuce greens underneath were light and delicate. My other dish was a fish cake, fish and potatoes actually. Fried to a beautiful golden brown, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar sauce, and served over more of those excellent greens, this time dressed with vinaigrette. The dill on top was more than a decoration, it was lighter in flavor than most, and the flavor complemented well. It was a very attractive presentation; even the dish it was served on was pretty. I didn't try the wife's Cottage Pie: minced steak and potatoes topped with mashed potatoes and Dublin Cheddar but she did like it. And it was also attractive, with the potato crust ruffled and the peaks perfectly browned. Garnished with parsley. Like my dishes, visually beautiful. We shared a banoffie pie for dessert. This is uncommon in the US but I might compare it to a banana cream pie with caramel sauce addition. Ok but not really my thing, and too much cream filling for the amount of crust. That's all I remember about this great meal. Looking at the menu just now I don't see my items on the menu as they were specials. I was surprised and pleased by the prices of the standard items, most of which were below average for the area, especially for a place that describes itself a "gastropub".

Gayle, Don, Fern, and I enjoyed a nice pub lunch here at "O'Donnabhains during our recent short day…read moretrip into Kenmare. They also have hotel accommodations and you can order your meal to go. As it's cold in October, we enjoyed nice cozy seats inside. I'm sorry to say that during a vacation, restaurant dining experiences sometimes run together, and details can sometimes escape me. That's why I save the receipts! 3 Pints of Kenmare Stout (and water) started our meal, followed by orders of Cottage Pie, 2 Flatbreads, and a Ploughman Panini. It was all really good, and that our order was taken and delivered fast and friendly.

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.

Fabulous pub/restaurant within walking steps of the main harbour area…read more Amazing Mexican/spanish influenced menu with an equally amazing cocktail menu (about half of the cocktails were traditional and the other half being new to me!). The service is just right with friendly servers only being there just as you need them. We ate our food on the back patio - which is a sun trap and filled with flowers and other pretty decor. (There is an awning in case of wet weather - but there are plenty of seats inside). We visited on a Saturday night and they moved the tables on the back patio to make room for a complimentary DJ party! The pear flavoured cocktail I ordered was one of the best pear drinks I have ever had!

Dinty's is somewhat of an institution at this stage. It's pink (yes, that's right...pink!) exterior…read moreencases one of the best-known pubs in West Cork. The food is divine...the seafood is spot on and the servings would put American portions to shame. The menu never (and I mean NEVER...in the 10 or so years that I've been going there) changes, meaning that it's not necessarily one of those places you could go often, but my God when you do! If you're there in any way regularly, for drinks or dinner, Dinty Collins himself will remember you and gruffly acknowledge your presence. Even cooler...if you've seen the epic movie that was 'War of the Buttons', then it's outside Dinty's that the boys were embarrassed in front of the whole village. Pretty cool hey?!

Great meal as we passed through Tralee. My kids had the two past dishes, Mushroom and Spinach and…read morethe Chicken and Chorizo. Both were full of flavor and the portions were perfect. My wife had the toastie, she has decided she isn't a fan of toasted bread on her sandwich so she was pretty Luke warm on hers. I had the open face prawn and smoked salmon sandwich on brown bread with the Marie Rose sauce. Prior to this trip I would have not ever likely ordered this for lunch. But I am a huge fan of the Brown Bread and the Smoked Salmon has been fantastic. Again, I was not disappointed, my meal was great. The prawns and the salmon were both great and the bread was a thick cut slice which added to the meal. I'm a fan!

Fancy restaurant !…read more We really loved the atmosphere there, the decoration were different that the other pub in Ireland. I would say it is more like a "gastro pub". At the point that from the outside, we were asking ourself if we were not dressing too casually... But you just need to enter and you'll see normal people, enjoying a drink or food. The food is nice and elaborated, I remember that they had a nice choice of wine and beer as well. They cooked my meet perfectly, as I would eat it in France. Regarding desserts, they were not the best but my fiancée enjoyed them so bad ! So I guess some are good and some are not that tasty... Pretty expensive for a whole diner, but you pay the unique architecture and the "fanciness" of the place...

My husband's is a Lord of the Rings fan so I thought this was going to be really cool. We went…read morelooks around and both agreed we didnt want to stay. We were staying in town so hadn't went out of our way. Disappointing. Food average but its the decor that let us down.

As a huge Lord of the Rings fan, I had to make a stop here during my visit to Killarney. They were…read moreexpecting a big party shortly after we arrived but graciously allowed us to sit at one of the reserved tables due to it being more accessible for my friend with limited mobility. They had our food out in a flash, and I found the steak in my sandwich to be super flavorful and tender. My friend wanted a meatless option so chose the Mediterranean Cheese sandwich filled with spinach, mozzarella, feta, and sun dried tomato on sourdough. She said everything tasted light and fresh. From the crowd there, it seemed like a nice neighborhood place to watch a game and have a pint.