The seafood at O'Neills blew me away! I order the hot and cold seafood selection which included an…read morearray of different seafood all so fresh. The location has a gorgeous view of Valentia Island as it's right on the water by the ferry. When we arrived there was a large spread power outage, but they were able to make do and as it was nice out it provided a cozy atmosphere inside. Kudos to the management for working through the outage and providing great service!

Suggestion from a colleague and I am so glad that we came before we took the ferry over to Valentia…read moreIsland. The food was really fresh, the service was fantastic and location is off the beaten path but so close to the ferry and there is car park as well! I'll be spreading the word for those who are visiting to go and have a meal there....worth it!!!

2025 June 23: 1) Dover sole from specials 2) sirloin steak from specials 3) oysters 4) chowder. The…read morechowder is very good and so is the Dover sole. We ordered fragrant rice and that is just plain rice. But the meshed potatoes are really good.

We decided to pop in for a quick drink and some oysters, since it is their namesake. Upon entering,…read morewe were asked if we had a reservation, which we had not but were fine being turned away if they were just too busy to seat us. They did seat us at one of their high top tables, which we were very grateful for. Our drinks came out quickly despite a very crowded bar area with many locals chatting away. When the oysters came out, we noticed that they were not cold to the touch. In fact, they were pretty warm, which kind of alarmed us. After trying a few, we decided to just stop eating them because we didn't want to get sick. We happily paid for everything without a complaint, but I will caution those who come by for fresh, raw oysters. Service was great despite a busy afternoon and the not so great oysters, so I can't fault them too much for one appetizer. I'm sure their other dishes are great.

Excellent food. Cozy rural oceanside location. Good background music. Very friendly helpful staff…read more I noticed the romantic candles and the hoards of customers as I was driving by and impulsively turned around to check out their menu. The hand written menu on a black board had about 5 starters and 5 entrees, mostly seafood, all sounding amazing. My family had the chorizo salad, the chicken, and the trout and they were all to die for!

I saw that this place has two great reviews. Wow! Too bad…read moreyou can only give 5 stars. Most perfectly cooked Monkfish I've ever had. My family also had great dishes with the Chicken Kiev, and the John Dory with lemon and herb oil. John Dory is a great local choice. The chef has a light touch especially for French food which tends to be heavy handed in the butter and cream in the sauces. His food is intuitive and has a perfect balance of flavor combinations. Here is a passionate chef who will cook you up a "life experience". We didn't save room for the desserts which we will try tomorrow. They looked amazing!

If you are in Dingle for travel I will give you a short and quick review of our experience. But…read moreI'll say first, you can skip this one. The service was very poor to being with. They did not have enough staff to accommodate how many tables they had sat. The waiters were not the most friendly as he seemed annoyed when we did not have our drink orders ready 4 minutes after sitting down. Not to mention we had one drink menu and four people. Then for the food. It was terribly small portions for the cost. The quality of our meals was not great, especially for the price. We ordered the Atlantic Seafood Platter with the extra half lobster. The lobster actually never arrived and hadn't even been placed on our bill at the end of the meal. We never asked for it to be brought out since we were over it by the end. At one point a server actually placed our scallops we ordered as an appetizer in front of me, took them, and placed them at a nearby table without a word. Apparently the table next to us had ordered the same appetizer but she ordered it first, so it was taken from us and given to that table. Very unprofessional service. Our scallops came out 8 minutes later. Overall it is a skip. Many other seafood places are nearby. Dingle is just simply not the best place for fine dining, so I would opt for something more casual and cheaper while dining here. Their drinks were good though. Not to mention, this is the only dining spot in all of Ireland to verbally ask for a tip.

Situated directly across the road from Dingle Bay, Boatyard is a seafood forward local spot that…read moredefinitely has the vibe of Dingle! Based on a recommendation, we made sure to add Boatyard to our itinerary while visiting Dingle. We grabbed a late lunch, both got fish and chips, and one of us got a cocktail. The fish and chips were tasty, not the best I've ever had. The fish was well fried and flaky sided with your standard chips/fries served with ketchup and house made tartar sauce, which was honestly the best part of the dish! Service was friendly and welcoming from entry to exit. The space is cute with a large main dining room up front with lots of natural lights and large windows looking g at the bay. There is a cozier dining room inside, along with two outdoor spaces once more formal than the other. The front patio looks great, but sadly du to weather and season, it was closed. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at The Boatyard. Definitely recommend it when in Dingle!

Adorable spot in the middle of Dingle! I had the Hake with potatoes and would definitely order it…read moreagain. Staff were very friendly and attentive.

This was such a charming little spot - Charming location, charming interior, charming ambience,…read morecharming servers. While the food wasn't knock-our-socks-off good (it seemed to be missing something, but I'm not entirely sure I can explain what) & there were a few mess-ups with our orders, the charm absolutely made up for it. The fish was fresh, the wine was cold, & the experience was still stellar. I'd definitely return the next time we're in Dingle.

We had dinner here our first night in town; even though it was late September, we rapidly learned…read morethat dinner reservations are required and can be hard to get at many places in Dingle. Fortunately, we were early enough that we were able to get in here. We saw many turned away shortly after we arrived. Heads up that they have signs pointing to two entrances for the restaurant, but the one on the left side of the building is the correct one. The sign on the right side of the building leads into the kitchen. Yes, we found this out the hard way! The menu features local fish and shellfish and they also serve some local beer and cider. I went with the monkfish and prawn curry and it was very good. The fish and prawns were sweet, flavorful and cooked perfectly and the curry didn't overpower them. The description said the curry also included vegetables, but other than a garnish, these seemed absent. Others in our group enjoyed their fish as well. They had sides of vegetables that weren't seasoned so I'd suggest coming here for the fish, which is what they do very well. As with many places, they were understaffed, but service was fine for our purposes. The atmosphere is casual and includes a fireplace that is likely lit in cooler weather as it did look like a true working fireplace.

A local recommended Sheehy's Anchor Down. I had the fish & chips which I thought was very good…read more The atmosphere was nice, and the service was good.

This is easily the top restaurant in Dingle. Taste, quality, value, variety and service are all…read morefeatured here. Combined with an intimate atmosphere, Half Door simply excels. I have eaten here over the years, and our family can still remember their original experience. I enjoyed fresh halibut and scallops. The halibut was buttery and the scallops were the sweetest I've tasted! They were served with a nice beet root and a puree of cauliflower-celeriac. Potatoes on side were roasted with herbs and duck fat. This restaurant embodies the new cuisine of Ireland. I plan on returning once more to the Half Door before I leave Dingle--no small compliment, considering all of the eateries to choose from in Dingle.

Easy the best restaurant in Dingle. Had the fish and the Lamb Chops. Best lamb I have had. Fish was…read moreso fresh you could not believe. The wine was awesome and kept in a cellar. Server was great and awesome service. Loved this place. this place could make it in any big city. Very fresh and health options. Service 5 star. Locals say its the best and they go on special occasions. Very friendly and very sophisticated yet casual. Not a pub for sure. We will be back. I would expect to see a place like this in Carmel California.

I've travelled the world and this is the finest seafood restaurant I've ever been to. The owner's…read morebrothers own the local fish distributorship so Kate gets the freshest fish in Ireland. I had the Black Sole and it was amazing! The staff is welcoming and overwhelmingly warm.

This place is ridiculously good! Their food is so fresh and they have vegetarian options. We…read moreordered the calamari and mussels to start both of which were seasoned perfectly and fresh! We all loved our mains. I got the vegetarian Malaysian style curry and it was delicious and surprisingly authentic. The only thing I didn't love was the espresso martini as it was a little too sweet. The service is also great. They gave us blankets to sit outside as it was a bit chilly. I definitely recommend stopping in at this restaurant on your trip to Cahersiveen!