Our first night in Kenmare was spent at Packie's (which by the way was delicious) but we were…read moreunsure where to dine our 2nd night. While we had narrowed it down, we decided to ask our server at Packie's what she recommended - and The Mews it was. Located right off Henry Street on Henry Court, The Mews it a small new restaurant. Walking in, we loved the decor. Clearly much thought went into it, making it warm and cozy. While there are quite a few tables, it has a great lay out. Maria was our server as well as one of the owners. We loved chatting with her about not only her history in the restaurant business, but the birth of this new gem. The food was incredibly delicious with beautiful presentations. No doubt they will have continued great success.

Wow. If you want great food, get a reservation and eat here. The food was amazing. All of the…read moreother reviews have this restaurant pegged. Our friends had the gnocchi which tasted amazing. I had the fillet of Kerry Beef which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. My daughter had the cod which she also loved.

A warm welcome and a quickly served still water pitcher started our dining experience on a high…read morenote. The daily special menu was easy to read as was the "not so large" regular menu. Four diners were all praising their Soup, Toastie, Irish Stew and the daily dish of Chicken Roulade (pictured). Clean bathrooms, rugby tv match and close to pull-in parking spots topped off our delicious meal. Oh, they asked us if we wanted some time between our starters and our main course. What kindness not to rush us!

A group of five of us came in with no reservations for dinner and they were able to seat us no…read moreproblem. The service and food were both good. We all wanted to pay separately and that was no issue which I really appreciated!

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.

The apple dessert was out of this world! And the beef Wellington was tender and delicious. One of…read morethe best foods in the area!

Subpar food and subpar service. Maybe I overestimated that people in Ireland would know how to cook…read morea steak given the sheer amount of cows (basically that outnumber the people in this tiny town), but this was abysmal. Filet was overdone, and had no flavor (had to be drowned in peppercorn sauce that was basically just cream). Apps were nothing memorable. Got the goat cheese tart (one note) and the cauliflower (no flavor and covered in a mound of cheese). Guinness and whisky sour were both fine. Service could really use some work- our waitress argued with us on the doneness of our steak and insisted that it was perfect. We're tourists from a big city and are totally fine paying to support the local economy, but this was a weird hill for her to die on... small town means maybe nothing better to do...

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.

So good! Was craving pasta and was not let down. Patient and kind waiters, really pretty plates and…read moreatmosphere, will try to come again once i'm back in ireland for sure :) sherry trifle was a great end to the evening. Mmm... Yum...

The server upstairs was amazing and helped with the menu. Recommended the Cottage Pie, which was…read moreexcellent. The beef stew was great and quite hearty. Lots of food. Beef stew came with a side of French fries and mashed potatoes. Come hungry. And to top it all off, a nice Murphys. Very nice dinner all around!

Delicious food, excellent service, very courteous and fast. The restaurant was full and the…read moreambiance was very warm and inviting. Highly recommend the place.

Really amazing dishes. We dined here couple of times while our stay in Killarney, as there are some…read moredishes I just couldn't go without trying again; Goat cheese tartlet, Oak smoked Irish Salmon and Eaton Mess (dessert). Relaxing and intimate atmosphere inside. Good wine list when I needed a break from Guinness with every meal. Friendly, timely and personable service. Inside is big enough but not too big, so it is not loud like some other places. Large group could be accommodated but should call ahead to make sure you got a table.

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.