Subpar eatery in downtown Sneem. We were here at lunch at it was uncountable quiet. They eventually…read moreturned on some music. I had the Guiness Stew, it was fine but barely warm. Service was adequate, but not warm.

Came for the hen party and stayed for the cuisine! Lovely little spot with fabulous dishes and a…read morewarm atmosphere. It's a quaint little gem in a gorgeous town. Gracious hospitality in true Irish fashion, will definitely make it a regular destination.

My husband and I had a fabulous dinner at Murphy's Restaurant in Castletownbere. We started with an…read moreexcellent prawns and chorizo appetizer and then had the duck dinner and the leg of lamb dinner. We finished with the pavlova. Each dinner had plentiful sides of potatoes, carrots, green beans, parsnips and red cabbage. Everything was fresh, abundant and delicious. The service was very good. We had a lovely chat with the 3rd generation chef/owner who not only cooked a great meal but also made some nice recommendations for our trip. We very highly recommend Murphy's Restaurant to everyone coming to the Beara Peninsula.

It was be very difficult to beat their Seafood Chower! It was probably one of the very best I've…read morehad so far. We also had the Pan Roasted Hake and it was just average. The Lamb roast and stuffing was better then average. Very generous portions of food. Service was very good, friendly and welcoming. The level of noise was a bit on the loud side, perhaps due to 2 families with young children. Oh yes! Must mention about the Murphy's draught beer, it was excellent!

Doing the Ring of Kerry and this is a great place to stop for lunch. I had their Burger and partner…read morehad a Fried Goat cheese salad. Both were delicious and great portions. Service was spot on and friendly. Sports bar vibe with TV showing Rugby today. Highly recommended spot it your Ring around Kerry needs a break.

Excellent Guinness beef stew with mash in a cozy bar. They seated us quickly and service was pretty…read moregood. It's a great place to stop for a bite if you're doing the Ring of Kerry/Skellig.

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.

Great food and ambiance, lived up to the review! We came here for lunch after driving around…read moreValencia island. We got the seafood sharing platter for 2 and the fish and chips. The sharing platter had a good variety of fish, though would have wished for a bit bigger portion, especially for 54 euros. The fish and chips looked like there were breaded instead of beer battered. We sat outside next to the dock.

After driving the Ring of Kerry, a wonderful stop off. Fish and Chips were superb and the Lamb…read moreCutlets special were perfect! Highly recommended for hanging out with the towns fishermen while enjoying their catches!

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!!!

Wow. What a gem! Great cozy atmosphere. Local sourced and delicious foos across the entire menu…read more They had one of my favorite dishes in Pappardelle with Irish lamb ragu. Service was very friendly and top notch. Seems this is a must if you are coming through Kenmare!

We gambled on arriving at No 35 right at opening to hopefully get a seating on Good Friday…read more Luckily for us we were accommodated right away. We were craving more seafood and the menu had lots of great options to choose from. We started with the drunken mussels which had a tasty broth but the mussel meat was a bit small. The hake special was perfectly cooked and paired with fingerling potatoes and a side of carrots. I believe this was my first time eating hake. The seafood linguine had a deliciously different taste that we liked. Service was very good throughout and ambiance was nice and cozy. Those with reservations got escorted up to the second floor which would definitely be a lot quieter. Overall a very filling meal and a little bummed that we could not fit in dessert.

We enjoyed a Kick Ass Meal here, which was maybe our best restaurant experience during our 2 week…read morestay in Ireland. "Bricín" is known for traditional Irish food like boxty. The name "Bricín" is Irish for "little trout" and is also the name of a stone bridge in Killarney National Park. The restaurant was established by the McGuire brothers, who restored the building with antique timber and stained glass. The restaurant is upstairs from a gift shop that I believe the owners also operate. We had made reservations and once upstairs, we were personally greeted and welcomed by maybe one of the brothers. Mary was our wait person for the evening, who we found to be warm, friendly, and attentive. We were also seated at a nice corner table (#14) that allowed the right amount of dining privacy with a very attractive room. Bricín offers a fixed price meal (appetizer, main, and dessert) for 46 Euro and an "Early Bird" special for 34 Euros. We opted to order off the Menu as follows: - Hake and Salmon Gratin (Fern) - Boxty (House Specialty) - Traditional Irish potato pancake, cooked on the griddle with mixed salad and a choice of meat (Don) - Rack of Kerry Lamb (Gayle Loves Lamb!) - Thai Red Chicken Curry with Thai jasmine rice (Eric) - Adult Beverages (Wines) - Spanish Rueda (White), Pinot Grigio, Siegel Reserva (Chilean Merlot), and another Merlot. - Split 2 Desserts (One Special) plus teas and coffee. It was all a wonderful dining experience, when food, atmosphere, service, and good company all become greater than the sum of its parts. And we expressed that sentiment to one of the brothers who checked in on us at one point and Mary.

A great place to sample some traditional yet elevated Irish dishes. Reservations are highly…read morerecommended, as the first time we called to see if they had openings that evening they were full. The upstairs restaurant is decorated with antique furniture and scenic paintings that make it feel like you've stepped into a charming old inn. I tried a boxy for the first time and would describe it to an American as a thin potato pancake with chicken pot pie filling. The scallion and leek tart was noteworthy, but the rack of lamb could have been a bit more tender. The servers were friendly and accommodating, even offering to hang our raincoats and umbrellas in the side nook and fetch them when the service was over.

Small hole in a wall place in Castlemaine. Very cozy and warm place. I had there special for the…read morenight, which was Roast Beef. Two Thumbs Up, Roast Beef was very soft with fresh vegetables.

A lovely little spot in a lovely little village. The atmosphere is unparalleled and the service was…read moreimpeccable! A great quaint spot to grab a nibble to gobble on!!