This place is awesome. Every time we walked past during our time in Killarney it was packed, and…read morewith good reason. The ice cream is delicious, really fun flavors (try the Irish soda bread flavor!) and the staff is super friendly despite being constantly slammed. Definitely a walk up type place, but really nice to grab a cone or milkshake and walk around the great neighborhood that it's located in. Make this a stop on your journey!

They employed a fun strategy of asking patrons waiting in line if they wanted any samples before…read morethey got to the front. Very efficient and innovative! Maybe Jimi will have more ice cream tomorrow! 5 stars

Amazing Americanos--I ordered two. Very friendly and helpful staff. Located in a great location…read morewith indoor and outdoor seating. We also enjoyed the ham and cheese toastie, which was delicious. Owner and staff went above and beyond to make our time there special.

Stopped into Lir Cafe while in Killarney and was so pleasantly surprised by their vegan options!…read more The owner was incredibly kind and gave off the best authentic Irish vibes -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. It made the whole experience feel special. The coffee was absolutely delicious. My flat white with coconut milk was done perfectly -- smooth, rich, and beautifully balanced. Honestly one of the best I've had in Ireland. And the desserts... wow. The lemon cake was perfectly sweet (not overpowering at all), and the chocolate coconut tart was simply supreme. If you're looking for great vegan treats and fantastic coffee in Killarney, this spot is a must-visit!

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.

I visit here during my trip and I'm glad we stumbled in because this place has the best chicken…read morewings I've ever had. They're tiny but they give you about 20 of them. It's a cute hole in the wall with good service. 10/10 would come here again just for the wings.

Super cramped. Super slow. Sat for 15 minutes and no one stopped by. It was like 1 waiter for 10…read moretables. The food itself was pretty good. I had the pad Thai with shrimp. It came with really thin noodles which is a bit odd for pad time. The shrimp were large and plentiful and overall had a great flavor.

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!

Hands down, best Italian food I have had outside of Italy and the U.S…read more A very small restaurant, located on a side street from the main shopping area of Killarney. Staff was incredibly friendly. Food was incredible. They served fresh baked bread My family and I ordered: Caprese Salad Porcini Mushroom and Pancetta Linguine Classic Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce Rocket Pesto Pasta All of our plates were licked clean by the end of the meal!

Nice Italian restaurant on a side street, great alternative when you had enough meat and potatoes…read moreall week. The pasta here is very good cooked with fresh ingredients. The antipasto is very tasty and highly recommended. The frutta di mare dish was alittle disappointing it lacked flavor and the prawns and mussels were small, considering it was the highest cost item on the menu they can use larger ingredients. We had a group of 12 and the place was not that busy during dinner, we asked the waitress if the chef can come out and see us so we could complement some of his dishes and she comes back saying we can stop by the kitchen on our way out! Really! We probably spent the most money that evening. Sounds like the owner chef needs some training in restaurant hospitality and the waitress lost an opportunity for a 20% tip. This is what happens when tips are not part of their compensation in Ireland. Anyway good food for sure.

Very charming restaurant, wonderful atmosphere. The food was second to none. And best service in…read moreIreland thus far. Ella was the sweetest server. We got their seafood and braised beef specials and they were outstanding. Well seasoned and the beef was the most tender. I didn't even need to use a knife. And I highly recommend the rhubarb crumble. Overall a 10/10 experience and our favorite so far in Ireland.

This place is great. The host was very friendly and the staff and service were the nicest people…read moreever. The grilled Brie was a great starter, and the bread with butter and a dipping sauce were so good. Great flavor and grilled perfectly. The bread was so good we asked for more. My wife got the seafood chowder and she was very complimentary of it. The chicken curry was also very tasty and not too spicy. Very good dinner place!!! And a great vibe all around. Rounding dinner off was a toffee pudding...mmm

We were there as part of a group and had a limited menu for the 20+ attending. This restaurant had…read morea bit of a relaxed atmosphere. Located in the downtown walking area of Killarney, we were told we would be going to Robertino's which we learned is the same as Salvador's. For my first course, I ordered the mussels in garlic. The mussels were ok, but a bit smaller than I'm used to. As a main course, I ordered the salmon filet which was also very good. There were several people serving us due to the size of our group. We finished with an assortment of desserts.

This place is not what it used to be. The pasta was mush, the pizza oily. Salad had been frozen…read morewith dried lettuce and hideous tomatoes. The staff is very nice. Our waitress brought me something else after admitting the pizza wasn't edible. I used to love Roberino's. Never again.

This will be the best decision you make in Killarney - my wife and I dined here recently on our…read morevacation to Ireland and had the most amazing meal of our entire trip! First of all, the Green Curry mussels are out of this world amazing. Ireland naturally has amazing seafood but even my wife, who doesn't love mussels was crazy about these. For main entrees, we split the crusted hake and the quinoa salad. While the game was incredible, I've never enjoyed a salad as much as I did this one. Overloaded with flavor. When we come back to Killarney, we will dine here again. And you should too! :)

My husband and I dined here while visiting friends in Killarney. From start to finish, we had a…read morefantastic experience. - extensive, quality wine menu with good price points - the service as exceptional, very friendly and knowledgeable - everything we had (appetizers, wine, dinners, desserts, coffee) was delicious. I especially loved the au gratin potatoes, grilled vegetables, grilled hake entree, and the amazing homemade ice cream. My husband said his seafood platter was delicious, too) - lovely atmosphere and setting, sit by the window for great people watching on the street below - great buzz (I think the Irish call it craic?), full house, I'm glad we made a reservation After dinner we went downstairs to have a drink at Murphy's, which was a great way to wrap up the evening.