A hidden gem in kinsale! Across from the Spaniard, down an unassuming staircase, lies an amazing modern restaurant with breathtaking harbor views. The atmosphere is bright, fresh, and vibrant. The menu options were varied and intriguing and reasonably priced. The food itself was astounding! Beautifully plated and well portioned. Even the complimentary bread service was was remarkable. Wine list was also nicely curated. We ordered a bowl of lobster bisque as a starter. We both ordered the beef short rib as a main course, and we ordered roasted root vegetables as a side dish. We also had a bottle of French Pinot noir as our wine. All of the food was delicious and beautifully plated and presented. The service was as expected in a European restaurant. While while we were too full for dessert ourselves, the desserts that passed by us looked amazing! We made note to come again to try them--hopefully that will happen someday! Highly recommend. read more

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Easiest the best chowder I've ever had. The lamb was outstanding. Service was excellent read more

Man Friday - The Lamb - Seafood Near Me - Kinsale, Colorado

I stopped by after a walk to the fort. Great food and ambiance. Crisp service with staff that knew the menu and made great recommendations. read more

A top 5 meal - get the lobster entree (easy for two to share if you get apps). Also the ceviche was incredible. Seafood chowder was also insanely good. Espresso martinis were good but a bit sweet. Ribeye was alright. read more

If I were to compare this to other Irish restaurants, definitely 5 stars. But the food in general can be a bit bland. I'll keep it at 5 stars to be fair. Overall, it is a GREAT restaurant. THey have amazing art pieces and plenty of seating. The staff are extremely nice and attentive. They offer a nice selection of plates. Entrees run about 20-30 euro per person currently. They have limited outdoor seating also. Parking can be a huge hassle and that is the b iggest issue they run into. To go back to the food; well, this is Ireland. things tend to be blander. I'm not trying to be insult but more matter of fact. If you are used to high spiced (not necessarily spicy mind you) foods, you may be disappointed. Like many western european countries, the flavors seem to rely on butter, some salt and pepper. Most of the food was still pretty tasty, though you may have to add some salt yourself, depending on your palate. read more

Amazing food, extremely fresh oysters, delicious fish. One of us had hake, I can't remember. And I certainly don't remember what the other had. They were both amazing. Lovely staff, and great experience. read more

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Omg this place is amazing. My wife and I had the Turbot and lobster. Each meal expertly prepared, beautifully presented, and most importantly delicious. My only complaint is that the dinner was over. It was so delicious and I would have continued eating if it was possible. The portions were large and filling, the flavors wonderful, and the staff polite and attentive. If you are traveling to Kinsale make sure you make dinner reservations at Man Friday! read more

Man Friday - Turbot - Seafood Near Me - Kinsale, Colorado

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This is the place to eat in Kinsale. Amazing food, service was attentive and didn't rush you to get out. We felt welcomed from the second we walked in. Lobster in the shell was to die for.. super succulent. read more

Food was amazing but we had a very rude server... she was definitely not Irish. Probably the only rude person we met the entire trip. She seemed annoyed we were there with children. Stuck us in the very back of an empty restaurant (with plenty of tables free that had a gorgeous view). The experience ruined our night in Kinsale! So sad! read more

If you're visiting Kinsale, than you'll end up here eventually. From Cork you can take a bus or a taxi (~35 euros). A must see if in the area. We ordered a bunch of starters because we couldn't decide. All delicious. Oysters Crab au gratin Lobster salad Fried Brie And then got the lamb. Would recommend them all. Ended it with their sticky pudding dessert. read more

Man Friday - Seafood Near Me - Kinsale, Colorado

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Man Friday. The food was excellent and 5 star worthy. A little bit of a slow start with the service. Our hotel made the reservation earlier in the evening and it seemed they weren't prepared. We had to ask for some service items and it took awhile before anyone greeted us at the table. Again, the delicious food quickly made up for the slow start. Husband had the angus ribeye. Cooked perfectly and was delicious. Our daughter had the chicken which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I had the seafood platter. Everything was very fresh and flavorful and cooked perfectly. We enjoyed delicious steamed spinach, of course the potatoes are always delicious in Ireland. We ordered the creme brûlée, my husbands favorite dessert. He said it was among the best he's had. I ordered the flourless chocolate torte, which was fantastic. An intense dark chocolate with fabulous thick rich unsweetened whipped cream that balanced the chocolate. We enjoyed decaf espresso. Every dish and every course was spot on. Hope to go back some day. read more

My wife and I went to Ireland Oct 2011 (we're American) for two weeks for our one year. We stayed in Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork City, Kinsale, Killarney, Dingle, and Galway, and I gotta say, Kinsale was one of our favorite towns, and in part because of the food. Great seafood here, fresh, and most restaurants can tell you who (that's right, who!) caught the fish. Man Friday was our favorite restaurant experience in Ireland. The seafood here was great and fresh, the crab dip for appetizer was delicious, and the deserts were to die for. My wife got creme brule - classic dessert, but done so right! What else made this restaurant great was the view of Kinsale town and the harbor, as well as the fact that it appeared to be a popular spot with the locals. There were some obvious tourists there, but appeared to be outnumbered by the residents. That's how you know any place is good when you travel anywhere, in my opinion. Opinions may be different by locals in Kinsale, but when you live 7 hours from the nearest coastline in the US (we're from Tennessee), and you can't always bet on fresh seafood at restaurants, even if they are in a coastal city in the US, a place like this is a real treat. If you are visiting Ireland, make a point to stay a night or two in Kinsale, Cork Co., and if you plan on splurging anyway for dinner, Man Friday is a safe bet. read more

Very nice menu and an interesting island/upscale restaurant hybrid atmosphere. We called an hour ahead on a Friday night in July and got a reservation right away; I had heard reservations were required, so it's probably not a bad idea to call. Kinsale is a really nice town, and the walk to Man Friday gives you a nice view of the bog/harbor. It can get a bit loud--especially when you have two hen parties going on--but we luckily managed to get a table far from the larger crowds. We had the crab au gratin appetizer, which was good, but I expected it to come with some form of bread, like most au gratin appetizers I've had. I had the turbot entree, which was excellent, and my wife went with a steak, which came with an au poivre sauce she didn't order, and didn't want. A minor mistake, but still something that turned her off a bit. For dessert, the strawberry shortcake, which really didn't have much of a shortcake; it was more like wafers and strawberries. Not totally thrilled with that. Prices are a bit high, but did not seem out of line with any other higher-priced restaurants in Ireland. Overall, I would go back again, if I am ever fortunate enough to have the money, time, and resources to make it back to Kinsale. read more

Get a reservation during their "early menu" time. The early menu is amazing food at great prices! We enjoyed mussels, chicken wrapped around spinach feta prosciutto, and grilled hake in a lemon white wine reduction. We also had a wonderful bottle of sauvignon blanc at a very reasonable price. The service was very friendly and accommodating. We asked our B&B to make a reservation for us and that worked out well. We didn't use the patio, but it looked fantastic; it would be especially good if you were just having a drink or cocktail. I'm not sure I'd want to have my whole dinner out there, because it seemed to get a lot of sun. But the views of the bay are awesome! read more

Heard very good things about this restaurant, so went down to try it out with my wife. I started out with the mussels stuffed with buttered bread crumb and garlic, and my wife got the deep fried brie with plum and port sauce. They were both fantastic! The brie was comfort food to a new level. The breading gave it texture and the brie gave it substance. Every bite had three, distinct flavor progressions that made it a brilliant and pleasurable dish. The mussels were absolutely bursting with flavor, and though I had a full plate, I found myself craving more when they were all gone. The main course that I ordered was the Grilled Fillet of Hake with lemon, parsley, and parmesan crust served with a leek and white wine butter sauce. It was a delicious dish! The fish was cooked perfectly. It was flaky, hot, and moist. The crust gave it a complex texture and the sauce provided an extra burst of flavor. My wife got their Man Friday Fish Pie. It certainly did not lack for fish, and appeared to have at least 3 different kinds. It was a tad bit soupy, but it was absolutely delicious. The main course was served with veggies, potatoes au gratin, and chips. The chips were so perfect, I could hardly believe that they were real. I have never had chips cooked so perfectly. Wonderfully crispy on the outside, but soft and hot on the inside. They also had the salty flavor that was exactly how I always thought chips should have. It was like eating chips straight from a dream. The veggies were fresh and crisp. They complemented the whole meal well. The potatoes brought an extra impact of flavor to the meal, serving to provide a distinct variety and balance. We finished up with a Sticky Toffee Pudding. It was definitely worth saving a little room for this. The pudding was served with ice cream and fresh whipped cream. It was very sweet, but not too sweet. It is one of the best I have had in the British Isles. Topped off the meal nicely. Top notch restaurant. I would give it 10 stars out of five. The service was great! We got to meet the owner, and she was such an amazing woman. Really cared that we enjoyed ourselves. The staff was very nice and very courteous. Hard to beat this restaurant. It has to be one of the best in the Europe. Above and beyond all expectations! read more

Man Friday - Grilled Filet of Hake with sides of veggies, potatoes au gratin, and chips. - Seafood Near Me - Kinsale, Colorado

The place is a lovely venue and the food was delicious but the SERVICE was so disappointing. The waitress, from a Eastern European country treated us as if we were annoying to her. Raised her eyebrows when I placed my order of oysters as a starter and salad and potatoes for my main course. After that, she totally ignored me after making eye contact with me when she walked by and when she finally did come by the table she was miffed that I asked for some bread to go with the oysters. She never cracked a smile. She gave off a negative vibe. She doesn't realize that this is a service industry and being nice to the patrons is a good thing. Also the first 3 bottles of wine I chose from the wine list were all unavailable and she snapped at me that she did not have the house wine by the bottle either. My 2 companions were also quite uncomfortable with this vibe.This was a fairly pricy place and I would not recommend because of her. What happened to the Irish hospitality ? Definitely not at this place on this night. read more

Have been eating in Man Friday's for nearly 30 years and it never fails to impress, fabulous food, service has always been fantastic. It's the highlight of my year to get down to Kinsale and hit it for dinner. read more

Meal and atmosphere was perfect for an Irish harbor restaurant. Portions are big. Seafood is fresh. Decent wine selection. Would recommend making a reservation on the weekends and possibly requesting a table with a harbor view. My husband loved the filet he got. I ordered the seafood sample which was good but really rich. read more

Fantastic restaurant and great dining experience! Seafood chowder was simply outstanding. We were waiting on a taxi at the end of the night, and the owner saw us waiting.... and gave us a ride home!! That is Irish hospitality at its finest! If you are in Kinsale, you must eat at Man Friday! read more

A short but pleasant walk around the bend from downtown Kinsale. Nice dining room with views of Kinsale, but it was raining (Ireland, go figure) so we did not get to enjoy the patio. Owner/manager was very welcoming and energetic. I had the fish pie which was very good with large chunks of meat and nice cheesy crust on top. Unfortunately, my wife's expensive filet was overdone for medium, maybe that is a European conversion we did not account for, but she was disappointed. The brown bread served with the meal was a hit, and a friend's seafood platter was thoroughly enjoyed, and they readily made substitutions on the platter when she told them she didn't want the mussels. Overall a good place, but not five stars, and the prices represent the gourmet nature of this cute seaside town. read more

Would always recommend for meals with family, friends or partners. Always super busy but staff are friendly and never forget to check in on you. Food is amazing and lovely presentation - plenty of sides with it aswell. Bit pricey but always worth it. Get the early bird menu if possible - great value, same size and standard of portions as the normal menu but at very reasonable price. read more

Beautiful summer evening weather in Kinsale, Ireland. I ate dinner with a business friend on the terrace of the Man Friday restaurant. It was a lovely view across the water to the quaint and hilly town. The food was excellent. Homemade seafood chowder and a really good steak au poivre. The staff were attentive, friendly, and helpful. The meal was prompt but not rushed. Highly recommend the Man Friday restaurant in Kinsale - especially on a nice sunny evening. read more

Man Friday - Seafood Near Me - Kinsale, Colorado

Delicious food and great service. Just follow the lights if walking from the old town!

Some of the best food in the Kinsale/Scilly area. Highly recommend it for dates and special occasions. Nice atmosphere, friendly service and a grand view. read more