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    Out of the Blue

    4.5 (143 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sea bass with ratatouille
    Pat B.

    Over the past 5 weeks we have spent time in London, Scotland and Ireland. This is hands down THE BEST meal we have had on this adventure. Reservations are hard to come by but we were lucky to get a reservation on Sunday at 2pm. If you know you'll be in Dingle make your reservations asap. Service was good, not rushed. Every bite was soooo good!

    Apple tart
    DeeAnn G.

    A fish only restaurant that serves only the fresh catch of the day! What they catch that morning, goes on the menu that night. Some of the best seafood we have ever had! The monkfish was Devine! My potato crusted haddock was sublime! I would come here every night if I could! If you love seafood, it's a must! Resy recommended! Gets busy! We also had fantastic service! Great place!!

    Daily menu - August 2023
    Kim H.

    We considered ourselves lucky to get dinner reservations at a Michelin star seafood place in Dingle. We didn't realize just how popular it was until our new friends told us that people were getting turned away with a reservation and they were quite hard to get. We were learning that generally, in Ireland, most people eat a later breakfast (more like a brunch), a light lunch, and a late dinner between 7-9pm. Our reservations were at 8, which meant the downside to that time was that the inside of the restaurant doesn't have any windows to see the sunset. This may be an unpopular opinion, but the food, service and location didn't seem worth the price attached to the "Michelin star" reputation. Everything was perfectly fine, but didn't feel special and my husband and I both agreed that our time and money would have been enjoyed just as much at a restaurant that was half the price.

    Grille Hake.

    Nice more local feeling restaurant that serves what is available on a given day. We had John Dory and grilled Hake that were both exceptional. Fresh and so well prepared. Good service, atmosphere and overall great choice, highly recommend.

    Delicious breads, and Dingle Gin and tonic.
    Lisa H.

    In the very early stages of planning our trip to Ireland, we knew that we wanted to spend some time in Dingle. We did a LOT of research into B&Bs, sightseeing, but most of all...the food. Dingle has some of the best food we've eaten in Ireland. In our research, we found this Michelin recommended seafood restaurant called Out of the Blue. We checked out the website and were absolutely thrilled to find out that their menu changes daily based on what is fresh caught. It is seafood ONLY. No steaks. No chicken. No shepherd's pie. Just seafood. When you do a thing well, you don't have to do anything else...and let me tell you...they do seafood better than just about anyone else. We made reservations a couple weeks in advance, and were lucky to get in. If you're planning a trip, make sure to book in advance! We arrived and were seated quickly. The restaurant is small, but cozy, clean, and it smells amazing. It was also packed! I have to say I love seeing smaller businesses (translation: not chains) doing so well, particularly with how the last couple of years has been. We ordered 2 gin and tonics with Dingle gin: if you've never tried this gin before, you absolutely should. Its my new favorite gin, and I bought a bottle to bring back to Vegas with me. For food we ordered: The fresh oysters Home Cured and smoked salmon with citrus dressing pan seared scallops pan fried plaice in saffron sauce pan fried brill with langoustine sauce. Everything was exquisite. Perfectly prepared, seasoned beautifully, generous portions. I can't rave about the food enough. This was legitimately one of the best meals we ate the entire time we were in Ireland. Service was friendly, and prompt. I very much recommend that when you are in Dingle, take some time to enjoy an amazing meal with Out of the Blue. You won't be disappointed.

    Panna Cotta with Passionfruit. Fantastic!
    Jamie P.

    This place was Out of This World! We ended up here after our initial dinner plans fell apart. I was so happy for the series of events that landed us here. You will not find fresher fare at an incredibly reasonable price with incredibly attentive service! We had a large table and our server was more than happy to walk us through the offerings for the evening. Everyone loved every dish we ordered (mussels, potato crusted pollack, monk fish tail, sea bass, SCALLOPS!). I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but everything we tasted, including dessert, was impeccable. If you're looking for the freshest seafood in County Kerry, look no further. Could not recommend more!

    Brent W.

    When planning our trip to Ireland, we knew we wanted to enjoy some great seafood. When researching the best restaurants, Out of the Blue came up in our searches numerous times so we knew we had to give them a try. We heard reservations were a must for this popular spot so we booked an early dinner for one of our nights in Dingle. This little hole in the wall is small so it was perfect for our small group of four people. The restaurant is right off of the water so it felt like a little fish shack on the waters edge. The menu comes out on a chalk written chalkboard because the menu changes daily according to what is fresh. Everything sounded so good so it was difficult to pick just one. Everyone in my group chose something different. On a side note, OOTB did great at accommodating a gluten and other dietary restrictions. Overall this was one of our favorite dining experiences while visiting Ireland. The food and service were excellent. Even better was the price. We were pleasantly surprised that this dining experience didn't break the bank. Be sure to add Out of the Blue to your experiences while visiting Ireland.

    Valerie V.

    If you can manage to get a reservation, this place is absolutely worth it. My favorite bite of Ireland was by far their seafood chowder. The seafood options here were diverse and all tasty. Ambiance was intimate yet social. Everything tasted fresh from the Atlantic Ocean.

    Eileen B.

    Delicious bisque and fish and desserts. Amazing! I'm not surprised it's a bib gourmand. I wish I lived closer

    Brill filler and scallops with vegetables and potatoes.

    Small harbor view restaurant located in Dingle Ireland. Only open when they have fresh catch. Reservations definitely required in advance. Doesn't have a full bar, but has a good variety of beer, some wine, and Dingle made gin, vodka, and whiskey. The seafood is wonderful, well prepared, and presented attractively. The wait staff are very friendly and they more than meet ur expectations. Highly recommended.

    Monkfish. Tasty. Not like in the States

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    11 months ago

    excellent food. worth the extra effort to get reservations. first rate service. would recommend

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    Server was helpful and knowledgeable. Food was excellent. Nice presentation. Definitely need reservations- worth it

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    This restaurant is a hidden gem wrapped in an understated edifice. Terrific restaurant with wonderful food and friendly service.

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    Hard to get into. Cannot make reservations in person or online. Not very helpful when we stopped in. Better places to try.

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    Heard it was good but way too difficult to get into! You need to know about it and make reservations before you go on your trip to dingle.

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    The seafood chowder, although on every menu in Ireland, is so much better that the other we tried.

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    Doyles Seafood Bar

    Doyles Seafood Bar

    4.7(43 reviews)
    0.7 km
    €€€

    Once upon a time, this is one of the best Yelp- worthy finds ever! What a lovely dinner! We enjoyed…read morethe Thai mussels, white wine mussels, a tremendous steak with mash, the garlic prawns, and the crème brûlée. Oh my goodness! This has been one of the best meals we have enjoyed throughout Ireland after several visits. Wow. Make a reservation to ensure you get a spot. It can be busy and you really don't want to miss out. Did I mention, WOW? The end.

    The ambience and staff in this restaurant are absolutely first rate. Walking in there is a bar to…read morethe left and a front eating area and then a larger eating area in the back. We sat in the back at a comfortable table, the seating is spaced well enough to provide privacy. The sound level is also comfortable. For drinks we ordered a port wine and a local stout. Both were satisfying. Our starter of mussels was absolutely superb. The mussels were sweet and tender. The sauce that bathed the fish was really delicious. I ordered the spicy Spanish fish stew. The fish were truly fresh and delicious. The stew sauce was a bit spicy and also excellent. It would have been a great soup on its own. My wife ordered the halibut served with a mushroom sauce. The sauce was great, the fish was high quality and fresh, but it was absolutely tasteless. The preparation by steaming unfortunately ruined an otherwise very good fish dish. Our dessert, the Sticky Toffee Pudding was really good. It has lots of flavor and whole sweet, wasn't overly so. I would have wanted to give Doyle's 5*. But with a very expensive entree being mediocre, it would not have been honest. We told the staff our impression and to their credit, they were completely receptive. I would absolutely return for another meal here, but would be careful to ask how the specials are prepared.

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    Doyles Seafood Bar
    Doyles Seafood Bar - Seafood chowder

    Seafood chowder

    Doyles Seafood Bar - Spicy Spanish Fish stew

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    Ashes - Cajun Chicken Caesar salad

    Ashes

    4.6(82 reviews)
    0.6 km
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    FOOD Best food I've had so far in my 8 days in Ireland. The…read moreCajun Caesar children salad was extraordinarily good. The Cajun chicken could be an entree on its own. The chef(s) should be very proud of this one. The wagyu burger sent me to another realm. The party must've had minced onion or seasoning mixed into the meat which gave flavor in every single bite. SERVICE Delightful and welcoming servers. They were on it with replenishing drinks and asking how everything was. AMBIANCE From the outside, the place appears very unassuming. It's nothing that will catch your eye, but if a local or guide is kind enough to tell you about this place, you're in for a treat. Inside, it's a small-to-medium pub experience but plenty of attention to the dining area. That's what you're there for. Cozy and intimate, and you're only an arm's reach away from the bar. They do not accept American Express, but all other cards. Highly recommend!

    We stopped in for dinner as they were open for walk ins. There was a good balance between relaxed…read morecoziness and quality restaurant. The service was the same, friendly and laid back, while taking care of our table. We ordered an app and a main from their specials. Both were very good, fresh seafood is a Dingle special. We ended with our first sticky toffee pudding, it was very good, though I have no other comparison. Nice option for a visit to the wonderful Dingle peninsula.

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    Ashes - Toilet door, empty lobster tank and dusty fake plant

    Toilet door, empty lobster tank and dusty fake plant

    Ashes - Wild Turbot

    Wild Turbot

    Ashes - Blasket island lobster

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    Land to Sea

    Land to Sea

    4.8(9 reviews)
    0.6 km

    We walked by Land to Sea restaurant on Friday and saw that it was very crowded so we booked the…read moreearly bird reservation for Saturday evening. This was done through email on their website and was seamless. This restaurant is on its way to a Michelin star, in my opinion. I'm maybe not a total foodie, but I have eaten in many excellent restaurants and this is among them. All the food we were served seemed to be local and freshly prepared. Even down to the house pickles. Every part of each dish was curated and prepared with thought. The flavors all worked together seamlessly and the dishes were beautiful to look at and to eat. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable, and gracious in answering all of our questions. And we had many of them considering we are not locals and we were fascinated with their creations and selections of food. I highly recommend land to Sea restaurant if you're in Dingle. It would not surprise me if it soon earns a star and you will not be able to get a reservation. Go now!

    Walked in without a reservation and luckily got a table for 2. The hostess was not friendly, she…read morewas quite rude. That being said, she was not Irish (every Irish person we came in contact with were lovely!). She sat us and told us the soup was Tomato bisque and I was very excited because it's one of my favorites and I'm a vegetarian (not vegan). There was an early special and you could choose 2 or 3 options. I chose the soup and a fish dish. It did take quite a while for a server to show up and take our order. It then took a long time to get our drinks and it wasn't very busy at that point. The soup was delivered and it was lamb stew. I understand mistakes can happen. The server said I could choose something else on the menu and I didn't see anything that was vegetarian or that I liked. I said the fish alone would be fine. I did not like it at all. It wasn't flavorful. I'm sorry, I know it's an unpopular opinion as I saw many 5 star reviews, but I am very surprised that this is a Michelin restaurant. I would like to add that my husband really enjoyed his meal and the atmosphere was great. Maybe a bad night for them? Or maybe I was just hangry.

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    Land to Sea - The ambiance

    The ambiance

    Land to Sea
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    Sheehy's Anchor Down - Fish and chips

    Sheehy's Anchor Down

    4.0(24 reviews)
    0.2 km
    €€

    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.

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    Sheehy's Anchor Down - Local ale

    Local ale

    Sheehy's Anchor Down - Monkfish and prawn curry

    Monkfish and prawn curry

    Sheehy's Anchor Down - Mussels €12.95

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    Mussels €12.95

    Out of the Blue - seafood - Updated May 2026

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