Not open and was looking forward to trying but based on Yelp it stated open at 5 and we walked over…read morearound half past 6 and not open and the gate to walk down was padlocked.

Staff were exceptionally friendly…read more Unfortunately the owner (Eileen) was quiet rude and a staff member had to ask me to speak with the owner over the phone to resolve a complication on the night. This was completely inappropriate and humiliatingly for the staff member and I. The waiter saved an otherwise sub par experience.

2025 June 23: 1) Dover sole from specials 2) sirloin steak from specials 3) oysters 4) chowder. The…read morechowder is very good and so is the Dover sole. We ordered fragrant rice and that is just plain rice. But the meshed potatoes are really good.

We decided to pop in for a quick drink and some oysters, since it is their namesake. Upon entering,…read morewe were asked if we had a reservation, which we had not but were fine being turned away if they were just too busy to seat us. They did seat us at one of their high top tables, which we were very grateful for. Our drinks came out quickly despite a very crowded bar area with many locals chatting away. When the oysters came out, we noticed that they were not cold to the touch. In fact, they were pretty warm, which kind of alarmed us. After trying a few, we decided to just stop eating them because we didn't want to get sick. We happily paid for everything without a complaint, but I will caution those who come by for fresh, raw oysters. Service was great despite a busy afternoon and the not so great oysters, so I can't fault them too much for one appetizer. I'm sure their other dishes are great.

The Atmosphere is fantastic. The staff is great, and the food has to be the freshest and simply the…read morebest seafood I've had in my life!!! You MUST get the chowder, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Had a chance to speak with the owner, he very kind, humble, and Loves his business!!

This is one of the well known fish houses of Dingle. Very family friendly casual atmosphere…read more We each ordered curry fish stew with haddock and shrimp. It was literally prepared to perfection. Five stars, no notes. Several beers and ciders available, including Guinness of course. Disappointment was no fish of the day and a special monk fish dish only available fried. For a tourist town, a good place. Not great but really good. No reservations.

We made online reservations on a Monday night, 4:00 was the only available time. They put the…read morespecials board on an empty chair at your table so that you can order. We ordered the following: Starters *House cured salmon and cod in nori seaweed - excellent, sushi quality, the cod was nice and salty, portion wasn't the largest *Warm smoked mackerel with horseradish and dill dressing - really tasty and a nice portion *Flash pan squid with chiles and coriander- outstanding with a kick Mains *Pan fried black sole on the bone, dill, and toasted almond butter-maybe the star of the show, a large portion, fall of the bone and the toasted almond butter was awesome *OOTB fish selection; John Dory, sole and halibut fillets served with a lobster sauce - the fish was great, but the lobster sauce had zero flavor *Dingle bay lobster from the tank- we got the last one, it was excellent The beer and wine were excellent. The service was great. The interior had a tile floor with a sort of Mexican fishing village theme. Reasonably priced for top level fresh seafood. Highly recommend.

Well ahead of our travels to Dingle, I booked Michelin Star'd Out of the Blue. Only serving fresh…read moreseafood, it was the best meal of our trip, and every bit deserving of its star status. The front is a basic and unassuming, but neat, blue building. Inside remains simple, but quality, with light wood, soft light, and sea themed decor. As the menu changes so frequently, a dish can run out that evening, it is handwritten on a chalkboard that is brought to the table. It was very difficult to choose, the entire menu was well done. The brown bread was also the best of the trip, theirs had more seeds and the right balance of dense. Be careful to not fill up on bread as you will not want to miss any of the rest of the meal. Since the menu changes so frequently, describing what we ordered is not helpful. Both dishes were incredible, fresh, cooked perfectly, and with interesting and well matched ingredients. We ate every possible bite. We managed to save room and share a dessert, worth every calorie. I'm surprised to see any negative reviews. In my option, for the quality of the meal, the prices were completely reasonable. If you are in Dingle (which if you go to Ireland you absolutely should as the town deserves a visit), make reservations!

Great meal as we passed through Tralee. My kids had the two past dishes, Mushroom and Spinach and…read morethe Chicken and Chorizo. Both were full of flavor and the portions were perfect. My wife had the toastie, she has decided she isn't a fan of toasted bread on her sandwich so she was pretty Luke warm on hers. I had the open face prawn and smoked salmon sandwich on brown bread with the Marie Rose sauce. Prior to this trip I would have not ever likely ordered this for lunch. But I am a huge fan of the Brown Bread and the Smoked Salmon has been fantastic. Again, I was not disappointed, my meal was great. The prawns and the salmon were both great and the bread was a thick cut slice which added to the meal. I'm a fan!

Fancy restaurant !…read more We really loved the atmosphere there, the decoration were different that the other pub in Ireland. I would say it is more like a "gastro pub". At the point that from the outside, we were asking ourself if we were not dressing too casually... But you just need to enter and you'll see normal people, enjoying a drink or food. The food is nice and elaborated, I remember that they had a nice choice of wine and beer as well. They cooked my meet perfectly, as I would eat it in France. Regarding desserts, they were not the best but my fiancée enjoyed them so bad ! So I guess some are good and some are not that tasty... Pretty expensive for a whole diner, but you pay the unique architecture and the "fanciness" of the place...

While we were only in Killarney for a couple of days/nights, we made it point to enjoy as many…read morelocal spots as possible. This meant loosened belts and full bellies most of our time in the city and we couldn't have been happier! On our second night in town, we were after an early dinner as we had plans at another local pub later in the evening. After a stroll around town, Mad Monk was the spot! Apparently Quinlan's is a small chain with several spots around Ireland, and after popping in, we can tell why. The thing that stood out the most for us at Mad Monk was the freshness of all the goods, specifically the seafood. I enjoy a good grilled or pan seared fish filet, but being in Ireland, it was my mission to try as many fish and chips as I could, and Mad Monk was next on the list! Before we dove into our mains, we did order one of the only non-seafood dishes on the menu, the braised beef croquettes. They were absolutely tasty, and set up our mains very well! We both went with the traditional fish and chips. The fish was perfectly fried and flaky and the tartar sauce was *chefs kiss*! I will say, as with most chips around the island, the chips were a bit underwhelming. They were slightly crispy and fluffy inside, but I am not a huge fan of steak fries and they definitely could have used a bit more seasoning. Service was solid, efficient and friendly. The space is quaint, bright and sleek. Lots of woods and blues, which definitely give the vibes of seafood. Overall, Mad Monk was a solid spot and one we glad we visited during our short stay in Killarney!

Wondering through town looking for a very late lunch. The menu outside looked great but the time…read moresaid 1700. It was 1500 and told us to come in. Seated at a six top in the front window vestibule (great view). Offered water and coctails immediately. We all started with a white seafood chowder filled with seafood, mussels,shrimp, and white fish. It was the best chowder we had in Ireland and rivaled Bostons best. All of our entrees were exceptional Great cheerful service. Very highly recommended Slainte

While in Killarney, which turned out to be one of our favorite stops while in Ireland, we wanted to…read morehit a true local restaurant and Cronins was just the spot! Cronins sits on a Main Street through Killarney and feels like old world Ireland from the road to the table. It has a storied past in Killarney, being open over 60 years at this point. The space is as you would expect, cozy, local and welcoming. The menu is rooted in local ingredients including seafood, beef and veggies. We popped in for an early dinner and had an appetizer of the Smoked Irish Salmon, which was fresher than expected. Such a simple dish, but it was executed perfectly. For our mains, we had a burger and the Shepard's Pie. Burger was good. It was juicy, well cooked and the onion relish thing they had going on was *chefs kiss*. The Shepard's Pie was spot on. Both were made with local beef, which was cool and extra tasty! Beyond the food, Cronins also has their own cider, which was phenomenal and oddly enough, the only cider I had the whole time I was in Ireland! That speaks more to the hold Guinness had on me and less to the variety of cider. After the cider, we went with a few house cocktails including the Clover Club and Dingle Donkey. Both were well prepared, vibrant and tasty! Service was uniquely local, friendly and fun! From the bartender to our server, they were both excellent! Overall, Cronins is a stellar spot in a great spot in Killarney! When we get back over the pond and to Killarney, Cronins is on the list to swing by again!

This restaurant came highly suggested as a place to stop and have a nice Irish dinner. My…read moresuggestion is to make reservations as they stay very busy. We start with a brie appetizer, which was so delicious. The brown bread with butter and a tomato paste was also quite good. I had the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. It was cooked to perfection! Service was excellence.

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!

Just had a delicious lunch in this restaurant, so nourishing on a cloudy day , I highly recommend…read morethis very warm local restaurant and bar . I chose the soup combo for 10 euros , I also ordered a very fresh side salad and hot peppermint tea , just perfect . Thanks to all the staff for their hospitality to me .

Ate here for his birthday while visiting my beau. Delicious! Service was as good as the food…read more The restaurant is clean, warm on a rainy night in March, and very inviting.