Quinlan's is a can't miss stop if you are traveling around Cork! The food was fresh, the service was warm and speedy and the ambiance was lively and friendly! Definitely consider making reservations because the restaurant gets quite busy during peak times. I chose to go with the fish pie and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was seasoned perfectly. We left with our tummies full and satisfied! Make sure you make this part of your Cork stops. read more

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Visited for two consecutive nights 18/02 and 19/02 2026. The first night I had two appetizers, Atlantic prawn and crab sandwich, and a dessert of Ferrero Roche cheese cake. The second night I had an appetizer of seafood chowder and the John Dory fish. The cheese cake was unique, , very satisfying taste of cocoa, and the crunchy and gritty texture really felt like Ferrero Roche. For the other dishes I found something interesting. The prawns and crab sandwiches tasted standard, but the oily sauce (prawns) and the sweet and sour puree (crab sandwiches) had exquisite flavor that made one want to finish them all with a piece of bread (which I did). On the other hand, the John Dory was nicely done, texture spot-on, juicy and savoy flavor, but the white sauce looked broken and watery, and the taste was a bit on the bland side. In general I enjoyed my experience, but I wonder if they could match the quality of the sauce and the main ingredients better :) read more

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The restaurant is super cute, but on the smaller side. Their wine glasses are absolutely adorable! We shared the Thai fish cakes and mussels, which were pretty good. I had the sea bass which was just okay but the seafood risotto that came with it was delicious. Service was quite quick until it was time to pay the bill. read more

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Quinlan's was a place we stumbled upon while looking for a lunch place without a wait. And as we were looking at the menu posted outside, people leaving told us that that their meals were delicious. It's absolutely gorgeous inside and wasn't busy since we came in a little later in the day. I ordered the Deep Water Atlantic Prawns in Tempura Batter and it was good, filling meal. The prawns weren't large, but they gave a lot. The fries/chips were also hot and crispy. The side salad that came with it was nice, but everything on it was pickled (?), so not my favorite. read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Fish and chips, deep water Atlantic prawns in tempura batter - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

I had Quinlan's Seafood Bar bookmarked because I wanted to try some seafood while in Ireland, and it was near our hotel. It's hard to go out to dinner when you've been out exploring all day, and have a jetlagged 8 month-old. So we decided to order for take-out. We had: -Homemade Seafood Chowder (chunks of fresh & smoked fish, prawns and mussels with diced vegetables in a seafood cream sauce and served with brown bread) - too salty, but the brown bread really helped -Traditional Beer Battered Fish and Chips (with real potato chips served with a lemon wedge & tartar sauce, homemade mushy peas & curry sauce) - this wasn't bad but I wouldn't recommend it for takeout -Pan-fried Filet of Seabass (pan fried fillets of sea bass with shrimp and mussels' risotto, white wine, marinated tomatoes & pea shoots) - the seabass was good, but the risotto was very salty Overall, it seems like the seafood is pretty fresh but they are heavy-handed on the salt here. I think a dine-in experience would have been much better - just be sure to tell them to go light on the salt. read more

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I don't no how there are so many good ratings came from but not our experience . Because quite honestly, we had a horrible few meals. We had the fish/seafood pancakes as appetizers, the salmon dish, and the local squid dish as main course "local Dingle squid". Unfortunately, I missed that it was deep fried squid. And it would've been horrible as an appetizer too. This squid was fried too much and chewy. It had absolutely no seasoning. The fries were hard and not good. Almost - cold. I asked for sauces as I desperately tried to salvage the meal. They gave me Ketchup. Mayonnaise And malt vinegar. (Of course) Nothing worked. The key issue was that there was no seasoning on the squid and it was really, really disappointing. Their signature chili sauce was nothing more than their pickled red onions we had on our other dishes- chopped up with some kind type of jolt (ie sauce added). It was disappointing and missed the mark. I could not finish the meal. And I eat most anything. The salmon was overcooked. But side - the couscous and olives was actually very nice Going back to the fish pancakes, there are more like fried fish cakes, or crabcakes. They were OK. But mushy on the inside. The timing for seating was unfortunately. Look at the front door which blew on us full gale force wind (ok. Not a gale but enough that it was blowing our hair the whole time). Don't sit there. Hostess and staff seemed to work hard. But when asked did I like the meal by hostess and I said "no" - she walked away. read more

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Had fish and chips. The fish was haddock and was good. The mushy peas were good and were seasoned differently than I had before which were very refreshing. Wanted to have my meal with a pint of beer but the employee said they only had one kind and were out of the rest. Then a couple sat next to us and ordered something else, the employee said they were out of something. After she left, I joked with the couple that they might as well change the menu since they were out of quite a few things both parties asked for. LOL Overall, I'd come back because the food was good... what they did have. LOL read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

After doing some research I knew I wanted stop by for dinner here in Cork. When we arrived there were no tables inside so we sat outside. We didn't have reservations and so were lucky that we were able to snag a table as the other tables filled up quickly soon after. We ordered the crab claws tossed in garlic butter and fresh raw oysters to start the meal along with a whiskey sour for me. The crab claws were meaty and sweet. The oysters were slightly briny and very fresh. Delicious! The whiskey sour was perfectly balanced and quite refreshing after a long day of travel. For the entree I ordered the fish and chips which came with a side of mushy peas. The fish was very fresh and the batter was light and crispy. It was not heavy or oily, as the dish can sometimes be. Our server was a university student and she was absolutely wonderful. She was very attentive and had some good recommendations. Even though she was busy she made time for us, which we very much appreciated. This was one of our best meals in Ireland and I can't recommend this place enough. Quinlan's has other locations outside of Cork. read more

A must stop for seafood if you're travelling through Cork. Their seafood chowder, seafood pie, and fish 'n chips were excellent. Don't forget to end your meal here with the sticky toffee pudding! The service and ambience were also great!! read more

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We ordered the "sea bass" which was not a sea bass at all. It was very thin and small fish, like a perch or maybe a fresh water bass. We sat for an extended period of time before anyone took our order. We were seated by the bathrooms and kitchen, which was not enjoyable. Staff seemed put off by having to take orders. read more

It took a bit to find this place, but it was worth it. The fish was delicious. The restaurant itself was very quaint.

Food was nice. Desserts were exceptional. The only thing to stop from a 5 star is that we had a nice waiter but he knew nothing about anything in the menu. No good answer to any question. Also, I asked if they had octopus and he said no. We found out after dinner that it was the special today. read more

Came here for dinner tonight. It is a very nicely decorated. We were greeted immediately by the receptionist to the table. The server who took our orders was a bit direct maybe seeing me with 3 young adults & touristy looking and not ordering drinks or wine. Food is towards the expensive end which I wasn't expected with the previous reviews. Maybe lunch has a different menu. I have to say the wild squid was very fresh, fish cakes is nothing like the Thai ones but it is nicely deep fried with a nice crest on the outside. Fish & Chips is awesome especially the batter. It is not oily at all. One disappointment is the salad on the side. Not sure if they accidentally put too much salt on it, it was a bit too salty for me. read more

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Bahh I really wish I could give this place the full five stars!! The food is always always amazing! Especially the salmon!! It's immaculate and that carrot puree always hits the spot. Also the sea bass came with one of the best risottos I've ever had!! The restaurant is clean and the vibes are generally relaxing. However, the service is really hit or miss. For one there seems to be very high turnover of servers. I've been there frequently and I never see the same servers. Also a lot of them seem very new, inexperienced, or nervous. This has resulted in receiving the wrong wine and only realizing when the bill came out. Or in disjointed or rushed service, as some of the servers have gotten incredibly flustered when taking orders. But I still come back, as the food is wonderful and Im a sucker for a nicely cooked sea bass. read more

The beer is very good, but the interior decoration is a little dark.fish and chips was too oily read more

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Good food and super friendly staff. The highlight of this place is of course the quality of the seafood. The BF was going to order cod fish and chips but after promptly asking the waitress which fish was the flakiest, we were told the hake multiple times. The hake fish and chips was indeed the flakiest. The mashed peas were really creamy and the tartar sauce was home made I feel. The seafood chowder is well made but pretty salty. The shrimp sandwich was pretty straight forward as you can see in the picture. The seabass was pan sear perfectly and the risotto was not al dente (just the way we like it). When asked how was the meal, we said everything was good except the chowder which was salty, but because I was hungry, I managed through my half portion while the full portion was barely touched. Again, honest feedback with no expectations. The manager took it off our bill which was unexpected. Worth a stop. read more

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Fish and chips was delicious, along with the seafood chowder it was an unbeatable combo. Great vibes and a very nice place to eat. read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Seafood chowder+ Fish and chips. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Service was friendly from the moment we walked in to ask the host of seats. Server came right away, drinks and food came quickly and we were "checked on" multiple times. The food was excellent - fresh, a lot of good options and a good amount of food in each dish. Well prepared and served warm! The ambiance is nice inside and outdoor seats were enjoyable- live musician outside, good condition tables/chairs, very lively! read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Squid appetizer and Black Sole entrée special - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Get the seafood chowder! It's the best evah! It's served piping hot and chock full of fish, shrimp and a mussel on the shell. The fish and chips were also quite tasty. The manager at the restaurant is quite friendly and is helpful if you have any questions about the food. The place is spotless, they go over every detail in the restaurant whilst cleaning. Nothing is left to chance here. So go, eat and enjoy. read more

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Lovely lunch curbside. The service is fast and friendly. Deliciously peppery mushy peas and most dishes are available in gluten free on request. Pull up a table outside to enjoy the coming and going of Cork. read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Gluten free fish and chips, seafood chowder, shrimp sandwich, mushy peas - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Not a secret, but still a gem! We waltzed into Quinlan's on our first day in Cork, a Monday night, which by most standards, would be a sleepy restaurant night. A bit jet lagged and very hungry, we arrived around 6:45pm. It's a short jaunt from The Imperial Hotel and seemed an ideal place for both food and location to us. The first question asked was: "did we have a booking?" The place was half empty, and the answer was "no, we did not." The hostess gave it a think and said she had only 2 tables left tonight, a small cafe style or a hi-top. We sat down at the cafe table and dove head first into our menus. To a seafood lover like me, this is the kind of place where you could close your eyes and point to anything and never be disappointed. The choices are that good. We settled on the seafood chowder , fish and chips for the hubs, mussels in wine sauce for me with a side salad, one Murphy's and one Pinot Grigio. Service was excellent, well-timed and attentive; our waiter knew his food and drink well. And the food? Let's just say I'll be dreaming about those mussels for many years to come. The chowder was hearty and delicious, seasoned with fresh dill and included mussels and large chunks fish. Fish and chips was a huge portion of the freshest and flakiest sweet fish. As for the table, we don't know how we got so lucky, but we saw 8-10 parties be turned away during the next hour. My advice is: don't give up! Make this a must-do in Cork every time! read more

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Great seafood. We ordered the seafood tower. The smoked salmon was the best I have ever had. No wonder it was an award winner.

Absolutely fantastic food. Great ambiance and fast service. Outdoor seating gave a great taste of the city during our meal.

Great lunch outside. The fish chowder was the star. Lots of fresh seafood and well seasoned with dill. You just wish I hadn't been full or I would have ordered the mussels. It was as t so busy at 1 pm that I couldn't get an outside table in the shade. read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Seafood chowder and a Killarney Blonde - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Quinlan's is probably my favorite place in Cork. I'd happily give it 6 stars if possible. The staff are excellent, everything on the menu is good. It's super busy but they will still get you a seat on short notice. Inside and outside it's busy and has a general buzz. I've tried the pasta, tacos, chowder and the cheesecake and all were brilliant. read more

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Fantastic food! Great location and ambiance. Service was well paced a server was knowledgeable about wine pairings.

Stopped in for lunch and got in easily (would recommend reservations for evenings at any restaurant in Cork.) My wife had the mussels, which were very good, and so many she could not finish them. I had the squid, which was the best squid I've had in years. All very fresh and delicious! Highly recommend!! read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Mussels - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

I dined there twice during my annual August visit to Cork. Excellent food, especially the pan-fried hake which I had on both occasions. Star of the show was Fred's fish soup, by some distance the best I have ever had-and I say that after a month in the US where I had some superb seafood dishes. Excellent service from Edito on both occasions though some of the rest of the staff seemed to lack focus and seemed more interested in talking to each other than serving tables. read more

Great food at a reasonable price. Get there earlier so you can get one of the specials of the day! Great drink selection and friendly service :). read more

Visited Thursday night. If I'd stopped with the seafood chowder this would be a five star review. The flavor was perfect, the seafood was perfectly cooked, there was a great variety of seafood, and it was bringing hot. I loved it. I decided to order a fish and chips and onion rings and they were disappointing. The fish and onion rings were very oily. The flavor was fine, but the oil was off-putting. The chips were ok, but could have been a bit crispier. For dessert I ordered carrot cake. There was too much icing and not enough cake and the "candied" carrot was inedible. It was a strip of raw carrot that had gone soggy in simply syrup and then rolled into a flower. Presentation was nice but it wasn't meant to be eaten. The service was ok until the end. It was a 10-15 minute wait from all of my plates and coffee bing taken away until I received my check. I might give the restaurant another try but will steer clear of the fried items next time. read more

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My favourite spot for fresh seafood in Cork. Locally sourced and delicious. My treat meal is the black sole. My brother loved their tuna with wasabi mash which is a bit of a twist that unexpectedly works. Always space for drop ins and seating outside as well. Disable access incl. clean downstairs toilet. Service needs to be flagged down at times as they leave you alone but it works (prefer that sometimes). Love the crab claws, calamari, starters etc. The lobster is hit and miss depending on who is the chef -- sometimes epic and sometimes very over cooked. read more

Had a glass of wine, pan seared salmon and cream brûlée. It was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Service was top notch. Everything to perfection. Highly recommend for a great meal and dining experience. read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Story - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

What a lovely spot for dinner. I came with a big group of 6 and sat outside. Service was wonderful. Each dish we ordered was fantastic! I had mussels as an appetizer and the sauce was delicious. For my main, I had the filet of sea bass over risotto and it was stellar. Highly recommend! read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Filet of sea bass over risotto - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

If you happened to be in Ireland, you have to eat at this place. We ordered oysters and they were super fresh and yummy. Very crispy. And seafood chowder was excellent. But the owner of the place recommended grilled hake because I said I wasn't a big fan of risotto. It was absolutely mind blowing super fresh extremely tasty dish! It was my 3rd time trying hake and this place was absolutely the best. Mussels!!! Don't forget that!!! I could tell they are very confidential about their food. They have their own fishing company and fresh catch is delivered daily read more

Outstanding. Everything that we ordered was incredible. The chefs were fantastic in watching them work. The waiters/waitresses/front of the house worked so well with the chefs and had such respect for them. It was a true experience to watch such a well oiled machine run. Only walk-ins have the true best seat in the house. Cheers from Chicago read more

Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Once we found this place we were glad we did! Even though the place was busy, the service was good and the food was amazing! They served the best oysters ever! read more

The ambiance is quite cozy and the food was phenomenal. We shared a few starters. I highly recommend the chowder and fish cakes. Service was also stellar! read more

Rude hostess. All tables were free and didn't want to give one. Food is great.........................

While traveling around Ireland, we made a pit stop in Cork and we're craving some seafood. Mussels in particular. Quinlan's Seafood Bar seemed to have a nice variety, was reasonably priced and somewhat close to our hotel. When we arrived (without reservations) they said they could seat us if we thought we'd be done in an hour and a half. (No problemo) We ordered calamari as a starter the catch of the day as fish & chips and the "main course" portion of Mussels. (There were at LEAST 50 mussels in the pot) The portions were HUGE, it all was PIPPING hot and the flavors were fabulous. I truly recommend Quinlan's for your seafood cravings. It's super casual but, very professional. No need to dress up but, if you can make reservations, do. The place was packed when we left. Hope you enjoy!!! read more

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This place seriously has a good reputation, a friend recommended it, and let me just say that we will definitely be coming back. One of my most favorite parts of this trip was this restaurant, the food was impeccable. I don't even like seafood, usually, but you can tell a good place when it's always packed every night. We ended up coming, and we were not disappointed at all. The seafood chowder was amazing. I loved how there was different pieces of seafood in it, so creamy and delicious. The crab claws were by far my favorite! It arrived in boiling butter, 100% recommend!! read more