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

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.

Seated upstairs. Service was good. Food was excellent. I had the calamari and shepherds pie. I…read morewould recommend both. Toffee pudding dessert was delicious.

A good tourist town restaurant specializing in seafood and steak. Fish and chips prepared…read moreperfectly and served piping hot. "Sea bass" served with a nice pomegranate mango topping, fried half potatoes and steamed vegetables. Both were good. Murphys beer on tap for those tired of Guinness. Service efficient but not chatty. Ambiance is pretty plain. Nothing special. The music is American country, which is a little odd. Food was the highlight.

Kitty O'Se's was recommended by the host of our B&B in Killarney, Ireland. It's a nice restrauant;…read morequaint, cozy and romantic inside, with limited alfresco dinning available. We chose the alfresco option. We started with an order of oysters and a a bottle of Little Eden Shariz from eastern Australia. It was was smooth, with a nice nose and a smooth finish. The ostyers were amazing, just wish I could have had my horseradish and Tabasco sauce with them. The sea bass was very good and I really liked the mango pomegranate salsa which is unusual for me as I would normally not even taste such a concoction. The salsa was tasty and paired very well with the sea bass. The side salad was difficult to eat. The cup was small and spillage was inevitable. The service was good with one exception, the bill for dinner was never brought to the table, after waiting for a while, I went in and paid the tab. Prehaps that's a cultural thing. Prices were moderate-high. All in all an enjoyable but it did not rise to the level of five star.

We went to Quinlan's on Monday, September 8. We did not have a reservation, so had a short wait…read more Despite being super busy, the staff was friendly and helpful. They were so on the ball with everything. Our food came out really fast once we ordered. The fish and chips were piping hot and delicious. I had the cod, while my husband had hake. Both were absolutely tasty!

We were able to grab a table during the busy dinner time. Best onion rings I've ever had. The fish…read moreand chips are also very delicious - I love the taste of the spice. The sea bass is a little plain, so I added extra salt and pepper to it. The server is apparently very busy but she's been paying attention to every table's speed and presented our entrees right after we finished our soup. Appreciate the service there. At the end of the meal, we were waiting to receive the bill but we were unsure whether we should wait to be served or walk to the counter to pay. We waited patiently for 15 minutes and decided to call a server and asked for the bill. Everything else is great!

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! :)

Happened to be walking by and were fortunate to get in without a reservation. Had a delicious…read moredinner here. I appreciated the upscale atmosphere and excellent service. This isn't somewhere you would go if you want to get in and out quickly but we didn't mind. Had some tasty espresso at the end of dinner. One of the things I love about being in Ireland is the way they note food allergy information on menus. Super helpful. I didn't have loads of options as a gf vegetarian but what I ordered was delicious and I enjoyed it.

Stopped in for dinner and was seated promptly. We were given…read morethe specials menu along with the regular menu, wine list and special drink menu. We chose the prawn cocktail to start, roast supreme of chicken, and the 16 ounce t-bone. The prawn cocktail came in a large crystal serving dish with about 10 prawns covered in a Rose Marie sauce on a bed of lettuce. Prawns were well cooked, nice and tender, and sweet. Two slices of brown bread and butter. The chicken was lightly fried and came with a stuffing of thyme and spring onion, gravy and French fries. Chicken was well cooked, flavorful and juicy. The fries were nice and crispy. The t-bone was 16ounces and came with mushrooms, onions, onion rings and fries. The steak was cooked as requested, medium rare. The mushrooms were small button mushrooms with sautéed onions. Part of the steak was nice and tender but there were parts that were tough and grisly and fatty. It was okay but not something I would order again. The onion rings, 3, were heavily breaded, stuck together and were not appetizing to look at and definitely not to eat. The fries were nice and crispy and served very not. This was an okay meal but based on it I'm not sure we'd make a return trip. Seating was probably the most comfortable that we have found recently but the place is very noisy and makes it hard to hold a conversation. Service was mediocre in that once we got our main meal we didn't see a server to come back and check to see home things were. They were extremely busy so this might account for that but I'm not sure. .

We were recommended this restaurant by the B&B we are staying at and food-wise it didn't…read moredisappoint. We starting with a fish cake, that was quite good and included a tangy sweet sauce and a small salad with it. We got the fish cake as the first course of a two-course special. The main entreé was a Hake fish. It was an incredibly light and flaky white fish, that was served with a side salad and side of mash. There were two filets, however it appears one of the filets was not de-boned, which required some extra work on my part. Though, the flavor was fantastic. The sticky toffee pudding was mostly okay, but there was a burnt bitterness to it that was a touch off-putting. Ultimately, it was still satisfactory. Unfortunately, the service here was quite slow. It was difficult to get a waiter's attention for a dessert menu, and I was unable to flag down a waiter to put in my dessert order. After a few failed attempts I went up to the bar to do so. ...And to get the card machine to pay. Also, it really speaks to if you're in a touristy section of town when there's a notice about gratutites not being included. And it was only the 2nd time in my two weeks here that I was asked if I'd like to add a tip. I realize the tone of this review is rather negative because of the bad service on the night, but the food itself was rather good, despite being pricey for the portion provided. The quality of the fish alone is holding onto that fourth star by a thread. Would've been an easy five if the service was up to snuff though.

We got several recommendations to come here during our week in Killarney. We made reservations and…read morefrom the beginning it was a charming experience. The host was welcoming, we were quickly seated at our table and we were handed our menus. We chose Gaby's because of the seafood options and meats. And they were delicious. I had 6 oysters, which were fresh and briny, then followed with the rack of lamb. Wow. The lamb is amazing in Ireland but this was extra tender and cooked perfectly for me- med rare. Others tried the seafood platter, broiled and it looked very good. Even the younger one that had chicken fingers was happy. It's no more pricey than any good restaurant (except for the fresh cold water lobsters - those were very expensive - we live in New England so to pay that cost was outrageous.) The atmosphere was charming- if a bit crowded with the tables a bit to close. Servers had to navigate between the chairs. I would definitely recommend the lamb and oysters !! I would go back the next time we are there.

The lamb chops is the most delicious lamp in Ireland for me! It was very tender, juicy, and hearty…read more I'd love to go again if I could go to Kilkenny. This restaurant's stuffs is very friendly. The restrooms is clean. Nice atmosphere. We can use any kind of credit cards! ;)

We came in a little late so I felt bad, but they remained professional and very kind! I hope they…read moredidn't have to stay too late after close. VERY GOOD FOOD!!! And great drinks!! Very excellent place and I strongly suggest it to anyone who wants a nice dinner in Killarney. The restaurant was cute and had a great calming ambience (cute candle in the middle of the table). I got the 5 selection of fish which was tasty and filling. Thank you!

The staff was very accommodating when we came in straight from the golf course. The food was…read morefantastic, and they have a very nice wine list. I had the John Dory special and it was cooked perfectly. It's a pretty restaurant. We had a great time!

The food here was excellent! We ordered a couple of small plates, main dishes, and dessert and…read moreeverything was delicious. A few standout items were the pork belly and risotto. Would highly recommend if you're in Killarney!

Great food and great atmosphere. While the tourists look for an Irish name, come here instead and…read morehave the best food in Killarney. We shared small plates of Spanish meatballs, Andalusian leek croquettes, and a cheese plate. All were outstanding!

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.

Murphy's has great character and friendly service. It's a pub and a restaurant, but the atmosphere…read moreis definitely dark and pub-like. Very noisy when busy, but that's part of the fun! Music starts at 9pm. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had fish and chips, the stuffed chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Washed it all down with a couple of Guinness and a Red Spot whiskey! It was a lovely meal.