If you are in Dingle for travel I will give you a short and quick review of our experience. But I'll say first, you can skip this one. The service was very poor to being with. They did not have enough staff to accommodate how many tables they had sat. The waiters were not the most friendly as he seemed annoyed when we did not have our drink orders ready 4 minutes after sitting down. Not to mention we had one drink menu and four people. Then for the food. It was terribly small portions for the cost. The quality of our meals was not great, especially for the price. We ordered the Atlantic Seafood Platter with the extra half lobster. The lobster actually never arrived and hadn't even been placed on our bill at the end of the meal. We never asked for it to be brought out since we were over it by the end. At one point a server actually placed our scallops we ordered as an appetizer in front of me, took them, and placed them at a nearby table without a word. Apparently the table next to us had ordered the same appetizer but she ordered it first, so it was taken from us and given to that table. Very unprofessional service. Our scallops came out 8 minutes later. Overall it is a skip. Many other seafood places are nearby. Dingle is just simply not the best place for fine dining, so I would opt for something more casual and cheaper while dining here. Their drinks were good though. Not to mention, this is the only dining spot in all of Ireland to verbally ask for a tip. read more

Situated directly across the road from Dingle Bay, Boatyard is a seafood forward local spot that definitely has the vibe of Dingle! Based on a recommendation, we made sure to add Boatyard to our itinerary while visiting Dingle. We grabbed a late lunch, both got fish and chips, and one of us got a cocktail. The fish and chips were tasty, not the best I've ever had. The fish was well fried and flaky sided with your standard chips/fries served with ketchup and house made tartar sauce, which was honestly the best part of the dish! Service was friendly and welcoming from entry to exit. The space is cute with a large main dining room up front with lots of natural lights and large windows looking g at the bay. There is a cozier dining room inside, along with two outdoor spaces once more formal than the other. The front patio looks great, but sadly du to weather and season, it was closed. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at The Boatyard. Definitely recommend it when in Dingle! read more

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We arrived for our reservation and the restaurant was about half full. It took a while before a server acknowledged us and took our drink order. As we waited the tables started to fill up and, while hesitant about the reviews we read, we were encouraged by the number of people arriving. We enjoyed our drinks and thankfully got our order taken before the large group of 12 beside us and 3 other tables. While the appetizer came quickly. Our main courses didn't arrive until after ALL the other tables had ordered, were served and most of the people had finished their meals! During this period we were checked on once and were assured our meals were on their way. Then ignored. When we mentioned the extraordinarily long time that we waited and was told there was nothing they could do but apologize......a complimentary dessert....a drink on the house. Nothing! Service: inattentive and uncaring Food: Calamari was tender but the lettuce on the salad was wilted on old Tortellini tasteless and barely warm Mussels overcooked and gritty but the sauce was tasty. Served with a piece of soda bread that was cold from refrigeration. Atmosphere: Nice view, with outside seating if weather permits, it is a very noisy restaurant due to the acoustics of the interior's design. A very disappointing dining experience and a very sad experience for our first night in Dingle. Not at all worth the price paid! There are plenty of seafood restaurants. Skip this one. read more

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Definitely recommend a reservation, it was busy and we saw people who had to be turned away unfortunately. We were lucky enough to get a table. The service was good, the food was incredible. The view was beautiful looking at Dingle harbor. Highly recommended read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Filet, half lobster, spinach tortellini, garlic bread - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

We came here hungry about 4:00 after traveling from California for about 20 hours. My wife and son both ordered the bacon cheeseburger. They both thought it was ok. The bacon was a little different then they were used too, and there burgers came with lettuce and 2 onion rings on top although they ordered the burgers with just meat and cheese. I ate the onion rings and I'm pretty sure they were homemade. They were delicious. The waitress said everything on the specials menu was caught in Dingle Bay. I ordered the monk fish medallions from the specials menu. It was good. The chips (fries) were outstanding. They have a lobster tank with live lobsters. I saw that a couple of people ordered that, it looked like the way to go. We had a nice view of the harbor from the dining room. read more

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Came in for some lunch. It's a very cute place and staff is very friendly. Biggest issue here is they need 1-2 to additional wait staff. They are extremely short staffed for the crowds here. We got Fish and Chips and crab claws with onion rings. Food was good but not memorable. It's a cute spot but wouldn't be a destination for us. read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Crab Claw Special - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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Reasonably good place across the road from the bay. Warm, inviting atmosphere with efficient service. I had one of their locally caught specials, the Turbot & Prawns. Overall the dish was good yet nothing exceptional. My wife had the lasagne and enjoyed it. For dessert we had the Sticky Toffee Pudding and it was the star of the meal. read more

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I always love the atmosphere in these places. We had the clam chowder. It was thick with loads of fish. Monkfish medallions were. fantastic. It tastes so much like shrimp /lobster. Sticky toffee pudding was a treat. The gluten free fish and chips, medallions of beef were a treat. Not too many places have gf fish and chips! read more

The service was friendly and efficient. The view from the patio was nice for people watching and for a view of the marina and island across the water.I ordered a starter (Crab claws in a garlic butter and a a side salad) it was excellent. My husband got the calamari and chips. It was also well done. I would say the cost of food was more than I was expecting. That would prohibit me from returning. read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Crab claws and side salad - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

I should've taken the hint as it was almost empty. But so many reviews were positive. I got the mushroom risotto... easily the most bland and disappointing meal I've had on my vacation. Really unfortunate, wish I had saved that chunk of change. The views and ambiance are nice. Maybe you'll have better luck with the seafood dishes. read more

The location is great with a pier view. The service was warm, attentive and pleasant. Food was okay; I noticed the high ratings, but unfortunately I can't agree. Maybe it's a 4.5* or 5* for the Dingle Peninsula, but in the bigger scheme of things, it's more like 3-3.5*. The prices were on the higher end. We ordered: 4*Tender Calamari Rings in a Salt and Pepper Panko with tangy lemon sherbet mayo: very tender, calamari lightly fried, pretty good. 3*Duo of monkfish & scallops and garden greens: fish was overcooked and a bit hard to chew. 3*Wild Atlantic Seafood Platter- famous Signature Dish of Dingle Bay Seafood Chowder, Crab Claws, Tender Calamari, Freshly steamed Cromane Mussels, Scallop, Beer Battered Fish, all served on a large platter with Homemade Stout Bread and chips and added half Lobster. The best was beer battered fish which was tender and crispy. Calamari was tender and good, too. The lobster was not fresh and overcooked, and the crab claws and the mussels were soaked in buttery sauce. read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Special menu - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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The service and ambience was great right on the water right on the main street. However, the food was extremely bland and had no flavor unimpressed nice aesthetic. read more

Table of 5 New Yorkers visiting Beautiful Dingle for the first time. Heard good things about the Boatyard and decided to try it. Well, it was awful. 3 of us had the crab special which was $35 and consisted of 3 TINY crab claws, a quiche with prawns, and a gelatinous mess of crab gratin that certainly wouldn't be out of place at any local prison or major airliner. The fish and chips were greasy and off-putting ( though an order of gluten free fish and chips was devoured and enjoyed). The tomato soup was just fine. Service was basically nonexistent as we asked 3 times for napkins, and never were offered drink refills. All this, and a bit of attitude by the clearly overworked waitress, for $255.00. I'm from NY and can deal with high prices and small portions if the food is good. Not the case here. Sorry. Can't recommend this place. read more

I ordered the lobster it was overcooked with no flavor and overpriced at £96. Did not eat more than 2 bites of it. I was not offered something instead of the lobster and the bill was not reduced. There were 3 other people with me who all ordered different items and no one was impressed with their meal! I do not recommend this restaurant! read more

Horrible customer service. Everything took forever and food was sub par. Staff were completely inattentive to the guests.

One of the best meals I've had in my life. The owner/manager was extremely nice/funny and entertaining. Out of our 7 day trip all over southern Ireland, this was by far our best stop. Get the crab or seafood platter!! read more

We had a great dinner here while visiting in late September. Be sure to make a reservation a couple days ahead of time even outside of peak season as they did fill, and were turning away anyone without reservations. We had a table with a nice view of the harbor and enjoyed a calamari starter. The calamari was tender and lightly breaded. The sauce that accompanied it was wonderful and much nicer than the typical marinara. I want to say it mentioned sherbet in the sauce, and that is consistent with how it tasted. I know it sounds unusual but it was excellent. They have a nice assortment of local beers and cider and a nice variety of wine and cocktails. For my entree, I had the turbot special which was delicious. The fish was fresh and sweet and the sauce and vegetables accompanying it all complimented it nicely. Each entree also came with a side of vegetables which was much appreciated! For dessert, the sticky toffee pudding was wonderful. They were very short staffed with what appeared to be just two servers working the entire restaurant and handling the host stand. They were moving as fast as possible, but understandably, service was somewhat slow because two people can only handle so much. Relax, enjoy the view, and don't worry if it takes a bit to get a dessert order in or get the check at the end. read more

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This was my family's best meal in Dingle! Great atmosphere, beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff, and the menu was full of great choices. read more

Had a light dinner here about 2 weeks ago. Service was attentive and friendly, the food was excellent (my wife LOVED the 6 crab claws, which were huge and well-prepared). Ambiance was very pleasant and the view across the bay was very nice. A bit pricey, but it's a cut above the other restaurants in terms of ambiance and location. Worth a visit. read more

Nice place for lunch. The seafood is fresh and good. We each had their signature seafood platter which came with steamed mussels, crab claws in garlic butter, seafood chowder, battered fish, breaded calamari, and fries. Several sauces accompanied the meal. Excellent portion size and everything tasted good. Service was great read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Seafood Platter - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Of all the restaurants/pubs/Cafés I visited in Ireland, this was my favorite. Of all of the places in Ireland I visited Dingle was my favorite, but I digress. My boyfriend and I asked the B&B owner if they could call a taxi for us. We were lucky enough to be picked up by the woman who owned the taxi company, and her daughter just happened to work at The Boatyard. So when I asked if she knew of any places that had good veggie options, and good seafood, she knew just where to send us. She also called her daughter to reserve us a table. We were seated by a window in the front of the restaurant, and looked over the menu. My boyfriend had a hard time choosing one thing. He LOVES seafood, and Boatyard had a ton of options for him to choose from. He ended up choosing the Cold Wild Atlantic Seafood Platter. It was heaven on a plate for him! Of the two Vegetarian dishes they had, I chose the Creamy Boatyard Risotto. It was AMAZING! So much flavor, so creamy... I wanted to lick the bowl! Alas, I could barely finish half of it because it was so rich. If I had been staying in a place with a readily available microwave, I totally would've taken it home for leftovers. My boyfriend didn't have that problem though, he devoured every piece of seafood on the platter. I also had a hot toddy, or as they call them over there, a hot whiskey, since I got sick early into the vacation (dang it), and it was lovely. I didn't hear my boyfriend complain about his two beers either. If we ever get to Dingle again (FINGER CROSSED!) I will definitely be putting this on the agenda for dinner! read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Creamy Boatyard Risotto, and a Hot Whiskey - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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Yum! We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around. The food was very good, we had the oysters and their vinaigrette was delicious! I had the muscles, the brine was amazing! Super garlicky and the muscles fell right off the shells. My fiancé had their platter their prawns were delicious and their crab craws were delicious! Overall definitely recommend going here! read more

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my favourite restaurant in dingle! discovered it with friends and then came back on my own. service is excellent and the food is delicious. I really like their bright spacious place with big picture windows. a local taxi driver told me it's his favourite too...and he grew up in dingle! read more

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Amazing fish and chips! And they were gluten free. Very clean with cute decor. Right across from the bay. If I lived in Ireland...I'd definitely be going back!!! read more

How can you not love a town named Dingle? And this was actually my second time here after 24 years. Jamie W. and I spent most of the day driving from Kilkenny to get to our hotel in Dingle by sunset. We barely made it and didn't feel like venturing too far into the quiet town to get something to eat. Fortunately, there was a full-fledged seafood restaurant just down the street facing the waterfront, and it had what looked to be a big tent addition to accommodate the influx of tourists dining in there. There was already a number of people eating in there, but we managed to get a table for two along the edge of the atrium room (photo: http://bit.ly/2feidXw). There was quite a bit to consider in the menu, but we decided on their two big-ticket items. Jamie went for the €24.95 Taste of Dingle Bay Crab Trio, a dish they publicized with a plug from a New York Times food critic. It consisted of crab claws served with garlic butter, a slice of crab and prawn quiche (more like a sliver), a bulky crab cake, a slice of Guinness brown bread, a side salad, and a cup of seafood chowder (photo: http://bit.ly/2frA9Rb). I went in for a bite of the crab cake, and it was tasty in a mayo-saturated way, but the quiche was a bit too dry. I decided to go full gonzo and went for the €27.95 Wild Atlantic Seafood Platter. This was an indulgent display of food dominated by huge pieces of beer-battered fish and steamed Cromane mussels. Scallops and crab claws were in a separate dish, and a huge basket of chips (fries) and deep-fried calamari rings were in a basket underneath the fish. There was a cup of the creamy seafood chowder on the side and the same Guinness bread with butter and various dipping sauces for all the seafood (photo: http://bit.ly/2fsYx2W). OK, that was a lot of food but not all of it was great. Fresh yes but the mussels, for example, tasted like they were in the pot for way too long. But who's complaining? We were on the far western edge of Ireland with the romance of the sea around us. FOOD - 3 stars...fresh from the sea and plentiful in portion but some things were definitely better than others on our platters AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...the atrium provided space though the noise level was a bit much SERVICE - 3.5 stars...the lady server, presumably one of the owners, worked hard for the money TOTAL - 3 stars...she sells seafood by the seashore read more

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Terrible experience from start to finish. I ordered red wine and when I received it, it was clearly old--color and taste were very off; it was undrinkable. They took it back and I asked for a different wine--same problem, old wine past its prime, undrinkable. They took it back again, with no questions asked which I appreciated. I then switched to a local cider. I've never, ever had to send back two different wines because they were old and undrinkable before. For dinner, I ordered the crab claws meal for 35 euros. When it arrived, it had exactly three TINY crab claws. The meal also included a crab and shrimp quiche that was cold, and a crab gratin that was also cold. Clearly the quiche and gratin are intended to be the bulk of the meal. The claws were great but such a tiny portion of the meal. Beware, if you want to enjoy crab claws, this is not the meal for you; I really felt duped. Was not worth 35 euros. I would never return to this restaurant, especially when there are so many other options in Dingle. read more

Everything about this restaurant was excellent from the service, the amazing selection of seafood and fish entrees and the wine selection. I ordered the daily halibut special which is by far the best halibut that I've ever been served. I also appreciate the side dishes of vegetables and potatoes that were perfectly prepared and not overcooked. I would love to make multiple returns to this restaurant but it's a long flight from home however I will be sure to highly recommend it to friends visiting Dingle. read more

This place is local seafood heaven. My mother and I ordered the taste of Dingle Bay which I highly recommend. The seafood chowder is the best I've had in Ireland and that is saying a lot! It's big chunks of fish with a bit of broth to go with it and of course delicious brown bread. It is fine dining, but worth the cost, especially for a special occasion. read more

We were wandering around this beautiful little village and stumbled across this lovely little restaurant. We had no reservations but because we got there early enough it wasn't busy and we were seated immediately. Our service was prompt and friendly, the oysters fresh and delicious! Great food and staff! read more

Walked in on a Monday afternoon in July with 5 small children and 3 adults. The place was full so we waited outside. The staff told us they did not serve food outside. As the kids played in the garden out back we met another one of the staff who turned out to be the owner, Gavin. He was funny, friendly and accommodating and he brought us menus and allowed us to eat outside, which was perfect for the kids. The kids enjoyed their fish n chips, including gluten free for our niece who has celiac - actually the gluten free options brought us in, in the first place. We ordered the steak sandwich and burger, which were beautifully presented and delicious. The onion rings on the burger were crispy and tender. Both served with salad and chips. Enjoyed a Cronin's Cider which was light and refreshing. Overall, a fantastic experience, highly recommend. Thanks Gavin for your kindness and hospitality. We'll be back again sometime. read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Burger (top) and Ribeye steak sandwich - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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Passing through we were attracted to this restaurant across from the harbor in Dingle. It turned out to be fairly expensive and sadly, the food was very bland. The part that bothered me the most though was the fact that they did not tell us they did not take credit cards. We could pay in US dollars which was 6% more. Disappointing! read more

Food tasted ok only problem is I got really sick and started throwing up overnight. Never had this happen over seafood.

The food was great, but we were totally forgotten. We had to go to the bar and request drink refills. We had to request a dessert menu and wait. Finally the bartender served us drinks and dessert. Service does matter and the bartender was the only person who seemed to understand that people do expect great service. read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Apple pie with warm custard. - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

When in Dingle you must eat seafood. When you are this close to the water it is a must. We saw the Boatyard and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The seafood was very fresh and delicious. I recommend getting the Atlantic Seafood Platter. It is large enough for 2 people to share. There was nothing on the platter that I did not enjoy. I will definitely eat here again the next time I am in Dingle. read more

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After driving around the Dingle peninsula, we made our way into town for dinner here. Super glad made a reservation as it got very busy and people got turned away. So I ordered the wild Atlantic seafood platter - this contained the following: - Dingle bay seafood chowder - Buttered local Crab claws - Freshly steamed cromane mussels - buttered Local Scallops - Beer battered fish (Cod) - Homemade Guinness bread - Chips - three kinds of dipping sauce plus tomato ketchup So, firstly I have to say the Homemade Guinness bread is the BEST I have ever had - am kicking myself that didn't see if could get a loaf for the road. Also that bowl of chowder was lovely. The crab claws were so sweet! The scallop was meh but the petite mussels tasted so good - they had them in this cream and leek sauce which I slurped up. Calamari was also nice and my only disappointment honestly was with the chips which were wilted. All other members of my party also enjoyed their selections and scarfed down their fresh seafood options. BTW, I also realized later why bookings are recommended - they are a NYT top restaurant pick do you will here a lot of American accents in the dining room! Lovely service, good food and a winner! Note: #251 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 read more

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The atmosphere is hard to beat. It's right there on the water, and although it was cloudy, you still felt serene sitting so close to the dock. The food itself was good, but I had higher expectations since it was highly recommended to me. I ordered their monkfish scampi, and the fact that it was fresh made it so much better than usual. It was a little heavier on the fried side for me (maybe to please tourists, but I wanted something a little more authentic). The wait staff was attentive, although there was a slight language barrier due to the slang and colloquial terms, so just make sure you enunciate what you want. As far as their patrons, everyone was quite friendly, and it would be a lovey place for a date or family lunch. The convenience was top-notch, as it is right there next to the aquarium and many other shops on Dingle. read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

It was pissing rain in Dingle and we ran into this place. I am glad we didn't have a chance to check Yelp because we totally would have avoided it judging by the reviews. The bad reviews I don't quite understand. I thought the food was pretty bloody good. Staff were very friendly. My friend ordered the plaice and chips special. This was huge. 3 pieces of fish. I wanted something lighter and the girl suggested I go with the crab and shrimp open sandwich. This was just perfect. My sandwich was full of fresh crab meat and shrimp. For the price I thought it was pretty reasonable considering the amount of seafood which was on my plate. Granted this place does seem quite touristy. You can tell this by the staff. They are gearing towards the Yanks on vacation. But don't let that put you off. From my experience that day this place deffo deserves a visit. I would suggest ordered from the daily specials. They seem more reasonably priced compared to the standard mains. Or go with something lighter like I did. Still filled me up as it was a big portion but it wasn't as heavy as the other dishes. Made the rainy day in Dingle more tolerable for sure. read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Shrimp and crab open sandwich on homemade brown bread - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

This is a lovely restaurant overlooking the harbor. First class service and food. We loved sitting by the big windows. Very fresh seafood! read more

My wife and i visited on our honeymoon to Ireland last spring and this was by far the best meal of our trip. Best meal we had in Ireland. We splurged and both order the sampler. Every bite was worth it. i haven't had as good of a seafood meal since. We will return, oh yes, we will return read more

The Boatyard Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Great spot for seafood in Dingle! Food was all as we hoped, big glass windows made for nice environment, and staff were kind. Would recommend. read more