A warm welcome and a quickly served still water pitcher started our dining experience on a high…read morenote. The daily special menu was easy to read as was the "not so large" regular menu. Four diners were all praising their Soup, Toastie, Irish Stew and the daily dish of Chicken Roulade (pictured). Clean bathrooms, rugby tv match and close to pull-in parking spots topped off our delicious meal. Oh, they asked us if we wanted some time between our starters and our main course. What kindness not to rush us!

Stopped in for a pint and snack after a round of golf and left with an unexpectedly memorable meal…read more Each of our meals, lamb stew, beef stroganoff and leg of lamb were flavorful, prepared well and well plated. Service was prompt and friendly.

The pizza at Roma 2 in 1 is pretty good. Clearly the owners are in transition, converting it from…read morea takeout, or takeaway to more of a full service place. In the meantime, the restaurant is somewhat basic (no paper plates, just napkins, plastic 3 oz cups for your canned soda, etc). That said, we would consider coming back anytime. Prices are very fair and reasonable. Expect to pay €12 for a pie and a few soft drinks. Only wish we could be around to see the finish effort. Clearly, then it would be three or four stars.

I LOVE the burgers from Roma! They've a great selection of other foods. The chicken is good too!read more

The term "gastropub" is overused, but it certainly applies here. The food at O'Donnabhains was…read moresignificantly above the norm in quality and innovativeness. All the meat is Irish, the fish from Star Seafoods, a local Kenmare fishmonger, and the produce is from the Wild Irish Way (coastal western Ireland) wherever possible. I had two "starters" for my lunch, both specials so I can't get the details from the menu now. The first was a baked goat cheese and chorizo tart. Made with a phyllo pastry, and served over greens. Everything about it was perfect: the phyllo so light that it shattered when cut yet it wasn't dry. The cheese was golden brown on top from broiling. The chorizo was in tiny pieces scattered on top so it didn't overwhelm. The two or three kinds of lettuce greens underneath were light and delicate. My other dish was a fish cake, fish and potatoes actually. Fried to a beautiful golden brown, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar sauce, and served over more of those excellent greens, this time dressed with vinaigrette. The dill on top was more than a decoration, it was lighter in flavor than most, and the flavor complemented well. It was a very attractive presentation; even the dish it was served on was pretty. I didn't try the wife's Cottage Pie: minced steak and potatoes topped with mashed potatoes and Dublin Cheddar but she did like it. And it was also attractive, with the potato crust ruffled and the peaks perfectly browned. Garnished with parsley. Like my dishes, visually beautiful. We shared a banoffie pie for dessert. This is uncommon in the US but I might compare it to a banana cream pie with caramel sauce addition. Ok but not really my thing, and too much cream filling for the amount of crust. That's all I remember about this great meal. Looking at the menu just now I don't see my items on the menu as they were specials. I was surprised and pleased by the prices of the standard items, most of which were below average for the area, especially for a place that describes itself a "gastropub".

I really enjoyed this place, adorable location. So cozy inside, and also so quaint outside. Staff…read moreis friendly. The seafood chowder was so so good, prob the best i had while in Ireland. The mussels were good too.

The food was great and the vibes were very chill. Great place for a drink or food. The service was…read moregood.

My friend Thomas and myself had a super meal here last night.....Thomas had the scampi for starter…read morefollowed by a seafood Curry with rice which he said was excellent and I had seafood chowder followed by a steak which was cooked to perfection.....the two staff members Catriona and Danny couldn't have been nicer to us and were both extremely efficient at their jobs plus they created a nice friendly atmosphere for all in the restaurant.....I have eaten here many times over the years and I have never once been disappointed.....well done to the horseshoe restaurant and keep up the good work

Food was well executed, wide range of options. Quite a good value for the options given. Kids…read moremenu was very good! Comfortable seating options both indoor and outdoor. Waitstaff were attentive. The location of the restaurant is worth the visit beautiful and scenic. Recommend if you are in the area and want a quieter experience than the typical Kenmare main streets (which does also have many excellent options). Located an easy drive to the heart of Kenmare.

We were American visitors seeking an experience a bit different from the Kenmare town pub scene and…read moreBoathouse Bistro did not disappoint! A short beautiful drive to a waterfront setting and we felt relaxed and tranquil. Our table of 7 was cared for by the friendly professional staff. All the seafood choices were exceptionally fresh and well-prepared. Highly recommend!

We've been here 2 weeks, eaten at a pub daily, and have enjoyed every single one except Paddy…read moreFoley's. Entrees took 1 hour to come out of the kitchen. I believe they forgot to put in the order and blamed it on being "busy". They were not busy. People (mostly tourists like us) seated 20 minutes after us got food before we did. The seafood chowder had a piece of something chewy and funky in it that was not quite right, I had to spit it out. The Shepherds Pie had very little meat. It was mostly gravy, veg and potato. No dressing on the salad. Basically, everything was bland and lacked seasoning. The food was by far the most lackluster of the many delicious meals we ate while in lovely Ireland. Even the few meals we ate at tourist visitor centers outshone this place. The only good thing was the beer. We might as well have gone to a poorly executed Irish themed chain restaurant in the States. So disappointing as it was one of our last nights here. We chose poorly, please do not do the same. Skip it and find another pub.

The town of Kenmare, as with many of the Irish towns, was beautiful, quaint and inviting. We were…read morelooking for a seafood dish and came across Foleys. It was colorful and lively and they served food at the bar ....... She had the salmon and I had the Hake. Both tasted as if they'd been caught that very same day. The service was very good and the owner even approached and asked if we'd be more comfortable at a table. If you are starting your journey along the ring of Kerry or ending it in Kenmare I'd definitely recommend Foleys

Fabulous lunch spot! Had the Cajun chicken salad and white chocolate cheesecake. Excellent…read moreservice and good coffee too!

Our family was walking through Kenmare looking for a nice restaurant when we stumbled upon Boka by…read morechance... it was a wonderful find! Tasty food, great coffees and wonderful deserts. Among other things, we enjoyed the Brie, honey and walnut appetizer, chicken BLT and Das Ist Mir Wurst" sandwich - all of which we highly recommend.

Davitts Bar was recommended to us by several people at our hotel. We went ahead and went and dinner…read morewas good. I had the beef stew and my partner had a chicken burger. Both were good. Would recommend this restaurant.

Ate here twice while visiting Kenmare, once for lunch and once for dinner. Nice atmosphere with…read moreattentive service. Felt the least pub-like of the places we visited. They have a large menu with lots of vegetarian options which is a big plus! The halloumi sandwich I had for lunch was a 10/10. I had fish and chips for dinner and it was fine but not my favorite of the trip. My husband had the chicken sandwich and the burger and loved both.

Way back in April my rowdy family visited Mick and Jimmy's for lunch and absolutely loved it. We…read morehad crappy internet the entire trip, so we never got the chance to leave the reviews we wanted. I just came across a delicious photo of my lunch from that day, and had to come back and write that review we owed this place. Great food, great menu, and great service. We had a lovely conversation with our waiter, felt like we got to know him personally. Mick and Jimmy's was a pleasant surprise on a quick stop for lunch, nobody expected it to be one of the food highlights of our trip...but it certainly was! Thanks for the great memories, we will certainly return the next time we come back to Ireland.

Best breakfast I have probably ever had. Loved the space/vibe, the food was incredible, the service…read morewas amazing. Definitely shouldn't miss this wonderful little place.

7/19/2019 - We had a great dinner. In fact the best dinner out of three nights in Kenmare. The…read moreSole was very fresh and entire filets on both sides. Our son and daughter had the pork and fish and chips. Great wine and beer selection. Service was awesome and felt like a family restaurant. They also had local music, which was wonderful. Highly recommend!!!

Our host Pat from Avelow B&B recommended Tom Cream's because we wanted good oysters. We got to the…read morerestaurant around 7pm & without reservations but the girls sat us anyway. I think it's best to make reservations just FYI. I ordered 6 natural oysters for 12€. They were fresh and perfectly salty. Definitely worth the $$. We also ordered a beer 4€ and glass of Chardonnay 6.50€. I ordered the sea bass and my friend order the roasted pork. My sea bass was two smaller fish on top of a squash purée and served with a side of boiled potatoes with dill, carrots and a pickled red cabbage (I think). It was very good and filling. The pork roast was very tender. It was served with mash potatoes and a side of apple sauce. Both dishes were lovely. The decor was very trendy and sea inspired. Very cool that the owners based the restaurant on the Irish explorer Tom Crean who came from Kerry. He was a great Antarctic explorer during the early 1900s. I felt welcomed even though it was a fancy restaurant and I had my Havaianas on my feet. People started streaming in and were dressed up. The servers were very tentative and sweet. It would be a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. They also have an early bird special before 6:30pm that read 2 course meal for 21€ (would be great if that included a house beer or wine). Overall, great little place for a fancier dinner. Definitely go for the oysters! The seafood was delicious.