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!

There's several separate places within this estate, the Manor House itself is not open to the…read morepublic but can be booked for events such as weddings. The Boathouse Bistro is a high quality restaurant about 250m from the Manor House on the seafront and is open from 12:30pm to 9pm, 7 days a week during the March-October tourist season. They have a Michelin rosette for 2017 and the menu is mostly seafood and the foot is top class and offers great value for money compared with what's available in Kenmare town.

Solas Tapas serves Spanish-inspired small and medium plates using local Irish produce. It's…read morelisted in the Michelin Guide, with positive comments from this review and other. Our dinner was a welcome alternative to classic Irish cuisine. We made reservations, arrived early, and were seated promptly. They have a time limit on the tables, and very generous by American standards. Our wait staff were friendly, helpful, and there when we needed them. We found the atmosphere to be warm, comfortable, relaxed, friendly, and rustic. It was also cool to peak into the Kitchen and watch one of the owners in made-to-order action. One thing about tapas/pintxos restaurants is that 2 things sneak up on you as you continue to order small plates: the overall bill and how full you become before you know it. For the 4 of us, our total came out to 161 Euros (including a 12.5% service charge), which I thought was a good value for the quality of food and drinks received. Our choices included 4 different glasses of wine from a very nice list, with prices ranging from 10-16 Euros. We also had 1 coffee and 3 Herbal teas at the end. In between, our food choices were: - Grilled Sour Dough, Confit Cherry Tomatoes & Dingle Sea Salt + Extra - Roasted Almonds - Crisp O Connors Spuds "Bravas Style" Manchego & Aioli - Chorizo Sausage - Chorizo & Manchego Croquette, Aioli, Dingle Sea Salt - Fig Tempura, Dingle Goats Cheese, Peppered Honey - Potato Hash We enjoyed all our choices, with the only one comment that the croquette was a bit rich for our pedestrian tastes. We'd gladly come back to explore the menu further, which probably changes from time to time.

Stopped in for lunch and absolutely loved it. Our waitress helped us select some great options to…read moreshare and we loved every bite. Wonderful spot!

Best meal we had in the 7 days in Killarney.. I had the lamb shank, fall apart awesome, wife had…read morecod..nothing left on the plate. Make a reservation and enjoy

The only people I feel bad for are the ones that stopped to look inside the window but kept…read morewalking. What an experience they missed out on. Best food we've had in a long time! The lamb shanks were beyond amazing, only to be outdone by the bread pudding, only to be outdone by the wine, only to be outdone by the friendly staff. It's been years since we've had a dining experience this great. Find it. Enjoy it. Then thank me.

The Pizza was excellent, very thin crust. The atmosphere was beautiful, it's an old church turned…read moreinto a restaurant.

Interesting atmosphere in an old church with an equally interesting pizza menu. Service was good…read moreand the beer cold albeit would like to have had a bigger selection.

While waking around Killarney, we came into R&B for a late lunch. They have a small menu with a…read moreequally sized Specials Menu. My son ordered the steak sandwich. Which was not a sandwich...Sandwich describes the cut of steak. He said it was one of the best steak he had eaten...Ever. My wife had the meatballs and pappardelle. The depth of flavors were delicious. I ordered the lasagna. It was ok. I should have order the pappardelle. Nice little spot for lunch, would have loved to come here for dinner.

Soooo good. I had the beef carpaccio and my husband had the rolling stone. One of the best meals…read morewe've had in Ireland. So good. I wish we weren't leaving in the morning, as I'd LOVE to try the risotto. I literally almost ordered it, despite the fact that I was completely full with the starter alone. The service was wonderful, and the staff friendly. My only regret is not having the opportunity to sample more.

Amazing experience at The Black Pig tonight for a drink and cheese board. We walked by around 10 pm…read moreand it was still bustling with people. We popped our heads in and immediately were greeted by Charlie, who was extremely welcoming and kind and got us a table outside for a drink. Note- it does seem small inside. We had some wonderful drinks and truly enjoyed the cheese board. Her husband came out to bring the board and was also extremely kind and friendly. Our drinks were tasty and the wine list was truly extensive. Overall, a must go to!

Stumbled upon this place while walking about town and it was an incredible find! We were able to…read moresnag a seat in their back porch courtyard, which is comfy cozy. Of course, we sampled various wines. They have approximately 300 different bottles to choose from and approximately 100 of those you can get by the glass. We had several tapas, including the chili and mint olives, a charcuterie board, a cheeseboard, and our favorite - the ham and chorizo croquettes. Service was good and we would highly recommend this restaurant if you ever find yourself in Kinsale!

Lovely little spot. So little you'd barely notice it when passing! There's a decent selection of…read morewines and they also serve a couple of bottled beers. We tried a few wines by the glass, all of which went down well and the generous pour is a definite plus! There's plenty of space and the interior is really nice, has a Mediterranean feel to it. Only draw back is it was a little chilly, but pull up a chair to the fire and you're sorted!

A small variety of wines but they pair perfectly with the cozy, hidden, laid back vibe. Feels more…read morelike walking into an old friend's home than a few steps away from the hullaballoo of Oliver Plunkett. Did I mention the crackling fireplace?! Or that the bartender is intelligent, well traveled, & interesting? Yes. This place rocks! Put your phone away & go there now.

We came here while waiting for a table at Gallagher's Bar. It's a beautiful bar, on par with the…read morefancy cocktails that I've seen in New York. The interior of the bar has upscale booths across from the bar as well as a larger room that can fit larger groups of people. The bar is known for its wines, but to me, it also had some super delicious cocktails. I got a gin and tonic with UK/British ingredients: Kinsale gin and elderflower tonic. DELICIOUS. We also ordered the charcuterie plate, which was filled with delicious meats and dried fruit. The only area of improvement would be the consistency and speed at preparing the drinks. Since we were waiting for a table at Gallagher's, we only had about 30 minutes at the restaurant. However, either due to an inconsistent kitchen or too much care with the food, the drinks and food took quite a while to get out and delayed us from getting to our table by about 20 minutes. Still, I do think this is a good bar to stop by and would do it again!

New cocktail bar opened in the place of the former Bar Boq. The ambience is much the same - lots of…read morecandles and an aura that clearly differentiates it from a pub. They specialise in wine and cocktails, but there are many fine beers available as well. Servers are friendly, nice to talk to, and mix excellent drinks. Definitely worth checking out.

A hidden gem, we stumbled upon the curious cat on a Sunday morning for brunch and luckily arrived…read moreearly enough to avoid the crowd. Simply stated, the food was phenomenal! The egg omelet was packed with flavor, very hearty and satisfying. Likewise the vegan avocado toast had an array of flavors including Italian seasoning that when combined with the creamy and consistency of the avocados and fresh tomatoes packed a real explosion in your mouth! Highly recommended.

Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Everything was impeccable. The servers were so sweet and…read moreattentive even though they were so busy (pro tip: get there early) and the food was divine. The prices were very fair, especially for the quality of food and coffee. We sat outside (which is dog friendly) and the ambiance was pleasant and a great location for large or small groups. I would come here every morning if I lived in the area. Definitely a must try brunch spot in Killarney!!

I loved my time at the vintage. I was in town from America to see my family in Kanturk. They…read morerecommended the vintage and I couldn't have been more satisfied. I got a pint of Guinness and the roast of the day. The roast was absolutely excellent. I really enjoyed the gravy over the top and the stuffing underneath. The meat was cooked very well. The service was great and made me feel at home on the other side of the pond. I really enjoy when the server walks you through the menu after you ask questions to help you arrive at the right entree, which is exactly what happened. I will be visiting again before I go home and definitely when I come back to the fine town of Kanturk.

I'm not quite sure why The Vintage is showing as a bottle shop, but this bar/restaurant is the best…read morein town! It's warm and cozy with plenty of dining space. I love the stone and lacquered wood finishes inside. This is the kind of place where you see the owner invested and working at his restaurant. I came here with my boyfriend, his brother and sister for lunch and can say that The Vintage did not disappoint! The food here is much nicer than you would expect at a bar and there was proper wait staff which is why I would consider it more of a restaurant than bar or bottle shop. Anyway, we sat down and ordered 2 appetizers, 4 mains, 3 desserts and 2 coffees all for the whopping price of 73€, I nearly fell off my bar stool. Such good value for delicious food and good portion sizes. I shared some of the mushroom soup and brown bread which was so flavorful and creamy but not too heavy. I could eat that brown bread all day but resisted since I had a fillet of fish on the way. My fish was cooked perfectly, not over battered and super moist. Almost everyone at the table ordered the fish which was a crowd pleaser. The table shared sides of veg, potatoes and chips which were all delicious, I'd say my favorite was the broccoli. Despite being smothered in creamy maybe cheesiness, I can still say I ate my greens for the day, right? Whatever they put on it, I could eat those just on its own....ok with a side of that brown bread. I would definitely come back. It's not a fancy Star rated restaurant in looks and feel, but a warm cozy place where you could take the whole family or just enjoy with friends. I felt the food was extremely good value and service was excellent.