While exploring Dingle, we walked past The Fish Box and noticed a huge line stretching outside the…read morerestaurant. Since they don't take reservations, we kept walking but were curious enough to look up the reviews. After seeing how highly rated it was, we decided to come back when we were ready for lunch. I'm so glad we did. We timed it perfectly, avoided the line, and were seated immediately. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered the chicken goujons, fish tacos, The Fish Box, and the seafood chowder. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You could tell the seafood was incredibly fresh. What impressed us even more was the value. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes we received. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it an easy place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Located just a block from the marina, The Fish Box was one of our favorite lunches in Ireland. If you find a line, don't let it scare you away. It's popular for a reason.

I wanted to try the Fish Box and had a whole plan about putting my name in around 6pm for dinner…read moreand wandering around dingle until my table would likely be ready 1.5 hours later but then made the excellent decision to go for lunch instead when it opened at 12:30pm on a Monday. Folks were lined up already at 12:15pm so I joined the queue at 12:20pm after seeing the Harry Clarke stained glass windows at the chapel across the street. We were seated promptly and ordered the shared box (fish box times 2) which came out quickly and we were done by 1:15pm! - shared fish box - 3/5 - I have to say my favorite part of the fish box was the salad and the mushed peas. It came with fried cod, tempura prawns, Cajun calamari and another fried fish item. I've had better fried fish, calamari, and tempura prawns and didn't really care for the chips (not crunchy enough?) I'm glad I tried Fish Box and am especially glad I didn't wait 1.5 hours to try it!

Sat us in the closed in outdoor area which was super nice. Waitress was efficient and friendly…read more Good variety of seafood dishes but by far the most expensive meal we had in Ireland. Everything was tasty but not my favorite seafood meal in Ireland either. Would definitely eat here again if I were to go to Dingle, but it is on the high end.

Worth the hype. Make reservations 4 months in advance of your visit. The 4 of us were amazed by…read morethe quality of the seafood. Starting with the bread, oysters and the bisque led to an enchanting dinner. The crowd favorite was the potato crusted fish, but every dish was superb. Monkfish was outstanding and even the cod pleased a non-fish lover in our group. Server was knowledgeable and friendly. So glad we booked this place well in advance of this trip to our favorite country

Excellent bakery and fresh seafood and meat departments. Very good selection and quality of food…read moreitems. The liquor department is well stocked and carries some premium products at reasonable prices. The checkout service is very easy. The store clerks have been very helpful. Clean and well organized.

Thanks to Noreen today for her help , and going to the car for me , Joan Cronin xxread more

Love this place. Fish do fresh it comes in the door still in the nets from that day's catch. Lovely…read morestaff, seating area is small so go on a sunny day when you can sit outside. Nice kids selection also. Edit - have been back again, had the seared tuna burger and it was stunning. Partner had the hake, also fab. Their chicken salad sambo is pretty out of this world also. If this place was on the Main Street there would be a queue round the block. Hidden gem!

I've eaten here quite a few times over the years and I have never been disappointed. Dingle is…read morefamous for good seafood restaurants but this place rarely features among them which surprises me. Their salads with squid and pickled ginger is fantastic, as is the tuna burger and the salmon skewers. The only thing that lets them down is their lack of credit card facilities - the closest ATM is in SuperValu (i.e. not very close, certainly for those with elderly people or little ones!). Ever since I've been going there, they haven't had credit card facilities 'at the moment' however it appears as though they have no intention of providing such a service..

This is easily the top restaurant in Dingle. Taste, quality, value, variety and service are all…read morefeatured here. Combined with an intimate atmosphere, Half Door simply excels. I have eaten here over the years, and our family can still remember their original experience. I enjoyed fresh halibut and scallops. The halibut was buttery and the scallops were the sweetest I've tasted! They were served with a nice beet root and a puree of cauliflower-celeriac. Potatoes on side were roasted with herbs and duck fat. This restaurant embodies the new cuisine of Ireland. I plan on returning once more to the Half Door before I leave Dingle--no small compliment, considering all of the eateries to choose from in Dingle.

Easy the best restaurant in Dingle. Had the fish and the Lamb Chops. Best lamb I have had. Fish was…read moreso fresh you could not believe. The wine was awesome and kept in a cellar. Server was great and awesome service. Loved this place. this place could make it in any big city. Very fresh and health options. Service 5 star. Locals say its the best and they go on special occasions. Very friendly and very sophisticated yet casual. Not a pub for sure. We will be back. I would expect to see a place like this in Carmel California.

Had a fun dinner last night at Marina Inn - had a reservation for 7:30pm but got hungry earlier so…read moreasked the kind host if he might seat us ideally outside at 7pm and he did! There was live music inside starting at 6:30pm which made the inside a bit loud and stuffy so we were very glad to sit outside and enjoy the music and the people watching along the Strand. The service was excellent and we enjoyed our meals: - seafood chowder - 5/5 plenty for two people to share and large chunks of varied seafood and potato in a creamy soup, yum! Came with a piece of brown bread that I didn't care for but my partner happily ate it - Guinness beef stew - 4/5 came with mashed potatoes carrots and was a solid offering - pan fried filet of hake with cream of mushroom and tarragon sauce and potatoes - 5/5 I though this was delicious and just the right balance of flavors with slices of mushroom I'd definitely go back to the Marina Inn if I ever find myself in Dingle again

Food and ambience were awesome! Loved sitting out on the road and being able to get a view of the…read moreharbor. The seafood chowder was delicious as was the cheesy garlic bread! Fried Brie was a huge serving but personally wasn't my favourite bite of food!

Once upon a time, this is one of the best Yelp- worthy finds ever! What a lovely dinner! We enjoyed…read morethe Thai mussels, white wine mussels, a tremendous steak with mash, the garlic prawns, and the crème brûlée. Oh my goodness! This has been one of the best meals we have enjoyed throughout Ireland after several visits. Wow. Make a reservation to ensure you get a spot. It can be busy and you really don't want to miss out. Did I mention, WOW? The end.

The ambience and staff in this restaurant are absolutely first rate. Walking in there is a bar to…read morethe left and a front eating area and then a larger eating area in the back. We sat in the back at a comfortable table, the seating is spaced well enough to provide privacy. The sound level is also comfortable. For drinks we ordered a port wine and a local stout. Both were satisfying. Our starter of mussels was absolutely superb. The mussels were sweet and tender. The sauce that bathed the fish was really delicious. I ordered the spicy Spanish fish stew. The fish were truly fresh and delicious. The stew sauce was a bit spicy and also excellent. It would have been a great soup on its own. My wife ordered the halibut served with a mushroom sauce. The sauce was great, the fish was high quality and fresh, but it was absolutely tasteless. The preparation by steaming unfortunately ruined an otherwise very good fish dish. Our dessert, the Sticky Toffee Pudding was really good. It has lots of flavor and whole sweet, wasn't overly so. I would have wanted to give Doyle's 5*. But with a very expensive entree being mediocre, it would not have been honest. We told the staff our impression and to their credit, they were completely receptive. I would absolutely return for another meal here, but would be careful to ask how the specials are prepared.

We had dinner here our first night in town; even though it was late September, we rapidly learned…read morethat dinner reservations are required and can be hard to get at many places in Dingle. Fortunately, we were early enough that we were able to get in here. We saw many turned away shortly after we arrived. Heads up that they have signs pointing to two entrances for the restaurant, but the one on the left side of the building is the correct one. The sign on the right side of the building leads into the kitchen. Yes, we found this out the hard way! The menu features local fish and shellfish and they also serve some local beer and cider. I went with the monkfish and prawn curry and it was very good. The fish and prawns were sweet, flavorful and cooked perfectly and the curry didn't overpower them. The description said the curry also included vegetables, but other than a garnish, these seemed absent. Others in our group enjoyed their fish as well. They had sides of vegetables that weren't seasoned so I'd suggest coming here for the fish, which is what they do very well. As with many places, they were understaffed, but service was fine for our purposes. The atmosphere is casual and includes a fireplace that is likely lit in cooler weather as it did look like a true working fireplace.

A local recommended Sheehy's Anchor Down. I had the fish & chips which I thought was very good…read more The atmosphere was nice, and the service was good.

Great restaurant in Dingle with fresh seafood and great staff. We wandered in with no reservations…read moredue to lack of planning on my part but they were able to find us a table after a short wait at the bar. This was quite luck because it's a cozy space. The staff here is very friendly and quite busy as this is a popular place. It's family owned and has been around for over 150 years. We had oysters and then fish and risotto along with a local draft beer. Overall a great local meal on a hot Dingle July evening.

FOOD Best food I've had so far in my 8 days in Ireland. The…read moreCajun Caesar children salad was extraordinarily good. The Cajun chicken could be an entree on its own. The chef(s) should be very proud of this one. The wagyu burger sent me to another realm. The party must've had minced onion or seasoning mixed into the meat which gave flavor in every single bite. SERVICE Delightful and welcoming servers. They were on it with replenishing drinks and asking how everything was. AMBIANCE From the outside, the place appears very unassuming. It's nothing that will catch your eye, but if a local or guide is kind enough to tell you about this place, you're in for a treat. Inside, it's a small-to-medium pub experience but plenty of attention to the dining area. That's what you're there for. Cozy and intimate, and you're only an arm's reach away from the bar. They do not accept American Express, but all other cards. Highly recommend!

Definitely recommend a reservation, it was busy and we saw people who had to be turned away…read moreunfortunately. 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

We arrived at the Boatyard and were seated immediately... and then we waited for anyone to greet us…read moreand take order. A group of 12 arrived about 10 minutes after us and yet they were served with drinks and food before us. The amount of time to get any service was less than acceptable. The table next to us arrived before us and did not receive their food until we were almost done. We waited so long I went to the bar to ask the manager if we needed to order at the bar. It took him a while to respond because he was servicing the table of 12. In the end, The food is average at best. There are many other restaurant options in Dingle and I suggest you try them all before you go to The Boatyard. It appears to be a management issue.