Food was just alright. Server seemed a bit flustered even though it was not too busy. Plenty of other great restaurants in Kinsale to try
Nick Petrillo
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26 November 2024
8.0
The proof is in the pudding!! (No really get the pudding)
Great people and food is DELICIOUS—highlight of our trip culinary-wise!
Megan Huth
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22 November 2024
10.0
Incredible atmosphere and even more incredible food! Thank you for the great experience.
Pat Kasper
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20 November 2024
10.0
Had dinner here recently and while I did really enjoy the food I wouldn’t say it was anything to write home about! I had the monkfish special and it was very good although very rich. We also had the hake which was nice. Cocktails were just fine but then I did overhear that the cocktail barman was off that night so perhaps we were unlucky. The service was as we have grown to expect in Ireland lately, fine. After spending €150 I’m not sure I could say it was worth it.
Karen Mulvey
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13 November 2024
8.0
We have always loved this restaurant in the heart of Kinsale but didn’t know one very important detail. It is very unusual for a chef and kitchen to make every single item on the menu from scratch. This happens in this restaurant. Tom & Grannia are running a very friendly restaurant with superb food and a great cocktail bar. Our favourites are the fish “specials” but my partner always returns to the slow cooked short rib of beef and the fabulous chicken wings. Every man’s idea of heaven!! All the dishes are great and we all
Love the crème caramel brûlée and the flourless chocolate cake. Decor is cosy but modern and staff so friendly and helpful. A must when in Kinsale (and no freezer friendly quick dishes here).
linda walsh
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28 October 2024
10.0
In the top 5 burgers I have had. The bartender was top notch. Make a reservation.
Deep North
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02 October 2024
10.0
Very good dinner tonight. They seemed to be a bit short staffed but we had a nice time.
P. Shawn Faherty
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02 October 2024
10.0
We wanted low key but not to the detriment of the food. Fantastic oysters to kick off. The hake and the monkfish (fish of the day) were both excellent. No skimping on the portions. A good wine list. Chose the Verdejo. Great service.
M M
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28 September 2024
10.0
Fantastic wine, ambience, service and food
A group of 6 of us reserved a seat for dinner, the service from the offset was great- our drinks promptly delivered to us including a bottle of red and a bottle of white which where very nice, beer and cocktails.. we were a happy bunch, we had starters and particularly the pate was exceptional and also a good portion, 4 of us had the pork chop with mash and green beans- honestly the best pork chop - by this point feeling pretty stuffed, I made my husband order dessert just so I could have a spoonful - I had 2 or maybe 3 :-) we all left very full and happy - thank you to the fabulous front of house, the kitchen team, you all play a valuable part and we had a fantastic meal x
Sheena Brown
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25 August 2024
8.0
We ate in some wonderful restaurants in our 15 nights in the Dordogne and southwest Ireland and this was perhaps the best. Kinsale deservedly is called a "foodie" town and this was our Kinsale favorite.
We had a very comfortable, upholstered window seat on the second floor. Tables were nicely spaced. One of the best parts of the meal was our charming Gerte, but all of the waitstaff were personable and helpful. The meal was nicely spaced and we were not rushed at all, as we had been at some other places, particularly Fishy, Fishy.
Ah, the meal. We started with six oysters from right across the bay - Oysterhouse - and they were sweet, mellow and deep-cupped. We also shared some interesting and tasty aubergene fritters. The highlights were our seafood entrees. A monkfish special was thick with fennel and risotto with a paella-like seasoning. Different and really tasty. Equally good was the hake with spinach cream and salsa verde, served with and snow peas. Both fish were substantial and perfectly cooked - still very moist.
We were on a roll so we shared a BIG flourless chocolate cake with oozing chocolate inside and ice cream.
Good wine by the glass selection and excellent (if a bit expensive) specialty cocktails.
We lingered over the meal and enjoyed Gerte's conversation. Just a completely lovely evening.
Niwotois
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27 July 2024
10.0