The Lime Tree in Kenmare

Eaten here multiple times... we keep coming back. Great atmosphere in a great town.

Cosy winter dining at its absolute best ❄️🍽️ There’s something special about stumbling into the perfect restaurant on a cold, grey Irish evening — and The Lime Tree in Kenmare delivered exactly that. From the moment you step inside, you’re wrapped in warmth. Think rustic stone walls, soft lighting, and that intimate, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night. Pure Kerry magic 🇮🇪 We began with a complimentary bread basket — homemade sourdough and brown bread with olive oil and tapenade. Simple, comforting, and exactly what you need to ease into a winter meal 🫒🍞 The duck croquette was a standout — confit duck leg with Asian slaw, pickled plums, and plum sauce. Crispy on the outside, rich on the inside, with that sweet-tangy plum cutting through perfectly 🦆 Then came The Lime Tree’s famous sticky chicken wings — glossy, saucy, and completely fall-off-the-bone. You can tell why they’ve earned their place on the menu 🔥 For mains, the Duo of Kerry Lamb stole the show. A beautifully pink rack of locally sourced lamb alongside a mini shepherd’s pie, finished with confit garlic and thyme jus. Two styles, one incredible dish — and a perfect showcase of what Kerry does best. The pan-fried sirloin of Irish Hereford beef was equally satisfying — topped with crispy onions, confit shallot, and herb butter. Rich, classic, and exactly what you crave on a winter’s night. If you’re ever in Kenmare when the temperature drops, this is where you want to be

First time visit, for a significant birthday dinner, will definitely return at another time.

Really nice restaurant with excellent food.

We were staying in Lansdowne Hotel and the receptionist recommended this Restaurant. It was absolutely excellent from starter right through to the Crepes. We had the Chowder and Prawn Cocktail to start and then the Lamb and Steak and finished with the Crepe and a glass of Port. Honestly it was fantastic and to top it all the staff were excellent and the Chef/Owner then came out and sat with us for a chat so you got a real feel for how it works. If you are in Kenmare or within 100km this restaurant is worth the effort.

This place was cute, warm and mind blowing!!! Starter was Duck Croquettes, Asian slaw, pickled plum and plum sauce. Which was beautiful and main was Duo of Lamb, mini shepherds pie, rack of locally sourced Kerry lamb, confit of garlic, thyme Jus. It was cooked to perfection and exactly what our long journey needed. I would be very happy to come back here.