The best restaurants

14/12/2024: Don't be fooled by the numerous award plaques on the outside (all dating back over at least a decade). This place is a huge disappointment and appears to be doing very little to capitalize on its prime position, beside the river, in a town that draws visitors far and wide. For what you get, it's overpriced. The staff are lackluster. The produce is dull and lacking any presentational pazazz. They cannot make a decent cup of coffee. You're left with impression that this is a business on the way out. I first came here during the Covid pandemic, when they were taking significant liberties with public health regulations at the time. The same laissez-faire attitude seems to persist. This is ripe for a visit from the Brennan brothers - or to be taken over by a more imaginative and entrepreneurial owner.

01/09/2024: We have dined here a couple of times in the past and were very happy with the food. A super location and well fitted out. The americano and cappuccino we had today in large cups had too much water and practically tasted the same. Maybe there was a change of ownership or management, as the upstairs section is now a shop. So disappointed.

01/06/2025: We were eating our food and we found a hair in our tenders and the cutlery weren't even washed but the food was quite good. But I left disappointed.

10/02/2025: Food was fine, hot, tasty, fresh. When you are asked to wait until you are seated...a " Hello" would be good... but the guy seemed busy and pointed to the table, dropped the menu and got back to his JUST EAT orders. The inside wasn't busy .. but takeaway was flying. Good for them! But when a client is actually there... wouldn't it be good if we took priority? After all, they were not sacrificing a % of my bill to Just Eat. The burger was excellent... combo fries ok.. and coke was fizzy.. not always a guarantee these days. Toilets were clean but hot taps had no hot water, hand dryer didn't work so .. after food you eat with your hands.. my hands were difficult to clean. Paper towels were provided but the dispenser was broken. Come in lads.. if that's what a client can see.. what's it like behind the scenes! The FOH guy was very friendly when not bombarded with phone calls and takeaway orders... he deserves a medal.. Managers... get your act together. An American diner has staff serving tables... you'd stand out from the deluge of chicken shacks etc on O Connell street I'd have ordered coffee... dessert... and upped my spend.. but the phone orders were far more demanding than an actual client at an actual table and your guy isn't an octopus. Yes, I'd go again as the food was good... but get your bathrooms sorted and prioritise your walk ins over phone ins.

12/11/2023: Brilliant tasty food well priced. Exactly what is said on the menu. Happy to make space at the bar or in the window for a lone diner

28/10/2023: Great value lunch menu - a number of options (burgers, bowls, tacos) for €10.95. Ordered the beef brisket soft tacos (3 small tacos) which were very tasty, all toppings were really good. Only downside was the food was a little cold when it was brought out. Staff were very friendly and helpful with everything which was great. Would come again to try one of the burrito bowls!

16/05/2024: Went to the one in dundrum and had 2 young girls begging the counter who proceeded to talk amongst themselves and didn’t engage once during the order. Honestly was more like hassle and an interruption for them. Disappointing as we always go on the regular and now have now been put off going back

17/02/2025: Just had the best meal at southern Spices that was originally Square One Café, they were serving incredible Indian food! The flavors were rich, the spices perfectly balanced, and the service was so warm and welcoming. A fantastic addition to the area—can’t wait to go back!

13/06/2024: Este es un gran restaurante. Los precios son muy razonables y el personal siempre ha sido amable. La comida también es deliciosa. Recomendaría encarecidamente este restaurante a todo el mundo.

26/11/2024: I liked everything very much, I lived there for a year and a half.

19/06/2024: Nice spot. Plenty to cast your eye over. Great decor. Service was quick. Food was very tasty. Only thought it was a small bit pricey.

25/05/2024: Food was excellent, fresh and tasty

27/04/2025: Situado en el centro de killarney. Parece cualquier otro pub / restaurante desde el exterior, pero es el interior lo que lo distingue. Estábamos buscando un almuerzo ligero y nos quedamos impresionados con la elección que se ofrece. Dos miembros serviciales del personal de guardia que nos atendieron muy bien. excelente comida y dri nk que tenía un precio razonable. Volveré.

06/03/2025: Este café se ve precioso desde fuera. Esperaba una pintoresca boulangerie de estilo francés con un servicio encantador, pero la realidad es muy diferente una vez que entras. Vine a las 8. 45 am un sábado por la mañana. Cuando entré al café, estaba vacío, así que le pregunté al servidor femenino si estaba abierto. Ella respondió que abren a las 8 am, pero ella no estaba sirviendo todavía porque "el pavimento exterior se está limpiando". Esa es una extraña razón para no servir a los clientes... ¿por qué las aceras afuera que se limpian serían una razón para no abrir al servicio? Esta es la norma en todas las ciudades. El tipo que limpiaba las aceras estaba muy lejos por la calle, y hacía tiempo que había terminado con la acera fuera del café. El servidor dijo que podía esperar adentro hasta que ella estuviera lista para empezar a servir. Supuse que quería decir unos minutos, pero no, pasé unos buenos 7-8 minutos parado allí como un limón completo en el café caliente hirviendo, pero ella todavía no abrió para el servicio. Ella no dijo nada en todo este tiempo y procedió a agregar un montón de pasteles a la pantalla de la ventana. Desafortunadamente ningún otro lugar cercano estaba abierto en este momento, así que decidí esperar. Eso fue hasta que otro cliente entró y ella comenzó a charlar alegremente con él, y le permitió empujar delante de mí. Me fui. Los pasteles parecían miserables y como supermercado barato - comprado stodge. ¡No parece haber nada auténticamente francés en este lugar!