The best restaurants in Cork

28/08/2025: My favorite restaurant in Kinsale. Service was amazing. They gave us food to try. Just an amazing place and experience

20/08/2025: Incredible! Everything was so fresh and delicious!

31/08/2025: What an amazing place to eat! We were introduced to this restaurant by friends who live locally. Friendly & efficient staff in beautiful rustic surroundings. The food is only superb. Varied menu to suit everyone. Large portions...but it was the awesome flavours that astounded me. Choice of Carafes of wine at affordable prices... Delightful experience...highly recommended if you are in this area...

29/08/2025: Was in Monks Lane last weekend for a friend’s birthday and it was a standout from first greeting to last sip. The front-of-house team were on it—warm, unflustered, and perfectly paced. The food was absolutely fantastic, both comforting and polished with well-judged seasoning. Hard to decide on what to have when everything sounds so good. It has a rare buzz, cosy yet lively, both inside and out. It all felt genuinely celebratory without any fuss. A class act and an easy recommendation.

25/08/2025: Absolutely delicious coffee and treats- every bite of the cranberry cashew ball had more and more flavor and the brownie was the perfect bite of chocolate. Lovely attentive host with a super cute shop. Highly recommend!

25/08/2025: The service here was absolutely fantastic, I got the “coca hazelnut” and added in Amarula chick is a type of liqueur and then my mother ordered a “Amarula Latte” both were delicious, I’d highly recommend the coca hazelnut if you like the bueno chocolate bars. The owner brought us over an extra cup with a milk (alcoholic) froth to share which was delicious and obliging 🫶 We then tried 2 of the cocktails which were fab!!! I tried the “Escape” which is a coconut-pineapple sake moment and my mam ordered the vermouth which was also delicious! (The little sake drinks also come with a reusable cup!!) I would never normally be someone who leaves reviews but I would highly recommend visiting here if you’re in Kinsale- coming from an Irish person who travels across the country annually!! ☕️

20/07/2025: Fantastic food, lovely staff, great service and just a beautiful restaurant - great value and big portions!

18/07/2025: Beautiful food. Sweet potato side was unreal. Chips were phenomenal. Even the bread beforehand was delicious My duck main was phenomenal, my fiancé wasn't overly impressed with the aubergine main but maybe just wasn't hungry enough. Would try something else instead. Everything was delicious. Everybody elses food looked top class. Lovely atmosphere and ambience The creme brulee was the most mouth watering we've ever had. Celebrated our engagement and birthday in style. We will be back again Great service also.

10/08/2025: 5 staff behind the bar more interested in talking to each other than serving customers. Then when we did get attention, they were extremely rude....certainly won't be back for the service

13/07/2025: I dunno what the heck is wrong with this place. I'm new to Cork, Clonakilty and Ireland in general and was denied entry simply because I was alone. Although I've never been in.... I'll certainly never be back. Head to GG's instead! These guys are funny as hell saying they were closing at 21:00. Lots of lads had said the "security" staff packing roofies. Didn't believe it until that night.

29/08/2025: Always great food and brilliant service

20/08/2025: Awesome food, quiet atmosphere, very friendly staff....

05/09/2025: Friendly staff, good selection, including vegan products. Everything you need.

17/08/2025: Tasty sandwiches and coffee. Plenty of food choices

17/08/2025: Fantastic experience all around. The restaurant is so comfortable and cozy. Great staff and the food was excellent. Had a thoroughly lovely time here. Had the fresh lobster croquettes starter, the tbone steak with blue cheese walnut sauce, the chocolate indulgence and a decaf cappuccino. A perfect Sunday treat!

13/08/2025: Absolutely amazing fresh local fish dishes . We will be back . A hidden gem in west cork .

19/08/2025: Best fish and chips in Cork. They have a outlet in Carrigaline as well. JC Lennox and catch of the day can't be beaten for fish and chips in Cork. Update after 2 years : wouldn't change it a bit. It still is a 5 star place

13/08/2025: I had my best fishnchips in Kinsale! Got a kibbling box and even the small one for 8euros was definitely filling and the tartare sauce was delish!Chips were golden&crispy and the fish was fried to perfection! Has a lovely view to enjoy your food at aswell

21/08/2025: Mai Fitz was a great experience. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were very generous. Everyone at our table was very satisfied with our meal

20/08/2025: Fantastic food, Eaton mess unbelievable, great chef, fabulous accommodating staff 5 stars keep up the great work.

30/03/2025: The staff and service was lovely, ordering and serving was fast. However, the food was bad. The lasagne was watery and cold, the chips were half cooked and was soaking with oil as if it was sat in oil and it felt like it was microwaved. The lasagne had little to no flavour and the only thing I ate was the garlic bread. The brownie was okay as well but was cold. The service and the staff were amazing throughout the whole experience but food wise, wasn’t the best.

29/03/2025: This place was busy but our food was served quickly. We had the roast beef special and it was amazing.

10/08/2025: A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I visited The Blackbird in Ballycotton on a quiet Tuesday or Wednesday evening. At the time, there were only five people in the bar: one lady seated by the window, a couple at the bar, and ourselves at a table in front of the TV. I was watching live darts on my phone when I overheard the couple at the bar ask the young bartender if he could put the darts on the TV. His response shocked me — he said he couldn’t, as the owner had instructed him to only put on the women’s football game. The surprising part was that the match wasn’t due to start until 8 p.m., and this was shortly after 7 p.m. In the meantime, they were showing a rerun of a preseason Arsenal friendly, which made little sense. I was so disappointed by this inflexible and unwelcoming approach that I left the bar. Shortly after, I noticed the couple at the bar left as well and went across the street. That simple refusal resulted in four out of the five customers walking out, leaving just one person in the place. Later that night, I caught up with the couple and asked if this was a regular occurrence — their answer was an emphatic “absolutely.” This experience left me with the impression that customer satisfaction is not a priority here, which is unfortunate for such a charming location.

08/08/2025: Lovely friendly clean pub, great staff,music and drinks and dog friendly

04/09/2025: We arrived with a large group from a bridal party. Bride and Groom with 10 guests. We told the host we wanted drinks and dessert. They seated us and after we ordered drinks the owner approached the table and told us we could not only order drinks and dessert we would have to order lunch otherwise we would have to leave. It was mortifying to be asked to leave after seating us. This establishment missed out on quick and crazy large bill. Very bad decision.

03/09/2025: I got the chicken burger and the sticky toffee pudding and it was really nice. Generous portions Dario points- 7/10 (chicken and ham) Alex points-7/10 (beef stir fry) Kat points- 7.5/10 (chicken burger)

16/08/2025: Sean minihan is the best server at this fine establishment. Hes a great old young fella

14/08/2025: Had a birthday celebration for our daughter last night at the Copper Grove Bandon. Superb food and fantastic staff. Thank you all so much. Úna LongMcDonagh

25/08/2025: Popped in for a quick pint, super friendly, man playing the accordion great atmosphere...

20/08/2025: Lives up to its reputation as one of the best pubs in the country.