The best restaurants in Cork

22/08/2026: Michelle and Gavin and the entire kind staff got on board with our “Orange” themed 60th party we wanted that the table flowers were orange and in abundance, the dishes had orange nasturtiums decorating the plates, the desert was orange posset. There were even loose oranges on the table - talk about going above and beyond. I left it to the professionals and boy did they deliver. Food was incredible, the staff were so helpful and kind too. We had the best night, the birthday girl felt special. If ever you are planning a special night- it was like an event planner took over and relieved me of the stress of organizing. Thankyou Michelle. Love Olive xxxx

14/08/2026: Fantastic from start to finish. The results dont lie. Excellent food, wonderful staff. A credit to the area.

25/07/2026: Have eaten here for the last 40 years. It ages like a fine wine , just gets better and better

22/07/2026: As a coeliac who gets so anxious eating out, the staff were so kind after asking for reassurance regarding their gluten free bread. It’s really really good! The food was incredible and the view was beautiful. Thanks for a lovely evening.

09/08/2026: We visited on Thursday with our three young kids. We sat outside the back in a lovely area. We were so impressed with the quality of service from the young waitress we had…the best service we have had in years. Our food was really quick which is a major advantage with young kids. The quality was amazing. So tasty. We loved it so much I sent my folks the following night and they had an equally brilliant experience!

06/08/2026: Excellent food & staff - had a brilliant meal. Highly recommend if ever near Middleton.

06/08/2026: Well-stocked health food store with organic vegetables, dairy, bakery products, and dry goods, of which a surprising amount is from the Netherlands. Friendly and helpful staff.

05/08/2026: Couldn't recommend this place enough. I have been buying a certain supplement from them for a while as I can't get it anywhere else. Recently, there was a small issue with my order that was sent (not Organico's fault), and I emailed them; that day, they sent me a replacement. There is also always a little note in the package with a tea bag. It's such a lovely touch and why I love supporting local businesses. They are so helpful and kind. I will be buying from them for years to come.

25/06/2026: One of the best fish and chips I've had with great seating and a beautiful view. Staff are friendly and the desserts are incredible

15/06/2026: We had coffee and cake one day, and dinner the following day here. Service was fantastic and the food was great.

23/08/2026: Amazing food! Great staff! 10/10

23/08/2026: Stunning on literally every level. Gorgeous food, staff, and setting.

15/08/2026: Great discovery. Gorgeous restaurant with really good menu. Seafood green curry was a knockout. Four of us went and were really impressed.

05/08/2026: First they forgot my order, and then they served me the tea in this tea pot … i don’t know when was the last time they washed it.

30/06/2026: Stopped to get coffee. Great atmosphere and selection with very friendly staff! I didn’t get any food, so I cannot comment on that aspect.

29/06/2026: The Aran Latte (w coconut milk) was incredible! My boyfriend got the pistachio latte and it was also amazing. All the baked goods are homemade and delish - we tried the Collector Muffin which that day was a blueberry yogurt muffin

19/08/2026: Got a warm welcome and a delicious curry

10/08/2026: This was my first ever holiday overseas and the staff at copper grove were so nice and welcoming stayed two nights and the room was fantastic and very good value too! Had a ln amazing meal in the restaurant as well and it was delicious and the staff were brilliant! Would visit again! Ireland rocks! 👍

02/08/2026: Absolutely do not recommend. All reviews I've seen are from the old restaurant - Roastie, which was excellent. Lumi is new, and the menu looked promising, but we were extremely disappointed. The food is quite poor quality. The steak I ordered was inedible - gristly and had a visible slab of fat & vessels in the centre. Advertised as prime Irish steak (rib eye) but seemed like a cheaper, inferior product. For clarification, and in response to the reply, there was 3/4 of the 'steak' left on the plate, inedible. By that point, I ate the sides and what little of the meat that I could find. Service needs to improve as well, sides for my main were delivered before starters arrived & overall inattentive during our visit. More training needed possibly. To add insult to injury, we were overcharged for drinks/ had 5 items added to the bill that were not ordered. Staff didn't seem apologetic, or shocked. Absolutely check your bill carefully before paying. Overall disappointing experience & won't be returning.

01/08/2026: The food was amazing and Great atmosphere for dinner . Love this place, Absolutely my new favourite place in Cork

05/08/2026: The Time Travellers Bookshop is a wonderful little café. Nicki is excellent at the helm, providing great service & tasty vegan food. I really enjoy going to this café, I can sip delicious coffee, relax and browse wonderful books in a charming atmosphere - what’s not to love!

05/08/2026: nice bookstore with very good vegan food!

22/08/2026: Fast and professional service with delicious food 👍🏻 Perfekt pitstop on our way to the cork airport.

18/08/2026: We had a really great experience here. From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly, welcoming and very attentive. The service was quick and everything was handled professionally. The food was delicious, fresh and beautifully presented, and there was a lovely atmosphere throughout the restaurant. The place felt warm and comfortable, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. Overall, excellent food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend this restaurant and come back again.

17/08/2026: We are tourists from lebanon who are going down to baltimore and just happened to pass by skibbereen and saw jc. We absolutely loved it! We hope to have the chance to pass by here again

08/08/2026: Great place, the food is delicious and the service was good, I recommend a visit.

25/08/2026: Really special place. Food and coffee was perfect and staff were so so helpful. Thanks

24/08/2026: The staff was adorable, and the food is great!

21/08/2026: A very traditional, cozy, and rustic pub. The decor and countless photos on the walls tell a fascinating story. Many great live music evenings throughout the month (see the website for the schedule). During our visit, several guests joined in the music and sang along enthusiastically. A fantastic atmosphere. There's also a beer garden when the weather is nice!

03/08/2026: I don’t usually go into pubs to be lectured about contentious political issues happening 10,000km away… Our politicians are already doing a fantastic job of that! When I go into a pub, I usually just want to be served a drink. As a regular visitor to Clonakilty, for this reason alone, I will never return to De Barras. Also, the male staff here over the long weekend were absolutely tragic and a total let down. Seemed as though they were incapable of serving the male gender for some weird reason. One drink and done, never again 👋