The best restaurants in Cork city council

11/01/2026: Great place and super food. Thank you. We will definitely back

07/01/2026: Food was fantastic. Amazing flavours and good fresh ingredients. Great cocktails and wine choice too. Friendly and efficient service.

11/01/2026: This is by far the best vegetarian restaurant in Ireland! Every single dish on the tasting menu is amazing and the service is incredible too. Can’t wait to visit again soon.

09/01/2026: Superbly amazing! Food and service were impeccable. The most wonderful combination of flavours and beautiful vino to top it all off. The staff have another level of customer service. I would highly recommend. Thank you!!

21/02/2026: We had a great meal at Goldie. An early dinner slot made for a quiet relaxing experience. In the background one can see and hear the constant thrum of the team at work in the open kitchen. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. Both the pan fried Megrim and John Dory were exceptional. The highlight was the Rossmore Rock Oyster Pate starter - in truth we'd never come across oyster pate previously but it was Wow. A must have. We were pointed at an excellent Portuguese white wine (made from the Arinto grape). By way of constructive feedback - I understand the need for restaurants to maximise returns from the wine list. I bought a case of the same wine for €13 per bottle all taxes and delivery included. Goldie charged €47 before service charge. That is quite a markup, and was one of the cheapest wines on the list. Putting that minor quibble aside we had a very pleasant evening and will return. Highly recommended.

13/02/2026: I wish the food size were doubled 😭😭 Everything else was perfect just the portion a lil bit small

11/03/2026: Delicious cocktails, great food, warm service by a team of pro servers. We ordered the halibut special, ribeye, chips, and fried smoked trumpet mushrooms. This was the best meal we've had in our 3+ weeks in Ireland! Listen to your server's recs. We took his suggestions and found we'd ordered the perfect amount of food! Our plates were clean after we finished, but we didn't leave overly stuffed. He also let us taste a few wines before committing to our choices. Highly recommend but reservations are a must, even during the slower months. Also recommend sitting at the end of the bar if you're a foodie who enjoys watching the chef cook and plate your meal!

11/03/2026: Great place. The food was just amazing (caramelised salsify), the beer was spot on, and the staff super friendly. Can't recommend it highly enough.

09/03/2026: Always a treat.. Beautiful food🫶

27/02/2026: Myself and my girlfriend spent the night for her birthday and were served by Liam and had a spectacular night. We had the tasting menu, throughout the whole night Liam was amazing at informing us of the coming dishes and wine pairings, making the meal an engaging experience alongside a fulfilling meal. Between himself and Tom on the bar, we were wined, dinner, and entertained. We had a delicious experience and will be back again.

20/02/2026: Great atmosphere here an iconic pub in cork

08/02/2026: Popped in for a drink and sandwich after hearing great reviews , we were refused service stating we “were after too many” absolutely sober On a Sunday afternoon with shopping bags, all because a man ordered a gin & tonic and not a pint because apparently a sober man never orders a gin as stated by the bar man. Horrified by the way we were treated in our own city. Won’t be returning.

15/03/2026: Absolutely amazing hospitality, grounds and rooms. Drove up and they took care of everything else, offered us tasting of a complimentary locally sourced mead at check in while bringing our entire families luggage from. Everyone was friendly with a smile, kind comment and offers of recommendations if asked for. The bar had a wide and brilliant selection of Irish whiskeys in particular with the rest of their drinks. I can't recommend this hotel any higher, just amazing all around.

11/03/2026: Excellent! I was not expecting such a lovely place! Beautiful room and breakfast buffet! We only stayed one night and would have loved to stay longer.

08/01/2026: Banger, really busy but great service, nice atmosphere and unreal food. Sharing plates are class!!! And ofc great message behind their food.

04/01/2026: I’ve been coming here since I moved to the area a couple years ago. The food, atmosphere, and service are always 10/10. The food is fresh and flavorful. The saffron cake is truly devine if you’re in the mood for a treat. They have a fair amount of pantry items and coffee to buy and take home as well. Don’t pass this place up! Do make a reservation though, as they get very busy.

19/02/2026: A very stylish restaurant with excellent food! Definitely worth a visit :)

17/02/2026: The service was so friendly. The food was fantastic and the cocktails just as good!

08/02/2026: Beautiful high ceiling old baths . Wonderful menu

02/02/2026: I had an exceptional evening in Jacobs on the mall! All three courses were fantastic! Excellent presentation of the dishes and just a wow for the taste. Will definitely come back and enjoy this experience again

25/02/2026: This place is amazing. There were lot of breakfast options at an affordable price. The food was amazing and tasted so good. The portions were fulfilling. The owner was so kind and helpful. A must try place for breakfast in Cork!

20/02/2026: Lovely little local cafe. Food is simple, no fuss, but cooked fresh and very tasty. Portion sizes are very generous for the price charged. Perfect spot after a night out. Will be back when we're next in Cork

03/03/2026: Stopped for lunch and a drink. Great, friendly service. Seafood Chowder was lovely.

03/03/2026: We booked for two people on a Saturday - the restaurant was really busy but the service was quick. There are a number os standard pub grub options so should please most people - prices are reasonable

21/02/2026: Excellent service and lovely food! Both of us loved the peppercorn sauce!

20/02/2026: The menu is fantastic. Something to suit just about everyone. The staff are great for coming to take the order really quickly. Everything comes out looking and tasting gorgeous. Its a credit to them how long they have sustained the high quality of food and service. And the prices are very reasonable too.

22/12/2025: “I love this place. The service is amazing and they make me feel like I’m at home. As soon as they see me, they already know my favorite drink. The best matcha ever. Thank you, guys!”

20/12/2025: lovely spot!!! delicious stuff!!! wow

07/12/2025: Food is always delicious and tasty, service is super friendly and efficient, one of my favourite breakfast/Brunch in Cork.

27/11/2025: The food and the service are definitely the winning combo. Excellent selection and combination of ingredients, beautiful presentation and taste absolutely super. Plenty of choices on menu to meet all tastes and needs. Keep up the beautiful job you're doing. Definitely you stand out and it's not luck, it's passion and dedication!