The best restaurants in Cork

05/12/2025: booked our Christmas party here, the staff and Lauren who we were dealing with were amazing , the food was excellent and really nice relaxed atmosphere, highly recommended

23/11/2025: This place is busy. We are almost at the holidays and the tables were all reserved for parties and functions. Standing room only so a friend of mine and I stood at the bar for a while until a couple of stools freed up. Since the parties at the bar were catered ordering food seemed difficult. We only had drinks and chatted nicely until the DJ came on and the music got louder. Then it got difficult to hear our conversation but we really enjoyed the music. 80's and 90's music which was nice and everyone started dancing. So much fun to be had and the dancers were in front of the door and getting out was a challenge. Overall my rating is 4 stars because we couldn't sample the menu. The drinks were good and the service was great. I will definitely return at a less busier time.

24/12/2025: The staff are welcoming and the atmosphere feels relaxed

23/12/2025: A nice comfortable bar in Cork city, with good stout, good food and nice staff. Reasonably priced too.

14/01/2026: I have diarrhea the next day after eating the steak.

06/01/2026: The meat here is incredible! I ordered the ribeye sandwich for 15 euros; it was generously filled and came with delicious roast potatoes. It's definitely one of the best places in Cork for meat in terms of value, as these types of restaurants in Ireland are usually expensive, but here all the stalls have roughly the same prices.

22/08/2025: This is my favourite place to go to get the best food I love going with friends and workers are very kind and generous so I definitely recommend 👍👍

21/08/2025: this is the best takeaway in the whole of cork i really recommend!! the service is extremely quick and food is fantastic!

22/02/2026: Ordered 2 Irish breakfasts. Happy with the food. And very good service. Went to pay and realised the 2 teas were extra. So was expecting a bill for €29. Instead was charged €36.80. €7.80 for 2 teas when having food is a rip off. Reconsider please and include it with the breakfast.

18/02/2026: Beautiful lunch r brunch as they call it these days. Midweek visit nice atmosphere. Food great well worth they. R if

28/12/2025: Very small cafe with more seats outdoors than inside. The coffee is decent taste and size. Price 4.10 for a large size

08/12/2025: Absolutely beautiful coffee ☕ very welcoming staff also highly recommend

21/08/2025: The omelets (breakfast omelet), the scones, the beans on toast, the bread... Everything was delicious and mostly homemade. The woman who runs the cafe is lovely, very pleasant and smiling. You have to go there if you are in the area.

29/07/2025: Absolutely beautiful couldn’t get any better of service.Super prices and most of all a lovely bunch of people

03/03/2026: every time i come here its always lovely food! staff very kind. i love the refillable drink😂

25/02/2026: Excellent atmosphere and plenty of options for allergy sufferers. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

18/11/2025: Very good prices. I've been going to akira for a while now, when I want some comfort food and something that is not that expensive and fancy. The girls upstairs are amazing and give you a proper japanese experience. There are some amazing dishes like the ramen, it's not that easy to find a heavy and comfy ramen like in Akira. Usually I feel Japanese restaurants have become something superfancy that don't make you feel like home. Everything is about the rules and about expensive sushi, but Akira goes beyond that. Akira takes the typical Japanese experience and brings it to your table for a really good price. To put an example the sake is something that goes for 40€ minimum in most japanese restaurants. If I remember right, you can have bottles of Sake for less than 25 euros in Akira.And even Wine. But not only focusing on the prices .Overall Akira has made me feel like the place to go, when I'm not sure what I want and never failed for a second. Thanks to all the staff.

30/10/2025: Delicious Japanese food, super friendly service, and a sensational atmosphere; for anyone who enjoys Asian cuisine like me, this restaurant is an excellent choice!

08/10/2024: Favorite chip shop of mine over more than a decade of visiting Cork on occasion. With that said my last visit a few weeks ago ended up with them giving me the wrong order that I did not realize was the case until long away from the shop. Chicken supper instead of the Cod Supper that I ordered. It was still good but it sad that I didn't get one last Cod Supper before they shut down for good this past weekend.

08/10/2024: We grew up with Brian and Duncan salt of the earth the fed the parish badly miss and the there sisters ladies omg they’re father Jackie mrs Lennox ❤️❤️

15/06/2025: I had high hopes for this place, but after witnessing what goes on behind closed doors, I can’t recommend it. The lack of professionalism and questionable after-hours behaviour were deeply disappointing. What’s worse, after leaving my honest opinion, I received an intimidating message. That says more about the place than any review could. I was a regular customer. I expected decency, not fear. Not sure if management is aware, but if they are, that alone should be a red flag. Think twice before supporting this place.

14/06/2025: El fenix is possibly the best bar in cork city. Every single member of staff makes sure to make you feel welcomed. Savage music, beautiful pints, best spot in the city

09/08/2025: Probably the best bar in Cork city! Great atmosphere and the staff are sooo sound! We came for the dart board but stayed for the friendly staff, unreal service and bang on customers!! Pleasure to have a few there!!

01/06/2025: Nice bar & a good pint of Beamish

24/09/2025: Good place to try pastries and coffee. Economical and has good options.

16/09/2025: Delicious food with great attention to detail and presentation. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and provide excellent service. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, making it a perfect spot for both a quick bite and a longer meal. Highly recommend!

22/12/2025: Food as always delicious and the ladies are bringing à great atmosphere.pity more aren't like that

23/11/2025: Great staff excellent food big portions