The best restaurants in Cork

22/04/2026: The food was excellent, with plenty of choice and everything served fresh and full of flavour. The service was very efficient, and we didn’t have to wait long at all, which was really appreciated. Staff are friendly and attentive. They were happy to help and very quick to accommodate any requests, making the whole visit feel easy and enjoyable. The prices are also very fair for the quality of both the food and the service. A lovely place for a relaxed meal with consistently good food and welcoming staff.

18/04/2026: Chicken was boiled instead of sautéed .... the pasta was over cooked. Very disappointed it just ruins our dinner . The server was very nice.

25/11/2025: Unreal spot and plenty of local gluten-free beer from 9 White Deer Brewery

16/11/2025: Fanrastic bar, lovely atmosphere, great gigs and comfortable outside areas

29/03/2026: Having grown up in an Irish household where everything is très très bien cuiller, I was a little hesitant when I saw this steak option on the menu was medium rare, but it was absolutely delicious. The entire dining experience was wonderful , great atmosphere, lovely helpful staff. We also were not rushed out the door, which was greatly appreciated, we were able to relax and have dessert and an extra drink at our leisure. We will be back soon.

22/02/2026: Very disappointed overall.Took my son for a special occasion.Very loud on arrival from people at bar counter asked to move but staff member said the group were leaving ( which they did ) .We ordered 2 starters both small ,tasty enough. .However it was the 2 main courses that were so disappointing I ordered the hake ,brocolini and mash and my son ordered the featherblade of beef ,both portions were small ,the broccoli was 2 pieces of tenderstem.My sons beef was small he was starving after it. .With one non alcoholic wine meal came to 92 euro ..I dont mind paying for something if Its filling and good value but we both left hungry .My son went home for a bowl of cereal.Overall very disappointing experience.Wish I had seen previous persons review ( Sarah ) bfore I booked.We had similar experiences.

07/11/2025: Situated in the center on the corner of North Main Street this bar is a nice upmarket establishment with a cosy atmosphere. The staff were friendly, the drinks cold and the toilets spotless.

05/11/2025: Great service, very attentive. The double fried fries were great, however the smaller ones were hard to chew. Ribs spot on. Can be a bit dark in certain areas

07/04/2026: We weren't able to try it because, even though we arrived very early, they don't accept children. I had done some research beforehand, but I didn't find this information... Anyway, it was very crowded. Response to the owner: We arrived at 6:00 PM on April 2, 2026, and one of your employees told us that you don't accept children as soon as they entered. Perhaps if you accept children, you should let your employees know.

06/04/2026: We're very close together, nice people, nice music, very folk

24/04/2026: The food was delicious and clearly made with quality ingredients. Service was excellent,Sheila,Alex, Rosheen,Umberto – the staff were polite, quick, and very helpful. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and everything was clean and well organised. Great value for money. Highly recommended

22/04/2026: Three friends and I had dinner here and it was absolutely amazing! The blooming flower was perfectly seasoned and the ribs were great aswel! I would like to mention Dorian, he was the most friendly server I’ve met and him and the team worked together seamlessly. Thank you for making our night!

18/04/2026: We have nothing but great things to say about Cask. This would be the first cocktail bar we have ever visited that cared so much about its hand crafted drinks that they created a booklet to explain them. The drinks were amazing and very locally sourced. The food was just as good, so good in fact we visited two nights in a row. Both the bartender Michael and the host Harry were as excellent as they were friendly. If we didn't live "across the pond" this would be our go to spot for a nice night out.

17/04/2026: Cocktails and staff were amazing. Between us we tried 6 cocktails. B eef cheeks and mushrooms tasted like salt container had fallen into the dish. Just order chips and bread.

20/09/2025: Great spot, had a lovely sausage roll and then very nice coffee cake and Chai latte. Only thing is the place is popular so it's often full. I went around 11 on a Monday and by 12 it was full up

15/09/2025: It is my favourite coffee shop (and imo the best one) in Cork. The staff is the best. So lovely! The coffee is amazing. Always on point. They've got some bites if you're hungry (the chef/baker is amazing) and the sweets... 🤤 The sweets!!! That brownie is by far the best I've had around here. Some of the best coffee shop cakes in Cork for sure. Oh and the friendly atmosphere... Highly recommended! ❤️

05/04/2026: Amazing food here always and fantastic service .. Highly recommend the Brook Inn. Nice touch on Easter Sunday with free eggs for the kiddies !!

04/04/2026: Gorgeous food every time served by attentive staff who are just genuinely lovely people. Highly recommend 👌

11/11/2025: Like cream… gotta be the best pint of Guinness in Cork

20/08/2025: Guinness and Beamish are as good as it gets

29/10/2025: One of the best coffees in Cork. Lovely staff.

10/10/2025: Best place to get a coffee in Cork!! 😃

02/05/2026: Finally an authentic japanese experience. Been craving for nigiri and i'm so glad that i found this place!

22/04/2026: Delicious food, fresh fish, and the staff service was very good.

07/12/2025: Have been going to this cafe for years and I must say everything is fantastic

20/10/2025: Excellent coffee and Italian pastries

09/09/2025: Pizza and service was amazing will definitely be a returning customer and if in cork this is a must place to eat.

08/09/2025: We loved our dining experience at CRUST! The owner waited on us, and checked on us, and took time to chat with us. Pizza and drinks were delicious. We would definitely recommend this little Gem to others.

23/11/2025: Excellent food and the best traditional Chinese dishes in Cork. The environment is lovely and very comfortable, but the customer service could be much better. Hoping to see improvements because the food and setting are great.

09/11/2025: This was wonderful the spicy fish soup was delicous and huge. The fish and tofu were great and the broth was fantastic