The best restaurants in Cork

09/11/2025: It’s a fantastic place , ideal for a getaway, weather with family or for a couple or even alone .

08/11/2025: It’s the little things that count and In many of these Fota are failing. One of our party ordered a coffee and asked for a biscuit to accompany it but was told you can’t have a biscuit until after 4- how stupid is that! At dinner steaks were only offered ho share for 2 people- crazy! In general the food was fine but not fantastic and certainly not great value for money. If you charge top prices you need to deliver top class food! Three times during our one night stay the room key failed to open the door which required another trip to reception for a new key. For a 5 star hotel this is simply not acceptable Fota resort needs to up its game and certainly improve its F/ B offering so I’m afraid it’s only 3 stars from me

13/12/2025: Didn't eat in so I can't comment on that hence zero stars. Atmosphere was top notch amd service eas very fast and amazingly polite taking crowd inside in perspective. Definitely plaec6to have a few pints.

09/12/2025: This is a great pub with wonderful staff. The pizzas are excellent and there is a good choice of wines and beers.

02/11/2025: loves all his customers met with respect and welcome. beautiful food especially at a late time

28/10/2025: Incredible place, always so friendly

14/10/2025: Old Rustic bar in South Main Street, the City Center of Cork. Across from the old Beamish and Crawford Brewary, there's a lot of history in the area. There's a younger crowd frequenting it now, and they have some seating outside. The staff are nice as is the atmosphere.

07/10/2025: Nice pub. Good music. Not the best beer selection. Used to have real candles on each table with wax spilling over the bottle they were in, now changed for fake candles. It's a pity, it was part of what made it a cosy pub.

06/12/2025: We visited here a few evenings while we were visiting the area. Seems like a low key great place for a few pints. They stop serving food pretty early though.

25/11/2025: Super spot, book to avoid disappointment. Great service, fantastic people running the place and top grub. Highly recommended.... Recommend the wings and burger.... Onion rings are top too.

29/11/2025: The food was great, i just wish there were more places to sit. Their partnership with the pub next door is great though.

28/11/2025: The restaurant looks clean and small, with an open-kitchen concept that gives a cozy atmosphere. They offer drinks like tea, kombucha, and similar beverages. I ordered kombucha, but I was expecting it to be organic unfortunately, it came in a can, which was disappointing. One of the biggest issues is that there is no toilet available, which is a major inconvenience. The woman taking orders at the counter entered the kitchen area, leaned over a table not meant for customers, and started chatting loudly with the kitchen staff. One of the employees even stopped working to join the conversation. This felt unprofessional — someone not working in the kitchen should not be inside talking like that, and it negatively affects the restaurant’s image. Free tap water is provided, which was a nice touch. The food itself was good, but it took a very long time to arrive. We ordered three dishes, and after finishing two, the third one still had not been served even though we had already waited a long time. Meanwhile, the receptionist’s friend arrived and had a 5 minute loud conversation in the small dining area, which made the environment uncomfortable. Overall, it was a disappointment. If you plan to visit Miyazaki Japanese Restaurant, keep these points in mind and adjust your expectations.

09/12/2025: We've gone on holiday by mistake, are you the farmer?

07/12/2025: Dropped in for a few pints and a snack before catching the 220 back to our hotel. Great food cold beer.

09/12/2025: Nice and pleasant place, the waitress was very friendly and the chai latte was very good 🤗

20/11/2025: Cool café right on the River Lee with some outdoor tables. Delicious, handmade pastries and excellent coffee. Friendly service behind the counter. It was very noisy during our visit because a large group of young tourists was also in the very small space... but that shouldn't be the norm!

29/11/2025: The food was outstanding and at a very reasonable price. They had an extensive cocktail list and every cocktail I tried on it was delicious. Finally, the staff were unbelievably friendly and perfectly rounded off a lovely evening. Totally surpassed my expectations and would totally recommend.

28/11/2025: Food was lovely, staff were very kind and attentive. I would definitely come back and recommend to friends and family!!!

14/12/2025: Full vegan menu and very generous portions!

07/12/2025: Had dinner for two with no reservation and we got a table straight away! Food was delicious and so much to choose from! Would definitely return if Im back in Cork!

11/11/2025: A lovely pint in a traditional bar.

29/10/2025: Great little place to grab a pint. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

11/11/2025: Great food & coffee. Freshly made burek was fantastic. Super friendly service. As a bonus, dog friendly 😊 which is unique in itself throughout Ireland.

04/11/2025: Best place to go for coffee/tea, food or beautiful cakes.

24/11/2025: The acoustics are terrible - you leave with hives from the noise. But the food is good and the staff is great. So a very mixed experience.

20/11/2025: Write this more sincere: “Less than average experience. From the start, our waiter was running around like he only had several more minutes to live. He made us feel rushed with his scampering around. Twice, we had to ask other wait staff for assistance and both times they were very attentive. The “southern fried Chicken Wings” tasted warmed up and flavorless. My wife ordered a medium filet that showed up well past done. The presentation was bush league and we sent it back. The second pass was slightly better; edible. I ordered the lamb. The lamb was cooked perfectly; though under seasoned. I probably would have had no problem with the lamb had the other issues I mentioned were absent. To sum it up, the reputation this restaurant has, was absolutely not our experience.

08/11/2025: Great little restaurant, mainly breakfast and brunch place but dinner menu was interesting and food was fab. Highly recommended

25/10/2025: Would avoid the pancetta hash and roasties, both extremely dry. Disappointing visit, although service was very good.

04/09/2025: So many savory options! Best Italian I have had since going vegan. Got there, given an hr wait, went nexdoor til she called us over earlier than expected, and she waited a little extra while we finished our pints. Kind service staff. Loved the fresh ingredients. My pesto ravioli with sweet potatoes was fantastic. The linguine were perfectly al dente and we could see them being made. Saved room for dessert, the strawberry hill was delicious. All so perfectly balanced, really. Try the appetizers! We got the socca farinata. My Omni bf and I (vegan) thought this was some of the best food we've had. Cozy, romantic, welcoming, & affordable, too.

31/08/2025: Love love love!!!! I'm dairy free and it was a delight.