The best restaurants in Cork

20/05/2026: Rump and pizza were good. On a monday most of the few restaurants are closed. Book brick oven in time! We were lucky to roll in.

19/05/2026: Having just had several fish and chips, I can say that these were the best.

01/10/2025: Great place with a home from home feel Welcoming Will be back soon for the craic

09/09/2025: Unbelievable Pub, top night, packed to the rafters, great Guinness, fantastic atmosphere. Free food given round,spacious smoking area outdoors! Live music. Fabulous

19/09/2025: Best coffee down this way, great spot!

12/08/2025: Excellent authentic hot chocolate

08/05/2026: Only one friendly and smiling person in this restaurant, the garlic bread was low quality, the salmon was fresh—the only positive point. Very disappointed

19/04/2026: We had the room with sea view. There is a charger for EV nearby and plenty of parking in front which is part of the port. The place is perfect for us. Since we checked in on Saturday afternoon and their restaurant is closed on Sundays, they provided us some scones with butter and jam upon arrival. There were cookies too. The room was spacious, warm, and clean. Just note that you might hear the neighbouring room. Smooth stay and right at the heart of the town.

09/05/2026: As it should be ..well done to all concerned 🙏💞

03/05/2026: We were just in mallow city centre for transit while travelling and this was the only coffee shop open after 7pm. The coffee was great, also gas some apple pie which was also nice and warm. The lady who served us was extremely polite and very friendly and the staff were very nice. The atmosphere is kind of muggy and dark.

01/05/2026: Cracking family run Irish bar. Good beer, good food and lovely company 😁

01/03/2026: Great spot.great staff. Great food yesterday for Sunday lunch. Well done Sarah and her team Not forgetting the chef.

06/05/2026: Very nice place to go for food to. Loving the wallpaper, very cosy, great atmosphere and really attentive staff

30/04/2026: Excellent food, brilliant staff, excellent location

20/04/2026: Food was absolutely lovely highly recommended 👌

16/03/2026: Friendly and quick to serve. Lots of options for drinks. Real charcoal fire burning.

14/03/2026: Ideal stop on the way to Cork. Food was lovely. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location was perfect as we were able to get straight back on the motorway after.

06/03/2026: Never stay in the rooms. But i aways stopped for food and great service.

25/12/2025: This is one of those hidden (even though it’s off the end of the N22 ) in Ballincollig is Desmond’s Bar. The locals call it the Ovens Bar. Christmas Eve was a beautiful, quiet but busy experience at this local gem. As soon as we walked in you could feel the warmth of the fire as the locals gathered around the bar close to the fire. With a Christmas tree beautifully decorated in the far corner drinking a very nice pint of Carling and listening/watching the world’s best 70’s & 80’s music videos. I can’t give any food rating b/c I did not have any but if the atmosphere is as good at it was I’d say the care they put into the atmosphere the food can’t be too far behind. You will enjoy this little place tucked away at the west end of the village. Enjoy.

16/11/2025: Friendly welcome. Beautifully redecorated in welcoming colours. Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. Highly Recommended *****

30/04/2026: A bustling takeaway and sit down restaurant with an excellent selection of food.The food comes in great portions and we didn't have to wait long.

09/03/2026: Fantastic food, excellent coffee, wonderful atmosphere, very friendly staff. I highly recommend a visit.

13/02/2026: Always serving delicious vegan food, like sandwiches, stew and cake.

24/05/2026: We had a very delicious dinner today at your restaurant. Incredibly tender fish, with a wonderful sauce, steamed broccoli and lightly crusted potatoes. I recommend it! The waiters are very pleasant, and the presentation of the dishes meets high standards. Thank you!

10/05/2026: Well what can I say,first of all we were greeted at the door very warmly,our server Danny was brilliant, made good recommendations a good crack but also professional in his job,starters had great presentation and flavours popped in your mouth,Main course again couldn't fault it,and dessert ,well,main course beat all but me,I had one,couldn't resist. Would highly recommend this establishment, booking though is a must..

08/05/2026: Golf Course in great condition, greens super, great food in the bar.

18/04/2026: Super golf course, very well maintained nice service, I will definitely come back again and again to play

02/05/2026: Love this place Everything here

25/04/2026: Very convenient, ample parking. Helpful staff.. Nice food..