The best restaurants in Cork

08/05/2026: This is one of the best restaurants in Cork. I have been a customer for many years, and they have never compromised on quality. The food is superb, and the outdoor area on sunny summer days is a must.

30/03/2026: Absolutely gorgeous meal in the LifeBoat yesterday evening. The Hake was delicious and my husband got the seafood gratin, it was all so delicious! We’d definitely return.

20/04/2026: Views are lovely, location is great... Food is average AT BEST, service is average at best; dirty tables, dirty glasses, no ice etc etc

08/04/2026: Great food and service. Came in as it was opened. Staff very friendly and attentive. Good was great. And an amazing view.

16/05/2026: Best pizza in the county, if not in all of Ireland.

27/04/2026: Just dropped in with my nearly 13year old nephew for a bite and a chat, pizza was delicious and plenty but not too much, freshly made from scratch and quiet but looks like it is a popular spot

21/04/2026: Huge portions 🙂 A very nice pub/restaurant. The fish was wonderful. The service was friendly and helpful. I think we'll be back ❤️

14/04/2026: Tipical Irish pub that serves food

05/05/2026: Fantastic Irish breakfast in a wonderfully authentic Irish restaurant full of locals. Thanks! 🍳🥓

16/03/2026: The building interior has a lot of character and is nice to sit in. There is no table menu, it was hard to see the menu board on the wall as I hadn’t got my glasses. On this day there was no beef stew, no mashed potato, no burger buns. Coffee just tastes like a spoon of instant. Frozen straight cut chips fried in oil that needed to be changed- not the quality food I came out for. Christmas table clothes on the table was a bit dated for March. Radio on in background was nice.

01/01/2026: Found this place on TikTok, and the pastries did not disappoint! Such a stunning selection and all excellent.

31/12/2025: Quick purchase on the way to the bus. Ate when arrived in Cork. Bun tasted like it was from a "too good to go" but without the discount. Sausage roll much better, however expected more taste for the price.

04/12/2025: Very friendly staff, good food, good coffee, good prices!

15/11/2025: Authentic, peaceful, and everything was delicious. Gluten-free options also available.

07/04/2026: Lovely authentic place. Good atmosphere. The clam chowder was excellent.

25/03/2026: Solid gaff , good food and service but a little pricey for a pub. Proper good Irish pub though if you're a foreigner looking for authenticity. Great mint of Murphys there

05/05/2026: Eat outdoors with a sea view and Union Hall, a small village where you can buy excellent salmon.

19/04/2026: Stopped here for a coffee and desert. Beautiful views overlooking the bay. Lovely staff. Well worth the stop.

21/04/2026: Always hits the spot. Best Gastro food in Kinsale. Offer Gluten Free options too.

26/03/2026: Pleasant seaside pub with very good fish and chips

12/10/2025: So friendly and welcoming also they use rostellian milk so good couldn’t recommend enough!!

30/09/2025: Lovely selection of pastries and breads. Seeded sourdough is really good.

09/05/2026: Friendly local pub with plenty of options for food and a good selection of drinks. The staff were so kind and welcoming. We will be back!

05/05/2026: Today, May 4. 2026, we had wings for starter, Fish'n'Chips and Prawn stir fry for mains and espresso as dessert. Everything was fresh and fingerlicking good. The staff is very friendly, the food sizzling hot and the service realy fast. We'll absolutely be back!

25/04/2026: Well run bar / restaurant - does not disappoint - was pretty full on the Wednesday afternoon we called ( don't think they open Mon/The) Usual visit , Late April after a hour on the Boardwalk to and from the Quality Hotel end - food was fine if I exceptional this time - Service and Staff spot on and efficient - Always worth a stop off

19/04/2026: So if have kids don’t recommend this place as we have 4 year old all he wants or olives asked if pizza could have just cheese and olives and told no straight out and they have olives on menu so not that don’t have them I have been in catering 25 years and service here lads change staff or close doors as not even busy empty tables and told people behind Us table for 5 people if you want to come back in half hour now a lot of outside tables and inside empty train staff if you want to have a drink first we will get you a table not come back as they will not be back and this was 2.40pm Sunday lots empty tables

16/05/2026: Absolute gem of a place in every way. Dont ever change

04/05/2026: The soup was lovely, so was the fish and chips. Glad we found this spot!

29/05/2026: Really enjoyed our visit, service good and mini breakfast spot on. Will be back

24/05/2026: Busy, waited to get in. Then they didn't enter into the system, we waited 20 minutes and asked if they forgot...then took 5 minutes. First place that I have seen that have MILKshakes and smoothies both based on milk. It's a milk smoothie. Not labeled on the chalkboard so