The best restaurants in Kinsale

28/08/2025: My favorite restaurant in Kinsale. Service was amazing. They gave us food to try. Just an amazing place and experience

20/08/2025: Incredible! Everything was so fresh and delicious!

21/11/2025: Super nice waitress, who also welcomed us right away.

19/11/2025: Right, so Man Friday—absolute gem. Walked in and it felt like stepping into a cosy coastal hideaway, all soft lighting and that old-school charm. I kicked off with huge juicy oysters, followed by scampi that was golden, crisp, and downright addictive. The back sole? Melt-in-your-mouth magic. And fair play to the staff—Natalie had the whole thing running like clockwork, no fuss, just good vibes. €96 well spent, no regrets. If you’re in Kinsale and not eating here, you’re missing a trick.

23/11/2025: Fish and chips is excellent from here really enjoyed them. We were watching dolphins playing in the estuary while we ate.

20/11/2025: Great fish, but chips could be better (too thick and thus not crispy enough to me)

22/12/2025: Their coffee is truly unlike any other I’ve had in Ireland. I ordered the Ko Yao Yai, with subtle citrus notes, incredibly aromatic and such a pleasure to drink.

16/12/2025: Such a lovely spot, so relaxing inside!

23/11/2025: Fish and chips is excellent from here really enjoyed them. We were watching dolphins playing in the estuary while we ate.

20/11/2025: Great fish, but chips could be better (too thick and thus not crispy enough to me)

31/12/2025: Just gorgeous food and everything about this restaurant is 5*

01/11/2025: Small menu with top quality ingredients prepared with exceptional attention to detail. Had the Rib-eye, some of the best I’ve had. Solid wine list and an educated staff to help you make a good choice.

15/11/2025: Lovely visit for brunch - staff were super friendly, food very tasty and great ambience.

14/11/2025: Food’s great. Staff are great. Coffee is great.

16/01/2026: Best pull off Guinness in town. Fish so fresh they were singing “Under the Sea!”

16/01/2026: Cannot beat the atmosphere. Locals and visitors alike. Fish and chips among some of the freshest I’ve had. Also, the pint of Guinness ranks among the top we’ve had in Kinsale.

13/12/2025: Went for a drink. Nice Guinness, good atmosphere, short of space and short of seating

07/12/2025: Outstanding Beamish, a warm friendly service and great grub

24/12/2025: A lovely location and great service with a very nice team. Stayed for 2 nights and had 2 rooms on the top floor. Marked down from 5 stars as 1) Top floor carpets and rooms could have been cleaner: lots of hair on carpet which a better hoover would pick up, quite a bit of dust on shelves, and TV was broken (aerial not attached) so couldn't get TV channels. Noise insulation between floors not great, a drunk couple on floor 1 woke us up on one night as they were in the room below. But the beds were comfy, the food in the cafe is good. It's good value for money.

19/12/2025: Great spot in kinsale. Dog friendly too! They have a garden area for those with their dog. The food, drink and service is all perfect 😊

13/01/2026: Great food. Great vibe. Recommended by all the locals.

05/01/2026: Visiting from SE Asia, by far the best fish and chips in Kinsale. Huge pieces of crispy perfectly cooked fish, delicious chips and great service. We also tried the mussels which were right up there with the best I've had, super fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend over other similar places in town.

27/12/2025: Delicious food. Very friendly service.

27/12/2025: They serve great food all day. Very pleasant staff, an outdoor seating area and easy winter parking. The menu selection is not the biggest, but I think maybe that let's them concentrate on getting what they do offer to a very high standard. The grilled salmon is just perfect and I've had it several times now.

27/12/2025: The staffs are very friendly and welcoming. Their signature special cobra biriyani is a must try

26/12/2025: Fantastic Indian food! Very friendly service!!

31/12/2025: Brilliant night everyone having a great time with all the lovely music

27/12/2025: A disgrace of a pub, avoid at all costs. They'll steal your money on the spin the wheel gimmick. Zero stars. 7 euro a shot for nothing

27/10/2025: Absolutely lovely evening spent here. Food was excellent and a very high quality with loads of lovely flavours. The atmosphere was cosy and kind. It was not pretentious at all. The staff went above and beyond to make sure you had everything and enjoyed your evening.

23/10/2025: This is a gem of a restaurant in Kinsale. I visited with colleagues on a weekday evening and had a wonderful time. Everything was excellent, especially the fish steak, which was the best I've had in Europe. The staff were friendly, and the wine they recommended paired well with it. I'd love to visit again.