The best restaurants in Kinsale

20/10/2026: Grilled Hake dish was exceptional. The bread was the best we've run across. Everyone liked their meal so well they didn't share, so I think that tells you how it was. Very popular/busy, a bit loud, definitely need a reservation. Looking forward to returning on our next trip to Kinsale.

18/10/2026: The oysters were amazing! Lamb and short ribs delicious. Service delightful. Value on point. Highly recommend.

18/10/2026: Our best meal in Ireland and we have been in Dublin, Galway, Clifden and Dingle. We had the Kerry Coppa, Winter Salad, Braised Cabbage, Cod with Peppers, Roasted Squash and the Smoked Potatoes. All of the dishes were prepared to perfection with exceptional ingredients. Nice wine selection and very friendly hospitality. Can’t say enough!

09/10/2026: Had a lovely dinner in St Francis Provisions. Food and wine was delicious and service was fantastic, all staff were warm, relaxed and attentive. Lovely chilled atmosphere as well. Would highly recommend.

16/10/2026: Had a great night their very convivial tapas sharing leads to a much more sociable evening, sat in the enclosed "outdoor" seating area which was absolutely lovely.

01/10/2026: The experience we had was unbelievable. They brought us through a journey of wine and food that was unmatched. We will often now pause and think what an amazingly experience we had. The wine list was top notch. The food was unique and premium. Don’t know what else to say.

07/10/2026: Best scampi I've had in a very long time. A huge recommend! :-)

27/09/2026: Really enjoyed the fish and chips here! The fish has that lovely Dutch-style taste, which made it feel a bit different from the usual. Crispy, tasty, and filling, with great portions. Definitely worth trying!

29/09/2026: Lovely coffee spot with excellent lattes and tasty bites. Google says it’s the best coffee spot in Kinsale and I would concur!

13/09/2026: The cappuccino and fresh made baked goods were fantastic! Fede was very kind and gracious. The entire experience was lovely. If you are visiting Kinsale definitely stop by The Collector.

13/10/2026: Definitely worth a visit. Excellent pours and selection of beers. I’d suggest it after walking around the water.

11/10/2026: Fantastic place to visit the food was faultless the staff are amazing overall well worth a visit will definitely be back.

10/10/2026: Just so you know 80% of their reviews have been meant for another fish and chips truck Catch of the day which does outstanding food. This truck is fine but not “the best fish and chips I ever had”

07/10/2026: Best scampi I've had in a very long time. A huge recommend! :-)

20/10/2026: We only had a chai latte, but it was delicious. Rich and creamy and very flavorful.

18/10/2026: Small chilled out place. Lovely food and coffee. Really nice welcoming staff.

16/09/2026: Beautiful pub friendly staff 😀 and great Guinness!

11/09/2026: A great place to stop during a trip.

12/10/2026: these are the best chips i have had in ireland. granted i have only eaten chips at like 4 restaurants in ireland, but i think thats still statistically useful data.

11/10/2026: We really enjoyed our meal here! The fish and chips is amazing: tasty fries and an amazing batter around the freshest fish. The service was impeccable with extremely nice waitresses. A plus for the amazing playlist!

15/09/2026: We just had the most delicious gourmet experience. Every dish was superb, and the flow and pacing was perfection. The wine list paired beautifully with the dishes. The chef makes it easy by limiting your choices. Everything was as fresh can be. Honestly, I’m pretty sure there were no bad options. The scallops, soba noodles with duck, boulabaise and lamb cutlets were all truly exceptional. Highly recommend! But the place needs a visual makeover. The atmosphere is definitely on the plate.

08/09/2026: HAD A SUPER DELICIOUS MEAL. Friendly service. TOP.

08/10/2026: A typical Irish pub, full of charm. Good beer, good company, and great traditional local music! What more could you ask for! Plus, Bryan and Sam made our Ghost Tour a blast, teaching us a bit of Kinsale's history amidst scares and fun adventures. Exceptional and incredibly kind people!

20/08/2026: Great pub to visit and you will like the ghost tour. It was a fun experience.

29/09/2026: Wonderful memories I send books to/from Café at the Edge of the World

29/09/2026: Have tried mocha. Its decent enough. There are better options for coffee. KOKO has much better mocha comparatively. But seating and ambiance is good. Staff were great.

04/09/2026: Small and so somewhat cramped. Very busy at this time of year but servers were lovely and friendly and tried to serve everyone as quickly as they could. Food was very tasty, atmosphere cosy and best of all for us , inside and out it is VERY dog-friendly, even with two big dogs in a small space. Servers gave them treats and some love too ❤️ Kinsale is a bit of a nightmare for driving and finding parking in season, but once you’re lucky enough to find a spot, the core is very compact and walkable and Leona’s is well positioned. Would recommend 👍

23/08/2026: Nice sandwiches. Friendly staff. Wheelchair accessible dining area but not bathroom.

08/06/2026: Lovely little place in the centre of Kinsale. Brilliant sirloin, excellent scallops (with the surf and turf), nice wine selection by glass or bottle, fabulous frites, and the service is op-notch. Recommended, especially as a special occasion dinner.

26/05/2026: Great small restaurant. No reservation, but very accommodating for the two of us. Steaks were great, desert a serious - WOW! Very pleasant waitstaff. Busy so we waited - but we like busy, we know it’s good!