The best restaurants in Kinsale

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!

13/09/2026: Highly recommended. The owner is very nice.

03/09/2026: The portions were very small for the price. For example the chicken ceased wrap was 12 euro and was just tiny. Although the atmosphere was lovely, the food was delicious and the staff were very attentive with quick service.

29/09/2026: Delicious bread, strange magic is that you eat less of it than the supermarket bought bread.

24/09/2026: Best bakery in Kinsale. A small place near Pearse Street. Great French sticks, sourdoughs and other baked goods. Recommended.

05/10/2026: Wonderful restaurant from start to finish. Service was excellent and the food was fabulous. The hake was prepared very well and the fish and chips were nice although not the best I had. However the seafood soup was exceptional Good wine list also. Very welcoming place with excellent food.

04/10/2026: Fish & chips were great. Service was friendly, responsive, and they easily accommodated a group of six without a reservation. 😊

04/05/2026: Lovely pub. Super place for a few creamy pints. Top class

04/05/2026: Absolute pleasure to have met the staff and local patrons to the Lord kingsale. Noreen in particular was more than accommodating and always happy to help with anything they could accommodate you with. Not many places like the Lord and would happily return anytime !

15/09/2026: Saag paneer and cheese naan executed perfectly

14/09/2026: Had some chicken biryani. Huge portion, fresh flavor, excellent chicken, perfectly cooked rice. Veggies were fresh and crisp. Meat samosas and Cobra beer was excellent. You can't go wrong, especially if you're looking for a change from pub food. Must try this.

06/06/2026: I had dinner here recently and it was delicious. Staff are very friendly and professional and very knowledgeable about their gluten free options. Most of the menu could be adapted for gluten free. Staff were also very aware of cross contamination. I had a very relaxing and enjoyable experience.

20/05/2026: It was recommended for its food! But both breakfast and diner where below standard. Waiter seemed kind but inexperienced. Location is good.

29/06/2026: Review for the cafe: best meal I’ve had in Ireland. Salmon on brown bread with horseradish cream cheese. Absolutely 5 stars! Service was quick to start and slowed a bit. Beautiful atmosphere.

28/06/2026: I have googled spot for brunch ..and well..it didn't disappoint..definitely was worth all those 4.5 * Really recommend, brilliant food... beautiful spot. And very happy, helpful staff. We will definitely be returning back

11/04/2026: Grab anything. Don't think about it. It will be great.

02/04/2026: Great coffee and service. Will definitely return for a coffee ✨

28/09/2026: My partner and myself had a lovely meal here on a Saturday night. Paul and Helen are exceptional at what they do and I'd highly recommend for anyone to try it. We enjoyed every course. Nothing was too experimental the way some Michelins can be sometimes. It was just good food cooked well with great service.

08/09/2026: Interesting menu, beautifully cooked, fantastic wine pairing.

12/10/2026: We wandered into this place because it is close to our lodging and we were delighted with the cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. My husband had the soup of the day- tomato basil with a side salad and brown bread (of course) and I had the breakfast burrito. We both left with enough for another meal. Salads have been scarce so we enjoyed the fresh greens with carrots and lentils.

19/09/2026: Great for a local lunch when in Kinsale.

17/06/2026: Excellent food in a pub style atmosphere. More upscale than the usual pub fare. Vegetarian options. Go early or book - it was full by 18:00.

14/06/2026: Stayed in room 2 for one night with my wife .... lovely staff rooms were great ... location is amazing with lots to see around... was very noisy outside at night but thats only because the town is very busy nothing connected to the hotel ... would definitely return and recommend

20/10/2026: We used the catering team at Smith's for finger food for a wedding party. Elaine was so easy to work with to organise, the food was very fresh, delivered to our venue at the Dock bar and kept warm by Smith's heating trays. The food was delicious with great variety to suit all dietary requirements with a range of sandwiches, cod tempura, spring rolls, goujons, wedges and so much more. It was also beautifully presented there. I would highly recommend this service if you are thinking of organising food at a location that doesn't have a restaurant, or you just don't fancy cooking. Thank you so much to the team!

20/10/2026: This is the cleanest supermarket I've been in. The staff was incredibly helpful led by John. We had a wonderful experience. It makes me want to move to Kinsale and shop at Smiths Supervalu.

25/08/2026: One of the best lunches we have ever had anywhere in the world! Every single dish we ordered was spectacular. The seafood chowder and chicken tikka are phenomenal!! The service was very friendly but on the slower side so I don’t recommend this place if you’re in a rush. But otherwise it is a must go!

14/08/2026: My wife and I had a fantastic dinner at The Blue Haven’s weekly Indian Pop-Up Thursday. Each week, the chef creates a tasting menu showcasing a different region of India, and last night’s menu took us to West Bengal and Kolkata. Highlights included the Kolkata chicken drumstick biryani, rich chicken kosha, fish kalia and chingri macher bora, followed by a lovely moong daler payesh for dessert. Everything was full of flavour, wonderfully varied and very filling—easily some of the tastiest Indian food we’ve had in Ireland. The service was excellent too: attentive, friendly and knowledgeable, with the team kindly talking us through every dish. Highly recommended if you’re in the mood for a memorable Indian meal in Kinsale. It has already become a Thursday-night fixture in our house!

18/10/2026: First pub I visited on an Irish summer holiday, ended up being the best too. Had a couple Beamish. Unreal. True Irish creamer

17/10/2026: Decent spot for an outside beer! Inside is snug but has rustic charm if that’s what you’re into.