The best restaurants in Kinsale

21/08/2026: Three of us had the tasting menu last night and the experience was fabulous from start to finish. As each of the courses was presented one of the chefs came out to describe them in detail. For me the trout starter was to die for, my daughters chicken dish was her favourite, while my wife thought the fish dish of turbot was delicious. I also went with the signature wines which were all beautifully selected to go with each course. While not a cheap night out, well worth the experience.

20/08/2026: A truly amazing dining experience.

20/07/2026: One of the waitresses was very rude and unpolite.

05/06/2026: Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere. Pleasant staff.

07/05/2026: Excellent food, service and location

04/05/2026: Best fish and chips I ever had 🤩. I live in uk but this is crazy. Batter was very thin but crispy - exactly how I love it and the tartare sauce homemade delicious yummy. Will definitely come back here to have more

08/08/2026: I want to like Fishy Fishy in Kinsale. This was my 3rd visit over a couple of years. The food used to be excellent. I especially remember the fish pie being really good on my first visit. However I went there last night with my family and was greatly disappointed. The restaurant has a great vibe, prompt service, and nice decor, but the food is average at best. I had the pan fried hake, which was bland and rather tasteless, drowned in a cream sauce. My son’s scallops were equally unimpressive, and the accompanying risotto was underdone. It should have been a sign that the food would not be great when it arrived within 5 to 10 minutes of ordering. Clearly much of it was premade and ready to serve. It seems positioned for tourists now, more quantity than quality, and I wanted it to be nice but it fell way short. I think they can do better. Hopefully they will.

06/08/2026: Fishy Fishy is an outstanding seafood restaurant and absolutely worth the visit. The seafood chowder is a must-try—rich, full of flavour, and one of the best I’ve had. The restaurant is always busy, but there’s a good reason for that. The food is fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavour. The place is clean, well run, and the staff handle the busy atmosphere very well. Without a doubt, one of the best seafood restaurants we’ve eaten at in Ireland. Highly recommended.

10/07/2026: The scones were the best I've ever tasted. Perfect crust, not too moist, not too dry, add the accompanying jam and spread and it's fantastic. Wish I could go there everyday.

04/07/2026: Beautiful cafe. It was a shame the flying poet flew away.

06/07/2026: Lovely little place, pastries were great! Only downside was the reusable cups policy, kind of inconvenient especially since I was just down for the day. I do appreciate the sustainable efforts, but it might be helpful to have takeaway cups available for visitors who aren’t local 😊

28/06/2026: The shop looks attractive, a bit different. However, the food did not live up to the hype of the shop. The toasted ham and cheese sandwich was so lathered in French mustard I couldn't taste the cheese and ham. I hoped the apple and custard 'bun' I bought with it would vanquish the mustard 🙏 No chance, it was tasteless, where was the apple and custard? It certainly wasn't in the bun, maybe still in in the pantry? What a hype, I've travelled in Ireland from north to south, had fabulous food, but not in Kinsale, 'Seeds' is a big disappointment.

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

21/08/2026: We had a fantastic meal. The food was delicious, made with high-quality ingredients and beautifully prepared. The service was also excellent—attentive but not intrusive—and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We went because of the great reviews, and it truly exceeded our expectations. The care put into both the cooking and the customer service is evident. The timing between courses was perfect, and we loved everything we ordered. It's one of those places you're delighted to discover, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommended for both the food and the service.

29/06/2026: Great coffee, tasty home-made treats and cute merch!! I bought myself a mug & sticker here and my friend bought some beaded bracelets. New favourite coffee shop!

19/06/2026: I discovered it quite by chance, but I'm all the more delighted. A fantastic shop with a lovely café and matcha. They also have great modern items to buy. A visit is definitely worthwhile!

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.

23/08/2026: Great pub.. outstanding Beamish

01/08/2026: Great bar. Lots of different nooks and crannies inside and plenty of space outside to sit

10/08/2026: The service from Eduardo, a really nice guy from Valencia, was outstanding. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant with good music.

09/08/2026: Lovely cafe in an iconic and much photographed little laneway coffee was good served by pleasant and cheerful staff. The stunning weather highlighted a very picturesque setting.

12/07/2026: Absolutley amazing food wonderfull staff we have been going to cobra for a good few years went yesterday evening 14 people and I could not recommend them enough outstanding service 14 starters 14 mains and each and every meal was amazing well done and thank you for having amazing food

08/07/2026: Frozen lamb that was dry chewy and unpleasant to eat in our curry. Served me a cold pre made roti which is a sin. If you are unfamiliar with Indian food you might think this place is ok. If you are familiar with good Indian food you won’t be happy.

02/08/2026: I guess we met most helpful and cheerful waitress in our life,thanks for everything alzbeta🤩

02/08/2026: Very good, welcoming atmosphere with several dining rooms.

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 ✨

18/08/2026: We like their pre-made and fresh made sandwiches. It’s definitely a great value for the money.

09/08/2026: Most expensive super value i have visited, great service and staff 👏