The best restaurantsof irish

17/01/2026: We travel to this restaurant several times each year and it never disappoints. This evening my companion had the black sole while I had the 12 oz waygu ribeye steak. Absolutely amazing food. Pauline and Michael in the kitchen are both excellent and imaginative chefs constantly keeping the menu interesting. Shannon, our server is always most helpful and friendly. I would advise to book in advance. Martin Maguire.

30/12/2025: On a whim, booked table for 2, for last night. Starter, duck liver pate and crusty bread, and red onion marmalade, was perfect starter. Main course, Wagu rib-eye steak , with onion, garlic potato and roast veg, the Wagu steak was divine, it was soo tender and full of flavour, complimented with the side of roast veg and garlic potato. Dessert was a beautiful home made mince pie, filo pastry base, with a frangipane topping, it was complimented with home made creme anglaise, it finished off beautifully a lovely evening of beautiful food, wonderfully prepared and presented by attentive competent waiting staff that added to this great expierence.

12/01/2026: Best dinner I had in Ireland. We did not take any pictures because we were enjoying ourselves to remember! Staff were so helpful navigating several allergies. The food was delicious and the combinations of ingredients were so fun and different. This was a bit of a late addition to our itinerary and I'm so glad we went!

09/01/2026: We loved everything about the restaurant from the decor to the atmosphere to the service to the food. The food was really creative and bursting with flavour, as were their mocktails.

10/01/2026: Fantastic dinner, breakfast average.

08/01/2026: What a lovely week we spent here. The staff were lovely, so helpful and accommodating and the food was fantastic. The only reason I didn't give 5* is we went when it was very hot and there's no air-conditioning- though they provided a fan.

01/01/2026: They recommended it to us, and it was really good. Delicious fish and chips.

28/12/2025: Service was great. Food was fresh and delicious. Milkshakes some of the best! Place was clean, tidy and warm! Recommend

26/12/2025: Stopped in for seafood chowder, not to be missed if visiting Roundstone.

07/12/2025: Just stopped by for a coffee since the kitchen was closed and ended up having the best Irish coffee of the whole trip. The vibe was so cosy that we actually hesitated about heading late to our hike just to try the food… but we didn’t have the patience 😄

31/12/2025: Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful during my stay here. My room was absolutely spotless clean and overall lovely. It is a great location, 20 minute walk from the city, and close to everything else. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again :)

30/12/2025: Fantastic food . 5 mins drive from kilkenny city centre ( well worth the drive ). Great service 👏. Could I just recommend ( to the chef ) adding a roast potato to the roast dishes? Please don't change the stir-fry, it's 💯 % amazing. At least 3 separate dining/drinking areas +outside personal boots. I'll be leaving my hotel again next time to eat here . Also background music was fab 👌 .

06/01/2026: We wanted a late Sunday lunch in Malahide and this restaurant fitted the bill . The roast beef was exceptional and the mini desserts offered were delicious. The atmosphere and service were great we will definitely return when we are in Malahide .

31/12/2025: Went here for lunch today wirh friends. What impeccable food and service. The waiting staff were very attentive. The steaks were divine! A beautiful charming restaurant that has had a lot of love done to it. Will be returning.

27/12/2025: Amazing place! Super friendly service, delicious burger and a really cozy, classic pub-style interior that makes you want to stay longer. And of course - the Guinness was top-notch 🍺 Definitely coming back!

27/12/2025: Excellent place to have breakfast, nice atmosphere, I highly recommend the place

17/01/2026: We booked a large party on short notice and the food, service and atmosphere were all amazing!

10/01/2026: First time dining at Matt the Thresher. Gorgeous decor and vibes and lovely staff. The service was excellent and the drinks were delicious. The night we were in was a little crowded and there were some very drunk, very loud tables around is which somewhat spoiled the atmosphere at times. My wife and I don't eat meat which somewhat limited the menu, she had the much lauded scampi and I ordered the vegetarian offering which was a squash gnocchi. The pasta dish was incredible, light, rich and delicious and a perfect portion size. The scampi, though very tasty, didn't quite live up to the hype or the nearly 40euro price tag. Definitely a good eat and a beautiful spot, but there are places to get an equally fantastic meal for half the price, so I can't give it the 5 star.

04/11/2025: We often stop here on the way to the west of Ireland. Its a great halfway stop. Lovely food, cosy atmosphere. Staff always lovely. Their veg soup and brown bread is delicious 😋

27/10/2025: Called in this morning 9am while passing through the area, reception door wouldn't open, but the restaurant door was. I asked the staff if they were severing breakfast, one of the staff said "No" and something about been full, hard to understand the accent. She said I could get something to eat in the garage down the road, if i wanted to eat in a garage i wouldn't be asking are they seriving breakfast, don't see how they were full as the car park was half empty (5 cars) and there was no one in the restaurant at all, place looked dead. Went onto Stokestown and had a lovely Breakfast in the Percy French Hotel. Never again.

31/12/2025: Lovely hotel with excellent service, breakfast and staff. Rooms are clean, tidy and quiet. Bathroom had no signs of black mold as in other hotels we stayed in. The whole hotel has been decorated with good taste and finish.

28/12/2025: Beautiful little hotel and the staff are amazing and so helpful, its not a big hotel therfore its not super busy or noisy, our room even had a jacuzzi tub as well as the shower (212). Breakfast was fantastic and a great breakfast menu so definitely book your breakfast with your stay. Killarney town is just a 5 min drive away. It cost me 14 euro down to the town with lots of bars and restaurants for you to choose from, unfortunately didnt eat dinner in our hotel but will next time as even some locals I spoke to told me the food here is amazing. Enjoy

30/12/2025: Guinness pie and fish& chips not much flavour

21/11/2025: Good pint's and a cosy atmosphere

23/12/2025: Their Christmas sandwich is unbelievably delicious!!!!

22/12/2025: Fabulous food and excellent service, especially from Megan! So joyful and chatty and really made our visit feel personalised!

15/01/2026: A quick weekend in Dublin and a round of beers in this historic pub while listening to live music is a must.

14/01/2026: The service is very fast, there's a great atmosphere 7 days a week, the food is good, there's live music... You can't ask for more. It's great, and cheaper than other places in Temple Bar. Looking forward to going back.

30/12/2025: I ordered a seafood pancake, it was incredibly delicious and soft. Friendly staff. They have a mirror at the exit to check your face for allergies. It's a great place. Thank you for a delicious dinner.

04/11/2025: Lovely spot .. foods amazing .. steak was perfect