The best restaurantsof irish in Cork

17/08/2026: Outstanding service, value, and food. Highly recommend for anyone in the area to pop in and have a quick starter / drink or full course. Suitable for all ages and a brilliant atmosphere, server James was very accommodating.

13/08/2026: Very busy in summer, great staff, will ring you when table available

25/08/2026: Very tasty food. Fabulous pear and goat's cheese empanadas.

23/08/2026: Spent a few days doing some volunteer work, today was our journey home. We decided to take things easy, reward ourselves and who could ignore the beautiful weather. A visit to Spike Island, meant that we had to plan lunch nearby. I remembered Bramley Lodge from when I lived in Cork almost 20 years ago, Google, menu looked good. So I rang and booked a table for 3. It had changed and expanded since I was last there. Outdoor seating areas, some covered, others just with parasols. Bigger carpark. Seated with ease, glasses and water on our table closely followed by amazing menus. We had cheated and looked online during our morning drive, the menu lived up to form. My 2 amigos had already chosen before I had completed the phone call to make the booking. The Food. Seafood Chowder, main course size: "If you can see many different seafood (and several are almost attempting to climb out of the bowl" That's a really good chowder. When the diner is using the crust of the homemade brown bread to clean the bowl. Well.... Pasta, of course I bring someone who lived in Italy for over a decade, and at 10am in the morning I'm being asked about the pasta. (I'm still hoping that we can get a table.) So I can with confidence say, from the guy who lived in Italy, "that is one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had, right up there with my favourite Rome and Italian meals . Me, I was just busy, finding somewhere to eat, making sure we made it the boat on time, trying to find free parking. Well you know you have done it. I had to read the menu. As a retired chef, I do read the small print. I was still undecided, because there were so many options that I wished to taste. But waiter taking the order, I opted for the Seafood Skewers, not just something I had never tried before, something I had not seen on a menu before. Well I offered my compatriots would you like to taste, before I even tried myself. They declined. They did not get a second chance. I realised as I was finishing my delicious food that all three of us, ate our meal, together, without the need for conversation. Excellent food, form my memory, it was great, today, I'll make it simple, We all 3 will be back.

14/08/2026: A very reasonable price for the summer season (aug 26). Walk to pier, cliff and other pubs and restaurants. Great location to explore cliff walk and I used as a base night before visiting the local cooking school. Breakfast to order and options for all. I spent an hour in the bar the night before and there was a local atmosphere, friendly staff and a card game ongoing. Good Murphy⁩s and a few interesting whiskeys from middleton. Did not have dinner there on this occasion due to other commitments.

05/08/2026: The first fish and chips ive ever had. Amazing looking restaurant with great staff, pretty large portions. Recommend it. 50e for 3 people

23/08/2026: A good experience in Cronins. Food was excellent and good service.

22/08/2026: A fantastic pub with great staff . We recently had a small event here and where treated so well by everyone. The food was great the pints where aswell. This is a must visit if your in the area .

17/08/2026: Always a good choice. Good food, lovely people and place

15/08/2026: Food is tasty and portions are HUGE. Even though the portions are big, the prices are not extortionate, which makes it more appealing to go there. The only issue we had when we were there was the waitress took the food order but never asked us of we wanted any drinks. We had to call her over to order them in the end because she wasn't planning on coming back.

22/05/2026: Great breakfast keep you going for the day.

18/05/2026: As always fantastic food and brilliant service

01/09/2026: Beautiful place on a summers evening

17/08/2026: We had a wonderful time with a beautiful view. Friendly and welcoming staff. Reasonable prices and delicious food.

05/09/2026: Really good experience at Hannas Fermoy. Exception food and Ruby gave top class service!

30/08/2026: A beautiful breakfast. Great choice. Service excellent and spotlessly clean. Well worth the detour.

15/08/2026: The food here is absolutely delicious!

28/07/2026: We had pre ordered as a group booking. The food was delicious freshly made and cooked. The staff were lovely and friendly. We will definitely be back if we are passing that way again

24/08/2026: The fried Plaice was two totally different colors, textures, and tastes. See photo. €4 for a tiny bottle of Diet Coke. Learn what seasoning is, the bottle of salt at the table was graciously used to achieve any sort of flavor at all. Music was ATROCIOUS. The only saving grace was that they forgot our soup, which we did see and both agreed it would have been awful. Place is clearly understaffed, but the employees seem to be trying, which I appreciate. Cheers.

22/08/2026: Had food after a training course really lovely food and staff really nice

20/08/2026: Beautiful small pub/restaurant. The food is simple but very good. The seafood chowder and sandwiches were excellent. Dairy-free options available! I highly recommend it.

19/08/2026: Very cozy, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Right by the harbor, small parking lot in town. Unfortunately, we have to leave tomorrow, otherwise we would have come back.

15/08/2026: Nice food, but I found it a bit expensive and the portion size wasn’t exactly huge. 5euro for a pint of water is like something you’d see in Italy or France. Friendly staff.

11/08/2026: I visited early August with my husband, our toddler and my mother-in-law, and I’m so glad we decided to give it another try after not having been in years. I ordered the roast special of the day, which was lamb shank, and it was a huge portion! I struggled to finish it, but it was absolutely delicious. The gravy in particular was divine, and I always think you can tell a lot about a restaurant by its gravy 😂. This one definitely passed my test! The others had fish and chips, which I of course had to sample too, and they were very tasty. The service was quick and friendly, and I really liked the atmosphere. It’s a lovely, smaller restaurant, and the noise levels were low enough that we could comfortably enjoy a conversation while eating, which is always a bonus when dining with family. Overall, we were really happy with our meal and the experience. I’d absolutely recommend Bayleaf Bistro and would happily return.

08/08/2026: Lovely cafe with such kind and warm staff! The chicken panini was amazing!

19/06/2026: Beautiful atmosphere, lovely food and great service 😀

23/08/2026: Had the tasting menu. The soda bread was lovely.

15/08/2026: What can I say it is a destination restaurant owned and run by the loveliest and most competent people. You can't put into words how well curated and designed the food, ceramics,decor and service are. 10/10

21/08/2026: Such nice staff, amazing food. The seafood risotto special was the best. Great oyster spread too. Lovely decorations and a cosy pub family feel

18/08/2026: Dined here on the 7/8/26 and had a lovely meal. Real good Irish hearty food.