The best restaurantsof irish in Killarney

12/10/2025: Very helpful staff, particularly the manager near the front door today.

11/10/2025: Unfortunately we were not pleased with our experience here. The hostess was very kind and the food & drinks were good. Our server must have had a bad night because she was cold and rude to us. We were never offered any water. When she walked up to the table she just asked us if we were ready to order. We each ordered a bar drink and shared an appetizer and side of fries. The bartender brought us our drinks which were good. Someone else brought our food, asked us if we needed anything, we asked for ketchup, and he never returned. Once we were done with our meal, about 10 minutes passed before our server returned. We asked for a milkshake which they had on a sign above the bar at the main entrance. She said they don't make them in the evening, then walked away. We had to flag her down again to ask for the check. We finally just left more than enough cash on the table to cover our meal and left. As far as the restaurant and the atmosphere, this place has the look of an upscale restaurant, but not the actions of such. The bartender was pouring out drinks into the sink quite loudly. There was a dirty dish station right beside our table where the staff was throwing silverware into a bin and loudly clanking dishes into another bin. We were seated near the side door which had a tripping hazard as you entered that should be addressed. We didn’t mind being near the door, but as the door closed each time, it slammed shut. I'm not sure why, but multiple staff members kept going in and out of it many times. In the lounge area beside us, the entertainment for the evening was someone walking around poorly playing their out of tune violin along to pop songs being played on the restaurant speakers. It did not sound good at all. Overall, a disappointing experience for a place that looked like it had some nice potential.

03/10/2025: The Irish stew was very disappointing, very very watery. They served brown bread with it presumably to soak up the water. This was definitely not a good take on a usually delicious Irish dish. My friend had the ribs which were good. Just don't order the stew.

02/10/2025: Very touristy. Food was good but felt like geriatric Disneyland.

02/10/2025: We had a delicious Irish beef stew and an Angus burger. Highly recommended. Very good value for money.

25/09/2025: Food was priced like fine dining but wasn’t very good. Ordered a bruschetta which was soggy garlic bread with cheese. Server was rude and was the only place in Ireland I was asked for a tip at the end.

14/09/2025: Amazing hotel, truly a gem within the area of Killarney, perfect location for those wanting to have class, optimal routes for ring of Kerry and truly the best roast I’ve ever had outside of country Australia. The Guinness is perfect for the critic, complimented by tremendous service that puts a lot of “Major” hotel and restaurants to shame. 11/10 would recommend.

14/09/2025: We enjoyed our 3 night stay at this hotel. It is in a great location within Killarney, and the room was nice. The parking here is limited and tight. We decided just to park in a nearby lot since we were taking trips around the area. I would stay here again.

25/08/2025: Loved both the Lake Hotel and Lakeside Bistro. The location provides amazing views of Killarney mountains and lakes! Service staff was amazing! We had some jet lag the found us awake at midnight. The serving crew, cleaning up the day’s service stopped to makes us a fresh coffee and real cream tray to take back to our room! The food was great and the bar atmosphere was cozy. Only wish the actual bar, itself, held more seats. The room was spacious with great views! Highly recommend it!!

05/07/2025: Really enjoyed our meal. Everything was plated well and was delicious. Dessert was impressive. My wife ordered the tiramisu and I had the pannacotta. Highly recommend both. And you can’t beat the view!

07/08/2025: Arrived at 1:15 and had the place to ourselves. Best oysters we have had in Ireland, and that's high praise. Food was delicious, our server, John, was excellent, and cannot recommend highly enough.

05/08/2025: Absolutely terrific service and fabulous food. Good value too. Don't miss a meal here when visiting Killarney. The fish is first class and so fresh.

16/10/2025: Nice place friendly staff and good food

07/09/2025: I would not recommend staying at this hotel. The bed was very uncomfortable and the “double” bed was two twins pushed together. The staff was very unfriendly as well.

21/10/2025: From the outside, the hotel has more of a motel feel. The first strange thing was that you have to walk for ages to get to your room, which is at the very back of the complex, as you can only enter through the front entrance and there are only emergency exits on the sides. The room was cold when I arrived and I had to ask at reception about the heating. I had reserved by phone as I had to move out of my lovely townhouse in Killarney. Unfortunately, the lady on the phone wasn't able to write anything down correctly, despite spelling it out, except for my credit card number. The rooms themselves are dated and have a bit of a feel for classic motels in the USA. I had breakfast included, even though I didn't really want to go without. The motel is ultimately geared towards bus groups, who then occupy the breakfast rooms early in the morning. If I go to Killarney again, I wouldn't stay here again.

17/10/2025: The only saving grace was the girls in reception. I never seen customers treated with such a lack of respect. All food paid for, for two days. Gusts said the would pay for a taxi and pay for the food, instead of being treated like cattle at mart. We are talking over twenty people. What a waste.