The best restaurants in Kerry

29/06/2026: Food was top notch! The seafood chowder was full of fresh fish, the cod was amazing and the chips were the best we've had!

16/06/2026: Great local hotel in Killorglan. Very friendly. Clean rooms. Great food. Room was very hot as we were blessed with good weather but besides that it was perfect.

25/09/2026: Excellent pizza for takeaway. There are only a few seats available at the counter for dining in.

14/09/2026: So good and I’m an American pizza snob

19/08/2026: Good food, great coffee and happy staff, what more could you want. Perfect.

25/06/2026: Had a pleasant time sitting outside and enjoying good food and drinks. Highly recommended!!

27/07/2026: Lovely staff and great pints. Great atmosphere

14/07/2026: Great proper bar in amongst the madness of the other pubs about town. Lovely pint of Guinness and great atmosphere.

04/06/2026: Best food in town. European / Asian style combined with an Irish touch

28/04/2026: The food was excellent, didn’t stay in the accommodation but would highly recommend for a lovely meal. The sizzling prawns and pan fried hake was beautiful.

05/10/2026: Went here for dinner after a long day. Ordered 2 dishes off the daily menu. Soup which was fine. Lamb which was drowned in gravy and I was treated like an imbecile when I asked for mint sauce, a routine condiment to be served with lamb. I couldn't eat the main course so went to pay. I was asked the usual "Was everything ok?" and I said it wasn't and why. The cashier then started arguing with me and eventually brought out a manager, not at my request. The manager advised that they had run out of mint sauce and would usually have it, a fact the staff seemed completely unaware of. The uneaten main course was clearly visible on the table and I was charged for it, which meant I paid €34.50 for a bowl of soup. There are so many good alternatives in Kenmare, I can only recommend going to any of the other restaurants instead of this one. I am a chauffeur/tour guide and eat out almost every night. This was an appalling experience and the worst I have seen, by far. I've just noticed the owners response, best summarised as disingenuous and self-serving nonsense. I amswered the "was everything alright?" question and was dismissed in a disrespectful and confrontational way by a member of staff who apparently didn't know what mint sauce was. My opinion remains that there are many superior venues in Kenmare and I will not waste my money in this place again.

02/10/2026: The P.F. McCarthy's is a very good pub/restaurant with limited dining options, BUT the Nachos with beef are absolutely worth a try. The beer options are various. Staff is very nice and helpful.

15/09/2026: A must when in Valentia (Kerry)

14/09/2026: Not sure if they do food, would have eaten there if they did. Cracking pint of Guinness.

28/08/2026: Excellent food and service. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.

17/05/2026: Hospitality and location is unreal.

06/09/2026: Fabulous there beautiful food lovely staff.

03/09/2026: We stopped for lunch. The ambiance was nice, the wait staff was friendly, and the food we got was also very tasty. We loved it.

06/09/2026: I had a perfect stay at An Bothar! I arrived there after a long, wet and cold day of walking and asked, if they had a washing machine I could use. They then offered to wash my clothes for me and return them dry and clean in the morning!! I then went to my very big, very clean and comfortable room and realised, I had a bathtub in my ensuite bathroom! I was honestly in heaven and definitely recommend staying here :)

27/06/2026: We had lunch, dinner, and breakfast here, and every meal was absolutely delicious. The food was amazing every time. What made our visit even more special was the wonderful staff. Everyone, including the owner, was incredibly kind and welcoming, and they made us feel so comfortable. We visited while walking the Dingle Way, and they also let us pitch our tent in the yard for a small fee. It’s a lovely little spot with space for only about four tents, which made it feel quiet and relaxed. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality – we hope to come back one day!

16/09/2026: What a great wee pub! 🍺🇮🇪 Jimmy Brien’s is small, packed, and absolutely full of character, exactly what you want from an Irish pub. We squeezed in with the crowd, grabbed a pint, watched the soccer, and listened to the locals carrying on, which honestly was half the entertainment. 😂 You might walk in knowing nobody, but give it a pint or two and you’ll feel like you’ve been coming here for years. If you’re in Killarney, stop by Jimmy Brien’s, grab a pint, say hello, and enjoy the craic. Just don’t expect a lot of elbow room! 🍻

06/09/2026: this is a nice local pub. people are friendly it can get crowded when a soccer game is playing

05/06/2026: Great dinner, tasty food, very rich, decent price. Attentive service. Large oysters!

23/05/2026: Excellent food, very good service, friendly,. Nice atmosphere.

05/10/2026: We visited Mizu for lunch during our stay in Killarney to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. About three weeks in advance, I contacted the restaurant via Instagram and specifically requested the table with the two sofas. I explained that we were coming to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and I still have the correspondence confirming this arrangement. When we arrived, however, we were shown to a completely different small table in a rather dark area. I explained that I was Maria and that I had specifically reserved the sofa table, but the waiter told us that we could not have it because there were only two of us and it was a “busy time.” What made this particularly disappointing was that the restaurant was actually almost empty. During the entire time we were there, only two or three other customers arrived. The table we had requested could easily have been given to us, especially since it had been arranged approximately three weeks beforehand for a birthday celebration. When we had finished our lunch and were already preparing to leave and pay, the waiter suddenly asked us to stay. At first I did not understand why. Only then did he quietly tell me that the chef had prepared a birthday surprise for my husband. Until that moment, nobody had mentioned his birthday or given any indication that they remembered the occasion. By then, unfortunately, our experience had already been spoiled and we simply wanted to leave. Regarding the food, the tuna and salmon sashimi were fresh and tasty, but the slices were extremely thin and the portion was very small. The hosomaki were also very small. We also ordered the eight-piece tempura. I have eaten tempura in many restaurants and normally expect a light, thin and crispy coating. Unfortunately, the batter here was quite thick and floury, so this was the dish I enjoyed least. There were some positives, particularly the freshness and taste of the sashimi, but overall this was a disappointing experience, especially because we had planned this birthday lunch well in advance. Unfortunately, we would not return.

03/10/2026: Very good asian food and a cool ambiance👍🏻

30/08/2026: One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Ireland. Definitely recommended.

21/08/2026: One of the best meals we had in Ireland! Beef bourguignon was well prepared. Also tried the duck breast in raspberry sauce special and seafood cassoulet with prawns and crab claws. Both were delicious.

15/08/2026: I had a fantastic four-night stay here with my partner and cannot recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. The check-in was incredibly easy and speedy, and the warm check-out perfectly wrapped up our trip. When booking, we were initially concerned about being away from the main tourist area in Killarney, but as soon as we arrived, we knew we had made the absolute best choice. The hotel is wonderfully quaint and situated in a quiet area, which provided the most beautiful, calm ambience when sitting outside. We used the hotel as our home base for various day trips, and every single return to the hotel felt like being welcomed home. The food was delicious throughout our stay, and we loved having the variety of both bar and finer dining options available. A huge thank you to the staff, who went above and beyond with their hospitality with Jersey and Iggy who were especially great and made our stay extra special. If you are considering booking this hotel, do not worry for a second about it not being right in the center of town; honestly, that is its biggest perk! We would definitely recommend this to anyone, and we can’t wait to come back.

08/08/2026: The Killeen House gave our group a high-class, one of a kind experience. Rozzers restaurant offered excellent breakfast and dinner menus with dishes to die for. The rooms were charming and comfortable. The outdoor grounds of the estate were pristine with a grass patio and breathtaking view. The best part of the experience was the hospitality from the staff its self. Highlighting brothers Xhersi and Egli. Two extremely impressive young men who single-handedly elevated my families experience in a multitude of different ways. Both of which showed humility and professionalism. A kind that simply can’t be taught. Overall The Killeen House was a memorable experience that my family and I will never forget. I’d give it 500 stars if I could.