The best restaurants in Kerry

31/12/2025: My husband and I were looking for a spot to host loved ones the day after our wedding. As Americans relatively unfamiliar to the best local spots in Dingle, our wedding planner swiftly recommended Bob Griffin’s. We were floored by fact that there was no up front cost required to reserve an area for our group. (Though we were happy to purchase our fair share of beverages from the bar upon arrival.) Bob Griffin’s was exactly where we wanted to be after an eventful wedding day: a cozy, welcoming, unpretentious bar to hang out and reminisce. We know where we’ll be for another pint the next time we’re in Dingle!

27/09/2025: Best Irish coffee we’ve ever had! Great atmosphere with a nice outside patio area with cozy seating areas with seat heaters.

26/11/2025: Lovely little room we booked for a few nights in the heart of Dingle. Right above the restaurant but it was closed this time of year. Easy access to all you need, good room, comfy bed. If we come back in season we'd definitely try the restaurant.

13/10/2025: Great service and food. The chowder was delicious.

01/12/2025: Good food, reasonable prices. Spicy chicken wings NOT spicy. Overall fine

10/11/2025: Food was decent, quiet night when we went. I would probably go back.

25/09/2025: Great bar with traditional music. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Lots of places to sit. A high variety of drinks from Ireland as well. Highly recommended to visit!

24/09/2025: Amazing bar with amazing service. Rebecca was so friendly and courteous to our group. Highly recommend.

20/04/2026: The best meal we’ve had while visiting Ireland combined with fantastic service taking great care of my allergies.

19/04/2026: Burgers made with soul and not commodity. Highly recommended!

14/11/2025: We landed by accident at the Parkgate Coffee. It was the best coffee I had so far in Ireland. This place could be in London. The Coffee was just amazing!

25/09/2025: The best cafe in Tralee One of the best specialty coffee shops in the area

23/10/2025: €16 for a 9” pizza Charging different prices at the till to which is advertised on the overhead menu. Definitely not recommend

22/10/2025: €18.60 for a 7 inch pizza and a drink enough said a big board when you come in with different prices as to what they charge ridiculous

06/04/2026: Cafe was lovely, excellent gluten free bread & big pots of tea. The famous carriage was astonishing. Gardens stunning. Beach very nice too. Thank you Derrynane!

01/04/2026: Interesting historic home of Mr. O'Connell (who gives the name of the famous boulevard in Dublin, where the Spire is), it has a beautiful big garden and beautiful white sand beaches and dunes to explore as part of the property. If you're a bit of a nervous driver on Irish narrow roads, use Derrynane Garden Village road to reach it from/to Ring of Kerry (not Derrynane More which is tighter and steeper).

08/07/2025: Delicious cinnamon buns and great coffee

04/07/2025: This is a great coffee shop with the best coffee and pastries ever. The owner is amazing guy and very friendly and helpful as we talked to him about things to see in the area. Love the ambience and vibe and food and drink.

23/10/2025: The food was delicious. The service was excellent and very friendly. The place is cozy and the decor is beautiful.

15/10/2025: ​This cafe is a must-visit! The lunch menu is wonderfully diverse and delicious, offering high quality across the board. We especially enjoyed the flavourful Asian Miss Thi's soba salad—a true standout. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is simply lovely: super cozy, relaxed, and welcoming. It has a great vibe and worth seeking out for a coffee, pastry, breakfast or lunch.

19/04/2026: Lovely friendly hotel wonderful staff with a warm welcome Would highly recommend, will definitely be back

08/03/2026: Stayed in river island hotel for couple of nights. Very comfortable bed. Very nice restaurant and food. Friendly staff too.

12/04/2026: We ate at the Porterhouse two nights in a row, and we were more than satisfied each time! The staff is warm and welcoming, and the food is delicious 👌 There are also vegetarian options, which shows a commitment to catering to a wide range of tastes! The quality of the service, the food, and the atmosphere is well worth the price. We left with very full stomachs ☺️

12/04/2026: A very warm welcome, delicious food, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us despite the language barrier. We ate there two nights in a row, and the experience was always excellent. Thank you for your hospitality.

14/04/2026: So disappointed with the poor service of this place. Food is okay…

09/04/2026: Had some great Coffee to Go. Highly recommended!

14/11/2025: Heading south for the weekend. Well worth the slight detour off the main road before Killarney. We had a very tasty toasted sandwich and a cold plate with two types of chicken, some ham and a bit of cheese. Very nice fresh food.

08/10/2025: what a cosy little gem!! i don’t often do reviews but im a student nurse and this place kept me going. i always loved popping in for lunch/a coffee, such lovely staff as well ! :) definitely recommend !! ❤️

10/04/2026: The hotel is in an excellent location, not far from the center. Comfortable and clean. The continental breakfast, in my opinion, should be enriched with a few more typical Irish sweets.

10/04/2026: We stayed for 2 nights and the only bad thing about it was having to leave! The staff were all so kind and helpful and our room and bathroom were so nice. They weren’t squished! We all enjoyed our food. It’s in a great location since it’s so close you can just walk into the town! There’s a nice, warm and friendly atmosphere everywhere you went! It was also really great value for the money we paid! It was really clean everywhere and no matter where you were you could hear whoever you’re talking to without having to shout. It was a really enjoyable trip and we will definitely be back! (Even though this was our 5th trip here!) The only thing they could add is a pool but I know the other hotel had one but it’s gone so one here would be great!