The best restaurants in Kenmare

02/05/2026: From the moment we arrived, the welcome was warm and friendly, and it set the tone for a fantastic experience. The food was absolutely amazing—every dish was full of flavour and beautifully presented. The service throughout was attentive without being intrusive. We left feeling genuinely well looked after. Can’t wait to return—highly recommend this restaurant

01/05/2026: We walked in on a Friday night around 8pm. I was afraid at first that we wouldn't get a table without reservations. But, they found a table for us upstairs. The bathrooms are also upstairs btw. We ordered the soup of the day which was French Onion. It would have been a perfect 10 out of 10 if they would have actually put some cheese on top. It tasted amazing...deep and rich beef and onion flavor. But, I wanted the cheese I'm used to. The Wagyu Beef burger and fries was great(although the bacon on it was kind of sad...it looked cold and precooked that had been just sitting there). As was the Seafood Linguini. It was a generous portion with lots of different kinds of seafood. The service was prompt and friendly. We were too full to order dessert but I'm sure it would be delicious! Thank you!

15/06/2026: Dogs aren't allowed in the inside bar but they have a good sized beer garden at the back (accessible from the street behind) which is dog friendly. And if you're solo with dogs - as I was - you can order and pay from your table

14/06/2026: We were absolutely thrilled! The burgers were simply amazing – juicy, fresh, and incredibly tasty. The service was also excellent: very friendly and attentive, and we immediately felt welcome. To top it all off, we had a dessert that was equally superb and perfectly rounded off our visit. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant! 😊🍔🍰

09/06/2026: Had a couple of lovely meals at Mulcahys, after first trying it based on the recommendation of my B&B host. Ordered a started and a couple different small plates on each visit to try some different things, and everything was really amazing; bold and surprising flavours in every dish. The main dining room is classy but welcoming, kind of an old-school steakhouse vibe, with some lovely artwork on display.

09/06/2026: Beef Wellington is something rare these days and it was incredible. The desert menu is focused around their apple tart for 2. The service was ok, a lot of sitting around waiting for my empty plates to be cleared. But the food was delicious.

04/06/2026: The decor is rustic and industrial-style. Lots of delicious beers and frequent live music.

04/06/2026: Good food, friendly and relaxed waiters, real Irish music. A truly unique place.

09/06/2026: Such a wonderful little coffee shop with so many baked goods and great sandwiches. Just a 5 minute walk out of town. A lot of locals really enjoy this place.

28/05/2026: Loved my iced vanilla latte and apple pie! Such a cute little coffee shop with great service.

08/10/2025: Great spot, I had a really excellent sandwich and apple tart.

18/09/2025: An accent that sings of the south of France, an address where you meet the owner and her son who will give you a warm and friendly welcome, a little corner of France in Ireland 🇨🇵🇨🇮👍❤️

13/06/2026: Walked into this restaurant without a reservation and we were seated promptly! The service was great and our server, Angie, was super sweet. For our meal, we ordered the spring rolls and the Pad Thai. The spring rolls were absolutely delicious! However, the Pad Thai was a bit too sweet for our taste, and we’ve definitely had better elsewhere. That being said, the excellent service made it a wonderful experience overall!

11/06/2026: Very flavorful food! I was in love with the food. The service was amazing, I recommend making reservations in advance as it got very busy as the evening went on. I loved the garlic chicken. The fried garlic on top was such a great touch.

29/05/2026: There’s a free art tour given at 5pm which was incredible - Jonathan’s knowledge was very impressive and just an all round great bloke. Would’ve given a hefty tip if we had any cash! Followed by a few of the best cocktails I’ve ever had in my life - the 1958. Tastes like a spicy marg, looks like a martini. Stunning hotel and the staff were all class, we’d definitely come to stay next time.

27/05/2026: Sensational few days! Service was top class, food was perfect. Staff couldn’t have looked after us any better!

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.

08/10/2025: The Lagom Townhomes is a fantastic place to stay. Nice views, big and clean room, friendly and delightful host (Brandon), easy parking, excellent bathroom, perfect location, and tasty breakfast (and exquisite dinner). At dinner, the short rib was amazing. We look forward to coming back soon!

30/09/2025: Fancy restaurant, one star removed for asking for a tip.

14/05/2026: Great atmosphere, friendly staff, large spacious rooms, yummy food…. I had a very enjoyable experience

12/05/2026: Very good restaurant/pub, good atmosphere

14/05/2026: The best meal on our 7 day trip along the Wild Atlantic Way Excellent food, service and atmosphere.

07/04/2026: Eaten here multiple times... we keep coming back. Great atmosphere in a great town.

19/09/2025: Anyone who likes crispy pizza crusts will be perfectly served here. Delicious toppings. The Pizza of the Day is highly recommended.

13/09/2025: Quivk, friendly, with good pizza.

29/09/2025: Flank steak - Top 5 of all the meals I've ever had 😀

24/09/2025: We had a very good lunch here with 4 people

02/06/2026: I'd give 2.5 stars if I could. We had dinner here while in Kenmare and while it wasn't horrible, I would've tried somewhere else in hindsight. The stew was watery (I am surprised to see some other reviews saying it is the best they've had in Ireland), only had a few pieces of meat. Bread was also an additional cost (bringing the stew up to almost 24 euros each) which wasn't mentioned when the server said "bread with it, right?" and we said sure (we heard it phrased this way to another table, too). However, when saw it on the bill later and mentioned that I am dairy intolerant so I didn't eat much of my soda bread, the server took it off the bill, which was nice. The interior atmosphere isn't as nice as the exterior, with American music playing and not much decor-wise. However, the chips were good and service was decent, and maybe we just chose wrong for our entree.

29/05/2026: We stopped into P.F. McCarthy’s to grab a pint and enjoy the local flavor. We absolutely loved Kenmare and all the locals were super welcoming. We met many locals in this bar and got loads of great information.