The best restaurants in Killarney

10/07/2025: I highly recommend coming here. The Squids Starter are the best I have ever eaten! The staff is amazing and this is a traditional irish restaurant. Thank you guys for two beautiful evenings 🙏💜☘️ see you soon!

09/07/2025: Amazing evening with mates, 6 of us had 3 courses each. If we tried to find fault none of us could. Fantastic food, great service, reasonable prices, great bc atmosphere. Would strongly recommend this place. One of Killarney‘s finest by far.

22/07/2025: The best ice cream you will ever have.

21/07/2025: An absolute delight. Lovely staff and delicious ice cream. Try the brown bread or lemon curd if you have a chance!

24/07/2025: Really liked this place. I recommend reserving a table in advance, as it gets busy, but we still managed to get seated on a busy evening. The prices are okay, definitely not the worst we've seen in Killarney. I got the sheperd's pie (for two days in a row, that's how much I liked it), and my boyfriend got the chicken special of the day, which was good, but nothing to write home about. Their sticky toffee pudding is really nice, and can be shared with another person in my opinion. The sun dried tomato spread you get as a complementary starter is amazinh as well. The staff is very nice and accommodating. The only thing I was a bit puzzled by is the speed at which they get the main dishes out. We arrived at the empty restaurant at 4pm and got served our two pies at 4:15. Makes me wonder if they keep them frozen. 🧐

21/07/2025: Be sure to make a reservation in advance, otherwise you'll end up hungry and turned away (day 1). We had a reservation here for day 2. We had a starter (minestrone and goat cheese) and the shepherd's pie for the main course. The soup was great, and the rest was solid. Unfortunately, this was our second shepherd's pie. We found the one in Dublin much better. If we had just chosen the shepherd's pie without a starter, we would have gone hungry. Furthermore, the food was somewhat poorly presented and rustic.

09/07/2025: We stopped in for lunch between bus rides and had an absolutely lovely experience. We had 4 adults, 3 kids, and all of our luggage and they were wonderful at getting us a spot where we could put our bags while we ate. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was incredible, and our service from Maria was excellent. We are so glad we decided to stop in!

06/07/2025: I really wish we had heard more Trad Irish folk music being old of town even for a Sunday but as a chef the Facaccia was delicious and something I would order again. George made it a very rememberable time with his extensive experience and knowledge in cocktails. Emmet was a great story teller and genuine individual. You can tell they both truly only wanted us to enjoy ourselves which made our experience here perfect. Thank you so much ❤️

17/07/2025: Very good bagel, we love the great deal for eating on the go. Warm setting with small blankets available. The oat latte was excellent!

16/07/2025: Finally a good coffee shop! We came here after reading a positive review from someone from Melbourne Australia. Can confirm it's good coffee from another aussie!!

18/07/2025: Lovely dinner. Staff so nice and accommodating. Great family outing here and well cared for. Food was delicious

12/07/2025: Excellent service and the food was excellent! Lamb boxty was incredible!

23/06/2025: One of the best pizzas I had for a long time

23/06/2025: Probably one of the best pizza I have ever had. The quattro fromaggio was amazing.

02/07/2025: Amazing bar for Whiskey!!! Booked the masterclass for a Whiskey tasting which is absolutely worthy. Greay food, good Whiskey and very interesting stories about irish Whiskey . Go there!!

30/06/2025: Exceptionally well-stocked whiskey and gourmet bar. Very fine dining.

23/07/2025: We had Pad Thai for lunch—husband’s with chicken, mine vegetarian. Flavorful and hot. People near us were enjoying pancakes and eggs. Eclectic menu, for sure. Lovely wait staff.

19/07/2025: Great quick service. Less wait times than the other places around. Food was good and they had a kids menu which is a big plus.

13/07/2025: Fui al restaurante con un grupo de amigos del trabajo. Desde el principio me sentí realmente bienvenido. El interior del restaurante es hermoso y muy limpio. No tuvimos que esperar nada para que nos sirvieran la bebida (¡cócteles increíbles por cierto!), el servicio fue muy rápido y suficiente. Las encantadoras camareras se comunicaron con nosotros y nos ayudaron de principio a fin. ¡Tuve un queso de cabra increíble como entrada! Los sabores y el tamaño de las porciones eran increíbles. Como plato principal pedí salmón, que también estaba muy rico. Salí del lugar lleno y feliz. ¡Experiencia increíble 10/10 lo recomiendo!

12/07/2025: Lovely food, service and vibe. Food was tasty, great quality & presentation. Wine list reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

02/07/2025: The place has a regal charm, with elegantly styled rooms and spacious bathrooms. The staff are exceptionally kind and supportive, adding to the warm and cozy atmosphere. The location is also very convenient. At first, I was slightly annoyed by the requirement to hand over my room key at the reception every time I left. But upon reflection, I found it to be a thoughtful and personal touch. Being greeted by a staff member each time I returned, accompanied by a genuine smile, turned this small routine into a moment of connection that I came to truly appreciate.

01/07/2025: We have stayed at a number of hotels in Killarney and we would rank the Killarney Royal Hotel as our first choice. The staff, accommodations and food were just terrific!

20/06/2025: I’m an early riser and many of the coffee shops in Ireland open later. This one opened promptly at 7 am and made a beautiful cappuccino! Friendly staff. Ordered another to go and was informed that in Killarney they don’t use paper cups. They have the “2GoCup Deposit and Return scheme.” They give you a pretty nice reusable takeaway cup. You pay €2 and can bring it back and get your €2 back. You can also take it to the other participating businesses and turn it in for your money back. Interesting.

02/06/2025: We stayed in Killarney for a week and visited many cafes. We thought Lir Cafe was the best. Great food and coffee, lovely welcoming and efficient staff ... and great to sit out the front and watch the world go by.

17/07/2025: My wife had the chowder out of 10 8 had the chicken curry, definitely 10 service 10 great place.

06/07/2025: Great restaurant in the middle of town… service was great and the food was delicious and served hot! Basic wine list but had a good selection. Nice atmosphere if you’re looking for something a little quieter than the pub scene.

11/07/2025: A good Irish cafe, friendly staff, good food with generous portions. Get the white toast that comes with your meal if offered, comes with soft butter and marmalade/jam, perfect way to round off a full breakfast. Not sure what savages can finish "the big", as "the full" is huge! Also has desserts, see photo.

08/07/2025: We had a really enjoyable breakfast at Manna. It was a weekday morning, so they were able to seat us immediately (though the place was still pretty busy). We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and iced lattes.

05/07/2025: Excellent vibe, pizza, beer, and service.

12/06/2025: Nice atmosphere and a small selection of house beers. Unfortunately, not all of them were tasty, as we're used to better ones in Germany. Still, it's worth a visit and trying a few. It's best to order 3 or 6 flights to try the different beers. You'll then receive 3 or 6 1/3 pints of your choice, respectively, for either €8 or €16.