The best restaurants in Tralee

22/10/2023: That was closed on Sunday 9.15 AM.

08/08/2023: This review isn't about the food, as we weren't given the chance to taste it or even set foot inside the establishment. This morning (9:30-9:45), we wanted to have breakfast here. Google indicated it was open, but given some of the reviews, I decided to check while my husband waited for me further on. Outside, a small sign announced that there was indeed a tea room, visible through the windows, and the only door leading to it was open. I went inside, looking for any sign, and a little further on, I saw a woman bustling around in the tea room through the door, which was also open. I didn't have time to say a word before she said something (which I didn't understand), yelled at me to get out ("OMG! Get out! Get out! Get out!" I understood that), and ran after me (that finally convinced me). I left without asking for my change. I don't like to leave negative reviews, but it was an experience I wouldn't wish on anyone (especially those who don't speak English very well like me), so I'm sharing it. This woman may not work there, but in any case, it's unacceptable to allow customers to be treated this way.

22/05/2025: It was horrific I ate 2 bites of the roast of the day and got sick, €17.50 is a scam as you can see from the photos , I was served a wrinkled chicken( mystery meat) it was so disgusting ,microwaved dog food would have been better. There was only two other people in the restaurant so that should have been a sign the staff obviously were not paid enough to care. I’m brushing my teeth profusely to get rid of the taste of rotten chicken or whatever that was

14/08/2025: Awful coffee very rude staff worst iced coffees I have ever gotten

20/07/2025: Worst service of my life. Waitress arguing with me about whether or not I paid when I had my bank statements in front of me to prove it. Barking at me to take my things off the floor under my own table. My girlfriend was 7 minute's in the bathroom she went in knocking on the door trying to rush us out. You wouldn't mind if they were closing but we were their only customers and they took a table of 6 as we left. Horrible little owner arguing with me on the way out. I never leave reviews but this place is atrocious he'd be better off running a garage. Avoid!

26/03/2025: Me and a friend walked into lighthouse full of enthusiasm to try it for the 1st time, we walked in the door and was greeted by a man with a moustache, we asked him did he serve milkshakes and told us did we see it on the menu in a displeasing way. We asked to order a pizza, this was at 1:45am when they close at 4am, and he told us he couldn't serve it as they were closing which was quite surprising to us as they said online they closed at 4am, we ordered 2 wraps one chicken and one doner (both extra spicy)and 2 fantas, the cans were over 4 months expired and as we were waiting for our food we heard a microwave turn on, this was seen by both of us as we were standing at the counter. We then left and took a bite found out how disgusting it was and threw it in the bin. Lighthouses represents a point of hope, but in tralee it represents melancholy, if you ever wanted to know what depression tastes like i would recommend you go to lighthouse, if not i would keep away from the door.

11/11/2024: Ordered a pizza 2 hours before Close and they cancelled my order after I had been waiting an hour.

14/06/2025: Few froyo options; but very delicious. Lots of topping options.

16/04/2025: This is the best place in Tralee. Here you can do ice cream yourself. And the best waffles.

11/10/2025: Amazing stop for lunch, delicious generous sizes and the staff are just the icing on the cake - so friendly!!

30/09/2025: Great food and very friendly staff!

27/05/2025: Very welcoming, watched The Chase with the bar man, lovely pint

24/03/2025: We booked The Grand Hotel restaurant 'Samuals' for my birthday dinner and it was simply wonderful. They were very busy but the staff were so friendly and efficient and were served almost instantly. We had delicious starters and main courses, very large portions. The atmosphere was great too. We were too full for dessert and had coffee instead but then they brought out a complimentary dessert and sparkler and sang happy birthday to me. How good is that! Fabulous meal and music in the bar afterwards by 'broken strings' was great.