The best restaurants in Kildare

04/06/2026: I can't say enough about our experience at Silken Thomas. The owners are clearly treating their staff well, because it shows in how the staff treat the clients. Everyone from Reception, to the Bar, to the Restaurant (for both dinner and breakfast), to the person who showed us to our room, had a smile on their face and looked happy to be there. We felt well taken care of and everything we ate was delicious. We both loved the location and the recent redo, especially the shower. Special shout out to the lovely room cleaners and management who went the extra-mile to not only reach out to me to let me know I'd left a t-shirt behind on the bed, but also posted it to me in Dublin. My offer to reimburse them for the postage fell on deaf ears. The t-shirt has an illustration of a dearly departed pet on it and means an enormous amount to me, so I'll never forget Silken Thomas's kindness. Aces from top to bottom.

19/05/2026: Amazing room, great staff. Second time staying and will stay again in the future.

28/07/2026: Aaliyah and Tatisha provided wonderful service and the food was excellent. I will be coming again

28/07/2026: Amazing service from both Aaliyah and Tatiana. Wonderful service and food and provided great recommendations and so delicious. Thanks girls will be returning!

26/07/2026: The crispiest fish and chips of my life! Thanks guys!

22/07/2026: We went on our Date night too see what the two courses for €30 special would be like but there was nothing on the options that tickeled our fancy. However we were pleasantly surprised to find a steak on the stone special at €30 per person and we decided to run with that. The steak was absolutely delicious and was served with house chunky chips and mushroom and pepper sauce. It was served on a massive platter plate and was the best steak we have had in a long time. The staff were all really friendly and knew the menu inside out. We had Chicken wings to start whick were massive and a shared chocolate Fondant for dessert. The place was very busy for a Tuesday night and this gives an indication of how lovely overall the atmosphere is. And as Arnie says..Ill be back.

17/07/2026: It's completely unacceptable to see a restaurant require waitresses to wear kilts. This discriminatory practice revolts me, even if the atmosphere is festive, the food excellent, and the service impeccable. We cannot tolerate this kind of inequality in the name of tradition. It's high time society openly denounced these retrograde behaviors and stopped encouraging establishments that perpetuate this type of sexist discrimination. I am a feminist man, and I am proud to support the waiters who are victims of this kind of practice. I am truly ashamed to have spent my money in this pub-restaurant; my values ​​are stronger than their good beers...

16/07/2026: Great staff, awesome food, fair prices! Love Cunninghams!

06/06/2026: Embarrassing business. Gave out to me because they took my order wrong. Would have been happy if they just changed the order. Taking it to socials shows their immaturity. Dont go here.

11/01/2026: Unbelievably good drive-thru coffee, tasty treats and absolutely lovely staff.... with a different dad joke on the board every day. They also do Squid points. If you love coffee, you'll love this place.

10/11/2025: Great to see a restaurant of this standard in Kildare. With the Hangman’s closed, we’ve been short of somewhere special locally, and O’Dooles has definitely stepped up. It’s a proper night-out spot – not just a pub meal. We had a group of 15 last night and everything was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the place is spotless. The wine list is well chosen and fairly priced, drinks looked great, and the food was full of flavour across all courses. We also had a coeliac with us and the kitchen handled it perfectly – clear communication, careful preparation, and a gluten-free starter made fresh, which was very much appreciated. It’s great to have somewhere like this on our doorstep in Kildare. Highly recommended and we’ll definitely be back.

07/11/2025: We had a really lovely experience in O'Dooles restaurant for my brother’s birthday. The staff were fantastic and the food was amazing from start to finish. Great cocktail menu and lovely bar area for a pre dinner drink. Margarita was fab. The prawn starter was delish and the chickpea fritter to start was exceptional. Everyone enjoyed the main courses the Seabass for me was perfect and so flavorsome and my brother was very happy with the Veal chop. Desserts were great and the Cheeseboard - we are all still thinking about it! Great atmosphere in the restaurant. We can’t wait to go back. Thanks again to all the team at O’Dooles!

23/06/2026: Beautiful restaurant/café with great service. We went for breakfast and it was delicious!

16/06/2026: The atmosphere there it’s incredible, like feeling in home. The food!!! OMG the best sandwich that I’d tried in Ireland till now!

27/06/2026: Food is always good and quick. Staff are lovely and coffee is definitely worth it. Pop in if near by you won't be disappointed

20/05/2026: Best cafe in Kildare Town. Anna is great and one of the friendliest faces in Kildare Town, she'll never greet you without a smile and the same goes for everyone else working there. Colm, Nick, Caitlin and Kate are some of the best people you'll meet. The coffee is great, not one food item is substandard and it's always so quiet even at full capacity.

25/08/2025: Best cappuccino I have ever had

23/08/2025: Great coffee and lovely interior

30/10/2025: Best restaurant in Kildare Best burger in Ireland

12/10/2025: Lovely little coffee shop in the heart of Kildare town. Really welcoming and friendly staff, and very child-friendly. Also serving very nice coffee!

21/06/2026: Everything about this is excellent. Staff are brilliant and the food is b lovely. Could not fault this place one bit.

21/06/2026: Went for dinner for father's day 4 adults and 2 kids. Staff were absolutely lovely and service was good. But that's the only good thing about the place unfortunately, 3 of us had the "homemade" beef burger..we all had one bite each and agreed it was the worst burger we have had. Staff dealt with the issue and offered replacements but we choose not to bother. The manager came over and tried to reassure us that it was homemade, yet some how all burgers were the same size, shape and thickness 🤔 could have brought it home and used it as a door stop!! Don't waste your time coming here go to McDonald's instead..better burger!!

16/07/2025: What a true fantastic pub! Loved it and loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

26/06/2025: Popped into JB Mahoney recently and honestly, what a find. It’s got that rare mix of proper character and a genuinely warm atmosphere that makes you feel like a regular, even if it’s your first visit. The Guinness? Spot on, creamy, smooth, poured with care. You can tell they take pride in it, which is more than you can say for a lot of places. And if you haven’t tried the Algerian, you’re missing out – bold, rich, and absolutely delicious. A proper pint to remember. The bar staff are brilliant, friendly, funny, and somehow manage to keep everything running smoothly even when it's packed. Even, the teachers chap I was speaking to inside. JB Mahoney’s strikes that perfect balance: welcoming, down-to-earth, but with real quality behind the bar. Whether you're in for a quiet one or a few rounds with mates, this place just gets it right.

23/05/2026: What a job they've done outside. Safe comfortable environment and great atmosphere. Welll done all!

18/10/2025: Great music on weekends. Pool table. Bee garden.

19/06/2025: It's a pub, nothing wrong with it but nothing outstanding either.

29/06/2026: Food is excellent, service was not up to scratch , delayed for quite some time with the drinks .

27/06/2026: This was a pleasent surprise. All the food was excellent and very tastey fair play to who ever sources the food. The tea came in a large pot that did not leak. The apple juice was excellent and tasted of fresh apples. Good space between the tables. Comfortable seats. Polite and friendly staff. Nothing to fault on our first visit here.