Way back in April my rowdy family visited Mick and Jimmy's for lunch and absolutely loved it. We…read morehad crappy internet the entire trip, so we never got the chance to leave the reviews we wanted. I just came across a delicious photo of my lunch from that day, and had to come back and write that review we owed this place. Great food, great menu, and great service. We had a lovely conversation with our waiter, felt like we got to know him personally. Mick and Jimmy's was a pleasant surprise on a quick stop for lunch, nobody expected it to be one of the food highlights of our trip...but it certainly was! Thanks for the great memories, we will certainly return the next time we come back to Ireland.

Best breakfast I have probably ever had. Loved the space/vibe, the food was incredible, the service…read morewas amazing. Definitely shouldn't miss this wonderful little place.

This was one of the few places open at 2 pm on a cold November day when we were looking for a late…read morelunch. The waitress was friendly and the place was very clean. We had the lunch sandwich special and it hit the spot. Would have been nice to have some crisps or other side served with the sandwich for the price. But overall, great experience.

I ordered the wrong thing…read more.. Luckily that's a benefit of being in a relationship. Sharing is caring. When we came to Poff's we were immediately greeted and sat down. I'm pretty sure we got there when they first opened so not many people were there. The interior was super cozy though. Very homey. I really had a feeling we were going to be in for a treat and we were. Now I ordered the Pancakes...Yes. I totally went the safe route, but your boy had cravings you know? Long story short, they were delicious. But I really wanted to spotlight what my girlfriend got, which was the full Irish Breakfast. Never in my life have I been so excited to eat baked beans for breakfast. Like can this just be an everywhere thing now? Man they were good. The beauty of the dish is that you have a bunch of different things to choose from and eat together. It's simple but together, it really is a treat. I enjoyed having bites of the beans with the ham and sausage. Then I would have a bite of the tomato with the meat as well. I appreciated that everything was cooked perfectly too. Not one thing was overcooked. I really liked the presentation on hash brown. Not only did it taste good but it had a perfect circle to it. My favorite thing out of the bunch was the puddings. The white pudding was delicious but I enjoyed my bite of the black pudding out of the too. I have no idea what were in them when I tried but maybe some thyme? There definitely were some tasty herbs in each. It wasn't later that I found out from my friends that the Black one possibly had blood in it. But it makes since because I do enjoy Dinuguan if its in front of me. I don't know what it is with the blood but im about it. The Black Pudding just had more of a deeper flavor to me. So long story short if you come here I highly recommend Puff's Irish Breakfast. I only hope that other Irish Breakfasts will be as good this in the future.

Fabulous lunch spot! Had the Cajun chicken salad and white chocolate cheesecake. Excellent…read moreservice and good coffee too!

Our family was walking through Kenmare looking for a nice restaurant when we stumbled upon Boka by…read morechance... it was a wonderful find! Tasty food, great coffees and wonderful deserts. Among other things, we enjoyed the Brie, honey and walnut appetizer, chicken BLT and Das Ist Mir Wurst" sandwich - all of which we highly recommend.

I was sooo pleased with this place. I just loved the light blue and spring like décor. I ordered a…read morehot chocolate, bread pudding with custard and cream and a slice chicken and spinach quiche. YUM YUM and YUM. The bread pudding was my absolute fave but I do not recommend the custard. It took away some of the delicious bread pudding flavor. This place is worth a stop for sure.

Cute, quick-service sandwich shop. Jam is a good place for a quick bite to eat and quick, good…read moreservice. The build your own sandwich is a good bet!

The term "gastropub" is overused, but it certainly applies here. The food at O'Donnabhains was…read moresignificantly above the norm in quality and innovativeness. All the meat is Irish, the fish from Star Seafoods, a local Kenmare fishmonger, and the produce is from the Wild Irish Way (coastal western Ireland) wherever possible. I had two "starters" for my lunch, both specials so I can't get the details from the menu now. The first was a baked goat cheese and chorizo tart. Made with a phyllo pastry, and served over greens. Everything about it was perfect: the phyllo so light that it shattered when cut yet it wasn't dry. The cheese was golden brown on top from broiling. The chorizo was in tiny pieces scattered on top so it didn't overwhelm. The two or three kinds of lettuce greens underneath were light and delicate. My other dish was a fish cake, fish and potatoes actually. Fried to a beautiful golden brown, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar sauce, and served over more of those excellent greens, this time dressed with vinaigrette. The dill on top was more than a decoration, it was lighter in flavor than most, and the flavor complemented well. It was a very attractive presentation; even the dish it was served on was pretty. I didn't try the wife's Cottage Pie: minced steak and potatoes topped with mashed potatoes and Dublin Cheddar but she did like it. And it was also attractive, with the potato crust ruffled and the peaks perfectly browned. Garnished with parsley. Like my dishes, visually beautiful. We shared a banoffie pie for dessert. This is uncommon in the US but I might compare it to a banana cream pie with caramel sauce addition. Ok but not really my thing, and too much cream filling for the amount of crust. That's all I remember about this great meal. Looking at the menu just now I don't see my items on the menu as they were specials. I was surprised and pleased by the prices of the standard items, most of which were below average for the area, especially for a place that describes itself a "gastropub".

Gayle, Don, Fern, and I enjoyed a nice pub lunch here at "O'Donnabhains during our recent short day…read moretrip into Kenmare. They also have hotel accommodations and you can order your meal to go. As it's cold in October, we enjoyed nice cozy seats inside. I'm sorry to say that during a vacation, restaurant dining experiences sometimes run together, and details can sometimes escape me. That's why I save the receipts! 3 Pints of Kenmare Stout (and water) started our meal, followed by orders of Cottage Pie, 2 Flatbreads, and a Ploughman Panini. It was all really good, and that our order was taken and delivered fast and friendly.

We weren't sure where to go to eat in Kenmare and we were told that Cafe Mocha was a great spot…read more(and that it was cheap & cheerful), but I disagree. I felt like the staff were rude, the menu or the food weren't great and the coffee wasn't the best either. Yes, it was cheaper than other places around Kenmare, but the portions of the food were tiny in comparison. I have had better French toast elsewhere. We won't be rushing back any time soon

We loved our breakfasts at Cafe Mocha, and we especially loved the fact that it serves a full…read morebreakfast all day. We found the staff to be friendly and efficient, and the food plentiful and tasty. We sat at a cosy table by the window.

Stopped here for a spectacular meal while visiting Ireland. What a great cozy little place with…read moregreat food

My family and I have visited Ireland on two occasions, each time setting up camp on the Ring of…read moreKerry. On our first visit to the quaint, beautiful town of Kenmare, we stumbled on the Purple Heather Bistro. On our second visit, we made a point of returning. The Purple Heather is Irish pub at its best. The ambiance is cozy, with dark woods, low lighting, intimate booths and tables, and Irish memorabilia tucked into corners and stored on fireplace mantles. As in most pubs, a peat fire crackles away with its sweet, smoky aroma. The food is delicious at Purple Heather. We love their soups, especially, which are all homemade and served with the usual Irish brown bread. Purple Heather's brown bread is wonderful: dense, moist, nutty, chewy. Everything you want from brown bread! It makes a perfect soup sopper -- the vegetable soup is a savory, salty puree of a number of veggies. The Irish stew is thick and loaded with cubes of tender lamb, potatoes and carrots. Everything comes "Ireland hot," as we've dubbed it: piping, steaming hot! I happen to love it that way. Sandwiches are also great, with a better variety than you'll find at most pubs. Having a nice sandwich half to dunk in your soup or stew is a great bonus. Tucked away on a side street, you could almost miss the Bistro. But making the effort to locate it will be well worth your time!

OMG, Had the sirloin steak special. As tender as the best Filet Mingnon. Cooked perfectly Med Rare…read more Velvet had the fancy goat cheese dish. She gave it double thumbs up. Baby mama had the salmon, she loved it. Pantalones had the fabulous steak as well. Auntie had the stuffed chicken dish. She is very particular but she loved it. The cocktails were first rate. Service was spot on. The Venue was exceptional. Prices were med high but definitely fair for the quality.

The lodging and the daily breakfast. Superb! Dinner at the…read morerestaurant. Was spectacular! One of the best dinners we have in Ireland. I had the steak. My husband had the Monk fish in red curry. Fabulous!!!

The town of Kenmare, as with many of the Irish towns, was beautiful, quaint and inviting. We were…read morelooking for a seafood dish and came across Foleys. It was colorful and lively and they served food at the bar ....... She had the salmon and I had the Hake. Both tasted as if they'd been caught that very same day. The service was very good and the owner even approached and asked if we'd be more comfortable at a table. If you are starting your journey along the ring of Kerry or ending it in Kenmare I'd definitely recommend Foleys

Super cute Pub with accommodations upstairs . This pub is lively at night . They serve a nice…read morebreakfast in the morning with choices ranging from a full Irish , to Benedict's to porridge . The only downfall is that in the guest houses our shower did not get hot and the wifi is spotty . It's an old building though . Would still stay here again .

7/19/2019 - We had a great dinner. In fact the best dinner out of three nights in Kenmare. The…read moreSole was very fresh and entire filets on both sides. Our son and daughter had the pork and fish and chips. Great wine and beer selection. Service was awesome and felt like a family restaurant. They also had local music, which was wonderful. Highly recommend!!!

I didn't find this place in my original search so I added this business under just Tom Crean. I…read morecan't say enough great things about this place. The mussels were amazing. This was the 1st time in my life I ordered them because I tried my friends plate. Omgoodness! It was heavenly and zero fishy flavor. The wine sauce was amazing. Friend ordered scallops and they were really good. Presentation was also really nice. They brew their own beers, and I could have easily order a 4th pint of their expedition Ale!