Food and service was amazing! Calamari was ok but not my favourite but the pan roasted hake was…read moreincredible as was the starter of mussels. Friends loved their rigatoni pasta and the flavors were incredible in that dish as well

I came without a reservation, but they were able to seat me outside. I loved the seafood chowder. I…read morealso got the crab roll, but I didn't love that. There's a lot of good people watching outside!

So glad we stopped here for dinner tonight. The food was phenomenal. It's a small establishment so…read moremaking a reservation is recommended. I saw several people get turned away due to not having a reservation.

Heard great reviews about this place. Instead it was very disappointing. Male employee was very…read morerude and arguing with several customers because they just wanted a drink.

Great lunch spot on the Square near the water. Two lovely ladies waited on us. Excellent service…read more Six of us ordered clam chowder,ham and cheese sandwich, crab salad and Thai green curry chicken. Everything was delicious.

This was a lovely spot for dinner. Very high end modern interior with a covered outdoor patio. I…read morerecommend a reservation, we did not have one but were fortunate to have a few seats open up at the bar. The Hake dish was fresh and delicious. I didn't enjoy the ratatouille that accompanies the dish, but the fish was well worth it. The filet was also cooked perfectly and had great flavor! The chips were also yummy. Great texture outside and soft interior. Their own soup was also delicious. Great flavor and had a great onion to broth ratio. If in the area I recommend getting a reservation or arriving earlier to snag a table. Great overall

I had a reservation for dinner but somehow ended up in the area two hours early. Luckily, the staff…read morewas kind enough to seat me when I arrived! The fish and chips were good but pretty standard. The mushy peas, though, were some of the better ones I've had on my trip. The crispy chicken torn salad was a bit of a surprise--the chicken wasn't crispy at all and seemed more like cooked chicken that had been torn up and pan-fried. Definitely different, but not what I was expecting. The restaurant was pretty packed, with people constantly coming and going. They also had tons of awards displayed outside, so clearly it's a popular spot in the area. Maybe I should have tried more dishes to figure out what all those awards are about.

BALLYCOTTON SEAFOOD 16.06.10 Just one man on duty at the…read moreBallycotton Seafood stall in the English Market and a queue building up. He didn't flinch under pressure as he filleted like Billy-o, all the while showing good humour and courtesy to a customer who didn't seem to be very well up on fish. The Ballycotton man also kept an eye on the queue, making sure that each was served in turn. He fairly flew through the fish and indeed I noticed two foreign couples who stopped to see him in action. My turn came and I ordered five pieces of hake. Got four from the first fish so that meant he had to go and do another to get the fifth piece. No bother at all and soon I was on my way with a smile on my face, not least because I thought the 10.47 charge was quite reasonable. BALLYCOTTON SEAFOOD The English Market is long established and one of the highlights of a visit to Cork, everything available from exotic spices to tripe and drisheen. Not too many fish stalls. My favourite is the relatively recently arrived Ballycotton Seafood, which took over from the Bandon Fish shop. Called in there recently for some unsmoked haddock and got five large pieces for €14.00. Also had a good chat with the man behind the counter who wasn't at all happy with the prices that local restaurants are charging for fish. "You'd pay 26 euro for one piece of that on a meal out." He has a point!

This is one of two restaurants, one in Limerick and this one in Cork. They are both fabulous, this…read moreone won this year's best restaurant, based on a local magazine, I'm not sure if it's the best, but it's pretty good. I come here for the steak and fries, comfort food. If you don't know, Irish beef is phenomenal, no growth hormones nor antibiotics. Very natural. It's actually against the law here, how civilized.

Really great place for a filet mignon. Most places don't have Bernaise in Cork as well but from…read morewhat I remember they were able to make it for me.

A hidden gem in kinsale! Across from the Spaniard, down an unassuming staircase, lies an amazing…read moremodern restaurant with breathtaking harbor views. The atmosphere is bright, fresh, and vibrant. The menu options were varied and intriguing and reasonably priced. The food itself was astounding! Beautifully plated and well portioned. Even the complimentary bread service was was remarkable. Wine list was also nicely curated. We ordered a bowl of lobster bisque as a starter. We both ordered the beef short rib as a main course, and we ordered roasted root vegetables as a side dish. We also had a bottle of French Pinot noir as our wine. All of the food was delicious and beautifully plated and presented. The service was as expected in a European restaurant. While while we were too full for dessert ourselves, the desserts that passed by us looked amazing! We made note to come again to try them--hopefully that will happen someday! Highly recommend.

My wife and I got the "early bird special," which was a three-course prix fixe. She had the sirloin…read morewith peppercorn sauce, which was very good and which I would recommend. I, however, had the short rib. It was too salty and just not very good. I didn't finish it. The apple crumble à la mode was good, but not nearly as good as the apple tartine we had at Mulcahy's in Kenmare last night. My wife was much happier with her hazelnut ice cream. In fairness, the lobster bisque was better than my main course, but I was a bit disappointed it didn't have a shred of lobster meat in it. Hence, the mixed review. She liked her meal, but I was not crazy about mine.

Came here with one mission: oysters…read more I only tried their oysters, and they were genuinely unique and amazing. Fresh, clean, and the kind of flavour that makes you pause for a second like... wow, ok. I didn't have a reservation, but I had a serious oyster craving, and the manager was kind enough to fit me in. That alone deserves a thank you. Service was good, friendly, and attentive without hovering. The atmosphere was great too, lively and comfortable, perfect for a quick treat or a casual seafood stop.

This is a must visit in Cork. We went for dinner and were seated comfortable upstairs. For parties…read moreof 6 or more, it is a modified prix fix in which each person chooses a starter, main and dessert. To start they bring "snacks" to the table which includes fish nuggets, potato chips, and marinated olives. The fish nuggets were absolutely great and served with a basil aioli. For starters I highly recommend the unusual oyster pate. Smooth subtle and perfect. For mains we went with the John Dory which was wonderful. And they bring sides family style. The colcannon was the standout side. What I wouldn't have given to take it home for a fried egg breakfast. The dessert was caramelized white chocolate and ice cream. Amazing way to top off a superb evening. The servers were over the top great. Attentive, sense of humor and knowledge. A Michelin star is probably in their future if they even care about that because they have received so many accolades.

Had a fabulous late (8:30pm) dinner at Fishy Fishy last night and the restaurant was still packed…read moreand turning away folks without reservations. Ambiance was classy and we also did not feel inappropriately dressed in our jeans and sweatshirts (having just traveled from the Highlands in Scotland to Edinburgh to Dublin to Kinsale in a single day!) Service was chatty and friendly and kind. It was a bit noisy but not so much so that my partner and I could not hear each other. The food I had was fantastic: - Caesar salad - 5**/5 this is hands down the best Caesar salad I've ever had. I know that sounds weird to rate a basic Caesar but the lettuce was crisp and fresh and the dressing with just the right anchovy balance and ratio to the leaves and I loved the croutons (I usually skip them). Big enough for two to share. - special monkfish filets with beetroot - 5/5 outstanding dish with delicate flavors and two generous filets, especially good if you like beets! Came with crispy potatoes in a side dish which I appreciated because the beets didn't get them wet and they stayed crispy - west cork scallops 4/5, 8 generous scallops in the dish on an English pea risotto only downgraded because the risotto was not fully cooked - the rice was a bit crunchy in spots - strawberries and cream dessert - 4/5, only because for 9.95 that's a lot for a small bowl of berries and I do compare my strawberries to California farm fresh ones so that's a tough comparison Loved Kinsale and loved Fishy Fishy and hope to be back to both!

We had an overall awful and very expensive dinner last night at this highly rated Kinsale…read morerestaurant. Our family of 7 travelers waited over an hour for our main dishes. The waiter said there was a problem in the kitchen. My daughter in law's steak was severely undercooked. The arancini was not cooked enough. The first round of this appetizer was cooked well. We ordered 2 more of this dish. The rice in this round of rice balls was undercooked and crunchy. The lobster bisque was the best food I ate here. It went downhill from the first round of appetizers. The food was mostly average. We expected much more from this highly rated restaurant. The manager never came over to asked about our experience.. The wait staff seemed very stressed. We didn't ask but there was no adjustment offered to our bill and we ordered 3 rounds of drinks. Not worth the wait. Not worth the money. A big disappointment.

If you're in Cork and consulting Yelp for a place for dinner - don't hesitate, but make a…read morereservation. Great food with locally sourced ingredients and excellent friendly service.

Good family lunch stop…read more We arrived at 2pm and were seated w/ a party of 6 immediately. They accommodated my son's request for 2 beef patties on plate. 4.0 - Fries (crispy) 4.0 - Sweet potato fries 2.5 - Beef Burgers (ok - kind of bland plus a funky meatloaf taste) 4.0 - Iced Cafe Latte Clean bathroom (with strangely small sinks ). Service was attentive and accommodating.