We LOVED this spot!!! Make sure to make a reservation since they are always booked. The menu…read morechanges every day based on what they catch and the food was delicious. The lobster was some of the best I've ever had, it didn't even need butter!! Our waitress was amazing too (I can't remember her name) but she was so sweet and helpful when we were deciding what to order. They were also super accommodating when we need to move our reservation. We will definitely be coming back on our next trip

Food was great, service was amazing, the atmosphere is meh and place looks like a hole in the wall…read more It feels like they're trying really hard to be exclusive, but the I feel the ambiance doesn't match their menu and service.

While exploring Dingle, we walked past The Fish Box and noticed a huge line stretching outside the…read morerestaurant. Since they don't take reservations, we kept walking but were curious enough to look up the reviews. After seeing how highly rated it was, we decided to come back when we were ready for lunch. I'm so glad we did. We timed it perfectly, avoided the line, and were seated immediately. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered the chicken goujons, fish tacos, The Fish Box, and the seafood chowder. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You could tell the seafood was incredibly fresh. What impressed us even more was the value. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes we received. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it an easy place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Located just a block from the marina, The Fish Box was one of our favorite lunches in Ireland. If you find a line, don't let it scare you away. It's popular for a reason.

I wanted to try the Fish Box and had a whole plan about putting my name in around 6pm for dinner…read moreand wandering around dingle until my table would likely be ready 1.5 hours later but then made the excellent decision to go for lunch instead when it opened at 12:30pm on a Monday. Folks were lined up already at 12:15pm so I joined the queue at 12:20pm after seeing the Harry Clarke stained glass windows at the chapel across the street. We were seated promptly and ordered the shared box (fish box times 2) which came out quickly and we were done by 1:15pm! - shared fish box - 3/5 - I have to say my favorite part of the fish box was the salad and the mushed peas. It came with fried cod, tempura prawns, Cajun calamari and another fried fish item. I've had better fried fish, calamari, and tempura prawns and didn't really care for the chips (not crunchy enough?) I'm glad I tried Fish Box and am especially glad I didn't wait 1.5 hours to try it!

Once upon a time, this is one of the best Yelp- worthy finds ever! What a lovely dinner! We enjoyed…read morethe Thai mussels, white wine mussels, a tremendous steak with mash, the garlic prawns, and the crème brûlée. Oh my goodness! This has been one of the best meals we have enjoyed throughout Ireland after several visits. Wow. Make a reservation to ensure you get a spot. It can be busy and you really don't want to miss out. Did I mention, WOW? The end.

The ambience and staff in this restaurant are absolutely first rate. Walking in there is a bar to…read morethe left and a front eating area and then a larger eating area in the back. We sat in the back at a comfortable table, the seating is spaced well enough to provide privacy. The sound level is also comfortable. For drinks we ordered a port wine and a local stout. Both were satisfying. Our starter of mussels was absolutely superb. The mussels were sweet and tender. The sauce that bathed the fish was really delicious. I ordered the spicy Spanish fish stew. The fish were truly fresh and delicious. The stew sauce was a bit spicy and also excellent. It would have been a great soup on its own. My wife ordered the halibut served with a mushroom sauce. The sauce was great, the fish was high quality and fresh, but it was absolutely tasteless. The preparation by steaming unfortunately ruined an otherwise very good fish dish. Our dessert, the Sticky Toffee Pudding was really good. It has lots of flavor and whole sweet, wasn't overly so. I would have wanted to give Doyle's 5*. But with a very expensive entree being mediocre, it would not have been honest. We told the staff our impression and to their credit, they were completely receptive. I would absolutely return for another meal here, but would be careful to ask how the specials are prepared.

FOOD Best food I've had so far in my 8 days in Ireland. The…read moreCajun Caesar children salad was extraordinarily good. The Cajun chicken could be an entree on its own. The chef(s) should be very proud of this one. The wagyu burger sent me to another realm. The party must've had minced onion or seasoning mixed into the meat which gave flavor in every single bite. SERVICE Delightful and welcoming servers. They were on it with replenishing drinks and asking how everything was. AMBIANCE From the outside, the place appears very unassuming. It's nothing that will catch your eye, but if a local or guide is kind enough to tell you about this place, you're in for a treat. Inside, it's a small-to-medium pub experience but plenty of attention to the dining area. That's what you're there for. Cozy and intimate, and you're only an arm's reach away from the bar. They do not accept American Express, but all other cards. Highly recommend!

We stopped in for dinner as they were open for walk ins. There was a good balance between relaxed…read morecoziness and quality restaurant. The service was the same, friendly and laid back, while taking care of our table. We ordered an app and a main from their specials. Both were very good, fresh seafood is a Dingle special. We ended with our first sticky toffee pudding, it was very good, though I have no other comparison. Nice option for a visit to the wonderful Dingle peninsula.

Food and ambience were awesome! Loved sitting out on the road and being able to get a view of the…read moreharbor. The seafood chowder was delicious as was the cheesy garlic bread! Fried Brie was a huge serving but personally wasn't my favourite bite of food!

Had a fun dinner last night at Marina Inn - had a reservation for 7:30pm but got hungry earlier so…read moreasked the kind host if he might seat us ideally outside at 7pm and he did! There was live music inside starting at 6:30pm which made the inside a bit loud and stuffy so we were very glad to sit outside and enjoy the music and the people watching along the Strand. The service was excellent and we enjoyed our meals: - seafood chowder - 5/5 plenty for two people to share and large chunks of varied seafood and potato in a creamy soup, yum! Came with a piece of brown bread that I didn't care for but my partner happily ate it - Guinness beef stew - 4/5 came with mashed potatoes carrots and was a solid offering - pan fried filet of hake with cream of mushroom and tarragon sauce and potatoes - 5/5 I though this was delicious and just the right balance of flavors with slices of mushroom I'd definitely go back to the Marina Inn if I ever find myself in Dingle again

Cozy and quaint ambience with some of the most excellent service we have experienced! The food…read morewas DELICIOUS!!! Make a reservation ahead as this place books up fast! We had the pork belly and scallops which was scrumptious!

We walked by this restaurant several times and did not hear a peep. But when we opened the door to…read moreenter for dinner, The place was bustling and packed with people at virtually every table. We were very promptly seated. Service was attentive without being obtrusive. The food was terrific. I had a seafood chowder that was packed with chunks of seafood and the cream-based broth was delicious. My wife had a salad that was made with ingredients that were seemingly cut a few minutes ago. We shared a John dory fish special served on top of Risotto that we loved. Dessert was also great. It was rather expensive but other than the cost, I think you can't miss with this place.

This is easily the top restaurant in Dingle. Taste, quality, value, variety and service are all…read morefeatured here. Combined with an intimate atmosphere, Half Door simply excels. I have eaten here over the years, and our family can still remember their original experience. I enjoyed fresh halibut and scallops. The halibut was buttery and the scallops were the sweetest I've tasted! They were served with a nice beet root and a puree of cauliflower-celeriac. Potatoes on side were roasted with herbs and duck fat. This restaurant embodies the new cuisine of Ireland. I plan on returning once more to the Half Door before I leave Dingle--no small compliment, considering all of the eateries to choose from in Dingle.

Easy the best restaurant in Dingle. Had the fish and the Lamb Chops. Best lamb I have had. Fish was…read moreso fresh you could not believe. The wine was awesome and kept in a cellar. Server was great and awesome service. Loved this place. this place could make it in any big city. Very fresh and health options. Service 5 star. Locals say its the best and they go on special occasions. Very friendly and very sophisticated yet casual. Not a pub for sure. We will be back. I would expect to see a place like this in Carmel California.

We had dinner here our first night in town; even though it was late September, we rapidly learned…read morethat dinner reservations are required and can be hard to get at many places in Dingle. Fortunately, we were early enough that we were able to get in here. We saw many turned away shortly after we arrived. Heads up that they have signs pointing to two entrances for the restaurant, but the one on the left side of the building is the correct one. The sign on the right side of the building leads into the kitchen. Yes, we found this out the hard way! The menu features local fish and shellfish and they also serve some local beer and cider. I went with the monkfish and prawn curry and it was very good. The fish and prawns were sweet, flavorful and cooked perfectly and the curry didn't overpower them. The description said the curry also included vegetables, but other than a garnish, these seemed absent. Others in our group enjoyed their fish as well. They had sides of vegetables that weren't seasoned so I'd suggest coming here for the fish, which is what they do very well. As with many places, they were understaffed, but service was fine for our purposes. The atmosphere is casual and includes a fireplace that is likely lit in cooler weather as it did look like a true working fireplace.

A local recommended Sheehy's Anchor Down. I had the fish & chips which I thought was very good…read more The atmosphere was nice, and the service was good.

The bartender at Foxy John's Hardware and Bar directed us to Adams Bar for dinner. Perfect old…read moreIrish bar and restaurant experience - the bangers and mash were amazing. Also the prices are very reasonable, especially for drinks. Only (potential) downside is there are a lot of tvs throughout, but this could be an upside depending on what you're looking for.

Excellent experience with classic Irish food, cozy interior, and reasonable prices. It was a rainy…read morecold day when we stumbled into this restaurant after seeing the high praise on Google. It did not disappoint! The servers made us feel right at home and kept us filled with drinks. The perfect stop for your trip to Dingle!

Love this place. Fish do fresh it comes in the door still in the nets from that day's catch. Lovely…read morestaff, seating area is small so go on a sunny day when you can sit outside. Nice kids selection also. Edit - have been back again, had the seared tuna burger and it was stunning. Partner had the hake, also fab. Their chicken salad sambo is pretty out of this world also. If this place was on the Main Street there would be a queue round the block. Hidden gem!

I've eaten here quite a few times over the years and I have never been disappointed. Dingle is…read morefamous for good seafood restaurants but this place rarely features among them which surprises me. Their salads with squid and pickled ginger is fantastic, as is the tuna burger and the salmon skewers. The only thing that lets them down is their lack of credit card facilities - the closest ATM is in SuperValu (i.e. not very close, certainly for those with elderly people or little ones!). Ever since I've been going there, they haven't had credit card facilities 'at the moment' however it appears as though they have no intention of providing such a service..