Paddy Foley&#x27;s Bar &amp; Restaurant

Wonderful food, wine and service. Fish was outstanding and well-priced. Comparable to top notch…read moreseafood restaurants in the states.

We gambled on arriving at No 35 right at opening to hopefully get a seating on Good Friday…read more Luckily for us we were accommodated right away. We were craving more seafood and the menu had lots of great options to choose from. We started with the drunken mussels which had a tasty broth but the mussel meat was a bit small. The hake special was perfectly cooked and paired with fingerling potatoes and a side of carrots. I believe this was my first time eating hake. The seafood linguine had a deliciously different taste that we liked. Service was very good throughout and ambiance was nice and cozy. Those with reservations got escorted up to the second floor which would definitely be a lot quieter. Overall a very filling meal and a little bummed that we could not fit in dessert.

First floor

Side of carrots

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Private room on first floor

The Bold Thady Quill

5.0(1 review)

So many choices of pubs and restaurants in Kenmare but the landlady of the Bold Thady Quill stated…read morethis is the best pub in town and she was spot on. Great tasting food, awesome authentic Irish dancing and musicians who genuinely cared about maintaining the traditions of Irish music and the kids who volunteered their services to dance both the nights we were there. The guinness tasted magical too.

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PF McCarthys

4.5(47 reviews)

Love this place as it was easy for our family. Great options and excellent kids menu. Staff were…read morevery friendly. Seating was easy. On the main strip of restaurants in Kenmare!

Fun spot that was plenty busy on a Tuesday evening. Limited vegetarian options, but the corn ribs…read morestood out as a unique item and were really delicious! They came with a garlic butter for dipping and were honestly a delight. I got a side of mash which was...disappointing, but probably just my American palette that is used to lots of butter and milk in mashed potatoes. The service was a little slow/distracted (they forgot my husband's drink) but its a welcoming spot. A solid choice for dinner in Kenmare.

Seafood soup

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Undercooked burger

Horseshoe Bar and Restaurant

4.6(16 reviews)

The food was great and the vibes were very chill. Great place for a drink or food. The service was…read moregood.

My friend Thomas and myself had a super meal here last night.....Thomas had the scampi for starter…read morefollowed by a seafood Curry with rice which he said was excellent and I had seafood chowder followed by a steak which was cooked to perfection.....the two staff members Catriona and Danny couldn't have been nicer to us and were both extremely efficient at their jobs plus they created a nice friendly atmosphere for all in the restaurant.....I have eaten here many times over the years and I have never once been disappointed.....well done to the horseshoe restaurant and keep up the good work

Fish cake and Guinness.

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O'Donnabhains Gastro Bar & Townhouse Accommodation

4.0(70 reviews)

0.0 km

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".

What a fun atmosphere! We got seated right at the front as the live music was just getting set up!…read moreThe pub was packed and lots of patrons enjoying the drinks and music together! We went in for dessert-my husband got Sticky Toffee Pudding and I tried the profiteroles! Both were so delicious! It was a lively night!

O'Donnabhain's Bar & Restaurant

O'Donnabhains Gastro Bar & Townhouse Accommodation

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The awesome staff - Ask for him- don't know his name but he's got a mustache and he's behind the bar

Mick & Jimmy's

4.6(25 reviews)

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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.

Mick & Jimmy's!

Menu. Sorry for the glare.

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Front Door.

The Mews

4.8(12 reviews)

Our first night in Kenmare was spent at Packie's (which by the way was delicious) but we were…read moreunsure where to dine our 2nd night. While we had narrowed it down, we decided to ask our server at Packie's what she recommended - and The Mews it was. Located right off Henry Street on Henry Court, The Mews it a small new restaurant. Walking in, we loved the decor. Clearly much thought went into it, making it warm and cozy. While there are quite a few tables, it has a great lay out. Maria was our server as well as one of the owners. We loved chatting with her about not only her history in the restaurant business, but the birth of this new gem. The food was incredibly delicious with beautiful presentations. No doubt they will have continued great success.

Wow. If you want great food, get a reservation and eat here. The food was amazing. All of the…read moreother reviews have this restaurant pegged. Our friends had the gnocchi which tasted amazing. I had the fillet of Kerry Beef which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. My daughter had the cod which she also loved.

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Mulcahy's

4.6(31 reviews)

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Subpar food and subpar service. Maybe I overestimated that people in Ireland would know how to cook…read morea steak given the sheer amount of cows (basically that outnumber the people in this tiny town), but this was abysmal. Filet was overdone, and had no flavor (had to be drowned in peppercorn sauce that was basically just cream). Apps were nothing memorable. Got the goat cheese tart (one note) and the cauliflower (no flavor and covered in a mound of cheese). Guinness and whisky sour were both fine. Service could really use some work- our waitress argued with us on the doneness of our steak and insisted that it was perfect. We're tourists from a big city and are totally fine paying to support the local economy, but this was a weird hill for her to die on... small town means maybe nothing better to do...

Lovely restaurant, at which a group of us had lunch. The folks there adapted the main menu for us…read morefor more lunch-sized portions, which worked out great! Excellent beef -- I had a small steak, and someone else had a beef Wellington. All delicious and high quality. But if you really want a treat -- have dessert. Save room, walk your steps -- whatever you need to do, because whatever any of us had was outstanding. If it was this good for lunch, I'd love to go back for a special dinner!

I don't know that I remember what this was called. I don't know that I care. Too busy eating it...

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Potato skins

The Purple Heather

3.9(10 reviews)

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!

Ultra relaxed with brilliant food.

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Crab sandwich.

The Boathouse Bistro

4.7(9 reviews)

0.3 km

Food was well executed, wide range of options. Quite a good value for the options given. Kids…read moremenu was very good! Comfortable seating options both indoor and outdoor. Waitstaff were attentive. The location of the restaurant is worth the visit beautiful and scenic. Recommend if you are in the area and want a quieter experience than the typical Kenmare main streets (which does also have many excellent options). Located an easy drive to the heart of Kenmare.

We were American visitors seeking an experience a bit different from the Kenmare town pub scene and…read moreBoathouse Bistro did not disappoint! A short beautiful drive to a waterfront setting and we felt relaxed and tranquil. Our table of 7 was cared for by the friendly professional staff. All the seafood choices were exceptionally fresh and well-prepared. Highly recommend!

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