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.

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.

This was a great little restaurant. Key word, little, so make reservations. We needed a break…read morefrom...Irish food. The tapas menu had maybe 30 items on it. We ordered three tapas. The calamari, cheese bread and pork belly bits. They were all really good, but the pork belly bit stood out. They were great. I ordered the Spanish Chicken. It was incredible. It was served in a tomato based sauce with sautéed veggies. It was served with delicious potatoes. This was one of may favorite meals in Ireland. My wife ordered a pepperoni pizza. The pizza was, ok. Reading the reviews, I thought the pizza was going to be better. It had a little bit of a frozen pizza taste to it. My son ordered the meatballs and pasta. The meatballs were very tasty with a great sauce and the pasta tasted homemade. It was a great meal, I wish the pizza wasn't such a letdown. You should make time to eat here. Enjoy.

After several days of underwhelming food at high prices this place was such a find. The prices were…read moregreat and when the food came it was the best my friends and I'd had since being in Ireland. There is also a serene patio area in the back and the staff was very friendly. We tried the skillet, pasta of the day, and another sandwich which we were all fantastic. I highly recommend this place.

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.

A blustery, rainy day and we were looking for a place to hang our hats, dry off and grab a bite…read more Jam fit the bill quite nicely. Clearly packed because of the weather, we waited a few for a table, but hot long. Soups hearty and tasty. HOT CHOCOLATE! Delish. Would recommend.

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!

Wow! This was recommended to us by a local in the area and it did not disappoint. The food was…read moredelicious with lovely presentations! The value was good! The service was very attentive. Easy parking and great for families. While not printed they have a few standard options for kids to choose from. The ambiance was very comfortable. It is set very slightly away from the main two streets in Kenmare which made it easy to access. Highly recommend!

I had the chicken sandwich. It sucked. Would not recommend…read more Service was adequate but had to search for server when wishing to order dessert. Same when wishing to pay the bill.

We've been here 2 weeks, eaten at a pub daily, and have enjoyed every single one except Paddy…read moreFoley's. Entrees took 1 hour to come out of the kitchen. I believe they forgot to put in the order and blamed it on being "busy". They were not busy. People (mostly tourists like us) seated 20 minutes after us got food before we did. The seafood chowder had a piece of something chewy and funky in it that was not quite right, I had to spit it out. The Shepherds Pie had very little meat. It was mostly gravy, veg and potato. No dressing on the salad. Basically, everything was bland and lacked seasoning. The food was by far the most lackluster of the many delicious meals we ate while in lovely Ireland. Even the few meals we ate at tourist visitor centers outshone this place. The only good thing was the beer. We might as well have gone to a poorly executed Irish themed chain restaurant in the States. So disappointing as it was one of our last nights here. We chose poorly, please do not do the same. Skip it and find another pub.

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

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!!!

Our host Pat from Avelow B&B recommended Tom Cream's because we wanted good oysters. We got to the…read morerestaurant around 7pm & without reservations but the girls sat us anyway. I think it's best to make reservations just FYI. I ordered 6 natural oysters for 12€. They were fresh and perfectly salty. Definitely worth the $$. We also ordered a beer 4€ and glass of Chardonnay 6.50€. I ordered the sea bass and my friend order the roasted pork. My sea bass was two smaller fish on top of a squash purée and served with a side of boiled potatoes with dill, carrots and a pickled red cabbage (I think). It was very good and filling. The pork roast was very tender. It was served with mash potatoes and a side of apple sauce. Both dishes were lovely. The decor was very trendy and sea inspired. Very cool that the owners based the restaurant on the Irish explorer Tom Crean who came from Kerry. He was a great Antarctic explorer during the early 1900s. I felt welcomed even though it was a fancy restaurant and I had my Havaianas on my feet. People started streaming in and were dressed up. The servers were very tentative and sweet. It would be a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. They also have an early bird special before 6:30pm that read 2 course meal for 21€ (would be great if that included a house beer or wine). Overall, great little place for a fancier dinner. Definitely go for the oysters! The seafood was delicious.