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    Sol y Sombra

    4.5 (13 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    calamari-- massive portion!
    Kate D.

    This is a really really cool spot, far more trendy than I was expecting in little old Killorglin. The bar is free for walk-ins as was said below, so that's where we ended up. We got some wine and a couple of tapas each. I always feel a bit shorted after tapas, because they're usually half the price of a full meal but you really feel you should be able to pick three or four to make up a decent platter. I went for the chorizo mash and calamari, and both were delicious. The service is a little slow and at the bar there are a good few bar backs and bartenders that wouldn't really look at us, but it was a busy night on the bank holiday so it didn't really concern me. The place gets super hot though, be warned.

    Great space! In an old church.
    Gavin M.

    Lovely ambiance in an updated, old stone church. I had a delicious seasonal salad with wonderfully fresh fruit, vegetables and greens. Also split daily special crostini with creamy goat cheese. My husband had hummus and tapenade on fresh bread, he was in heaven.

    Crazy goats cheese
    Reeva C.

    My favourite spot to visit when we are in Killorglin! Food is always top notch and service excellent. Menu changes regularly and always has interesting specials. Got a table on New Year's Eve last minute and enjoyed another fabulous meal. We ordered a selection of tapas and shared, the cod special with egg sounded so strange but was amazing! Calamari is excellent. Desserts are fab as well. Well priced too. Highly recommended even if it seems odd eating tapas in rural Ireland!

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    The restaurant is located inside an old church and it's got a great atmosphere.

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    Parlour Cafe - Breakfast skillet

    Parlour Cafe

    4.3(3 reviews)
    92.4 km
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    So our group of 4 discovered the real hard way that downtown Cork restaurants and pubs really just…read morearen't open on a Sunday. We wandered from place to place with no luck and finally found this cafe which had some patrons sitting outside tucking into breakfast. We were super hungry and while Irish breakfast wasn't an option on the menu, having been up for 2hrs, this place was open and serving and so we found us a table on the outside porch area since it was sunny and we could people watch. There was an option for a build your own breakfast and I asked the server to approximate an Irish breakfast with awesome results! The breakfast which arrived on my plate consisted of: - Two lovely poached eggs, these had deep yellow yolks and tasted so good -1 crunchy toast, split into two -2 sausages which weren't too my taste that much -2 lovely pieces of thick ham, delicious and perfect, not too salty at all -half a fried tomato - amazing medley of fried wild mushrooms, absolutely the best! I also got a glass of freshly squeezed Orange juice to accompany my breakfast. Everything tasted really good and really fresh. All members of my group were happy with their food choices. I would recommend this place and come here again when visiting Cork. Note: #264 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

    We went with a friend there for s Sunday brunch. We were really lucky because it was sunny and warm…read moreenough that we could sit on the terrace. I ordered some florentine eggs with a cappuccino and my friend ordered an orange juice with Royal eggs and some side ( bacon and sausage) it was really good and fulfill BUT it was really long to be serve which was a bit sad. We waited more 20 minutes to be served and it seemed like the waiters weren't really well organized. Anyway it was good food and we will go back for sure

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    Parlour Cafe - Florentine eggs, cappuccino, a side of bacon and sausages, orange juice and Royal eggs

    Florentine eggs, cappuccino, a side of bacon and sausages, orange juice and Royal eggs

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    Freshly squeezed OJ, poached eggs, sausages, wild mushroom, toast and tomato

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    Goldie

    4.8(15 reviews)
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    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.

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