The Boatyard Restaurant

Had an amazing dinner here, the ambience was lovely, the food was all tasty. The fish was juicy and…read morecooked to perfection. The accompanying sides and flavors/textures made for a well balanced plate. Would recommend.

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.

Michelin star reputation - August 2023

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The outside of OOTB, late September '22

The Fish Box

4.7(145 reviews)

0.4 km

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.

The Atmosphere is fantastic. The staff is great, and the food has to be the freshest and simply the…read morebest seafood I've had in my life!!! You MUST get the chowder, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Had a chance to speak with the owner, he very kind, humble, and Loves his business!!

Church nearby

Buffalo Hake Bites

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Doyles Seafood Bar

4.8(44 reviews)

0.7 km

Food was fantastic. Service was gr8! Highly recommend. Everything was good but the crab salad/hot &…read morecold was amazing. Best thing I've had in Ireland.

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.

Seafood chowder

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Spicy Spanish Fish stew

Ashes

4.6(82 reviews)

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.

Toilet door, empty lobster tank and dusty fake plant

Wild Turbot

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Blasket island lobster

Marina Inn

4.3(73 reviews)

0.0 km

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I didn't eat hear but had to get a beer on St. Patrick's day. It wasn't crowded at all, a that's…read morewhat we were looking for. It's not downtown Killarney so it was easy to get to and plenty of parking. Service was fast, efficient and the prices were reasonable. Worth a visit.

Amazing food and service! We stopped here for lunch (from noon) and we were treated with some…read moreamazing, hearty Irish dishes here at Marina Inn. Foods are very tasty and plentiful, especially my Hake fillet was out of this world! Mushroom cream sauce with tender potatoes with roasted root veggies. Do try this dish when you're here. Smoked bacon (thick cut ham slices) are very tasty too, with tons of veggies and creamy mashed potato. Yum! Inside is very warm and cozy. We enjoyed a very rainy Dingle with some delicious foods and warm local service.

Prawns lite bite option.

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Chart House Restaurant

4.5(30 reviews)

0.3 km

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.

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Monk fish

Land to Sea

4.8(9 reviews)

We walked by Land to Sea restaurant on Friday and saw that it was very crowded so we booked the…read moreearly bird reservation for Saturday evening. This was done through email on their website and was seamless. This restaurant is on its way to a Michelin star, in my opinion. I'm maybe not a total foodie, but I have eaten in many excellent restaurants and this is among them. All the food we were served seemed to be local and freshly prepared. Even down to the house pickles. Every part of each dish was curated and prepared with thought. The flavors all worked together seamlessly and the dishes were beautiful to look at and to eat. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable, and gracious in answering all of our questions. And we had many of them considering we are not locals and we were fascinated with their creations and selections of food. I highly recommend land to Sea restaurant if you're in Dingle. It would not surprise me if it soon earns a star and you will not be able to get a reservation. Go now!

Walked in without a reservation and luckily got a table for 2. The hostess was not friendly, she…read morewas quite rude. That being said, she was not Irish (every Irish person we came in contact with were lovely!). She sat us and told us the soup was Tomato bisque and I was very excited because it's one of my favorites and I'm a vegetarian (not vegan). There was an early special and you could choose 2 or 3 options. I chose the soup and a fish dish. It did take quite a while for a server to show up and take our order. It then took a long time to get our drinks and it wasn't very busy at that point. The soup was delivered and it was lamb stew. I understand mistakes can happen. The server said I could choose something else on the menu and I didn't see anything that was vegetarian or that I liked. I said the fish alone would be fine. I did not like it at all. It wasn't flavorful. I'm sorry, I know it's an unpopular opinion as I saw many 5 star reviews, but I am very surprised that this is a Michelin restaurant. I would like to add that my husband really enjoyed his meal and the atmosphere was great. Maybe a bad night for them? Or maybe I was just hangry.

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Half Door

4.5(21 reviews)

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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.

Busy place but we felt very well looked after. Drinks were good, especially wine recommendations…read more And we loved the food, especially the steak and the black sole. Mostly good portions, tho a few were larger than we needed.

Entrance

Peanut and pistachio chocolate brownie with ice cream

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Awesome wine

Sheehy's Anchor Down

4.0(24 reviews)

0.2 km

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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.

Local ale

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Mussels €12.95

Adams

4.6(18 reviews)

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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.

Arrived in Dingle and after checking into our B&B we walked into town for dinner. Popped into the…read moreCourthouse Pub and discovered they don't serve food but the bartender told us to try Adam's - that it wouldn't disappoint. He was right! Service was excellent and the food was as good! We tried the Steak Sandwich, Spinach and Gruyere pancake (crepe), fries and drinks; definitely recommend any of them.