A clean, elegant, cozy place tucked behind the main drag of Kinsale, Nine Market Street…read moreunexpectedly knocked my socks off. I ordered what would be the best salad I've ever had: a perfect balance of candied walnuts, duck, pears dipped in viscous balsamic vinegar, and a splendid dressing that I can't describe--all at €12. When I asked, "Who is the chef?" I was pointed to the beautiful young Irish girl who was also my server. It was then that I realized only two ladies run this place, so if there is a wait--be patient because it is worth it! *NB: I noticed that it is kid-friendly as there was a family next to me with a small child. The chef/server was attentive to the child, providing a high-chair and a pleasant experience, and was good-natured about cleaning up after the child's mess.

Popped in for a late lunch and so glad we did! My salad was delicious with spring mix of soft…read morelettuces and quinoa and toasted almonds, roasted beets and a delicious baked cheese. My friend had a cup of the sweet potato soup of the day and a half sandwich of roasted chicken and avocado. Service was quick and friendly. I can strongly recommend

Wanting a healthier lunch we got just one order of fish & chips this time and one of beet salad and…read moresplit them between the two of us. Both were excellent. The fish was hake. This was easily the best of the four fish&chips we've tried so far in Ireland. Outstanding actually. The batter had the most perfect crunchy texture, wasn't too thick, and it adhered well. The fish was just-off-the-boat fresh, flaky and cooked just right. The portion was enormous - two fillets, one large and one medium, with a relatively small portion of good fries. The tartar sauce was tangy with tiny chopped pickles. Vinegar was available at the table. This was served with a small salad of lettuces, spinach, scallions, and onions. Price was surprisingly low given the portion, right around average for fish&chips in our experience so far. We ordered the entree salad with the locally made goat cheese add-on for a small extra charge. More excellent leafy greens, beets in small cubes, pomegranate seeds, picked onions, candied nuts and plenty of chèvre in large pieces. It was pre-dressed with vinaigrette and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Very good, a far better choice for us than two orders of fried fish. Also on the menu were 3 other kinds of fish (monkfish, black sole, and plaice), each prepared differently. Shrimp scampi, seafood au gratin, and steamed mussels rounded out the seafood section. Oysters are on the menu but they weren't available that day. Other than seafood there were also burgers (beef and veggie), chicken wings, soup of the day, chowder, a steak, lasagna, pan roasted duck breast, cannelloni, liver paté, spring roll, and more. So a very extensive menu here, and not just the same things found everywhere. Sadly we didn't have room to try their desserts, which included sticky toffee pudding, banoffi pie, flourless chocolate cake, and meringue pie with raspberries and ice cream. They were hard to pass up.

food: 4.5/10 ambiance: 7/10…read moreservice:6/10 overall 6/10 honestly the most bland fish and chips I have had- it wasnt flavorful and just mid. I think you can find better elsewhere In this little town. the oysters was good yet we had better in Galway which felt fresher. basic service- had to wait some time to order and to get served

In August we enjoyed an Oceania cruise that stopped at beautiful Cork, Ireland…read more From there we took an excursion to the quaint town of Kinsale, Ireland. It was so colorful because all the shops and cafes were painted different colors. Our favorite place in Kinsale was the Milk Market Cafe. We enjoyed their outdoor seating on a pedestrian street. Another traveler in our group recommended the Apple Cake. It was divine! The apple slices were cut very thin and it was topped with delightful crunchies. The crust was light and soft. The apple cake was like a wonderful tart and was served warm with a scoop of home-made vanilla ice cream...oh my! It was SO good! Eating it on the outdoor seating, on a perfect 70 degree sunny day, was equally delightful. Don't miss the little shops nearby and definitely dont miss the Apple Cake at "Milk Market Cafe" in Kinsale!

I placed the order, I was instructed to sit down at one of the tables. My family and I sat down,…read morethe place was not really busy. I waited for two or three times of the reasonable time to wait for the order. As I left I asked the person who took my order that I was. Leaving As it turns out he had "forgotten" (?) The management should hire only capable people or take the time to train them properly. I would recommend to go somewhere else.

Had a fabulous late (8:30pm) dinner at Fishy Fishy last night and the restaurant was still packed…read moreand turning away folks without reservations. Ambiance was classy and we also did not feel inappropriately dressed in our jeans and sweatshirts (having just traveled from the Highlands in Scotland to Edinburgh to Dublin to Kinsale in a single day!) Service was chatty and friendly and kind. It was a bit noisy but not so much so that my partner and I could not hear each other. The food I had was fantastic: - Caesar salad - 5**/5 this is hands down the best Caesar salad I've ever had. I know that sounds weird to rate a basic Caesar but the lettuce was crisp and fresh and the dressing with just the right anchovy balance and ratio to the leaves and I loved the croutons (I usually skip them). Big enough for two to share. - special monkfish filets with beetroot - 5/5 outstanding dish with delicate flavors and two generous filets, especially good if you like beets! Came with crispy potatoes in a side dish which I appreciated because the beets didn't get them wet and they stayed crispy - west cork scallops 4/5, 8 generous scallops in the dish on an English pea risotto only downgraded because the risotto was not fully cooked - the rice was a bit crunchy in spots - strawberries and cream dessert - 4/5, only because for 9.95 that's a lot for a small bowl of berries and I do compare my strawberries to California farm fresh ones so that's a tough comparison Loved Kinsale and loved Fishy Fishy and hope to be back to both!

We had an overall awful and very expensive dinner last night at this highly rated Kinsale…read morerestaurant. Our family of 7 travelers waited over an hour for our main dishes. The waiter said there was a problem in the kitchen. My daughter in law's steak was severely undercooked. The arancini was not cooked enough. The first round of this appetizer was cooked well. We ordered 2 more of this dish. The rice in this round of rice balls was undercooked and crunchy. The lobster bisque was the best food I ate here. It went downhill from the first round of appetizers. The food was mostly average. We expected much more from this highly rated restaurant. The manager never came over to asked about our experience.. The wait staff seemed very stressed. We didn't ask but there was no adjustment offered to our bill and we ordered 3 rounds of drinks. Not worth the wait. Not worth the money. A big disappointment.

Excellent choice for a cafe while in Kinsale. The cafe is light and bright with great ambiance…read more There are a few tables outside on the street. The service was friendly and professional. There is free wifi. We ordered a blueberry muffin, a lemon muffin, an orange cake and a latte. The pastries were amazing. There was a lemon custard in the center of the lemon and a creme frosting in the blueberry. The orange cake was tasty as well.

A pleasant little cafe to stop at for a Kinsale shopping break…read more I don't remember exact prices...but we got coffee, tea, and two pastries for about 10euro with friendly smiles from the staff. My chocolate twisty pastry with fresh cream was a delight.

It was a Sunday afternoon and I wanted something to eat and a Murphy's beer. We walked around a bit…read more but there weren't too many pubs in that section of town. Stopped in High Tide and got a table for two. Place was pretty full for 1:00pm. Must have been all of us cruisers. We both ordered fish and chips. They were out of Murphys beer so I had a pint of Draught Heineken. I loved my fish it was hot and fresh with hot fries. I didn't ask for ketchup but I would have loved some. My wife almost finished half of the fish and chips. She didn't care for it. She ordered a tonic water which came to the table warm. No ice was offered. We didn't ask. Trying not to be annoying Americans. The service was okay. They pointed out a table for us when we arrived, took our order, brought our food and later our check when I asked. No questions if the food was okay or if we needed anything.

High Tide was not a planned stop but was definitely worth the stop. Such good food! The fish and…read morechips and spicy tomato soup were a hit with my group. Service was prompt. All around would visit again. :)

I am gluten free and went here with family, it was absolutely fantastic! Service was wonderful and…read moreknowledgeable, the restaurant was clean and not too loud, and the food was absolutely brilliant! I loved the gluten free coffee walnut cake, and wish I had more time in Kinsale so I could come back

Top tier! Some of the best(!) food in Ireland after having sampled in Dublin, Galway, Cork and…read morebeyond. Lovely, chill ambiance, too.

Stopped by Dino's during a day trip to Kinsale! My friend and I were very hungry and very eager to…read moretry the fish and chips from here per the recommendation of our tour guide. There was a small line that we waited in but it gave us to be sure with what we were ordering. Naturally, we opted for some good ole fish and chips. We noticed some benches down the block so we took our food there to eat and people watch. Everything was very delicious! My friend and I were quite hungry so we quickly ate everything on our plate. The fish was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Between the salt, vinegar, and tartar sauce it hit the spot. The chips were hot and went perfectly with the meal. Overall, I had an efficient but yummy experience at Dino's. Definitely a great place to grab a quick bite.

We ate lunch here while in kinsale. It was recommended to us as the best fish and chips in Ireland…read more Maybe that's true. I don't know. The batter was sweet on the fish and there was a mound of chips. So, maybe?

Food was amazing. We got the flatbread which was amazing and the breakfast burger which was also…read moregood

One of my absolute breakfast/brunch places in Kinsale. The menu is eclectic but inspired and…read morechanges with the seasons. Love the blue cheese and pear salad, or the breakfast focaccia sandwich. Also their pastries are mouth watering, my favorite is the lemon loaf cookie. The coffee is also gorgeous - try a mocha or cardamom latte. Then on top of the incredible menu the staff are so lovely and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy. Reservations definitely recommended.

Delicious, melt in your mouth steak. We eat lots of good steak at home, coming from the Midwest and…read morethis place was top notch. Very small, intimate. We made reservations and it was a good thing we did. A must try!

Absolutely amazing experience. Being the final night of our two week golf trip, they sent us off…read morewith a bang. The steaks and seafood were absolutely incredible and the wine recommendations were perfect. The owners even came out and sat with us for a while after our meal was over giving a very family feel which was amazing. Loved it!