Just had a delicious lunch in this restaurant, so nourishing on a cloudy day , I highly recommend…read morethis very warm local restaurant and bar . I chose the soup combo for 10 euros , I also ordered a very fresh side salad and hot peppermint tea , just perfect . Thanks to all the staff for their hospitality to me .

Ate here for his birthday while visiting my beau. Delicious! Service was as good as the food…read more The restaurant is clean, warm on a rainy night in March, and very inviting.

2025 June 23: 1) Dover sole from specials 2) sirloin steak from specials 3) oysters 4) chowder. The…read morechowder is very good and so is the Dover sole. We ordered fragrant rice and that is just plain rice. But the meshed potatoes are really good.

We decided to pop in for a quick drink and some oysters, since it is their namesake. Upon entering,…read morewe were asked if we had a reservation, which we had not but were fine being turned away if they were just too busy to seat us. They did seat us at one of their high top tables, which we were very grateful for. Our drinks came out quickly despite a very crowded bar area with many locals chatting away. When the oysters came out, we noticed that they were not cold to the touch. In fact, they were pretty warm, which kind of alarmed us. After trying a few, we decided to just stop eating them because we didn't want to get sick. We happily paid for everything without a complaint, but I will caution those who come by for fresh, raw oysters. Service was great despite a busy afternoon and the not so great oysters, so I can't fault them too much for one appetizer. I'm sure their other dishes are great.

Found this spot via yelp and it did not disappoint!…read more My mom got the seafood stew and hake. Both were well prepared and flavorful. I got the fish and chips. They were light for being a fried food and delicious! We also both tried the crumble and toffee pudding which were not too sweet and great desserts. Everything tasted really fresh. Our service was good as well. The restaurant is super cute inside. Definitely recommend making a reservation as it was packed. I'm glad we had one.

While we were only in Killarney for a couple of days/nights, we made it point to enjoy as many…read morelocal spots as possible. This meant loosened belts and full bellies most of our time in the city and we couldn't have been happier! On our second night in town, we were after an early dinner as we had plans at another local pub later in the evening. After a stroll around town, Mad Monk was the spot! Apparently Quinlan's is a small chain with several spots around Ireland, and after popping in, we can tell why. The thing that stood out the most for us at Mad Monk was the freshness of all the goods, specifically the seafood. I enjoy a good grilled or pan seared fish filet, but being in Ireland, it was my mission to try as many fish and chips as I could, and Mad Monk was next on the list! Before we dove into our mains, we did order one of the only non-seafood dishes on the menu, the braised beef croquettes. They were absolutely tasty, and set up our mains very well! We both went with the traditional fish and chips. The fish was perfectly fried and flaky and the tartar sauce was *chefs kiss*! I will say, as with most chips around the island, the chips were a bit underwhelming. They were slightly crispy and fluffy inside, but I am not a huge fan of steak fries and they definitely could have used a bit more seasoning. Service was solid, efficient and friendly. The space is quaint, bright and sleek. Lots of woods and blues, which definitely give the vibes of seafood. Overall, Mad Monk was a solid spot and one we glad we visited during our short stay in Killarney!

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.

I wanted to try the Fish Box and had a whole plan about putting my name in around 6pm for dinner…read moreand wandering around dingle until my table would likely be ready 1.5 hours later but then made the excellent decision to go for lunch instead when it opened at 12:30pm on a Monday. Folks were lined up already at 12:15pm so I joined the queue at 12:20pm after seeing the Harry Clarke stained glass windows at the chapel across the street. We were seated promptly and ordered the shared box (fish box times 2) which came out quickly and we were done by 1:15pm! - shared fish box - 3/5 - I have to say my favorite part of the fish box was the salad and the mushed peas. It came with fried cod, tempura prawns, Cajun calamari and another fried fish item. I've had better fried fish, calamari, and tempura prawns and didn't really care for the chips (not crunchy enough?) I'm glad I tried Fish Box and am especially glad I didn't wait 1.5 hours to try it!

Very charming restaurant, wonderful atmosphere. The food was second to none. And best service in…read moreIreland thus far. Ella was the sweetest server. We got their seafood and braised beef specials and they were outstanding. Well seasoned and the beef was the most tender. I didn't even need to use a knife. And I highly recommend the rhubarb crumble. Overall a 10/10 experience and our favorite so far in Ireland.

This place is great. The host was very friendly and the staff and service were the nicest people…read moreever. The grilled Brie was a great starter, and the bread with butter and a dipping sauce were so good. Great flavor and grilled perfectly. The bread was so good we asked for more. My wife got the seafood chowder and she was very complimentary of it. The chicken curry was also very tasty and not too spicy. Very good dinner place!!! And a great vibe all around. Rounding dinner off was a toffee pudding...mmm

Hands down the best fish and chips I've ever had! We had several varieties while in town and they…read morewere all phenomenal. Highly highly recommend.

We went to Quinlan's on Monday, September 8. We did not have a reservation, so had a short wait…read more Despite being super busy, the staff was friendly and helpful. They were so on the ball with everything. Our food came out really fast once we ordered. The fish and chips were piping hot and delicious. I had the cod, while my husband had hake. Both were absolutely tasty!

If you are in Dingle for travel I will give you a short and quick review of our experience. But…read moreI'll say first, you can skip this one. The service was very poor to being with. They did not have enough staff to accommodate how many tables they had sat. The waiters were not the most friendly as he seemed annoyed when we did not have our drink orders ready 4 minutes after sitting down. Not to mention we had one drink menu and four people. Then for the food. It was terribly small portions for the cost. The quality of our meals was not great, especially for the price. We ordered the Atlantic Seafood Platter with the extra half lobster. The lobster actually never arrived and hadn't even been placed on our bill at the end of the meal. We never asked for it to be brought out since we were over it by the end. At one point a server actually placed our scallops we ordered as an appetizer in front of me, took them, and placed them at a nearby table without a word. Apparently the table next to us had ordered the same appetizer but she ordered it first, so it was taken from us and given to that table. Very unprofessional service. Our scallops came out 8 minutes later. Overall it is a skip. Many other seafood places are nearby. Dingle is just simply not the best place for fine dining, so I would opt for something more casual and cheaper while dining here. Their drinks were good though. Not to mention, this is the only dining spot in all of Ireland to verbally ask for a tip.

Situated directly across the road from Dingle Bay, Boatyard is a seafood forward local spot that…read moredefinitely has the vibe of Dingle! Based on a recommendation, we made sure to add Boatyard to our itinerary while visiting Dingle. We grabbed a late lunch, both got fish and chips, and one of us got a cocktail. The fish and chips were tasty, not the best I've ever had. The fish was well fried and flaky sided with your standard chips/fries served with ketchup and house made tartar sauce, which was honestly the best part of the dish! Service was friendly and welcoming from entry to exit. The space is cute with a large main dining room up front with lots of natural lights and large windows looking g at the bay. There is a cozier dining room inside, along with two outdoor spaces once more formal than the other. The front patio looks great, but sadly du to weather and season, it was closed. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at The Boatyard. Definitely recommend it when in Dingle!

Amazing, simply amazing dinner in Killarney, Ireland. This is a fantastic seafood restaurant. We…read moreenjoyed everything we ordered, oysters, mussels, salmon, sea bass, everything was perfect and delicious. We sat outside with the perfect temperature to enjoy our cold Sauvignon Blanc, and the service, Denis took great care of us , he was instrumental in everything we ordered and his timing was always dead on! I would definitely recommend this great restaurant.

A good tourist town restaurant specializing in seafood and steak. Fish and chips prepared…read moreperfectly and served piping hot. "Sea bass" served with a nice pomegranate mango topping, fried half potatoes and steamed vegetables. Both were good. Murphys beer on tap for those tired of Guinness. Service efficient but not chatty. Ambiance is pretty plain. Nothing special. The music is American country, which is a little odd. Food was the highlight.

Tasty food! Great seafood selection. I went for Lobster and boy was it yum!! Fantastic family run…read morebusiness. Small enough bar area at the front and lots of seats for dining elsewhere. We got a nice cozy table in the corner for my party of 5. Highly recommended.

A piano bar restaurant that does seafood! And sure enough there was a baby grand in the bar. On…read morethis occasion there was no live music, but pleasant piano numbers piped throughout the place. There is a choice of eating in the bar, from the bar food menu, or in the restaurant from that menu. We opted for the latter. The complimentary bread for the table was delicious, kudos for that. I had fish and chips, my partner had the trio of fish. The food was fine, adequate but I do think its over a tad priced for the standard. I kinda wished we had opted the bar food menu instead, might have been better value. I ordered a glass of wine too, which was generous, but just about drinkable. It was a Sauvignon Blanc if memory serves me. Staff were nice, but forgot my request for ketchup. And there was coffee grounds on the rim of my espresso cup. Mediocre service, ok food with a big price tag. Sol y Sombra, while equally as pricey, is much better for food and service.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch on the back patio under the heat lamps and blankets. The potato leek soup…read morewas good but the crepes with herb and cheese was outstanding. Service was a bit in the slow side but overall a lovely experience. Worth a stop after a morning of shopping.

A delightful find for New Years Day, well worth a visit. We had the crepe and special, with…read moreeveryone satisfied by the end of the meal.