We were glad to find The Castle open after a day of exploring and ending up at Blackrock. We only…read morestopped in for a drink, but the menu looked great and would have been a nice spot for dinner. The location is pretty far from Cork center, which makes it hard to reach without a car, but Uber does serve that area with a bit of a wait. We were there around 5PM, so the dining room was pretty empty and we had to wait a little while for the check as the staff was organising everything for the start of dinner service.

My wife and I had brunch here. She had the eggs Benedict and I had the potato hash with eggs…read moreBenedict. The food is delicious. The service is prompt and friendly. It's a fun place with amazing surroundings.

There for a wedding. Staff were amazing, food was good but not as amazing as I was expecting based…read moreon their reputation.

Really good flavor. If you are craving good Asian fusion, this is the place for you. You will not…read morebe disappointed . Try Khao pad and firecracker . The only thing is they don't have any actual ramen Because apparently no one used to order it

The food is amazing here and so cheap ?! The 6 before 6 is a bargain and of course the free ice…read morecream at the end is just fabulous

What's with the hype? Maybe the price of it? I ordered the vegetarian pitta and it was so greasy!…read more1/4 of the half pita was filled with greasy vegetables and the rest was chips with cheese. I can see why people get full of this. But the price is low because it's for half a pita! Great food for drinking but not something you must try.

This place is my favourite take away spot in the country. It usually has queues forming out the…read moredoor with good reason. People come for the creole but every thing on the menu is the berries. The curry sauce is the right consistency, just the right amount of thickness. Kansas city bbq, flying fish pittas, chimmichangas and Transilvânian burger are all worth a sample. It's a tight enough spot for room but there is plenty of interesting bits and bobs on the wall to keep you entertained and the music they play is always decent too. You wont hear ke$ha played in there. Top tip:kcs website has a dash cam so you can check the queues before you decide to head in.

Right across from the train station, we grabbed breakfast here before we left for Dublin. It was…read morebusy when we came in, but they managed to seat us within 5 minutes. The whole place was decked out in Halloween decorations, and the atmosphere was very lively. I ordered the lucha libre and an iced strawberry matcha, and I must say that this was one of my favorite meals in Cork. The lucha libre is an incredibly heavy meal, so I didn't finish it, but the potatoes were crispy, the chorizo was flavorful, and the sauce had a nice kick to it. I don't put too much weight on the matcha, but it was definitely more milk than matcha. But the strawberry flavor was nice.

Nice flaky pastries and good coffee/tea! So nice to have something to munch on during our train…read moreride. Great location!

Upscale Irish cuisine in a charming atmosphere with exceptional service. We enjoyed our meal here…read moreso much, but the service made it even better. Would definitely recommend dining here when you're in the area!

Food was very good, except for the wooden carrots with no flavor. The service was horrific, from…read morebeginning to end. Shitty, to be perfectly honest. The plus is they source their ingredients from within 50 miles.

Just had breakfast in Balance. The food was lovely. I had full and my wife had the French toast…read morewith bacon and maple syrup which was on menu for €8.90, but when I paid bill the lovely waitress charged us and extra €2.30 for the bacon saying that she was instructed to do by the the kitchen but it did not state this on menu. I left it at that but am very disappointed. Vince Glanmire

Wonderful local café with a chef whose specialty is tasty nutritional dishes. Plenty of vegetarian…read moreoptions and healthy non-veg things as well. The staff and owners are helpful and knowledgeable, and the place offers cooking classes as well. A solid choice if you're visiting, and a must if you live nearby.

The food is excellent. A great place with excellent service and good vibes. We always visit here…read morewhen visiting family in Cork. The chicken gratin is unreal. Very clean, nice bathrooms, great parking.

I've been here three times and overall have not had a bad experience. For lunch, I had the steak…read moresandwich with the peppercorn sauce. It was cooked just as I ordered it and was a an American-sized portion, which is great since I'm an American in Cork and want to keep my plump figure. Hehehe. Two thin steaks on a fresh roll with sautéed onions, served with chips (steak fries), and a tiny salad. Very tasty! For breakfast, I had the full Irish breakfast sub the beans for an extra egg. Posted a pic of this one. Excellent value for the price and very good! The service is okay. The staff is cordial, but somewhat distant. The atmosphere is comfy, clean, and roomy. So far, I haven't had any issue with parking, but it is limited so it is worth noting. The Silver Key is definitely worth a visit, especially if you need a break from town.

BLACKROCK MARKET It may be one of the smallest markets…read morearound but Sunday morning's gathering in Blackrock is not without its fans. Some drive in, some stroll down, even spotted a pair roller skating to the venue today! And why not? It has a lovely riverside location and plenty of parking and space enough for the dozen or so stands that start opening for business around the 10.00am mark and stay there until 2.00pm. Despite the small number of stands, quite a lot is covered. Here you can get hot drinks (O'Connaill's coffee and chocolate among them) and hot bites such as crepes. Then there are burritos and soups and more substantial food items like fish and bread. Even noticed a jewellery stand there. So, if you missed out on the bigger presentations like Mahon (Thursday) and Midleton (Saturday), then all is not lost and a visit to the bottom of the Marina and the fishing village of Blackrock could well save the day for you!