Love this place as it was easy for our family. Great options and excellent kids menu. Staff were…read morevery friendly. Seating was easy. On the main strip of restaurants in Kenmare!

Fun spot that was plenty busy on a Tuesday evening. Limited vegetarian options, but the corn ribs…read morestood out as a unique item and were really delicious! They came with a garlic butter for dipping and were honestly a delight. I got a side of mash which was...disappointing, but probably just my American palette that is used to lots of butter and milk in mashed potatoes. The service was a little slow/distracted (they forgot my husband's drink) but its a welcoming spot. A solid choice for dinner in Kenmare.

There's several separate places within this estate, the Manor House itself is not open to the…read morepublic but can be booked for events such as weddings. The Boathouse Bistro is a high quality restaurant about 250m from the Manor House on the seafront and is open from 12:30pm to 9pm, 7 days a week during the March-October tourist season. They have a Michelin rosette for 2017 and the menu is mostly seafood and the foot is top class and offers great value for money compared with what's available in Kenmare town.

Food was well executed, wide range of options. Quite a good value for the options given. Kids…read moremenu was very good! Comfortable seating options both indoor and outdoor. Waitstaff were attentive. The location of the restaurant is worth the visit beautiful and scenic. Recommend if you are in the area and want a quieter experience than the typical Kenmare main streets (which does also have many excellent options). Located an easy drive to the heart of Kenmare.

The term "gastropub" is overused, but it certainly applies here. The food at O'Donnabhains was…read moresignificantly above the norm in quality and innovativeness. All the meat is Irish, the fish from Star Seafoods, a local Kenmare fishmonger, and the produce is from the Wild Irish Way (coastal western Ireland) wherever possible. I had two "starters" for my lunch, both specials so I can't get the details from the menu now. The first was a baked goat cheese and chorizo tart. Made with a phyllo pastry, and served over greens. Everything about it was perfect: the phyllo so light that it shattered when cut yet it wasn't dry. The cheese was golden brown on top from broiling. The chorizo was in tiny pieces scattered on top so it didn't overwhelm. The two or three kinds of lettuce greens underneath were light and delicate. My other dish was a fish cake, fish and potatoes actually. Fried to a beautiful golden brown, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar sauce, and served over more of those excellent greens, this time dressed with vinaigrette. The dill on top was more than a decoration, it was lighter in flavor than most, and the flavor complemented well. It was a very attractive presentation; even the dish it was served on was pretty. I didn't try the wife's Cottage Pie: minced steak and potatoes topped with mashed potatoes and Dublin Cheddar but she did like it. And it was also attractive, with the potato crust ruffled and the peaks perfectly browned. Garnished with parsley. Like my dishes, visually beautiful. We shared a banoffie pie for dessert. This is uncommon in the US but I might compare it to a banana cream pie with caramel sauce addition. Ok but not really my thing, and too much cream filling for the amount of crust. That's all I remember about this great meal. Looking at the menu just now I don't see my items on the menu as they were specials. I was surprised and pleased by the prices of the standard items, most of which were below average for the area, especially for a place that describes itself a "gastropub".

Gayle, Don, Fern, and I enjoyed a nice pub lunch here at "O'Donnabhains during our recent short day…read moretrip into Kenmare. They also have hotel accommodations and you can order your meal to go. As it's cold in October, we enjoyed nice cozy seats inside. I'm sorry to say that during a vacation, restaurant dining experiences sometimes run together, and details can sometimes escape me. That's why I save the receipts! 3 Pints of Kenmare Stout (and water) started our meal, followed by orders of Cottage Pie, 2 Flatbreads, and a Ploughman Panini. It was all really good, and that our order was taken and delivered fast and friendly.

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!

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!

So far the best fish & chips I've had in Ireland, not even considering the value. Got the Haddock…read moreand the piece of fish was large. Liked that I could get half salad half chips. Delicious!

22 June 2025 : 1) harbour chowder 2) cappuccino 3) cod fish and chips 4) sea bass fish and chips…read more We got here at about 2pm and there was a large group of young people so we had to wait 10 minutes. The sea bass is the best dish and the harbour chowder was full of seafood. Freshly ground peppers helped too.

Fell in love with Dingle last summer, but just discovered Reel Dingle is my favorite place for…read moretakeout fish & chips today! Shared (with who appeared to be the owner) that I had never tasted monkfish (don't often see on New York/Connecticut menus). Very grateful for his encouragement - I don't think I can ever go back to cod or haddock! Great chips (let them add the salt and vinegar) and very generous portions!!

This place was recommended by a local tour guide. As usual in Dingle, the fish is fresh from…read moreDingle Bay. We ordered Monk and chips and Haddock. The food comes wrapped in paper. The Hake was very good, and the Monk fish was amazing. The chips were solid. No beer is served here. The restaurant is small and narrow like a galley, only about 4-5 people can eat inside, most order for takeaway. I'm pretty sure it was a father-son team working, they were super friendly.

We've been here 2 weeks, eaten at a pub daily, and have enjoyed every single one except Paddy…read moreFoley's. Entrees took 1 hour to come out of the kitchen. I believe they forgot to put in the order and blamed it on being "busy". They were not busy. People (mostly tourists like us) seated 20 minutes after us got food before we did. The seafood chowder had a piece of something chewy and funky in it that was not quite right, I had to spit it out. The Shepherds Pie had very little meat. It was mostly gravy, veg and potato. No dressing on the salad. Basically, everything was bland and lacked seasoning. The food was by far the most lackluster of the many delicious meals we ate while in lovely Ireland. Even the few meals we ate at tourist visitor centers outshone this place. The only good thing was the beer. We might as well have gone to a poorly executed Irish themed chain restaurant in the States. So disappointing as it was one of our last nights here. We chose poorly, please do not do the same. Skip it and find another pub.

The town of Kenmare, as with many of the Irish towns, was beautiful, quaint and inviting. We were…read morelooking for a seafood dish and came across Foleys. It was colorful and lively and they served food at the bar ....... She had the salmon and I had the Hake. Both tasted as if they'd been caught that very same day. The service was very good and the owner even approached and asked if we'd be more comfortable at a table. If you are starting your journey along the ring of Kerry or ending it in Kenmare I'd definitely recommend Foleys

Good service. Good food. Clean and tidy overall. The fried…read morefish was a little oily but the flavor was good.

Quickly seated outside on a lovely night. Attentive service and quality food prepared fresh…read more Still a focus on the tourists as the menu is very similar to others in the street. Salmon was done well for the texture. Pasta came in a red sauce and was topped well with the sun dried tomatoes and garlic bread. Curry was nice, the Nan was a bit dried out but otherwise a fine meal. Don't forget your Guinness. Live music from across the street was an added bonus!

A friendly chef, fish so fresh as you catched it by your self & a great selection of music. Love it!read more

absolutely yummy! Fish & Chips were perfect, ambience a…read moregreat vibe with my favourite mix of doors, stones, van Halen andotherall time greats, while enjoying the bustle of Dingle Harbour.