Apologies if this has been asked before. :)
I'm looking for lunch and dinner restaurant recommendations for Belfast, Dingle, Kinsale, Galway and Wesport.
Thank you so much!
Posted by
Twin Cities, Minnesota
2269 posts
I recommend Fishy, Fishy in Kinsale. I had a superb luncheon there.
Posted by
Ithaca, NY, USA
856 posts
Max’s in Kinsale was hands down the best meal of our 18 day visit to Ireland in May. It’s a very small fixed price menu, and they have an excellent selection of wines. The service was excellent, too. Check out their sample menu online, and if it sounds good to you, definitely reserve in advance!
If you’re in Kinsale on a market day, you can get an amazing selection of fresh fruit, all kinds of delicious salads (pasta, lentils, slaw, etc) and bread — almost everything you’d need for a picnic lunch. We did this, then did the walk to Charles Fort, and enjoyed our lunch there.
In Belfast we had good dinners at Ginger Bistro (for some reason noted $$$$ in Rick’s book, but less expensive than most places we ate) near downtown and also at Holohans in Queens Quarter. The food at the Market looked amazing there, as well, but we didn’t have the opportunity to try anything there.
Posted by
Upstate NY
107 posts
In Galway, I’ve had excellent meals at IL Vicolo and Cava Bodega. The first is Italian, in an old mill with stone floors, and I enjoyed a fantastic Cacio e Pepe in a lovely setting. We originally booked a table because it smelled so good when we walked by one late morning. Cava is tapas and always terrific. Make a reservation at either - or both!
Posted by
London
589 posts
In Belfast, agree with Holohan's and the food at St George's Market- some other good ones: Deane's at Queens, Love Fish, Barking Dog, Molly's Yard, and Darcy's. Having lunch in a snug at the Crown (a National Trust listed pub) is also a very nice experience.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you all!! So appreciated! :-)
Posted by
California Central Coast 🐚
328 posts
Finn's Farm Cut in Kinsale was very good.
Posted by
1813 posts
Second vote for Finns Farm Cut in Kinsale. Make sure you make a reservation in advance.
Posted by
NC, USA
48 posts
Out of the Blue in Dingle was terrific on our recent trip.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6237 posts
In Dingle, I had a fantastic meal at Out of the Blue. This was my best meal in Ireland. It is seafood only, the menu is listed on a blackboard, and you need to book in advance.
https://outoftheblue.ie/
I also enjoyed Brasserie on the Corner in Galway
https://brasseriegalway.com/
Posted by
New York
31 posts
The Black Pig in Kinsale
Posted by
New York
31 posts
And another vote for Out of the Blue in Dingle
Posted by
Cocoa Beach, FL
16 posts
In Westport, we had a great dinner at the Olde Bridge Restaurant- really authentic Indian dishes. I would second IL vicolo in Galway. Had an unusual pasta dish and great Italian wine - dined on the covered patio bordering a canal that was lovely. We also had a great meal at Out of the Blue in Dingle - but know it is only seafood.