Must-see restaurants in Ring of Kerry

  • Smuggler's Inn

    Ring of Kerry

    At this diamond find near Waterville Golf Links, owner and chef Henry Hunt's gourmet creations incorporate fresh seafood and locally farmed poultry and…

  • Boathouse Bistro

    Kenmare

    At the water's edge, this blue-and-white 1870s boathouse 4.5km west of Kenmare has been stunningly converted to a beach-house-style bistro specialising in…

  • Tom Crean Fish & Wine

    Kenmare

    Named for Kerry's pioneering Antarctic explorer, and run by his granddaughter, this venerable restaurant uses only the best of local organic produce,…

  • Quinlan & Cooke

    Ring of Kerry

    This is a modern take on a trad pub, so you can drop in for pints and craic in the afternoon, and stay for dinner. Some of the finest food on the Ring…

  • Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant

    Ring of Kerry

    A door at the back of this village pub, housed in an 1886 coastguard station, leads to a striking contemporary restaurant with picture windows looking out…

  • No 35

    Kenmare

    Hand-cut limestone walls, exposed timber beams, stained-glass windows and an open fire set the stage for some of Kenmare's most creative cuisine. All…

  • Mews

    Kenmare

    Two of Kerry's top restaurateurs helm this stylish, palm-filled spot hidden in a laneway off Henry St. Vermouth-cream chowder with citrus oil, Kerry beef…

  • Giovannelli

    Ring of Kerry

    Northern Italian native Daniele Giovannelli makes all his pasta by hand at this simple but intimate little restaurant. Highlights of the blackboard menu…

  • Valentia Island Farmhouse Dairy

    Skellig Ring

    Dairy cattle on this working farm provide the milk for all-natural handmade ice cream in flavours such as cinnamon, caramel, mint choc-chip and strawberry…

  • Moorings Restaurant

    Skellig Ring

    This nautical-themed restaurant specialises in locally landed seafood, used in dishes such as hake with lemon-butter sauce, and a fresh seafood platter (…

  • Mulcahy's

    Kenmare

    Candlelight and high-backed leather chairs create an intimate atmosphere in Kenmare's best-known restaurant, where chef Bruce Mulcahy weaves his culinary…

  • Bianconi

    Ring of Kerry

    This Victorian-style pub has a classy ambience and an equally refined menu. Its spectacular salads, such as Cashel Blue cheese, apple, toasted almonds and…

  • Jam

    Kenmare

    Cheerful and bustling Jam makes a great breakfast venue, with a menu that includes granola with fruit, pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, and scrambled…

  • Pod Coffee Shop

    Skellig Ring

    Sweet crêpes such as lemon and sugar or apple and cinnamon are served alongside savoury galettes made from buckwheat flour (Cashel Blue cheese, walnuts…

  • Camo's

    Ring of Kerry

    During the day, this friendly neighbourhood spot serves dishes such as oak-smoked salmon sandwiches on home-baked brown bread, and a delicious black…

  • Blind Piper

    Ring of Kerry

    This local institution is a great family pub with a lovely beer garden set beside the tiny Coomnahorna River, serving quality pub fare like deep-fried…

  • Jack's Bakery

    Ring of Kerry

    Jack Healy bakes amazing artisan breads, and also serves killer coffee and beautiful sandwiches (using homemade pâtés) at this popular spot. There's no…

  • Caifé Cois Trá

    Skellig Ring

    At the Ballinskelligs Beach car park, locals flock to this beach-hut cafe and craft shop for their morning caffeine jolt or a slice of pizza. It hosts a…

  • Farmers Market

    Kenmare

    Stalls on the town square sell vegetables, cheese, honey, gourmet ice cream, bread, smoked salmon and other artisan produce during Kenmare's weekly…

  • Dooley's Seafood & Steakhouse

    Ring of Kerry

    Snazzy Dooley's, with grandstand views across the bay, serves with finesse what its name states: local lobster and 21-day dry-aged steaks are a speciality…

  • Blue Bull

    Ring of Kerry

    Pop into the Blue Bull, a perfect little old stone pub on the main square, for lunchtime staples like leek and Guinness sausages and mash, and dinner…

  • Village Kitchen

    Ring of Kerry

    Near the bridge, this family-run restaurant has been dishing up breakfast, lunch and dinner to locals and visitors alike for decades. The menu runs from…