Restaurants in Killarney
Killarney has a number of good restaurants but we've chosen the ones that we think will truly enhance your trip.
- Irish
Bricin
Located above a craft store on Killarney’s main street, this is a long-standing favorite of the local dining scene. Bricin means “little trout” in Gaelic, and seafood is one of the strong points of their traditional Irish menu. Locally reared meat is also often on the menu, served…$$$Around Town - Modern European
Cellar One
The basement dining room here is either a wry, colorful design statement or just garishly camp. However, the food is an extremely successful mix of modern European dishes, Irish flavors, and the odd hint of something more exotic. You might opt for some spicy chickpea cakes to start,…$$Around Town - International
Kate Kearney’s Cottage
Unofficially considered the gateway to the Gap of Dunloe, this cheerful pub is hugely popular. It’s a little touristy (a dead giveaway is the in-house souvenir shop), but the atmosphere is upbeat and traditional, and the stick-to-your-ribs pub food is pretty tasty. The menu offers…$$Around Town - Irish
Molly Darcy’s
This popular pub on the outskirts of Killarney National Park is a festive spot. It’s quite touristy, so don’t come here looking for much in the way of authenticity, but the interior has oodles of rustic charm. The menu sticks to traditional pub food—fish and chips, catch of the day,…$$Around Town - International
Pay as You Please
Well this is interesting: a restaurant with no prices. Literally. Instead, you pay whatever you think the food is worth. The owners describe the concept as a “postmodern” restaurant; the hippie ethos is one reason it has attracted a lot of attention since opening in 2011. But the…$$Around Town - Seafood
Quinlan’s Seafood Bar
This casual eatery is where the locals go when they’re craving fish. With a seafood counter up front, selling straight from the boat, the fare here is simple and straightforward—fish and chips, with a light batter and a giant portion of chunky fries, come hot from the fryer. Have it…$Around Town - Irish
The Jarvey’s Rest
This popular pub is not nearly as old as it tries to appear, with a roomful of exposed beams and rows of tankards on the ceiling, as if any moment now a crowd of jolly drinkers might swipe them down and roar a drunken toast. But it has charm. The menu is crowd-pleasing stuff—a good…$$Around Town - Modern Irish
The Lake Room
The main restaurant at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel overlooks the Lower Lake, a special-occasion view if ever there was one—with sumptuous cooking to match. Local seafood is, of course, a specialty, with a constantly changing menu that might include Atlantic cod with orange poached…$$$Around Town - International
The Laurels
The menu at this busy pub in the center of Killarney is populist fare. Starters include deep-fried brie with red currant sauce and chicken wings, while entrees range from a generous steak served with peppercorn sauce and French fries to traditional Irish dishes such as Irish stew and…$$Around Town
