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 chicory, or halibut in a delightfully sweet vanilla butter. Meatier choices include Kerry beef, cooked to perfection, perhaps finished with blackcurrant jus. The wine list is excellent—if you’re having fish, try a glass of the fragrant Picpoul, a steal at €8. While this undoubtedly qualifies as fine dining, the staff cultivates a relaxed air. On our last visit, the waiter even ended the meal by showing us photos of his new puppy—it’s that kind of place.
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 chicory, or halibut in a delightfully sweet vanilla butter. Meatier choices include Kerry beef, cooked to perfection, perhaps finished with blackcurrant jus. The wine list is excellent—if you’re having fish, try a glass of the fragrant Picpoul, a steal at €8. While this undoubtedly qualifies as fine dining, the staff cultivates a relaxed air. On our last visit, the waiter even ended the meal by showing us photos of his new puppy—it’s that kind of place.
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