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Discover Restaurants offering the best Irish food in Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. Plan to cross many bridges when in Cork. Ireland's third-largest city began life as an island and now spans both banks of the River Lee, with watery channels running beneath some of its main thoroughfares. The best way to experience this hilly southern seaport is on foot, following the signposted walking tour past St. Finn Barre's Cathedral and the riverside quadrangle of University College up the hill to red and white Shandon Church. Along the way, you'll meet plenty of the city's talkative residents.
Things to do in Cork
10. Gallaghers Gastro Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1636 reviews
Gallagher's Gastro Pub was reopened June 2013 & has steadily gained a reputation for high quality, Locally sourced cuisine.Serving Lunch, Evening Meals & Weekend brunch. Gallagher's has also quickly established itself as one of Corks top music Venues.
Reviewed By vrmesq67
We were very much looking forward to try this restaurant after reading the comments.... what a disappointment!!! we took both platters (meat and fish) and nothing was good. The seafood seemed to be frozen and re-heated and the meat dish was not good. Either the restaurant is living on its good comments and has let its standards down or it really need to do its menu again.The staff was however professional
9. Bull McCabe's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
Over the years Bull McCabe's on the Airport Road, Cork has built an enviable reputation for the quality of its good, wholesome food served in a warm traditional atmosphere. We count ourselves particularly lucky to have some of the finest foods on our door
Reviewed By FromWicklowTo
I found this pub/restaurant totally by accident. I had been travelling, with my two dogs, in a camper van along Cork's lovely coastline when I ran out of gas - including the spare - on a Saturday evening! A response to a frantic call for help directed me to Cork Gas, which is on Forge Hill Road, near Cork Airport, so I made my way there on Sunday so that I wouldn't be searching for it during rush hour on Monday morning. When I spotted the Bull McCabe's across the junction on the Cork airport road I decided to go there for dinner as I couldn't cook in the camper without gas. I also asked if it was possible that I could park up in their car park for the night so that I could get my gas first thing Monday. Let me be clear - this pub/restaurant does not allow camper vans to park there, as I discovered the following morning. But, because I was a woman driving solo, with two dogs, they allowed me to stay the night, gratis and graciously. I'm vegetarian and asked if I could have a veggie pizza and take it out to the van to eat. I got the best pizza I think I have ever eaten in my life - and possibly the biggest too! It was piled high with all sorts of colourful and delicious toppings, and, at just 11 euro, was so big that I couldn't eat breakfast or lunch the following day. And it was piping hot... Earlier, clients as well as staff had responded to my query as to where I could take the dogs for a good run with advice and directions to Blackrock Castle. It was good advice. The following morning, one of the extremely kind staff brought me out the black coffee (all I could manage after the pizza) so that I could drink it outside with my dogs - on leads, of course - beside me. They say food prepared with love and kindness tastes better. I suspect that the cooking skill that went into preparing that pizza would have tasted delicious no matter what - but the kindness I received there certainly added a very special flavour to it all. Again, I repeat, this pub does not allow camper vans to stay over: they were simply responding with kindness to a bit of an emergency. But, if you're driving a car, and you want delicious food, served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, I couldn't recommend this pub more highly. Thanks, Bull McCabes - you do Cork proud!
8. Liberty Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1715 reviews
At Liberty Grill, we serve brunch, lunch or dinner to our neighbours, fellow Corkonians, and visitors to our wonderful city. Our restaurant uses fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to prepare dishes with mostly New England influences. From our all-day brun
Reviewed By DouglasCheungbristol
Great choice of meat and seafood selections in this popular restaurant where we only got a table after 9pm! The portions are generous for your information! The serving staff are friendly and fast and the dining atmosphere was happy and upbeat - would go back again!
7. Market Lane
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3797 reviews
Market Lane is an award winning restaurant and bar over two floors that offers great food, amazing value and friendly service always. Where possible we use ingredients from The English Market and local artisan producers to make up our menu which has a wid
Reviewed By benfearnleyy_
The food was AMAZING and the staff were lovely. We were coming to Cork for my friends Ewan post cancer treatment treat with his dad and uncle. It was truly amazing
6. The SpitJack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 811 reviews
The SpitJack is a rotisserie concept and the first of its kind, offering only the highest quality Irish produce. All of our menus revolve around the rotisserie and we are opened from breakfast to bedtime. As well as enjoying a meal in our restaurant we al
Reviewed By blackgreen
This is familiar food (the sort my mother would make for a Sunday lunch) really taken up to another level (Sorry Mum!).I can't compliment the porchetta highly enough. Yes, it's roast pork with potatoes and broccoli, but not like you've experienced it before.The staff are all super-attentive, without being intrusive.I didn't have a dessert as I was so full at this point.The drinks list has plenty of imaginative cocktails and a decent selection of beer and cider. If I was to quibble at all, it's in relation to the wine list, which is a bit ordinary (South-West France, Iberia, New Zealand etc.) and doesn't have a huge amount to pair with pork (there's an Australian Riesling that would, but it comes in at a serious â¬42 per bottle), which is unfortunate for somewhere that does pork so well; a white from Alsace, Germany, Austria or Hungary would be a welcome addition to the list.
5. Quinlans Seafood Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 974 reviews
Quinlan's Seafood Bar in Cork City offers superbly fresh fish from the Cork and Kerry coast's at outstanding value. The freshness of our fish is unrivaled being delivered daily direct from our boats to the heart of Cork city every day. We offer a variety
Reviewed By Peter S
Really nice food from fish and chips to tasty fish dishes, very popular on the weekend so book, the whole menu is worth doing the scallops looked good and were popular on our table.Nice wine choice and save room for the third course.Hello Peter S,Thank you for your visit delighted that you enjoyed it.Regards,Liam.
4. Cafe Spresso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
A well located coffee shop/restaurant located close to the city center - A full Irish breakfast served all day, until midnight. We have also a large range of sandwiches, home made pastry, lunches and dinners with Irish, Polish and French dishes/recipes. W
Reviewed By genenurse
and we weren't disappointed. We were passing through Cork on our way from Tipperary to Kenny, and needed a place for a rest and some breakfast. Cafe Spresso is a charming little hole in the wall, run by one person. I've read several recent reviews talking about Thomas, but the morning we were there we were served by a young woman. She took our order, cooked it, and delivered it to our table. In between doing that, and waiting on other customers, she received a delivery of produce and dairy products, and sorted and put away the fairly large order. I think she might secretly be wonder woman. She was efficient, friendly and the food was wonderful.
3. Elbow Lane Brew and Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1110 reviews
Reviewed By Claimur
Great food. Lovely wine. The makings of this place is the staff. Attentive yet relaxed waiters. Chefs that you can see are preparing the food with great attention to detail. And the individual doing the wash up (you can also see this) was so diligent that it inspires confidence that everything done here was done to an excellent standard across the board. Well done to your team. Would recommend.
2. The Square Table
Overall Ratings
5 based on 206 reviews
At The Square Table the goal is to serve good quality, uncomplicated food that is locally sourced and served in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Twin sisters, Martina and Tricia Cronin, choose their suppliers from among local, artisan, small businesses
Reviewed By Irishfoodie100
I dined here last Friday night for a family birthday dinner. As a person that is very familiar with Blarney and consider myself somewhat of a foodie I cannot believe this gem escaped my radar until now. Wonderful service, fantastic food, lovely atmosphere, i could not rate it high enough. they even catered specifically off menu for one family member (requested in advance) and it no problem at all. Highly highly recommend. I had the crispy egg for starter and it was cooked to perfection. Hake for main with a delicious veloute. Everybody else sang praises about their orders.Thank you so much Martina and Tricia. We will be back!!!!!
What to do and see in Cork, Ireland: The Best Places and Tips
1. Gallaghers Gastro Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1636 reviews
Gallagher's Gastro Pub was reopened June 2013 & has steadily gained a reputation for high quality, Locally sourced cuisine.Serving Lunch, Evening Meals & Weekend brunch. Gallagher's has also quickly established itself as one of Corks top music Venues.
Reviewed By vrmesq67
We were very much looking forward to try this restaurant after reading the comments.... what a disappointment!!! we took both platters (meat and fish) and nothing was good. The seafood seemed to be frozen and re-heated and the meat dish was not good. Either the restaurant is living on its good comments and has let its standards down or it really need to do its menu again.The staff was however professional
