Stopped in for dinner last week and ordered the lobster bisque&mdash;honestly, it&rsquo;s been a while since a soup hit that hard. Rich, creamy, proper depth of flavour. I paired it with a glass of Sancerre and that combo alone made the night. Service was attentive without hovering. Place was a bit loud by 8pm, but I&rsquo;d still go back for that bisque.

Great spot for catching up with friends over food. Portions are proper and the flavours were spot on. Staff didn&#39;t rush us even when it got busy.

Solid pints, no question. Proper local feel to the place. Bar staff were sound, didn&#39;t have to wait long at all. Just a decent spot for a quiet one. Wish I lived closer, honestly.

Stopped in for dinner, wasn&#39;t sure what to expect. Seafood chowder was the move, proper thick and full of fish. Wine list is decent too, not crazy overpriced. Service was sound, friendly without hovering. Place has a nice warm vibe, easy to sit and chat for a while. Maybe a bit quiet for a Tuesday but that&#39;s on me.

Came in for the early bird menu and honestly, for the quality of the ingredients, the price is fair. Each dish had real care put into it. Not the cheapest spot, but you can tell where the money goes. I&#39;d come back for that menu again.

Stopped in for a coffee, stayed for the fruit scone&mdash;proper bakery texture, not too crumbly. Staff were friendly enough, place had a nice local buzz. Cake was decent too, though I&#39;d skip the coffee next time.

The seafood tower for two &mdash; that&rsquo;s the one to get. Oysters were cold and briny, prawns had a proper snap to them. Even the crab came out clean, no mess. The wine the waitress picked went well with it, though I wasn&rsquo;t paying much attention to that part. Just the food, really. Solid spot if you&rsquo;re after shellfish.

The veggie soup here was honestly the best I&rsquo;ve had in ages. Staff were really welcoming too, even took a minute to point out a few spots nearby worth checking out. Sat near the window, no rush at all. Just a lovely, easy lunch. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind going back if I&rsquo;m ever in the area again.

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The best restaurants in County Kerry

Revive Cafe and Wine Bar

No 52 High Street

Out of the Blue

Kool Scoops of Dingle

Paul Geaney's Bar & Restaurant

Kenmare Brewhouse

Petit Delice

Allo's Restaurant, Bar and Bistro

Quinlans Seafood Bar

The Half Door Restaurant

The Smugglers Inn

Lord Baker's

Smugglers Cafe

Kingdom 1795

The Brasserie The Europe Hotel & Resort

The Oyster Tavern Tralee Co.Kerry

The burger shack

Cafe Mocha

Kitty O’Sé’s Seafood and Grill Restaurant

The Coffee Pot Cafe

Sneem Hotel Restaurant

Hungry Knight

The Oaks Restaurant

The Old Anchor

Sailors Catch

Ballybunion Golf Club Restaurant

Sala Thai

Pat's Cafe Castleisland

Dooleys Seafood & Steak House

Dingle Pub