The smoked duck breast was spot on&mdash;properly pink, decent fat render, and that cherry glaze actually cut through instead of just sitting there sweet. Cocktail list looked interesting but I stuck with a pint. Portion size was fair for the price. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back just for that duck again.

The castle view from our table was unreal &mdash; proper postcard stuff. Food was decent, nothing mind-blowing, but you&#39;re really paying for the setting. Enjoyed it though.

The lamb stew was spot on again&mdash;fall-apart tender, just like every other time I&#39;ve been here. That pie special was decent too, though the stew&#39;s the reason I keep coming back.

The lamb was tender and properly seasoned, no fuss. Room was quiet enough to actually enjoy it. Service got a bit lost at the end, but they were slammed.

The cod was done right, flaky and tender. The ceviche crostini were a nice little starter, fresh and zingy. They give you proper homemade bread with farm butter, which I always appreciate. Portion sizes were decent for the price, not huge but fair. Felt like they actually put thought into the menu. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Place has a decent vibe, staff were sound. Got the ribs though and they were a bit of a letdown&mdash;pretty bland, barely any sauce on them. Maybe I just picked wrong, but I&#39;d probably try something else next time.

The chicken Maryland is still as good as ever &mdash; proper old-school takeaway feel. Glad the new owner kept things simple.

Been coming here for a while now, and the chimichanga never lets me down. Got the pollo with mushrooms and sauce this time too, still solid. Place gets a bit loud inside, but the music keeps it lively. Good spot if you know what you&#39;re after.

Stopped in for dinner last week and ordered the fish of the day. Really fresh, cooked simply, no fuss. Got a window table which was nice for people-watching. Service was friendly enough, though we did wait a bit between courses. Portion size felt right for the price. I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The mix doner platter was a proper feast&mdash;lamb and chicken both tender, plenty of flavour. Sides were decent too. Finished with tiramisu, which was nicely balanced, not too sweet. Prices felt fair for what you get. Only thing is the place gets busy, so you might wait a bit for a table.

The tagliatelle al rag&ugrave; was proper Italian, not the usual tourist stuff. Reminded me of my nonna&#39;s cooking. Pasta had the right bite.

Stopped in for a late lunch and the lamb really caught my attention &mdash; cooked properly, still juicy, not overdone like most places do it. Staff were sound, no fuss. Menu&#39;s simple enough, nothing fancy, but that&#39;s grand. Place has a relaxed vibe, though it did get a bit busy around 1. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back for that lamb again.

The Penne Arrabbiata here is proper comfort food&mdash;you can tell they don&#39;t mess around with the ingredients. I popped in on a Saturday evening and there was live jazz playing, which made the whole place feel a bit special. Only thing is it got fairly busy, so we waited a little longer for the food. Still, I&#39;d go back for that pasta.

Taco fries were solid, really tasty. Chicken shawarma&#39;s pretty basic though, mostly purple cabbage, but still good. That 2-for-1 kebab deal between 12 and 4 is the real winner. Can&#39;t argue with that price.

The fish and chips were spot on &mdash; crispy batter, fresh fish. Sat on the terrace with a view of the water, which made the whole lunch feel a bit special.

Came for the match on the big screens, ended up staying for the food. The fish chowder was proper&mdash;creamy, plenty of fish, not just potato filler. Chicken salad was fresh too, decent size for the price. Place was busy but we got our order quick enough. Solid spot if you&#39;re after a bite with the game on.

Stumbled in here on a Tuesday night and it was packed. Live music was just starting up, proper cozy vibe. Staff were sound, got me a pint quick enough. Didn&#39;t try the food but the quiz night they had on looked like a laugh. Decent spot if you&#39;re after a proper local.

Stopped in before a show at the Opera House. Place was packed but they found us a table anyway. Had the pizza and fajitas, both were decent. Service was quick and the staff were sound. Nothing fancy but it did the job for a pre-theatre feed.

Bit of a wait to get served, but the sandwich itself was solid. Good bread, decent filling. Place feels more like a casual cafe than a 4-star hotel spot, which caught me off guard. Fine for a quick bite if you&#39;re in the area, just don&#39;t expect anything fancy.

The lamb shank was the standout &mdash; fell right off the bone, proper rich gravy. Had the chowder first, decent enough but a bit thin. Waiter mixed up our order but honestly didn&#39;t care, the main dish made up for it. Would go back just for that lamb.

The slow-roasted lamb was decent, but honestly the portions are what sold me. Generous for the price, and the chicken curry was a solid pick too.

The popcorn tofu at Koto was really good&mdash;crispy outside, soft inside. Portion sizes are generous too. I&#39;d go back just for that dish.

Stopped by for a late lunch and grabbed the grilled salmon with greens. Fish was fresh, flaky, not overcooked. That&rsquo;s the main thing for me&mdash;when a place gets the protein right, I&rsquo;m happy. Portion was decent too. Room was a bit warm near the window, but nothing a cold drink couldn&rsquo;t fix. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the area.

The sourdough toast was honestly the best I had while I was over&mdash;really decent for what you pay. Coffee&rsquo;s fine, nothing to write home about, but I didn&rsquo;t mind. Sat near the window, staff left me alone long enough to enjoy it. That&rsquo;s all I needed, really.

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The Best Restaurants in Kinsale

The River Club

Harty's Bar & Restaurant

The Castle Blackrock - Neighbourhood Restaurant

The Farmgate Cafe

Isaac's Restaurant

Jacques Restaurant

Barry's of Douglas Restaurant & Bar

Golden Fry

Cafe Mexicana

Liberty Grill

Nosta Restaurant

Marcello's

Mabel Crawford’s Bistro

Ristorante Rossini

Abrakebabra

Jacob's Ladder Restaurant

Collins Bar

The Bishopstown Bar & Restaurant

Luigi Malones Cork

Hayes Bar & Kitchen, Glandore

Grain and Grill Restaurant

The Wilton Old

Monk's Lane

The Auld Triangle

Spice Indian Cuisine

Koto

Blue Palace

Kingfisher Bar and Bistro

Café Gusto

B's Restaurant