Location: Blarney
Top Restaurants in Blarney
Blarney Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Blarney
Blarney (Irish: an Bhlarna, meaning "the little field") is a town and townland in County Cork, Ireland. It lies 8 km (5.0 mi) north-west of Cork and is famed as the site of Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone.
Things to do in Blarney
1. Liberty Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 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 brunch serving classics like Eggs Benedict and Eggs Florentine, to our lunch and dinner menus with a choice of burgers, salads and steaks. Our menus feature a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes and desserts. we offer a selection of vegan wines beers and cocktails. We stock soya and almond milk. For seafood lover we have number of seafood starters as well fresh fish dishes sourced from the nearby Cork English Market which change regularly with the seasons. Our steaks and burgers are from grass fed cattle, locally sourced from a local family farm belonging to our butcher
Reviewed By janiel - Meath
So good from beginning to end. The staff were so professional. The avacaddo salad which was fabulous. For mains we had lemon grilled chicken which was top quality and the cod special which was so fresh..The cheesecake and keylime pie were good. I can't wait to go back
2. Cafe Paradiso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 921 reviews
Reviewed By Hans W
No trip to Cork is complete without a visit to Cafe Paradiso. Consistently brilliant, innovative dishes based on fresh seasonal ingredients, great flavours and colours. Professional service and music at the right level. And a mean espresso. Highly recommended for vegetarians and beyond!
3. The Lemon Tree Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
The Lemon Tree Restaurant is part of the Blarney Castle Hotel and is ideally located on the village green of Blarney. It opens daily from 7.30Am till 11am for delicious home made breakfast with an excellent choice. If you are looking for a good breakfast- look no further as here it is. Lunch is served from 12 noon till 4.00Pm and Bar Food is available all day till 9.30Pm seven days a week. We have daily specials for Lunch and also Evening Specials. All of our produce are sourced locally where possible and we pride ourselves in offering value for money and good food. We cater for casual dining with friends, lunch, dinner, bar food, small parties, family occasions and other functions.
Reviewed By Mur40 - Pennsylvania
I was in Belleek with a tour group to visit Belleek Pottery store. I had extra time to explore so I walked around the town. I spotted The Lemon Tree Restaurant and I decided to eat lunch here. I was with a group of four....MoreDear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to post a review of having lunch in The Lemon Tree Restaurant which is part of Blarney Castle Hotel and that you enjoyed your lunch with us. With kind regards Una Forrest.
4. Christy's Grill Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Mark J - Leicester, England, United Kingdom
We ate a dinner in the bar and had 3 courses. I had chicken wings starter and was told by the waitress that they are fabulous. She was right....possibly the best chicken wings I've had anywhere! The steak mains were good and the dessert was lovely. All in all a really good meal. The staff were all really nice too.
5. Muskerry Arms Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 840 reviews
This Wonderfully Traditional Irish Pub & Restaurant offering Boutique Accommodation is located in the centre of the picturesque village of Blarney Co. Cork. A second generation family owned and run property offering a typical Irish welcome to all customers. The restaurant is focused on ensuring your visit is so memorable that you will be planning your next visit the minute you leave. The Muskerry Pub & Restaurant is open every day from 7.30am serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. You can decide to eat in our restaurant or in the bar, the choice is yours. The property has an Irish pub & restaurant serving the very best homemade food every day from 7.30am (9am Sundays) until late. Choose from a wide selection of options which are all cooked freshly for you by our experienced chef's. We cater for customers with dietary requirements such as gluten free or vegetarian. For your entertainment we have live Music every night & for Sports fans we have live Sports on 8 large screens plus Bingo every Wednesday evening. Special €20 restaurant promotion is now on which includes a main course, dessert, tea/coffee & a pint/glass of wine. This is Blarney's busiest & best loved Traditional Irish Pub & Restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you & promise you will enjoy the craic with locals & visitors alike.
Reviewed By agatwo - Cork City, Ireland
We discovered this Bar/Restaurant some years ago, when home on holiday, and since retiring we have visited at least once every couple of months, I did'nt review it for fear of jinxing it. however we had lunch there again today and my choice of warm chicken and prawn salad was as good as i'd remembered it, although i was torn between it and the sausage and mash which used to be my lunch dish of choice. The staff are friendly and on the ball and the cost is on a par with other lunch spots around the city, despite being in one of the most visited tourist spots in Ireland, a big plus from my point of view
6. The Old Mill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By btmcaleer
My wife, kids and extended family had a fantastic night in the Old Mill. We all really our enjoyed startes, mains and Deserts. I had the 10oz steak, cooked to perfection, garlic butter was so good and the sides were great also. Would highly recommend having a meal here and we will def be going back.
7. Mill restaurant Blarney
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
Its a large restaurant situated between the Blarney woolen mills shop and the Blarney woolen mill hotel. Seats around 300, buffet style. Mill wheel in restaurant and lg open fire.
Reviewed By Caroline D - Cork, Ireland
I recently visited The Mill restaurant in Blarney with my two Daughters and my granddaughter. It was packed to capacity and we were lucky to get a table.The menu was extensive. Two of us had soup which was potatoe celery and leek it was delicious. We had lovely chicken salad sandwiches which were tasty and fresh. You choose from the salad bar what you wanted in the Sandwich. My granddaughter had a ham and cheese Sandwich. My other Daughter had a salad and it looked delicious. The staff were nice and friendly and helpful.We enjoyed our visit and we will be back again.
8. Blairs Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By Pattidublin
A peat fire welcomes you in this comfortable country pub. The food, served in a separate restaurant area, is delicious. Wagyu bavette steak, wood pigeon, local seafood, steaks - all perfectly cooked and no shortage either! Blair's has an interesting wine list, carefully selected. Service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended and I hope I go back soon.
9. Tung Sing Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Phone Number 021 4274616
Reviewed By ThatMinxMandy - County Cork, Ireland
Let me begin by saying that the Tung Sing's food is not the problem here. Usually it's pretty great, though perhaps a little overpriced. My boyfriend LOVES their chicken curry and ribs and I've been known to eat enough of their special chow mein as would render me practically comatose for a good half hour afterwards. Also, their chocolate fudge cake? TO. DIE. FOR. Secondly, this is not a criticism of the restaurant space itself. It's adequately sized with pleasant views over Blarney and a nice atmosphere-particularly later in the evenings when they dim the lights and light the candles.
Unfortunately, the staff are not the most friendly. One of the waitresses-who is Asian-has never once smiled at us, despite us having been there several times. She is quite short in answering any questions about the dishes and, at one point, when asked if we could do half fried rice and half chips as a side, she flat out said no. No sense of being apologetic. This in addition to the fact that most other restaurants will be happy to accommodate little requests such as these.
A couple of times, when we've requested a window table, we've been met with the same sort of attitude from other staff members. There's never been any sense of compromise, it's more so a case of "No, suck it up". At one point, we were told that they COULDN'T reserve that particular table in advance. Despite the fact that, on the previous occasion, it was available because it had already been reserved. Weird...
Additionally, there's a particular member of staff (a teenage girl, by the sounds of it) who, almost always, when they are busy or when it is near to closing time, will answer the phone and pretend that there's a problem with the line. Want to enquire about a table on Valentine's night? Expect to hear "Hello Tung Sing Blarney!" followed by her interrupting you with "Hello Tung Sing Blarney?" several times as you try in vain to get a word in. You may argue that there may genuinely be a problem with the connection but, as I said, it seems to be the case any time they're a bit hectic or the few times we've called just prior to last orders (I get that they'd like to get out of there by 11pm but, even so, they could learn a thing or two from the Golden Panda, who have frequently taken orders ten minutes before closing). One evening, I called JUST after 10.30 (last orders) and spoke to an Irish woman. Despite having a very simple order, she too was adamant that they were done taking orders for the evening.
Finally, we've had multiple instances whereby they've gotten the take-out order wrong. We once got the special chow mein without the omlette (that's precisely what makes it special!) and were given the sauce in a trickle on top despite specifically asking for it in a separate tub. When we pointed this out a couple of days later, they offered a pretty insincere apology.
The food is amazing but, personally, for a warmer, more welcoming atmosphere, I'd look elsewhere.
10. Lantern House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Popshots - Cork, Ireland
This is a small Chinese restaurant in a small but well-known village on the outskirts of Cork City. We have eaten here many times and it is always worthwhile. On this recent visit, we opted for their early evening menu which, at €16.90 for three courses, is exceptional value. My main of duck was sadly, not available on the night, so I opted for prawns with ginger and spring onion. Very safe I know, but this was a really good dish, flavorful and appealing and generous - well done! Staff and service quiet and courteous, ambiance excellent. The wine list is small but adequate and prices are very reasonable. Altogether good food at great prices!
