Location: Clonakilty
Top Restaurants in Clonakilty
Top 10 Irish food in Clonakilty, Province of Munster, Ireland
Find out what Irish restaurants to try in Clonakilty. Clonakilty (/ˈklɔːnæˌkɪltiː/; Irish: Cloich na Coillte, Clanna Chaoilte), sometimes shortened to Clon, is a town in County Cork, Ireland. The town is located at the head of the tidal Clonakilty Bay. The rural hinterland is used mainly for dairy farming. The town's population as of 2016 was 4,592. The town is a tourism hub in West Cork, and was recognised as the "Best Town in Europe" in 2017, and "Best Place of the Year" in 2017 by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Clonakilty is in the Cork South–West (Dáil Éireann) constituency, which has five seats.
Things to do in Clonakilty
10. Adrift at Dunmore House Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
New Restaurant relaunched since July 2018. Our Menus are carefully chosen using only produce from West and County Cork. We provide a West Cork fine-dining experience to all our guests at Adrift. We are delighted to have been awarded 'Best Hotel Restaurant
Reviewed By synnma
We dropped into the hotel for some food based on a family recommendation and we were not disappointed. The service was very friendly and welcoming and the choice on the menu was good. The five of us each had beautiful meals which were expertly presented and good value. Definitely one to visit if in the area
9. Dunes Pub and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
Lively bar and restaurant located at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa. Serving the best of local produce daily. Music at weekends.
Reviewed By Captain2007
Top class place. Top class food. Top class staff. Excellent indoor and outdoor seating. One of the best places in the country to eat and relax after a day at the beach! Highly recommended.
8. The Copper Pot Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 247 reviews
The Copper Pot Restaurant & Bar, open from 12 noon to 9.15pm Monday to Sunday, offers the very best of fish, beef, pork and poultry from West Cork suppliers,cooked with care and attention to deliver great dining options for our guests. Choose from light l
Reviewed By constantlylaura
Very central hotel, ideal if you were staying in Clon and wanted to walk around the town. We both had the chowder to start with, it was packed with plenty of fish, the consistency was nice & creamy, served with brown bread. For main I went for the fish & chips, my other half had the burger, both dishes were cooked just right and very good. This is a nice restaurant, reasonable priced with friendly staff and good food.Dear constantlylauraThank you for taking the time to pass on your feedback Im delighted that you enjoyed the meal and that the team took good care of you. Kind Regards Ian Finnan
7. De Barra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By b037
This was nice to go to and sit and have a drink passing through in the afternoon. The regulars and the bar men were very nice and there was good chat at the bar itself. (There were some tourists of the 'gee-whizz' loud type from further west in this hemisphere who made it difficult to hear people sitting beside you but that is a hazard of these nice towns. But how kind of them to share their most intimate details with us.)
6. Richys Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 664 reviews
Always using locally sourced produce you are gaurenteed you meal at Richys is top quality every time
Reviewed By martlovestrav
Richys has been our first choice in Clon for years. Our recent experience was terrible. Senior staff member spent the evening with friends. Two new staff clueless. On arrival showed to our table and requested water. Ten minutes later after 2 reminders water arrived. Bread delivered to table but no plates . After 40 minutes the starters arrived. 30 seconds later the same waitress delivered our main courses. Steak which was the best dish was overcooked but nice. Pizza was undercooked. Other main courses were just tasteless. Very very disappointed. Hi Martlovestrav,Thank you for taking time to post this review,can you kindly email use with the dates you were in so we can investigate further, [email protected],It seems like our team were not performing to there usual standards.I would like invite you back and have dinner with us once I can look back at the night in question.best regards richy
5. Molly's Cafe & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Marie H
My Husband tried here for a cuppa first, and came home raving it. Knew it was in town, but had never gone there. The two of us popped in for a snack subsequently, and it was delicious beyond expectations. We both had bruchetta . Amazingly fresh. Tomatoes were so tasty, and appeared just prepared. The staff are so lovely. A beautiful young girl, so pleasant and friendly with a wonderful demeanour. Will now be a regular spot for us.Don't pass it by, pop in and see for yourself. We really enjoyed.Many thanks for your glowing review. Yes we prepare all the food at the time of ordering. On occasion it may take a little time but the food is guaranteed freshly prepared. We work as a team so the staff love their job, and it shows. Thanks for taking the time to review Molly's Café and Wine bar. We hope to see you again soon. Dena O'Donovan proprietor.
4. Deasy's Pub & Fish Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By David M
There is not much more I can say about Deasy's from the last review I did in the Summer of 2018. We visited twice for dinner over the 5 days we were in Clonakilty a few weeks ago. It delivers a very intimate style service which when added to the excellent food from the kitchen, makes you want to come back many times. I will not single out any dish (some change every night) but you must try the Asian soup and the fish special (I had hake one night and salmon the second) is usually superb. All food is very fresh with virtually everything sourced locallyThe restaurant is difficult to access and parking is very restricted (although why would you drive unless you don't want to try some of the great wines and alcohol choices available to accompany the super food) !!! Booking is essential - particularly during the Summer. Also the restaurant/put is only open 4 nights a week. So if you are in the area do visit Deasy's. It is MILES ahead of anything else that is available in Clonakilty (and surrounds) - Sugan being a far away second.
3. Scannells Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Please note we only serve food Monday - Saturday from 12:00 until 16:00. On Friday evenings we offer a "light bites" menu from 17:30 until 21:00.
Reviewed By sharoncF9754KR
This is a lovely bar. The service is excellent and the food sublime. The menu is based on local ingredients. The seafood chowder is a particular favourite of my daughter and itâs more like a meal as itâs full of fish. My favourite is the chicken, pesto and sundried tomato sandwich on granary bread. They also have a nice wine list. This place is always full but the service is so good they will always accommodate youHi Sharon,Thank you so much for your excellent rating and very kind review. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience at Scannells and hope you join us for lunch again soon!
2. The Whale's Tail Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
The Whale's Tail Bistro is a family friendly restaurant located in Clonakilty. It is situated at the Waterfront, is neighbour to and part of the Clonakilty Distillery family. Serving lunch & evening meals, we cater for all diets and offer good value menus
Reviewed By Cathy_Galway
We enjoyed amazing food served with panache by staff who obviously enjoy their work!!! Well done. The early bird is fab value... only downside.... itâs a very high ceilinged venue which leads to it being noisy. Having said that I will go back!Thanks for your review Cathy, we are delighted you enjoyed your meal with us. We hope to see you back again soon!
Clonakilty Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Clonakilty
1. Mountain House Steak & Seafood Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 103 reviews
The Mountain House is a Steak & Seafood Bar along the Wild Atlantic Way. We serve a range of different wines and gins, along with gourmet coffees and tea. We have an outdoor heated eating area.
Reviewed By Luizinka
I visited Mountain House, Ardfield today. From the first glance it looked like your avarage gastropub, but it was anything but! I heard before that food is nice in here but when my plate arrived, my expectations were exceeded.Not only it looked like it came straight from some posh restaurant kitchen, it tasted heavenly. Scallops were cooked to perfection, and prawns with mango salsa... I am struggling to find words to describe that perfection. I was planning my next visit before even finishing my meal. I wish I could rate my visit today more then 5 stars. Simply amazing
