Top Restaurants in Valentia Island
Where to eat Irish food in Valentia Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Irish food in Valentia Island, Province of Munster, Ireland including O'Neill's The Point Seafood Bar, The Fisherman's Bar, Bridge Bar The, The Moorings Restaurant, Royal Valentia, Smugglers Cafe, Moorings @ Bridge Bar, The Fertha Bar & Restaurant, Boston's Bar & Restaurant, QC's Seafood Restaurant Bar and Townhouse
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10. QC's Seafood Restaurant Bar and Townhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 723 reviews
QC's won the prestigious award of BIM (Irish Fisheries Board) Seafood Restaurant of the Year in 2012. With Head Chef Eddy Gannon the food seems to just get better and our team of wait staff are as committed to making your dining experience as pleasurable
Reviewed By FromA2B
We have already provided a review of Q&Câs boutique hotel (which is excellent), but it would be just wrong to include the restaurant in the same narrative. It deserves a review all of its own.This is a delightful restaurant, the décor is marine themed, but not cluttered (as so many restaurants are). We were able to book a table for two at check-in, and were facilitated with an excellent table in the middle of the restaurant. Two things we wish to highlight. First, the food. The sizzling prawns were literally the best prawns I have ever tasted. The other main was Black Sole (one of the âSpecialsâ) and whilst cooked on the bone, the chef kindly agreed to de-bone it for us. The standard of food is exceptional. Second, the staff - young, energetic, dynamic, polite, courteous, engaging, professional, and effortlessly dealing with a very busy service. Thank you, this was a delightful dining experience.
9. Boston's Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By kmdub
Lovely pub with very pleasant and efficient staff who were friendly and attentive. The menu is ample for a small holiday village and the simple fish, chips and salad was delicious. People coming and going all evening helped with the atmosphere.
8. The Fertha Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By WeDreamOfTravel
Came here for dinner one evening and were seated quickly. The young waitress was a friendly blond lady who patiently answered our questions about their menu and whiskey in the area. She provided attentive service without hovering. She spared a few minutes to chat with us through the meal, and made us feel welcomed. She told us about the spring well that is inside the restaurant and took us to it to see. The food was quite good. Very well seasoned, prepared, and presented. Service was prompt but not rushed. The atmosphere seemed close, friendly, and very laid-back. People were having discussions, but the noise level was not deafening; you could HAVE a conversation. It felt comfortable, almost like the place belonged to someone we knew personally. This was one of my favorite restaurants on the entire 2-week trip.
7. Moorings @ Bridge Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Todd C
We had a wonderful dinner in March. The fish was fresh, you could see the boats that brought it in that day. The burger was big, juicy, and tasty. The service was good too.
6. Smugglers Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By belindal843
Party of 2 came in for lunch, the cafe was half full. and was offered a very small table part way across the entrance which would have barely held two plates. There were several larger tables spare with other parties of 2 occupying them. So I asked if we could have a larger table and was told by a very rude lady that she was saving the tables for groups of 4. At that we left! Very disappointed - very poor customer service - donât seem to want your custom - avoid!
5. Royal Valentia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By Jim G
We had lunch at Royal Valentia while staying at the nearby Spring Acre B & B. I like the Royal Valentiaâs Mission Statement: âTo provide quality and Value 30 paces from the Atlantic.â Our party split a burger and pizza. Service was swift and the food was good. The décor is what one would expect from a restaurant in a small town but elegant Irish hotel. The Royal Valentia provided a good start to our Valentia visit.
4. The Moorings Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 652 reviews
With the ocean's bounty at our doorstep, it comes as no surprise that seafood plays a large part in The Moorings cuisine. We are committed to only using the best quality produce,from the freshest fish and shellfish, to the choicest Irish beef and lamb and
Reviewed By MariaCawley
Had a delicious meal here. Main servings are huge, couldn't manage starter and main. Few things could make this place excellent; if ordering muscles, serve bowl for empty shells and bowl wkth hit water and lemon for cleaning fingers. If muscles come with a sauce, perhaps serve bread for dipping and spoon. If water vessel is empty and left at edge of table, refill without being asked. 3 fillets of sea bass probably too much. Extra dish of potatoes and veg served which wasn't touched as we had too much food. Really enjoyed meal overall.
3. Bridge Bar The
Overall Ratings
4 based on 603 reviews
The Bridge Bar at The Moorings, Portmagee is open all year round. Great food served all day with traditional music at weekends. Trips to Skellig Michael can be arranged and packages are available from April to September. Cois Cuain gift shop is open from
Reviewed By RichardN377
We enjoyed an excellent experience at this restaurant. We were a group of eight who went to this restaurant without reservations. Perhaps because it was Sunday, perhaps because it was the first week of September, however the restaurant was not overly busy although there was a crowd. Our waiter was Johnny and he did an excellent job in taking care of all of our needs. Within our group we enjoyed a variety of traditional Irish dishes as well as fish dishes. All of us were happy with their choices. The atmosphere is great Irish decor. An added bonus for us was a group of seven local musicians who came in and played live around 9:30 pm. I rate this as top notch both in meals and ambience. Service was great as well.
2. The Fisherman's Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 274 reviews
The Fishermanâs bar and Restaurant Portmagee. We are known as a lively traditional Irish pub with some of the best Sea food you are likely to eat. We are located at the pier in the heart of the fishing village of Portmagee.
Reviewed By HowlnBubba
When our tour stopped in town for lunch, we liked the look of this interesting place, located just across the street from the harbor. We were greeted and seated quickly by friendly staff. We both chose open crab sandwiches on soda bread (Not the soda bread you typically see on St. Patrick's Day in the US). They were excellent, with just enough mayonnaise to bind the plentiful pieces of crab. Prices are reasonable.
1. O'Neill's The Point Seafood Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 616 reviews
Reviewed By sharyls2019
Seafood and Irish coffee - a win win.Wait staff was very good. We went there twice in 2 weeks. The lobster was so good. The location, by the water, was a plus.
