6 Killarney Restaurants Worth Visiting (and What to Order)
Killarney doesn’t mess around when it comes to food. Whether you’re after a slow braise, crispy duck or fresh-from-the-coast seafood, here are six local spots worth checking out — and exactly what to order when you get there.
The Sloe Berry Bar
Open: Mon–Sun, 12–9pm
Booking: Not needed
This place is laid-back, always lively, and the sort of spot you can walk into without a plan. Order the Tim Jones Steak Sandwich — thick-cut beef, grilled to just-charred, with zingy chimichurri tucked into toasted bread. It’s filling, no-fuss and perfect with a pint.
Murphy Browne’s Restaurant
Open: Mon–Sun, 5–9pm
Booking: Walk in or book ahead
There’s something timeless about a proper seafood chowder, and Murphy Browne’s does it right. Their Atlantic Seafood Chowder is rich, creamy, and full of local catch — prawns, mussels, maybe a chunk of haddock if you’re lucky. A solid choice after a cold day out.
Cronin’s Restaurant
Open: Weekdays from 4pm, Weekends from 3pm
Booking: Walk-ins welcome, booking available
Cronin’s is old-school in the best way. Cosy, local, and built around Irish favourites. The Crispy Silver Hill Duck is the dish to beat — golden skin, sweet orange glaze, and just enough sharpness from the honey. Pair it with mash or just dive in as is.
The Strawberry Tree Restaurant
Open: Daily, 6pm–9.30pm
Booking: No need to book
This one’s for the slow-cooked lovers. The Braised Irish Beef Cheeks fall apart the second your fork hits them. Served up with glazed carrots, green beans, silky mash and soft turnip. It’s rustic, rich and made for quiet evenings.
The Flesk Restaurant
Open: Every day from 5:30pm
Booking: Walk in or book
The Flesk is one of those places where the menu covers all the bases. Start with their Buffalo Chicken Wings if you’re craving heat, or go straight in with a bowl of Mussels and toasted bread for something lighter. It’s casual, easygoing, and ideal if you’re eating with a mixed group.
Kitty O Sé’s
Open: Daily
Booking: Booking advised
Lobster, scallops, crab claws — this is the spot for a proper seafood feast. The Seafood Platter is the move if you want to try a bit of everything. It’s fresh, plentiful and served in the kind of atmosphere where you’ll want to linger.
The Wrap Up
Whether you’re after a casual bite or something slow-cooked and comforting, Killarney delivers. These six spots offer a great mix of local ingredients, classic dishes and relaxed atmospheres — no dress code, no stress, just good food. Save this list, skip the guesswork, and enjoy eating your way through one of Ireland’s best-loved towns.