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4 Of The Best Restaurants In Kilmore Quay

4 Of The Best Restaurants In Kilmore Quay

Despite its size, there’s some excellent restaurants in Kilmore Quay.

And, while some tend to get a lot of the attention online, you’ve several dining options dotted around the town.

From a casual fish and chips to a cosy sit-down meal, there’s some gorgeous Kilmore Quay restaurants on offer, as you’ll discover below.

The best restaurants in Kilmore Quay

Kilmore Quay

Photo left: Courtesy of Luke Myers (via Ireland’s Content Pool). Right: Shutterstock

The first section of our guide is filled with our favourite restaurants in Kilmore Quay – these are places that one or more of our team have eaten in.

Below, you’ll find everything from the popular Kehoe’s to the casual but exceptionally tasty Saltee Chipper.

1. The Saltee Chipper

Saltee Chipper

Photos via the Saltee Chipper
on FB

You’d be forgiven for thinking this is just another ‘fish n chip’ shop. But, once you’ve tasted the Saltee Chipper’s fish ‘n chips, you’ll understand why it has thousands (yes, thousands!) of positive reviews.

A friendly and informal affair, located opposite the quay, it’s the perfect pick-me-up when in Kilmore Quay. There’s also a restaurant if you fancy sitting down.

Don’t worry if the classic chip-shop fare isn’t to your tastes, they do also serve a selection of pizzas, burgers, chicken dishes, and sides that you can mix ‘n match to your delight – but, the beer-battered haddock is hard to beat!

This is one of the most popular restaurants in Kilmore Quay for good reason!

Related read: Check out our guide to 13 of the best things to do in Kilmore Quay (and nearby) this weekend

2. Mary Barry’s Bar

Mary Barry's Bar

Photos via Mary Barry’s Bar on FB

With aesthetics that are a cross between a moody old-world coach-inn and contemporary well-lit and airy seaside pub, Mary Barry’s Bar is a great spot for a quick informal meal with friends and family.

Sit at a table in the more formal dining room, or outside under the shade of a parasol, and order from their menu of classic pub fare.

Being this close to the seaside, you can expect to see fresh Haddock and Cod, or a ‘Retro’ prawn cocktail, along with a warm chicken salad or Mary’s own double beef burger!

3. Kehoe’s Pub & Parlour

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Locals and visitors alike love it with good reason. Whether you’re looking for a pint or a meal with your family and friends, Kehoe’s Pub & Parlour is going to satisfy both your thirst and your hunger.

The atmosphere is a mix of 90s themed gastro-pub and a relaxed but casual restaurant, making it ideal for lively and fun gatherings no matter the reason.

The menu has both pub classics and contemporary fusion dishes, including tiger prawns with garlic and spicy chorizo, or a Cajun chicken fillet burger, and the comforting Guinness and leek sausages with mash and gravy.

4. Coast Kilmore Quay

Coast Kilmore Quay Boutique Hotel

Photos via Booking.com

Set within one of the more popular hotels in Kilmore Quay, the bar and bistro offer a stylish menu that uses both the finest in local produce and the freshest seafood straight from Kilmore Quay.

The bar and bistro are more formal than other nearby venues, which adds to the atmosphere of sophistication and is ideal for important celebrations.

Where the menu is concerned, you can be guaranteed a memorable meal, with dishes like oven-roasted honey and mustard loin of bacon, the Prime of Roast beef, or pan-fried Atlantic salmon.

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