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The following restaurants have kindly sponsored us and we are pleased to recommend them to you:
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The Lansdowne HotelLansdowne Arms Hotel offers unique dining experiences here, from intimate to informal relaxed. The team of chefs led by Jeroen Langenegger serve freshly cooked, locally sourced food of a consistently high quality which along with friendly and welcoming service. There is a menu to suit every occasion and taste - from the informal and great value Bar Food Menu at the Thady Quill Bar to the extensive a la carte menu in the Quill Room Restaurant and the Poet Bar & Restaurant |
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Caseys, Brook Lane Hotel KenmareWhether you’re here as a guest or because it’s your favourite local restaurant, the dining options of Brook Lane Kenmare will always exceed your expectations. The creation of exquisite cuisine is the passion on show at each of our restaurants where we serve up a range of classic favourites with a modern twist. Whether you feel like nibbling on a club sandwich or indulging in a big hearty meal, our restaurant chef will rustle up something delicious to make your mouth water. We look forward to welcoming you to one of the finest of Kenmare restaurants here on the beautiful Ring of Kerry, Ireland.
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Packies RestaurantPackies is an informal restaurant that provides exceptional food in a lovely location. Martin Hallissey and his team have a policy of using fresh fish and shellfish delivered daily as well as organic produce. They believe that the secret to success is honest, clean cooking with genuine friendly and attentive service. House specialities include light, flaky crab cakes with tartar sauce; potato pancakes with garlic butter; rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic gravy; and their favourite - Irish stew. |
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Davitts KenmareWith its Art Deco theme, Davitt's restaurant is the epitome of style and comfort, where friendly and efficient staff are always on hand with a welcoming smile. All the dishes on our reasonably-priced á la carte menu are prepared using the finest local produce and we offer a large selection of fresh seafood dishes as well as locally reared lamb and beef, salads and pasta dishes. Our daily specials enhance the menu and we offer an extensive wine list
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The Purple HeatherGrainne O’Connell’s informal restaurant serves consistently good, simple, home-cooked food including well-made soups that come with home-baked breads, or salad made of organic greens with balsamic dressing. Main courses include seafood salads, vegetarian salads (cold and warm), pâtés including a delicious smoked salmon pâté plus a range of omelettes, sandwiches and open sandwiches (Cashel Blue cheese and walnut, perhaps, or crabmeat with salad) or Irish farmhouse cheeses (with a glass of L.B.V Offley port, if you like). |
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The HorseshoePerfect for a romantic dinner or enjoying the company of friends, The Horseshoe offers the perfect balance of culinary excellence and refinement in a lively and comfortable setting. House specialities include fish, steaks and of course, our signature Horseshoe ribs. |
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Tom Crean Fish & WineTom Crean Fish & Wine specialises in local seafood, organic and seasonal produce, as well lobsters and oysters fresh from the tank. Our mission is to provide our guests with the highest quality seafood, vegan or vegetarian dishes as well as steak, chicken, pork, duck etc and seasonal specialities simply or classically prepared at a fair price, in a friendly and casual environment. Awarded the 'Silver' grade by Green Tourism – we create wonderful creations of combinations of textures and flavours that are bound to whet your appetite. |
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PregoPrego on Henry Street specialises in food with an Italian flavour. Gerry and his team have a delicious range of pastas, pizzas and salads. There are also plenty of other choices on the menu. Prego also caters for evening meals and has a warm friendly candlelit ambiance. The staff are friendly and helpful, the food good and the coffee is great! |
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The CoachmansThe Coachmans Hotel in Kenmare "Dining & Music Experience" is renowned at home and abroad for its originality, incredible standard and unique atmosphere. Our guests are invited to a four course meal where the food is freshly prepared using the best of local produce. As Kenmare, is nestled between the hills and by the sea thus providing us with the best of local produce when it comes to ingredients from seafood to meat with Kerry lamb a speciality. |
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Foleys Guesthouse and RestaurantFoley's proudly serves traditional Irish and International cuisine, making us the ideal dining experience in Kenmare. We have in house seating for 90 persons and offer catering menus for parties and tour groups. Special menus and set price (Price Fixe) menus can be arranged with our staff. Great seasonal organic Irish food, fresh oysters, mussels & seafood from the Kenmare Bay, Wild Mountain Lamb, Prime Kerry Beef and fresh vegetables are served in a friendly atmosphere in one of the best restaurants in Kenmare. |
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JAM Cafe Bakery DeliAt Jam, we take our commitment to quality Irish food very seriously. All our fresh chicken, beef and pork is Irish produced and supplied, traceable from farm to fork. A skilled team of artisan bakers and chefs under the direction of Chef and Proprietor James Mulchrone make all Jam food; sweet, savoury and salads; in our own dedicated bakery in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Though we're serious about our food we hope you'll smile when you taste it! |
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Cafe MochaCafe Mocha has a view over the Kenmare Square and Park from the Large sofa in front the window. A small meeting place for tourists and locals. Besides their fine Coffees and Teas the Cafe serves a full Irish Breakfast all day. Their Blackboard Menu includes, a variety of sandwiches, melts, char grilled chicken and pancakes. In addition there is always a home made soup, breads and mouthwatering dessert things |
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Truffle PigOur mission is to provide freshly cooked food using quality ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. All of the bread, cakes, savouries and meals are made by hand in our kitchens on site and we are happy to accommodate special orders. Our food is available to eat in the cafe or take away with you. We pride ourselves on our range of artisan cheeses from near and far and as well as olives, salamis and more. You will always be served with a smile and we love to discuss and advise on your selection of cheeses and a taster is never refused.
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Cupán TaeWe hope that our tea shop will bring you a great deal of enjoyment as you sample our delicious cakes and savouries and sup something that gives you pleasure. We believe there is nothing better than to be somewhere warm and friendly having a nice chat with a nice bit of sweet and a nice cup of tea out of the pretty bone china cups that have been so generously given to us by some wonderful friends and our families. We hope you will enjoy your visit to Cupán Tae as much as we will enjoy seeing you. Come again you will always be welcome. |
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