Neat service. Prompt friendly service, Best restaurant in kinsale from a local perspective. Pommes, Steak und Pfeffersauce sollte man dort gegessen haben. Great food and service - excellent lunch time views of Kinsale On a sunny day. Man Friday may please you with good oysters, hake and belly pork. One of the best restaurants in Kinsale. Man friday, Information of Man Friday, Restaurant in Kinsale (Cork). The room is freezing in the winter. We also. !, Lovely food in a lovely setting. Click here to sign up - it's free! Staff Absolutely excellent. Sehr zu empfehlen!!!! Do not book early. We will be back. The restaurant was fully booked but we were very comfortable in the outdoor terrace with log fire and heaters. 100% will be returning! The restaurant is called Man Friday because both the author of the story, Daniel Defoe, and the subject of same, Alexander Selkirk, sailed in and out of Kinsale. The meat eaters have not been forgotten either with great produce well prepared.. Good wide ranging wine list. An Absolutely incredible place to eat while in or near Kinsale! Was there over the weekend for my husband birthday and the girl who took the booking must have written down it was his birthday as he got candles and singing and everything. Druk bezocht restaurant. The staff is lovely and helpful. Foursquare 2022 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA, "Mary, the owner is adorable and very friendly and knowledgable. had a small issue that was rectified by efficient staff. Hours by store may differ. Parking is a bit of an issue, Absolutely gorgeous place, really nice good quality food and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Absolutely wonderful. Nice place. As usual the food was excellent. One thing one could always be sure of at Man Friday was the best of locally caught seafood. The early bird was well worth it. Hope to be back again soon. A nice place to relax outdoors on a sunny day like today. Go therethat's an order. Anytime I have been to Man Fridays I have had a great meal, and the staff have always been brilliant. Excellent food if not the best in Kinsale. Staff were amazing Good food as you would expect and very nice wait staff. Couldn't recommend this place any more.. They served complimentary bread and butter. And plenty of space between us and the next table. Anyway, to the food. Hands down the best meal I've had in Ireland, quite possibly the best meal I've EVER had! ", Created by Redmond Carroll28 items 1 follower, Created by erinsauce55 items 1 follower. Service was very very slow and it was only a Monday so mot busy. Ballymaloe-trained chef Daniel Horgan (33), has taken over the running of Man Friday, a Kinsale institution celebrating 40 years in business, from his father, Philip. Excellent friendly service and food out of this world. Rib eye steak was amazing. Very delightful experience! SM.13 Loved it there . this is a must ! Will recommend it to everyone. Hours by store may differ. Wonderful. Be sure to drop in to the Spaniard afterwards. We will definately return when were next in Kinsale. Service trs moyen ce soir l. we have it here at Mahon Point. The restaurant had a really lovely bunch of staff. Ribeye steak was divine! The locals love it very much. My one specific recommendation would be to have the chocolate torte if they have it. With a select menu, its great for a light lunch or dinner, or lounging with drinks. Some excellent views.itnwas crowded and a bit understaffed. Great straff and Great food. Couldn't fault the service or quality of food. Very good evening ! Service was 100% Thank you so much. Simply excellent right across the board lovely food and service second to none. Absolutely loved it!! SM.10 The turbo is very tasty. Location. Not as good as the old days staff fantastic I had the seafood platter it was very poor quality. Great food, great service! Seafood is the way to go here. Fantastic food and service at good value for money. The service was ok, so was the food. Food was lovely but one member of staff really let the place down, if you're going I hope you don't have her waiting on you, One of the best restaurants I've been to with amazing food and super staff, Had Sunday lunch in Man Friday's - really nice chowder but service was on the slow side. Went here recently for an anniversary meal. SM.4 Other services include: Weekly Farmers Market, Free Style Advisor Service, Drop in Creche, Free Parking and Direct Bus Routes. There is always a fantastic buzz to the place and great food to boot. Noi abbiamo deciso di prendere il menu "fisso" a 30 e siamo rimasti davvero soddisfatti, consiglio il crumblee di mele, davvero ottimo, (Translated) Good food. Perfect in every way. The food was amazing, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere along with great views of Kinsale harbour. Well worth 5 stars. The dishes are delicious. Our biggest disappointment was when we had to pay. Only suggestion I would make is a two course option for set menu, not everyone wants dessert. Service was excellent and wait staff were so courteous and helpful!! Frommer's experts recommend Man Friday, as they granted it 3 stars. Loved it. They also do a lovely herb crusted rack of new season lamb with red wine and rosemary jus and Duck Armagnac which is with a nectarine and Brandy sauce which is to die for. We were asked to produce our covid, all staff wore masks. Really nice restaurant. If I could give it 10 stars I would! We'll definitely be back again. I went here for my 30th 4 years ago and knew it would be brill but it was even better than l thought l would highly recommend this restaurant x. Close to the best steak I've ever had. Defoe came in 1690 as part of John Churchills expeditionary force to capture the harbours of Cork and Kinsale, and Selkirk sailed from Kinsale in 1703. Really tasty.. Everyone loved every dish.. Big portions, great menu and nice sheltered outdoor setting.. Would recommend.. Really nice staff and the food quality was amazing. Vegetables are included with main courses and are always lavish and scrumptious the gratin potatoes wow. Excellent wine. By the far the best restaurant Ive been in ever ! Horgan junior followed his Ballymaloe induction by working at several top London restaurants. Pour la vue sur mer mais pas la nuit :-) Excellent food service was ok from some fantastic from others, The food was fabulous. Super friendly staff, delicious food and yummmmmy desserts. Thanks to all at the restaurant. Had our first visit to Man Fridays yesterday and it was fantastic from start to finish. Quality of food consistently excellent. The restaurant and views were beautiful and the food excellent. Couldn't recommend it enough, Lovely food friendly staff and good atmosphere. Beautiful oudoor dining area with lovely view of Kinsale. The pork belly was really soft and juicy with just enough bite on the grilled parts! Friendly staff. Loved the pt starter and slow cooked pork belly! The staff was amazing and accommodating. Fabulous setting - what views! Make sure your information is up to date. (Original) Lovely place, great food. At this place, you can celebrate any event: a wedding, anniversary or birthday party. Prezzi un po' alti ma tutto molto buono. (Original) This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and youll feel great with their services, recommended 100%! Had dinner there Sunday evening with my husband and 3 daughters food was delicious and staff were excellent will definitely be back, Excellent service, amazing food, very welcoming. We went in on a very busy Thursday. It had to be the best ribeye steak I ever tasted. The Food is excellent, and the service is good,enjoyey the relaxed atmosphere.at Man Friday.. always amazing sorry I didn't get a picture , early bird menu 31 for 3 courses all delicious as always. To try tasty crme brle, ice cream and apple crumble is a truly good idea. Klasse Essen und die Pfeffersauce wow. Hidden gem in kinsale, a trek to get to but worth it. The food was really nice especially the dessert. Good whisky selection, beer is fresh. Service excellent and wine to suit all. Wow, wow, wow! 2022 Lucinda O'Sullivan | Website design and build. The food is very good and well prepared, great selection of wine as well. Kinsale Happy memories of Man Friday's over the years. My favourite restaurant in the world. (Translated) Very good. I loved this place. Somehow both light and rich. This restaurant is fantastic. We use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue. Vroeg gaan niet reserveren. I had the fish pie for main course, it was delicious. Back round music was lovely Surroundings /decor, Had a few things from the takeaway menu, the burgers are delicious, the Shanghai wings are beautiful and the truffle mayo . Expensive not good value for money. Pricing ok too. At this restaurant, you will be offered Irish cuisine. This restaurant has been in existence for at least 30 years Father now handing over to the Sony. Food could've can came bit faster, Couldn't fault it excellent service and value., 1st class experience from 1st bite (gorgeous brown bread) would recommend that you don't combine breaded mussels starter with seafood platter as platter also contains a generous portion of mussells super chilled evening combined with relaxing ambiance will definitely return and recommend to othets. One of my favourite meals ever. Ate here before several times and food always top notch. The food was great, and there was a lovely festive ambiance. Cinema and selected restaurants are open later. SM.0 SM.7 Great sea food. Cork Still great food, and tasteful extension out the back in these Covid times.. always worth a visit, excellent service Great location, great food, and super staff! Absolutely delightful restaurant. The hake and pork belly mains were delicious. We recommend!!!! (Original) Enjoyed a very good meal with friends. It was cooked to perfection. The food was fantastic and the service was just as good. Amazing food Order the Hot Kinsale fish platter as it has a generous portion of all of their local seafoods. Man Friday Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Kinsales most famous and popular restaurants, and indeed probably its oldest restaurant. The hake and mango salsa was amazing. The food was good, perhaps a few steaks over cooked but perhaps because of being a large order. Overall it was good. Can't wait to come back! Now, after 40 years in the biz, they handed over the reins to their son Daniel, who has cheffed in the coolest places in London and brought this fresh vibe home to Man Friday. Views were really nice for out door dining, brown bread was tops and food was absolutely delish!! Children friendly and great view while dining in terrace! Amazing food, fantastic staff, great atmosphere! Nice restaurant, nice food and good service, Has been consistently good for over 30 years, Food absolutely top class The food was very good,just had a little problem with my steak which they rectified straight away.the place was very comfortable plenty of space with a nice ambiance.The staff were 5 stars all the way, they couldn't do enough for you. I had a beer, which was also really good. Great food, friendly staff and beautiful setting. Service was good. Before we came down to Kinsale I did my homework re restaurants to book for dinner during our stay. It's about a 10 minute walk, uphill from the tourist office or get a taxi. Amazing place, the rack of lamb is a must try! The view over the bay is amazing. A return visit after about 5 or 6 years and boy was it was it. Cinema and selected restaurants are open later. Consistently great restaurant over a decade of visiting, doesn't get better in kinsale or even county cork. The menu was short (as it should be) and very hard to choose from and when the food arrived there was no disappointment. It was my 1st night out in 2 years so was very much looking forward to meet my 4 friends. We both had the Moroccan spiced lamb in mushroom starter and I had the fish with the mango salsa which was fresh and delicious. The price is definitely worth it ! Our experience was well worth the money. Don't leave without one! Steak was very good, very good wine selection, staff are excellent. Nice atmosphere, Delicious food place over looking Kinsale would recommend 100%, Great place, nice friendly staff and food is good. Great service, good value. There is a peaceful atmosphere and homey decor at this restaurant. Man FridayDaniel HorganScilly, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Co.Cork, Telephone: 021 477 2260Web: manfridaykinsale.ie. We will be back! A fantastic meal served by very friendly staff. EXCELLENT dinner!! Excellent!! Loved the decor but can't hugely rate food - it was OK but not great. Savage food, great value. According to the guests' opinions, prices are adequate. But to get back to the beginning. . You sort of feel you are escaping from reality for a few hours. We hadn't reserved a table but they got us one made up really quickly, it was my first time trying oysters, they were amazing! Bit pricey main was very good chowder only ok . Service was not great for a very large group that i brought there, nobody checked on our table during courses, had to ask constantly for service. SM.1 Very tasty! Tesco is open daily from 8am to 10pm. . Very pleasant visit. Followed by the sticky toffee pudding which was just as amazing as I'd hoped. SM.9 The waiting staff are very down to earth and efficient. Consistency and quality make this a must visit. All Covid procedures adhered to. We went for the early bird sitting at 5.30pm. The room was amazing with a beautiful big open fire. No complaints at all. Quality of meat, quantity of sides, steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare). An excellent combination for a nice evening. Such a nice place for a romantic dinner. Food to die for - lovely treat Thank you! Busy restaurant No excuses for poor dining quality. Great food, relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. I even forgot my phone and was so relieved to find they were minding it for me until I came back. You have to try the apple crumble for dessert! We went here for a birthday dinner and had a great time! Lovely views of the harbour. Food absolutely fabulous and jam packed of flavour. We decided to take the "fixed" menu for 30 and we were really satisfied, I recommend the apple crumblee, really good Drink the great lemonade, coffee or tea served here. I love everything about the place. Really nice room, nice atmosphere. Fab food. SM.6 Food did not come out at the same time, at dessert some of us were finished before all were served. I was disappointed of Bulman Pub in down hill near Charles fort not serving food after 5pm. Excellent food. Thank you very much! Excellent casual dining. There is a distinctly tropical feel to the place as you go down the palm covered walkway to the door before perching yourself on the palm tree stumps for a pre-dinner drink at the bar. This really is a lovely place to spend time with friends. Food was great - also very reasonable on the Early Bird. Restaurant Nice wine list. Typical bar The Spaniard in front Really great deal of 20 for 2 courses (during Kinsale food week). Excellent food and a great wine menu! Registered members enjoy free and full access to all my independent reviews, can post comments on reviewed hotels and restaurants and will receive regular updates and member-only offers. Really looking forward to going back again.. Excellent food and friendly efficient service. A Bucket List must. (Original) Lovely ambiance and very pleasant & efficient staff. Tasty local fish prepared with hearty sauces. Wonderful service, welcomed warmly from the off and put somewhere really helpful with space for our baby to crawl but also with the most amazing view. We had booked a table(glad we did), got a lovely table by the window with views of the harbour. Daniel Horgan, who has an impressive list of London restaurants on his CV, has taken over the kitchen at Man Friday in Kinsale. We enjoyed a nice evening as a team there. Probably the best meal I had in Kinsale. Goed eten. After a spell at home, he returned to London to assist former Petersham chef colleagues Amanda Partridge and Will Burrett opening Pear Tree Caf in Battersea Park. A kiszolgls kedves, gyors s tapasztalt szemlyzet. The staff could not have been any more helpful and friendlier. Got the duck which was delicious and huge! Will definitely be returning. The atmosphere is really cosy and warm. Beautiful lunch fabulous mussels and crab sandwich, Hasn't changed in 20 years but still a warm atmosphere and fantastic food in a beautiful location. Service and hospitality was top class, attentive and chatty in a busy restaurant. Will be back soon! Excellent food. Highly recommend this place. It was taken over in 1978 by Philip and Joss Horgan who ran a tight ship in the most welcoming and hospitabl way. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious! !!!!! (make sure to tell you are vegan in advance), Great food, service and views out on to Kinsale, Excellent food, great views of kinsale. Romantic This was my first visit since the corona virus lockdown. I enjoyed my afternoon on a lovely sunny day. Very nice food, great experience here. Excellent service and food, highly recommend it. Without any doubt Man Friday was a fantastic place to eat. Just didn't like the fact that the waitress laughed when she asked who ordered a blue steak (that she called rare). We found this out from a member of staff who told us with pride. A classic Kinsale restaurant. The menu was full of classics, really well cooked. I have had over the years cracking sole on the bone which for me is the King of Fish. Nette bediening. The waiting staff were very helpful and patient as we had a number of children with us. Service top notch had no booking but our table of 4 was accommodated. I have never had a bad experience in the Man Friday, always great food and service, that's why it is so popular! Awesome place and food was delicious!! The decor is really hip and cool and they also have a great terrace with stunning views. Es un lugar increble, en verdad que cada platillo es riqusimo, la carta es variada, no es tan barato (31 tres tiempos o 27; dos tiempos), pero en verdad vale mucho la pena, la vista es increble, puedes ver Kinsale y el restaurante tiene un toque acogedo, adems que el servicio es muy bueno. Back in Co Cork now for 18 months, he has opened Eden Caf in Dwyers Electrical at Forge Hill, near Cork airport, as well as taking over the reins at Man Friday. Great food, service, location and ambience. Felt fancy yet cozy. A helyiek nagyon szeretik. It has a great location overlooking Kinsales stunning inner harbour. I just ate too much. Very good, food was excellent, staff friendly and accommodating. Just fab, food yum,host delightful a true treasure of a place would be happy to recommend to my friends.xxxxx. A new outdoor dining terrace has opened at Man Friday in Kinsale. Lovely and comfortable, plenty heaters. Great food but the same be said about the service, man friday restaurant kinsale location . Great value early bird menu, So nice to eat there fab food very reasonable love staff well worth a visit, Brilliant view of the sea lovely outdoor eating are friendly staff and good bar. I ate here with my partner for an evening meal. Obviously the food is first class. Incredible food and excellent service. Can't wait to return. Fresh and delicious. We will be back, promise!!! Never disappointed.Delicious food.Great staff and lovely atmosphere. The food is excellent and the standards are the same today after all those years now problem in recommending for the best meal in Kinsale Co Cork . SM.8 Great value for Kinsale too. Everything was perfectly cooked and memorably delicious. We ate in the covered outdoor area at 8pm last night. A very nice place to be. Confit chicken salad with lambs lettuce, carrot, cucumber, sourdough croutons, mixed seeds and an aioli dressing at Man Friday. Highly recommended if you are in the area. Plenty choice of seafood! I can recommend the scampi and the turbot. We felt safe as well ,in regards to the covid restictions. (Translated) It is an incredible place, in truth that each dish is delicious, the menu is varied, it is not so cheap ( 31 three times or 27 two times), but it is really worth it, the view is incredible, you can see Kinsale and the restaurant have a cozy touch, plus the service is very good. Thank you, Fabulous menu. SM.12 Absolutely amazing experience at Man Friday; food was unreal, great atmosphere and views and staff were all really friendly and service was impeccable! SM.2 (Original) The restaurant underwent significant refurbishment between January and May, including the addition of a new bar and a terrace with views of the harbour, for al fresco dining. We were allowed time to relax after the meal. Best early bird available everyday. The owner did the beautiful paintings on the interior. As Irelands most sustainable shopping centre, , For everything you need for Back To School (and hopefully for you to get back to some normality!) Menu is extensive and good value options on the set menus. SM.5 Fab food and wonderful atmosphere!! Reservation a good idea. Would definitely recommend. The restaurant was full and all the virus protocols were carefully observed. Amazing food and fab service. Fashion, Film, Food, Fun, Thats The Point! parking is quite limited though. Very courteous and helpful staff. Apart from their beautiful seafood they do cracking sirloin and fillet steaks which you can have plain or au Poivre or with Bearnaise sauce or Bourguignonne sauce. Absolutely fantastic. Interesting interior as well! Perfect for fish and steak lovers. What a gem. Gave us window table overlooking harbour The nice staff at this spot can demonstrate how much they appreciate their visitors. Excellent meal last night at Man Friday, fantastic food and excellent Covid precautions. Best fish I ever tasted, staff were amazing, wine suggestion was spot on. Just eaten a wonderful meal served by lovely staff. Can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Plus use our free tools to find new customers. Opening hours:
6.00pm - 10.15pm
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New Irish
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23.00 - 31.95
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130. Oh what a hidden Jem. Here you can see the location, open hours, popular times, contact, photos and real reviews done by the users. Mahon Point Highlighted Among Sustainable Businesses In New Online Documentary. Spoke to other friends who have dined here and wondered about their experiences and I certainly got the impression that they were disappointed with their meal. Something for everyone. SM.11 Spent many nights here. Staff were busy but still amazing and attentive. Maybe a better experience with a small dinner party. Later on. Equally friendly and wonderful service during the lunch. If you are not into fish there is deep fried Brie with plum and Port sauce or maybe savourty mushrooms stuffed with a spiced lamb filling, pickled cucumber and an organic leaf salad. Can't beat the location either. Strongly recommended. The food is top notch and overall a lovely place to be. Highly recommended. Very good food and wonderful friendly service! The food here is top of the range whether you have crab au gratin to start or maybe a half dozen oysters. Absolutely gorgeous! Children menu was quite big! Food is OK nothing fancy. Attentive service. I'd certainly go back for a special occasion. It's a beautiful drive from Cork and if it's nice out sitting on the cover patio with a spectacular view is perfect! Never disappointed when we eat there, Good food brilliant view. Easily one of the top restaurants in Kinsale. It is now opening for lunch as well as dinner, with a menu of lighter salads and open sandwiches, as well as burgers beef and Hegartys Cheddar, as well as a calamari version with roast garlic aioli, jalapenos and rocket, served during the day, alongside some Man Friday customer favourites. Lots of well prepared fish dishes. Tastefully decorated in a relaxed setting. Very distinct entrance makes it feel like an occasion from the outset. The service is nice, fast and experienced staff. Wine and service. Great view from the terrace. Great place for Sunday lunch & amazing views over Kinsale, Only one vegetarian option. Day or night, Man Friday is a hard act to beat. Plenty of space, great background music and atmosphere. Very average service that night. Philip you have a fab restaurant, great food and paintings of which I would love to have brought 6 of them home with me. Excellent food, professional staff and a beautiful setting. Great food and service in a beautiful location with a lovely view.. Beautiful restaurant overlooking kinsale Bay, top class food and friendly staff. Oh and the views are just ok ;). With fab views of the water and an exciting, extensive menu to choose from, Rongcheng Chinese Rest more .