Restaurants in Cork

We spent about two weeks in this city and ate at quite a few restaurants in Cork. These are some which we would highly recommend.

Restaurants & Cafes in Cork: Lunch

The Parlour Cafe: Cute little spot for brunch. Everything is very fresh and tasty.

The Parlour Cafe: Cute little spot for brunch. Everything is very fresh and tasty.

Farmgate Cafe: It is on top the English market. A fun little lunch to come have on a day that you are exploring the market

Farmgate Cafe: It is on top the English market. A fun little lunch to come have on a day that you are exploring the market

MYO Cafe: Cute little tea room with delicous pastries, yummy tea in a cozy atmosphere.

MYO Cafe: Cute little tea room with delicous pastries, yummy tea in a cozy atmosphere.


Restaurants in Cork: Dinner

Elbow Lane Brew & Smokehouse: One of the best steaks we’ve had in our lives. This is saying a lot! They do not take reservations and only have very few tables so you have to get here very early and put your name down! (ideally 5.30PM) and go hav…

Elbow Lane Brew & Smokehouse: One of the best steaks we’ve had in our lives. This is saying a lot! They do not take reservations and only have very few tables so you have to get here very early and put your name down! (ideally 5.30PM) and go have a drink at Meades 126 (see Cork drinks section)

Paradisio: A Vegetarian restaurant which is delicious. Every dish was better than the last!

Paradisio: A Vegetarian restaurant which is delicious. Every dish was better than the last!

The Spit Jack: Mostly known for their roasted porchetta and roast chicken! Delicious for lunch or dinner.

The Spit Jack: Mostly known for their roasted porchetta and roast chicken! Delicious for lunch or dinner.


West Cork Burger Company: Casual burger place which is perfect for late night food in Cork.

West Cork Burger Company: Casual burger place which is perfect for late night food in Cork.

Electric: Great spot for dinner if you are feeling for seafood! It is fresh and delicious. Also before dinner have a drink downstairs and order one of their many gin and tonics! (great time to try bertha’s revenge gin!)

Electric: Great spot for dinner if you are feeling for seafood! It is fresh and delicious. Also before dinner have a drink downstairs and order one of their many gin and tonics! (great time to try bertha’s revenge gin!)

Iberian Way: If you are feeling for tapas and wine go here. Fun, lively spot with yummy food!

Iberian Way: If you are feeling for tapas and wine go here. Fun, lively spot with yummy food!