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Cronins Restaurant

College Street, Killarney, Ireland
064 6630903
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Ranked #13 of 99 restaurants in Killarney
Price range: €7 - €24
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: History of Cronin’s RestaurantIn 1957 Johnny and Noreen Cronin opened a small lodging house down Clover Lane. Noreen who worked as a cook for a brief period in London decided to use her talents in the kitchen serving lunches for local factory worker. At the time it was quite a small operation with Noreen and Johnny doing the cooking the serving and the wash up . As time went by the Cronin family Grew and Sisters Joan, Katherine, Helen, Norma along with their brother Pat all began to work in the lodging house. In 1977 after realising the popularity of there lunches Johnny and Noreen took the decision to buy a small thatched cottage on College street and turn it into Cronins Restaurant. In 1996 Johnny and Noreen’s son Pat took over the business full time to ensure the family tradition continued. Today much has changed has changed in the Cronins but much of the ideals which Johnny and Norreen had when they first opened in 1957 remain the same , good quality food in a friendly family atmosphere, and with their children and grandchildren still working in the restaurant these ideals shall remain the same.
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New York City, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Cute, cozy little restaurant. Try the Shepherd's pie. It comes with a small side salad and a portion of fries (lots of potatoes in one sitting but it was worth it). They also have a pretty extensive wine list but I just couldn't pass up my pint of Guinness. Service was quick and friendly. No complaints here!

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Canberra
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88 reviews 88 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Great steak....cooked to perfection, and the salmon was wonderful as well. The waiting staff knew and did their jobs well. A really nice place

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Dublin, Ireland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

my wife and i had dinner in this restaurant last night (probably our fourth visit)and found it to be as always very good. nothing fancy decor or tablewise but very good food and very good service from our waitress helen, shes like a whirlwind getting guests seated, taking orders and serving tables all at the one time and making it... More

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Dublin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We ate here last Friday. The waitress was very attentive and the food was very nice. I had the sea bass which was a little on the small side but the veg and mashed potatoes were delicious. Good hearty food but nothing special.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Most amazing tripple toasted sandwiches ever!!! Great food stop off. Staff so friendly. Very good menu, suitable for all palates

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See 3 more reviews by Sandra H for Killarney
Donegal Town, Ireland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

A busy little restaurant. The atmosphere was very good. We wanted a small meal and both of us opted for two starters rater than a starter and main. No problem. Very good Minestrone and smoked salmon salad. Good value

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See 4 more reviews by hecoba for Killarney
Monterey, California
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46 reviews 46 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We had dinner here one night and like it so much we came back a second night during our week in Killarney. The food is good; I liked having the vegetables, cooked al dente, served in a separate dish. The service is warm and friendly. Nice ambience. A good mix of locals and visitors. The restaurant is on two floors... More

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See 3 more reviews by MCN-Travels for Killarney
Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Killarney, in my experience over the years, has a great variety of restaurants, both upscale and traditional friendly pubs serving excellent food. On my recent visit, preceded by recommendations of my b and b owner and others, I was anticipating a very good experience with the famous Kerry Lamb!! Always a highlight of trips to Ireland. This night my meal... More

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Norwich, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We came across Cronin's restaurant on a wet night in Killarney! Good atmosphere- we were lucky to get a table as it was very busy. Menu looked good and we weren't disappointed with our Cronin's burger- delicious- the service was excellent and the food freshly cooked. Last night on our trip would definitely return.

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See 3 more reviews by Kerrie S for Killarney
Boston, Massachusetts
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37 reviews 37 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We enjoyed a delicious meal at this casual but well kept establishment in the heart of downtown Killarney. We both ordered different salmon dishes that were well prepared, generous and well priced.

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