Stonechat Restaurant
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.4 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Irish, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
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CUISINES
Irish, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles718 reviews
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Mike
County Kerry13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 friends
Lucky to get a Saturday booking but welcomed warmly. Great buzz, nice tunes in background. Took a while for food to deliver but the restaurant was hopping. Shared super quality spicy Wings. Had a nice Chardonnay. I ordered fillet medium rare with onion/mushroom base with side of mash potato which I think Roger is famous for!! I’d rattle him a Michelin plaque on that alone. She had a beautifully crisp and hot pan-fried Sea Bass with light sides. Sublime. Against all rules we shared a Tiramusu, which we Googled to mean “a pick up”. It was delicious with perfect moisture and a nice vanilla ice to accompany. Service was lovely, warm and friendly. Particularly Caithriona and stand-in barman Karim. I have known chef Patron Roger all my life. There may be bias, but if you want wholesome food, competitively priced in a very casual surrounding, then check out Stonechat off High Street, Killarney. Happy to say, I never had a bad meal here.
Written 19 October 2024
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Dennis H
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
Looking for great food combined with a great atmosphere where your treated as one of the family then the Stonechat Restaurant is the place to go. We received a wonderful welcome from Laura and was shown to our table in the 'Naughty Corner'. My ribeye steak was cooked to perfection and my wife enjoyed a wonderful Irish stew. The service was friendly efficient with two wonderfully cooked plates of food delivered by staff who made you feel at home. So if you looking for some great food in a friendly environment then the Stonechat is the one for you. Just remember that don't open on Sunday as the sign said: 'That's for Jesus' and they don't open on Mondays as 'That's for Roger'. Dennis & Eileen Hylton
Written 2 September 2024
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BRIGITTE P
Saint-Erblon8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
Very good dinner. The fish and sea bass were delicious and served with good freshly roasted vegetables, and the desserts were delicious. The setting is pleasant and the staff very attentive. One of the best restaurants of our trip.
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Written 2 September 2023
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Stonechat Killarney
Merci 👍
Written 7 September 2023
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Storyteller603843
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 solo
I don’t recommend this restaurant because you may be disappointed like me. The lamb Irish Stew dish was with little small pieces of meet but with a lot of sauce and carrots. After spend 24 euros I was still hungry. The restaurant manager tells me that she will transfer the information to the cooker. End of the story. Be careful also on the price of the glass of white wine 8€ the Chardonnay.
Written 13 August 2024
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Ellen Clifford
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 family
I went here with my family for dinner very recently and the food was absolutely superb. There was a fantastic choice of different dishes on the menu and everything we ordered was very nice and very tasty! The inside of the restaurant is very nice with a very lovely atmosphere around the place. All the staff at the restaurant were very pleasant and very helpful. I will certainly be recommending anybody who is inside Killarney or in the nearby area to give this place a go. You certainly won't be disappointed. Great food! Great atmosphere! And great service. It really ticked all the boxes for us! We certainly hope to be back here soon again! 🍽 😃 😊 ❤️ ✔️💝 💛
Written 13 September 2024
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Michael F
Killarney49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 friends
The food was tasty and plentiful...but very tasty and well presented by an competent staff. The kitchen staff here know all about presenting a good satisfying meal in an intimate and romantic setting. Congratulations to all involved!
Written 13 April 2024
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Kerrin W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
We were in Killarney visiting family who have recently moved to Ireland. The group decided to look for a restaurant to have a nice meal out, and found this one in a side street off the main shopping areas. We booked and returned that evening, the dining was relaxed but the staff were very efficient, and the meal was enjoyed by the whole group of 8. The atmosphere in the restaurant was enjoyable, and we had a great night out. I remarked to the waitress that I had enjoyed one of the nicest steak’s that evening that I had eaten in a long time, hence putting up this review. We would definitely go back next time we visit.
Written 4 August 2024
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Aoife
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 couples
I don't know what to say. Every year we come back here for at least one or two occasions. This year we came for our anniversary and we couldn't have chosen any better. Start to finish absolutely MAGNIFICENT. Friendly welcome, we got alovely booth to make it romantic and intimate. Lovely atmosphere. It was tad busy when we came but we weren't waiting long for food either. Got two amaretto/dissarono sours and shortly after that we were served our starters. The food was gorgeous. Could not fault anything. I usually struggle on so many occasions as restaurants are limited in terms of vegetarian options but Stonechat has so many options I didn't know what to pick first. I went for the hummus with pita bread and himself had bruschetta. Very fresh, very tasty, nice presentation and a hearty portion. For mains he opted for the fillet steak which he loved - as I do not eat meat I couldn't comment but it looked like a good quality steak and it was cooked to his liking so we were both delighted as on so many occasions and in many restaurants his "medium rare" is rather medium and only so so, here however he was considering ordering another piece. I had the vegetarian stir fry - yummy, once again very fresh and tasty. I got extra side of fries which tasted great as well - u can tell they change oil regularly and it was splendid meal. We shared bannofii pie and had French coffees to finish off. When we got the bill, it was a nice surprise that the dessert was on the house as it was our anniversary, even when we asked to add it on our bill they insisted they wanted to treat us OK such a joyous occasion 😁❤️ Our waiterss Katerina was attentive and the girl is an asset to the Company. This place is definitely a place you have to visit. Amazing for vegetarians and coeliac.
Written 24 July 2024
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Roam667934
11 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 couples
This restaurant was recommended by an Ireland travel consultant (whose activity recommendations have been excellent), and we made a reservation weeks in advance. When we arrived we were stuck in a corner table in a room otherwise occupied by a large group. Service was cold… professional, but a bit rushed without a bit of warmth. Menu was not interesting and Food was adequate … but just adequate. Would not go out of my way for this one!
Written 18 August 2023
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Roger O'Donoghue
I guess we lost you when we put you in a corner ; we pride ourselves on our interactions with the customers; we have a very good team : sorry it didn't work out for you : have a safe and wonderful trip and we look forward to seeing you again , Roger
Written 19 August 2023
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Sandra M
Guildford59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
We stumbled across the Stonechat (a little side street off the high street) one evening and stopped for a drink outside (amaretto sours were amazing). The menu and interior looked interesting, so we booked for the following night (necessary in the summer when killarney town is busy). The interior is made up of little booths, so you felt very cosy and secluded. There was a good choice on the menu of meat, fish, and vegetarian (but not an overwhelming list, which always makes me suspicious). The service was perfect, just the right level of attention. Have not stopped recommending it since we visited. I'm just sorry we don't live closer to visit again
Written 27 October 2024
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JamieK87
Killarney84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 family
Recently celebrated a family birthday at Stonechat and we were blown away! Having eaten here multiple times before we knew what to expect, but Friday's visit far exceeded our already high expectations! It was a faultless visit from start to finish and the food as always was top class! Half the party had steaks all cooked to absolute perfection, and our vegetarian diner raved at the care and attention put into the meal in comparison to how most restaurants treat vegetarian food(I'm paraphrasing the veggie part as I had a steak)! The Bruschetta which my wife and I shared was delicious, and having tasted the seabass & the chicken supreme that was a special on Friday I can vouch for those too as being top class! The service was unreal as usual and we were treated like family friends by all the staff! Overall it was an outstanding experience, and it's refreshing to see a restaurant keep pricing consistent with the standard of food being served and the quality of service. Already planning our next visit to Stonechat!
Written 11 June 2023
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Aoife O
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 family
We had a beautiful meal over the weekend. Sea bass was cooked perfectly, really tasty. We also had lamb stew at our table it was lovely, lamb was tender, stew itself was delicious and good portion size. The staff were really good as well, very friendly and helpful. We loved the deserts and they told us they’re all homemade which is a rarity these days.
Written 19 June 2023
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Terriss M
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
I visited with my aunt and a friend on a Saturday evening. A delightful experience from start to finish. We have been sat in the "the bull**** corner" which was very amusing, we do talk a load of bull**** 😂 As a designated driver, I got a mocktail which was delicious with a fresh wedge of lime and mint. Overall a good selection of drinks and wine was available too. We didn't have a starter -> straight to the mains. I got the haloumi salad which was fresh, tasty and filling. A good portion for a main course, with delicious pomegranate jewels and strawberries. Very unique salad and importantly very very delicious. My aunt opted for same and could not be happier with her choice either. Our friend got the chicken tagliatelle served with garlic bread, which smelled amazing, and importantly, it was yummy and creamy. We shared their oreo/rum cheesecake which was divine. Very good combination of ingredients and once again a lovely hearty portion and most importantly a homemade dessert. Lovely atmosphere, good vibes, good music, friendly staff, exceptional service by our waitress Katerina. Also, it is nice to see the owner working in there as well, that is very rare and it shows he does care for his business, staff and customers too! When in Killarney, Stonechat is worth the visit and never disappoints!
Written 27 August 2023
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Stonechat Killarney
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review; we appreciate your feedback hopefully, we will get the pleasure of your company again!
Written 29 August 2023
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Helena
Killarney20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
This was a fantastic night ,good company great food and service with a friendly smile . Sampled on the night chicken wings hit but delicious , mushroom soup delicious and nutritious, steaks rub eye and fillet perfectly cooked to individuals tastes and juicy and plenty 😋 chicken stir fry my favourite, chicken special looked great and verdict was "its really hitting the spot " from a man that had cycled 175km in Ring of Kerry. 2 people had sticky toffee pudding it was so good not a word while eating 🤣special mention to Lauren and Cillian who served us and explained menu in detail .
Written 3 July 2023
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Excursion55231596099
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 family
Whenever we find ourselves in Killarney, there's one thing that's always at the top of our to-do list: dining at the Stonechat. This charming restaurant not only captivated us with its warm ambience but also left an indelible impression with its impeccable food and outstanding service. Upon entering the Stonechat Killarney, we were immediately greeted by the friendly and attentive staff who guided me to my table. The interior exuded an elegant yet cosy atmosphere, combining rustic charm with contemporary touches. The tasteful decor and soft lighting created an inviting space where we instantly felt relaxed. This establishment truly excels in every aspect, delivering a dining experience that is nothing short of top-class. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner, a celebratory meal, or simply a memorable culinary adventure, the Stonechat Killarney should be at the top of your list. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone in search of a truly remarkable dining experience in Killarney.
Written 29 June 2023
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