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    Cronins Restaurant

    967 Reviews
    #10 of 146 Restaurants in Killarney}
    €€ - €€€Irish, European, Vegetarian Friendly
    9 College Street, Killarney, Ireland
    +353 64 663 0903
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    Overview
    4.5
    967 reviews
    • Excellent62%
    • Very good29%
    • Average7%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “shepherds pie” (54 reviews)
    “pork steak” (9 reviews)
    “seafood trio” (9 reviews)
    Open Now
    12:15 - 21:30All hours
    CUISINES
    Irish, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    PRICE
    €€ - €€€
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    LOCATION
    9 College Street, Killarney, Ireland
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    1 - 10 of 806 reviews

    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Exactly what was needed.

    Excellent staff, food was very good. Desert was so nice. All 3 of us loved the desert. Would definitely call again.

    Thank Trevor O
    Reviewed yesterday
    GREAT DINNER

    We dines at Cronin's as a suggestion from the Friar's Glen B&B. What a dinner! We had the stuffed Lamb and is was fantastic. The food was like sitting down for a Holiday meal, special occasion type of dinner. Cooked perfectly - the lamb was...More

    Thank Steve R
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Good, although not memorable, food

    My wife and I had dinner at Cronin's about two weeks ago. If you're looking for a solid meal at reasonable prices, you can not go wrong with Cronin's. It is conveniently located in the heart of Killarney and offers a wide selection of "home...More

    Thank Bill A
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Delicious food!

    This is one of our favorite restaurants in Ireland! Our B and B host recommended it. Lots of locals eat here. Great dinner specials which included appetizers (Fried Brie was great!), entree and dessert. Everything was exceptional! We enjoyed the seafood chowder, lamb, and potatoes!

    Thank AJK103
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Great menu and food to match

    So glad we were fortunate enough to get in at around 8:45. Make reservations, we had none but put our name on a waiting list and went to Murphys for a drink. We had the shrimp salad with the freshest shrimp and delicious sauce. The...More

    Thank Fullbellies
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Tasty food & friendly hosts

    We were lucky to get a spot at 8.45 on a Wednesday night, so glad we did - good honest and very tasty food and a lovely atmosphere. The meal was made even better with a free dessert after we were overheard talking about our...More

    Thank JoanneB861102
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Very good for dinner- make a reservation!

    We were lucky to find Cronins on our recent stop in Killarney. It is a small, family-run restaurant right in the heart of the city. We arrived without a reservation and had about 1/2 hour wait, so we took the opportunity to have a drink...More

    Thank agoldman3
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great food and nice atmosphere.

    We picked this restaurant based on its good reviews and were very pleased with our choice. Between the four of us, we all had different entree and all the food was delicious. The food arrived piping hot and tasted great. Everything was fresh and flavourful....More

    Thank Katjo73
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Really nice home cooked food.

    Four of us visited here for tea. We had fish and chips, shepherds pie and chicken curry . All the meals were lovely and I would certainly recommend this restaurant.

    Thank Abbot1967
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Nice place, average Food

    The athmosphere is quite nice, small dining room, very cosy! The food is ok, but nothing special! Sides were prety boring and without imagination. In comparison to other irish dinging spots it was also a bit more expensive for lesser quality.

    Thank claude154
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    10 August 2016|
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    Hi Jamie, My best advice would be to contact Cronin's themselves as they would be the best placed to answer this question especially as it is a serious issue if there was any type of cross contamination. To be fair they are... More
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$9 - US$31
    Cuisine
    Irish, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi
    Good for
    Kids, Special Occasion Dining, Child-friendly, Local cuisine
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    17:00 - 21:30
    Monday
    12:15 - 21:30
    Tuesday
    12:15 - 21:30
    Wednesday
    12:15 - 21:30
    Thursday
    12:15 - 21:30
    Friday
    12:15 - 21:30
    Saturday
    12:15 - 21:30
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 9 College Street, Killarney, Ireland
    • Location: Europe  >  Ireland  >  Province of Munster  >  County Kerry  >  Killarney
    • Phone Number: +353 64 663 0903
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    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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