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“Fantastic food and staff”
Review of Kingfisher Bistro

Kingfisher Bistro
Ranked #2 of 28 Restaurants in Carlingford
Cuisines: Irish
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Child-friendly, Business meetings
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours, Breakfast, Lunch, Delivery, Outdoor Seating, Reservations
Description: The Kingfisher Bistro has mastered the skill of being a very popular eating establishment in Carlingford and is celebrating 26 years in business. This is a tribute to the high quality of food that is provided and also to the dedication of staff and the loyalty of its customers. It is owned by brother and sister team Mark & Claire Woods. Over those years, this award winning restaurant offers a mix of European, Irish & Oriental dishes complimented with the best of local produce thus gaining a reputation for the finest of great food in Carlingford.
Reviewed 9 August 2021 via mobile

We went here on a Monday night, so it was quiet enough.

The genius is in the simplicity of the menu. There are a small number of options, but everything we had was superb

I had the two specials, mussels to start and Hake. The mussels were lovely, but the Hake was excellent, perfectly cooked, wonderful sauce with samphire, chickpeas and broccoli, and delicious Gratin potatoes as a side

Judi had chilli prawns to start, succulent and sumptuous and the Caesar salad starter as a main. I was so impressed with the salad, it’s a simple dish, but to do it that well takes real care and attention. 10 out of 10.

To finish we shared a hazelnut brownie with caramel sauce. It was incredible.

Claire and the staff were great, they really made the night.

Thanks! Super super dinner

Date of visit: August 2021
2  Thank alanwP5071PO
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Reviewed 4 July 2021

Fabulous. ...stopped here on our way to newry ....lovely setting ... gorgeous food and drink ... lovely staff and very efficient. ... spotless ... will definitely go back when we're in carling ford. .. it's a jem 😁😁😁

Date of visit: July 2021
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1  Thank Angm485
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Reviewed 15 June 2021 via mobile

Food was nice, presented well and staff were friendly. Lots of outdoor seating. Myself and my boyfriend loved our starters but mains were just ok

Date of visit: May 2021
Thank Sinéad D
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Reviewed 13 December 2020

Had a lovely meal tonight. Food was of a high standard, with lots of flavour. Definitely recommend.
Service was great , place was spotless. Will visit againn.
Thank you

Date of visit: December 2020
Thank melissamB4890FE
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Reviewed 2 December 2020

We have really enjoyed the great meals from this restaurant since the lockdown began in March. We have had regular wonderful date-night meals from the restaurant at home and have shared the pickup with another couple, they ate in their own home! Delicious steaks, seafood pastas and roasts, wonderful vegetables. I like to think I am being very sustainable when it is all prepared and cooked centrally; we are used to catering for bigger numbers for weekend meals and it is very hard to avoid food waste with smaller numbers of people even with great planning. So no waste here, every morsel is delicious. Well done Kingfisher Team. Even the pickup is enjoyable with the wonderful decor and hand-decorated #tree with its wooden decorations! The restaurant was a joy to visit even when it was only to collect with its lovely fairy-lit indoor tree decor. Keep up the good work and we really look forward to getting back to visit in person!

Date of visit: November 2020
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1  Thank EasyTreesie1000000
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