Gallagher's Seafood Restaurant
Murphy's Ice Cream Shop
John Benny's Pub Music SessionTommy O'Sullivan, Eilis Kennedy, John Benny
Spending ten days in Ireland, the majority on the Dingle Peninsula, we have gathered some thoughts on the Irish dining experience.
First, let us say that the pervasive impression that Irish food does not equate well with other culture's offerings just didn't hold true for us. We found that our dining experience was very enjoyable over all.
Ron made it his personal quest to identify the best bowl of Seafood Chowder available on the Peninsula. After many tastings over the 10 days, his number one choice was the chowder at John Benny's Pub, followed very closely by the offering at Ash's Pub.
Ann was up to her challenge of identifying the best slice of Irish Brown Bread. (Always served with soup and breakfast) Her favorite was served at a small pub in Ballyferriter. She claims her decision was based on their bread's sweetness and moist texture.
Hands down the best Ice Cream was served at Murphy's Ice Cream Shop. Only the freshest natural products go into their multitude of available flavors. Dona and Ron both found the "Cardamom Honey Ice Cream" to be unique and delicious! The ultimate test of any Ice Cream is Vanilla and Murphy's passes this test with flying colors.
All three travelers found that the best overall Pub dining on the Peninsula to be at John Benny's Pub. Their seafood offerings were particularly good. The two primary hits were the fish & chips and the lightly breaded pan fried Plaice (A flat fish similar to Sole). Add to the food, the pub's friendly service and the music of Eilis Kennedy & John Benny and you have a dining experience that is worth coming back to many times. And we did.
Best Meal In Ireland The best single meal we experienced was on our last evening in Ireland at Gallagher's Seafood Restaurant near the Bunratty Castle at Shannon, Co. Clare. This was continental style dining with superb fish and meat offerings served in French style sauces with delightful presentations. For dessert the Sticky Toffee Pudding was to die for.
First, let us say that the pervasive impression that Irish food does not equate well with other culture's offerings just didn't hold true for us. We found that our dining experience was very enjoyable over all.
Ron made it his personal quest to identify the best bowl of Seafood Chowder available on the Peninsula. After many tastings over the 10 days, his number one choice was the chowder at John Benny's Pub, followed very closely by the offering at Ash's Pub.
Ann was up to her challenge of identifying the best slice of Irish Brown Bread. (Always served with soup and breakfast) Her favorite was served at a small pub in Ballyferriter. She claims her decision was based on their bread's sweetness and moist texture.
Hands down the best Ice Cream was served at Murphy's Ice Cream Shop. Only the freshest natural products go into their multitude of available flavors. Dona and Ron both found the "Cardamom Honey Ice Cream" to be unique and delicious! The ultimate test of any Ice Cream is Vanilla and Murphy's passes this test with flying colors.
All three travelers found that the best overall Pub dining on the Peninsula to be at John Benny's Pub. Their seafood offerings were particularly good. The two primary hits were the fish & chips and the lightly breaded pan fried Plaice (A flat fish similar to Sole). Add to the food, the pub's friendly service and the music of Eilis Kennedy & John Benny and you have a dining experience that is worth coming back to many times. And we did.
Best Meal In Ireland The best single meal we experienced was on our last evening in Ireland at Gallagher's Seafood Restaurant near the Bunratty Castle at Shannon, Co. Clare. This was continental style dining with superb fish and meat offerings served in French style sauces with delightful presentations. For dessert the Sticky Toffee Pudding was to die for.
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