Man Friday in Cork

A friend recommended Man Friday, and my wife and I loved the experience. We went on the early side for the three course dinner. It was some of the best seafood chowder I’ve had and my wife couldn’t stop commenting about how good the pork belly was. The nest dessert with ice cream and jam was lovely as well. We both felt is was one of the best meals we’ve had since being in Ireland for over a year. I’d highly recommend Man Friday. The service was exceptional and everybody seemed to be full of life.

We were there on Friday night had table booked however seemed to be a mess up with booking, . We were celebrating big birthday 4 adults 2 children, Way Over priced no vegetables or potatoes served with meat unless paid more, absolutely disgraceful prices..... no guinness gin awful and as for waitress with blue shirt, her lack of people skills was very apparent, marching us up and down the room in front of diners, i asked if we could have view she laughed and said no but theres a seat with lots of pictures around you!!!! How patronising was that. Ive should gave left then. not easy assessable for disability on good point was lovely waiter. Would NOT recommend at all. So over priced

Phenomenal service and food, a must dine location in Kinsale.

The food and waiting staff ...excellentA middle aged lady manager was quick to remind us that it was to be our drink of the evening and asked more than once to finish up. We were not the last people to leave the restaurant. A little bit annoyed,we paid good money

This is a great restaurant with a great menu and quality food. The team working there are amazing and make it the success it is. Cant wait to go back.

Best meal we had in Kinsale. Service is friendly and efficient. The ambiance is modern yet cozy with amazing views overlooking the water and the town beyond.The tasty appetizer was a lightly breaded brie with a salad and nut mix.The hake was cooked perfectly with crispy skin and served hot atop a creamy risotto with a basil oil drizzle and a parmesan crisp. It was delicious and fresh and creamy and comforting all rolled into one dish.The only odd thing was paying up by where you initially check in. There were people waiting to pay. People waiting to be seated. People going into the bathroom. People coming out of the bathroom. It created a bottleneck. There must be a reason for this procedure, but it took away from the dinner experience.Ironically, the cheapest meal we had in Kinsale, but definitely the best, so Im discounting the paying process as an odd fluke.

Our visit was excellent....the food and service was second to none.Well done .

Restaurant was buzzing, staff in great form too. Super evening dinner with great friends, Man Fridays is simply the best restaurant in Kinsale, in West Cork, in Co Cork, in Munster, in Ireland ......

Ate here tonight 5 star from start to finish. A little gem. Very reasonably priced.

An easy walk up the hill to this this very cool restaurant. Highly recommend the seafood but they have a great menu.

Fabulous meal! Not cheap but definitely worth it if you want something special. 💜 The steak, the fish all beautiful and the sides were fabulous!

Food was very tasty with terrific service and a nice view

Pove these guys. Good food good service friendly accomodating staff.You pay for the quality, but money well spent.

Really busy and with good reason. The food was made from high quality ingredients and was prepared perfectly. Chowder was rich with loads of seafood, and creamy while still tasting fresh. The salmon roll with prawn had generous amounts of juicy prawn. The lobster was cooked perfectly, as was the beef fillet. The wine list was on the mediocre side, although there were a couple of gems. Prices were on the higher side, although probably normal for Kinsale. Service was great.

A local had suggested Man Friday and are we glad we listened. Best risotto we have ever had-ever! So good. My husband had the grilled fish and I had the filet of beef and both were delicious. My steak was cooked perfectly. Our service was spot on too. 100 percent would recommended.

Beautiful spot and food was incredible, staff were so lovely asked, definitely be back!

Outstanding dinner spot, highly recommend. Probably one of the best dinners I’ve had in Ireland.

One of the Best restaurants in Kinsale I must say. Food is extremely delicious and is worth every penny. Staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs. The athmosphere is lovely and it was just chill out! Highly recommended!

Man Friday is more of a restaurant and not a pub. Food was upscale and very well done.Nice selection of wine.If you want a break from pubs it’s a nice night out.

Old favourite. Went for early bird on a Saturday night. Have to say fantastic value, very busy and great atmosphere. Highly recommended Man Friday- winter or summer

Absolutely amazing experience at Man Friday; food was unreal, great atmosphere and views and staff were all really friendly and service was impeccable! 100% will be returning!

Very cute location and interior, plus very good food. Highlight of the trip!

Oldest restaurant in Kinsale is what I was told , was not disappointed.From being greeted to the nice table outdoors with a view and fireplace were just great.The food also was fresh Sea Food .I had the Seafood Chowder and the Black Sea Bass .

Wait Staff lovely. Food was just OK. Not great. Avoid the fish pie. Had next to no fish in it, mainly mash potato. Very disappointed. When mentioned to manager she just said thats a pity. Ha. Wont be going back but enjoy the views if you do. Amazing over Kinsale.

Chose Man Friday of all the places to eat in Kinsale. The staff, views, cleanliness, were all fantastic. The food was amazing! We showed up in casual attire but ate and felt like we were dining at a five star fine dining establishment. Cannot say enough positives about our experience!

Delicious food!!! The ambience is nice and the staff very friendly but the highlight is absolutely the food! All the dishes we tried were really well balanced, savory and delicious! Highly recommended

Gorgeous food and lovely views. Really enjoyed our meal!

The food was top notch. We had scallops & the pork belly. & the rains came crashing down. After waiting for a cab, the restaurants owner drove us home. The wine list needs to be updated to reflect whats available

Super choice. Really lovely atmosphere with a friendly welcome. The menu and food were outstanding and the location is lovely. Very nice table out in the conservatory overlooking the inner harbour. I definitely recommend this place for any occasion really it is delightful.

From the moment we stepped inside Man Friday restaurant we had a wonderful experience. We didnt have a booking last night but Katie had a warm welcome and found us a table for three.We ordered the early Bird menu. The beautiful homemade treacle brown bread was absolutely delicious. Starters of seafood chowder and chicken liver pate were divine. Main courses were two hake on a bed of risotto and our friend had chicken supreme with mushroom accompaniement and mashed potato. For dessert we had Apple crumble, and two servings of meringue nest with raspberry coulis all served with vanilla ice cream.The staff were very busy and very polite and friendly. Our server was Damien and he was very helpful and service was outstanding. He told us that Man Friday deli is a sister company based in South Mall in Cork City and the brown bread can be purchased there.Overall a five star experience and will definitely be back. Thank you Man Friday.

I dont get the hype?!??? For the amount of money they charge, the food is very average. 10oz steak couldnt possibly be 10oz! I dont know if its sold as a "fine dining" restaurant but the food are meagre portions and I was hungry again after it.. Dont go there already hungry! Waiting staff are quiet nice but Id be pushed to go there again and spend my money.

Was here with a group of 8. The food was delicious and it was a really enjoyable atmosphere.However I was torn between leaving a 4 star or 2 star as one of the waitress on the night had such a bad attitude. She was unhelpful and argued with one of the guests over a wrong order as instead of just apologising.

Incredibly welcoming Restaurant, superb staff - especially Connie - food choice was excellent, service was superb and the food quality unbelievable! One of the best meals/ evening out we have had for a long time.We shall return! Well done Man Friday ! 5*.

Had the early bird dinner. Good Value...Beautiful setting, very attentive service...very ordinary menu and food, nothing special.

Service was amazing. Camille (sp?our server from Poland was a real highlight. Absolute gent. Food wasn’t the best I’ve had there but atmosphere great

Gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere. Staff are very well trained and also very friendly

Great service and fabulous, impeccable food! I dont think Ive ever eaten a meal where every single dish was perfect. My wife and I cant wait to go back! Heres what we ordered (starters only):Smoked Salmon rolls with local prawns served with organic leaf and pickled cucumber salad.Slow cooked beef and potato croquettes, saffron and garlic mayo, port jus.Crab and Pork spring rolls, tomato and cumin salsa.Deep fried Brie with plum and port sauce, pickled cucumber and caramelised walnuts.So pleased with our experience on that particular evening, 3 weeks ago.

Beautiful high quality food. Had the early bird - great selection with vegetarian and vegan options. The staff were very welcoming and very god fun, made it a very relaxed atmosphere.

A real delight to eat at this restaurant.The service was absolutely brilliant and the food was A1.Scallops pork belly Hake duck and oysters all available on the menus.It was so good we ate there 2 nights in a row.Early bird menus available which are great value.Covid certs checked on arrival by front of house.Many thanks to all the staff.Donnacha Ryan

Excellent food. The hake and pork belly mains were delicious. The restaurant was fully booked but we were very comfortable in the outdoor terrace with log fire and heaters. The early bird was well worth it.

Very disappointed as we had not eaten out in over two years. Sat in part of restaurant which was more like a cafe. Food was poorly presented and the steak and chips I would have cooked better at home. Previous trips to Man Fridays always excellent. Will not be going again.

We went here for a birthday dinner and had a great time! The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious! The sweet potato and ginger soup was divine! The pork belly was really soft and juicy with just enough bite on the grilled parts! Interesting interior as well!

Service was 100%Back round music was lovelyViews were really nice for out door dining, brown bread was tops and food was absolutely delish!!

I ate here with my partner for an evening meal. Tables were well spaced out, and seemed really COVID compliant. The menu was full of classics, really well cooked. Perfect for fish and steak lovers. Service and hospitality was top class, attentive and chatty in a busy restaurant. We will be back!

Food absolutely top classStaff were amazingGave us window table overlooking harbourRomanticFood to die for - lovely treatThank you so much

I loved this place. Such a nice place for a romantic dinner. Felt fancy yet cozy. They served complimentary bread and butter. Fresh and delicious. Ribeye steak was divine! Quality of meat, quantity of sides, steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare). No complaints at all. Loved the food, the ambiance, the servers (very polite). Highly recommend this place.

Location is exceptional, views from the outdoor area are worth experiencing on a sunny day. Menu is extensive and good value options on the set menus. Couldnt fault the service or quality of food

An Absolutely incredible place to eat while in or near Kinsale! Order the Hot Kinsale fish platter as it has a generous portion of all of their local seafoods. Its a beautiful drive from Cork and if its nice out sitting on the cover patio with a spectacular view is perfect!

Tasty local fish prepared with hearty sauces. If yourre in the mood for a good fish dish, well made with great flavors, man Friday is the place to go. The turbo is very tasty. Chiwders are also not to be missed. Highly recommended, we will definitely coming back

Over-hyped IMO. Food is OK nothing fancy. Very basic decor, toilet facilities badly need an upgrade. The food is not worth the prices they charge. The room is freezing in the winter.