The Mooring Restaurant

My worst dining experience of all time sadly. It took over an hour and ten minutes to get our food and we were the only people in the restaurant. The server was friendly, but seemed oblivious to the fact that an hour plus wait was a problem. The food was bland at best. Mrs. Paul makes the same quality fish and probably better. I will never eat here again. Extremely disappointed. Oh, and it’s really freakin’ dark.

This place used to be pretty good, but since they lost their old chef the place has gone straight downhill. We went for dinner a couple months ago and had a terrible meal. We decided to give it one more shot today for brunch and promised ourselves we would not return. The food was greasy and lousy. No one was there at peak brunch time which goes to show other locals have noticed the steady decline in quality. Even the server only charged us half price because she knew the quality was that bad. I still love the view, but with food that lousy and unsanitary conditions (flies everywhere) we will not be returning.

I really like this place. Floor to (very high) ceiling windows overlooking the picturesque yachts in the well kept marina Overlooking a grass lawn looking down at the marina and bay. Many boats come visiting. Great place to let the kids get rid of some energy while waiting for lunch to arrive. Food is very good, as is the service. Keep it simple though.
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Credit cards? Of course
Outdoor seating? Spectacular Marina view
Kids? Actually great for kids. Send them up to the bar to see the sea shells, in sand under glass. Never seen that before and it will keep them interested for a long time. Or, send them out to the huge lawn to play under watchful eyes from inside the restaurant or the deck.
Take out? Of course. Amazing pizza!
If you are in the area it is worth a visit.

Took my wife to dinner for Valentine’s Day dinner and had a wonderful dinner. They were having an awesome special for the weekend: A tapas, wine for two, two entrées, and desert for $ 50. You cannot beat it. We had the Crustinis for our tapas and it was delicious. My wife had the Chicken St Lucia and I had the Stuffed Salmon. Mine was a bit undercooked for my taste and was quickly remedied by the staff with a substitute dinner, the chicken. I should have just had that since it was delicious. We finished the dinner with a brownie type dessert which was as good as the dinner. It looks like we will be back for repeat visits.
The place is a little difficult to find but it is totally worth it. Kinsale is such a quaint little waterfront town deserving a visit.