A. Caviston

No.1 Westview, Church Road, Greystones, Wicklow.

By now a stalwart of local community life, Amy Caviston and Shane Willis bring their inimitable passion for food, provenance and service to their stylish little shop, deli and cafe and the result is this wonderful emporium of all things artisan, local and delicious........

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Aqua Restaurant

1 West Pier, Howth, Co Dublin.

Charlie Smith and Richard Clery's Aqua restaurant located in the picturesque North Dublin fishing village of Howth, has the most spectacular views overlooking Howth Sound it’s neighbouring islands. Aqua is the perfect destination for visitors and locals alike to enjoy delicious simple cooking with an emphasis on fish and seafood, as fresh as it could possibly be.

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Blairs Inn

Cloghroe, Blarney, Co Cork.

In summer, the magnificent hanging baskets at the front of Blairs Inn are certain to catch your eye. On a cold, dark and wet winter’s evening, it’s the warmth of the wonderful coal fire that will not only entice you inside, but will keep you there. With one fire in the bar and a second in the restaurant, you’ll be warm and snug in no time. Appropriately, the restaurant is named The Snug. With the Blair brothers, Duncan and Richie, having now joined forces with their parents, Blairs Inn is a delightful haven.

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Cavistons Seafood Restaurant & Food Emporium

59 Glasthule Road, Glasthule, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

Based in the quaint south County Dublin village of Glasthule, Peter Caviston's 'Caviston’s Food Emporium', a landmark eatery, has been attracting custom from far and wide for almost 60 years! From its modest fish-shop origins, this family-run business has expanded to provide an impressive range of products spanning the seafood and delicatessen spectrum. For a culinary adventure par excellence, dine at Caviston’s Seafood Restaurant, where the atmosphere matches the food and true freshness, excellence and customer-satisfaction is always guaranteed.

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Cronin's Pub & Mad Fish Restaurant

1 Point Road, Crosshaven, Co Cork.

This landmark building, once a grand old hotel has been home to Sean & Thecla Cronin, their son Denis and daughter Joleen for over 40 years. The walls are adorned with historical artefacts, local art and maritime memorabilia reflecting Cronin’s avid sailing enthusiasts. But fabulous food is the order of the day at Cronins, Thecla’s fantastic cooking skills are showcased in her in her many famous dishes including her own recipe Seafood Chowder and fresh Oysters from nearby Oysterhaven. New to Cronin’s in the last couple of years is the funky styled Mad Fish restaurant, which not only serves but is also home to wealth of local artists exhibitions and. Denis’s menu is a fish mad frenzy presented in up beat style, and with the very best of everything local. Denis’s signature dish of Mad Fish - succulent chunks of fresh salmon, monkfish, whiting, mussels and whole Dublin Bay prawns in a light wine and cream sauce topped with golden crumbs is unmissable. And you won't go thirsty either there’s the full bar service in the lounge, and a substantial wine list in the restaurant, not to mention a full range of beer, wines and spirits, including a large selection of deluxe, blended and single malt Irish whiskeys. And if all of that is not enough for you Thecla's Gallery and Craft Shop just along the road has a lovely selection of handcrafted gifts, and will soon be stocking Denis' home made pickles, pates and relishes, in time for this year's summer season.

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Fishy Fishy Cafe

Pier Road, Kinsale, Co Cork.

Kinsale is a picturesque, traditional fishing village and at Fishy Fishy Cafe they pride themselves on using the best of local catch that is brought to their doorstep right on the shores of Kinsale Harbour. You could be fooled into thinking you are in California if you eat here on a sunny day as Martin Shanahan’s famous daytime restaurant is influenced by easy, West Coast living, from his time spent working there and enjoying the bounty of the region. This is a seafood lovers dream come true and a must do on the Cork culinary trail!

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O'Connors Seafood Restaurant

Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry, Co Cork.

It’s second time around for Patrick Kiely in O’Connors Seafood Restaurant in Bantry. He originally worked here as Head Chef but has now returned as owner and he has re-assembled the team that worked with him previously. This destination restaurant continues to maintain the very high standards that have seen it win a number of awards over the years. And as you’d expect with Bantry Bay just down the road, seafood is the freshest available.

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QC’s Seafood Restaurant, Bar & Townhouse

3 Main Street, Cahirciveen, Ring of Kerry, Co Kerry.

South-west Kerry is probably one of Ireland’s most travelled and most popular routes, particularly the Ring of Kerry. For many years, one of the nicest and best places to stop and eat has been in QCs Seafood Restaurant on the main street in Cahirciveen. Kate and Andrew Cooke opened the restaurant back in 2000 and have been one of the most popular on the ring ever since. Now, with the addition of five beautifully appointed bedrooms, there’s no need to rush your dinner to get to your B&B or hotel. You can relax by the wood-burning stove in the brand-new residents lounge before departing upstairs to a bedroom that can only be described as ‘unique’.

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Rising Tide Restaurant & Bar (The)

Glounthaune Village, Co. Cork

Glounthaune village is a pretty little secret on the boundaries of Cork City. The Rising Tide pub, nestled right at it’s heart, is a haven to escape to from city life, or when you want to find a special place worth taking a detour for. It’s waterside location on the river estuary takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Cork. Only a stone’s throw from the busy road east, but when you enter the village by narrow hedgerow lined lane, you really do get the feeling you are in another place entirely.

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White Gables Restaurant

Moycullen Village, Co Galway.

Ann and Kevin Dunne have very firmly established themselves on the destination restaurant on our culinary map. You’ll get a lovely warm feeling from the genuine welcome and cosy surroundings. Seafood features strongly on all menus and ingredients are locally sourced where possible and carefully chosen and all are cooked to perfection for you to enjoy.

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