The Garden Bar & Terrace

Killarney Park Hotel & Garden Restaurant: A Shopper's Guide

As a frequent visitor, here’s my take on the Killarney Park Hotel and its various dining options. I've gathered insights from my own experiences and what I've observed, to provide a comprehensive guide.

Why You Should Visit:

• Exceptional Food Quality: You'll find consistently delicious food. The reviews highlight numerous positive experiences with dishes across the menu. Specifically, the "catch of the day" is a frequent winner.
• A Relaxed & Enjoyable Atmosphere: The Killarney Park Garden Restaurant and Garden Bar offer relaxed dining experiences. The ambience is frequently praised as being wonderful.
• Outstanding Service: Attentive and helpful servers are a hallmark here.
  • You can expect staff to be friendly and helpful from the moment you arrive.
  • Staff like Dominik are exceptionally efficient and knowledgeable about the dishes, even remembering orders.
  • Servers, such as Ruairi, demonstrate genuine care, going above and beyond. For example, assisting customers with mobility needs.
  • Many have noted that servers are attentive.
• Special Touches: The team shows great care. You might be surprised with an anniversary cake.
• Bread Selection: Consider starting with the bread selection, including the olive tepenade.
• Value for Money (Generally): Despite some price concerns noted below, many consider the value to be good, especially considering the service and quality.
• Spa Experience: The Spa offers relaxing treatments, such as pedicures.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives:

• Inconsistent Service: Be aware that service can be hit or miss, with some experiencing considerable delays, especially during busy times. Delays of up to 40 minutes for food are noted.
• Order Errors: There are accounts of incorrect orders being delivered, leading to further delays.
• Price Considerations:
  • You might find some dishes, such as the main course, not justifying the price.
  • The cost of wine can seem high; a bottle of house white might cost €46 without a wine list provided to compare costs.
• Portion Sizes: Be aware that starter portions, such as goat's cheese, may be small for the price (€18 for 3 small balls and 4 pieces of beetroot).
• Slow drink service: There are noted occasions where drinks may not be delivered efficiently, with orders being forgotten.
• Main Course Issues: There have been experiences where a main course did not meet expectations.