
4.6 on Google from 2,905 reviews
Quinlans Seafood Bar at 14 Princes Street, Cork is known for fish and chips, seafood chowder, mussels and fresh fish landed by our own boats. Here is what guests have written about their meals.
What guests mention most
Topics mentioned in Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- fish and chips 188
- seafood chowder 57
- mussels 48
- hake 46
- crab claws 41
- squid 34
- sea bass 19
- fish cakes 16
- outdoor seating 11
- sticky toffee pudding 9
Guest reviews
Kevin J.
Google Local Guide
“Outstanding! Best scallops ever, great food, location, staff, all you could ask for in a wonderful restaurant. thank you ❤️”
Google review · 5 months agoDanica D.
“Just had dinner here and I must say it’s one of the best seafood restaurants we’ve been. Food is amazing! And our waiter is so nice, just forgot to ask her name.”
Google review · a month agoOanh
Google Local Guide
“We stopped by for lunch, and everything we got was so good. I really enjoyed the shrimps in toast.”
Google review · 3 months agoPeter D.
Google Local Guide
“We stopped here for lunch on a visit to Cork. There was a warm welcome and we were seated immediately. The menu is good and the choices wide ranging provided you like fish of course. Our server was excellent and attentive without being intrusive. The food when it came was well presented, perfectly cooked and exceeded our expectations. The tempura prawns were probably the best I've ever had. As ever, Irish hospitality is unfailingly generous and there was almost too much food but as it was so good, I managed to finish it!”
Google review · a month agoTM
Google Local Guide
“My family and I had an incredible experience in Quinlans Seafood Bar. We were quickly seated and reviewed informed recommendations on the wine list. The food came out so fast with the dedicated waiting staff checking on us during the course of our meal. The fish was perhaps the fresher i have ever had- plated beautifully. I cannot recommend Quinlans as a must go in Cork City”
Google review · 3 months agoEamon
“Visited Quinlans for the first on Thursday and it did not disappoint. The mussels were amazing and tasty as was the seafood chowder followed by a delicious poached pear. Excellent service from the server as well, the staff should be commended! Cant wait to revisit”
Google review · 7 months agoAysel G.
“I loved this place.. i just walked in for dinner without pre booking.. Lovely lady, [a member of staff], got me a table despite busy evening. I think i had the best oysters .. they were huge..!! And the salmon was delicious.. thank you very much.. this was first time in Cork and we will meet again..☘️☘️”
Google review · 9 months agoMichelle F.
Google Local Guide
“If you’re a seafood lover, this place is for you! Thoroughly loved the food in here. Every ingredient was handled with care and cooked to perfection. The service was excellent and the seating is very comfortable too. Will definitely visit again!”
Google review · 10 months agoStephen J.
“Really good seafood chowder and fish cakes. Our server was very accommodating as we had 4 adults and 4 young kids. Can recommend!”
Google review · 2 months agoPH
Google Local Guide
“Very nice fish place in Cork! Ordered the prawns as a starter. They were the best prawns I've ever had and had just the right amount of batter. The clam chowder is also very tasty and creamy. Had pan fried hake for the main, which was also great. I would definitely return!”
Google review · a year agoR W
Google Local Guide
“I just returned from a truly outstanding dinner at Quinlans. I found both the food and the service to be truly exceptional…”
Google review · 3 weeks agoReviews selected from Google, November 2026, with the time Google showed at that date. Reviewer names are shortened and staff names are replaced by their role.
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