The Lime Tree Reviews

We had an exquisite night here. Mike and his team are incredibly personable and Mike loves to come out of the kitchen and meet and greet his punters, he is a lovely man. The setting is fab, and the building has a fantastic story. It was a rent collectors during English rule and then during the great hunger they gave out tickets to sail to America, not free I may add…you had to relinquish your property to the English landlords.
Enough about that… the food is excellent. The prawn cocktail is a throw back with modern flare. The catch of the day, Hake, was cooked perfectly, and the scallops were to die for. Love this place and highly recommend it.

One of the nicest meals we’ve ever had! The food was outstanding and I cannot compliment the staff highly enough. A lovely cosy atmosphere. We can’t wait to return!

Cosy winter dining at its absolute best ❄️🍽️

There’s something special about stumbling into the perfect restaurant on a cold, grey Irish evening — and The Lime Tree in Kenmare delivered exactly that.

From the moment you step inside, you’re wrapped in warmth. Think rustic stone walls, soft lighting, and that intimate, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night. Pure Kerry magic 🇮🇪

We began with a complimentary bread basket — homemade sourdough and brown bread with olive oil and tapenade. Simple, comforting, and exactly what you need to ease into a winter meal 🫒🍞

The duck croquette was a standout — confit duck leg with Asian slaw, pickled plums, and plum sauce. Crispy on the outside, rich on the inside, with that sweet-tangy plum cutting through perfectly 🦆

Then came The Lime Tree’s famous sticky chicken wings — glossy, saucy, and completely fall-off-the-bone. You can tell why they’ve earned their place on the menu 🔥

For mains, the Duo of Kerry Lamb stole the show. A beautifully pink rack of locally sourced lamb alongside a mini shepherd’s pie, finished with confit garlic and thyme jus. Two styles, one incredible dish — and a perfect showcase of what Kerry does best.

The pan-fried sirloin of Irish Hereford beef was equally satisfying — topped with crispy onions, confit shallot, and herb butter. Rich, classic, and exactly what you crave on a winter’s night.

If you’re ever in Kenmare when the temperature drops, this is where you want to be

Underwhelming experience despite high expectations
​We came here based on two strong recommendations, but unfortunately, the service, atmosphere, and main courses fell well short.
​We were seated on the upper floor, where service was virtually non-existent. We almost had to go downstairs just to place our order, and ultimately had to walk downstairs to pay after waiting over 10 minutes for someone to check on us.
​As for the food, the chicken wing sauce fell flat, and the main course arrived poorly cooked (well past the requested medium) and of mediocre quality. To their credit, the kitchen prepared a replacement that was an improvement, and the dessert was actually very good. However, between the slow service and food quality, the overall experience was quite disappointing.
I will not recommend this place.

The best meal on our 7 day trip along the Wild Atlantic Way
Excellent food, service and atmosphere.