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Out of the Blue

Address: Waterside, beside pier, Dingle Town, Co. Kerry
Phone: 066/915-0811

Price range: $$$
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: An Daingean (Dingle Town)

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

Every fishing port should have a simple waterfront bistro like this one, serving the best seafood (owner Tim Mason won't open his tiny restaurant if there's no fresh-caught seafood available, which is almost never). Lobster, scallops, and crayfish are specialties, but also expect turbot, black sole, plaice, brill, monkfish, and even the humble pollock on the daily blackboard menu. Scottish chef Seamus MacDonald puts a modern twist on seafood classics, perhaps sole on the bone with almond cream, or John Dory with a pepper sauce and garlic eggplant. There's a short but well-chosen wine list, and a basic dessert selection.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: MC, V
Closed: Closed Wed. and mid-Nov.-Feb. No lunch Mon.-Sat.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by carnivore from Tipperary on 2/15/07
So busy we had to wait 3 days for a dinner booking. The seafood was exquisite.The very modest exterior is in contrast to the highest standards of food and service in a most pleasing ambiance.