Man Friday

Man Friday Review

Yes, the name refers to Kinsale's alleged connection with the original Robinson Crusoe, Alexander Selkirk, for the town was reputedly his last port of call before shipwreck. Set about 1 km (½ mi) outside town, next to the Spaniard Inn on a hilltop overlooking the harbor, at dinner the restaurant focuses on steaks and seafood, prepared in an unpretentious Continental style. A lighter panini and tapas-style menu ($) is served at lunchtime. A rustic downhill walkway leads to a series of intimate interconnected rooms and a terrace. Their E25 early bird menu (5.30-7.30 Mon.-Fris, to 6.30 Sat. and all evening Sun.) is booked out most nights by savvy locals. The generous portions and the warm atmosphere make it the sort of place you'll want to revisit.