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Chart House

Address: The Mall, Dingle Town, Co. Kerry
Phone: 066/915-2255

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

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

Fodor's Review:

Host Jim McCarthy is often found in the early evening leaning over the red half door of this low, cabinlike stone building. The exterior gives little hint of the spacious, cleverly lighted dining room within, nor of the beautiful pair of windows at the back that frame lovely views of Dingle Harbor's trawler fleet. Nautical artifacts, including an antique compass, complement the rusty-red walls and matching tablecloths. Have a drink at the smart little bar while studying the night's menu. The atmosphere is pleasantly informal, but both food and service are polished and professional. The signature starter is a phyllo parcel of Annascaul black pudding with chutney. Move on to roast cod fillet with a basil mash, or roast guinea fowl, served with a simple but perfectly judged port-wine jus. Finish the meal with a selection of Irish cheeses, served with a glass of port, or a homemade apple and clove tartlet with ginger-nut crumble and a glass of calvados.

Credit Cards: MC, V
Closed: Closed Jan.-mid-Feb., and Mon. and Tues. in Oct.-May (but call to confirm hrs Oct.-May). No lunch

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by janethamling from London on 4/3/07
Food, ambience and service could not be faulted by any of the 10 diners in our party. We shall all certainly return.