Dining on the Dingle Peninsula; 'a truly wonderful experience'

by Marian O'Flaherty

Dining on the Dingle Peninsula is simply one of life's 'must-dos'; with award-winning restaurants, pubs and caf�s located throughout the length and breadth of the peninsula, there is something to suit every palette and indeed every budget. The world's most prestigious food critics agree that good food is something Dingle has become synonymous with. As a consequence you will find the Dingle Peninsula's restaurants and eateries regularly feature in the world's top food-guides, from the Bridgestone to the Michelin. Seafood is a particular speciality in Dingle - with the Atlantic Ocean on its door-step, fresh fish and shell-fish is delivered to restaurants on a daily basis.

The region is also acclaimed for its excellent meat and fresh dairy produce as agriculture is the one of the main-stays of the Dingle Peninsula's economy. The finest quality beef, steaks, lamb and pork are all raised and produced locally along with fresh, organic, locally sourced fruits and vegetables. Fine cheeses are cultivated locally and you find seasonal produce perpetually featuring on menu-boards around the Dingle Peninsula. It's all about taking the finest local produce and creating dishes that reflect the natural flavours of the food. As a consequence, the region has long attracted some of Europe's top chefs to practice their trade - and why wouldn't they with the finest ingredients at their disposal. In addition, local artisan chocolate-makers, bakeries and even ice-cream makers ensure that sweet-tooths are catered for. So whether its enjoying a pint of Guinness and a plate of fresh mussels in a local pub overlooking the sea, settling down to some coffee, cake or freshly basked scones and afternoon tea outside a local caf� or savouring the best Irish beef and a glass of fine wine in a candle-lit setting - dining on the Dingle Peninsula truly is a wonderful experience.

Good food speaks for itself and this is certainly true at Dingle's most exciting new Caf� and Restaurant, An Canteen. By utilising fresh seasonal produce, chef Niall � Conch�ir (pictured above) has created an exquisite menu which is sure to captivate even the most discerning gourmand. Serving a full menu from 12-9pm daily (as well as breakfast from 9am-12pm at the weekend), there is something sure to satisfy all tastes and indeed budgets. Head to An Canteen on Saturdays and Sundays to enjoy the best Irish Breakfast in town; using the best local produce everything is griddled rather than deep fried. This ensures amazing taste, and a much healthier alternative to the greasy fry-ups we may have become accustomed to! ... / ...

Danno's Restaurant & Bar - situated on Strand Street, just beside the scenic promenade of Dingle Pier - it is known far and wide as one of the town's best eateries and one of Dingle's best pubs. Danno's Restaurant & Bar is also the home of Rugby in West Kerry - it is not unusual to happen upon a member of the Munster Squad or an Irish rugby legend such as Mick Galwey sitting at the bar enjoying a pint. West Kerry rugby team Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne host a lot of their events here midst the beautifully appointed stone and wood bar and restaurant which is filled rugby memorabilia which is sure to interest any sports fan. However, the big talking point in Danno's has to be the food - proprietor, chef and local character Danno O'Keeffe is known far and wide for his delicious, honest, home-cooked food. Here you will find local produce at its very best - from home-made burgers cooked to order on the grill to traditional Fish and Chips (made using fresh fish off the boats nearby at Dingle Pier). ... / ...

The Stonehouse is one of the most unique restaurants in the world; situated on the world famous Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula, it overlooks the vast, blue, Atlantic Ocean and the Blasket Islands. This award winning restaurant serves excellent food in a genuine Irish 'stone house', the entire building is constructed in stone, in the time honoured tradition of the area. The Stonehouse is also adjacent to one of Ireland's most famous Celtic monoliths, Dunbeg Fort, which welcomes visitors from all conors of the earth every year. With such spectacular scenery and its unique stone-work surrounds, visiting the Stonehouse is an experience in itself - and that's before even begin to talk about its amazing menu! It is also a family-run restaurant, proprietors David Foran and Michelle Long-Foran and their team there to greet you. ... / ...

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The Dingle Peninsula's premier accommodation & visitor guide - dodingle.com - in conjunction with The Dingle Peninsula's online news-paper - dinglenews.com - is delighted to offer bars, restaurants and caf�s throughout the Dingle Peninsula the opportunity to present their dining services to a global audience for the coming season.

A number of promotional opportunities are currently available to those in the catering and hospitality industry including restaurant reviews, publication of menus, banner advertising plus the opportunity to have your premises professionally photographed if you so wish. Any pubs, restaurants and caf�s featured on dinglenews.com for the coming season will also be featured on dodingle.com - allowing patrons to avail of exposure on two of Dingle's most popular websites and reach of thousands of potential customers. Contact information and re-direction to your own website are also available and all businesses featured will also be included in online The Dingle Directory (dinglenews.com/directory). Exposure on the internet is essential in today's tourism industry - this promotional opportunity will allow potential customers to view seasonal menus, special offers, dining options for groups and special-occasion catering. It is also the ideal method to promote your dining services to a local, national and international audience in the blink of an eye.

For restaurant reviews and advertising opportunities contact info@dinglenews.com

All restaurant reviews will be viewable on both dodingle.com and dinglenews.com in their respective dedicated restaurant page.