Murphy Blacks
Category: Restaurant
The Square Kilkee Co Clare
Tel:+353 (0)65 905 6854
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Murphy Blacks
Although the restaurant is quite modern, it is in a Victorian building and proprietors Cillian Murphy and Mary Redmond have retained period features to keep the authentic atmosphere of the existing pub.
Cillian is an ex-fishing skipper who ensures the freshest fish possible and the effort that goes into ensuring the best from suppliers shows, in succulent, well-flavoured food. He is in charge of front of house and Mary is the chef - a winning combination that has earned Murphy Blacks a reputation well beyond the immediate area.
Although menus have a leaning towards seafood - and specialities include crab tartlet and a superb main course of cannelloni of plaice - meat eaters are well catered for too. You'll find classics like rack of lamb and steaks, and there is always a vegetarian choice.
Desserts are home-made and the selection changes monthly.
A balanced, accessibly priced wine list includes a good choice of half bottles.
Seats 36 (outdoors, 12); children welcome (high chair); D Mon-Sat, 6-9pm; reservations advised; early bird €24.95 6-6.30pm. SC 10% on groups 6+. House wine €19.95. Closed Sun. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
Directions:
Centre of town
