The O’Keeffes have been in business here since 1885, and the present pub - which is exactly seven minutes walk from the marina - was built by chef Bryan O’Keeffe’s grandmother, in 1925.
Good food is available in both the cosy bar and the restaurant, which has earned a sound reputation in the area and includes an attractive conservatory dining area with views over the harbour.
Bryan is a member of the Panel of Chefs of Ireland and his style is traditional - “classic French with Irish popular cuisine”; seafood and meats are billed equally as specialities, although the range and quality of local fish and seafood offered make it predominantly a seafood destination.
Menus offer a wide choice of starters, ranging from oysters (when available) and Dingle Bay smoked salmon, to Tralee Bay fresh prawn cocktail and classic Cromane mussels ‘Ernie Evans’ style - and a choice of soups includes a creamy seafood chowder.
Main courses are organised by style and also include old favourites - steaks, half roast duckling with potato stuffing and orange & strawberry sauce - along with a very wide range of seafood dishes, leading off with lobster or grilled black (Dover) sole on the bone, when available, and including organic salmon alongside the locally landed wild produce such as monkfish, cod, scallops .
Unpretentious, moderately priced accommodation is offered in ten en-suite rooms (B&B €35, no ss).
Bar/restaurant Meals 5.30-10pm daily in season (bar food 2-10pm weekends). Children welcome. A la carte; house wines from €15. Phone ahead to check food service off-season. Closed Jan-Mar. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
