Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant

We were staying 5min away from this place and it truly felt like the hidden gem of our trip to Ireland! Local crowd, amazing views and absolutely delicious food. We sat at the bar side since it was more casual, but they do have a restaurant that looks perfect for a night out or a celebratory dinner. The restaurant side menu is available at the bar. My boyfriend said it was the best seafood chowder he's ever had. I had the asparagus and goat cheese salad and was over the moon with it. We enjoyed it all so much we decided to get dessert too and we're not disappointed!! We thoroughly enjoyed it all and the experience!!

Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food is absolutely incredible, the staff are fantastic and the scenes are breath taking. Not to mention I had the best Espresso Martini I have had in my life. I would recommend to anyone in the area to travel down, particularly if you are a seafood fan. Can’t wait to come back.

Myself and my husband got married in Jacks in September 2024! From the start to finish, Brian and wedding Co-ordinater Pauline were absolutely amazing! The planning process was easy and smooth. We wanted a unique venue with great food, views of the sea and mountains and honestly couldn’t have chosen a better venue! Our guests said the food was one of the best they had at any wedding. Cod and Steaks cooked to perfection and amazing service! Thanks again to all the staff for such an amazing day!

Excellent meal for all 5 of us. Mainly a fish / seafood menu. Felt the starters were a bit pricy for what one got, but absolutely delicious, as we're the main courses.

What a simply incredible place. The view is only amazing. I was the Celebrant at Julie & James’ wedding. The venue is magical for a wedding, lunch or dinner. The food I had was fresh and imaginative. I didn’t get to try the local gin but it looked good. Thank you to Brian and his team.

A Truly Exceptional Experience - Again and Again I have been to Jack's several times over the years, but having our wedding reception there in May 2025 was a real testament to how special this place is - truly exceptional. The food has been consistently outstanding and the service is just as memorable - incredibly warm and professional. Nestled right by the beach, the views are breathtaking and elevate the entire experience. Watching the sunset with a pint of Guinness is just unbeatable. If you love seafood, stunning scenery, and warm hospitality, Jack’s isn’t just a recommendation - it’s a must.

We visited Jack's for New Year's Eve celebrations with with family. The set menu provided a great variety of options. I had scallops to start and the halibut for main which were both fantastic, the fresh fish accompanied with a great balance of flavours was presented brilliantly. The service was great, although it was a busy evening the staff were attentive, friendly and efficient, making sure we were taken care of throughout the night. The pianist at the start of the evening and throughout the meal created a lovely atmosphere while we were enjoying the meal. Thanks to Jack's for a lovely evening and I'm sure we will be returning soon.

A fine dining experience, well worth travelling an hour for. When you walk in, first impressions are that you're in another country pub but pass through the pub (they serve food here too), and you get to a very elegant dining room. Menu is not expansive, but given what we tasted, it doesn't need to be. Starters of queen scallops, with lemon beurre blanc, chorizo crumb, and smoked bacon were fantastic. Scallops were perfectly cooked, juicy, tender, and well complemented by everything else. Main of halibut was worth killing for. A substantial fillet of halibut perfectly cooked again, served with beurre blanc and crispy pancetta. Sides of carrot and green beans topped with toasted flaked almonds were excellent. Unfortunately, the white asparagus was tough and stringy to eat, and I'm not sure that the crushed, oven roasted new potatoes with sour cream was the most complementary accompaniment to such a stunning piece of fish. Dessert of Passion Fruit pannacotta was beautifully presented and was exactly the right texture. A great finish to a super meal. Service was excellent, attentive without being overpowering. A bill of €180 (including tip and 1/2 bottle of wine) was well worth it. I will definitely be back.

Great spot, good food, and incredible views on a clear day. There was 8 of us, we called ahead and they were able to have our food prepared before we arrived.

I read about this place in a guide book. So we planned a beach trip around it. When we arrived we realized they were closed. They were so kind to serve us pints in the back garden. We had a delightful time in this beautiful sunny spot right on the water. And the beer was delicious!

Very disappointed! Went there on 28/06/2017 and the meal was a very expensive disaster. We were expecting a quiet dinner sitting by a window looking at the lake. When we entered the dining room there were children on the mezzanine with parents. As we were being seated by the host a kid ran up and said, "Dad can I have some money?" After being seated and having drinks the children began running, jumping and screaming all over the place. Someone ushered the kids outside so we decided to stay and order our food. The decor is modern and very nice with tablecloths and cloth napkins but no sound attenuation. As our food arrived the children came back in and the noise commenced. We were seated within six meters of the piano and you couldn't hear it being played. Interestingly the adults were very loud trying to be heard above the din of the children. I mentioned to the host that this was the noisiest restaurant I'd ever been in, and my wife commented it was like being in a child care center. His response was, "It's a family gathering and so children should be included." No apologies. We ate one-half of our meals and left.

We frequent Jack's on our annual Ireland trip. From the traditional bar front with open fire and plenty of seating, to the ultra modern decor of the dining room complete with pianist, fabulous and consistent food, and near panoramic ocean views. The seafood chowder is some of the best around. Rich hearty and creamy. Assorted seafood throughout, however my favorite in the chowder is the chunks of moist, fresh, locally sourced wild Atlantic salmon. The tiger prawn are another favorite starter. Fried to perfection, plated beautifully and a house made Thai chilli sauce compliments the dish so well. Any, and I mean, any seafood on the menu will delight and impress all. The menu is frequently updated to keep the most fresh seasonal options available.

Great meal and great service. We popped in on a busy Saturday and they fit us in without a problem. We had salmon and halibut and both were delicious.

Truly one the best restaurant's in County Kerry high end food with wonderful fresh local produce. The traditional bar at the front of the dining area is a contrast to the ultra modern restaurant- amazing and spectacular views from the restaurant towards the Dingle peninsula - family friendly with great service- well worth a visit

Have been down to jacks in cromane a few times now, family celebration (moms 60th) a treat with one of the girls and a few nites at different functions and cannot fault this place!! The location is stunning and the food is amazing....as a lover of fish it is one of the best around! Another is The Point, renard but the atmosphere in jacks is something special..local bar to the front with live trad sesions and resident piano playet jp in thr restaurant. ...brian and his team do a superb job and made my moms 60th very special for us.....thanks guys...we will be back!!