Land to Sea

This has become one of two places that I always tell visitors to Dingle they need to dine at. Make reservations to avoid the disappointment of them being fully booked. The staff has always been amazing, and the sous chef stepped away to help the very busy wait staff at one point. It’s obvious this is a team effort from front to back. Go for the early bird menu, which is amazing value, and one of the reasons that I love this little place.

My husband and I spent two weeks traveling Ireland, throughout our entire trip, this was by far the best meal we had. We ordered the Wild Venison Pate and Heritage tomato salad with local goat cheese as a starter and the Kerry Lamb and Dingle Hake with asparagus as our mains. It was all so beautifully prepared, we almost didn't want to eat it! The quality of the ingredients, love and care behind each dish is evident. We finished our meal with the Burnt Baby Guinness; Baileys Creme Brulee and it was exceptional. We've been to many good restaurants all over the United States and Ireland, and this experience was one of a kind! The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, while still being very lovely and upscale. Very reasonably priced for how sensational the meal and the experience were! Julian is an incredible chef, and the staff was fantastic! We'd give this place 6/5 stars if it were available, best restaurant in Ireland, let alone Dingle. Do NOT miss your opportunity to eat here!

My husband and I must have gone to Land to Sea in Dingle at a very good time. We really enjoyed our meal and we did the tasting menu. Keep in mind that this was previously a Michelin star restaurant so the presentation is an important element and a tasting menu is meant to allow the diner to enjoy multiple dishes without feeling bloated. Portion size is not as important as taste and appearance which were fantastic during our meal. The waitstaff was a bit on the short side so we enjoyed a leisurely meal with reasonable pacing. Really fantastic meal so I feel bad if the kitchen and front of house were not up to par for other diners. I definitely recommend dining here if you want a special meal.

Three stars because we found Land to Sea significantly overrated given recommendations, and the combination of food quality, service and price. We went here on the basis of its Michelin recommendation, which in our experience has been usually very aligned with our tastes and expectations. This was a rare miss in this regards. The food was good, but nothing spectacular and overall sort of bland. This comment does not come from one "off dish", but cut across all 6 dishes we ordered. Moreover, the service and atmosphere was pretty standard. Like several other reviewers, and locals who we shared with afterward, we remain perplexed as to why this restaurant receives such high accolades. Frankly, we have had many better meals in the last few years across Ireland and elsewhere at a lower price. Indeed, there are at least two places within a few blocks in Dingle that meet this criteria. In the end, when asked for dessert and already confronted with overpricing, we opted for ice cream down the street.

What an incredible experience! The restaurant is beautiful, very cozy, and well decorated. The staff is attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The food was amazing!! Everything was decadent, flavorful, elegant, delicious, and unique. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take a picture of the dessert because we devoured it before I came to my senses. What a wonderful restaurant! You will certainly love it and be glad you gave it a chance! We will certainly be back when we visit Ireland again!!

Below average food. We tried the tasting menu. Most coursed were disappointing. The lamb was the most unappetising food I have ever seen in a restaurant. The lamb was well cooked. You couldn't really taste the venison because it was overpowered by everything else. The scallops were well cooked, but the apple was too sweet, and so was the lemon! I did like the mint jel and the pea shoots. The first three courses arrived within 20 minutes. Very speedy, customers need more time to enjoy.

Incredible food!! Everything tasted fresh and well thought out. I cannot recommend this enough.

This is a MUST dine! We were told by a couple on our tour that this was the best meal ever, and we made a reservation with high expectations. The food was out of sight! Service was fantastic. And I could actually hear my family and didn’t need to yell. My picky 14 year old ate everything and said she wanted to live in this restaurant. Don’t miss this place!

Everything! From the welcoming ambience, through dessert, everything was fabulous! Do not miss this place:)

Spectacularly delicious dinner along Main Street Dingle. Oysters were over the top! Our fish entrees likewise. Presentation, wow. All five star!!

Five stars are not enough. One of those truly memorable meals. Visually lovely, and exquisite flavors, perfectly cooked. We had squid, monkfish carpaccio, and a lovely piece of hake. As for vegetables (not usually a strong point in Irish restaurants) the greens were gently steamed. Who grows bok choy in Kerry? And the salad was nicely composed, fresh and nicely dressed. We almost never have dessert, but...fresh strawberries with a scoop of sorbet with shards of crunchy meringue flavored with mint. Well considered wine list, and not only are some wines available by the glass, but also by the carafe -- about two thirds of a bottle. Sometimes that's just the right amount for two. We had a graceful verdejo. Lovely service, lovely room. This is the place.

When in Dingle, there are an overwhelming number of choices for food. We were looking for an upscale restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. Our innkeeper mentioned Land to Sea, and that it was new but very nice. We were so glad we took a chance on a place without lots of reviews yet. They have a beautiful space that is chic and inviting without being too formal. The staff was attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable. And the food was excellent! For starters, we had the Crispy Squid, and a crabmeat salad special. Both were really nice. The presentation and use of flavorful sauces on each plate added to the experience, and the seafood was super fresh. For the main course, my husband had the braised lamb neck. We'd never tried that cut before but it was delicious and tender. And I had a special of a locally caught fish that was fantastic. We loved this place and wish we had it in our town. Check it out while it is still easy to get a reservation!

So many fabulous restaurants to pick from in Dingle, but we settled on this one for dinner tonight (made reservations last night). We started with the French onion soup--a special starter for the night. I am a French onion soup snob. It's one of my all-time favorite soups and I've tried it all over the world (including France). Many times, it's way too salty. This version was a bit different in that there was no melted cheese over the top. Instead they served it with an incredible, garlicky, cheesy, herby, piece of garlic toast. Delicious, and the melted cheese really wasn't missed. Unfortunately, the toast was gobbled before the picture was taken. Soup's flavor was among the best I've tried. Perfectly seasoned. First main was the cider-braised pork cheeks which were melt-in-your-mouth delectable--better than we had even anticipated. We thought they may be fatty like short ribs, but they were actually much leaner, Very different dish and I had to keep myself from licking the sauce/gravy off the plate, it was so tasty. Second main was the pan grilled hake in a champagne sauce. That was delicious too. The champagne sauce was perfectly balanced and a great accompaniment to the fish. The fish was perfectly cooked--not dry and not undercooked. Wonderful dish. Again, too full to consider dessert, but those ordered around us looked quite beautiful. Can definitely see why this is a Michelin-rated restaurant. The food is not hyped up, and seems very much deserving of their Michelin recognition.

Land to Sea is a gem in Dingle. They are definitely Michelin level. My wife's Seafood Chowder as a starter was amazing. My squid starter was very tasty. For dinner, my wife had an stunning John Dory in a saffron sauce. My lamb was by far the best I'd found In Ireland. The staff was on it, made great recommendations and was very personable. Look no further.