Hungry and in a hurry? Dingle Peninsula has a number of great take away and fast food outlets where you can order freshly cooked food to go. Favourites with summer holiday makers and late evening arrivals you can enjoy take out staples such as freshly caught fish and chips, locally farmed beef burgers and pizzas. After a long day exploring or relaxing nothing beats the satisfaction of a good take out meal.

Seafood is a speciality on the Dingle Peninsula and this is the place to really enjoy fish and shellfish. Fish and chips has become a bit of an art form in the area and can include a wide variety of fish cooked to perfection by skilled locals.

Check out the specials board in take away restaurants where you will often find monkfish, hake, prawns, haddock, squid or calamari - whatever the catch of the day brings in.  

Watch out for traditional take away staples such as hamburgers made from local grass fed beef.

Who can ever say no to a shared pizza? 

In recent years Dingle Peninsula has become renowned as a food and drink destination with Dingle Town a past winner of the Irish Restaurant Award ‘Foodie Town of Ireland’ which recognised Dingle for great dining experiences, and an active food culture. 

There is a wide variety of restaurants on the Peninsula with everything from very casual family restaurants to award winning gourmet dining experiences. Seafood is a speciality in this area with restaurants offering some of the best fresh fish and shellfish landed locally and cooked to perfection. Tender mountain reared lamb is another Dingle Peninsula favourite worth sampling - you won't be dissappointed.

Restaurants generally open from 6 - 11pm with some open for lunches mid-day and booking is recommended for evening service. Menus are displayed outside all restaurant premises.

Looking for an affordable place to get an amazing sandwich, some cold cut meat or artisan cheese? Find tasty treats both hot and cold great for a quick meal or gourmet picnic, baked cakes, pastries, scones, bread, soups and daily specials. Here are some great delis, sandwich bars and specialist food counters on the Dingle Peninsula where you can purchase some tasty treats, refill till the next stop on your journey or get some inspiring food treats to bring home.

Most Cafés on the Dingle Peninsula are small personal beverage and food businesses open daytime 9 or 10 am to 5 or 6pm. They are all very different in personality with their own specialities. Expect light food and lunch with some home baking, scones and cakes for treats. Service is usually quick and friendly. Some specialise in excellent baking or coffee and you will always be sure of a good cup of tea.

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