The Lobster | Waterville – Facebook
️ Huge congratulations to The Lobster, Waterville, Co. Kerry, winner of Best Food Pub at the Irish Pub Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Musgrave MarketPlace .
Jeffery Ng
Mussels in white wine – sauce is so well balanced, and mussels are small but plump and so full of the taste of the sea.
The batter of the fish and chips is so well prepared, and the fish is the thickest i have had. It was really good!
The seafood chowder was loaded with plenty of fish and mussels, and every spoon had sufficient bite. The chowder itself was very well flavoured, and certainly makes a good appetizer.
The servers were all friendly, prompt, and the food were served very promptly. Great place to dine!
… moreDaniel Leier
Had the stew and the fish n chips, both tasting amazing. The fries were insane
The Lobster is nicely decorated and invites to come down after our roadtrip. Service was great as well, very friendly 🙂
5/5 would come again
… morePhoto hop
This restaurant is brilliant for family or friend gatherings, my family and I have been going here for a few years. It has amazing views of the sea and the mountains surrounding Waterville and restaurant has outdoor seating if you want to look at the amazing view. The service is wonderful we had lovely and amazing people serving us, the time waiting for the food wasn’t along time, we got the food in good time . I go the rack of lamb and my mum got the sole , the presentation of the food is what you expect from a good restaurant, the lamb was just cooked right it was juicy and tender and it was seasoned well with the sauce , my mums dish , the fish was cooked very nicely , the fish was garnished with capers . Overall we left the restaurant with a good review and we will be coming back again next year .
… moreRon Schroeder
I liked a lot about this place but they had no lobster (the wrong season apparently). The food portions are fair, but I was really hungry so was left wanting after finishing my meal. Probably for the best since I did find the food delicious, bigger portions would have had me eat myself into obesity. About half of the food on offer is deep fried, but it is a pub.
… moreAbin Thomas
Please note their kitchen is not open at least until 3.30 pm and specials like lobsters only starts from 5. So if you going early there for a brunch or lunch please note it. We tried the fish and chips, sweet potatoes, chicken wings and beef burger, but they were all just Okay. Not the best but not bad.
… morePhilly2 anywhere
The best food in our three days in Ireland so far. My starters came after the entrees, but they were worth the wait. The mussels were delicious, the sauce became the dip for my family’s french fries. The goat cheese salad was also really good. The salmon was tasty and cooked well, the sauce complimented the salmon well. My daughter says her pasta was really good. The cups were also the best we’ve had in Ireland, so far.
… moreCarrie D
This was a welcome stop for a group hungry after touring the Ring of Kerry. Sunday roast was amazing, as were the fish and chips! Service was great and drinks cold.
… morerex n
Great tasting food! We were a bit confused at first when we came in as we saw a buffet style display on one end but it was later clarified what it was and how best to order. Location is in a perfect spot and kids were able to run around the beach/rock area afterwards to get out some energy. Seafood delicacy indeed and you cant go wrong here especially if hungry!
… moreNee Shen Ho
Paddywagon tour stopped at the town for lunch and recommended this place for lunch. They can serve food fast so we have time to go around town. They can also sit many people in the restaurant. Feels like this is the only restaurant in the town.
Guinness stew was great. Highly recommend. Fish and chips were average, nothing to shout about.
Menu is simple, helps them get food out fast. Good and fast service.
… moreTimothy Brennan
Fun family friendly and fair prices. Food was excellent. Servers kept you well informed. Lots of tables in a true Irish Pub. Even the owner comes around and checks in. When I return to Waterville, I will definitely eat again and suggest it to my traveling friends. It was greeting seeing small children eating at the tables next to older folks and everyone having a good time.
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