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Max's Wine Bar

48 Main Street, Kinsale, Ireland
021/477-2443
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Ranked #3 of 37 restaurants in Kinsale
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Cuisines: French, Irish
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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cork
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This is the best place to eat in Kinsale! The chef is a keen angler/spearfisher and knows where to source his vital ingrediants, food is true blue French. Not too rich and innundiated with sauces, the main taste is the main ingrediant.

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 via mobile

This was the best meal we had in Ireland since moving here 1.5yrs ago. Great food and service!

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San Francisco CA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

As "foodies" from a serious "foodie town" (San Francisco), dinning is always an important part of a trip. While we ate our share of so-so pub food on this trip, we also had our share of fine dining experiences. Frankly, the highly touted restaurants in London were a bit of a disappointment, as were some in Ireland. But Max's Wine... More

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Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We visit Max's regularly given that we live in the area. We have never had a bad experience here. The owners are French and Irish and this is evident in the attention to detail with the food .There is an early Bird, A La Carte and Specials each evening.And all are listed outside for all to see. Always a list... More

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Waterloo, Belgium
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We stayed in Kinsale, on our last day/night in Ireland, and we were recommended this restaurant by our hotel, the Friars lodge, and we were not let down, the service was relaxed, and very good, the food was excellent, very fresh, the wine list was top class, and our Sancerre was one of the best we have ever had, and... More

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Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Never a bad meal in 14 years! French/Irish menu is always fresh and different, seafood excellent and rack of lamb is the best in town.

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california
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We had heard all about Fishy Fishy, but Max's was an undiscovered delight that came recommended by our B&B hosts. We were so glad we stopped to eat here -- the food was excellent, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was very welcoming.

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Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This came highly revommended and was disappointed by both service and food. The atmosphere in the restaurant is non exssistent, staff are haphazard and forgettfull. Not a pleasant dining experience and we were really looking forward to it considering the recommendation we got

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Cork , Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Lovely menu , great food, fantastic service, great choice of wines, one of my favourite places to eat in Kinsale

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Ate there with my husband and 11 year old and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were great and happy to amend dishes to cater for our food intolerences. The fish was fantastic and mt daughter ate most of a huge dish of belly pork. The waitress asked if she wanted the rest wrapping up to take home for... More

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