Blarney Stone Restaurant

We were in Mahone Bay for the day, and wanted to try somewhere new to eat. We found this place on Google Maps (imagine! Ha!), and with over 300 reviews and above 4.5 we figured it was a safe bet - and we were right! It is a small town diner at its finest. If you're looking for fancy things and high prices - this isn't the right place for you. But if you like home cooked food, friendly and attentive staff, and delicious coconut cream pie in a completely unassuming spot on the side of the highway - Blarney Stone's got you! My husband had the donair burger and didn't say a word the whole time he was eating it (that says a lot). He asked for some hot sauce on the side, and said theirs was so good - he literally ate it till the last drop! He got it as a platter which included fries and coleslaw and we ended up bringing over half the fries home it was such a generous portion. I had the chicken burger with onion rings. The burger itself was very delicious! Proper chicken too which I appreciate. I did ask for some wing sauce on the side - which was on our bill. I am happy to pay for extras but its always nice to know first if there's a cost associated with it. I can tell they keep their fryer oil clean which is so, so important. Their coconut cream pie easily ranks in my top 5. (I have it everywhere I go so that is a significant compliment, ha!). We will definitely be back - hour drive and all.

You are warned on the menu: this is NOT a fast food place. And it's all for the better. You just sip your local beer as your clams, scallops and French fries are prepared. And then, it's a feast. Very pleasant staff and reasonable prices. The freshness of the ingredients is everything.

Have been waiting for three years to have the opportunity to return to The Blarney Stone and it was well-worth visiting again. Ordered the chips and clams with tartar sauce and coleslaw and they were amazing! The clams were lightly breaded, crisp, and delicious. The fries were nice and evenly cooked. The coleslaw was creamy, well-balanced, and could be a meal in itself. The portions are very generous and, in some instances, are enough to feed two people. The menu is quite varied and there's definitely something for everyone. The ladies who were waiting on the tables were very friendly. It is worth noting that the restaurant can be very busy as it is quite popular. Not certain if they do take reservations but maybe best to phone in and enquire for groups of more than two people.

Awesome food large portions!! The seafood platter was delicious, the seafood was lightly breaded just as I like it. Took 2 pieces of cheesecake home to share with the family it was really good too ! Great service.