American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cork

30 restaurant menus in Ireland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Sonny’s Deli
Sonny’s Deli
98/100 (206 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Irish
Asian
American
Deli
Irish
American
Asian
Asian
American
Irish
Deli
Joe’s And Bros
Joe’s And Bros
94/100 (738 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Café
American
Takeout
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Can't say I've had a steak sandwich for breakfast very often, but this was outstanding. Really top knotch for what it was. Well done, guys, and best..."
Jenny Murphy
"Cool place with amazing food & great atmosphere. The staff are very friendly & attentive, nothing is too big an ask! I'll definitely will be..."
Louise Mc Dermott
"Well designed premises, great atmosphere, great staff and and the food was insanely..."
Kevin O'Keeffe
"Never going to Speedos again this place is the best. The future is..."
Sam Butler
"Class setup inside! If the food smells as good as Cyps and looks as stunning as Liston, take my money now! #nomnom #uccfoodies #lunch #dinner #sambos..."
Daryl Cronin
"Best chef in all the land. These pittas will blow your mind. Joey D, the..."
Olan Hanly
"Awesome place! Unreal food, savage coffee and quality tunes! Looking forward to many more brunches! Keep up the good work guys!..."
Jason Martin-Sullivan
"Delicious food, really cool setting. Nice to get something different and tasty. 3 amigos know how to do it..... �..."
Padraig O Donoghue
"Great coffee, great vibes! Definitely worth a visit :) I'll be..."
Emer Ni Mhuirthile
"Best Breakfast I've had in a long time! Great stuff and will be..."
Steven Browne
"Quick friendly service. Great coffee to take away as we were in a..."
Ailín Ó Macasa
"Just had a lovely soup here. Looking firward to another..."
Ka Lingwood
"Great sandwiches and excellent coffee..."
Juliet Murphy
"Food that tastes like more will definitely be..."
Aaron Kenny
Bunsen
Bunsen
91/100 (2515 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Fast food
American
Irish
Irish
American
Fast Food
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
Beef
American
Irish
Fast food
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cafe Spresso
Cafe Spresso
91/100 (1355 ratings)
Restaurants
Hungarian
Vegetarian Friendly
European
American
Deli
Irish
Hungarian
Vegan Options
Deli
American
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Bagels
Perogies
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
French Toast
Toasts
Café
Deli
American
Hungarian
European
Irish
Free Wifi
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Digital Payments
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing home-made food!!! Excellent service!!! Lovely, cosy and comfy cafe in Cork. Highly recommend the Ruskie (cheese & potatoe dumplings) never..."
Florencia Sala
"Lovely breakfast and a very reasonable price. Friendly staff. I keep coming..."
Seán Casey
"I just adore this place. Great food, great staff, and very reasonable..."
Jean Anne Powell
"Love the taste of every dish..."
Agnieszka Pulfer
"Very tasty veg lasagne(large portion), homemade cake and coffee.Friendly Staff Polecam wegetatrianska lasagne, pyszne domowe ciasta i smaczna..."
Ewelina Chociej
"Thomas is the best coffee maker in cork ! Worldclass barista skills ! Would highly recommend for all coffee lovers in cork..."
Piotr Dlugaszewicz
"Great food and excelent service! Hasta pronto..."
MarieJane Doe
"� � lovely � � spot Very reasonable Great breakfast..."
Hazel Dennehy
"This is one of my favourite cafés in Cork. Pleasant, homely atmosphere, super - friendly staff and honest, affordable home cooking. AND they are..."
Lynda Cullen
"Nice service and Special owner, we definetly come back..."
Wirginia Laird
"Same pysznosci, mozna zamowic wszystko, ceny rewelacyjene, jedzenie swieze, zamowienie na czas.Personel przesympatyczny ,zawsze usmiechniety i co..."
Karo Lina
"leckeres Essen aromatischer..."
Karina M Sudi
"Beautiful food,beautiful staff,friendly with a..."
Frankie Griffin
Coqbull
Coqbull
91/100 (5720 ratings)
Restaurants
American
European
Irish
Irish
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Chicken Wings
Fish
Beef
Salad
Wings
Ribs
Fajitas
Sit down
American
Bar
European
Irish
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
White Rabbit Bar & Bbq
White Rabbit Bar & Bbq
90/100 (5227 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Pub
Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Burger
Nachos
Cheesecakes
Chicken Wings
Beef
Baby Back Ribs
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Cheesecake
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Visa
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Ross Bakery & Cafe
Ross Bakery & Cafe
88/100 (308 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Café
American
Irish
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Beantown Cafe
Beantown Cafe
88/100 (510 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Irish
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Café
Café
Irish
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Holy Smoke Cork
Holy Smoke Cork
87/100 (689 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Irish
Grill
American
Grill
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Burned Ends Brisket
Grilled shrimps
Brisket Fries
Beef
Cheesecake and Coffee
Salad
Beyond Cheese Burger
Wings
Brisket Burnt Ends
Beef
Drunken Ribs
Pulled Pork and Sweet Potato Fries
Ribs
Four Roses Small Batch
Steak with Sweet Potatoes
Chicken Wings
Misto Di Carni Barbecue
BBQ Blowout
Holy Chicken
Halloumi
Holy Smoke Juicy Lucy
Pork
Four Roses Single Barrel
Rib eye
Burger
Sit down
American
Grill
Barbecue
Irish
Delivery
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"If you want to treat yourself and your friends or family to an enjoyable evening, go to Holy Smoke. The staff are very approachable, friendly and..."
Rory Kenneally
"I would highly recommend the Holy Smoke if you are looking for some really tasty food in Cork city. Both John and his staff were first class and..."
Séamus Heffernan
"A hidden gem in Cork. Excellent food. Was there with the family this week. Got the Jucy Lucy burger which was unreal with sweet potato fries. Very..."
Tom Broderick
"Actually still sitting in restaurant writing this I cannot recommend this place enough i had the donut burger and to put it simply it was perfection...."
Darren O Mahony
Son Of A Bun
Son Of A Bun
87/100 (7024 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Bar
Bar
American
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Cheeseburger
Chicken Wings
Burger
Hamburgers
Veggie Burger
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Chili
Mac and cheese
Nachos
American
Irish
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Gourmet Burger Bistro
Gourmet Burger Bistro
86/100 (1447 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Hamburgers
Falafel
Beef
Halloumi
Salad
Lamb
Fish
Wings
Pork
Chili
Crab
Fish & Chips
Prawns
"My go to burger place. Please vote for them as the best burger place in Portsmouth. Food cooked fresh and..."
Corrine Rowlette
"Love this little restaurant. Great for families as kid friendly menus . Fab choices of vegetarian poultry fish and meat burgers and all served with..."
Tríona Cummins
"Great food...one vegan option available...and very friendly..."
Martina Skorjanc
"Thanks gourmet burger for savage meal tonite..superb food and friendly attentive staff..always 5*...merry..."
Maria Cremin
"Great food, great experience and amazing..."
Bea McCarthy
"Amazing food and ambience..friendly and really helpful staff..will be back..."
Tina Wache
"Had my first meal hear last night and the best burgers in the world can't wait to go Aginn lovely staff..."
Liz McManagan
"Las mejores amburguesas de Cork y no dejen de pedir la ensalada templada de pulled..."
Jesus Morales Racero
"Had the full Irish only one word delicious Will definitely be back Staff were..."
Edwin Long
Poppa Bill's Fried Chicken Express
Poppa Bill's Fried Chicken Express
86/100 (232 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Fast food
Seafood
American
American
Fast Food
Sit down
Fast food
American
Seafood
Cheap Eats
The Silly Goose
The Silly Goose
84/100 (489 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Irish
Bar
Pub
American
American
Dinner
Wings
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Last Friday night myself and himself popped into The silly goose for one of there must have burgers . I had never been so didn't know what to..."
Annmarie Hodnett
"The 2 managers are handsome hero's. One of them thinks he is French to give the pretense he is a premium chef de cuisine...but I have to admit the..."
Daryl Cronin
"Great pub easy going atmosphere staff are friendly food is the best. Well worth a..."
Carol Long
"Can't recommend this place enough!! The staff are brilliant, the music is class and the food is amazing! Their videos are gas as..."
Piaras Mc
"Great selection of beers in bottles and draft. Fantastic food and drink deals. Nice laid back atmosphere or the perfect place to start your night..."
John Hartnett
"Really great food, nice cocktails and the staff are so friendly, love this..."
Michael O Sullivan
"I had a gathering for my husbands graduation last Friday night. I cannot say enough the finger food was outstanding. It went above and beyond all my..."
Tracey Quinn Ginty
"Great food. Best burger ever! Fantastic staff. Can't wait to go back.... and the cocktails unreal. Thank you Silly..."
Nuala O Sullivan
"Unreal staff and amazing food ❤❤ would highly recommend..."
Leah Barry
"Absolutely loved this place!! Great atmosphere scrumptious food and class staff! Def my new fav..."
Laura Lynch
"Quality service by friendly staff would highly recommend for groups nights..."
Grace Marum
"Love love love this place!!! Food, drinks , atmosphere and staff are..."
Jessica Oconnor
"Brilliant all round. Fantastic staff great food . will be..."
Kathleen Walsh
Sophie's Rooftop Bar & Terrace Cork
Sophie's Rooftop Bar & Terrace Cork
83/100 (668 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Fusion
American
Contemporary
Fusion
Italian
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Duck
Prawns
Italian
American
Contemporary
Fusion
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
West Cork Burger Company
West Cork Burger Company
83/100 (864 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Irish
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Beef
"West cork burger definitely worth a visit . I had the most delicious meal there. The menu is excellent with such a selection of options of..."
Muriel Mulhaire
"Was there with few friends last night, we all really enjoyed it with our beef and special vegetarian burger. Very good quality of wagyu beef with..."
Corner Byrne
"By far the tastiest, juiciest, the most succulent, mouth-watering burgers in town. Nothing compares to this place in Cork. Also lovely, bubbly and..."
Catherine Álvarez
"I went here last night with friends and I must say it was great, food was excellent, staff were very friendly & service was quick, would definitely..."
Ray Depuis
"We came to Cork from Bantry to the Jazz Weekend. This restaurant was recommended to us and it didnt disappoint. The staff were extremely friendly, ..."
Marion Linnane
"My burger was the best I've had in cork seriously good, honestly the best meal I've had in cork beats all...."
Shane Burkie
"Heaven on on a chopping board, best burger I've ever had & I've had a few. Great relaxed atmosphere even though it was busy, friendly staff and great..."
Mick Mcveigh
"Would definitely recommend that you make a visit! Very efficient and friendly. We had the most delicious chicken breast burgers, fries and garlic..."
Grainne O Driscoll
"Best burger toppings and flavours ever. And the kimchi is totally divine. Very generous portion too. A yummy treat all round...."
Justina Hurley
"Have been there now twice, once with friends and after that I decided to bring my dad and the family since I am always hearing about how he can't get..."
Niamh Coughlan
"Had a great night here tonight, served by an incredible waiter (an ultimate professional), beautiful food, lovely pint & excellent value in the heart..."
John Maher
"The best burger in Cork ever! So delicious ��� - For sure I’ll order it again and I recommend to all my..."
Agnieszka Pietrzykowska
"We had a the best burgers ever last night great place lovely staff definitely will be..."
Mary Burke
"Greatest Burger I have ever had! The texture of the beef was delicious! Highly recommend..."
Mark Ashe
"Fab food..really friendly staff and has a great feel about the place..Left very happy and will definitely be..."
Joan Lowe Walsh
Street Kitchen + Co
Street Kitchen + Co
82/100 (18 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Diner
American
Street Food
Diner
Street Food
American
Fast Food
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Burger
Sit down
Fast food
American
Diner
Street Food
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
Scoozi! Restaurant
Scoozi! Restaurant
81/100 (6784 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
International
Irish
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Irish
American
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Waffles
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Lasagne
Carbonara
Salad
Chicken Wings
Wings
Chili
Cakes
Pesto
Fish
Cheesecake
Sit down
Pizza
European
Irish
International
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I’ve always liked Scoozi’s. Food arrives fast, clean, they never get my order wrong no matter how awkward I am and no matter how busy the staff..."
Eamon Murray
"Had a lovely meal here yesterday for our anniversary, never been before, didn't know it existed, found by chance, but we will certainly be back soon,..."
Nicky Bass
"Was there for my sisters 30th birthday. The staff were excellent and had the table decorated for us along with complimentary prosecco. We had garlic..."
Rebecca Bex Lee
"Brilliant restaurant, always a favourite of mine for eating out. Food is amazing and there is something for everyone on the menu, the staff and..."
Edel Dooley
"We popped in on speck Saturday night, only had to wait a few mins for a table. Service was super friendly and the food was amazing!!! Loved every..."
Caroline O' Leary
"Scoozi restaurant is the best in the city, you just can’t beat it for value, variety and wholesome food. The service is fantastic from everyone you..."
Vera Bryan
"Went to scoozis with my boyfriend and his friends it was my first time there and must say the staff were verey nice and polite food was delicious and..."
Donna Mcguire
"Amazing Restaurant and so welcoming! Greeted with a Happy Birthday to then be brought to a beautifully decorated table with balloons and streamers :..."
Aisling Brady
"We stopped off in scoozi's on a day trip .It was our second time eating here and it didn't disappoint .food was lovely and staff very..."
Noreen Shortt
"We have been regulars in Scoozis for a few years and have never been disappointed. Had a lovely evening here last night for my daughters birthday ,..."
Mary O Flynn
"Never fails to impress. Food excellent, service excellent and staff so accommodating. Anytime my family come to visit, we have to go to..."
Michael Murphy Keogh
"Fabulous food and even better staff, anybody heading to cork city check this place out , loved it..."
Maureen Cleary
"Very friendly staff. Everything is homemade right at the restaurant and you can tell. The crabcake and stuffed shrimp was the best! Jumbo lump..."
Gina Ruminski
"Lovely food lovely staff worth waiting in the..."
Orlagh Murphy
"Just back from Australia for a couple of weeks, haven’t lived here in 20 years, we have come back every few years for a visit & the team ..."
Dave Lee
"The pasta dish was beautiful and the Mars bar cheesecake was to die for...."
Eileen O' Donovan
Shake Dog Cork
Shake Dog Cork
81/100 (4674 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Irish
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Vegan Options
Diner
Cafe
American
European
Diner
Fast Food
American
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Veggie Burger
Burger
Hamburgers
Wings
Curry
Nachos
American
Diner
Café
Fast food
Irish
European
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Captain Americas
Captain Americas
81/100 (1259 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Wings
Chili
Curry
Fajitas
Nachos
Lasagne
Fish
Starbucks Douglas
Starbucks Douglas
81/100 (161 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Café
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
O' Hallorans Bar & Bistro
O' Hallorans Bar & Bistro
80/100 (6 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
American
Irish
American
Sit down
American
Irish
The Queen Of Rebels
The Queen Of Rebels
80/100 (199 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Sit down
American
Reservations
Cheap Eats
Rockin’ Joe’s
Rockin’ Joe’s
75/100 (385 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Diner
American
American
Fast Food
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Nachos
Burger
Hamburgers
Beef
Wings
Hot Dog
Curry
Sit down
American
Fast food
Diner
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Subway
Subway
74/100 (420 ratings)
Quick Bites
Deli
American
Fast Food
Lunch
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (3457 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Fast food
Fast Food
American
Breakfast
Lunch
Burger
Fast food
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Supermac's
Supermac's
70/100 (441 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Irish
American
Fast food
Fast Food
American
Lunch
Dinner
Fast food
Fast food
American
Irish
Seating
Free Wifi
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (1523 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Burger
Fast food
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Cheap Eats
Kfc Cork - Douglas Court
Kfc Cork - Douglas Court
70/100 (2307 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Burger
Fast food
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
Burger King
Burger King
70/100 (2436 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Lunch
Burger
Fast food
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats