Kinsale has 5 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Toddies @ The Bulman, Fishy Fishy, Jim Edwards. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
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Editor's pick
KINSALE · BEST IN CITY
Toddies @ The Bulman
4.7 ★ · 1,888 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Kinsale — a local favourite by review volume."
View Toddies @ The Bulman →Top lobster in Kinsale
Toddies @ The Bulman
seafood spot
★4.71,888$$ – $$$
Jim Edwards
Market Quay · seafood spot
★4.4951$$ – $$$
Mario's Chip Shop Pizzeria
Guardwell · seafood spot
★4.2180$$ – $$$
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Fishy Fishy
Crowley's Quay · seafood spot
★4.42,063$$ – $$$
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Dino's Family Restaurant
Pier Road · restaurant
★4.22,759$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 5 spots
1Toddies @ The Bulmanseafood spot★ 4.7 · 1,888$$ – $$$2Jim EdwardsMarket Quay · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 951$$ – $$$3Mario's Chip Shop PizzeriaGuardwell · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 180$$ – $$$4Fishy FishyCrowley's Quay · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 2,063$$ – $$$5Dino's Family RestaurantPier Road · restaurant★ 4.2 · 2,759$$ – $$$
Kinsale & lobster
Ireland's lobster has been potted from the rocky Atlantic inshore for generations — by the 1870s over 5,000 boats worked the coast in light currachs — and ports like Kinsale (a fishing centre since the 13th century) still land it fresh near Kinsale.
🦞 Lobster lore
During WWII lobster was one of the few foods never rationed in the US, which quietly rebuilt its reputation as an affordable treat.
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Kinsale?
By public rating, Toddies @ The Bulman leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Kinsale?
Every spot on this page is in or around Kinsale, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Kinsale?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
Plan your trip
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Cook lobster at home
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Lobster crackers & picks
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Disposable lobster bibs
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Butter warmer set
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New England lobster kit
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