Dusty WhitesellMay 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Get to Max's for great food with uncanny attention to detail. The mother daughter service just do charming. Mom was tough as nails and a blast to talk to and daughter was so sweet!!
Seafood and Bistro · Kinsale, Co. Cork
Max's Kinsale Restaurant
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 18:00 4.7 on Google · 305 reviews
Opening hours
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Closed now
Opens tomorrow at 18:00
| Monday | 18:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday today | Closed |
| Friday | 18:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions48 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 XY07
- CuisineSeafood and Bistro
- Price€€€
- Phone+353 21 477 2443
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Max's Kinsale
Max's Kinsale is a seafood restaurant on 48 Main St in Kinsale, Co. Cork. Fresh fish and shellfish shape the menu, true to Ireland's coastal tradition.
If you are sightseeing, Desmond Castle is only 360 m away. Our Kinsale guide currently covers 68 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. It shares the spot with Max's Seafood Restaurant, which is just next door.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. It opens 5 days a week from 6pm to 9pm and is closed on Thursday and Sunday. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google across 305 reviews.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Seafood and Bistro |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Google rating | 4.7 / 5 from 305 reviews |
| Address | 48 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 XY07 |
| Eircode | P17 XY07 |
| Phone | +353 21 477 2443 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 5 days a week · 15 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Desmond Castle (360 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 238 km |
| Coordinates | 51.70456, -8.52226 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at Max's Kinsale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at Max's Kinsale
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€24
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered haddock, pea purée
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€20
Crab Claws
Garlic butter, sourdough
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€46
Lobster (half)
Garlic butter, fries, salad
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€31
Seafood Linguine
Prawns, mussels, clams, chilli
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€11.50
Seafood Chowder
Brown bread
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€14
Tempura Prawns
Sweet chilli
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around midnight on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for seafood and bistro venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: Closed
- Sunset in Kinsale today: 19:12
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2am
- One of 68 places to eat in Kinsale
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Reviews
Greg MorleySeptember 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
This restaurant came recommended by family who had eaten at Max’s 24 years ago and highly recommended by our hotel. The restaurant exceeded our expectations. The welcome was warm and genuine, the service was exceptional and the food was perfect. If you are in Kinsale, do not miss this exceptional family run experience.
Gabriela Martin2025 · via Google
★★★★★
First of all, thank you for the service! We came in without a reservation and they squeezed us in. I was so tired and hungry after walking so much to get to city center (from the fort). It’s pricey (€48 per person), but it was absolutely delicious. We had the monkfish and stingray. Mussels for a starter. One of the best foods we had in Ireland.
Response from the owner
Thank you 😊 …
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Where is Max's Kinsale?
Max's Kinsale is located at 48 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 XY07. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Max's Kinsale open on Sunday?
No — Sunday is listed as a closing day.
What time does Max's Kinsale close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 18:00.
Is Max's Kinsale wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Max's Kinsale?
The closest alternatives are Max's Seafood Restaurant (10 m), The Post House (20 m) and Kinsale Coffee (30 m).
How is Max's Kinsale rated?
Max's Kinsale has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 305 public reviews.
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