- Cork’s food scene has welcomed new restaurants including NAMAK, Bayou, and Soul.
- NAMAK offers contemporary Indian dining with refined tandoori grills.
- Bayou specializes in New Orleans comfort food with jambalaya and gumbo.
- Roa Robata Grill will be Cork’s first Japanese BBQ restaurant.
- Wings World Cuisine will offer a global buffet and karaoke rooms.
Cork’s food scene has welcomed several new restaurant openings recently, spanning everything from high-end contemporary Indian dining to casual New Orleans comfort food. NAMAK on Emmett Place offers refined tandoori grills and rich curries in a sleek setting, while Bayou on MacCurtain Street brings a taste of New Orleans to the Victorian Quarter with a specialized smoker for authentic jambalaya and gumbo. Soul on Washington Street fuses Deep South flavors with Irish hospitality, celebrated for its brisket Benedict and chicken and waffles.
Habibi Grill Restaurant on Camden Quay brings rich Syrian flavours to central Cork, with guests highly recommending its authentic lamb shawarma and fresh hummus. Mi Street Food on French Church Street serves fast, award-winning Asian street food, including Korean wings and crispy gyoza. Fat Phill’s Diner on Cook Street serves juicy smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and loaded fries made with 100pc Irish beef.
Highly anticipated openings include Roa Robata Grill on Cook Street, which will be Cork’s first-ever Japanese BBQ restaurant, and Wings World Cuisine on Merchants Quay, which will offer a global all-you-can-eat buffet alongside late-night karaoke rooms. The new restaurants range from casual dining to formal date night options, with prices spanning from €10 to €60 depending on the cuisine and setting. The vibrant food scene continues to expand with diverse culinary offerings.
Already open
- Bayou (MacCurtain Street): Cork’s dedicated Southern American comfort food spot brings a taste of New Orleans to the Victorian Quarter. It features a specialized smoker for authentic jambalaya, gumbo, po’ boys, and fresh beignets.
- Fat Phill’s Diner (Cook Street): A popular new burger joint specializing in fast, high-quality comfort food. They serve juicy smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and loaded fries made with 100pc Irish beef.
- Habibi Grill Restaurant (Camden Quay): A casual, vibrant grill bar bringing rich Syrian flavors to central Cork. Guests highly recommend their authentic lamb shawarma, fresh hummus, and grilled meats.
- Mi Street Food (French Church Street): Tucked into the old Strasbourg Goose spot, this lively new addition serves up fast, award-winning Asian street food. Expect Korean wings, crispy gyoza, and salt & chilli favorites.
- NAMAK (Emmett Place): A highly praised contemporary Indian restaurant. High-end chefs prepare refined tandoori grills, rich curries, and signature house specials in a sleek, elegant setting.
- Soul (Washington Street): Fusing Deep South flavors with classic Irish hospitality, this trendy kitchen café is heavily celebrated for its incredible brunch menu. Standouts include brisket Benedict and chicken and waffles.
Coming Soon
- Roa Robata Grill (Cook Street): Opening next month at the former site of Les Gourmandises, this will be Cork’s first-ever Japanese BBQ restaurant. It will offer barbecue-style Japanese food cooked over a specialized open grill.
- Wings World Cuisine (Merchants Quay): Preparing to take over a massive upper-floor venue that has been vacant for 13 years, this spot will offer a global all-you-can-eat buffet alongside late-night karaoke room
