Three to try... Just for the halibut

SPA SEAFOODS

The Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tel: (066) 713-6901 spaseafoodos.com

You can indulge in the best of traditional or contemporary seafood in this restaurant, deli and fishmongers — think Glenbeigh mussels meuniere a la creme, through golden Thai spiced calamari, to a whole split lobster in a thermidor sauce with prawns. The fare had them queuing out the door at the recent Rose of Tralee festival.

Price: €6-€26 Try: Crispy Coronation Tuna — seared in a sesame crust, with Asian salad, and curried saffron aioli, €10 Drinks: Wine, beer, soft drinks

DINO’S KINSALE

4 Pier Road, Kinsale, Co. Cork Tel: (021) 477-4561 facebook.com/DinosChips

What started out in 1970 as a simple fish ‘n’ chip shop, has grown over the years, culminating in a super nautical-style, casual waterfront restaurant, with a separate takeaway section. Choices include seafood chowder; Cajun salmon; lemon sole; seafood bites; and steak sandwiches. They have a great children’s menu, too.

Price: €4.75-€13.95 Try: Home-made fish cakes, served with a sweet chilli dip, €12.95 Drinks: Wine, soft drinks

THE FISHERMAN

Salthill, Galway. Tel: (091) 527-100 fisherman.ie

Pat O’Malley’s family have been fishing off the west coast for the past 40 years, and if anyone knows seafood, he does. His super-buzzy seafood bar and grill on the prom at Salthill really make you feel you are ‘away’. Think oysters; mussels; crab claws; classic prawn cocktail; fish ‘n’ chips served three ways; plus surf ‘n’ turf.

Price: €4.50-€28.50 Try: Whole grilled lobster with Argentinian chimichurri sauce, and house cut fries, €28.50 Drinks: The works