Scarriff Inn

Maybe we were spoiled by the lunch we had during our Single Peninsula tour the day before, and/​or by living in the extended San Francisco Bay Area. But my wife and I found the views much more satisfying than our tour group’s lunch here. Fresh seafood, but insipid salads, sandwiches and dessert. And for $ 61.50 for lunch for two? Even taking the 1.44 Euro-​to-​dollar conversion rate into account, this meal was overpriced, as were most of the items offered in the gift shop. Next time, we’ll bring food, eat outside and enjoy the views.

BEST Shepherds Pie ever !! Great food, well priced and they have a Great Gift Shop!

Our tour group stopped by here for a quick lunch. Thankfully we came here early because on our way out, three more tour buses stopped in and the place became really crowded.
Ordering food here was really easy. It’s cafeteria style ordering so we grabbed a tray, utensils, and ordered our food – for the most part was already prepared. I ordered the shepherd pie and it was yummie!!! When I was paying, an employee helped me to carry my tray and seated me at a window table. The views here are outstanding!
There is a little gift shop before you enter the area to order. Try not to get too stuck in this store, otherwise you’ll never eat! The line for the food moves relatively quickly but because so many tour groups come here, the line can be endless.
Make sure to take a picture outside the restaurant. The views are incredible. Hopefully the weather cooperates!

Food/​Cost: (3.75) My tour group stopped here for lunch during our ride along the Ring of Kerry last week. After going through a cafeteria-​like process, I received my order of Seafood Chowder (5.95 euro) and slice of the Carrot Cake/​Bread (3.95 euros). The food here is a tad bit expensive, but I suppose that is understandable due to its prime location, lack of competition for a long away around, and the fact that this is a visitor’s/tourist’s joint. Price aside, the food was enjoyable and both my soup and carrot cake were obviously homemade from scratch. The soup was heavy laden with chunks of fish and seafood. The carrot cake made me feel healthy eating it was only slightly sweet and there were large shreds of carrot and chopped nuts throughout. The texture is not soft or fluffy by any means; it was more crumbly and slightly drier like that of a healthy bread or bran muffin. Still, it was great chewing slowly on the cake while I gazed out at the view.
Ambiance: (3) The ambiance of this place revolves around one thing — the view. There are large windows all along the wall facing the Bays and that’s where you want to sit. The décor is nothing special, bright red walls, with dark wooden tables and chairs throughout. In the winter this place is a bit too dark; but I’m sure it picks up a bit more cheer during the summer.
Location: (5) Scarriff Inn is located along the drive around the Ring of Kerry, midway between the towns of Waterville and Sneem, and is a great place to stop for rest and some food. It overlooks the Bay and is perched high above the water to give customers a great view all around. This is definitely a top notch location — I’m sure diners and inn-​stayers would all agree.
Service: (3) As the food was ordered cafeteria style, there was not much service. The lady serving us behind the food counter was cheerful enough; and the boy bussing trays, clearing tables, and directing people to their seats did his job, but was otherwise nondescript.
Overall: (3.75) If you’re driving along the Ring of Kerry and need a place to rest and refuel (food-​wise), this is the place to go. Still, be ready to pay a bit for the view and convenience. I imagine that this place would be packed during peak tourist months. Because of the great placement of this Inn and its view, I’ll bump up my final rating on Unilocal to a 4, otherwise the price was a bit off-​putting despite some delightful homemade food.