Several Kerry restaurants and hospitality leaders have been honoured at the Munster Regional Finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards.
Across 18 categories, the best in the food and hospitality industries across Kerry have been recognised.
The finalists will be heading to the All-Ireland Awards Gala at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin on May 18th.
The full list of Kerry finalists is below:
Best Restaurant - Mulchay's
Best Chef - Gary Fitzgerald, Vendricks Restaurant
Best Restaurant Manager - Laura Mulcahy, Mulcahy's
Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - The Lake Restaurant at the Lake Hotel
Employee Excellence -Paul Collins, Kingstons Boutique Hotel & Pub
Best Use of Social Media - Danú at The Brehon Hotel & Angsana Spa
Best Casual Dining - Bianconi
Best World Cuisine –Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Best Gastro Pub - McMunns Bar
Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine -Solas Tapas & Wine
Best Newcomer -505
Pub of the Year - Dan Foley's Pub
Best Wine Experience - The Falls Restaurant at Sheen Falls Lodge
Best Customer Service - Allie's Coffee Shop
Best Café - Willow
Best Sustainable Practices - Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa
Innovator of the Year - Killarney Urban Farm X The Tan Yard - Tour & Taste Experience
Local Food Hero - Zaneta Labuz-Czerwien, Rustic Boowa
