Guest reviews

The room, in other people's words.

We have collected a selection of recent Google reviews — the breakfasts, the burgers, the dietary questions, the busy nights and the quiet lunches.

4.7

2,233 Google reviews · observed 4 November 2026. The reviews below are a curated selection, not the full total.

Liberty Grill — photograph from the restaurant's Google listing

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Why guests choose us.

Five concrete reasons, each paired with a real review from a guest.

01 · Sourcing you can trace

Sourcing you can trace

Our beef comes from O'Mahony's, our chicken and eggs from East Ferry, and our seafood from Ballycotton Seafood and O'Connell's in the English Market. A board in the dining room shows where it all comes from.

“Delicious food from start to finish! Every single mouthful was so tasty and full of flavour.”
Julie Cronin · Google review · 22 Aug 2026
Liberty Grill — photograph from the restaurant's Google listing

02 · A menu for mixed tables

A menu for mixed tables

Vegetarian, vegan and children's options are marked clearly, and many dishes can be made coeliac-friendly by omitting gluten. The kitchen will talk you through what can be adapted, and the junior menu is served until 7pm.

“I don't usually eat out as I have a very strict diet for my IBS, this was like Christmas! The staff was super helpful, and the food was delicious, I tried the Quinoa Fritters and it's absolutely delicious. The place is classy, it's all…”
Laurie Legrand · Google review · 6 Oct 2026
Liberty Grill — photograph from the restaurant's Google listing

03 · Brunch worth the trip

Brunch worth the trip

Johnnycakes, French toast, eggs Benedict and quinoa fritters are made in-house and served from 9am. Saturday brunch starts at 9, with walk-ins and a virtual queue.

“This place was AMAZING!! We had the pancakes with maple butter and the rhubarb baked French toast. Both of us cleaned our plates and havent stopped talking about how amazing it was! Highly recommend this place.”
Ashley · Google review · 6 Mar 2026
Liberty Grill — photograph from the restaurant's Google listing

04 · A table that works for one or for four

A table that works for one or for four

Solo lunchers, visiting friends and small groups all get the same welcome. Guests mention being seated quickly and looked after without being rushed.

“We enjoyed the food, excellent taste and very good service. Polite personell. I noticed manu people taking a lunch break on their own, so it seems to be nice to come and have a good bite alone, as well as in the company. Reccomendations!”
Bojana Cvejic · Google review · 6 Oct 2026
Liberty Grill — photograph from the restaurant's Google listing

05 · Midweek value, without waiting for Friday

Midweek value, without waiting for Friday

Tuesday Date Night, Wednesday Wine Social and Love Thursdays give the week its own reasons to go out. The cooking stays the same — local ingredients, proper portions, fair prices.

“The food is outstanding here,great value for money,the staff are attentive and really friendly, and it has a real city break vibe to the place,a must on anyone's list when visiting cork and for locals. Our go to restaurant everytime.”
Louise Murphy · Google review · 15 Aug 2026
Liberty Grill — photograph from the restaurant's Google listing

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6 Oct 2026
We enjoyed the food, excellent taste and very good service. Polite personell. I noticed manu people taking a lunch break on their own, so it seems to be nice to come and have a good bite alone, as well as in the company. Reccomendations!
18 Oct 2026
One of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time with a very generous portion of beef. Lovely, cozy, atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommend to make reservations ahead of time.
6 Oct 2026
I don't usually eat out as I have a very strict diet for my IBS, this was like Christmas! The staff was super helpful, and the food was delicious, I tried the Quinoa Fritters and it's absolutely delicious. The place is classy, it's all that you hope it would be. I'll come back for sure!
18 Sep 2026
Two weeks ago I was there for the third time, and they never stop surprising me, especially with the service, and of course the excellent food, as always. It is by far my favourite restaurant in the city.
Read the original (Spanish)

Hace dos semanas estuve allí por tercera vez, y no dejan de sorprenderme, especialmente por el trato, y por supuesto, la comida excelente, como siempre. Es de lejos, mi restaurante favorito de la ciudad.

18 Sep 2026
I have had dinner in this restaurant on a number of occasions. The food is consistently excellent and the staff are so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. It is also very clear from the menu that those with food intolerance are very well catered for. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
10 Sep 2026
Excellent food and service at dinner last night. Three of us had the fish daily special which was haddock while the other had the beef tacos. All of us had desserts which were outstanding. I believe they were made on the premises not by some restaurant supply company.
26 Aug 2026
A small group of us (4) stopped here for dinner - kind of a last minute decision.. I must say we were all happy with our decision... we were able to be seated right away, which was nice, as we were a bit hungry! The staff helped us pretty quickly with menu's, drink orders, etc.. once we ordered, our food & drinks came out pretty quickly.. the order was pretty simple (a couple of California chicken sandwiches and a beef salad, along with a couple of appy's)... the food was plentiful & delicious! It was more than enough to make us happy & full! Prices were reasonable - probably the same as anyplace in the area with a comparable menu... the only negative I have, is yhat they dony offer beer on tap, and only had a few bottled choices (being nit-picky, but had to find something!) Overall, it was great - well worth the stop, and would recommend to everyone!
22 Aug 2026
Delicious food from start to finish! Every single mouthful was so tasty and full of flavour. I loved that they had a board showing exactly where all their ingredients are sourced from — and you could really taste the quality and freshness in the food. I had sourdough toast with butter, scrambled eggs with cheese, a side of potatoes, freshly squeezed orange juice and a latte. Everything was absolutely delicious and such great value too! The staff were amazing — so friendly, welcoming and helpful. My friends and I were visiting for the day, but we all said we’d happily make the trip back just to visit this place again! Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
15 Aug 2026
The food is outstanding here,great value for money,the staff are attentive and really friendly, and it has a real city break vibe to the place,a must on anyone's list when visiting cork and for locals. Our go to restaurant everytime.
8 Aug 2026
Refined cooking with quality produce. The fish of the day (monkfish) was delicious. Excellent blueberry and lemon crumble with its vanilla ice cream (vegan, soy-based), not to mention the pecan brownie, which was just as good. Truly quality food. Service was a little slow because the room was full, but the wait is more than made up for by the quality of the dishes.
Read the original (French)

Cuisine raffinée avec des produits de qualité Le poisson du jour (lotte) était savoureux Excellent crumble myrtilles et citron accompagné de sa glace vanille (vegan car au soja), sans parler du brownie aux noix de pécan tout aussi excellent. Vraiment une cuisine de qualité Service un peu long car la salle était pleine mais l’attente est largement compensée par la qualité des plats servis.

3 months ago
Had excellent breakfast! lovely staff, great service, very kind and warm! lovely atmosphere! And phenomenal food 🤤 Even though i was on my own, i still got a nice table, thank you 🥹
Bookworm Pen Google review
19 Jul 2026
Liberty Grill is a fantastic place to eat. The food is freshly cooked using regionally sourced ingredients, and you can really taste the quality in every dish. The service is wonderful too—attentive, friendly, and always delivered with a smile. If you’re struggling to decide what to order, the staff are more than happy to offer recommendations, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
19 Jun 2026
What a brilliant way to start our Ireland trip. This is the best meal I have had in a long time and that is echoed by the other three guests. Great, but relaxed, service. I cannot say enough good things about this place, give it a try you won’t be disappointed.
16 May 2026
If you’re looking for a great gluten free breakfast in Cork, breakfast at Liberty Grill is genuinely worth the hype. The gluten free menu is one of the best I’ve come across - thoughtful, clearly catered for and not an afterthought with interesting cornmeal & quinoa options. The quinoa fritter with smashed avocado and halloumi crumb was a winner dish. Crispy, fresh and full of flavours without feeling heavy. Properly balanced brunch food that actually leaves you feeling good afterwards. The halloumi crumb added the perfect salty crunch, and generous smatterings of fresh coriander, lime and avocado presented a combination of fresh flavours at their best. Service was smooth, friendly & genuinely kind. For anyone searching for: - best gluten free breakfast Cork - coeliac friendly brunch Cork - healthy brunch Cork City - gluten free avocado toast Cork - best brunch near Oliver Plunkett Street - vegetarian gluten free breakfast Ireland …this is a solid recommendation. Great coffee, relaxed atmosphere and staff who actually understand gluten free dining, something that isnt evident everywhere. Definitely one of the top spots for brunch in Cork City if you want something a bit healthier but still indulgent and memorable.
23 Apr 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip into Liberty Grill, I've never been disappointed with this place. I love they serve free range chicken (SO tender) and quite a number of wines are organic. Very friendly service and delicious food that's also good value. We'll be back.
7 Apr 2026
Really enjoyed our meal. The place was buzzing but there was no delay in taking our orders. The food was delicious and the staff as always were amazing. Very friendly and attentive. Will be back again
8 months ago
I like the pancakes here! The coffee is good as well. Great place to catch up with friends Esp when the weather turns to sunny, feel lucky to sit next to the window.
wang ziyi Google review
6 Mar 2026
This place was AMAZING!! We had the pancakes with maple butter and the rhubarb baked French toast. Both of us cleaned our plates and havent stopped talking about how amazing it was! Highly recommend this place.
20 Feb 2026
The menu is fantastic. Something to suit just about everyone. The staff are great for coming to take the order really quickly. Everything comes out looking and tasting gorgeous. Its a credit to them how long they have sustained the high quality of food and service. And the prices are very reasonable too.
10 May 2023
I recently discovered this restaurant in Cork and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The decor was charming and the atmosphere welcoming. The service was impeccable and the staff friendly. The food was truly delicious, with typical Irish dishes that were really worth it. If you are looking for a place to enjoy good traditional dishes in Cork, I highly recommend this restaurant. A real treat.
Read the original (French)

J'ai récemment découvert ce restaurant à Cork et je dois dire que j'ai été agréablement surpris ! La décoration était charmante et l'ambiance accueillante. Le service était impeccable et le personnel sympathique. La nourriture était vraiment délicieuse, avec des plats typiques irlandais qui valaient vraiment le coup. Si vous êtes à la recherche d'un endroit pour déguster de bons plats traditionnels à Cork, je recommande vivement ce restaurant. Un vrai régal pour les papilles !

22 Dec 2022
Very tasty vegan food! It was very full and we had not booked, but we still got a table after a few minutes. Unfortunately the table was next to a curtain behind which cleaning products were apparently stored — you could smell it clearly, which was not pleasant during the meal. The waitress was very friendly and all in all I would highly recommend it.
Read the original (German)

Sehr leckeres veganes Essen! Es war sehr voll und wir haben nicht reserviert, aber haben nach wenigen Minuten trotzdem noch einen Tisch bekommen. Leider war der Tisch neben einem Vorhang, hinter dem vermutlich Putzmittel gelagert wurden - das konnte man sehr deutlich riechen, was während dem Essen nicht angenehm ist. Kellnerin war sehr freundlich und alles in allem würde ich es sehr weiterempfehlen!

14 Sep 2022
A second lovely experience in this very welcoming little restaurant, where the staff are kind and attentive, the food is excellent quality and the dishes are presented very well. Well done, we will happily return.
Read the original (Italian)

Seconda bella esperienza in questo ristorantino molto accogliente, dove il personale è gentile e premuroso, il cibo è di ottima qualità e i piatti presentati molto bene. Bravi ci torneremo molto volentieri.

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