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Discover an exquisite dining experience at Max's Seafood Kinsale, where each dish highlights the freshest local ingredients blended with culinary creativity. Whether you arrive craving tantalizing starters, succulent mains, decadent desserts, or fine drinks, this menu promises a memorable journey through flavors.
Starters
Begin your meal with a selection of starters that artfully combine local seafood and seasonal harvests. Enjoy the delicate Warm Smoked Mackerel and Potato Salad drizzled with horseradish and topped with fresh pea shoots. The Crispy Parcel of French Brie offers a luscious bite, complemented by sweet onion and dried fig marmalade. For an Asian-inspired touch, savor the Soba Noodles tossed in aromatic sesame oil with slow roasted duck and star anise. Mushroom lovers will appreciate the Wild Porcini, Leek, Potato, and Thyme Soup – a comforting, earthy blend. Seafood aficionados can indulge in Steamed Mussels with white wine and cream or relish the Sautéed Squid and Prawns served with cha noodles and tangy miso dressing. For a luxurious start, the Pan-Fried Langoustines arrive with crispy pancetta and pearl barley risotto, finished with fermented black garlic and basil sauce. Don't miss the fresh Local Oysters with shallot vinaigrette or the Grilled Half Lobster glazed with herb butter and paired with a mixed salad.
Mains
The main courses at Max's present an impressive array of flavors centered on expertly prepared seafood and locally sourced meats. Delight in the Pan-Fried Thornback Ray Wing cooked 'Matelote Style' with baby leeks, streaky bacon, and a rich red wine sauce. The Grilled Sea Bass is served alongside roasted butternut squash, chorizo crumb, and asparagus with a delicate leek sauce. For a refined palate, the Sautéed Fillet of John Dory features creamed Jerusalem artichoke and veal jus with celeriac and mange tout julienne. The Chargrilled Fillet of Sea Trout pairs pak choi with ginger and French beans in a fragrant lemon butter. Classic Irish flavors shine with the Braised Belly of Pork cooked in local cider with thyme, ginger, and honey, complemented by York cabbage and a green cardamom puree. Poultry lovers will find the Pan-Fried Chicken Supreme irresistible, accompanied by baby parsnip, roast beetroot, and a cherry and nectarine sauce infused with Kinsale mead. For red meat enthusiasts, the Sautéed Irish Lamb Cutlets and Kofta come with roast red pepper, courgette, coriander, and a spicy chickpea fricassée.
Desserts
Indulge your sweet tooth with a tempting range of desserts that finish your meal on a high note. The Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding is served with pear and date compote, vanilla ice cream, and a toffee green cardamom sauce. For a lighter option, savor Vanilla Ice Cream with fresh cream, bananas, maple syrup, toasted almonds, crushed Amoretti, and meringue, or try the variant with rich chocolate sauce. The Shortcrust Pastry filled with vanilla crème légère is adorned with fresh local strawberries and a raspberry drizzle for a fresh finish. Chocolate lovers will appreciate the Hot Soft Chocolate Gateau accompanied by kumquat coulis and vanilla ice cream. Cheese connoisseurs can enjoy a selection of Irish Cheese paired with port, wild elderberry marmalade, quince, and Max's signature walnut bread.
Drinks and specials
Max's Seafood Kinsale boasts an extensive wine list curated to perfectly complement the nuanced flavors of their dishes. The inviting bar serves a variety of beers and expertly prepared coffee, making it a vibrant spot for any time of day. Be sure to inquire about seasonal specials that showcase the best of Irish produce and innovative culinary twists, ensuring every visit offers a fresh and exciting experience.
- Starters Warm smoked mackerel and potato salad, crispy parcel of French brie, soba noodles with sesame oil, wild porcini, leek, potato and thyme soup, steamed mussels, sautéed squid and prawns, pan-fried langoustines, local oysters, grilled half lobster.
- Mains Pan-fried thornback ray wing matelote style, grilled sea bass with roast butternut and chorizo crumb, sautéed fillet of John Dory, chargrilled fillet of sea trout, sautéed fillet of hake, braised belly of pork with local cider, pan-fried chicken supreme, sautéed Irish lamb cutlets and kofta.
- Desserts Hot sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream with fresh cream and bananas or chocolate sauce, shortcrust pastry with vanilla crème légère and fresh strawberries, hot soft chocolate gateau with kumquat coulis, Irish cheese selection with port and wild elderberry marmalade.
- Drinks and specials Extensive wine list, selection of beers, freshly brewed coffee, and seasonal specials highlighting local Irish ingredients.
