🍽️ A Cozy Culinary Escape at Benner’s Hotel in Tralee 🇮🇪

After a big day of adventuring, we discovered a true gem: Benner’s Hotel and Restaurant in the heart of Tralee. From the moment we walked in, we were enchanted — every corner of the space had a secret nook, the kind that invites you to slow down, sit back, and take it all in.

If you decide to visit, MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES!

📺 The kids were thrilled to catch the rugby match on TV — a fun cultural moment we didn’t expect them to enjoy so much! And, as always, we came prepared with our UNO cards to keep little hands busy while we waited for our meal. It's one of our favorite tricks to keep mealtime fun and stress-free when dining out.

🥂 While the kids played, mom and dad got to unwind with a well-earned pint in hand — a little balance goes a long way!

The menu offered something for everyone, including a great 3-for-€35 deal. We went all in and ordered:

  • 🐙 Fried Calamari — crispy, tender, and kid-approved

  • 🥩 Ribeye Steak — juicy and cooked to perfection

  • 🐟 Grilled Salmon — fresh and flavorful

  • 🍕 Plus a prosciutto and mushroom pizza that was pure heaven (and shared generously all around!)

What made this meal special wasn’t just the food — it was the atmosphere. No rush. No pressure. Just good food, happy kids, and a cozy, family-friendly vibe. It’s the kind of place that welcomes little ones and grown-ups — with enough charm and comfort for everyone to feel right at home.

Feeding Tip from the Table:
Dining out doesn’t have to mean food stress. When the environment feels relaxed, kids are more likely to try new things — especially when they see their grown-ups enjoying them too. Bring along games, embrace the local flavors, and trust that memories (and meals) are being made.

Jean Hawney

As a speech-language pathologist, Jean has worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan, including early childhood intervention, outpatient and private clinics, public schools, adult and pediatric inpatient rehabilitation units, skilled nursing facilities and pediatric acute care.

Currently, Jean primarily focuses on supporting parents of breastfed and bottle-fed infants, as well as infants and toddlers who have difficulty transitioning to solids and oral aversion. Jean also works closely with medically fragile infants and children who have tracheostomy tubes and weaning of feeding tubes. When Jean works with her patients, her goal is for them to feel empowered to advocate for their needs and to have an active role in their therapy.

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