Family Dinner at The Tankard: Family, Seafood & UNO on the Water in Tralee
There’s something so special about sharing a meal with family — especially when it involves fresh seafood, stunning water views, and a few competitive rounds of UNO.
On our recent evening out, we headed to The Tankard in Tralee, Ireland, with the grandparents for a relaxed, delicious dinner by the sea. The setting alone was worth the visit: coastal air, cozy atmosphere, and a view that instantly slows you down.
We encouraged the kids to be adventurous and start with an appetizer — and they did not disappoint. They confidently chose the fresh fried calamari, which was golden, crisp, and disappeared almost instantly (with zero leftovers, of course). We were all impressed.
From there, they tasted bites of seafood chowder, sipped like little food critics, and shared portions of our main dishes — a beautiful spread of mussels, scallops, and shrimp, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.
The food was only part of what made the night so enjoyable. The conversation flowed, everyone laughed (especially when Grandpa dropped his calamari in his water glass), and naturally, UNO made an appearance at the table before dessert. There’s no better way to finish a meal than with full bellies and a few competitive laughs over wild cards and draw fours.
The Tankard was the perfect mix of family-friendly and food-forward — a place where both kids and adults felt welcomed, well-fed, and completely content.
If you’re ever in Tralee and looking for a memorable dinner spot by the water, this one is a must.
After dinner, we went on an adventure with our full bellies to visit Saint Brendan the Navigator. The fresh sea air, beautiful boats and views, and energetic children was a fun way to finish the evening.
