Seafood Restaurant
CLOSED for our Autumn Break, back Early Spring 2026
2 Menus Available – Check them out!
Two Menu’s available
Wild and Native began with a big dream: two passionate people wanting to share the very best of food. Over the years, we’ve tried it all—fine dining, tapas, sharing plates—you name it. But something was always missing. We listened, we learned, and now we’re back in our fine dine era. Chef Fergal Dempsey has thoughtfully curated a new set menu for you to slow down, savour, and truly enjoy.
Rooted in passion and driven by creativity, we continuously evolve and innovate, ensuring we remain a dynamic and thriving part of the local dining scene.
Inspired by Nature, Consumed by Flavour
We’re Back to Our Roots
You might be wondering, “Why has the menu changed again?”
The truth is — we’ve come full circle.
After trying a more casual approach to keep things going, we realised something important: what we truly love (and what we do best) is full-service dining, built around beautiful seafood, warm hospitality, and real connection.
So we’re back. Back to what we started.
Wild & Native is once again a full-service seafood restaurant — with a menu that celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the best of what the ocean has to offer.
This shift is about more than food. It’s about staying true to who we are, and creating the kind of dining experience we believe in — thoughtful, welcoming, and unforgettable.
We’re small, we’re passionate, and we’re so glad you’re here.
Wild & Native
Our Cuisine
Locally Sourced
We source our products locally where possible. This includes foraging for herbs, delicacies and garnishing.
Quality Ingredients
We take pride in the quality of our ingredients. We don’t cut corners and it’s one thing that makes us stand out.
Award Winning
We’ve won multiple awards that recognize the hard work and effort we put into our restaurant & wine bar.
Exciting Menu
We change our menu regularly, in line with the freshest seasonal foods. Check out our sample menu for a preview.
Reaching Heights…
The Wild & Native Story
Jodie and Fergal first crossed paths in 2009, and by 2015, they had found the perfect property in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford — a new adventure for the whole family (2.3 kids and all!) to embrace together.
Chef Fergal Dempsey began his culinary career at the prestigious Great Southern Hotel in Rosslare. At just 19 years old, he accepted his first Head Chef role at The Tara Hotel in Amsterdam — a remarkable achievement that marked the beginning of a diverse and dynamic journey. Over the years, Fergal has held Head Chef positions across Ireland, consulted on Dublin’s Le Bon Crubeen, and even ran his own country pub in Kilkenny for eight years.
Functions & Events
Do you have a special event coming up? Need a private special place to hold it in?
We’ve got your covered. Contact Jodie by email at [email protected], or visit the reservations page where you can submit a provisional booking request online.
Vouchers
We no longer sell gift vouchers. If you have a voucher, in date we will of course stilll honour it.
Our Awards
Wild and Native Seafood Restaurant are proud to be recognised for our commitment to bringing fabulous local food. Below you can see just some of the accolades we have been honoured with:
- Best Seafood Restaurant – National Hospitality Awards 2019
- Best Local Restaurant – National Hospitality Awards 2019
- Best Seafood Restaurant – South East Hospitality Awards 2019
- Best Dining Experience – South East Hospitality Awards 2019
- Best ‘Free From’ Menu in Wexford – Restaurant Association Regional Awards 2018
- Best Seafood Ireland – Yes Chef Awards 2018
- Best Seafood Leinster – Yes Chef Awards 2018
- Best Newcomer – National Gold Medal Awards 2017
- Best Casual Dining in Leinster – Restaurant Association National Awards 2017:
- Best Casual Dining in Wexford – Restaurant Association Regional Awards 2017
- Best Restaurant in Leinster – Yes Chef Awards 2017
- South East Hospitality Awards 2016: Seafood Restaurant of the Year