Restaurant & Wine Bar

Currently open Thursday to Friday from 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 5pm.

Wild & Native is a multi award winning restaurant in Wexford. Along with being top rated on TripAdvisor, rated at 4.7 on Google, and being a renowned restaurant for good food, we’re passionate about providing the best in local produce with carefully crafted seasonable menus, all at reasonable prices. We don’t take bookings so all walk in. Do not worry we do have 23 indoor tables and 4 outdoor tables so we have plenty of space

Inspired by Nature, Consumed by Flavour

We’ve made some changes

Why has our menu changed you ask? We loved what we did when we were fine dine but sadly our bank balance didn’t. We had to change to survive within the industry. We wanted to create a new menu that was slightly more affordable and less of an occasional treat and more of a regular one. 

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 & Fergal first met in 2009 and started searching for a property for Fergal to take on himself. We then chose a property in Rosslare Strand for the whole family (2.3 children) to get to grips with. Wild & Native Restaurant was first established in March 2016.

Chef Fergal Dempsey first trained in The Great Southern Hotel in Rosslare, County Wexford. A the young age of 19 he took a head chef position at The Tara Hotel in Amsterdam.

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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 contact@wildandnative.ie, or visit the reservations page where you can submit a provisional booking request online.

Note: We have plenty of room in our premise for walk in service for couples or small families. Reservations are not required.

Vouchers

We have vouchers available for purchase in our restaurant. Alternatively you can use the following link to purchase online:

What denominations do you offer?

Our vouchers are available for any amount, from €20 upwards. You can specify the amount you wish.

How long are the vouchers valid?

Our vouchers are valid for 5 years from date or purchase.

Do you ship the voucher if I purchase online?

We do ship the vouchers if located in Ireland. Be sure to include the address after selecting the option “Mail” and also include the address where you would like the vouchers shipped to. There is a small postal fee. This online purchase feature will be available soon.

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