Morels Restaurant in The Carlton Hotel, Tralee...

I usually don't eat in hotel's restaurants, don't really know why is that. It's easier for me to walk of the street to a restaurant than a hotel (even though I have a professional background in hotel industry...). Anyway back to the merit - I'll write you my thoughts and experience about restaurant in one of Tralee's hotels - Morels in Carlton.

I ate there twice - both times lunch - so I could compare.
First time I had baked salmon in white, cheese sauce, mashed potatoes and some choice of vegetables. The only thing I found wrong with the whole dish - not enough of that gorgeous, velvety sauce! The fish was well baked, but not overdone (nothing worse than overdone piece of salmon, which becomes very dry when you do that...). Veges were crunchy. I also had a chance of trying some chips from my friend's plate, which turned out really well and not greasy at all!
My second visit ended with another fish dish - this time it was a hake. Another example of well cooked fish with some potato rosti and selection of cooked vegetables. And again I had only one problem with the dish - not enough sauce! Fortunately that's something I can live with.
I was able to try, just a little bit, of other dishes as there were 8 of us eating there. Some of my friends had chicken - good, but a little bit overdone for my taste; vegetarian ravioli - very nice, served with fresh bread and tomato sauce; gourmet burger - big one! not for someone with a small tummy ;)

There's also a nice bar area, so if you want to stay for a drink or two after your meal you can do so.

All in all very nice place for lunch - unfortunately can't say anything about dinner. Staff couldn't do more for us and service was very quick - even though there were 8 of us, during both visits we didn't have to wait long for our order. It's good to know there's a place in Tralee, Co.Kerry where you can get a fresh fish (not frozen previously) and cooked well - just ask for an extra sauce if you happen to be there :)

P.S. I tend to order fish in a restaurant as I love seafood, but I don't like the smell in my kitchen/house after preparing a seafood dish... I don't know why but I can smell my fishy lunch/dinner for a few days after... any advice/idea how I can avoid that...? If you have any tips on that please, please, please share them with me! Thank you.