O'Dowd's of Roundstone in Roundstone

simply everything you could want in a quaint irish pub. perfect

Seafood chowder was loved by my 5 year old who finished his bowl and tried to lick it clean. Nothing is over salted which I really appreciate. My other son had pizza and though it looked like your typical frozen pizza they must have added extra cheese bc it was so wonderfully cheesy. I had the soup of the day which is the vegetable soup and felt the price and quantity reflected a fair exchange. Most restaurants make the veg soup to salty to give it more flavor so I appreciate being able to taste the blend of vegetables. The cheeses garlic bread was small and would be a pass for us when we come back.

The food is absolutely perfect. The selection of fish dishes is very good, and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend the mussels and the salmon. The service is very friendly and always helpful. A definite recommendation for Roundstone and the West of Ireland.

Well it's an institution. Been here forever. Brilliant service. Food very fresh. Great Guinness. Best in the off season. Great place to drop some conversation bombs.... 😈 went back this year 2026. I did notice shrinkage in portion sizes, so i'm small downgrading to 4 stars. I should not be able to easily count my crab claws that easily.

It’s almost a truism that the better the seafood product the less you need to do with it. O’Dowd’s presents an archetype of exemplary freshness and quality with minimal intervention. The seafood speaks for itself. I had some melt in the mouth fresh summer crab claws served with a generous but not suffocating amount of butter. Compared to a similar dish at a highly-rated establishment in Clifden, these were superior in all ways. Cooked freshly and well, not overdone or prepared in advance (which can lead to a certain tougher texture). A hint of garlic but not overwhelming at all. As a bonus, I sampled some red mullet as part of my partner’s fish and chips. A famously tasty fish. Fearing it would be heavily battered, I was grateful for the gentle crumb and pan fry which let the fish shine. All in all, a pleasant time was had by all.

Great chowder and fish and chips

Fabulous food, and drink in a lovely friendly pub with a great view.

Just had a pint outside on the narrow Roundstone road by the quay which is always fun. As for the pub only ordered drinks inside.

Amazing place, great views and friendly service. The fisherman's platter was delicious and paired with a perfect wine!

A highly recommended spot on our Wild Atlantic Way trip. We went there for lunch and had lobster with garlic bread and pasta with smoked salmon. It was delicious. The waitresses were very friendly and attentive.