The Lake Room in Cavan

The staff here are warm and friendly, extremely considerate and courteous. So that’s a great start. And then you can consider the ambience which is inviting and unpretentious with simple decor that still has enough to draw the eye to various areas of the space. The cocktails and wines available seem to offer choice without being overwhelming - another plus. The food here is, naturally, the star. Having eaten here twice now, I can safely say that it’s our favourite restaurant we’ve discovered since moving to Cavan 15 months ago. The food is not flashy or overly complicated. Instead, they make relatively simple food with good, fresh ingredients, and the result are dishes that are packed with satisfyingly rich and complementary flavours. Nothing feels too heavy or ostentatious, and we have left clean plates on both occasions. It’s a cliché, isn’t it, that you get what you pay for. The balance here feels right, and this evening, three of us had a three course meal with drinks for under €180. That feels like excellent value for the quality of the food and the impeccable service.

Booked a table well in advance which is advisable. The food is spectacular, duck confit tartlet, braised pork cheek as starters, great blend of flavours & textures. Steak & halibut as mains..steak was on the tough side and the fish slightly overcooked but the accompaniments helped ease any disappointment. Strawberry tart with elderflower sorbet was really good, sorbet was gorgeous. Drinks orders were a bit slow but not the end of the world. Overall great food with a few minor let downs. Definitely worth a visit again. Have been back 25/01/25 and again food was great, definitely now on my recommended places to eat. Great atmosphere and staff are friendly and approachable…

Booked in due to a poor F&B experience in the Cavan Crystal Hotel the previous night and we were very happy we did! Arrived with my Dad, Sister, Niece and Nephew and were very well looked after. Xmas set menu was excellent. I had the Game Pie and Cod specials followed by the Baked Alaska and all put a smile on my face. Salted Caramel Espresso Martinis and Amaretto Sours were ten out of ten! Excellent job by everybody involved.

I'm not sure I could fault this place. From start to finish my interactions and experience with the Oak Room was fabulous. Their website said they had no availability on my date but I emailed to chance my arm at a last minute booking for my wife's birthday and they got me a table. We had an abundance of choice as two vegetarians (who also enjoy vegan options) which was so refreshing. We both ordered different starters, mains ,and desserts and swapped plates every time to try as many flavours as possible. Not one dish disappointed! The beetroot risotto was INSANELY GOOD. I only wish there was a third person at our table so we could have tried every available vegetarian option ! 🤣. Aside from the food, the place itself is lovely, very nice layout and decor, and above all else the staff were amazing. The manager Laura was very accommodating and our main server Saoirse was so so lovely. She has a really nice manner about her. She was very conscientious of my peanut allergy and even sang happy birthday to my wife when the dessert came out. Something I didn't even organize or request. Legitimately one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. Please don't stop doing what you're doing!

Just a fantastic restaurant top class

Beautiful restaraunt, amazing staff, very accommodating, phenomenal food. Really phenomenal food. Spotlessly clean and fresh interior. Absolutely stunning. Worth a detour, as the Michelin guide would say.

Wonderful food, surroundings and service. It would make a great occasions place. Visiting Ireland after a 3 year absence, the prices are eyewatering but this was worth it at €83 for 2 for 2 courses inc a glass of wine.

Highly recommended foods was amazing. Atmosphere warm and so welcoming. The Manager Laura and her staff was so welcoming to us .It was lovely to see that she sat down and talked with us and with other customers . This acknowledgement to take time to sit and chat with customers is fantastic to see and what is lacking in alot of restaurants. It was my partner birthday and laura and her staff brought him his dessert and sang happy birthday to him such a lovely taughtfull thing to do . Laura also showed us the rest of the restaurant when we were finished our meal and gave us great ideas for large family occasions meals and also told us they have also catered for a wedding .We definitely will be back . Highly recommended to come and see for yourself. We'll done everyone at the oak room 👏👏👏

I travel to Ireland every year and I always make a point of eating in this gem of a restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is both friendly and attentive. A special mention is due to Laura Connolly and also to the girl with the butterflies (she will know who I mean). Thanks Laura and your team - see you in 2025.

Excellent quality food and the service was spot on. Portion sizes were as you'd expect for a la carte but tasted beautiful.