The best restaurants in Clare

14/02/2026: Fantastic ♥️ thank you for delicious food and great service. Especially Lian ( I am not sure about correct spelling, sorry). All staff were amazing and friendly. Definitely we will be back soon. Despite the full seating we were always served and had delicious food on our table.

06/02/2026: Family lunch for 12xbodies here a few weeks back- every plate of food served was top-notch

07/03/2026: We came here with an organized tour. 33 people. This was an experience we won't forget! Had never slept inside a castle before. I would love to do this again.

28/02/2026: I am speechless??? I love a classy, upscale stay, but this was otherworldly. If anything else ever tops it, I'm convinced I'll have died and gone to heaven. The service was the best I've ever experienced. Richard greeted us cheerily and carried in all our bags, valet parked our car, and happily retrieved a few small items we'd left in the car door and brought them to our room. We were given a full tour of the room, and my boys were *thrilled* to see candy and stuffies waiting for them on the bed. At dinner in the Thomand, Matthew commented on the view from our room and greeted my boys by name. We were seated and cared for as though we were royalty. They surprised us and brought chocolate cake, complete with a candle and "happy 9th birthday" beautifully written in icing, and the server sang to my son during dinner! We were driven to and from the pool in the adjacent building whenever we wished, the rowboats on the pond are complimentary to use, and our falconry experience with Jack was a once in a lifetime experience we will treasure. Of course the castle and grounds itself are enchanting. A winding drive past gnarled, aged oak trees and a glistening pond set the tone for the stunning castle set behind them. It's beautifully furnished, landscaped, and decorated. The rooms strike a lovely balance of functionality, class, and welcoming warmth. I hope another Dromoland stay is in my future. :)

13/02/2026: Hi guys I was here last Saturday night with friends 🧡 it was amazing food is to dive for wow cheese board excellent and the Malbec was delicious 😋 thanks

03/02/2026: First time in We were on the way home from a funeral All 8 of us loved our meal Great Service all the food was served together all hot and delicious 😋 Excellent Value We will definitely be in again

13/01/2026: If you find yourself in Doolin this is a great place to stop in for tasty pub food and a pint (or more - but heed the warning on the door). Law enforcement, bring your patches, they are posted throughout from all over the world. Enjoy!

01/01/2026: Beer is good and fries (or chiips)

15/02/2026: Popped in on a Wednesday night in dark damp January. Nice open fire. Thought the kitchen may be closed but ordered and ate two decent fish and chips. Tartar sauce was a bit weird, sort of a chemical taste but otherwise fine. Guinness was good, and a good price. Look forward to coming back when the place is in full swing.

14/02/2026: It was quite lovely. The music was good The Guinness,a bit sweet. Conversation lively. The bartender lovely and attentive. I wonderful place to round out your evening.

06/02/2026: A really great hotel. Excellent staff and quality food. Would definitely recommend.

18/01/2026: Four of us dined here for Sunday lunch. The food and service were amazing! The service was warm, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Thank you David - you and your team are the epitome of Irish hospitality! We will definitely be back.

25/01/2026: This restaurant is such a cute place! I’ve most delicious clam chowder soup & a very fresh garden salad. The service was excellent, friendly people and delicious food. Recommended! 🍲🥗

29/10/2025: Charming restaurant with delicious food. I was there at the end of July with my mother staying within walking distance of the restaurant, and it was one of the best meals we had during our 5 day trip in Ireland.

27/11/2025: This is a big cold, but they have the best sausage roll in all of Ireland. No greasy, or cheap sausage meat…full of rich flavour and delicious flaky pastry. The Portuguese Pastel de Nata, straight out of the oven was better than any I have had in Portugal…well at least as good as! Great coffee as well! Friendly people!

30/10/2025: Pleasant surprise finding baked goods of such high quality in such a small town, great coffee too!

09/01/2026: Had lunch fast friendly service.Went for the vegetarian option very nice. Nice place to dine in Ennis would recommend.

07/01/2026: Ordered the steak with a couple of beers to wash it down. Steak arrived fairly quick and cooked to perfection. Sides and sauce were delicious and well presented. More than enough food on the plate and the live music will a reasonably full pub made for a very good atmosphere. Great night

09/02/2026: We stopped here on February bank holiday weekend and am I glad that we did! Smoked salmon and Gouda Mac & cheese was a religious experience. Beef and chicken burgers came with tasty fries, dipping sauce and possibly the best onion rings I’ve ever had. All served with a smile and a warm welcome. Will definitely return sooner rather than later!

01/02/2026: Cosy pub with great cooking, lovely service and good beer. Music from 9pm. We chose from the specials board and had a really good meal. Welcome was friendly and the Burren beers are brewed locally. Feels like an old fashioned pub, with a local feel, where visitors are made welcome.

06/01/2026: We had a wonderful meal...a lovely evening near the cliffs. Excellent live music.

02/01/2026: Have been here a couple of times , the food , the music , and of course the criac are all unbeatable here , my favourite places to go when I’m in lahinch ! And the aul fella in behind the bar always looks after us, Glen is his name I think

15/02/2026: Amazing food as always! Visiting this place on regular basis and the quality of the food is always outstanding.

13/02/2026: Fabulous food, lunch Fast efficient staff Definitely be back again

07/03/2026: We only went to the bar. Great setting. Very friendly staff. Beautiful view. Typical of Ireland.

23/02/2026: Absolutely top class. We visited Ballyvaughan this weekend as a large kayaking group with friends and family and ate both nights in Monks. The staff were lovely and very engaging, happy to make recommendations on the food and chat even though it was busy. The portions are very generous and the food quality is fantastic. There is probably only one place in Ireland where the fish, on the fish burger is actually bigger than the buns. Monks! The fish and chips was lovely on the first night and the fish pie I had the second night was out of this world. (Do yourself a favour and squeeze the lemon over the top) As a fussy Guinness drinker I don't often trust Guinness outside of a few select pubs. The Guinness in Monk's is absolutely fantastic. Cold and creamy. We were staying in a cottage beside it, but can only imagine staying here would be as top class as the staff, service and food. very child friendly too.

24/02/2026: All we heard was how friendly and warm the service was here. Well I guess the staff that provide the great and warm service were not working the evening we visited 😕

29/01/2026: Found this place by accident while looking for a place to eat. The service was quick and the fish and chips was very nice.

04/01/2026: A Favourite place of mine for Fantastic Food and Service..

17/12/2025: I went to vaughans last summer and can I just say wow! The food the experience the service all amazing. The young handsome light skinned bar man young Nibs was especially polite Great service would highly recommend