The best restaurants in Clare

02/09/2025: Excellent service, beautiful food and a varied menu all combine to make this a great experience.

29/08/2025: Particularly friendly staff and very yummy soups. Surely recommended. Also if you are into tea, make sure to get the safran tea, amazing!

07/09/2025: We were there for coffee and food, the place is beautiful and the food and customer service was grand

06/09/2025: Great experience. The personal attention from the staff was excellent.

14/09/2025: Exceptional pub. When we arrived, it was packed and we had to wait a quarter of an hour. They offered to share a table with another American couple, providing a chance to socialize. The food was excellent; try the stew, it's worth it. They serve food until 9:30 PM, after which they give way to music. I think there are different performers every night. In our case, we listened to a famous Irish bagpipe player along with two other musicians, and needless to say, they were brilliant. You can really feel the Irish spirit of joy and conviviality.

12/09/2025: Fantastic food with extremely friendly service.

24/07/2025: An exceptional day seeing the cliffs and then a meal on the terrace with steak and fish and chips

24/07/2025: Fabulous food beautiful presentation excellent customer service 👌

24/08/2025: Recommended by the owner of our B&B for its delicious, well-sourced oysters. We ate well, and the staff was super friendly. The oysters and mussels were delicious.

24/08/2025: We came across this last night in Doolin on 23/08/25 We ordered 5 pizzas, which weren't great at all.. They used cheap bases, and all 5 people thought they weren't great. That was a mixture of children and adults. I had ordered the Riverside chicken.. Which was the last to come out by about 10 minutes +++ The dinner was presented well, but when I cut into it.. the chicken was raw.. I called the waitress over, and she said I'll bring it to the kitchen, and they'll sort it out. I said no thanks 😒 I don't want it now. I spoke to the manager.. Who said they were trying to get all the food out together, and they were doing their best. But I said the chicken was completely raw in the middle, and I could I have gotten very sick . Not once did the manager or waitress apologise. They said I was very aggressive.. which is not through . I never complain 😌 but I obviously had to on this occasion. I would not recommend this restaurant ever..in fact ..I'm surprised it's still opened .please don't eat here.

28/08/2025: When we were there the line went way out the door - now we know why! Great pastries and great coffee. Take away cups only and no loos (might be good to know).

27/08/2025: Great pastries and products. The long wait was definitely worthwhile. We especially loved the cinnamon rolls.

30/08/2025: We stopped in for lunch after walking through the Abby ruins across the street. Excellent food and service.

29/08/2025: They fit us in on short notice, no notice actually. Usually its by booking. So book in advance so they can accommodate you. The food was immaculate and so tasty and fresh. There was something for everyone and the service was top notch so quick hardly any wait time at all. Highly Highly recommend

20/08/2025: Very nice place, you wouldn't say it from the outside, delicious food and perfectly cooked eggs.....

10/08/2025: It is one of my favourite places to go with the family. Friendly,cosy,great food and a real hidden gem.

07/09/2025: Great restaurant, really great welcome 👌 The prices are very reasonable and the pizzas are delicious

06/09/2025: Very good pizzas and very nice quiet place

08/08/2025: We are finishing up a week in Lahinch and we ate here with our two young kids three times, it was so good! We loved everything about it, the atmosphere, the service and the food! They were super great with our kids, bringing coloring, bringing their food at first. And the food was just so good. It kept us coming back! We highly recommend checking it out if you’re in Lahinch!

06/08/2025: We loved Kenny's - kid and dog friendly with a fantastic pint of Guinness. Outdoor area is excellent. Food was superb pub grub.

03/09/2025: Everything is very good and friendly as at home

01/09/2025: An Unforgettable Experience at Brogan's ​From the moment we walked in, we were met with a warmth that set the tone for the entire evening. Despite the bustling crowd, we were greeted with a genuine smile and quickly accommodated. The server, with a friendly efficiency, took our names and offered us the choice to wait comfortably by the bar or the glass window as they prepared our table. This small gesture of consideration immediately made us feel valued. ​Once seated, we were given menus and the daily special was expertly described. While our initial round of soft drinks lacked a bit of fizz, the staff's response was nothing short of brilliant. Without a moment's hesitation, they offered to replace them, giving us the option to either get fresh ones or try something new. This level of attentiveness is a true testament to their commitment to customer satisfaction. ​Then came the main course. The food arrived piping hot, and the portion sizes were incredibly generous. Every single bite was a delight, cooked to absolute perfection. It was a proper hearty meal, and although we were completely stuffed, we simply couldn't leave a single morsel behind. ​The entire experience, from start to finish, was exceptional. Manager Joanne and her team deserve all the praise in the world. They were professional yet genuinely friendly, creating a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere. When you combine that with the extremely reasonable prices, you have a truly unbeatable dining experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Brogan's to anyone looking for a delicious, hearty meal served with excellent customer service. It's the kind of place that leaves you looking forward to your next visit.

14/08/2025: An excellent stop over along the drive from Kerry to the famous cliffs of Moher in western part of Ireland. Fresh and tasty food with daily baked goodies

12/08/2025: Best breakfast in Lahinch! Super healthy menu with generous portions of delicious food. The staff are lovely, very friendly and helpful and the cafe itself is small enough which makes it intimate but not too loud. Great for chatting to locals too! My only complaint would be that the pancakes were a little bit too doughy, (almost muffin-like) which wasn’t for me but maybe is for others. The rest of the food and coffee was spot on though. Thanks guys!

10/09/2025: Visited as a tourist couple. Lots of parking opposite the pub and spotted easily on the way into town. Nice decor inside, very authentic, a little dark since we were sat away from the windows, not an issue on the whole. Considering the majority of the reviews state that the service is 5 star, sadly, we didn't feel all too welcome. No hello or smile when we entered the building. Then when our drinks came, the staff member proceeded to throw the placemats on the table which was surprising and rude?! The food arrived soon after and it was amazing, we ordered fish and chips and massaman curry, couldn't fault anything on either dish. However, nobody came over to ask how we were doing and didn't offer any more drinks unfortunately. After we finished it was some time before staff took our plates, even though there was only us and one other table. we were considering a dessert but honestly didn't feel like it due to the poor service all round. Settled the bill at the bar, gentleman who took our payment was the most friendly and asked us how the food was and gave us a friendly smile. Think it was a one-off as the service is usually great from what the reviews say. Stomachs full but a little dissapointed on the whole.

01/09/2025: We stopped here for lunch on a tour to Galway. When we arrived (about 90 people), they were ready to welcome us. It didn't take long for them to bring out the food, which, by the way, was a long time since I'd had something so flavorful. The soup of the day was the best I've had in a long time, and the beef was also excellent. My friend ordered a burger, which she also really liked. The price was very reasonable for the portions and quality. I recommend it.

16/09/2025: Great people, cozy atmosphere, great food, & great Pints.

16/09/2025: Food is amazing, Service is great. Desert is fabulous. I would give 10 star if I could. We got the lamb shank and their Special salmon and both were great!

06/08/2025: Friendly service, great food, busy, nice atmosphere and lots of choices

18/07/2025: Don't hesitate to step through the door of this small café, which hides a large dining room upstairs. A delicious full breakfast is served even in the afternoon by a dynamic and welcoming team.