The best restaurants in Clare

19/03/2025: One star for not updating their opening hours. We came to Doolin especially to try the Ivy Cottage because we read it had good gluten free options. We were really disappointed and annoyed to find it was closed despite checking their website in advance to make sure it would be open (their website redirects you to their Google listing, which said it was open every day from 12.30 - 20.00). When we arrived, there was another couple who also thought it was going to be open. Please correct your Google listing.

17/03/2025: Forget about 5 star hotel restaurants. Eat here for exceptional taste experience. The staff will make you feel like home. This place will make you come back to Doolin.

03/03/2025: Absolutely exquisite Castle hotel. Superb staff with that went above and beyond to alter our needs, especially Devon from the front reception. The decor throughout the whole building is astounding and the grounds of the hotel breathtaking. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone thinking of booking. It has not faulted in anyway. Thank you for a delightful stay, we will definitely be returning.

25/02/2025: I celebrated my 40th birthday at Dromoland Castle with family and it was superb. Between the wonderful acres of manicured grounds, championship golf course, outstanding service, fantastic restaurant, and its deep sense of heritage, Dromoland deserves a 5 star rating. That was my second time staying at the castle and I will definitely be back soon, hopefully before my 50th. I am struggling to think of another 5* hotel that can offer so much, while maintaining an easy going, friendly and welcoming vibe. Paddy at the door is a big part of that. It’s like coming home, when he welcomes you at the door. Can’t wait to find another excuse to return. Keep up the good work!

23/02/2025: The Atmosphere was relaxing with a very good vibe. An extensive wine list. The service was excellent. The food was exceptional. For the standard and quality of food it was unbelievable value.

16/02/2025: Fantastic menu, tasty food cooked perfectly. Very nice staff. Reasonably priced. Good buzz, all tables taken. Will definitely return

14/02/2025: Very good cafe with quality food. Labi, Christian and all the staff are very Friendly, excellent and provide great service

03/02/2025: Good food, great service at reasonable prices! Will be back!

22/02/2025: The most delicious Ribs we've had in Ireland. Great service, and manager popping in to go above and beyond for the kid's meal.

20/02/2025: Nice mix of locals and a few tourists, busy for a Thursday afternoon. Chowder was a little bit too creamy for my taste. Chowder varies a lot anyway.

17/02/2025: 1st time going this year before The Outing Queer Arts and Matchmaking Festival at The Inn at Dromoland Food was great and fun plus portions were very good size Be going back next year before the festival

04/02/2025: Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I had the pork belly (8.95) as starter & lamb shank (23.25) for main. My partner had the seafood chowder (9.85)for starter & trio of fish (21.95) for the main. The pork belly was 3 small cubes, same size as an ice cube, covered in sauce, now the sauce was delicious but only 3 small pieces of pork!. Lamb shank was nice. My partner had a trio of fish....the smallest piece of cod & salmon that I ever saw on a plate and 3 prawns, we were shocked, I wouldn't dream of giving anyone such a small piece of fish and then 1 serving of veg between 2 of us !!! and we could see at other tables 2 servings for 2 main courses. Had been to this restaurant twice before and the fact that it was nice was the reason we returned but we wont be going back. We paid a total of €70.75 for the dinner including 1 glass of wine. Too expensive for what we got.

05/03/2025: Nice Irish bar nice atmosphere with friendly staff..We'll be back..Good pint of Guinness Cheers 🍻

25/02/2025: Excellent local food, the portions are large and tasty.

13/03/2025: in case you missed my review from 5 or so years ago, still a great pub. great trad music every night except a few winter months. can't beat it. food is Irish comfort with a spicy wings option. the chicken curry isn't what it was thou. staff pour an excellent pint.

06/03/2025: This is by far the best place in Doolin! not just for a great atmosphere, but the live music, the friendly people, and some of the best food we’ve had in a long time. We stayed 3 days in the area and came back every night for the wonderful live music and the great atmosphere. Great place meet people and create lasting memories. Can’t wait for our next trip back. We will definitely be stopping by again. A special shout out to Mackin for making our time there most memorable. (Sorry if I spelt your name wrong.)

16/03/2025: Lovely atmosphere even more delicious food. We shared the nachos and enjoyed it so much, I got the Guinness stew and it was one of the best I’ve had in a pub. Staff were lovely too. Would chill and eat here again.

13/03/2025: Great food and a great pint.Friendly staff and a great atmosphere 👍

05/02/2025: Brilliant traditional restaurant with exceptional food. Highly recommended!!!

23/01/2025: Very friendly, welcoming staff. Scummy food with lots of choice.

18/02/2025: This is a great place for seafood with friendly and very accommodating staff. The seafood is fantastic. The desserts are scrumptious. The view across Galway Bay is marvelous. And it's right there between the Burren and the sea.

18/02/2025: Our second visit....just gets better. Superb food. Excellent welcoming service. Strong gly recommended.. ended.

12/03/2025: Great Live Music Venue would recommend going there evening time as they get some of the best bands playing there and great pints of Guinness too.

09/02/2025: Food was beautiful - very fresh and tasted amazing. We had seafood chowder which was delightful. Fish of the day was cooked beautifully, very flakey and light batter. Very good specials board with daily options. Service was very quick, staff extremely friendly and attentive. Kenny's also had a very welcoming and warm atmosphere

05/03/2025: Excellent food and great service, highly recommend the smothered chicken it was divine and my husband got the fish and chips which were delicious too and really generous portions, brogans we will be back next time we're in Ennis 💯

02/03/2025: The gluten free burger was really nice, and the roast as well, definitely comming back

20/09/2024: Fantastic food! Great alternative to the fried pub fare close by.

17/09/2024: We had a lovely time. Ordered delicious piazza, wine, fish and chips, and salad. I highly recommend this bistro. Our service was amazing! Diana was absolutely wonderful! Great atmosphere!

13/03/2025: This place has made me not want to go home. This is truly good food for good prices. All I have to say is wow. This place was so delicious and the person working here was so fast and nice. Couldn't have chose a better place to eat.

13/03/2025: This place has made me not want to go home. This is truly good food for good prices. All I have to say is wow. This place was so delicious and the person working here was so fast and nice. Couldn't have chose a better place to eat.