The best restaurants in Clare

13/08/2025: El pub puede tener su gracia además de no tener otras muchas alternativas. No puedo opinar de otros platos porque solo hemos probado el roast-beef y es un plato, en lo que respecta a la carne, totalmente impresentable. Esperábamos una carne rosadita y nos han traído una carne guisada seca y muy hecha, de un sabor que recordaba la del cole con la hacías bola antes de tragar. Horrible! Ya he dicho que solo hemos probado este plato que figuraba como plato del día.

10/08/2025: We stopped in here to grab a lunch on our way to the cliffs of moher. Staff was very attentive, we were sat right away. Hubby ordered the Guinness stew and I had the fried shrimp with chips and coleslaw. Both items were good. Space is fairly large, looked like they were preparing for a wedding event.

18/03/2025: First time in Spanish point and found it to be a lovely part of the wild atlantic way. A beautiful day for a walk along the beach and then lunch at Johnny Burkes in the Armada Hotel. My Wife wasn't very hungry so just had the soup of the day which was parsnip, she really enjoyed it. I had the roast rib of beef with all the trimmings and it was excellent. Service was very fast considering it was very busy. I'm already looking forward to a return trip during the summer.

19/01/2025: Johnny Burke's bar at the Amada in Spanish Point is brilliant. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are welcoming and delightful. The food menu is very good indeed. Spectacular location, spectacular staff.

05/07/2025: It was ok, on the google images it shows pizza with a nice char on the crust but mine was a bit limp and underdone. I asked for Salami but they put ham and when challenged they said ham is what they call Salami, so that’s a bit random. I wasn’t offered a replacement, which would be the appropriate customer service response, so they lost a star there. The toppings were kinda just dumped in the middle too, instead of evenly spread around and that’s a bit lazy. It’s a big place but no tables or chairs are offered. I had to return for napkins as they weren’t provided. They do not have shakers on the counter for chilli flakes, oregano, salt or pepper. They only accept cash and that is obviously inappropriate for a business and an inconvenience for the customer so that took another star. The pizza tasted ok apart from that ultra processed ham which I removed. I would probably go back but ask for the pizza to be well done and replace the salami (ham) with pepperoni. Overall I was disappointed but with just a little effort this could really be a great Pizza restaurant. Everyone working there was Eastern European and it somehow felt like it may have changed hands recently. They were fast to serve the food, the ingredients seemed fresh, they were friendly and the kitchen looked clean. A bit of customer service training would help them to better understand the expectations customers have after handing over their hard earned money. To end, they offer good value for the overall quality of the food and the pizza dough itself is very good.

16/07/2025: I seen all the reviews and booked 1 night stay, unfortunately I didn’t get good experience . Welcoming people but need to be professional . Long wait for breakfast though we booked for a slot night before. But good breakfast! It’s just personal experience depending on how we expect things to be. Generally, not feel good environment to me . Sorry to write this.

15/06/2025: Everything is clean, cozy like home and quiet. Free parking, delicious and hearty traditional Irish breakfast. Incredibly nice hostess!

22/10/2024: Had a lovely few pints here last night - a group of about 8 of us who stayed for a good 4-5 rounds. Decided to come back today for a pre-dinner drink to celebrate my birthday and were shouted at by a “gentleman” drinking at the bar who pretty much told us we weren’t welcome and was incensed that we had the audacity to pull a chair across. He told us to go sit outside in the beer garden or in the snug. One of my party said, “Do you want us to leave?” He replied, “Yes, I do.” The man apologised to the barkeeper, who said, “You’re alright.” We drank up and left immediately, as we had been made to feel so unwelcome.

31/08/2025: Wonderful local pub. Warm, welcoming hostess. When the bartender noted that we were visiting, we were asked to sign a visitor's book and were presented with a welcome drink.

23/07/2025: Best place to go for food in swords pints are delish and the craic is ninety with the music upstairs love it brilliant experience

21/07/2025: We had a very nice lunch in The Cock Tavern recently, my first visit in many years as I've moved away from the Swords area now. The place looks great, it's so cool and airy on what was a very hot day, comfortable seating. Loved the decor and atmosphere indide. Good service, very friendly and fast. Decent menu, two of us had dekucioufish and chips, the third had a tasty soup. Everyone was very happy with the food. Obviously, it has anything you'd ever want to drink as it's a pub, and the menus was nicely varied. A good option if you're in the area. It's great to see the place is still going during after all these years.

03/08/2025: Owner/manager/cook came and said hello to everyone in the room but us. Thrice. She just decided we’re not interesting enough for her time. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Younger staff is very nice though. Big portions. Normal food, dont expect too much. Not great, not terrible grandma food. we had a starter, a main and a drink and paid 58 euros.

03/11/2024: We visited apparently on the last weekday they would be open for the year, and weekday service will continue in January. We got lucky! As you arrive at the Trump International Golf Resort you are warmly received by a finely dressed gentleman at the gate house. He called ahead and announced our arrival for lunch, gave us directions, instructed us where to park. The staff of the bar and restaurant were waiting for us, menus in hand. They were preparing for Halloween and there were lovely arrangements of pumpkins. We were seated at a corner table that had two windows on each side that allowed for a wonderful view of the ocean, beach and a part of the golf course. Started the lunch with drinks, the men had Guinness, and I had what I considered the best Bloody Mary made from fresh ingredients and not a mix. I chose the Salt and Chili calamari, which was on a salad/slaw which was tangy delicious. My husband had the shrimp tacos. Being from Texas we are usually very skeptical of any taco in another country, but this did not disappoint. I stole a few bites, as well as a few of the most perfect French fries which were crispy goodness. The staff were absolutely perfect, the ambiance was elevated Irish pub with a seaside twist. I am very glad we took the chance and drove the hour from the Shannon Airport area. After lunch we strolled the beautiful beach! We had the beach to ourselves which was extra special. From the beach as you look out at the water you can see the Cliffs of Moher. If you had all day, you could visit the cliffs and the Trump Bar & Restaurant. Next time we visit, I would like to spend a night or two at the resort. But for a daytime visit you really cannot ask for anything more!

24/08/2024: Popped in for a drink as we were staying nearby. Beautiful setting, nice bar/restaurant area. Lovely staff, friendly & very efficient.

12/08/2025: Wow just wow. Place was great I had great memories there, sometimes I astral project when I sleep just to go back to this spot.

14/07/2025: A proper vegetarian meal (not the easiest thing in Ireland) great cooking and very friendly staff. Open till quite late, unusual for an cafe/deli

21/08/2025: A lovely place we eat here every year on holidays. Menus are varied,portions are good and prices are ok,larger tables available as well as outdoor areas.

20/08/2025: Stopped by yesterday with family and our dog! We were welcomed into the outdoor seating area that also had a really nice shelter and beautiful indoor/outdoor area. Staff were so nice, food was so delicious that what started as a stop by for lunch turned into starters, mains and dessert! Absolutely 10/10. Surroundings were lovely. Definitely will be in again. Thank you.