The best restaurants in Clare

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.

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.

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.

31/07/2025: Best roll around clare, munster and ireland. Top notch food and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Would recommend to everyone!

11/06/2025: Was out here last week with a friend of mine said we go for something to eat well I tell U something for nothing for food was beautiful have to say people out there are very nice and we went out again yesterday Tuesday we we're like I don't know what it's amazing food thanks girls

05/07/2025: Horrible is an understatement to how bad the experience was, I never leave reviews that harm the business or reviews full stop, but this restaurant was just…wow. We came here for dinner to celebrate someone’s birthday with some family friends, so there was 9 of us total. First off, one of the servers spilt a pint of MiWadi all over my brother. This is completely understandable, accidents happen and we’ve all worked in the industry before so we did not blame the server at all. When I say he was soaked I mean my father had to take him back home to change clothes and come back, what did they offer as compensation? Oh a complimentary dry clean of course. I’m not saying anything really needed to be offered but that just felt like a slap to the face, did they want an 11 year old to strip off in the middle of the restaurant so they can clean his clothes? Hilariously, the least they could have done was I don’t know, give us the MiWadi for free maybe? But laughably they still charged us 50c for it. Couldn’t even spare 50c after dropping a drink on a child and causing them to leave for 30 mins to go home and get changed. Don’t even get me started on the service. I’ve had better service at places a quarter of the cost, hell, I’ve had better service ANYWHERE but here. We were only approached by the servers a total of TWO times. Once to take our order and another to bring out our order. Throughout the dining experience NOT ONCE did anyone approach us asking how the meal was, to clear our plates (our table was incredibly cluttered and we had to play Tetris to fit everything as a result) , or even to refill our water (3 jugs between 9 people…we ran out pretty fast). Again, this is our first time dining at such a “high end, fine dining” restaurant, and by no means am I saying this is what servers must do, we’ve all worked in the industry but it was just SO BLATANT that we were being avoided like the plague. All other tables were being catered to except us, this was incredibly obvious. It doesn’t help that we were the only non-white table in the restaurant…doesn’t exactly help with appearances or implications does it? My brother wanted dessert but too bad, no one ever approached us to ask once we’d finished our meal or to even clear away the dishes. We were treated as if we were the problem (we had done absolutely nothing) even though they were the ones constantly messing up and OVERCHARGING us €188 euros???!?! Oh yeah let me get to this part. Being overcharged double the actual bill. So my father went to pay the bill and being the non confrontational nor problem causing person he is, he payed it without question and tucked the receipt into his wallet and sat down. He didn’t discuss the price nor even explain how much the total bill was. It wasn’t until I asked him how much he payed a few minutes later out of curiosity did I realise he had been scammed sorry I mean charged 384.50 FOR 8 MAIN COURSES AND 1 STARTER. Completely absurd. The receipt stated 9x 2 Course Dinners. At this point, I’m questioning their ability to count considering how 8 main courses can become 9 mysteriously. My friend approached one of the servers and did not give out about the price, but merely asked the server to break down the cost of the meal for her. Only then did they realise it was wrong AFTER HE HAD PAYED AND WE WERE ABOUT TO LEAVE??? Took them another 15 minutes to solve this issue (proof in the receipt times in the photo I have attached) and guess what, they had overcharged us an ABSURD 188 EURO, almost DOUBLE the actual bill of 197.50. How does a mistake of this magnitude happen? Charging an extra dish by mistake I understand but 188 euros? Inexcusable. The apologies for such a mistake were severely lacking. Heard one “sorry”. When I have worked in customer service I have given out complimentary food for far less and usually with the dialogue or “my sincere apologies I am so sorry for this mistake we will try to make it up to you, again, I am so sorry”. But did we get any of this after all these errors after errors? Nope just one “sorry” and it felt like we were ostracised and looked down upon like this was our fault. This experience was honestly so laughable and almost humiliating. Don’t worry we are never stepping foot near this place and have already told multiple people of this experience to dissuade them from going.

01/03/2025: The food was absolutely fantastic. We could not fault the menu. It catered for everyone. The service was unbelievable. The girls were really friendly and helpful. Rachel made sure that we were looked after from the minute that we came in. I would definitely recommend booking in here if you are staying here or even if you are in Ennis for a night.

24/09/2024: We had a great stay at Grovemount House. Our room was large and spacious with incredible views of the sunset. We loved hearing the cows in the pasture in the evening. It is close to lots of attractions and the towns of Ennistimon and Lehinch for shopping and restaurants. The hosts were the nicest people we have ever met. We highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.

08/08/2024: A disappointment. From the outside the place wouldn't be bad either, unfortunately the inside is all very old from the rooms to the bathrooms to the furnishings without even breakfast. Definitely expensive. The property is now for sale