The best restaurantsof irish 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

20/02/2026: 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!

15/02/2026: This was hands down my favorite pub in Ireland! The cottage pie was the best I've had, good drinks and great service (with good craic!). The music was exceptional and fun, and the crowd was a lot of fun. I only wish we could have stayed longer and gone back more often. The couple at the table next to us had been there every night for most of the week as it was their favorite pub in town.

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.

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.

24/02/2026: Really nice hotel to explore the local area from. Friendly staff and plenty of nice places to eat and drink in the local village.

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

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.

12/03/2026: Great seafood chowder. Lots of fish in it and very tasty. The bread was also very good

24/02/2026: Went to the restaurant, very friendly service, everything was absolutely delicious, great environment, high recommend!!! 2026-Feb

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.

15/12/2025: Stopped off for lunch. Fresh food, excellent service. Very reasonable price.

23/11/2025: Service was really disappointing. Emily (in a tight blue blouse and blonde hair) rushed us, spoke sharply, and then handed me a container to pack my own main, when I asked can I take it home. which felt downright rude and unprofessional. Definitely not the level of service I expected. Do better.

22/01/2026: Food was great. The service was great. Atmosphere was nice. Very friendly and helpful staff.

03/01/2026: Had the mussels, the crab cake with smoked fish, the lamb and the panfried hake. The crab cake was the best part of the meal for sure, although the others weren’t bad either.

04/12/2025: Went here for food and drinks on a trip shortly after getting married this summer. The food and service were incredible. We loved every moment of it. When we told them we'd just gotten married, they gave us a free drink. So generous. Will be back every time in the area.

30/11/2025: Great experience, we were 3 people and all tried Irish Stew and it was really delicious and big portions. Everything was great, including the staff.