The best restaurants in Ballybunion
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8,5
322 Reviews |
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The Marine Ballybunion
Ballybunion
14/08/2025: Beautiful bakery with oodles of different savouries and cakes. Has to be one of the best Atlantic Way experiences, fabulous quiche and tartlets washed down with delicious coffee whilst looking out for the Shannon Dolphins on Ballybunion Beach
14/08/2025: I queued for 20 minutes to order a what I thought a fresh toasted sandwich . All sandwich where all the are ready made . Only option s is toasted or none toasted all ready made sandwich s. Which have mean you can't choose what you want as a filling and made up sandwich have been sitting out on a cool shelf for hours. . Choice of sandwich turkey and ham, Bacon lettuce or breakfast toastie . Wrap had chicken and ham as well . It definitely not service with a smile as if you asked for salad it was inconvenience and inconvenience for them to take your order and give you your order. Then you had wait in the reception area for sandwiches and coffee which you got your coffee or drink and waited for sandwich. Which got drink 10 minutes before you got your sandwich and nearly thrown at you
8,0
386 Reviews |
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Namir's restaurant
Ballybunion
08/08/2025: The nicest fish and chips we’ve had! We were passing through Ballybunion on our Wild Atlantic Way road trip and stopped at Namirs. He was closed but turned on the fryers for us and made us the best fish we’d ever had! Tasty beer batter and lovely fresh cod. Such a nice man. Highly recommend!
01/08/2025: Great place to eat. Quality food,generous portions,and very good value for money. Kaye and Namir very friendly, and never too busy for a chat. Lovely bottle of red wine with meal. Thank you,we will be back.
8,0
291 Reviews |
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McMunn's
Ballybunion
22/08/2025: It’s rare to find balance today. Too often we find ourselves being pulled violently toward an extreme as opposed to being pleasantly placed in the middle, floating in that magical place that is the best of all worlds.
McMunn’s has found that balance. The staff are welcoming without being patronizing. The rooms are straightforward yet comfortable. And the food… the food is simply the best meal thus far in Ireland and one I will remember for a long time. You can hunt for a meal like this for years and never find it. This is exactly what you’re looking for.
The oysters were the best I’ve had. This was an excellent introduction to the meal as oysters are an indication of the quality of ingredients to come. Oysters have no where to hide and we could have eaten another 20 of them. They are that good.
We followed the oysters with an order of muscles. Muscles are great across Ireland, we have them with most meals and haven’t been let down yet. But the broth at McMunn’s… A simple yet heavenly decadent solution of cream, white wine, clouds, hopes, dreams, garlic, that feeling you get when you know you’ve fallen in love, shallots and a sprinkle of parsley wash away any troubles you could possibly have. I would say I could bathe in it if it wouldn’t be a crime to waste even a drop. Simple ingredients executed at a level far above what is commonly found in fine dining. True balance.
We asked our server what she recommended for mains. She mentioned she was not a huge seafood fan and therefore couldn’t speak for that side of the menu (understandable) and promptly let us know the lamb was her favourite. While we may disagree with her distaste for seafood, her recommendation of the lamb is something we will forever be grateful for. We ordered some scallops which were a special of the day as well.
Where am I. Who am I. What is life. What was the point of anything before this. The scallops were cooked to absolute perfection. Scallops cooked this well are not impossible to find, but they are generally not found in a cozy small town pub/restaurant as a daily special. I won’t go in to too much detail as they are not on the main menu and are presumably only available when they are able to be procured but they are amazing. The delicious sauce they were served in acted as a wonderful addition to (but in no way distracted from) the perfection of those scallops.
At this point we are both furious how much money we’ve spent in our lives chasing food this good. No pretentious ingredients, no ridiculous plating, no 5 minute explanation about the chef’s inspiration behind his current “expression”. Just a polite, knowing, “enjoy,” as a plate of mind altering lamb is placed in front of you.
Unassuming, yet perfectly plated. Mysterious, yet you somehow always knew it existed somewhere. The flavours are complex and robust, but combine into one simple expression, “Wow”. We said it in unison with the same stupid expression on our faces. The expression was a combination of ecstasy as the lamb and its perfectly paired accoutrements flowed through our stunned pallets, and rage that it had taken us this long to find something this good anywhere. Not just in Ireland, anywhere.
We are staying here overnight and are being served breakfast in the morning before continuing on for the remainder of our holiday. We’re already considering cancelling a night or two elsewhere to come back and try the rest of the menu… or order the lamb 4 more times.
If you are lucky enough to have the chance to do so; come here, have the best meal you’ll have in a long time, have a couple pints and stay at McMunn’s. You will be blown away.
16/08/2025: Fabulous waitress called Aoibheann! Gave us great attention and service. Food was fabulous.
7,9
101 Reviews |
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Cahill's SuperValu Ballybunion
Ballybunion
12/07/2025: Its ok for a Supervalu. Dont seem to carry the same offers as any Garveys Supervalu. They have extended recently. In the summer expect ques and cranky staff.
08/07/2025: Lovely clean, well stocked shop, friendly efficient service, great value.
7,6
52 Reviews |
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Railwaybar
Ballybunion
20/08/2025: Great spot for a few pints after a good walk on the beach. Tables outside so you enjoy the evening..
03/06/2025: Many of these bars where you can sit, relax, chat... this one is another one worth sitting in - nice atmosphere, friendly attitude towards people but also their animals 👍😊
7,5
211 Reviews |
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Kilcooly's Country House
Ballybunion
20/08/2025: Old country house but excellent service and atmosphere.
14/07/2025: Went here for dinner yesterday evening with my husband and daughter, very disappointed with the quality of food for the price of the meal, my husband had the hake and I had the cod, I had to send mine back as it came out barely warm and it wasn't much better the second time, so we both got a small tasteless pieces of fish, definitely no where near value for money
7,1
204 Reviews |
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Bunker Bar
Ballybunion
20/08/2025: Always lovely food. Very busy. Staff lovely
20/08/2025: Great lunch and very helpful staff. They couldnt do enough for you.!!!
6,8
40 Reviews |
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SIZZLE & SPICE
Ballybunion
12/08/2025: Busy place with seating but food and service is slow. Although cheap you can find better quality elsewhere. Taco chip for e.g used totally plain mince and was almost putrid :(. Want something specific on your pizza? They had 4 tries and got all of them wrong. A shop with a brilliant location but poor organisation.
07/06/2025: We all wanted different types of food to take away, some got traditional chip shop food, some pizza. I tried the new Indian range and had a Veg Biryani & Naan Bread - it was EXCELLENT!!!! Compliments to the chef!!!! Will be back for more!
6,7
79 Reviews |
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Perrozzi Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
Ballybunion
05/06/2025: Food is great, loved the pizza so fresh. Fast service A++
6,6
459 Reviews |
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The Cliff Restaurant
Ballybunion
19/07/2025: Friendly, well run. Bar and restaurant as well. Fiona and Kevin, the owners, committed to making sure your stay is a positive experience. Best stay in Ballybunion.
18/07/2025: Our stay at the Cliff House Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm, friendly service that set the tone for the rest of our visit. Every member of the staff went out of their way to make us feel at home.
The food was a highlight—creative, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Each meal was a treat, with fresh, local ingredients and thoughtful attention to detail. Whether we were enjoying breakfast with a sea breeze or dinner as the sun set, the dining experience was top-tier.
The views from the hotel are simply breathtaking. Perched right on the coast, the Cliff House offers panoramic vistas of the sea that are as calming as they are stunning. And if you’re looking to get even closer to the water, the beach is just a short, scenic walk away.
All in all, the Cliff House Hotel is a perfect blend of comfort, beauty, and impeccable hospitality. We can’t wait to return.
6,3
114 Reviews |
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Mario's
Ballybunion
07/09/2025: I visited here when I was last in Ballybunion. My mam and cousin were with me. We came about 19:00 for food after the beach. Waiting 30 minutes in the queue understandably because it was the evening time.
Loved the food
09/07/2025: Absolute dirt, without doubt the worst place I've eaten in my life. Couldn't even finish the pizza it was undercooked, under flavoured, and over priced, I felt apologetic for putting it into the bin. No toilet facilities, and service with a frown on their face.
6,3
269 Reviews |
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The Coast Cafe
Ballybunion
21/07/2025: Fabulous Café, Staff are beyond Helpful & Entertaining. The Tea is out of this world, coffee is highest rating I could ever give. Food is unbelievable and so reasonably priced. Ill be back again next week.
25/06/2025: Cute shop. Staff was really friendly and the coffee and baked goods were amazing.
5,5
32 Reviews |
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Atlantic European and Chinese Restaurant and Take away
Ballybunion
21/08/2025: Great tasting food. Best Chinese I’ve had in years. All 4 of us were very happy! And really good value too!
21/06/2025: Food was amazing, it is takeaway only but they have a little nice room that you can eat in. Very cozy and the food is amazing for a good price. We ate the 2 people pack and it was really good. Will come again!
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Wilde Ballybunion
Ballybunion
03/08/2025: We had a lovely dinner at The Lounge at Ballybunion and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The menu had plenty of choice, with something to suit everyone. The food was delicious — hearty portions, fresh ingredients, beautifully cooked and very reasonably priced. The Guinness was also excellent.
The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to enjoy a proper sit-down meal without feeling rushed. It’s clear that this is a place where locals and visitors alike feel at home. Highly recommend The Lounge for a family-friendly meal in Ballybunion — we’ll definitely be back.
19/07/2025: Arrived for a meal. Hadn’t been here for a number of years and was looking forward to a relaxing meal overlooking the course.
When we arrived there were plenty of tables we would have liked but were told they wanted to keep us at one end of the restaurant and gave us a table directly under a TV which was far from relaxing. We moved to another table near but still amongst a crowd so did not get the relaxing experience we hoped for!!