The best restaurants in Mayo

07/06/2025: Had a Sorrento vibe. Calamari for starter, cooked perfectly - not chewy. Braised meat ravioli for main- ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Rich but light at the same time. Delish. Tiramisu for dessert-creamy, not too boozy, just my taste. Can't fault the place. Staff were attentive and friendly. 5*

03/06/2025: Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful sauvignon blanc, gorgeous food. Attentive, friendly service with lots of smiles. Thank you from Luisa and Desmond (Desmond Tours)

20/05/2025: Best restaurant in Westport.Try something different from this Bulgarian hosted restaurant.From homemade bread to start to a free schnapps at the end of the meal a first class experience

17/05/2025: You will feel at home, but with an awesome kitchen. The hosts are kind, friendly and love to give you all the information you want. Besides the lovely food, they have a banger of a wine list! Please try the Slovenian wine.

17/05/2025: The people with you make the atmosphere!

10/05/2025: We booked the west for communion celebration dinner and very happy we did. Everything from the set menu, service and value were second to none. We were a large group of 23 adults and 8 kids. Everyone was pleased with their meal. Food was served seamlessly by great staff. The function room upstairs is a great space. We were allowed to decorate the evening before and nothing was too much trouble for Martin and his staff. The West surpassed itself today. If you have any celebration coming up I highly recommend the west you will not be disappointed

29/05/2025: A fabulous range of dishes to choose from championing local produce. Scallops and Ham Hock Tart starters were beautifully presented and excellent. Duck and Featherblade of Beef both outstanding. Vegetables served with the main courses also excellent and cooked perfectly. Sadly, due to the generous portions we couldn't manage dessert. Next time we'll make room. All this, was accompanied by great service. By far the best place we ate in while in Mayo.

27/04/2025: Enjoyed a wonderful meal at the House Of Plates last evening. Very relaxing atmosphere, wonderful staff, and amazing food.😀

20/05/2025: We went around 3.30 pm after us ringing to find out times .We got our food that looked ok to start with .I had a burger which I have to say it was so hard I could not put a knife through it .I told the staff which said the could not take it off the bill but would take off the child's dinner .she was not very friendly . I have been there before and had lovely food so was disappointed. I went in to hotel and told them which they said would ring me back but I'm still waiting.Its such a shame.

17/04/2025: I was so lucky to receive a tour of the castle hotel! Carol was incredibly knowledgeable and we talked informally for an hour about Irish history as it related to the Knox-Gore Family and their residence over time including during the Great Famine and after their departure (i.e., the tuberculosis sanatorium, military barracks, and ultimately hotel, venue, and museum). After our insightful conversation, she took me on a tour of Marshall Doran’s exceptionally eclectic collections including geology, Irish history, and weaponry. I loved being able to feel the weight of the weapons from the medieval period and seeing an executioner’s sword limited to use for beheading gentlemen was quite the education!

26/05/2025: Didn't eat here but visited on 2 different days on holiday. Great pub serve a decent pint with a good variety of beers to choose from and friendly staff

14/05/2025: Great atmosphere with live music

09/06/2025: A nice choice of different food brought to you by a (she) music playing robot. Food is very good: tasty and plentyfull. Served quit quickly. Chowder was super as was the chicken ceasar salade.

07/06/2025: Amazing place. Amazing food, such fabulous staff. There's a reason why it's always so full. Outstanding bar and restaurant. Dogs always welcome!

21/04/2025: First class restaurant. One of the best dinner experiences in recent years, and that includes European and countries further afield. We will definitely return.

16/03/2025: I enjoyed a 3 course meal and enjoyed the food and service Immensively. I have a dairy alergy and the staff effortsly looked after me . Delicious food

14/05/2025: Hidden gem in Westport. Highly recommended. Nice place for coffee and cake. Bread is unique. Class place

03/05/2025: Amazing cinnamon rolls! Bread looked great too but didn't try it this time.

21/05/2025: Super spot very tasty and great value for money

15/05/2025: Lovely food, great service, highly recommended if you enjoy Middle Eastern flavours. Only downside, no licence so you can't enjoy a bottle of wine with your meal.

28/05/2025: This is a wonderful place. Hugh and all the staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious, and the Guinness is great too. I have eaten here on numerous occasions, and it’s always first class. The scones and homemade bread are incredible. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment!

24/05/2025: I've known the pub for decades. I was there with my son two years ago. We'll be back again this year on 12 June. Best regards Christian Konrad

09/06/2025: On a very wet and miserable Monday night in June, this place was recommended to us by our guesthouse. It is a gorgeous, cosy and welcoming pub and restaurant. The staff were accommodating and friendly and the food was delicious. Portions are very generous.

08/06/2025: Hidden gem, a bit of a search but then you're in a fantastic restaurant! We had a very tasty meal! They have a super nice small menu. Nachos shared, salad with chicken and a steak sandwich. Dessert for my husband and I an espresso We'll drive 45 kilometers tomorrow to eat there again. Hope they're open😅

15/04/2025: Mocha beans in Ballina is a really friendly quality coffee experience. The lady who prepared and served us couldn't have done more. Kay was cheerful, professional and more than happy to fulfill our order even though it deviated from the standard menu. The food was perfect and above the norm for similar places. Nice music and atmosphere too. Thank you.

12/03/2025: Real and honest review as a returning customer. I have been here multiple times for sit in and takway. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, but the drinks are a hit or a miss. Their staples are definitely hot chocolate and latte. They are smooth and consistently great. Matcha is a very popular drink, when it comes to popular/new items, I feel like they’re overpriced. I tried their matcha (around €5 ish), and it was a letdown. I ordered the strawberry-flavored one I think they used a syrup, and it stuck to the cup. Once I managed to mix it in, the syrup completely overpowered the matcha flavor that was alredy weak. I also got an iced coffee, but it wasn’t cold enough. There was barely any ice, which made the drink lukewarm instead of refreshing. For better quality Matcha and a reasonable price, I’d recommend trying other places around Ballina. I understand rising costs, and with that in mind, I do still think some items shouldn't be sooooo expensive. I will not be a returning customer. 🙏

10/06/2025: Good Stop in Newport Good pub food in a nice Irish pub in Newport Co Mayo Service was good and staff was helpful. Recommend it

01/06/2025: Always great choice of dining. Excellent service.

11/05/2025: Booked a 2 night stay at The Helm Apartments on booking.com. It was a great stay, well equipped apartment, less than 5 min drive to downtown Westport or 15-20 min walk. Upon arrival for check-in the staff helped us to our apartment, was very friendly and ensured we had everything before leaving (baby cot). The free breakfast in the morning was fantastic. Parking is just across the street and was only a couple euros for 24 hours. We also had dinner at TheHelm one night, big portions and good food, you must make reservations at it’s a very very busy pub. We will be back and will recommend TheHelm to others when visiting Westport.

04/05/2025: The pub atmosphere, nautical theme, food, Guinness and most importantly the entire staff at The Helm are awesome! Also recommend staying at The Helm Westport if given the opportunity. Super location. Thank you! Bob & Patty