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)

16/06/2025: There is always a good buzz in Sage. Eva is very welcoming, the staff is attentive, and Shtreyo's cuisine is inventive, offering choice Irish local ingredients prepared with Eastern European flair. Good selection of wines, including their native Bulgarian samplings. Our favourite restaurant in Westport.

29/05/2025: We had a really great meal while on our honeymoon in Westport recently. The menu is varied and very intriguing, with a great selection of vegetarian options which can be hard to come by in Ireland. The dishes were superb, with my particular favourite being the cod main course. The bread, sorbet and petits fours were lovely touches, and the staff were so friendly. Cannot recommend this place enough.

19/06/2025: They didn’t inform us that the kitchen was closing when we arrived at 8:30 PM, and only told us when we ordered dessert. Very poor management and customer service. We had to leave. Also, from the beginning, the staff looked upset. It seems the place is going through a rough time. Good luck for the business and Management

10/06/2025: We thoroughly enjoyed two nights of meals at this cozy little bar restaurant. As newcomers to Westport, we wanted a place to experience some traditional Irish food. Even though we didn’t have a reservation, we were ushered in and took seats at the bar where we waited and visited with some locals. We ended up staying at the bar to eat and we’re provided very good service. I had one of the best burgers I’ve ever tasted at this lovely little place. The next night was not nearly as busy and we immediately were seated at a table. Wait staff was prompt and the food was fresh and well prepared.

17/06/2025: Lovely cosy cafe, great coffee, friendly staff and delicious food. Try the boxty!

13/06/2025: calm atmosphere. Delicious food. The dessert was tender and very pleasant to taste, as well as the chia latte 👍🩷

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!

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.

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!

24/05/2025: The Best Chicken Shawarma I've tried in the west of Ireland.

24/05/2025: 10/10 food and I’m a harsh critic! I had a meat free kebab and my husband had the Palestinian kofta. We will be back. Staff were so lovely too.

23/06/2025: Looking for the best Irish Pub? This is the place!

17/06/2025: I had the misfortune to call into this tavern last Tuesday evening. Comfortably my worst experience during an otherwise enjoyable trip to Westport. The lighting was very welcoming, but sadly the drunken shower of idiots sat to the left as we entered were not so. The group consisted of males of varying ages (and accents), but it was the young men within the group who were completely out of it. The band (who I would put money on will never return) were continually heckled, one of the young chaps (Johnny was his name) was barely able to stand - swaying around attempting to dance - knocking into people - all to the complete disinterest of the staff who continued to serve these individuals liquor. I said to my party upon entry that there would be a table getting knocked over before long - there was an absolute inevitability about it (several people seated nearby were holding drinks to their body rather than putting them on the table, and of course it didn't take long - young Johnny sending a table of drinks flying, with broken glass scattered everywhere. Incidentally the glass was still there as I left after my sole drink. This wasn't just embarrassing - it was dangerous. The band playing in the corner spoke to them on more than one occasion. Is it their job to have to do that? Should that not be down to the bar staff? In fact when the band stopped playing at one point due to this nonsense, I was certain they were going to get up and leave. I could see it. The band could see it. Everyone in the pub could see it. But the staff couldn't? It was only when the table of drinks went flying that a young male member of bar staff with a very poor haircut, intervened, by shepherding the drunkest member of the group out of the door. They ALL should have been leaving (probably a number of hours earlier, truth told). It didn't stop the recently removed young man from wandering back in on more than one occasion, to be met by rambunctious applause from his odious friends. It was also obvious to me that the young bar man tasked with escorting this young drunkard out of the pub seemed to find the entire situation amusing. Grinning like a Cheshire cat, he was. A Cheshire cat with an unforgivably appalling haircut, that would be. Perhaps you pay for what you get. Young bar staff may be cheap, but a couple of middle aged lads with a bit of presence about them and life experience, is absolutely the way to go. But the tourists will still flood in regardless, so who cares, eh? Until someone gets a broken shard of glass in the eye, or similar .. A horrendous experience from start to finish, and if any of the group involved read these comments, I hope in particular the older members in attendance (of which there were a couple) are suitably ashamed, in their sobriety. You should have been keeping these kids in check, not acting as cheerleaders and guffawing like donkeys at their cringeworthy behaviour. And as for the staff... Do yourself a favour if you are ever in Westport, do as Dione Warwick would surely advise, and 'walk on by'.

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. 🙏

30/06/2025: So good ! Food was amazing and the room was fab ! Would definitely reccomned

25/06/2025: Recently visited as a group of 17 colleagues. An excellent stay! The apartments are clean, very well equipped and comfortable. Possibly the comfiest bed & pillows I've ever slept on after my own. The food is excellent. Great choices on the menu and the portions are very generous. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. The staff make it. You can tell they love and are proud of their place of work and enjoy being there. This makes all the difference. The cost of the rooms per person, per night with a great breakfast included is an absolute steal. Excellent location on the quay and a 5 minute taxi journey into beautiful, lively Westport. Can't wait to come back.

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.