The best restaurants in Ballina

17/08/2025: My wife & I had fish & chips, fish was dry & over cooked, chips packet frozen cheep selection. We have been to Dylans several times over the years but this time the standard of our food i give 1 out of 10.

12/08/2025: Not far from the River Moy. Although surprisingly no Salmon on the menu. However the food was lovely, so we're the staff and the place itself is great.

20/08/2025: We needed four meals to takeaway, two of which had to be vegan and one vegetarian. There was no issue ordering vegan versions. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The sauces were delicious, the vegetables beautifully al dente, the meat tender and flavoursome, and spicy was just the right amount of spicy. The rice was not sticky, not too dry. The re-usable containers are great and will be used again, and again. The price was very reasonable (ca €50 for 4 mains). The ordering process was uncomplicated, the waiting time was just right, the staff member we dealt with was friendly and helpful. We will definitely visit again the next time we visit Ballina.

13/08/2025: This Nepalese restaurant is one of the best I’ve ever been to. I ordered dish number 32 — I don’t remember exactly what it was, but it was perfectly spicy and very tasty. The place is nice and the staff is friendly. I recommend it!

05/08/2025: Excellent vegan/vegetarian choices. Delicious food!

29/07/2025: Incredible dining experience. Lovely to have a vegan / vegetarian menu in addition to the regular one. This is so rare so it’s really appreciated. I had the vegan cauliflower ‘wings’ which are actually croquettes to start - amazing my non vegan friends loved them too. Then for my main I had the sweet potato white bean feta cake - again just great flavours. Service was great and the staff were so accommodating and friendly. Will go back any chance I get

21/07/2025: Finally found a spot in Ireland that knows how to make proper matcha. I stopped by Mocha Beans during my stay and was honestly impressed. I got the iced vanilla matcha with strawberry purée and cold foam, and it was so good — creamy, smooth, and refreshing without being too sweet. The strawberry at the bottom added the perfect touch of flavor. The young girl working that day was super helpful and patient — she really took her time walking me through all the drink options and made sure I got something I’d like. Turns out they had almost every flavor available (except butter pecan, lol). The service definitely made the experience even better. Overall, this place is a gem. Chill vibe, great drinks, and friendly staff. Whether you’re passing through or staying nearby, it’s definitely worth stopping by — I’ll be back again before I leave.

16/04/2025: Very nice coffee.☕️ Toast was delicious,thank you. Sunday morning was open very early,good location.

13/08/2025: Family restaurant with a varied menu. Everything is very delicious.

05/08/2025: Got fish and chips it was absolutely lovely and great value for money. Definitely would recommend

29/07/2025: The restaurant is very meat-heavy, but vegetarian options are available upon request. Unfortunately, vegan options aren't available. We highly recommend the veggie curry. Not recommended during a football match, as the volume is turned up excessively loud, making conversation impossible.

16/07/2025: Had a lovely lunch here. Great service. Food was fab 👌

05/05/2025: Very friendly staff and owners good atmosphere all round nice place to have a pint

11/03/2025: Lovely old school local bar. Lots of screens for sport. Open fire.

14/07/2025: Such a good place, even despite the fact I should wait for 15-20 minutes I ate the Seafood Chowder and it was perfect, it made me full

02/07/2025: This was such a lovely find on a wet summer's day. We were tired after exploring beautiful Ballina and went in for some soup and bread. Great soup and excellent customer service. Highly recommend.

29/06/2025: My girlfriend and myself went to Mocha Beans on Wednesday and it was unreal. The service and the food was the best we ever got. I even left a tip which I don't normally do. However, we returned today (Saturday) hoping for the same. We ordered exactly the same thing and I wanted to pay most of it in cash and the rest on card and I was bluntly told by a manager that they can't do two transactions. I thought "ok fair enough" and paid on my card. We took our seats and my mocha was brought down within 2 minutes and 5 mins later our food was brought down. The difference between the food and even the service between the 2 days was night and day. My BLT was nearly falling apart as if it was half-arsed put together and my girlfriend's wrap was more just warm than toasted. On Wednesday we were welcomed with open arms and made feel very comfortable. Today (Saturday) however, we didn't get a "hello how can I help?" or a "how are you?" or even a smile. Even though we ordered the same thing both days, I was charged an extra €2.50 which isn't here nor there but that's not the point. Overall, it is a lovely place but the difference between standards based on staff was hard to believe. This is most unfortunate because the food is a bit on the steep side price wise but it was worth it Wednesday.

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.

27/06/2025: Very charming café, super friendly and welcoming staff who let us bring our dog inside. Delicious sandwiches, especially the tuna melt! 👌

01/06/2025: Cutest little cafe with such charming staff. We stopped here based on recommendations from the Google reviews and the people did not disappoint. The first thing we were told when we walked in was that their coffee machine was currently not working, which was not a deal breaker for us. I ordered the Mini Irish Breakfast with teas instead. My other half had the pancakes with bacon. Mine was delicious and definitely a better choice for me then the full Irish Breakfast. My partner enjoyed the pancakes they were not as light and fluffy as American pancakes but instead more dense, but still good. The atmosphere was very laid back and everyone was so kind, the server was so apologetic about the coffee machine she even volunteered to go across the way to go get us a coffee. I would highly recommended Cupan Ceoil for not only the food, but the fun decor, and the wonderful people who work there.

15/07/2025: Lovely traditional Irish pub. Doesn't seem extraordinary from the outside but there's a lovely, cosy atmosphere inside. There were several pensioners playing cards at the table beside us, which was lovely to see. Service was quick and friendly. I also really liked how all the spirits had clear, individual prices on the shelves... and the Guinness was top notch. Would highly recommend this pub to anyone visiting Ballina.

14/07/2025: Excellent baked goods, great coffee, staff are really friendly and helpful.

07/07/2025: Friendly and attentive staff, great atmosphere and seating area, lovely food

22/06/2025: Wanted somewhere to eat and a friend recommended lillies and by god we were not disappointed. The lady that served us was the nicest woman ever and so helpful. The food was unreal. The food was 10/10.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..

19/06/2025: Lovely spot to jump in for a quick bite staff lovely and friendly brought straight over to a seat. Not a long wait for the food which was lovely. Need to up there advertising around the town because its a place not to be missed for a quick bite

05/07/2025: Fab Coffee and Brownie on a Saturday afternoon. Highly recommend

05/04/2025: Friendly faces, amazing coffee, stunning views.

10/08/2025: Came here on a rainy Sunday evening, greeted by great staff and very good service! Food was great, ordered the udon and satay. Didn’t managed to get a taxi and the owner Joey kindly offered to drop me off nearby!

30/07/2025: One of the best resaurants serving Asian fusion cuisine. The food was excellent. The service was a 6-star experience. Really recommended!