The best restaurants in Ballina

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. 🙏

19/05/2025: Really excellent food, service and atmosphere; it's rare that you can say all three things about a place - first time there and definitely a go- to in future, you know you're in good hands. Chef lets the ingredients shine and the service is warm, professional and unfussy. They were busy despite it being a Monday night and there was no fluster. I ordered the smoked salmon and crab starter because I love Clarks salmon but it was the chef's beautiful treatment of the crab that shone. I was with a difficult foodie crowd and everyone was more than happy. Sirloin steak, fish pie, duck two ways, sea bass, apple crumble and Eton mess all get a big thumbs up. It's clean, attractive, comfortable and welcoming inside, no waiting for anything, it's nice when the background sound isn't music but happy, relaxed customers talking and laughing. These guys know what they're doing

10/05/2025: Food lovely, musicians great, real buzz in place

31/05/2025: Very friendly and helpful staff, food was great and plenty, and good prices, enjoyed Lillie's Bar will go again 👍

15/12/2024: Great food, consistently high quality. Attentive and friendly service. Highly recommended.

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

05/02/2025: Fabulous coffee and the baked goods are absolutely gorgeous👌🏻😋Highly recommended

09/05/2025: We last ate here four years ago - why did we wait so long to go back ? Superb ingredients originally cooked and served with an informality that only comes with real experience and know-how. It won’t be another four years before we return!

12/04/2025: Well what can I say the food was excellent definitely a 10 out of 10 the service was superb the atmosphere was great absolutely enjoyed the whole experience the menu was great the specials were especially good

09/05/2025: While passing through, by chance we stopped at The Jonction, the dishes are generous and good.

16/04/2025: Bit pricy but where isn't theses days. Lovely food great service. Nice coffee

03/05/2025: This was my second funeral lunch here and the food both time was excellent well over 100 people and top class roast chicken veg butifull and plates wer warm top marks to chefs waiters and mary

10/04/2025: Food was amazing, all cooked to order. Staff were lovely and would highly recommend a visit if in the area.

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.

26/05/2025: When you're passing through and it's raining, this is the perfect place for a break. A great place to stop and enjoy a great atmosphere. Breakfast menu before noon offers excellent value for money. A friendly welcome, too.

17/05/2025: Cozy little café with the best carrot cake I've ever eaten. Very cozy, pleasant atmosphere and friendly, attentive service.

31/03/2025: Is a fun place to stop to get a point of Guinness loved it very nice Love that you're able to have a conversation.

25/03/2025: Such a fab place. Was apart of a hen group , couldn't have done enough for us. Service was wonderful and we had to stop again on the way home the next day just because of how we treated . 11/10 ..

05/02/2025: Christine and her niece Leah were very welcoming, great craic with the two ladies. Would definitely recommend calling in for a cuppa, a breakfast sandwich and a chat, and to meet their dog Mr H. Thanks cailíní 💖💪

12/09/2024: Sweet place, good Coffee and lovely people :)

08/10/2024: A great pint and a friendly place 👌

24/07/2024: Super place for the pint of Guinness 😁

01/06/2025: Lovely food and nice fast service. Definitely recommend 👌

30/05/2025: Lovely food really good value lovely friendly staff

27/05/2025: One of the best places I have ever eaten in. 5 Stars.

21/05/2025: An absolutely perfect stay! The atmosphere in the restaurant is very cozy and feels completely authentic. The food itself deserves full marks, whether it's burgers, fish, or meat. Top-notch!