The best restaurants in Ballina

25/12/2025: One of the young lads servicing on Christmas Eve was very rude

15/09/2025: Very nice place, good athmosphere and just go in..for a drink stay in the pub, and for a meal you can go inside to the adjacent restaurant BarSquare for a perfect meal. We really liked it here , the best place in our Ireland trip.

23/09/2025: This was the perfect place for this Philadelphian! While an old traditional Irish pub, the wall was lined with Philly team hats! Pat the owner/bartender was very pleasant and personable, as we're all the friendly people I encountered there. This is a quiet but friendly bar and was perfect for my travel companion (who grew up up the street) and myself to sit at a table for personal discussions or at the bar to meet new folks. Weather did not permit, but there was an outside beer garden too! While visiting one evening,the back room broke out in Irish singing.. loved it. They do not serve food.

30/08/2025: Nice traditional.pub , enjoyed a pint or two! Great setvice from the elderly barman ,nice atmosphere.

24/01/2026: Lovely menu and lovely fresh food ,great portions too and a lovely cosy fire 🔥 too.

30/12/2025: 30/12/25 €11 for a normal size CBLT sandwich that took 45mins to come and had no T in it and no Mayo on it. Side salad that came with it was couple rocket leaves, pinch of shredded carrots and red cabbage. Wasn't asked if wanted dessert or any extra coffees, asked to move to bar after we paid when we were stood saying our goodbyes because we were "standing in the middle of the floor in the way" (wasn't busy and no one was trying to get passed us.) there are more subtle ways to get people to move on if you want. Would have bought more food/dessert/coffees if it had been suggested to us. No oat milk options either.

10/01/2026: Oct 2025 We stayed at this hotel while holding a memorial for my beloved sister, and I truly cannot put into words how much comfort and kindness we received during such a painful time. The hotel’s central location was perfect, and the rooms were always warm, cozy, and immaculately clean—exactly what we needed. Breakfast each morning was excellent, with many delicious options offered daily, and the dining staff were incredibly attentive and accommodating to my food allergies, which meant so much to me. We have stayed here many times over the years and always loved it, but this visit was exceptional. The compassion shown to us will never be forgotten. The hotel manager, Edel, was professional, kind, and genuinely compassionate, going above and beyond to support us on short notice. Her leadership truly shows in her amazing staff—Chloe was wonderful,, kind and professional maureen the server had outstanding service accommodating all of us especially with food allergies This hotel will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made a very difficult time a little easier.

18/12/2025: Went there for lunch. Lovely meal, good portions and good service Steak sandwich is a good recommendation

04/12/2025: Update 4 years ago i left review "best Chinese in town" well that change drastically. Food is terrible now i dont know what happen dry hot and spicy is not even close what it use to be. I was their comming back customer every weekend, but im not anymore

02/10/2025: Stopped here by off chance . Banging Chinese food 👌

10/01/2026: Oct 2025 We stayed at this hotel while holding a memorial for my beloved sister, and I truly cannot put into words how much comfort and kindness we received during such a painful time. The hotel’s central location was perfect, and the rooms were always warm, cozy, and immaculately clean—exactly what we needed. Breakfast each morning was excellent, with many delicious options offered daily, and the dining staff were incredibly attentive and accommodating to my food allergies, which meant so much to me. We have stayed here many times over the years and always loved it, but this visit was exceptional. The compassion shown to us will never be forgotten. The hotel manager, Edel, was professional, kind, and genuinely compassionate, going above and beyond to support us on short notice. Her leadership truly shows in her amazing staff—Chloe was wonderful,, kind and professional maureen the server had outstanding service accommodating all of us especially with food allergies This hotel will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made a very difficult time a little easier.

18/12/2025: Went there for lunch. Lovely meal, good portions and good service Steak sandwich is a good recommendation

04/01/2026: Went to the new play centre ripples and the kids had so much fun. It's a little on the small side but works well for what we used it for. Prices are what you would typically pay for a play centre. Staff were lovely and the place was very clean.

27/12/2025: Admittedly, the hotel is a bit far from the center of Ballina (about a 30-minute walk from the train or bus station), but it's easily manageable with luggage without needing a taxi, which will cost you 10 euros for barely a kilometer! We had a very comfortable stay. The room and bathroom were clean, very spacious and quiet, and the twin room had two large beds. Complimentary bottled water was provided. We had breakfast once, and it was satisfactory. The only real downside was that the pool and spa complex were under renovation after our booking, so we couldn't use them; we were notified by email well before our arrival. I'm happy with my experience in Ballina.

24/12/2025: Ordered and waited an hour to be told they forgot what my order was, lost my order, and need to hear what it is again. Would not recommend

07/11/2025: The best place to get the good meal. The quality of food is really nice. The biggest portions in all Ballina.

21/10/2025: Great place for lunch. Food was very good and service was spot on. We appreciated the warm welcome and banter. Thanks from 6 x New Zealanders on tour

06/09/2025: Delicious vegan brunch at heffernans fine foods. Mix of grilled vegetables beans vegan toast.

31/10/2025: Staff are always courteous and deliver food with no haste.The place is always clean,toilets could be better as they look a bit rundown as well as upstairs area. Only issue is that it can be a bit rough at nighttime especially pearse street in general ,alot of loud youths hanging about and seems to be an issue at the moment.

25/09/2025: Asked for extra salt and ketchup and got nothing

07/11/2025: Went in to order a takeaway, was never in here before.. I was greeted with “what did you order” not a hi hello or anything. Then when the girl with me ordered, he looked at me “will you order together quick” . I had to tell him cancel the order as it was rude! And I’ll never step foot in there again after being spoken to like. Came across so rude as if he didn’t want custom. If it was close to closing time, then change closing time if he doesn’t want to wait there till 11.

02/11/2025: We went to this restaurant last bank holiday. The ambience was nice and the staff were good. But the food that was served to us was very disappointing. We only got 2 spring rolls, 4 prawn toasts, tiger prawn curry, spicy chicken burger. In total it came over 61euros. We had a bit higher expectations for the food quality or quantity due to the high priced rates in this restaurant. Not worth of your money to spend here.

05/09/2025: Always a good all rounder, love the spice boxes they do. Kebabs are great, fresh naan. Chips are good. Pizzas are typical apache pizzas, would recommend trying the local menu more than the pizzas.

30/08/2025: I ordered a chicken tenders and chips and no where did it state that it was a kebab tray very bad service and the person on the phone was very annoying as he refused to listen to me and started getting very aggressive

13/10/2025: Waiter was extremely rude as I was trying to pursue my career as a facebook influencer. My cookie was served to me as in the picture. When I asked she said it was labelled as a "Crumbl Cookie". Disgrace!!!! (especially when it was €6). Very unsatisfied, will not be returning

12/09/2025: Its a popular place , be prepared to wait a while. Very limited food selection

25/12/2025: Takeaway dinners are gone downhill

23/11/2025: It took more than 30+ minutes to prepare the fries. Definitely not recommend the place.