The best restaurants in Ballina
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8,8
1836 Reviews |
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Dillons
Ballina
14/07/2026: Flavoursome fresh beautiful food. Excellent service and gorgeous decor. Highly recommend this restaurant.
11/07/2026: Dillon Bar and Restaurant is a definite for your lost if you are in Ballina. We didn't have a booking for 17.30 but this place got busy quickly from 1800 hours so recommend booking a table. The staff were excellent and very friendly. The food was delicious and the portions are fantastic. Very friendly and great ambience.
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8,5
2052 Reviews |
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The Cot & Cobble
Ballina
28/06/2026: NO RESERVATIONS NO SERVICE!
The website doesn't mention you need a reservation. 2 of us came at about 630 pm on a Sunday!
05/06/2026: Lovely, food came quickly. Sinead and all staff very helpful.
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8,3
1293 Reviews |
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The Junction
Ballina
11/07/2026: In the centyof town a traditional cafe which is very popular. Had a short wait for a table of 4 but no more than 5 minutes. Staff are friendly and the service was quick. Ideal for a quick bite to eat. Prices are very reasonable. Worth a visit.
22/06/2026: Everything is really good. Worth the visit!
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8,2
317 Reviews |
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Poacher Restaurant
Ballina
11/07/2026: A great find in Ballina, food was good, service great.
13/06/2026: I know the name "Poacher's" makes it ironic, but I honestly couldn't recommend them highly enough for their incredible vegan options!
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8,1
92 Reviews |
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The Post House
Ballina
20/06/2026: Very welcoming and friendly team. Excellent fresh food! Thank you!
04/06/2026: Great spot to stop for lunch. A welcome alternative to the bland chain-cafés. Delicious food and great vegetarian options. We were even able to eat outside in the blazing sunshine!
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8,0
145 Reviews |
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Keanes Pub
Ballina
22/04/2026: Lovely little pub in a idilic location.. good drink and reasonable prices
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7,9
86 Reviews |
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The Auld Shebeen (Betty's)
Ballina
12/06/2026: Extraordinary atmosphere on Thursday night. Mix of staff, live music and customers made this place magical and almost otherworldly. People just having a great time and welcomed us kindly. Thanks to you all ❤️
01/05/2026: Cosy pub with a great pint of Guinness, and the owner Cathal was so lovely! Would definitely recommend
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7,9
183 Reviews |
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Quay West Ballina
Ballina
24/10/2025: A must visit when your in Ballina. After a long drive from south Kilkenny we said we will pop in here for a quick pint before checking in to the hotel. They Guinness and Murhys was so go we ended up here for 3hrs . Great Atmosphere great staff and friendly locals. 100% will be back here again.
19/10/2025: Thanks to everyone at Quay West for a fab evening when 9 of us celebrated our brother's BD. Welcome was warm & friendly. Food was v v good across all different chosen dishes between starters/main courses along with BD plate and sparkly BD candle. Service was excellent from all waiting staff who made our evening very special. We were all very well looked after throughout our meal. Much appreciated. Already looking to our next visit. Thanks again!
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7,9
186 Reviews |
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Mocha Beans “Express”
Ballina
28/10/2025: A great range of 'hot' barrista coffees and snacks. The Clonakilty sausage rolls which are made with black pudding are very indulgent and definitely worth a try.
Always a friendly service with adequate parking & amenities..!!! ❤👍
20/09/2025: This is a drive in coffee shop, lovely coffee and pleasant staff.
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7,8
287 Reviews |
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Love Lee's
Ballina
02/05/2026: Best takeaway in Ballina. Staff are so nice and food is always of high standards. Highly recommend.
15/03/2026: Dry hot and spicy dish is the best chicken dish in Ireland. Not even close 👌👌
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7,8
960 Reviews |
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Merry Monk
Ballina
06/07/2026: The dinner wasn’t great and the deserts served in a dirty glass I explained to staff and I don’t want to go there with my experience
Staff are horrendous !! the worst experience I ever had in a restaurant was my first and definitely will be my last time
02/07/2026: Recently had a mediocre carvery lunch here. Service was ok but then the place wasn't busy.
On the plus side there's plenty of free parking & it's accessible.
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7,8
76 Reviews |
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Rouse's Bar
Ballina
07/06/2026: Traveled through the West of Ireland and when I arrived in Ballina, I walked around town in the evening. Asked around for trad and got told to go to Rouse's. Went in for just a pint, left 4 hours later. Everybody was very friendly, I loved the atmosphere, had great chats and even got invited to sing. It felt very communal and like most knew each other - but I still felt very much included. Had one of the best nights I've had in Ireland so far. Thanks so much!
30/05/2026: What can I say its a fabulous pub very well kept great staff ie owner super clean well worth a visit i loved it ps a great pint of Guinness
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7,8
93 Reviews |
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Domino's Pizza - Ballina
Ballina
20/07/2026: This was our favorite pizza place in Ballina. The restaurant was always spotless, and the staff were incredibly friendly and had a great eye for detail. Every ingredient was placed so beautifully on the pizza. Everything was delicious, and we always enjoyed coming back
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7,8
59 Reviews |
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Boho Barista
Ballina
30/05/2026: The GF Brownie was so good, coffees beautiful
07/05/2026: One of the best coffee I’ve tasted! Beautiful merch too.
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7,7
333 Reviews |
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Jalan Jalan
Ballina
23/07/2026: Great food, amazing selection. Really worth it.
13/07/2026: We absolutely loved having lunch here! I highly recommend the lunch menu, delicious and very affordable. Please open a restaurant in Dublin! The taste is very authentic 😋😋😋