The best restaurants in Castlebar legal

12/04/2026: Honestly one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Very lovely and attentive staff, catering to our every need and request. Food was delicious and atmosphere was great!

09/04/2026: Really enjoyed this Italian spot—everything tasted fresh and authentic. Great service and a cozy atmosphere. Would definitely come back!

20/03/2026: It's rare I write reviews but I had to on this occasion given how amazing everything was there last night at the house of plates. Went to house of plates last night for my birthday for a 3 course meal and I cannot praise the food and service enough. 10/10 experience. The food and flavours were sensational just mouth watering. The service was amazing and professional and friendly and there were no time delays with any of the dishes. Also loved the little complimentary starters that were given before our own starters came such as the bread with the beautiful oil and balsamic vinegar. Also the presentation of each dish was beautiful and thoughtfully put together. Thanks for an amazing experience we will be back <3 Páraic and Laura

18/03/2026: Great food - excellent service - pricey

15/03/2026: Just had another terrific meal at the Olive tree!

26/02/2026: Discovered this by accident but well worth the find, casual atmosphere but extensive menu varying from fish cakes with lovely salad, lamb kofta wrap & Quesadilla!! Very friendly staff Interesting cake!!

25/02/2026: What a pub ! The keg under the bar, the Stout is cream, Mick himself is a gentleman, the epitome of hospitality, brings out snacks for the customers, makes welcome and warm conversation. A joy to visit, I shall return !

19/02/2026: If you are looking for a great night out in Castlebar I really recommend Mick Byrnes. Mick is a true gentleman and great host. We will definitely be back 👏👏

21/02/2026: Food, service and vibes are top notch. Love the their classic burger. Recommend anyone to book and pop by

06/02/2026: Outstanding meal in Bar One. I had the beef short rib and it was absolutely superb, beautifully tender, packed with flavour, and clearly cooked with real care. Comfort food done properly, using quality ingredients and executed at a very high level. You can feel the experience and pride behind the food here, and the service matches it. A brilliant spot that consistently delivers. I’ll be back.

07/04/2026: Normal the best but tonight it was the worse iv ever had it come acriss ild and eheated ,we throe it awsy What a wast off money angie

05/04/2026: Went there good Friday got 2 cod and chips. Only live 2 mile away about 3 minutes. Got home opened up got ready too eat the fish wasn't cooked fully the batter was pure soft and the chips were not cooked. This is the place everyone is talking about how good the food is. I wouldn't give it to my dog incase he got sick so gave the whole lot to the birds. If I had eaten that stuff they call cooked food I'd would have got food poisoned.

14/03/2026: Super friendly, owner was around and was very gracious. Overall, just great environment.

14/03/2026: Owners a great guy, same with staff. Had a great time

08/04/2026: A thoroughly enjoyable meal and very good service.

05/04/2026: This is a truly wonderful restaurant. I have been to 3 stare Michelin but to be honest this place is up there with very personal service and great food. A gem and nobody should miss it

12/10/2025: Had breakfast here yesterday. Really gorgeous. Service very quick even though it was busy. 3 of us left there full and very happy. Looking forward to a return visit

18/09/2025: What a gem of a place, we’d been to the Deli the day before and bought some granola and flour, and had a take out coffee, so we were really looking forward to a late breakfast at Café Rua. First impressions were a fantastic welcome and real friendly people, nothing sham or pretend here. What a great menu, absolutely something for all tastes and dietary requirements. The chorizo, spinach and sautéed potatoes, topped with 2 perfectly poached eggs and accompanied with chilli relish was excellent. Real fresh orange juice was delightful, and the coffee? Epic! What a fabulous way to spend time being looked after in one of the best cafés I’ve visited.

08/11/2025: Wow! An amazing hotel and 10/10 hospitality from the staff. Traveling with a baby can be nerve wracking but the staff at the hotel did everything to make our stay comfortable and kid friendly. Will definitely be back.

06/11/2025: One star off for instant coffee sachets in the room and a tin pot of coffee at breakfast I.e no decent coffee to be had. Otherwise decent hotel.

21/09/2025: I was very happy to discover this book shop and café. We had great coffee and tasty scones upstairs.

29/07/2025: A fantastic shop with a great selection. Big shout out to Aoife who was fantastic helping me to choose a perfect gift for a difficult person to buy for!

31/01/2026: This is were all the cool kids go... of course I noticed it was the kids of the 90s. The best generation, But still cool nonetheless. A great bar with some great cool hide away tables. This allows for decent chats and socialising, not provided by Bridge St, you have to bring your own. Normally Irish bars have live bands, no shade as the kids say. But sometimes you want a bar with a great selection of drinks and to be able to speak to the people on your table. This is the place. Staff are friendly and intuitive, not leaving you thirsty. Also there is a great outdoor area which allows for eating. There is even a food truck that parks right up to the outside tables. So there isn't much of a walk for a take away pint and meal. Also if you prefer other takeaway places, they all say that you can eat their food there too. The outside place is sheltered, but I wouldn't like to test it during a downpour.

06/12/2025: Great pub, friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere.

27/02/2026: I had a takeaway and it tasted pretty good. That's why some of my answers don't reflect like others do. I ordered a pepperoni. Way too expensive though

07/04/2026: Normal the best but tonight it was the worse iv ever had it come acriss ild and eheated ,we throe it awsy What a wast off money angie

05/04/2026: Went there good Friday got 2 cod and chips. Only live 2 mile away about 3 minutes. Got home opened up got ready too eat the fish wasn't cooked fully the batter was pure soft and the chips were not cooked. This is the place everyone is talking about how good the food is. I wouldn't give it to my dog incase he got sick so gave the whole lot to the birds. If I had eaten that stuff they call cooked food I'd would have got food poisoned.

03/01/2026: Lovely home cooking at a fair price. Staff is quick and extremely friendly We love it!

16/12/2025: Very disappointed with hygiene standards Was in Café M in Castlebar recently. Food itself was fine, but the hygiene practices I observed were poor and hard to ignore. I watched food preparers carrying out multiple different tasks while wearing the same gloves throughout — including scratching and then continuing food prep — without changing gloves or washing hands. Gloves are only effective if they’re changed regularly; clean hands are far better than dirty gloves. I don’t blame the staff on the floor — this looks like a training and management issue rather than individuals not caring. However, food hygiene has to be taken seriously, as it directly affects customer safety. I hope management review their procedures and provide better training, as this is easily fixable but very important. Also the coffee had a slightly sour taste. This is common on a machine that needs a little TLC.