15 Best Restaurants in Ballina in our ranking.

8,1

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8,1

883
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Tuscany Bistro

Ballina

15/08/2025: We love this restaurant, the food is fantastic. I would highly recommend. Lovely staff and lovely location.

13/08/2025: Love Tuscany - a great spot for a date, a friends dinner or to bring the family!

8,1

1400
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8,1

1400
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31/08/2025: Food was amazing, definitely one of the best chowders we ever had. We had the seafood hotpot, pâté and the chowder. What drove me to write a review however was the amazing staff today on Sunday night. The service was impeccable and the girls were extremely kind and helpful. Definitely recommend and will for sure be coming back!

23/08/2025: Excellent place to eat. Great pint of Murphys too.

7,9

1487
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7,9

1487
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The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre

Ballina

30/08/2025: I had the pleasure of staying at the Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe this past weekend. I absolutely loved the experience — the hotel is beautifully set right on the banks of the River Shannon, offering stunning views not only of the majestic river itself but also of the striking Saint Flannan’s Cathedral, which truly stands out as a beacon of beauty. A special word of thanks goes to Helen Mooney, Rehman (the breakfast manager), Muireann, and Maya, whose warmth and attentiveness made my stay both memorable and welcoming. — G.B.

28/08/2025: Food was good as always but today, we encountered a zombie waitress tending to us and a few unfortunate guests. She was unbelievably lacking in hospitality, zero aptitude, basically perfunctory and obviously not interested in service of any sorts. We had to remind her of a few things we ordered. She got us the bill, yet did not come back to collect payment so we left cash on the table and she sent the other waiter after us while we were leaving, claiming we did not pay?! Maybe she is just a temp as Lakeside staff are usually good.

7,8

298
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7,8

298
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Brian Boru on the Hill

Ballina

06/09/2025: Our favorite pub in Ballina — and not just for the Guinness. Brian Boru is a locals’ favorite with some of the best pub food we’ve had in Ireland. The seafood chowder with brown bread, bangers and mash, chicken bacon Caesar, and chicken vol-au-vent were all outstanding. Michael, the owner, and Klyde, the barman, are extraordinarily welcoming (even by Irish standards), and the regulars are as interesting as they are interested in you. We visited often and can’t recommend it enough.

27/06/2025: Perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. Great vibes and even better food.

7,7

202
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7,7

202
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Liam O'Riains

Ballina

25/06/2025: Never in my 52 years on this planet have I ever experienced a genuine traditional Irish pub with fabulous musician for a trad session on Tuesday night. From the owner to the whiskey drinking bar man and musicians. Love you all. Had the time of my life. Thanks Sarah for the lift home... Gerard & Jenny.

24/03/2025: Great pub. Dog friendly. Good point. Great staff

7,6

53
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7,6

53
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Washer Woman

Ballina

27/05/2025: Nice good old fashioned pub. Friendly staff and regulars

13/04/2025: A nice local bar with a friendly atmosphere

7,6

130
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7,6

130
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Mills Bar

Ballina

13/07/2025: Staff have a lot to learn in terms of customer service . Also cleanliness of the glasses and cutlery left alot to be desired. I picked up 5 glasses before I got one that was reasonable clean. I opted to drink from the bottle instead. Cutlery was wet or had water marks on it and hadn't been polished. These are basic things. Food was OK but its just microwavable food.

7,5

1882
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7,5

1882
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Flanagan's on the Lake

Ballina

29/08/2025: Amazing food, really well presented and fresh!!

27/08/2025: Amazing food, the best service, big portions and great prices. They simply care about your experience.

4,9

142
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4,9

142
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Mariosballinakillaloe

Ballina

06/05/2025: Over priced ridiculous food that's 99% grease..Have given this place a few orders now and it's always the same.Food is absolutely brutal all the time. Rude ignorant staff especially that older woman.She has actually tutted at me when ordering.Waste of money.DONT GO HERE SAVE THE HASSLE AND STOMACH PAINS

05/05/2025: Massive battered sausages and onion rings they threw in a few extra chips as well. Very lovely ladies working there, real sound bunch

4,8

259
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4,8

259
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Boruma Gastro Bar

Ballina

19/08/2025: We had lunch in the his bar and found it average at best, we were upstairs over looking the bridge, the view was good but the seating was old, with damaged tember and very uncomfortable, this bar/restaurant would need to take advantage of their location and give the place a well needed makeover. The staff were very friendly and the food was fresh.

06/07/2025: Food was terrible, worst burger I ever had

2,6

82
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