The best restaurants in Ballina

09/06/2025: Lovely meal had here recently, good food reasonably priced, the staff were friendly and helpful, we will be booking here every time we come to Clare now

31/05/2025: Excellent Italian food, excellent service!

05/07/2025: Solid food, great attentive service. Loved the updates/renovations.

04/07/2025: They have nailed it. John Dory with clams, prawns and mussels on a bed of mash. Outstanding. Well done Cillian and team. Place full and buzzing on a very wet July 4th evening.

01/06/2025: Where to begin? Superb hotel with impeccable service. Very welcoming. Beautiful room/suite overlooking Sule Shannon and Killaloe Bridge. But a little noisy with the pub's smoking area. Otherwise, nice breakfast and dinner on site. You have the choice between the pub or a restaurant. I recommend this beautiful hotel.

01/06/2025: I’ve never written a review like this before, but our experience at Lakeside Hotel Killaloe was truly appalling. We walked into the restaurant looking forward to a pleasant meal by the lake, but from the moment we arrived, we were made to feel completely unwelcome. My husband stood at the reception waiting to be seated. The host clearly saw us, made eye contact, and yet chose to completely ignore us – no greeting, no smile, not even the courtesy of saying, “I’ll be with you in a moment.” As we stood there awkwardly, another server walked past. My husband politely asked if we could have a table for three. The server didn’t even stop, didn’t acknowledge us, and didn’t say a single word. No smile. No eye contact. Just silence. It was as if we were invisible. We weren’t being difficult, loud, or demanding – just a family hoping for a meal and a bit of hospitality. What we got instead was cold, dismissive treatment that made us feel like an inconvenience rather than paying guests. We eventually walked out. If basic courtesy is too much to expect from the staff, then clearly this hotel doesn’t care about customer experience. A beautiful location means nothing when the people representing it are this indifferent and rude. Deeply disappointing. I would not recommend this place to anyone who expects to be treated with even a shred of respect

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

18/04/2025: While having dinner in this lovely place ,i met Maureen, Suzanne and Aoise and mick .food was great very friendly staff ,will definitely be back (hello to erin) 🙃 - colm bus driver… see you soon

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

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

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

08/12/2024: Great pub atmosphere brilliant craic is mighty

09/10/2024: Never disappoints, food is always delicious, reflected in the number of diners, I discovered this gorgeous place about six years ago and have been going regularly since, the food is always amazing and the quirkiness of the dining room is beautiful!!