The best restaurants in Ballina

09/05/2025: Excellent Italian . Good food and service

08/04/2025: Got seated pretty quickly, despite having no reservation on a Friday night. The chicken parmigiana was really good, and the goats cheese bruschetta was one of the best I've had.

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

06/04/2025: Loved it, atmosphere, food, company all great. Went in knowing no one, came out knowing everyone. A must visit.

09/06/2025: Nicest prawn starter I've had in a longtime. Perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Thoroughly enjoyed our cocktail 🍸 making experience

07/06/2025: The food was great. It’s recommended to book your table in advance.

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

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.

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

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

04/06/2025: Whenever I visit during the summer, I always make sure to stop by Flanagan’s on the Lake in Ballina Quay, Tipperary, Ireland. It's such a lovely restaurant — the food is always delicious, and the view of the lake makes the experience even more special. The staff are really nice and welcoming, which adds to the overall great experience. I absolutely loved the salad — fresh leafy greens with sweet roasted pecans, creamy goat cheese, beetroot, and their own in-house dressing. It’s simple, but the flavors are so well balanced and refreshing. A real standout! Another highlight was the garlic and cheese pizza with a gluten-free base. It was perfectly crispy and packed with flavor — a real treat! The roast beef was incredibly tender, served warm with a rich, flavorful sauce and perfectly cooked vegetables — not overdone, just right. And the desserts! The mango and yuku cream brûlée was light and delicious. I also enjoyed the apple crumble served with custard, ice cream, and fresh fruits — comforting and so satisfying. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area — great food, friendly staff, and a beautiful lakeside view!

03/06/2025: Waited ages to be seated, which is fine when it’s busy, but then continued to have to wait for service at the table. With about two staff running, they’re clearly severely understaffed for busy periods. Manager was rude when we queried ordering a drink and said it was table service only (despite that being inexistent). Staff themselves were nice and good food / live music. Probably the best spot in the village itself but nothing worth returning to all the same. Disappointing considering such a high potential being right at the lake!!