TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ireland - Updated November 2024

Enda Cunnane

Fiona Skelly

"Delicious food, quick service.. very friendly staff !! Thai Green curry was beautiful�� High recommended..."

Agnieszka Sereda

"Friendly staff and tasty food your Dalvino wine my new favourite! Will definitely be back!..."

Rachel Cummins

"Loved it... from start to finish. Lots of options with friendly & efficient staff couldnt ask for more. Best of..."

Andrea Clarke

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The Everest

88/100 (21501 ratings)

"First time getting food here.......I will be back! Lovely service, fantastic meal, very good quality and reasonably priced. I will be recommending..."

Maria Dowling

"Had a fabulous meal here next time I'm in ballina it will be first choice for food, wonderful service too honestly can't fault..."

Sharon O Brien

"We eat here several times a year and we have never got a bad meal excellent tasty..."

Joe Burns

"The staff were very pleasant And welcoming the.food was brilliant service was excellent. Was a bit dissapointed they didn't have my favourite wine..."

Annie Lavelle

"Food was amazing, staff were charming, portions huge, we ate too much and brought home what was left we are going back for more!!! 5 star..."

Lorraine Earley

"Best place to eat in Ballina, serving quality dishes. Truely helpful..."

Nick Cousins

"Excellent food.and service as always. Highly..."

Tony McManamon

"Food & service was excellent.. thank you again..."

Elaine Armstrong

Ocean Palace Chinese

Wheelchair Accessible

87/100 (2016 ratings)

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Ice House Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Home after spending a lovely evening in the Ice House Hotel Went for the early bird special The food was delicious and very reasonably priced €21..."

Ann McGowan

"Treated to a stay at the Ice house hotel for my birthday . The staff were very welcoming and couldn't have done more for us. The view from the room..."

Emily Edwards

"Had the most wonderful stay here with two of my best friends.. it was pure heaven start to finish, spa, restaurant, room, ambience and staff. Thank..."

Melanie Smyth

"Boyfriend brought me here for a surprise night away for my birthday! Was absolutely gorgeous,the view from the riverside suites is breathtaking with..."

Rebecca Preston

"Went for lunch with friends and family. Menu is various and affordable considering the location. Staff is lovely and helpful. I had a fish sandwich..."

Aurore Dawn Blanquier

"Friendly staff, beautiful room with a stunning view, truly wonderful vibrantly fresh food. Oh and an amazingly relaxing spa..."

Aileen Gault

"This hotel is a gem-excellent food and drink consistently from breakfast to dinner.Gorgeous decor and views,the beds are so comfortable!The spa is v..."

Sorcha Fitzmaurice

"It was amazing we had a beautiful room looking out on the water sun shining into our room we cried because we had to go back to reality. My daughter..."

Agnes Lawlor

"The staff were excellent and so helpful. The food was so tasty and well presented. Rooms were excellent and we have to say our experience of the the..."

Gerry McAteer

"Fabulous hotel, gorgeous views from the room, food was great and the spa is amazing from the outdoor hot tub to the treatments. I will definitely..."

Orla Meade

"Perfect place to relax and unwind, superb accommodation with floor to ceiling river views and excellent quality food to..."

Leo Phelan

"The most chilled accomadation and locataion you can find in Mayo . Beautiful views from our bedroom window . Stellar food and service . A truly..."

Paul Jackson

The Kitchen, Mount Falcon Estate

Wheelchair Accessible

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Mid-range

Love Lee's Asian Restaurant And Take Away

The Brosna Restaurant

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

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Crockets On The Quay

85/100 (1181 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing place...Amazing food...Lovely ambience and staff. Definitely best place to eat in Ballina...I Visit few times a year with family who live..."

Sharon Wall

"This is gem, truly wonderful atmosphere, lovely friendly staff, and the new menu is amazing, dishes are beautifully presented, absolutely delicious &..."

Della Campbell

"Well where do I start!! Crockets is situated in a stunning location, myself and my partner stayed at Crockets , the food was first class and the..."

Dale Siberry

"Lovely bar, it has the proper Irish bar feel, none of this fake and modern decor, the food is honestly some of the best I have tasted. Definitely..."

Tony Pooley

"Picturesque location overlooking the River Moy by the tranquil quay area of Ballina - this alone makes it a must visit where a warm welcome awaits ...."

Adrian Jae

"If anyone is in or around Ballina you must call in for a meal. You won't be disappointed. In 15 years of coming to Ireland this was one of the best..."

Geoff Harvey

"Was down for food at the weekend..food was lovely and service was great..highly recommend..."

Conor Langan

"Had christening here at the weekend, absolutely first class, food, service etc was brilliant, great portions , great value for money, would highly..."

Christina Brennan

"Totally enjoyed our stay food was fab great staff will definitely recommend crockets to every1 hopefully will be..."

Siobhan Slattery

"Had family dinner here yesterday. We had 4 different dishes. Each plate was as tasty as the next. Service..."

John Connolly

"I was there new years eve fantastic food great helpful staff and good value definitely worth stopping there for..."

George O' Malley

"Service and food unbelievable. Portion sizes very generous. Such a lovely gorgeous and friendly place. We will definitely be back..."

Anna Ferguson Duffy

"Stayed at Crockets for B&B and had a wonderful time. Beautiful place, lovely atmosphere and staff, dinner was gourgeou as was breakfast! I would..."

Patricia Slattery Kearney

"Food was amazing, very big portions, extremely fresh ingredients and the staff were very friendly and helpful. A great atmosphere with amazing food..."

Brian Dempsey

"Had a meal here in the summer and enjoyed it so much, we came back again. It is great to see it open again, it’s in a great location overlooking..."

Tony Mayo

"A wonderful gastropub with great food and very welcoming staff. It is beautifully located and a real..."

Anna de Marigny

"Love there food...its amazing...One of the best restaurants in Ballina Co.Mayo... staff are brilliant very helpful! Highly recommend anyone to..."

Karen Jordan

"Fantastic meal, excellent staff,lovely location. I will be..."

Andrea Lyons

Apache Pizza Ballina

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The Junction

82/100 (1982 ratings)

Toasted Cajun Chicken Sandwich on O'Hara's Bread

Roast beef dinner

Chicken and Veg Stir Fry

Spicy chicken wings

Full Irish breakfast

Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie

Home Made Burger with Sweet Chilli Wedges

Cheesecake Slice

The Classic Junction Burger

Christmas Mince Pies with Brandy Custard

Salad

Vegetarian Pizza

Open Prawn Sandwich with Salad

Caesar Salad with Breaded Scampi

Stir Fry Chicken and Boiled Rice

Dessert Custard Apple Tart Ice Cream

Philly Steak Sandwich

Toasts

Jumbo Sausage Roll

Omelette and Hash Browns

Toasted Ham Cheese & Ballymaloe Relish Wrap

Burger

Homemade Spicy Wedges

Wheelchair Accessible

Jack Fenn’s Courtyard Bistro

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Oh. My. Goodness. I adore this place. I ordered the granola, it was huge. Tea was Real tea leaves! And the bathroom is gorgeous, of course I had to..."

Serena Billings Glynn

"Had lunch here today. Delicious food & great coffee. Had the falafel wrap & really enjoyed it. Everyone who was with me enjoyed the food too. Has a..."

Kathleen Ryder

"Was in for lunch today, soup was a delicious spicy courgette and fennel soup, with toasted seeded brown bread. The coffee and scone after was really..."

Jane Dunn

"This FAB-UL-OUS cafe is a gem. Highly Recommended Everything I expected and more . A beautiful setting followed by a warm genuine welcome to a..."

Elaine Butler Armstrong

"It's fab. Fab. Great food and in a gorgeous location. If you're ever in Ballina, it's a must to go to. If not, it's worth going out of your way for a..."

Laura Brady

"We were there with a group recently, the setting at Belleek Castle is stunning, the food was amazing made with great creativity, the ambience..."

Derek Davidson

"Absolutely fabulous. Sharing platter will leave you breathless!! Highly..."

Mags Harte

"Dropped in for lunch on the way North. Great service and the best soup I have ever had, ever. Beautiful..."

Marianne Egan

"what an amazing experience.A superbly designed cafe that oozes class and an atmosphere that is equivalent to a warm embrace from your best friend.We..."

Stephen Doyle

"Fantastic food. Lovely staff and welcoming. Wishing ye all the..."

Kelly Fairfield

"Delicious food, fabulous menu & a lovely place to dine. Looking forward to visiting again..."

Karen O'Hora McGowan

"Finally got to check out Jack Fenns this week. Fantastic! The food, the decor, the atmosphere. All top class. A beautiful retreat in beautiful..."

Eilish Egan

"Absolutely Quality food. Fabulous setting with very tasteful decor. Staff were very friendly. I would highly recommend. Looking forward to our next..."

Michele Martin

"Coffee & Banana bread in Jack Fenn café, in the courtyard, in the castle, down the Moy Greenway, past the fairy doors, in the woods, on the banks,..."

Keith Scanlon

The Lantern Chinese Restaurant & Take Away

Free off-street parking

Dinner

Mid-range

The Merry Monk

82/100 (1105 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Bar Square

81/100 (1595 ratings)

Peppercorn chicken fillet mash

Wheelchair Accessible

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