We were on a Paddywagon bus tour and we stopped behind the Frantic Chef for lunch. We had a 45…read moreminute window. I asked our guide if there were any other restaurants in town, he said "no". While waiting in line at the Frantic Chef, I googled this place and a few more, it was only a 3 minute walk. We ordered fish and chips and the seafood chowder. The chowder and zero flavor, but was packed with fresh fish. The fish and chips were awesome, fresh as usual in Ireland, but very light and flaky, a top 3 for us. They were able to get us in and out, but we had to ask 3 times for water, and it was unseasonably warm. The decor was combo Irish pub/ Nautical.

Celebrated our engagement dinner here after the cliffs of Moher. Came in on a recommendation, and…read morewas not disappointed. Fabulous service and lovely food. Helped us celebrate a very special day!

Wow... very enjoyable! Must have - stop in and enjoy warm…read morefriendly delicious- you won't be sorry!

We stopped into Lahinch after visiting the Cliffs of Moher an wondered into Danny Macs! Glad we…read moredid. Very friendly team and delicious food. We asked for an Irish Coffee. One of the best Irish Coffee's we have ever had, warm and delicious. We would recommend this to anyone coming to Lahinch.

I love this place, it's kinda difficult to park for the location, but well worth it, we had an…read moreenjoyable meal, the decor was pleasing and the experience was good, would highly recommend

We drove by this place on our arrival into Ireland. The place was packed but the proprietor was…read morelovely. She communicated to all waiting. The waitstaff were all friendly and efficient. Great atmosphere with beautiful views of the ocean. Great kids menu! We had the seafood chowder which was creamy, hearty and delicious and then tagliatelle pasta which was just fantastic. She suggested the homemade banoffee pie nut we just couldn't manage. The portions are quite large and can be shared. We enjoyed it so much, we came back the next night and I actually had the pie as my meal - wonderful!

This place was amazing. The food was delicious, vibes were immaculate. Service was great.read more

The Ivy Cottage is a lovely setting for lunch or dinner. It has indoor and outside seating…read moreavailable. The menu is streamlined, but everything I've had so far has been fresh and delicious. It's popular and oftentimes there is a line to get a table. The staff does their best to seat guests as soon as possible. Note the closing time of 8pm is firm, so be sure to arrive before that. Staff is kind but due to the busyness of the restaurant, service can be scattered or slow, so remember, you're on vacation. Wine and beer available. Parking can be difficult in the area. Allow time to find parking, if you're driving.

Great spot on Main Street with live music! They also have a great course menu deal if you're…read morelooking to try multiple things. Definitely get the seabass, it was so tender and delicious with the butter sauce (and also served with shrimp on top haha). The seafood chowder is also really nice and packed with lots of different fish and crustaceans. Service was really helpful and friendly too. :) would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

I was looking enough to snag table on the patio outside and have the most amazing view of the fall…read more So lovely to eat dinner listening to the rushing water. The food was quite tasty. The seafood chatter was full of huge chunks of seafood and fish. And the fish and chips... I'm pretty sure it was the whole fish! The series were very efficient and friendly. All in all a good choice.

A mile or so (technically a couple of kilometers) from the Cliffs of Moher is the Stonecutters…read moreKitchen. A wonderfully picturesque bistro with spectacular views of the County Claire countryside along the Wild Atlantic Way. From the 100-year-old cottage that the restaurant is situated to the beautiful patio and deck around it, Stonecutters provides the ideal scenery if you're visiting the area when you want to enjoy some delicious cuisine. We started with a bottle of Sangiovese while I noshed on some homemade brown soda bread, which was divine with Irish butter. The seafood tagliatelle was delicious and creamy that I savored every bite between the mussels and prawns and squid. The banofee dessert was magical between the biscuit on the bottom topped with bananas and drizzled with caramel and topped with ice cream. Enjoying our meal amidst the glorious setting was equally as memorable, if not more. No pictures can do justice to just how breathtaking it is to enjoy a meal in such a beautiful setting. Stonecutters is an ideal choice to enjoy dinner that has endless amounts of scenery to enjoy a wonderful outdoor dining experience.

This has to be the place that coined the term "cozy" for real estate sales. Upon entering, you are…read morestanding next to the guest log book in the main dining room with around half a dozen tables & there's a "children's" dining room to the left: 3 tables, a high chair and a few toys. The bright yellow house, turned restaurant is easy to spot on the way to/from the Cliffs of Moher. You pull in to a small playground and a friendly dog roaming the grounds. This place is unusually kid-friendly, while not being child-centric, particularly given the size. By that, I mean, on entering the public toilet area, there is a nifty baby changing station - WITH supplies. Anyone who's had a child can relate this to a restroom having toilet paper! I found it to have very thoughtful touches like that, the special room & playground equipment - I also heard staff tell a patron that the kids get a toy to keep with their meal. I didn't view the kids menu, tho I heard a parent talking about some options with her child, including fish & every child's favorite fun food "spaghetti"! Adults were not forgotten- there were candles on the table and nicely plated meals and home-style options, with a lovely selection of wine and beet to choose from. The service was friendly and helpful- food was well seasoned and properly cooked: fingerling potatoes were crisp outside and tender inside. I wish we'd skipped attempting the cafe at the cliffs all together & just started here!!

One of the best restaurants in all of Ireland. A treat of five star European cuisine that flies…read moreunder the radar because of a lack of marketing. Try this place!

So far the best fish & chips I've had in Ireland, not even considering the value. Got the Haddock…read moreand the piece of fish was large. Liked that I could get half salad half chips. Delicious!

22 June 2025 : 1) harbour chowder 2) cappuccino 3) cod fish and chips 4) sea bass fish and chips…read more We got here at about 2pm and there was a large group of young people so we had to wait 10 minutes. The sea bass is the best dish and the harbour chowder was full of seafood. Freshly ground peppers helped too.

What an awesome dinner. Absolutely loved the lamb - and dessert was the perfect ending! Thank you…read morefor such a memorable evening!

This place is a great choice for something special in Doolin…read more The place was unpretentious, but the food was fantastic with fresh seafood put together in interesting ways. Would highly recommend to anyone stopping through Doolin.

This was my FAVORITE meal in Galway!…read more It was my first time in Ireland - was visiting for business trip and we stayed in Galway for a few days and got to try several restaurants in the area. This was my favorite restaurant because of the AMAZING seafood. The raw oysters were super fresh and it was fun getting to see the manager show us how to shuck oysters (he used to compete in oyster shucking contest and was ranked pretty high!). The steamed mussels and crab claws were also delicious. Ending the meal with cheesecake was great! The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you are visiting a friend's home for a nice meal. Highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you are in the area and are looking for amazing seafood!

We showed up for an early dinner on Easter Sunday without a reservation. Lucky for us they could…read moreseat us but we would have to finish our meal within 1.5 hours. People after us were directed to the bar for open seating. The seafood chowder was rich and filling. Mixed oyster plate came with three Gigas and three natives (5 years to grow) but we couldn't agree on which was the best. Moran's featured half a dozen different cold platters and we ordered the smoked salmon which consisted of plate sized slices topped with a salad and a scoop of crab. The Marie rose dressing was delicious and made this salad one of our favorites of this trip. Lastly their Irish soda bread was the best we've eaten and wished we could've gotten a loaf to take with us. The good service, great food and eclectic ambiance made for a nice Easter Sunday meal.