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.

Delicious place to eat close to the ferry that goes to the Cliffs of Moher. Chowder and grab claws…read morewere very rich and delicious. Goat cheese and beet salad was one of the finest one of us had ever had -- the cheese was insanely good. Ham sandwich was more of a pile of sliced ham with bread on this side, assume this is a sandwich in Ireland. Very good, but don't expect a panini-type experience. Would definitely visit again!

This business is the best restaurant around. I've had breakfast and lunch here and love it. They…read moreprovide very generous portions in beautiful surroundings with great service. The lunch carvery is done very well. For years Mountmellick only had take out so this has been a very welcome addition. We had the breaded chicken and the carvery both of which were excellent. Generous helpings of roasted and mashed potatoes with cabbage, carrots and numerous sides. The deserts were delicious. I had the lemon meringue with a coffee and wished I had more room it was so good. The staff were so helpful and genuine. Thank you and keep up the great work !!

Best local place for a good dinner. Great range of food and portion sizes. Accommodate for…read moreindividuals, families and parties. Also nice selection of deserts available. Staff are friendly and the restaurant and bathrooms are always spotless

Worth a detour! The…read moreCottage Restaurant just happened to be near the country house my family rented. Located in quaint little Jamestown, it's set alongside the river, with cows grazing alongside the bank. To call it idyllic doesn't quite capture -- it's ridiculously charming. I emailed to secure a booking a few weeks before as we had 6 adults and a child for a Friday evening -- they replied quickly and we were all set. We showed at our appointed time and were shown to a lovely nearly private table in the back room. All very smooth. My husband proclaimed "Best Meal in Ireland." (and he's eaten many after traveling/living there on and off for several years). And I must concur. A standout -- the Kids Menu! None of this garbage food to be found (chicken nuggets, etc). My son ate beef noodles fit for a king for about 6 euro. Unreal, it was so good my brother and husband were both sneaking bites of it. If you have kids, they shall not be disappointed here and you will not feel guilty giving them yet another plate of chips and grease! The Adult food was also exceptional! The duck was glorious! The steak a vision! There was not a miss in the bunch, and the complimentary starter and fresh made in-house bread basket was divine. A Malaysian Chef doing things up right over here in small town Ireland. A treat to be sure. If you are anywhere near -- make this a destination for your next dinner. One funny thing (which is totally fine) -- it may be the only eating/drinking establishment that does NOT serve Guinness. Totally ok for me, and it forced my dad to try some local brew, but worth nothing if you have any grumpy Guinness folks in the group! This ENTIRE amazing meal was 250 euros. This included wine, drinks, beers, multiple courses and a very happy kid eating beef noodles. A true value to be sure, everyone remarked that they thought it should cost far more -- so this really is a testament to great food at a great price.

One of Ireland's first gastropubs (and a relation of the eponymous Pembroke Street eatery), I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find this at the end of a long drive to Limerick. The pub itself is a warm and inviting, the sort of place were one pint could be nursed for hours. The food was excellent, especially their fish dishes. All in all, a great meal in a surprising location!

Excellent Irish pub atmosphere. Very cozy. Friendly staff. A vegetarian and vegan option. Daily…read morespecials.

Quiet place with some killer Lamb Stew. Green light on the Lamb Stew. The pasta was surprisingly…read moregood, as well! We also ordered all of the desserts. The Mess Eton took the crown, with the Sticky Toffee Pudding in second place.

What a positive experience!! We were here only one night, as our last night before leaving…read moreIreland, and we could have stayed longer. Owner, staff, and surroundings were all most pleasant. Room (we were upgraded to a suite) was lovely. We had an excellent dinner meal at a tremendous value/price in their restaurant (I would encourage them to raise their prices). Breakfast service was also excellent!

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.

It's legit. Super friendly staff…read more Food is great. We had the Irish's stew and it was alright. Meat was a bit tough, but great flavor. My kids had bbq chicken wings which were awesome and they other had chicken goujons. By far the best chicken finger ( I'm from the USA) I've ever had. Seafood clam chowder was great as well. Small/limited menu - so thing felt fresh and overall was great. We had 8 folks and were able to get a seat. It wasn't overly loud and fairly clean on the inside. Place is a bit rustic, and definitely not modern - highly recommend

Solid pub grub. Packed house for Rugby match on tv. Fun live music on a Saturday night.read more

Best place in the area! We enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere was great!read more

Celebratory local pub in Oranmore. We had booked our hotel in Oranmore for a night between visiting…read morecliffs of Moher and heading to Dublin next morning. The restaurant in the hotel looked very boring so we decided to check out Porterhouse. When we arrived there it was FULL with locals. As we had a toddler , so they seated us in a private dining area outside the bar to comply with the regulation that kids aren't allowed in bars after 9 pm. Our server was very friendly. The staff was really good! He took our orders, got us to try a few beers and whiskeys before we finalized our orders to ensure that we really enjoy what we order. At this point we were just blown away by the hospitality despite being extremely crowded. We ordered two pints of beer, a shot of whiskey, fish and chips and a vegetarian curry dish. Everything tasted fantastic. The place itself was huge and the ambiance was of the traditional Irish pub. Brick walls, good music, fantastic pours, great food and warm smiles all around.