Guide to Local Restaurants
Our top recommendations in the area *
Moran’s of the Weir – Kilcolgan
Thai Cooking by On - Clarenbridge
Kinvara, less than 10 minutes
*The Pier Head - Nice fish, steak & wine. Potatoes and vegetables style. Great service and right on the water. Can accommodate large groups 091 638 188
Keoghs - Pub Food & large outdoor eating & drinking area, will accommodate large groups, fine for young families. 091 638 481
Kilcolgan, 10-minute drive
* The famous Moran’s of the Weir Oyster Cottage- Good local seafood & old-time atmosphere, served in a thatched cottage. Larger groups ok with reservations made well in advance. 091 796 113
Raftery’s Rest - The best Irish breakfast around. Also serves casual lunch and dinner. Can accommodate a large group. Reasonably priced. 091 796 175
Roots - nice lunch and breakfast café. also does breakfast. Limited seating. 091 738 225
Seven Plates – Large menu, casual atmosphere 083 489 6984
Clarenbridge 15-minute drive
*Thai Cooking by On - Thai restaurant hidden in the back of Sherry’s Bar. Amazing fresh Thai. We get takeout once a week, but you can eat in as well. We love it, currently open Thursday through Sunday. Tel: 087 193 5767
Sitar - Indian Restaurant, very good Indian food for take out mainly, but some do eat in the restaurant. Good service. 091 776 172
Poppy Seed - our favorite casual lunch place, they also have nice breakfast and coffee.
Paddy Burkes - A nice family restaurant with an Irish feel to it. Reasonable pricing. Could suit large group book ahead. 091 796 226
Goat’s Lane Café - Tiny lunch place, everything is homemade. Delicious desserts.
Oranmore 20 minutes
Armorica- leans towards fine dining. Menu changes often. Would not suit children. 091 388 343
Supermacs- Delicious takeaway fast food. Irelands answer to McDonalds.
County Clare
New Quay 25 minutes
Linnane’s Lobster Bar- Quaint seafood restaurant right on the water. Very popular so book well in advance. Indoor and outdoor seating. 065 707 8120
Ballyvaughan 30 minutes
*Monk’s - Our favorite! Quaint Seafood place. Very popular so book at 065 707 7059
The Wild Atlantic Lodge - Nice menu and good food, great atmosphere 065 707 7003
Gregan’s Castle Hotel - Posh fine dining in the evening. Lunch and afternoon tea served in Bar area. Reservations a must. 065 707 7005
Pubs we recommend:
Ballinderreen, 2 miles
Jordan’s Bar Great Fish & Chips & weekend Specials, currently food served weekends. Tel: 085 242 3111
Kinvara, less than 10 minutes
Tully’s - Live music several nights a week. A favorite for a great pint of Guinness and craic (food not served).
Sextons - traditional Pub
Ballyvaughan, 30 minutes
O’Loclainn’s Irish Whiskey Bar. A special place voted one of Ireland’s top ten bars. Stop in for a drink after dinner. Opens late.
Hylands Hotel – Great pub!
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