Great find in this beautiful seaside town Ballycastle on…read morethe wild Atlantic way, so nice to be able to get an excellent meal in a country town without the inconvenience of looking for parking. Restaurant is new and the food prepared to a standard befitting a Michelin Star. Staff were so attentive and friendly we felt we had made new friends for life. We felt so welcomed we had a few pints and stayed locally. They even offered us free camping. What a treasure in this beautiful part of Ireland. We will definitely be back.

From the owner: A great pub with outstanding bar food from 12.30pm to 8.30 pm Monday to Saturday. Last orders at…read more7.30 pm on Sunday.

The Belleek Castle looks a bit like fairy tales. After crossing a huge fortified gate, you travel…read moreseveral hundred meters in a large wooded park to finally appearing at the corner of a bend, placed on a hill, a castle with gray hues contrasting incredibly with a grass of a green not found. Crossing the front door, you are immersed in a world that oscillates between the medieval armor, the remains of eighteenth century ships used to make the bar, chandeliers and buffets that would not demerit in the most beautiful museums. The restaurant is in the same style though a bit more rustic. It is true that the castle is regularly busy for weddings or seminars. So you need solid! Paul Doran is a well-informed amateur, almost enlightened by his obsession of beautiful bottles. He has a superb cellar that would make many sommeliers green with envy. The list is longer than the Nile, with multiple international variations. In addition, our owner does not force the sale since he guided me to a bottle, a Pinot noir Rochioli 2013, much cheaper than the one I had originally chosen, a 2012 Sonoma Pinot Noir Kosta Brown Coast. And as we sympathized, he offered me in the middle of the meal to open my first choice to taste it! We ended up sampling a Château d'Yquem 1997. Do I really have to comment? !! But back to the plate, that was our first reason to come here. When I informed our landlady that we were going to dinner at Belleek Castle, her billiard-eyed eyes made me understand its reputation for excellent food was well established. The breads are really excellent. Particularly this "soda bread" which is made not with yeast but with baking soda and milk "ribot". It is accompanied by brioche bread for those who want lighter to start. As an appetizer, a few slices of smoked beef with mushroom mayonnaise and cucumber. It's pretty thin. It is unfortunate that the slice of cucumber is too thick and without any seasoning. The other elements are worked and it is a little rough in the middle of others. As a starter, chef David O'Donnell uses local "fuel", turf, to smoke a piece of lamb. It's good but we would like a little more strength. Either the turf does not give a particular taste, and in this case, as much smoked with conventional wood, or while the meat should be smoked a little longer. This starter is very good but less original than expected. The scallops are presented with a crumbled crab and mussels. The first are perfectly cooked, neither the crab nor the mussels come to encroach on their fine taste. The few branches of dill bring a welcome herbaceous power. And some caviar grains more. We start the tough part with drunk beef at Jameson. Impressive (and funny) preparation of a beef tenderloin stuck on an authentic fifteenth-century sword made in Taiwan. The waiter dramatically blazes at Jameson whiskey. This "service en salle" is like you don't often see! The deer fillet is perfectly cooked, "rosé" and very tender. Country accompaniment of vegetables. Fortunately we are spared the evergreen potatoes that invade Irish dishes too often. Beautiful Pavlova with wild red fruits for dessert. It is therefore a beautiful discovery that this Belleek Castle, with a very pleasant atmosphere, a little outdated but I love it. I will return one day to discover the rooms. Do not hesitate to take a tour before or after your meal at the bar. It is made of ship recovery wood and is shaped like a quarter-deck. Apart from the radiator that detonates a bit, the owner has created an atmosphere out of time. Thanks again to Paul Doran for welcoming us and having some of his beautiful bottles tasted. A little inconvenience, the chef is a little rigid on the menu service schedules. Very reasonable addition of 219,50 euros for 2. I do not integrate the two glasses of Yquem extra.

Definitely stop here if you are in the area. The castle has ten bedrooms for those that want to…read morestay overnight and a wonderful bar and restaurant. We stopped in to have a drink and really enjoyed the experience. Excellent way to end our day.

Went here on a whim as it was on my way back to town…read more Ambiance was ok, it's a tavern and they're famous for their music didn't expect anything different than what it was. Three very young waitresses, poor listening skills, busy chatting with each other. They did get busy when a middle aged man showed up (owner?) ;-) Food ordered: fish and chips came with side salad. Chips arrived lukewarm and limp; fish ok; tartar sauce lacking any personality as did the side salad. Perhaps: come for the music not the food or service.

Had THE BEST time today! Fantastic live music, awesome service and great pub food. Love the vibe…read moreand history-the bar is part of Enya's family and the town is also known for Clannad! Grab a pint, some food and enjoy!

Sage was by far the best meal we had in Ireland over our two week trip. We Had a 5:30 reservation…read moreso we used the Early Bird 3 Course Meal offering. I started with Killary mussels (which were the best I've ever eaten) and my wife had the micro green salad (which was excellent). For entrees, I had the Beef Cheeks which were incredible (think short ribs) and my wife had the Sea Trout. Both were perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Both were served with side vegetables that were the perfect accompaniments. We finished with the chocolate mousse and baklava desserts. I thought the chocolate mousse was the best I've ever had. We also enjoyed a bottle of The Chocolate Block red blend wine from South Africa that a pub owner down the street had told us to try. All in all it was a magical meal. Service was outstanding. Don't skip this place if you get the chance.

Reservations are required, for a reason. If you are visiting Westport, put Sage on your list. The…read moremenu and meal is a fun adventure of flavor and passion. I started with the soup of the day, a split pea, it was very good. For the main course I have the stuffed cod. It was a great blend of seafood and vegetables with a side of potatoes and greens. For desert, it was the most unique and beautiful tiramisu.

Had a great experience here and got to hear some trad music by wonderful musicians. Everyone was so…read morejovial, welcoming, and in good spirits. Great craic!

Fun place to have a pint (or two) and listen to music. We went into the back "yard bar" and had a…read moregreat time. Great local musician playing covers for a lively crowd. In the center room there was traditional Irish music in a more subdued atmosphere. This is the place to go if you want to hear music.

Went for dinner there last Sunday, looks exactly the same as The Dolphin Hotel, hasn't changed much…read moreonly modernised, beautiful spot, food was lovely, very tasty. Only criticism, but very minor, One or two slices of beef my friend had was a little overdone and looked dry which needs to be addressed, but overall nice food and friendly service

From the owner: Serving Good food every day from 12pm to 9pm. Lunch menu is from 12pm-4pm and a là carte menu from…read more4pm-9pm

Two words: fried calamari. As we walked in the door of this tidy, attractive restaurant in the late…read moreafternoon, a lady heading out said to try the calamari because it's great. Was she right!! Even though the listing here on yelp says breakfast and lunch, this is also a dinner restaurant. Shane took our reservation for 6 o'clock after checking the books and seeing that they had about 20 names down already. We shared an appetizer-sized portion of the calamari, and most of us agreed that we wished we had ordered it for our entrée because it was outstanding. The waiter said the secret is that it is never frozen, and I can only say that I've never tasted calamari that tender and flavorful, so perhaps he's right. Don't get me wrong: each of our entrées was delicious, but that calamari!... Their menu list their local suppliers, which must another secret to outstanding food. We also shared two desserts among the six of us: an Irish cream cheese cake and a chocolate tart. Both came on plates adorned with two fruit gastrics and a tiny dish of delicious vanilla ice cream; the desserts themselves were excellent.

Fantastic!!! We had the pleasure of eating at the Blackberry Cafe on a recent trip. We found it…read moreon accident and we are so glad we did. Hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had! Service was great and the food was just amazing! The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Get there early as they fill up fast for good reason. Highly recommend and when we go back to the amazing west coast of Ireland we will go back!

After visiting way back in 2001 as a kiddo, I was more recently able to visit this excellent…read moreestablishment and enjoy some of the outstanding fare! Truly a gem! I had a great many tastes of things but what stood out was the lamb skewers served with yogurt made nearby. What an amazing combo and I can't put into words the tremendous flavor I experienced! Definitely a place to visit, without question, as the food, ambiance, and the service are the highest quality!

Convenient parking Very nice staff. Great hospitality…read more National and local beer on draft. Fantastic mushroom and roasted garlic soup. The most amazing seafood chowder I've had in Ireland with generous helpings of mussels. Tortalini was good. My daughter drew a picture that they really liked. Highly recommended.