Service was excellent and the food too. They gave you so much too. I had the mussels and they were…read moredelicious. My husband had the stew he liked it too.

A quaint warm and cozy bar and restaurant that perfect to linger in. Sit at a homey table or right…read moreby the crackling cast iron stove for a while. Have some delicious food and any beverage you want from a perfect pint of Guinness to a fresh hot and delicious Irish Coffee. The staff are very kind and friendly and you be very well cared for.

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!!

The seafood was fabulous . First time I have had hake as a…read morefish and chips and it was delicate and went great with a wonderful light crispy batter . The langoustine scampi was tremendous also . Star of the show was the oysters with the Vietnamese dressing . Wow! a must try if you can eat oysters . The dressing paired with the oyster so well . The decor is gorgeous in the restaurant as well and good service complimented the food also . You can buy salad cream and a quarter of rhubarb and custards at the bar also if you so need . The bar is stocked with odds and ends which is cool .

I arrived a little before opening, and they were kind enough to let us sit while they finished…read moresetting up. Inside was classic Irish pub style/ rustic. The oysters were my favorite, especially with the Vietnamese dressing! The seafood chowder had huge chunks of fish, but was a little too fishy for my taste. The fish and chips were great, though, with very generous portions. Service was a bit slow, but that may have just been because we arrived right at opening. Overall, a solid spot with some good dishes.

We were visiting family and stopped in for dinner. The staff was very friendly and our food was…read moredelicious! It has a great atmosphere and local vibe feel.

From the owner: Good wholesome freshly made food, fresh fish & shellfish. Freshly brewed coffee. Live music &…read moretraditional music sessions

We stopped in for lunch while driving the Wild Atlantic Way and it was awesome! We each had the…read moreseafood chowder and shared the pan fried crab claws - all were absolutely delicious and the prices were reasonable! The service was also excellent.

Lovely pub on our way to bunowen castle. We do not always know what to think of small pub menus but…read morethis one had great choices. We had two steak burgers and one seafood plate. All meals were tasty. Also had gluten free bread. Side salad was pleasant and a real mild dressing. Prawns were delicious.

Many places in Ireland use a system of going up to the bar/counter to order your food/drinks giving…read morethem your table number and settling up payment. Then they bring it to your table when it's ready. A big pro is not having to wait for the check at the end of your meal. Food for thought folks. 5 stars

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.

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!

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!

This ain't your Marie Calendar's frozen chicken pot pie. No, no, this is that flavor you're seeking…read morewhen so many other pot pies have let you down. In fact, I think this is so far and away superior that it would change even the most adamant pie-haters out there into avid fans! With that said, thank YOU The Pie Maker for making converts out of my wife & kid.

I saw the great reviews on Yelp but it does not exist! I walked up and down the streets of Galway…read morelike a loser :( Hope it makes a reprise so I can visit on my next trip!

Great local pub that's dog friendly. We stopped here for drinks while staying in the area.read more

What a no frills pub... But man I loved it! Interior and exterior are as bog standard as an old…read morecountry pub can get but instantly, ye have a barman smiling and ready to serve ye, folks sitting around the bar and happy to find out where ye from once they hear the out of town accent so it was just like popping to my own local. After ordering a drink is enquired about some football on TV and the barman was more than happy to pop it on for me, in fact he came over twice to check what time it was on and was I staying on for it... Really liked that he remembered and without fail, 5pm and he turned over the station for me! Why to win your customers over, well done! We quickly got cosy, there was a stove fire burning strong so the place was warm and people pottered in and out, they have a couple of tv screens plus games rooms to the back of the bar, so grand if he fancy some pool :-) The barman kept the drinks coming and despite not being a pub with lounge staff, on couple of occasions they came on out from the bar with our 'special delivery'... Pretty decent of them and continued to have great banter with us and I'd gladly go here again when I'm back in Letterfrack. As I said it's definitely a no frills place but if your after a great pint of Guinness and some friendly Irish banter, then this is just the place :-)