The owner of Murphy Blacks is happy to tell you that this is the best restaurant in Kilkee, and…read morehe'd be right. I sampled 4 other restaurants, and between my explorations and those of my numerous traveling companions on this trip, we'd concur. The focus is on seafood, but they have a variety of other selections, as well. The food is very local and very fresh. My clear favorite was the mussels, the appetizer portion of which is enough for a meal. I'd also recommend the goat cheese and seafood sampler (which was a collection of seafood salads and smoked fish). The lamb and grilled fish are recommended for entrees--though be warned that Ireland overcooks meat in general for the American palate, so discuss how well you want your lamb and beef done with your server. The lamb casserole (sans noodles, hooray) was exquisite as well. A number of the dishes, like the Hake Au Gratin was a little rich for my palate, but popular at our table. A broad selection of desserts and a wine list with enough options of excellent quality round out the meal. (Go for a soft Albarino or crisp Sancerre to complement your seafood). Also, before 6:30pm they have an "early bird" menu, a prix fixe deal. I'm a fan of the food, but I think the service pushed this place a little bit higher for me. Very personal and personable servers, with one owner interacting with customers and the other upstairs in the kitchen. I was fairly stuffed and couldn't finish my entree and they were concerned and made sure I was happy with my meal. Don't worry, I was. All 3 of them in the week I was in Kilkee.

Nine of us chose Murphy Black's for dinner last night. It was a fabulous experience! It would be…read morehard to start with what was better...the food or the service. Both were extraordinary! The owner was our host and raconteur during the evening, helping us pick dishes to fit each of s to telling local stories. His wife and Co owner is the chef. The lamb casserole for me was a surprise presentation and was delicious. My wife had the black sole and was delighted. We also shared the crab tartlet. All was wonderful. Others had a seafood stew, steaks and maybe the highlight was the cannelloni. If you are in the neighborhood or playing golf at Doonbeg, I strongly recommend you go here! U

We visited The Strand for dinner after looking at a few other menus in town. The Strand is more…read morereasonably priced and offered the selection of dishes we needed with a group from teenage to 50s in age. Everyone loved our dinners, the wine and desserts! The service was very friendly, knowledgeable and responsive.

This is a really cosy and nice place to stay. Especially the owner Johnny and his small team do…read moreeverything they can to make you feel comfortable. He knows al lot about the region and is very open and friendly to tell you everything about it. He gave us good advice about daytrips (Loop Head!!! which actually is so much nicer than the touristic Cliffs of Moher) and walks. We stayed three nights and within our 10-days-trip it was the nicest place to stay. Our room had a really nice view over the bay of Kilkee, even though the weather was rather rough during our stay. The restaurant is also run by Johnny, and the food is really good. It was the best we had in Kilkee. I can really recommend that place and will go back there whenever I am around.

I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed eating and listening to live music at Kenny's Bar! We were…read morelucky enough to dine there on a night they had a trad session, but it seems like they have live music very frequently. There's plenty of seating inside, and even an outdoor beer garden. For food, they have a fairly simple menu, though in addition they have quite a few daily specials, but they are limited in supply. We had the lamb curry and it was one of the best British-style curries I've had. Definitely worth stopping in at Kenny's if you're visiting Lahinch!

Great stop for drink, food, and live music. Our first visit the kitchen was closed but the drinks…read morewere excellent. We went back for live music later the next day and then stopped for lunch on another occasion. Very cute outside patio area. We stopped in a few times during our stay in Lahinch. Mussels were excellent. Cottage Pie was also very tasty. Very very clean place. I was surprised that all the frames, flags, decorations were also so clean.

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.

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!

Love it and went there 2 days in a row!! Lively ambience. FYI there's another name for this pub so…read morejust don't be surprise when goggle take you to the same spot!!

After traveling to Ireland and then renting a car to drive to Ennis, we were beyond exhausted. I'm…read morepretty sure I struggled to even read yelp reviews in order to help us finally find some food to eat. So we just decided to walk into town where we stumbled upon this amazing place. The decor and warmth of the restaurant was top notch. The gentleman who greeted us and served us was so helpful. We were so jet lagged I'm sure he had a hard time understanding our mumbles. The menu was easy to read and he was able to pair beers and ciders to us perfectly. The food was amazing. The portions was so big. My wife and split the chicken curry, I had a side of chowder and she had a side salad. We still had food left over because there was so much. My son and the fish and chips and it was devoured. My youngest had the kids fried chicken and said it was the best chicken she's ever had. There wasn't a single complaint about this place. So if you stumble into Ennis lost, hungry, and needing a relaxing place to eat, try this place.

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!

I was pretty lit by the time we got here after dinner but the place was jammed packed. Live…read moremusician was off the charts good and we were able to manage a table so all was good. I could only drink gingerale at this point, but it was a very tasty gingerale lol.

Best Pub on our trip so far! Delicious food, live music and…read morethe best part our handsome server Ricky! He has a great voice and loves to sing traditional Irish songs for you upon request before your meal! 5 Stars!

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.

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!!