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.

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!!

This bar/restaurant gets great Yelps, and after getting takeaway tonight, I would agree that you…read moremust stop in. Lamb Shank - w/mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potato, green beans & broccoli, with a delicious gravy. This was FANTASTIC. Like the best I have had. Ever. Cheeseburger w/bacon, lettuce, tomato, & chubby fries - very good. Squishy bun, good patty, generous on the fries. I walked this back to my Airbnb about 10 minutes away, and everything was still blazing hot when I got back. They were kind to include some ketchup & mayo on the side. While I waited at the bar for my takeaway to be made, someone got served a gorgeous salmon dish on mashed potatoes. It looked really good! I would JUMP at the chance to have the lamb here again, and try their other things too. Highly recommend!

Wow... very enjoyable! Must have - stop in and enjoy warm…read morefriendly delicious- you won't be sorry!

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

Absolutely a must stop. Food was perfect, service was amazing. Be sure to ask Michael about Irish…read morehistory!

We had THE BEST lunch at this place - the fish and chips were delicious, as was the BLT - but…read morebesides the wonderful view overlooking the bay (breathtaking), our favorite part of the experience was visiting with the owner along with his lively and lovely 11 year old daughter. It certainly helped that the weather was perfect, encouraging us to eat outdoors so we could look out at the water. This place is hard to miss from the road, as the owner created a memorial for the Irish who sailed from the shores, never to return. This will be a "must visit" stop for us next time we return to Ireland (and there will be a next time!)

While on Inishmor in the Aron Islands,we had to have a couple cold pints at the local pub Pub was…read morequite buisy with a bus tour of peeps so we just had a couple cold 1's at the bar. Nice outside patio too. Cheerful employees.

Wow! Talk about an authentic fish 'n chips. This one almost nails it!…read more The restaurant is super cozy and right on the water. It was fun and quaint and hearing the Celtic music in the background made this lunch spot all the more special. Since I knew I was going to be doing a lot of walking that day, I decided against an alcoholic beverage and got a Ginger Ale. It was tiny, kid sized! Honestly, not as good as I would have liked. It was quite heavy on the ginger, which perhaps is a good thing because that would have aided best with nausea or stomach issues. I never had any of those while in Ireland, which is telling about the food there. The fish 'n chips are great, wait a minute, so is the rest of the seafood here! To start, I got a seafood chowder, and sorry Boston, sorry San Francisco, sorry Seattle, your chowders do not match up to this one. It is hearty, full of fish in each bite. The broth is milky delicious, and it is a helping of one that would make any fisherman feel great mid shift. As for the fish 'n chips, how could I forget? Great fry, great chip (because the chowder was so heavy I could not eat them all), and the fish (it was Hake), is super flaky. Be mindful though as the fish has the bone-in so you will have to pick them out or you can accidentally choke on one, or swallow one painfully. From the ferry to the plate, this is one restaurant you are not going to want to miss if you plan a trip to the Aran Islands.

We had the most wonderful lunch here during our adventure on the Aran Islands. It's the most…read morecharming café set in a quaint cottage located on the path towards the Wormhole. They are serving up traditional country classics and each dish felt like a big hug! We tried all their recommendations including the beef Guinness stew, fish pie, and beef lasagne and they were all delectable. The ladies working at the cafe are all so sweet. It was one of our most memorable meals during our trip in Ireland!

We decided to eat here before walking up Dun Aonghasa, which might be the trick because it got busy…read moreas we were finishing up with people coming in from other tours and back from their walk. The atmosphere is extremely cozy, dimmer lighting with colorful lights strung around, mismatched pillows, and local art on the walls. The woman at the front was friendly and quite patient with us. I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich, along with a toffee square. The sandwiches are solid. They're made with a whole grain(?) bread, tomatoes, mayo, and lettuce, on top of the main protein. The toffee square was my personal highlight, sweet and sticks to your teeth, but I like treats like that.

By far the best B&B I've ever stayed in! Beautifully…read morerenovated old little house right next to the city center. Even got a little garden right at the river. The owner is a sweetheart and serves a basic but really good breakfast!

It's not the easiest place to find, but St. Martin's is absolutely worth it! Myself and my partner…read moredrove around for quite a while and began to feel we'd never find the place, but the locals are more than happy to give directions and getting a little bit lost is part of the fun of traveling. Once you do find it, St. Martin's is perfect. Mary is a wonderful hostess. She is so friendly and more than happy to give you advice on where to go and what to see. Her breakfast was fantastic. And her brown bread was the best we had in Ireland. I wish I could have some right now. The location is perfect for Galway, just a two minute walk over the bridge to the center of town. It has all the benefits of being right in the city, like walking to the pubs and shops and easy access to all the city's sights, but since it's just over the bridge, it's quiet too... and we were there on Friday and Saturday nights. Our room was very comfortable and the bathroom clean. We ate breakfast looking out on Mary's beautiful garden with Galway just beyond. It couldn't have been a better experience. I only hope we'll have a chance to stay their again.