Location: Lisdoonvarna
Top Restaurants in Lisdoonvarna
Top 10 restaurants in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland
Lisdoonvarna (Irish: Lios Dúin Bhearna, meaning "fort of the gapped keep") is a spa town of 739 people (2011 census) in County Clare in Ireland. The town is famous for its music and festivals. Although the music festival was discontinued in the 1980s, Lisdoonvarna still hosts its annual matchmaking festival each September.
Things to do in Lisdoonvarna
1. Ballinalacken Castle
Overall Ratings
5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By MichelleandAlan - Camarillo,California
We only stayed here one night, it was a bit pricey but very beautiful authentic manor home with castle ruins on the grounds. Tour by owner available for guests only. Restaurant on site, (closed while we were there) has gotten very good reviews. Rooms are immaculate with beautiful views.
2. Gregans Castle Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
The elegant formal restaurant at Gregans Castle Hotel has commanding views of Galway Bay and The surrounding Burren landscape. Award winning cooking from acclaimed Chef David Hurley who in both 2014 and 2015 was awarded Best Chef in the Munster Region.
Reviewed By Tonypose
The restaurant here offers wonderful gourmet dining. This is a very fine restaurant with a staff that brings freshly prepared food, extremely well presented, creative, and very tasty to the table. A very good wine selection accompanies the menu. Great cheeses, desserts, and coffee are also part of a wonderful meal here. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and do a great job. Most of the food is all supplied locally. Wonderful!
3. Gus O’Connor’s Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By michelle w - Rocky Point, New York
Love the atmosphere in this pub. The staff are super friendly. Great food. I loved the lamb dish with stuffing. The potato leek soup is a must. Every evening that we were there, there was live music. You must stop in here. The fireplace warmed us up after being outside hiking all day.
4. The Roadside Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 616 reviews
PUB OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 10AM TILL LATE FOOD SERVED FROM MARCH UNTIL NOVEMBER 12-4 6-9 EVERYDAY Last orders 8.45 In spring 2011, Peter Curtin embarked on a new endeavour: He set up the Burren Brewery in the Roadside Tavern in Lisdoonvarna. The building, which in 1865 started off as a pub, then was expanded into a bakery, now also harbours a micro-brewery under its roof. At the same time it is an eatery and a renowned music venue for traditional and contemporary music. Peter realised very quickly how complicated and time-consuming it was to brew his own beer - it really is a labour of love. He enrolled the help of a Master Brewer, and the result can now be tasted in the Roadside Tavern: The Burren Gold is a delicious, characterful lager. The mainstream lagers available every-where just cannot compete with this one!The Burren Red with its great red colour is a spicy, slightly sweet ale which even features a hint of smoke. It seems to become the favourite among the punters at the Roadside! The Burren Black is a stout that does not have to fear the competition of a certain other black stuff. It is smooth and full-bodied, with a creamy crown of froth on top - and definitely alive inside! A heavenly drink.
Reviewed By Orla F - Dublin, Ireland
I absolutely loved our evening here. We were offered on arrival a choice of tables near the musicians or else slightly away. As we are all great talkers we opted for the quieter spot, just right to enjoy the wonderful (most polished and very cheery and of course as would one expect in West Clare, authentic) Irish music. I loved the decor, I have a match for one of their old prints on the wall at home, I was very amused to see. The menu was terrific, I love to see bacon and cabbage on a menu which I see so rarely, this one was really great with an extremely tasty mash. The fish was also really good, I was sorry I hadn't room for both. I was so pleased that the waitress let me know they had local stout, it was a great treat I would recommend. I enjoyed this spot no end and hope to get back here soon. I wish I lived beside this place!
5. Stonecutters Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By lulumichelle
My friend and I had been searching for some Guinness stew in the freezing weather, and our wish came true. Very nice waitress, introduced us to a band called the Coronas. She was able to provide information about booking a Cliffs of Moher cruise (when the girl at the visitor's center that sold tickets was utterly clueless). They also have great fresh baked bread and their fish cakes are divine.
6. VL Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 138 reviews
VL Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant at Vaughan Lodge Hotel. The Restaurant opens normally on Tuesday evening to Saturday Evening. Dinner only is served with a set menu and A La Carte selection. The emphasis is on classic french cuisine with a modern style and presentation. There are seafood and meat dishes and vegetarian options also. Booking is essential as numbers are limited each evening. Closed November to April
Reviewed By JohnBoyH3 - Dublin, Ireland
As regular visitors to Lahinch, my wife & I have eaten in most of the local restaurants.
We had actually tried to book a table in a different resturant (a few days in advance), but they let us down - so we ended up at VL restaurant instead.
Best 'mistake' ever :)
The restuarant is part of Vaughan Lodge hotel, & it is very comfortable & well decorated - not stuffy, but not too casual either. The staff were very friendly & the usual Clare humour was available on tap! There were set menus available for both 2 & 3 courses, as well as an extensive a la carte option. The wine list was impressive & we went for a bottle of Valpolicella which was excellent.
My wife started witht he Scallops & I had Langoustine - both amazing. For mains we had the lamb & the fillet of beef, & the meat was literally melt-in-the-mouth good!
In between courses various 'amuse bouche' delights were served - varying from a beetroot meringue stuffed with local goats cheese, to a squid ink cracker...incredible.
We had intended to include desserts, but we just weren't able!
I would definitely recommend VL resturant to anyone looking for superb food in a relaxed environment, & we will be back for sure.
7. Cullinan's Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 312 reviews
Situated in the heart of Doolin, an idyllic setting overlooking the Aille River, Cullinan’s Guesthouse & Award winning restaurant is run by chef/owner James & his wife Carol. We offer 1st class accommodation in spacious rooms with flat screen tv’s, tea/coffee facilities, ensuite bathrooms, hairdryers, free car parking on site & free wifi throughout.Accredited Restaurants Association dining award, AA breakfast award, Michele Erdvig restaurant of the year, RAC dining award & 2 AA rosettes 2012/13. Also listed in many prestigious guidebooks such as Georgina Campbells 100 Best places to stay in Ireland 2012, Fodors, Frommers,Bridgestone Guides and top choice Lonely planet.Guests are advised to make dinner Reservations prior to arrivalRestaurant open for dinner from 6.00 - 9.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & SaturdayRestaurant not open for dinner from November to easter
Reviewed By salmonsteak - Enniskillen, United Kingdom
On a recent return visit to Doolin we returned to Cullinan's for dinner, it was excellent, I had seafood crumble to start, & sea bass & king prawns for my main & my better half had chicken for hers both cooked to perfection, despite a well known singer been present on the night we were made feel very welcome & attended to by Carol & her french waitress. look forward to returning, hopefully it won't be as long next time.
8. McDermott's Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Traditional irish pub owned and run by the same family since 1876. Serving home cooked meals daily from march to november 1st. Groups catered for with Reservations. Traditional irish music live every night all summer long. Come and join us!!
Reviewed By DavidL120584 - Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely great pub. Any pub with a fireplace is automatically a definite Yes for me, this place has 2!
Great cosy pub, plenty of Seating, nice big cosy fire as you walk in to great you, staff very welcoming, food is really nice also,
Could easily just sit down and stay for the entire day/night with the fire lighting next to you. Well worth checking out.
9. Roadford House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By GAH795 - London, United Kingdom
Can't speak more highly of Roadford House. With a varied and delicious menu, Marion and her team handled a large (14 person) group with great warmth and efficiency. Food was outstanding, including local fish, and the wine list was imaginative and reasonably priced. Also helped with pub recommendations and cabs on a busy Saturday night. "I never knew Ireland could be this good" was the refrain from all. Wonderful.
10. The Burren Castle Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
The Burren Castle Hotel, Lisdoonvarna is an 81 bedroom 3* hotel nestled in the rolling Burren landscape of West Clare. All our rooms are en-suite with a view of the countryside, along with tea & coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone and Television, Wifi is available free of charge in the hotel lobby. Our Restaurant offers a very competitive 3 course dinner which inlcudes a choice of 3 Starters, 4 Main Courses and 3 Desserts including Tea or Coffee. Nightly music is available in summer with Traditional Music Sessions, Country and Folk Music. Come and enjoy the friendly service and the peace and tranquility of the Irish countryside.
Reviewed By Brian D - Dublin
My first impression was the facade was a little bizarre. The rooms are large and comfortable. The decor is dated throughout but everything is clean. The hotel appears to cater for tour groups primarily. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was fine and of the full Irish variety. There was not imagination in this regard. The hotel is very convenient for visiting the cliffs of Moher. Would stay again.
