Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Connacht

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Stone House Pizza Bar

4.8

4.8 (372)

€30 and under

Pizza Bar

Athenry

About the restaurant

Brought to you by The Old Barracks. Chic new Pizzeria in the heart of Athenry, serving stone- baked Pizza from our Traditional Italian oven, divine desserts & delicious cocktails. Dine-in or Take out.

Top review

Michelle

Dined 2 days ago

Went there this evening for the first time and it was just lovely.The food the staff everything was so nice.It was our friends birthday and they couldn’t of been nicer brought out our dessert with a candle and sang happy birthday.will definitely be retuning again x

The Driftwood

4.7

4.7 (395)

€31 to €50

Irish

Sligo Town

About the restaurant

Whether it is for food, drinks or a good night's sleep, the Driftwood is a place for you to come and unwind in a fun & relaxed, family friendly environment!

The bar & cafe area is the perfect place for some light food or to relax and have a drink, with gorgeous views over Sligo Bay & Oyster Island. Paudie's pitmaster background has played a big influence on The Driftwood Smokehouse Restaurant, with smoked meats and seafood playing a central part of the menu, which have been slow cooked in the smoker for up to 15 hours, to give a gorgeous flavour & tender texture.

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

I love the relaxed feel of this place – like eating in a friends home. I definitely would return to try more dishes. We had the Beer Battered Cod and the Highland Burger. Service was amazing, from the welcome we received the minute we arrived, to the amazing service at our table. Everything was well-timed and the staff couldnt have been any nicer. Wines also hit the right spot.

The Red Bank Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (432)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Carrick-on-Shannon

About the restaurant

Experience delicious food and warm hospitality at The Red Bank Restaurant, a family run business located in the heart of picturesque Carrick-On-Shannon in lovely Leitrim, set on the banks of the river Shannon, the town is one of Ireland’s most popular inland resorts.

At The Red Bank Restaurant we use only the finest locally sourced fresh produce from the town and its surrounding areas, creating wonderful seasonal menus and beautiful dishes that cater for all tastes and dietary requirements, cooked with passion and creativity leaving your taste buds wanting more and more.

Our aim at The Red Bank Restaurant is to provide you with many enjoyable and memorable dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends to our restaurant very soon.

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David

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely restaurant and lovely and attentive staff. As good as any restaurant in Dublin IMO and far better value. The only improvements I could suggest would be to maybe have white plates (shows off the wonderfully put together food!) and perhaps cloth napkins (a thing of mine!).

The Old Stone House Restaurant Roscommon

4.7

4.7 (110)

€31 to €50

Irish

Roscommon

About the restaurant

Every dish we prepare in The Old Stone House Restaurant Roscommon is cooked from scratch using the freshest, local and organic (where possible) ingredients. Cooking is our passion and customer satisfaction is what drives us. We are very proud to say that The Old Stone House is one of the best restaurants Roscommon has to offer. And proudly, we are members of Good Food Ireland.

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Leo

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely setting, delicious food, friendly staff, very enjoyable

Kirby's

4.5

4.5 (192)

€30 and under

European

Galway City Centre

About the restaurant

Kirby's offer a relaxed dining experience in modern surrounds. Savour the best of local produce cooked with a modern twist. An extensive wine list is available with and emphasis on New World wines. Assured of a warm and friendly welcome and value for money, Kirby's is the ideal venue for a night out with friends or when celebrating that special occasion.

Indoor & outdoor seating is available ( subject to the Irish weather )
Our booking platform accepts reservations up to 6 people, should you wish to make a booking for more people please email us with your enquiry on events@buskerbrownes.com .

Come to eat , Stay to party!

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Caroline

Dined on 27 Feb 2025

Great meal and we enjoyed our night there. Katie's was really attentive and gave us superb service!!

jj o Malleys

4.5

4.5 (46)

€30 and under

Irish

Westport

About the restaurant

Welcome to JJ O’ Malleys one of Westport’s most well known bar and restaurant. We are located at the top of Bridge St in the heart of westport town, At O’Malleys we offer a lively venue with “olde world” restaurant upstairs.
Our A La Carte restaurant is open from 5.00pm - 10.00pm (Please check updated hours on main page)
We are renowned for our unique and imaginative menu with over 70 mouth watering dishes ranging from succulent barbequed ribs, sizzling fajitas and not forgetting our flamegrilled prime Irish steaks.Vegetarians have a choice of dishes while our seafood selection include fresh local mussels,battered cod and crabs claws with Tiger Prawns, so if your planing a night out , and looking for a cosy atmospheric restaurant in Westport we have everything you need.

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Noel

Dined 7 days ago

Great staff, very friendly and attentive, helpful with information about Wesport and the locale. The food was delicious, 4 of us all had a different main course from ribs to fajitas to burgers and all was well cooked, tasty and hot. The overall cost was reasonable and worth it for the tasty food in lovely ambient surroundings.

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

4.3

4.3 (736)

€30 and under

European

Galway City Centre

About the restaurant

Rooftop Dining in Galway City Centre
Soak in the views whilst you dine at Sophie’s rooftop restaurant, complete with amazing panoramic views of Galway City, whatever the weather.
Blazing sun, howling gales, she’s just beautiful. And fun. And friendly. And tasty.

Our chefs pack every mouthful with international and Irish flavours. We’ve also got a range of cocktails so good you’ll wanna work your way through the entire menu.
We serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. We do lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend.

If you haven't found your desired time please get in touch with us at bookgalway@sophies.ie

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ReggieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely interior space with attentive, unobtrusive service. Scallop starter was nicely prepared. Diavalo pizza and calzone were incredible. Plenty of beverage options.

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Gourmet Food Parlour - Salthill

4.2

4.2 (516)

€30 and under

Comfort Food

Salthill

About the restaurant

The first Gourmet Food Parlour outside of Dublin, sitting just west of Galway city in the bustling townland of Salthill overlooking Galway Bay. Serving up a range of delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, as well as a range of wines and cocktails to top off your visit!

*A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to the bill for parties of 8 or more.
100% of tips go to our staff.

Top review

Marie J

Dined 6 days ago

Easy to book online; nice welcome; well presented waitress; prompt service; delicious food. We’ll be back 😊

Elephant & Castle - Galway

3.9

3.9 (254)

€30 and under

American

Galway City Centre

About the restaurant

The West of Irelands first Elephant and Castle is finally here! Located less than a minute walk from Galway’s City Centre, Eyre Square, you can find the restaurant on the ground floor of the newly built Dean.
A beautiful large island bar is the centrepiece of this space, with specially commissioned hand-crafted stitched leather panels. It is a local gathering place for family and friends.
With an innovative menu that brings together old world flavours and contemporary international cuisines. Every plate is packed with fresh, honest, tasty food, created with the very best Irish produce.
From the fluffy omelettes, Caesar salads and juicy burgers and world famous Chicken Wings
We focus on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect we’re bringing to the Dean Galway.

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Ronan

Dined on 14 Feb 2025

Absolutely brilliant food friendly staff and nice atmosphere 10/10 would recommend

The Green Room

3.4

3.4 (39)

€30 and under

Bistro

Castlebar

About the restaurant

Step into our vibrant Green Room restaurant, where music sets the tone and good vibes are always on the menu! We’re thrilled to offer you a fantastic dining experience that’s bursting with personality and soul.

Our doors are open daily from 8am - 8pm Monday – Friday, and 10am - 8pm Saturday and Sunday, ready to serve you scrumptious breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Our friendly staff will provide top-notch table service, ensuring you feel right at home. Get ready to indulge in our chef’s favourites, like the mouthwatering Korean Fried Chicken, the creamy Linguini, or the ever-popular Steak Sandwich. And don’t forget to save room for our homemade desserts and explore our selection of popular wines.

No matter the occasion, whether you’re gathering with a group of 50 or enjoying a cozy date night, The Green Room is the perfect flexible space for your dining needs.

If you haven't found your desired time please get in touch with us at reservations@tfhotel.ie

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Emma

Dined on 14 Feb 2025

A beautiful meal, Fantastic setting. The staff couldn’t of been more helpful. Would recommend

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