An Fulacht Fia

This gorgeous little restaurant overlooking Galway Bay has a reputation that extends much further than the fringes of Ballyvaughn village. But the food served here is local -- almost everything's sourced from within the Burren itself -- and the end result is a creative and finely judged menu. Typical dishes may include pistachio-crusted Burren rack of lamb served with juniper berries and thyme jus, or hazelnut-coated salmon filet with creamed leeks and citrus butter. The wine list is excellent, though it will hurt your wallet a bit.

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