Restaurants in County Clare
Medieval Banquets
The medieval banquets at Bunratty and Knappogue castles can be booked in the United States through a travel agent or by calling tel. 800/CIE-TOUR (243-8687). Or, book online at www.shannonheritage.com and receive a discount for either one. The banquets are undeniably touristy but fun nevertheless, and even the locals have been known to attend once in a while. Note: Book early; these banquets sell out months in advance.
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Barrtra Seafood Restaurant
A friendly, family-run place with a good lineup of simple, tasty seafood, this restaurant looks out over Liscannor Bay. Just look at a map and you’ll quickly see why that makes this such a lovely spot in the late evening—the sun sets over the sea on a virtually direct line to the…$$$Around the County - Fish & Chips
Bay Fish & Chips
Close to the Cliffs of Moher, the Bay serves fresh, tasty fish and chips. There’s nothing fancy here—battered seafood and chunky, steaming chips, always to “take away”—but it’s the simplicity of this dish that makes it such a staple in this part of the world. Specials always include…$Around the County - Irish/Pub Food
Durty Nelly's
You don’t walk into a pub called Durty Nelly’s expecting haute cuisine, but some welcome surprises are to be found here. It serves appetizing pub food—fish and chips, steak sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Those who don’t mind a bit of cheesy tourist novelty can have their picture…$$Around the County - Modern Irish
Gregan’s Castle
The hugely talented David Hurley is the head chef at the exceptional in-house restaurant of the Gregan’s Castle Hotel in Ballyvaughan. His menus are exquisite, easily the equal of top-level restaurants in major cities. The 7-course tasting menu forms the entirety of the dinner…$$$Around the County - Modern Irish
Gregans Castle
Robbie McCauley is the new head chef at the exceptional in-house restaurant of the Gregans Castle Hotel in Ballyvaughan. He continues the restaurant's tradition of creating exquisite menus that are easily the equal of top-level restaurants in major cities. The six-course tasting menu…$$$ - Modern Irish
The Cherry Tree
Overlooking a lake in the sweet village of Killaloe, the Cherry Tree has raked in awards over the years, and with good reason. The menu, which uses plenty of local ingredients, is simple yet sophisticated, wisely giving space for those local flavors to come to the fore. A starter of…$$Around the County - Seafood
Vaughan’s Anchor Inn
A 10-minute drive from the Cliffs of Moher, this excellent pub specializes in top-notch seafood. If you’ve really worked up an appetite, or possibly have been locked in a room without food for a month, go straight for the gigantic platter of local seafood. Otherwise, try the plate of…$$Around the County
