Location: Kinvara
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Top 9 Irish food in Kinvara, Province of Connacht, Ireland
Find out what Irish restaurants to try in Kinvara. Kinvara (Irish: Cinn Mhara, meaning "head of the sea"), also spelled Kinvarra, is a sea port village located in the southwest of County Galway, Ireland. It is located in the civil parish of Kinvarradoorus in the north of the barony of Kiltartan. Kinvarra is also a District Electoral Division (DED).
Things to do in Kinvara
9. Gallery Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By Rita M M
Any time we travel anywhere within 20k of the Gallery, we make time for a visit, as the food is TOP NOTCH. Creative dishes are made with local fresh good quality ingredients and served by friendly and engaging staff. PS, the coffee served (excellent barista) is from the wonderful Burren Roastery and if you canât do lunch/dinner, just try the amazing scones or cakes, some GF. You will dine in a comfortable setting, surrounded by local art (beware that like any busy popular cafe, it gets busy). Their awareness of Coeliac Disease is impressive and this is also evident in their catered food. Rather than cooking for a recent family celebration in the Burren and after a chat with Kate, we sourced all our food with the Gallery with varying choices/allergies catered for. Really generous portions of beautiful food served in their big original cooking pots, (which we were able to return on our return journey) with little waste packaging. Well done Team Gallery and canât wait to return.
8. Linnane's Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 695 reviews
Reviewed By Dec60_13
Linnanes is a real gem , run by owners who are present all the time and who go the extra mile to really care for their business. It is terrific for seafood, has a great atmosphere and is reasonably priced. Well worth a trip and well done to owners and staff !
7. Sanctuary Cafe at Burren Nature Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Closed during January 2018 - Re-Opens 1 February 2018. Relax in the Sanctuary Cafe at the Burren Nature Sanctuary in Kinvara, Co. Galway an ideal stop off point along the Wild Atlantic Way. Proud to be a part of the Burren Food Trail, the emphasis is on f
Reviewed By ReenPA
One of the few places open for lunch in the off season surprised us with creative lunches with fresh ingredients. Their breads and sweet treats looked delicious as well. It's rather small inside but cozy, and filled with locals and friendly workers.Thank you for your lovely review ReenPA hope to see you again soon! Mary
6. Merriman Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By CanIstay
Went there for an informal lunch on a Saturday. Rather than have one main course I opted for the seafood chowder and seafood salad. The chowder is up there with my top 3 ever! Loads of fish including salmon, smoked haddock, prawns and mussels. Often a chowder can be two thirds veg but this was a meal on it's own! Accompanied by two breads - 10/10. The seafood salad blew me away, firstly for the value at just over â¬10. Big fleshy prawns, smoked salmon and crab - all generous portions, served with a lovely mixed salad and dressing with bread. Again 10/10 and if you have this as a starter, you will never fit in a main course. Highly recommended!Dear Canlstay,Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I am delighted that you enjoyed our food. Our Head Chef, Dariusz and his team work hard to ensure our food is of a high standard and value for money.Thank you again.RegardsDeclan O'Grady
5. Strawberry Hedgehog Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Alannah J
Loved having lunch here last week. The cafe has a nice relaxed feel about it and the fire is very homely as well. I had the falafal wrap with salad which was very delicious - something you wouldnt find at most standard cafes. The coffee was also very nice!! Really enjoyed this place considering we stumbled across it while driving through Kinvara after visiting the Cliffs of Moher.
4. Fox's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Jessica L
My husband had excellent bangers and mash (and mediocre wine, but the second glass of a different vintage was better). I had pasta with peas and scallops in a cream sauce. The peapods were so delightful I actually ate them (I never do at home, as they're always stringy and unpleasant)! I was a little put off by the scallops, though; maybe it's a cultural thing to serve them with their weird, orange "foot" still attached? They were slightly gritty. The service was spotty at first, but improved by the end.
3. The Pier Head
Overall Ratings
4 based on 758 reviews
Located on the quay in the village of Kinvara, breath taking views overlooking the bay and Dunguaire Castle. We cater for all tastes. Daily lunch menu served from 12, a la carte from 5. Large upstairs room overlooking bay can be used for private parties.
Reviewed By Christopher R
I had the catch of the day, fresh and with Bernice sauce. Melted in my mouth.. my wife had the fillet. Prompt service, tasty meals. Compliments to the chef an friendly wait staff. And the house wine with dinner was French and good..... would go back again to this scenic spot and restaurant...
2. Keogh's of Kinvara
Overall Ratings
4 based on 547 reviews
Local Public House with restaurant in lovely Kinvara, Co. Galway, on the Wild Atlantic Way. We serve breakfast/lunch/dinner menu from 10 until 9pm everyday. We have a variety of bar food including vegetarian and vegan soups with craft beers and our own Ki
Reviewed By fkeegan003
Had the burger and the staff were very helpful when I asked for changes (no cheese, mayo instead of spicy sauce). The burger came out with cheese by accident and the staff had no problem bringing it back and changing it. The food itself was great - got main and dessert and everyone agreed it was top quality food. The presentation was lovely and the atmosphere in the restaurant area was great. Would recommend for a visit when in Kinvara.Thank you so much for this review. We really appreciate it.
Kinvara Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kinvara
1. Hyland's Burren Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
Dinning at Hylands Burren Hotel is located in picturesque village of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare which is the mid point of the Wild Atlantic Way and is surrounded by the wonderful Burren district of Co. Clare. The hotel is family owned and managed by the Quin
Reviewed By Mike S
The owner, who also runs the shop in town, with full disclosure, sent us here when we inquired about a place in Ballyvaughan to eat. It was delightful, delicious and satisfying. A good value as well. His shop also had some treasures we brought home with us.Thank you so much Mike S for giving us a five star rating and for complimenting our food and facilities and thank you for your compliments about Mr. Quinn's shop.Looking forward to welcoming you back sometime soon again.
