Restaurants in County Clare
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Linnane's Seafood Bar
This seafood place achieved widespread cachet as a no-nonsense purveyor of fresh seafood sourced from the trap-covered docks behind the restaurant. For centuries this area was famous for its oysters; shellfish are still processed here and you can sometimes buy them from the little works behind the pub.
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Holywell Italian Restaurant
At the north end of the centre, this dark and casual restaurant fills up during the summer months. Fresh pastas and thin-crust pizzas are not your bog-standard spag-bol slop.
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Ponte Vecchio
Get picnic goods all week long at the Italian-flavoured deli Ponte Vecchio, which makes darn good sandwiches and sells bottles of wine ready to be uncorked.
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An Cupán Caifé
This cottagelike restaurant has a Continental atmosphere and a daily menu of steaks and fish. Presentation is slightly formal and the specials are a draw. A three-course Sunday lunch is €20. The wine list is the best in the area.
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Puccino's
This tiny nook on the main drag has a full coffee bar and blends up fresh fruit smoothies and juices that may help digest that lump of black pudding from breakfast.
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Charlie Stewart
Burgers, nachos, pastas and other bar foods flesh out the long menu of popular choices at this big, open pub. The kitchen closes ahead of live rock some nights.
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Corofin Arms Restaurant
This sprightly, always popular little pub offers dishes made with locally sourced foods, including tangy Kilnaboy cheese from just up the road.
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Poet's Corner Bar
This famous old bar has a deserved reputation for its traditional dishes, especially the oh-so-fresh fish and chips. Excellent service.
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Ennis Farmers Market
The Ennis farmers market lures some of Clare’s best producers.
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Farmers Market
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Farmers Market
The local farmers market is held on the Butter Market square.
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Farmers Market
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Farmers Market
There is a local farmers market, which spreads its fertile wealth on Market Sq.
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Zest
A much-welcomed addition to Ennis' fresh food scene, Zest combines a deli, bakery, shop and cafe. Excellent prepared foods from the region are offered along with salads, soups and much more. It's ideal for a coffee or lunch.
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Wooden Spoon
In a narrow passage just up from the waterfront, this cafe and bakery offers up Med-flavoured fair so flavourful that on balmy days you might think you're near the Riviera. Local chef-done-good Laura Kilkenny also has trad faves such as fresh soda bread, all made with local ingredients and mostly sourced locally.
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Tulsi
Indian cuisine is excellent at this most accommodating of restaurants. The staff are gracious, constantly serving the large dining room with a mannered feel. Classics such as tandoori chicken are two cuts above the norm.
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Stella Maris
This popular hotel has a good menu of local seafood and steaks on offer through the day. Enjoy quality ocean salmon and shellfish or one of many specials in the bright and simple dining room or in the usually crowded pub.
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Rowan Tree Cafe/Bar
On the ground floor of Ennis' new hostel, there's nothing low-rent about the excellent Med-accented fare served here. The gorgeous main dining room has a wondrous old wooden floor from the 18th cen tury while tables outside have river views. The foods are locally and organically sourced.
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Quayside Restaurant
Local gossip is dissected each morning amid the smells of fresh coffee and the wondrous baked treats emerging form the oven. Tables overlook the townside bustle or boats moored out back.
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Food Heaven
One of several fine choices in the Market St area, this small cafe/deli lives up to its ethereal name with creative and fresh fare. Sandwiches come on renowned brown bread, while soups and salads change daily. Hot specials are just that. Be ready to queue at lunch.
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Dunnes Stores
Enormous store that has everything from prepared foods to groceries.
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Doolin Cafe
The cottage is small, but the flavours are big at this much-loved bistro. Salads, soups and sandwiches are the deal at lunch, while at night there's a range of meats and seafood with fusion preparations.
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Cullinan's
Attached to the guesthouse of the same name, this excellent and rather posh restaurant offers delicious seafood as well as meat and poultry dishes. The short menu changes depending on what's fresh, but is always creative. Bold combinations are favoured and there's a long wine list.
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