Must-see restaurants in County Mayo

  • Wilde's at the Lodge

    County Mayo

    Chef Jonathan Keane and his team forage the mussels, wild herbs and flowers that adorn the dishes at this exquisite restaurant within the vast grounds of…

  • Pantry & Corkscrew

    County Mayo

    The heart of Mayo's slow-food movement is found at this narrow storefront with a turquoise exterior and interior walls crammed with pictures. The kitchen…

  • Rua Deli & Cafe

    County Mayo

    Artisan, organic, local food packs the shelves and tables of this gourmet deli-cafe. Picnic goodies include Carrowholly cheese, Ballina smoked salmon and…

  • Kelly’s Kitchen

    County Mayo

    The fare of Sean Kelly's much-loved artisan butcher shop (next door) can be sampled here for breakfast and lunch, or stop for a coffee, a sandwich or some…

  • Library Restaurant

    County Mayo

    Set in the splendid manor house of Belleek Castle, the Library serves up elegant, acclaimed modern Irish cuisine that showcases local meat, fish and game…

  • Chalet

    County Mayo

    The proprietors of Keem Bay Fish Products have been serving up their acclaimed smoked local salmon and other delicacies at this restaurant for decades…

  • An Port Mór

    County Mayo

    Proprietor-chef Frankie Mallon's little restaurant packs a big punch. It's an intimate place with a series of long narrow rooms and a menu featuring gutsy…

  • Hungry Monk

    County Mayo

    With the warmest of welcomes, this simple cafe with bright colours and artfully mismatched, distressed furniture is a perfect refuge on a misty day…

  • Clarke's Seafood Delicatessen

    County Mayo

    Couldn't catch a salmon? The wizards at award-winning Clarke's will sell you their house oak-smoked salmon in myriad forms, plus all manner of other…

  • Sage

    County Mayo

    A wave of aromas hits as you walk through the door of this stylish restaurant, artfully run by Shteryo Yurukov and Eva Ivanova. Foraged, wild and local…

  • Helm

    County Mayo

    Fittingly for a pub set beside a boat-backed quay, Helm showcases the freshest Irish seafood, with chefs working with fish caught between Rossaveal in…

  • Talbot's Seafood Lodge

    County Mayo

    Fishing-themed decor festoons this welcoming restaurant-bar where local seafood is firmly to the fore, with lobster, crab claws and an excellent fish pie…

  • McCormack's at the Andrew Stone Gallery

    County Mayo

    Upstairs above the Westport hubbub, there's excellent food on offer at this family-run bakery and lunch cafe, which has been in business for decades and…

  • Sol Rio

    County Mayo

    The extensive menu here ranges from pizza and pasta to organic meat and fish. Carefully chosen ingredients are combined cleverly, whether you pause at the…

  • Creel

    County Mayo

    With its lively chatter, superb cakes and all-day brunches, Creel conjures up inventive treatments with traditional Mayo ingredients. Lunch might be a…

  • Mickey's Bar

    County Mayo

    Friendly village pub Mickey's draws the locals for gossip, the occasional sing-a-long and simple but excellent seafood: smoked salmon, mussels and crab…

  • Cottage

    County Mayo

    The perfect pause to soak up the charms of the little seaside village of Dugort, the Cottage offers fab coffees and baked goods plus a tasty variety of…

  • Fennel Seed Restaurant

    County Mayo

    Denis Lenihan's culinary skills enjoy widespread acclaim, so make sure you don't miss the signature 'smoky bake' pie, stuffed with trout, salmon, mackerel…

  • Good Grazing

    County Mayo

    A surfboard propped up in a corner and a pool table in the middle help lend this diner a laid-back air. Irish ingredients pack a menu that's strong on…

  • Louisburgh 74

    County Mayo

    The unmistakable vibe of a proper neighbourhood cafe pervades this eatery, where folks chat surrounded by pine tables and bookcases. There’s a firm focus…

  • Ginger & Wild

    County Mayo

    Views of Achill Island, mountains and shore do their best to upstage the food in this appealingly airy cafe in Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre. But…

  • Mary's Cottage Kitchen

    County Mayo

    Mary makes everyone feel welcome at this charming place with good coffee, fresh-baked goods, lunch items, chocolate treats and a back garden, where…

  • Wild Atlantic Cafe

    County Mayo

    Within the swish Delphi Resort, this friendly and bright cafe doubles as a craft shop to promote local artists and craftspeople, and serves fine food and…

  • Beehive

    County Mayo

    You get culture along with your cake at Beehive – the popular cafe doubles as a crafts shop. It's a decent choice for a coffee, soup of the day, panini or…

  • Blue Bicycle Tea Rooms

    County Mayo

    Grab a snack or pause for a true respite in this cafe, packed with old-world charm. It features sandwiches, salads, soups, baked treats and more, all…

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