Restaurants in Oranmore Area

hamsterboy

Hi All
Have the GF's parents up for her grad soon and I wanted to bring them out for a nice meal. Problem is the grad is on early and they aint stayin over so I'll need a nice restaurant in the area that serves meat and 2 veg (country folk ). Wanted the Old Schoolhouse in Clarenbridge but they don't open till 5.30
Tryin to avoid pubs for food too, her Dad is very anti-alcohol, which is weird cos he likes me
Anyways, any help would be great guys

HB

Fooz

What about http://www.moransoystercottage.com/ near Kilcolgan?

I haven't been but friends of mine who are into their food really liked this place.

hamsterboy

Funny you should say that
WE LIVE RIGHT BESIDE IT!!!!!
Don't really like the place, only been there 3 times in 2 years, food is ok if you're into shellfish etc..... I am, the bumpkins are not

HB

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Basilico, on Main St Oranmore. Fantastic Italian.

ValerieR

Some local places that I can suggest ...

- Dai Romani - Lovely Italian in Clarinbridge - Everybody likes a nice pizza !! - Nice food/service/people and setting
- Raftery's Rest in Kilcolgan - There are a few tables behind the fireplace - separate from the pub section - There is also a newly refurbished restaurant but I have no idea what it's like - I suspect quite traditional.
- Paddy Burke's in Clarinbridge - not my favourite but probably as traditional as you can get. You need to walk through the pub to get to the restaurant room but it's separate.

Don't know when these places start serving food in the evening.

Enjoy your meal.

ValerieR
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bills

Paisley Agreeable Jig wrote: »

Basilico, on Main St Oranmore. Fantastic Italian.

ya i second that.

asian fusion is nice too.

SalthillGuy

Moran's is good, but very expensive.
Keanes Pub in Oranmore is excellent and well priced.
The Somerfield in Claregalway is excellent and well priced.
I have been to the Moorings. Excellent. I think there may be some building going on there at the moment.

ValerieR

Thought the Moorings was gone and it's a Chinese Restaurant now - not sure though

Valerie

SalthillGuy

It has a building site in front of it at the moment, but I think it is still there.
They also offer B&B.

SalthillGuy

The Moorings is gone and now there is a Chineese there - Wong Size. Nice name for a restaurant.
Actually, Oranmore is full of places to eat. Drove through it today.

finlma

SalthillGuy wrote: »

The Moorings is gone and now there is a Chineese there - Wong Size. Nice name for a restaurant.
Actually, Oranmore is full of places to eat. Drove through it today.

It's called Wong Sze (pronounced 'Zee').

Aisian Fusion is over-rated. Wong Sze is cheaper and nicer. Basillico is really good.

carmex21

Hi,
Looking for somewhere between Kinvara and Town for a cheap and cheerful bite to eat. I thought Oranmore may be a good spot location wise and was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations please.
Thanks....

ValerieR

Depends what you want to eat ...

* Oranmore :
- Basilico - Italian Restaurant - serves bar food too - nice - not too expensive in the bar
- Santoor - Indian Restaurant - very nice - regular prices

* Clarinbridge
- Paddy Burkes - Pub and Restaurant - never really go there (I find it too dark) but good reports
- Providence Country Kitchen - very nice coffee shop with lovely and abundant salads, rolls, ...

* Kilcolgan
- Morans - Seafood - expensive for what it is imo
- Raftery's Rest - bar/restaurant - ok

* Kinvara
- The Pier Head - bar/restaurant with a lovely view - expensive restaurant imo, not sure about about cost of bar food (haven't been there in a while)


Hope this helps.
ValerieR

serfboard

ValerieR wrote: »

* Clarinbridge
- Paddy Burkes - Pub and Restaurant - never really go there (I find it too dark) but good reports
- Providence Country Kitchen - very nice coffee shop with lovely and abundant salads, rolls, ...

There's also a nice cafe in Clarinbridge called the Poppy Seed (I think). Down past the Centra shop near Paddy Burke's. Do great cakes/desserts in there.

mallett

poppy seed moved in behind centra and providence is now beside paddy burkes.