Four Dining Out Gems in Clifden Ireland

Clifden town, the capital of Connemara in the west oflocal favorites include the stuffed chicken breast on
Ireland, prides itself as being the ideal base for visitorstagliatelle and the fillet steak which are superb.
seeking outdoor activities in the scenic hills andEarly bird menus of 3 courses are available all year
mountains around this picturesque town. Thankfullyround. Service is friendly and efficient. This restaurant
after working up an appetite rambling, horse-riding,has a lovely atmosphere, but does get busy in the high
mountaineering, etc. in the region the town also hasseason.
some excellent options for eating out that will suit allSteam Coffee House, Station House, Clifden
palates and budgets.This is a nice little cafe in the grounds of the Station
Most of Clifden's hotels and pubs can provide heartyHouse Hotel Clifden serving lovely coffee and cakes.
Irish favorites on their menus but the following fourA large percentage of their produce is sourced from
have just gone that yard extra with their service,the owners own organic garden fresh each day to
locally sourced produce, ambiance and mouthwateringmake up the beautiful food, wine and home-made
dishes.soups, desserts and freshly made salads that are
Marconi Foyles Hotel, Main Street, Clifdenserved.
This landmark Clifden hotel in the centre of townTwin this with probably the best coffee in Clifden,
provides good food, good service, at reasonablegreat service and pretty surroundings and you have
prices, in pleasant surroundings.the most wonderful place for lunch.
The sea food is especially good (as can be said for allFogerty's Restaurant, Market Street, Clifden
restaurants in town, given the excellent local produce).Fogerty's provide a broad range of dishes on their
Well worth a visit, but just be sure to book yourmenu, enough to satisfy a multitude of diners.
reservation especially in the high season.Everything from bangers and mash to beautiful
Mitchell's Restaurant, Market Street, Clifdenseafood is available on their menu. Local favorites
The menu at Mitchells is largely seafood as it isinclude the highly recommended lamb shank which is
primarily a seafood restaurant. With the Atlantic Oceanlocally sourced and cooked to perfection with the
on its doorstep, this restaurant makes the most of themeat falling from the bone.
local produce available with a menu full of monkfish,The quality of the food is exceptional and their prices
salmon, trout and other fish delicately and consideratelyare very reasonable. Staff are attentive and very
prepared in a variety of soups, chowders and mains.accommodating. Children are welcomed and brilliantly
That said there are also chicken, duck and beefcatered for.
options on the menu and the obligatory traditional IrishThey have an early bird menu for around €21 per
stew. All meat is sourced from local farms aroundperson and are also open for lunch.
Clifden and is of an exceedingly high standard. Some