Eat

The Tea and Garden Rooms
Ballyvaughan, near the pier.
Tel: 085 7261315 Web: tearoomsballyvaughan.com
All the herbs and vegetables used come from the owner's garden. Get a bowl of soup for under a fiver, and a nice selection of savoury tarts and salads.

Admiral's Rest
Fanore
Tel: 065 7076936 Web: admiralsrest.com
They do a good brunch here from 10.30am until 12.30, with lunch then until 4pm and afternoon tea also served.

L'Arco Italian Restaurant
Ballyvaughan
Tel: 065 7083900 Web: burrenrestaurant.com
Currently open Wednesday to Sunday, this restaurant has been picking up some good reviews including the "best casual dining" in Clare award from the Restaurant Association of Ireland two years running.

Monks Seafood Restaurant and Pub
Ballyvaughan
Tel: 065 7077059 Web: monks.ie
Very well known local restaurant, which offers great seafood chowder and overlooks Galway Bay.

Linnane's Lobster Bar
New Quay
Tel: 657078120 Web: linnanesbar.com
Lobster and crab are specialities here and it opens every day. May be worth phoning ahead on weekends. Reasonably priced and attentive service.

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