Chalets Killinure - Athlone

Yesterday, we visited this restaurant after playing a round of golf at Glasson Golf Club. Our driver suggested it for a meal, although we were unsure if it woul... read more Yesterday, we visited this restaurant after playing a round of golf at Glasson Golf Club. Our driver suggested it for a meal, although we were unsure if it would be open yet due to the season. We arrived around 4:30 pm, and although our table wasn't ready until 5 pm, we were offered a drink while we waited. The restaurant had a unique atmosphere, reminiscent of a scene from Mamma Mia. The service during our meal was exceptional, and the sharing steak I ordered was outstanding - the best I've ever had. The fries were surprisingly delicious as well. Despite its remote location, the restaurant was busy by 5 pm, which was not surprising. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis and do not take reservations. As we were leaving, we saw two girls come in and were told there was a wait of an hour and a half, but they decided to stay after sampling the food. The quality of the food definitely makes the wait worth it. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Always a great experience at the chalets. Steak is divine and love the laid back decor. So homely. read more Always a great experience at the chalets. Steak is divine and love the laid back decor. So homely.

Yesterday we made a 2 hour drive to The Chalets as a bit of a road trip adventure with my niece for a pre birthday dinner. For reference she has a ponchent for... read more Yesterday we made a 2 hour drive to The Chalets as a bit of a road trip adventure with my niece for a pre birthday dinner. For reference she has a ponchent for Higgins Butchers meat, American USDA Tomahawks and Japanese Wagyu... we aren 't posh or loaded... we just don 't eat rubbish supermarket muck. I 've been told to go to the Chalets more times than I can remember and have even passed the recommended on through reputation lots of times. We had been told there is no reservations. It is first come first served. Get there before 5 to avoid a wait on a table so got there at 4.30. Even though they weren 't open yet, it was cold and windy so they let us sit at a table and said the bar will be open in a few minutes for you before dinner service. It is an unusual spot if you are used to restaurants put together by designers and architects. This is like visiting your cousins house and he added on bits to his man cave. In the best possible way. Starters. Tempura Prawns. Couldn 't have been better. Garlic bread.. brilliant. Mains. My wife and sister got the Burger and said it was the best burger they have ever had. I make burgers from fancy brisket. So I am more than upset! But happy to bow down. Juicy but not greasy. Great flavour. With my niece I shared a Sharing Fillet Steak which was perfectly cooked. Deep rich colour and for €42 a kilo of meat on a the board. 2 8-10oz bid barrel fillets with a huge lump of top end fillet. Cooked on the German BBQ Firepit. All meat is served on Onions and Mushrooms in a garlic butter that I would have driven down for alone. Chips to share for the table and a huge salad are all included in the price. Pint.. freezing cold as it should be. Wife 's white wine was great. 2 prawns starters, 2 garlic bread starters, about 6 soft drinks, 2 pints, 1 glass of wine, sharing platter of fillet steak, 2 burgers, a forest of salad, sharing platter of chips €140. I may aswell have worn a balaclava for that price. We will be going back again and again

Lovely atmosphere, fantastic food, great service. Would definitely recommend it and will be back. We were warned you might have to wait but it was really quick... read more Lovely atmosphere, fantastic food, great service. Would definitely recommend it and will be back. We were warned you might have to wait but it was really quick and the menu suited everyone so n our party

What a beautiful hidden gem this place is . From the beautiful location to the wonderful staff and delicious food . I really cannot recommend this place high... read more What a beautiful hidden gem this place is . From the beautiful location to the wonderful staff and delicious food . I really cannot recommend this place highly enough . We where staying in coosan and it was just a short spin on the boat . Can wait for our next visit .