Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.2 out of 5
Good | 560 reviews

What User likes about The Cottage:
We visited this restaurant based on our host's recommendation. The fish soup was excellent, just as advertised. The seafood specialties and vegetarian dishes were fresh and delicious. The owners welcomed us warmly, and we enjoyed conversing with them about rugby. We felt cozy and at home by the fireplace. The local beer was also quite impressive. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Cottage:
We stopped at this restaurant as part of our tour group, and the owners were prepared for us, taking our orders quickly so we could eat. We tried the fish and chowder, which was not fantastic. The mussels were local, small, and a little sweet. The fish and potato cracker was full of flavor, possibly the best I've ever had on Earth. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Tripadvisor
3.1 ★ from 88 reviews
sean
15.09.2024 - 20:38

I brought my American tour group to this family-run restaurant. The food and service were excellent. This place consistently provides a fantastic dining experie...

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CharlieHO6047KT
01.01.2024 - 12:52

Our experience at this restaurant was definitely unique. We came in for drinks, but the owners seemed unhappy that we weren't ordering food. The female owner ap...

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Martin
01.01.2024 - 12:52

During an impromptu camping trip along the Wild Atlantic Way, we decided to camp in Glengarriff. After struggling to set up our tent, we opted to eat dinner at...

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Laurenwood4
01.01.2024 - 12:52

We received a lovely and friendly welcome for our group of four and were seated right by the cozy fireplace. The food was excellent, with very fresh fish and th...

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antoink2017
01.01.2024 - 12:52

Our family and friends party (10 in total enjoyed great sea food at this restaurant. I really liked the traditional feel of the premises (old stained glass entr...

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Nestled along the Wild Atlantic Way, Lough Avoul Inn offers a blend of warm hospitality and seafood specialties. While many patrons rave about the fresh fish chowder and scampi, acclaiming the cozy atmosphere and genuine service, others have noted significant drawbacks, such as rushed service and unkempt surroundings. Some diners found the staff's demeanor lacking, detracting from the experience. Despite the restaurant's charm and potential for delightful meals, inconsistent service and quality can leave a lasting impression. While the food varies from excellent to underwhelming, visitors might find a warm welcome amid the culinary inconsistencies.

Menu
4.0 ★ from 4 reviews

We stopped at this restaurant as part of our tour group, and the owners were prepared for us, taking our orders quickly so we could eat. We tried the fish and c...

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We visited this restaurant based on our host's recommendation. The fish soup was excellent, just as advertised. The seafood specialties and vegetarian dishes we...

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My partner and I made an impromptu stop while traveling the Wild Atlantic Way. Our meal was delicious and the service was excellent! Cheers to Shawnie! Thank yo...

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Really good seafood and beautiful beer. would definitely recommend. jack was a friendly guy and the service was excellent.

Google
4.4 ★ from 9 reviews
Gastroranking-ie
1.5 ★ from 66 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 406 reviews

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