Oar Restaurant & Rooms

We had a wonderful evening at The Oar in Doolin. The place is gorgeous, the wine list fantastic, and the food… out of this world. Between the six of us we had nearly everything on the menu and loved it all. I had the summer salad, halibut and soufflé - every bite was amazing. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive and friendly. Kieran came over to chat with us - he's warm and charming, and made the night even more memorable. He’s created something truly special here.

Stayed & dined at The Oar on the first night of our 2-week driving tour. Kieran set the bar impossibly high for the rest of Ireland! Met the host when we arrived, he walked us up to our room & explained everything. What can I say about dinner at The Oar that so many Michelin stars don't? We ordered 2 courses each & that somehow turned into a 7-course meal. At the table for 2+ hours a steady cadence of dishes & "samples" brought to us. Every bite a delight. Book a night & table at The Oar WAY in advance. If you're flying into nearby Shannon, make it the first or last night of your stay. Thanks again Kieran, you're the best!

The owner was lovely and the food was divine! We ordered the steak and the salmon. We were treated to fresh oysters as well. This was our 2nd Michelin Star dining experience (1st overseas) and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend! Worth the drive!

Oar Restaurant & Rooms is a standout pick if you love food experiences and are okay with a modest but characterful stay. The restaurant is the star, and the rooms complement it nicely. If you’re heading that way, I’d highly recommend booking early (especially dinner) and asking for a room with a view.

The place was absolutely great ! The room was super clean, pretty with all the amenities you could expect. But what was the best was the person that welcomed us with great tips about the area and made us save about 30€ at the Cliff of Mohers & have an awesome time there with barely anyone around. It was magical and worthed waking up a bit early. Thanks a millions ! Hope we'll come back and try the food !

Highly recommend staying here! The location is fantastic - super close to the Cliffs of Moher and close to some lovely pubs and restaurants in the area. The host was also fabulous and very helpful and easy to communicate with. The only feedback we can give is that the bathrooms could maybe do with some renovation.

Beautiful little room with a view of the Cliffs of Moher. I did not realize the quality of the restaurant when I booked it and Kieran got us in due to a cancellation and we were blown away. The experience of booking this place and having dinner is truly one we’ll remember for our entire lives. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat and book again if I’m ever in western Ireland again. But be smarter than me and book the restaurant in advance!!

Dined there last night - fantastic food and great staff. They even catered with some creative vegetarian dishes for us. Kieran Was super friendly, as were all the staff. Food was perfectly cooked and presented. Only regret was that I shouldn’t have driven as they have an excellent wine list! Highly recommended