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Off The Sqaure

Clifden, Ireland
+353 (0)95 22281
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Ranked #19 of 24 restaurants in Clifden
Price range: S$37 - S$45
Cuisines: Irish
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Mullingar, Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We went in here with our family while on holidays. Such a lovely spot. Lovely young local staff mixed with staff from other countries that appear to be happy and well managed. All of the staff couldn't have been nicer (We have a child with a disability and he was given as much time & attention as everyone which was... More

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See 7 more reviews by IanoMourhino for Clifden
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Been here a number of times over the years, always good food and service, located centrally in Clifden

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Moira, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We tried Off the Square as it was Good Friday and all the pubs were closed. We wanted pub food with a pint, but we ended up with average cafe food and coke served by someone who I guess was the owner. He seemed angry and didn't smile the whole time, he worked very hard and leaked quite a bit.... More

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Ballina, Ireland
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62 reviews 62 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

A mom and her 2 children are seating in front of me enjoying their lunch. I came Bach here because they serve one of the best seafood chowders.

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Helens Bay, null, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Gorgeous tasty food served by very friendly engaged staff. I have been celebrating my birthday for a week so simply ordered fish/ n chips. What a treat! The batter was nearly as fine as filo pastry. The cod was exquisite- obviously very very fresh! My husband had the scallops - fabulous. Will be back.

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See 3 more reviews by Anne S for Clifden
Northern Ireland
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Having tried most of Clifden's excellent restaurants a few years ago, we'd found this to be the best. Now it's not quite so good. It's got much the same menu, but the quality has declined. The service has become very shoddy too, where previously it was flawless. I have to agree that Off The Square is decidedly pricey now. Others... More

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Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013 via mobile

We had the largest and the biggest pot of mussels here than ever before . The were large ,juicy and tender , perfect in fact. This place was busy with locals enjoying a variety of wonderful looking food . We will definitely visit here again

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immman
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

A local had recommended this restaraunt and we were not disappointed. Service was a bit down, but the place was busy. Food was good, but the prices were a little on the high side. Portions were good as well. Park at the grocery store ans walk it. Free 2 hour parking.

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Calgary, Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Honestly these guys served the best mussels I have ever eaten in my entire life. And I have eaten a lot of mussels. They advertise the mussels as a "starter" but it is a main meal that 2 people have a hard time eating. Worth every penny and well worth coming here for it. We also had the seafood chowder... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

I saw a long list of negative reviews describing the service and ambient of the restaurant. Gotta say that I didn't feel this way and we were there on Saturday evening when it was fairly busy. We were offered a smallish table being a couple but have no problem understanding that bigger window tables were set for larger parties. Service... More

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