Set on Main Street, Off The Square is a restaurant in the heart of Clifden, Co. Galway. The kitchen offers a broad menu built around well-loved favourites.
Station House Museum is around 230 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. Clifden has 26 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Upstairs Downstairs is right next door if you want to compare.
Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. There are vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 10am on Monday, and the latest close is 9pm on Friday. Its public Google rating stands at 4.6 stars (670 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food, generous portions and friendly staff.
Key facts
Cuisine
International
Type
Restaurant
Price guide
€€ (mid-range)
Google rating
4.6 / 5 from 670 reviews
Address
Main Street, Clifden, Co. Galway, H71 K542
Eircode
H71 K542
Phone
+353 95 22281
Outdoor seating
No
Wheelchair access
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Vegan options
No
Open
7 days a week · 64 hours in total
Nearby landmark
Station House Museum (230 m)
From Dublin city centre
250 km
Coordinates
53.48899, -10.02147
At a glance
Services & amenities at Off The Square
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: voyages provence / CC BY 2.0Photo: Syced / CC0Photo: Bert Kaufmann / Public domain
Reviews
4.6/5 on Google · 670 reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty foodGenerous portionsFriendly staff
B
Brian McCormackJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
This is an exceptional restaurant of superb food and drinks the service is excellent. The lobster 🦞 is so delicious 🤤 the lamb 🐑 shanks were professional cooked the fell off the bone 🍖. Starters of ribs and wings are also delicious. The deserts are so delicious 🤤
Response from the owner
Good Morning Brain
Thank you for your great comments and rating .It's very reassuring to hear
Have a great day
Thanks again
P.J. and Maur
F
Fiona MontagueJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
28/7/2026
I ordered the Linguine Carbonara, and it was by far the saltiest carbonara I have ever tasted. I could only manage three mouthfuls before having to stop. I informed the waitress, who took the dish back to the kitchen. Unfortunately, nobody apologised. I was simply told that the pancetta was salty.
I rarely complain about food and usually enjoy my meals when dining out, but this dish was completely inedible and extremely disappointing. I asked to speak to the manager/owner, but was told they were too busy to come and speak with me. Despite barely touching the meal, it was not removed from the bill, so I ended up paying €18 for three mouthfuls.
My friend ordered the crab claws and crab meat. They had no crab meat available and offered prawns instead. The replacement prawns appeared to be defrosted and were completely lacking in flavour. This dish cost €25.50.
We also ordered a bottle of wine for €28.50, so we certainly weren’t trying to cut corners or look for a cheap meal. We expected good food and decent customer service, but sadly received neither.
What disappointed me most wasn’t just the poor quality of the food, but the lack of hospitality. No apology, no effort to resolve the issue, and no willingness from the owner or manager to speak to us while we were in the restaurant.
Unfortunately, after being left with no resolution, I have had to leave this review. It was a very disappointing experience, and I won’t be returning.
P
Paulina KusaJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Mussels were amazing and the portion size was massive. Calamari was delicious with lovely crispy coating. Highly recommend 😊
Response from the owner
Good Morning Pauline
Thank you for your great rating and comments
Maur and P.J.
Off The Square is located at Main Street, Clifden, Co. Galway, H71 K542. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Off The Square open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:00 – 17:00.
What time does Off The Square close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 20:00 (Irish time).
Is Off The Square wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Off The Square?
The closest alternatives are Upstairs Downstairs (10 m), The Blooming Gorse Café (30 m) and Guy’s Bar (60 m).
How is Off The Square rated?
Off The Square has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 670 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food, generous portions and friendly staff.
