Prestigious 'Best Restaurant in Ireland Award 2023' comes to Mayo

The Dining Room, Bridge Street, Castlebar, has been named 'Best Restaurant in Ireland 2023'.

The prestigious accolade was bestowed on the Stirzarker family and their staff at the annual YesChef awards ceremony.

A statement issued by The Dining Room said: "We are absolutely blown away.

"We are so thankful to our team for everything.

"We are also appreciative of all the hard work and dedication to our little restaurant.

"Thank you to our loyal customers. We are so grateful for the continued support.

"Thanks also to YesChef Ireland. We cannot tell you what this means to us."

As well as winning the top award, the Dining Room was also named award winners in the following categories:

* Best Casual Fine Dining in Connaught.

* Best Casual Fine Dining in Ireland.

* Best Irish Culinary Experience in Connaught.

* Best Chef in Connaught.

Hundreds of people have posted messages of congratulations on the restaurant's Facebook page.

Local Councillor Ger Deere stated: "Huge congratulations to Kevin, Shirley, Vanessa and Kevin who came away with an incredible five awards at YesChef awards, including, Best Restaurant in Ireland 2023.

"Fair play to you all, you work very hard and it’s great to see this work being recognised. Wishing you many years of continued success."

The award is a massive stamp of prestige for the town of Castlebar.