Eating Out
We are fortunate in Meath to have The Boyne Valley Flavours, a group of artisan food producers who are passionate about the food they produce. They supply most of the local restaurants and this ensures that you, the visitor, are guaranteed a quality approved dining experience. Look for the symbol on the menus and you'll be supporting the Boyne Valley producers.
O'Briens Good Food and Wine
(Johnstown 3 Miles). Winner of the Leinster (regional) best new restaurant of the year in 2006, O'Briens manages to combine excellent food within the ambient surroundings of a lively pub. Member of the Meath Good Food Circle. Fish a speciality. Traditional music also. Function room available.
For reservations contact 046 9020555
Bellinter House Hotel and Eden 2 Restaurant
The Eden 2 is a sister restaurant to The Eden in Dublin's Temple Bar. Its serves contemporary food in a recently restored country house setting. Quirky and fun and good for lunch or dinner
Contact 046 9030900 for reservations.
The Russell restaurant
Delicious food in sumptuous surroundings. Excellently located in the heart of Navan town.
For reservations contact 046 9031690.
The Central
(Navan 5 Miles). Set out on several floors with different bar and restaurant options. Lively atmosphere and often have live music. Excellent steaks, pizza and seafood. Member of Meath Good Food Circle. Trad sessions every Sunday. Great for coffee, lunch and evening meals.
For reservations please contact 046 9027999
Checkov's Cafe
Excellent food and coffee. Perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Trimgate Street Navan.
Room 8
Small but boutique restaurant on Watergate Street in Navan.
Great for lunch or dinner.
Crystal Cafe
Crave
Flame
Ode Cafe
Earl's Kitchen
Franzini O'Briens
(Trim 10 miles). Beautiful setting overlooked by Trim Castle and beside the river Boyne, this restaurant has won a Georgina Campbell Award.
For reservations contact 046 9431002
The Hill of Tara
Thai Orchid
China Gardens
The Headfort Arms Hotel
With something for all tastes and budgets, The Headfort Arms Hotel, in the historic town of Kells, hosts the award-winning Vanilla Pod Restaurant, The Kelltic Bar & Courtyard and Cafe Therese. Tel. (046) 924 0063
Bakealicious
New to Navan. Handmade cakes of the highest standard, this cosy coffee shop boats charm and character. Open from 9.30am until 6pm daily (closed Sundays).
Tel (046) 902 3784
Royal Tara Restaurant
Royal Tara Golf Club's 90 seater restaurant offers phonomenal views of the course and outstanding Irish cuisine, with a Mediterranean twist. Open daily from 9.30am until late, with carvery on Sundays. Tel. (046) 902 5508
Indian Cuisine
If you are looking for some Indian food, you are in for a treat with several restaurants at our doorstep. Ashbourne has the award winning Cinnamon Garden, Navan has 3 indian restaurants of excellent quality, as well as Trim, Dunboyne and Enfield.
Inside Out
New to Slane. Excellent modern cuisine. Probably best to book as it gets very busy. Open from 12pm daily (except Monday and Tuesday when it is closed).
Tel (041) 988 4629