Blue Serenade Restaurant

Blue Serenade Restaurant

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Hours
Sun
16:00 - 21:00
Wed
17:00 - 22:00
Thu
17:00 - 22:00
Fri
17:00 - 22:00
Sat
17:00 - 22:00
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Blue Serenade Restaurant in Castlebar invites you to enjoy a delicious meal (Irish and International cuisine) in a beautiful setting. There's nothing you have to care about while dining with us, except the good laugh and time with your friends or family. Join us on Tucker Street in Castlebar, Wednesday to Sunday, every week! We're looking forward to welcome you! _
PRICE RANGE
€5.00 – €28.00
CUISINES
Irish, International, European, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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MIDHURSTMOODYBLUES
Midhurst97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 couples
Lovely food, extremely friendly owners - highly recommend. Small resturant in the centre of Castlebar. High quality cooking, and very good portion sizes. My wife and i ate there mid week, based on reviews as part of our visit to the area researching my wife's irish grandfather's roots (Lavelles). Although there was one other couple we had a very enjoyable dining experience with Peter and Alex. We shared a starter of cheesed topped garlic Mushroom. I had Special main of Seafood Takatak, my wife had Crispy Duck including baby potatoes instead of mash, I had a White Chocolate and Berry Cheesecake. We also had a bottle of lovely Merlot wine to accompany the meal. This all came to €90.50 which we thought was good value for the quality of the food and service. Highly recommend. Please note they do not accept card payments. We were made aware of that when we booked, and it was not a problem. Thanks Peter and Alex for a relaxing meal.
Written 5 September 2023
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Blue Restaurant
Dear MIDHURSTMOODYBLUES, Firstly, let us thank you for your time taken to share your feedback with us. We're extremely happy to read that you have had a lovely time with us here at Blue Serenade Restaurant and you find the overall experience as being "absolutely amazing"! We're thrilled to read such lovely comments in regards to food, ambiance and service. I have passed your comments to the entire staff and they were delighted as well! We all hope to welcome you again in the near future! Have a fantastic day! Kind regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 28 September 2023
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Fiona7264
County Cork5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 friends
Three of us eat in this welcoming restaurant on our way to Belmullet. The menu offered a nice selection especially of seafood. The food was clearly prepared as ordered and we thoroughly enjoyed our tasty meal cooked to perfection. Prices are good and I highly recommend a meal here.
Written 30 July 2024
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MIDHURSTMOODYBLUES
Midhurst97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 couples
My wife and I had a great meal last year when visiting the area. We decidied we must eat at Blue Serenade again. We booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Peter is wonderful as a host and a character. We shared a bowel of mussells as a starter, followed by mains of Lamb Shank, and Chicken Duxelle. We both had Chocolate Orange Cheesecake as a dessert. For drinks we shared a bottle of Merlot. it was a very relaxed meal, - be prepared to have a wait between each course. The food is obviously freshly cooked to ordered. High quality standard of food, and wine. The total bill came to €94.50 which we thought was fanstastic value for the evening. The restuarant is small and intimate, with plenty of character. The choice of music is 1970', 80's eske which is line with the whole experience. A bit quirky but brilliant all round.
Written 10 September 2024
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Teresa M
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Bad food, bad service, all round bad experience and very shocked to see all these positive reviews. Had to double check we were in the same place we had read about on here. The host was over familiar and irritating even told us how much he disliked our home town after asking where we were from. He doesn’t like Dublin and thinks the people from there are rude. Could possibly ignore him if the food was worthwhile but it was beyond disappointing. My daughter had the scallops which hadn’t been cleaned properly and were over over cooked. My son have the duck spring roll which wasn’t a spring roll at all and I had the garlic mushrooms with cheese which was a flat cap mushroom with raw garlic and a slice of cheap cheddar melted over the top it was inedible. For mains we ordered steaks for the kids which we clarified 3 times that they wanted cooked medium and served without the accompanying veg, the host annoyingly push and pushed for me to give my kids veg and doubted my choice of knowing how they liked their steaks cooked. They came out well done and I told him this, he then brought back a steak that was charred on the outside and blue and raw inside. It was inedible, but rather than leave us he stood over us waiting for my kids to try the steak. I told him it wasn’t cooked. I ordered the chicken fajitas which sounded good as it arrived sizzling on the hot plate but the taste was such a let down, chicken was dry and bland and also contained a hair which turned me off the entire dish. We decided to leave and so ordered the bill. Whilst waiting the host had a full blown row with the table behind us who had also been disappointed with their food and refused to pay for it, as he brought our bill over he proceeded to tell us how awful this people were and they were just trying to get a free meal. Trust me even it were free I wouldn’t eat it. We paid and left hastily never to return but also genuinely questioning if we’d booked the same place that has all the rave reviews on trip advisor. Would not recommend this restaurant at all and would advise management to take a look at the host representing their brand.
Written 29 October 2023
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Pat C
Sligo48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 couples
We were back again in the Blue Serenade after a long delay due to Covid etc. This experience was even better than the last time. Peter makes you feel that your are in his own home where you are being treated to food specially prepared for you. Its just that extraordinary style of treating customers which is real and sincere. I can say no more. Just go there.
Written 12 November 2023
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Michael B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 none
My wife and I booked for her birthday dinner, we were met by Peter at the door and straightaway you could feel a friendly and welcoming place to eat. We were shown to our tables and enjoyed a few minutes chatting with Peter, he is very engaging and genuinely listens to what you have to say, having come from the UK .It is really refreshing to find someone who wants to take time and talk.. We ordered food which was soup for me (piping hot). Arrived promptly and was really delicious and filling almost didn't need anything else, almost!! My main was grilled hake on a bed of mashed potatoes with veg, I'm not normally a fish person but this would change your mind straight away, just fell apart in the best possible way and so tasty, my wife had baked chicken and salad which again she thoroughly enjoyed.. Peter checked on us regularly and made conversation between courses. Dessert was raspberry and vanilla cheesecake with ice cream, again just perfect and generous portion sizes. We finished with two lattes these were nice and hot, we have found in the past by time you get them there nearly cold..( not here, just a generalisation of other restaurants) We would whole heartedly recommend this restaurant to anybody that enjoys good well cooked fresh food , with a good atmosphere and a very charming host. we will be moving out of the area soon but have said we will be back, that's a given. Thank you for wonderful evening . Michael and Karen Barrett
Written 21 November 2022
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BlueSerenadeRestaurant
Dear Karen and Michael, Thank you so much for your extensive feedback for our restaurant. We're delighted to read your comments and we are sincerely happy to understand that your experience with us was a memorable one and you recommend us to other diners. Many thanks for your feedback in regards of food, drinks, service, atmosphere! We cannot wait to welcome you again soon here at Blue Serenade Restaurant1 Have a fantastic day!! Kindest regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 25 November 2022
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Carol Roche
Western Ireland1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 family
this evening we ordered the new dinner box We opted for 3 course menu, which consists of starter, main and dessert We chose the vegetable soup I can honestly say it was delicious, fresh and very hot by time we got home. Main course was chicken in mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and vegetables, it was lovely, fresh and hot dessert was a Black Forrest Gateaux and Fererro Rocher cheese cake. which we thoughly enjoyed. Huge thank you to Peter and kitchen staff for a lovely warm welcome highly recommend Blue serenade Restaurant, with lovely food and warm and welcoming staff
Written 4 November 2023
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Blue Restaurant
Dear Caz, Firstly, let us thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're delighted to read your comments in regards to our new DINNER BOX takeaway concept here at Blue Serenade Restaurant. Delighted to read that the food and service was as expected and that you have thoroughly enjoyed it. We also like to thank you for recommending us to other customers and we hope to see you again soon! Until then, we're all wishing you a fantastic day! Kindest regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 9 November 2023
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Tadhg M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 couples
We stayed local in Castlebar. This was the most recommended restaurant and it is easy to see why. The staff and especially the owner were very welcoming. We ordered all three courses. Our first two courses were mostly seafood and it was truly divine. The calamari to start was so fresh and cooked to perfection. We weren’t sure about the desert but the owner recommended the tiramisu and it was a great recommendation. Definitely it is a must go to if you are passing through Castlebar. The restaurant setting, decor as well as its atmosphere was very Mediterranean which was a pleasure to see in Ireland especially on a cold rainy night in July! Would 100% recommend to any of my friends and family.
Written 18 September 2024
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Aisling D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 couples
The best restaurant experience we've had. This restaurant has a genuine and welcoming atmosphere. A really intimate setting and lovely attention to detail. The staff were so attentive and engaging, our waiter and manager Peter was such good craic and had us laughing and smiling the whole night. The food itself was delicious really it was fantastic, plate scraping, mouthwatering good.. the best meal I've tasted in as far back as I can remember. I had the chicken chaser and my boyfriend had the fish special a mixture of fish with spices served on a sizzling platter.. they were both specials and after the way Peter described them, we had to try them. The fish was delicious and cooked to perfection, my dish was an extremely tasty mix of flavours and really well balanced, Really great dishes and filling too. We shared a passionfruit bavarois for desert and it was soooo yum. Thoughtful, creative, tasty food. This is a really special restaurant that goes the extra mile, it's not often that you find a place that has such a relaxing cozy and carefree romantic atmosphere, such wonderful, joyful staff combined with such delicious cooking. Thank you so much for making our holiday even more special, we will definitely be back when we are next in Mayo. We highly recommend a visit here, you will want to go back for more. Sincerely, Aisling and Rhuin
Written 27 September 2022
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BlueSerenadeRestaurant
Dear Aisling and Rhuin, Firstly, let us thank you for your precious time to share your review with other dinners. Secondly, all here at Blue Serenade are delighted to read that your entire experience with us was a memorable one, as this is one of our top priorities for us and we're so happy to see that this goal has been achieved and you and Rhuin had a good time with us. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to the West of Ireland very soon! We'd like to thank you as well for choosing us as your dining venue and appreciate your recommendation towards other diners. Have a fantastic time! Kind regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 30 September 2022
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Adam
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 none
We've visited this lovely restaurant without a booking for a table made prior, still, we have been seated quickly. It was our first visit but we were already treated like an old relative popping in for visit. Care about the guests is exceptional! Peter advised us on the Menu and the House Specials while cracking jokes and being most polite and friendly. My wife take the House Special and I had the Roast Duck. The food was prepared freshly with care. Upon receiving our order on the plate I've to say it's more than a healthy portion! It was quite tasty and something you can truly enjoy. We've gone in to have something nice for my Birthday, naturally, the staff got a notion of this upon talking with us. They ended up being surprising us with all of them coming to our table singing with a plate of dessert which had a lit candle on it singing Happy Birthday. It was a surprise for sure, and a welcomed one. Sometimes things value just simply can not be paid with money. Truly exceptional customer service is one of them! Will definitely be back for more great food. Plenty left to try on the menu! :)
Written 31 January 2022
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BlueSerenadeRestaurant
Dear Adam, Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to review us. Was a pleasure to have welcomed you and your wife on such a lovely occasion as your birthday celebration and I personally thank you for choosing Blue Serenade Restaurant. It was a complete pleasure to look after yourselves and to make sure that the event will be a memorable one and I am more than pleased to read that we have managed to do that. Thank you as well for the positive feedback in regards to food, service and atmosphere created here and we all hope to welcome you again in the near future. Again, many thanks for sharing your thoughts with other diners. Have a fantastic day! Kindest regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 2 February 2022
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Katie O
31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 none
We ended up at Blue Seranade quite by happenstance, but we’re ever so glad that we dined there. I had a salmon dish that was absolutely divine. My partner had roasted chicken stuffed prawns and spinach—said it was the most tender and tasty chicken she’d ever had. Wait staff very friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere was calm and leisurely. One thing to know: they serve only wine for alcohol, so if you’re looking for beer or cocktails, you’ll be disappointed.
Written 31 October 2021
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BlueSerenadeRestaurant
Dear Katie, Thank you so much for your time taken to share your feedback with other diners. I am delighted to hear that your dinner with us was a pleasant one and you consider our dishes "divine" and cooked very well. We are proud to offer here only fresh, high quality products for our customers. We believe that quality over quantity is the key to our customer culinary happiness. Also, many thanks for your feedback in regards to our staff and atmosphere! I will make sure to mention your feedback to all our staff and I'm more than sure that they will be very happy to hear it! We hope to welcome you again in the future and to try other dishes from our extensive menu. Until then, let me thank you again for your kind words. Have a lovely day! Kindest regards, Peter Tanase Restaurant Manager.
Written 4 November 2021
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Tanika D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 family
to start, the service was absolutely amazing, the atmosphere of the dine-in area was absolutely beautiful, so calming and just breath taking even during the day! now onto the main dish the food was unreal. it was delicious and perfectly cooked, so flavourful and yummy. 10/10 recommendation, thank you Peter! and the lovely staff member Alex that was also there to assist us!
Written 24 June 2023
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Blue Restaurant
Dear Tanika, Firstly, let us thank you for your time taken to share your feedback with us. We're extremely happy to read that you have had a lovely time with us here at Blue Serenade Restaurant and you find the overall experience as being "absolutely amazing"! We're thrilled to read such lovely comments in regards to food, ambiance and service. I have passed your comments to the entire staff and they were delighted as well! We all hope to welcome you again in the near future! Have a fantastic day! Kind regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 6 July 2023
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EmilijaP
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 couples
My boyfriend booked us a table at Blue Serenade for a later Saturday night Birthday dinner. This was our first time here. From the very first step in we were welcomed by two lovely staff members who served us that night. The atmosphere, interior, even the music choice were tasteful and really cosy. Food was excellent! Really tasty, filling portions that match the price (Veg blew my mind! Haven’t had such nicely seasoned veg anywhere else as far as I remember). We both got Crispy Sizzling Half Duck with HOMEMADE plum sauce, mash pot. and veg. I don’t know what else to say here, I was somewhere in cloud 9 after the first bite. And lastly, the two lovely staff men were really professional, attentive, and pleasant. They made our evening even nicer as both of us are pretty chatty and they did not turn their back on us but joined in on a small conversation making us feel welcomed. Honestly, I am coming back and I am bringing more people in because everyone has to know and experience this place!! SUPERB!! Once again compliments to the chef, and big hugs to the waiting staff :).
Written 20 June 2022
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BlueSerenadeRestaurant
Dear Emilijia, Firstly, let me thank you for your time taken to review us. It was a complete delight to read your kind words and to learn that your experience with us was a memorable one. We'd like to thank you not only for sharing your experience with other diners but also for choosing us for such a important event in your life and we're over the Moon to find that you have enjoyed your visit with us. Also, many thanks for your feedback on food quality, atmosphere and service that we proudly offer to our guests here at Blue Serenade Restaurant. We hope to welcome you back in the future for different occasions when you'll be visiting again Castlebar. I have passed your comments to all team members and let me tell you that they were very happy too! Until we'll see you again, we'd like to wish you a fantastic day! Kindest regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 22 June 2022
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Gina M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 couples
Hi my name is gGina It was most unusual restaurant experience..long ago died to communicate with customers.. I was so pleasantly surprised that there are people out there still with passion to food and great customer service. Myself and my partner..we both adore quality food, but often its a person that introduces us to that specific style of eating explaining origin and how and why food was cooked that particular way. Thank you very much Peter for great experience. Apologies that it took me so long to share my opion on your excellent food and wonderful customer service. Planning to see you this weekend, myself and my partner if you get free table for us. Regards Gina
Written 24 February 2023
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BlueSerenadeRestaurant
Dear Gina, Many thanks for taking your time to review us. It was a pleasure to read that your experience with us was a memorable one and we truly hope to welcome you again in the future. Thank you for all your comments, Gina! Have a fantastic day! Kind regards, Peter Tanase. Restaurant Manager.
Written 1 March 2023
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Garrett R
County Mayo18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 solo
I dropped in to Blue Serenade on a dreary wet Thursday evening in the week after Christmas climbdown. I was the first person in and had the restaurant all to myself. The host, Peter, welcomed me warmly and seated me at a window seat. I was impressed with the menu and had scallops to start, which were good, and took the advice to try todays special, called a tak tak. Sic. This was amazing... salmon, hake, sea bass and prawns served on a sizzler plate with a creamy mildly spiced Indonesian sauce. One of my most pleasantly surpring dishes in a while. As I dined solo, Peter kept me company without being obtrusive, he was fully suited and booted and he has this maitre'd job down to a tee. My visit was short but I will definitely be returning with friends. Good job both Chef and host, well done.
Written 4 January 2024
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