The Irish Restaurant Awards are presented by The Restaurants Association of Ireland. The awards are the largest and most coveted awards in the Irish Restaurant Industry. The Awards recognise achievement and excellence in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry throughout the 32 counties of Ireland in 21 categories and celebrate all aspects of the Industry from Chefs and Restaurants, Cafes and Gastro Pubs, Cocktail Makers, Local Food Heroes and Cookery Schools.

Nominations for the Awards are made online by the general public and members of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and is independently audited to ensure that best practices & standards have been adhered to throughout the process.