Ruibin in Galway

Rúibín means ‘small ruby stone’ & this place really is a Galway gem! The perfect location for lunch on a sunny day. We had some beautiful Portuguese wine, Korean Fried Chicken, Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout, Ballymakenny Pink Fir Potatoes (with the best garlic dip I’ve ever had), Sticky Date & Treacle Pudding, Chocolate & Pistachio Tiramisu. All delicious! Staff here are incredibly friendly, helpful & efficient. Thought the prices were very reasonable considering your surroundings, the location of the restaurant & the standard of food & service which we received. It’s a 10 from us!

Service, setting and food all amazing! Stunning experience

I could eat here every single day

Probably the best food I've ever had in a restaurant in Ireland and something of a secret in Galway. Rúibín is situated by the docklands, less than a 5 minute walk from Shop Street. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and offered seats in a quiet corner near the bar, as well as complimentary sparkling water. We had no reservation and quickly realised that the main restaurant upstairs was actually totally booked out (it was a Wednesday night). We ordered 3 of the sharing platters at the bar (Fried chicken/Shiitake dumplings/Sea bass Ceviche), as well as 2 snack plates (Garlic Butter Focaccia/Rosemary Potatoes). From the first bite, we instantly realised that we were eating something truly special. In each dish, we could pick out the individual ingredients, which all shone through and complemented each other. Sharing our plates and turning our dinner into a game of "What's that ingredient?" made the evening so enjoyable. The chef and kitchen team are going well above and beyond when it comes to preparation and presentation. Everything was seasoned perfectly. A fruity Spanish Rioja paired beautifully with each course, and at 10 euro per glass, we felt it was a steal. We will be back to Rúibín the next time we're in Galway. This restaurant is one to watch.

This place is superlative. I didn't really know what to expect as it was the result of a bit of a random Google, but from the minute we walked in, the restaurant screamed of great service and high end food. We were a party of 5, with friends having flown in from England for a very short visit. The staff, ambience and exemplary food ensured that it was the perfect foundation for a very enjoyable evening. The hostesses were attentive, well informed and extremely polite and engaging. The food.....second to none. We had a few questions about the menu and they were answered knowledgeably. The hostess also made great recommendations for both wine and food. We tried veg, vegan and protein options and not one disappointed. In fact, they got better as we moved through the courses. If ever I'm back in Galway (which I sincerely hope I am), Ruibin will be top of my list for an incredible dinner again.

We showed up about an hour before closing and got the bar menu. We were so pleasantly surprised to receive some of the best tapas and wine that we have ever had!! The miso dumplings and focaccia were my personal favorites. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant!

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Lovely restaurant, delicious food. Very nice staff

Una revisión tardía (me estoy poniendo al día). Muy buena cena, tomada con amigos. El restaurante estaba muy ocupado (asegúrate de reservar) - que siempre es una buena señal. La comida no decepcionó. Una velada muy agradable.

Gran chef que sabe tomar ingredientes simples y producir una comida deliciosa y satisfactoria a un precio justo , buen menú , buena carta de vinos sobre toda comida muy agradable.