The Seafood Bar @ Kirwan's in Galway

Tucked away like a treasure and indeed it is one. The staff were lovely, welcoming and highly professional. We arrived a half hour before our reservation and were quickly accommodated. One of us is not a wine enthusiast but described their taste and loved the recommended glass. We started with a dozen oysters and agreed Kirwans’ could do well with a menu item ‘Cover the table with oysters’. We had the Seared Scallops with crispy pork belly and the 10 oz aged ribeye. The steak was so good, today I’m lighting a candle for the cow. Our gracious host said the cleaned plates were a compliment, to which we responded that we had to restrain ourselves to stop at the porcelain. It was truly lovely

I still think about this meal. It was the first meal of our trip and we just happened to walk by and they had a table ready for us pretty quick! I still dream about these mussels. A fantastic seafood dinner to lead into a night heading to different pubs. A breath of fresh air and fine dining before a night of pints all over town. But for real, order the mussels. I'm going back to Galway JUST to eat here. Great wine list too and fantastic service staff.

Lovely food lovely service. 5 stars.

A very good lunch at this restaurant. The atmosphere is pleasant, as is the service. The dishes were very good, and the fish was cooked perfectly.

We called at 2 p.m. and asked if they had a table available for two that evening. Luckily, they did (at 9:30 p.m.). We arrived about 15 minutes early, but that wasn't a problem. We were immediately given a table on the second floor. We immediately noticed the cozy, romantic atmosphere, with the lights dimmed to perfection. We had a New Zealand wine—delicious! We also received fresh bread with butter. We had oysters as a starter—the best oysters we've ever had! Our main course was monkfish with risotto—again, delicious! The waiters were very professional, helpful, and friendly. In short, our experience was excellent. Kirwan's is highly recommended!

Very good restaurant! Excellent welcome, excellent service, and excellent food. I highly recommend it.

Gorgeous birthday dinner for three. All dishes very very tasty! French server recommended and let us taste two wines before ordering our bottle. From making reservation on phone to finishing birthday dessert, it was 5*+++ Thank you

The customer service was amazing. Didn't realize it was graduation night, so all restaurants were booked. The gentlement at the front squeezed us in. Amazing food. 10/10

They got me in on a Saturday night with no reservation, I got to sit under the tent as it rained with the heaters it was so lovely. The service was quicker than ever and kind as well. The food was amazing fresh bread w creamy butter, a slightly sweet lobster risotto but when you add the lemon and some fresh cracked pepper perfection, oysters were the best I’ve had I just don’t know if I’m an oyster girl Thank you!

Great restaurant! Medium cooked tuna steak with broccoli was good prepared though I wish it had been a bit juicier…salmon was also good, fresh and well-cooked.