The best restaurants in Galway

20/09/2026: Love the food here everytime I go!

13/09/2026: This restaurant was recommended to us by the owner of the B&B where we were staying. A very good place; we ate there twice, the food was excellent, and John welcomed us warmly, speaking perfect French. A wonderful discovery.

15/09/2026: Had such a lovely experience for our anniversary, we are from galway Barna and had no idea this gem was close by. Amazing quality food, lovely staff and amazing Guinness.

13/09/2026: Disappointed with the menu options. I had Salmon (prompted by the waitress) I would say 'bland'!

13/09/2026: Very good service. Sound staff. Good grub. More power!

08/09/2026: Great Irish food with friendly staff!

06/08/2026: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible dining experience at John J. Burke's in Clonbur! The food was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. We had the burgers, which were cooked to perfection and packed with flavour. My daughter had the fish and chips, and she said it was one of the best she's ever had. We couldn't leave without trying dessert, and we're so glad we did! From the rich chocolate brownie to the freshly made cheesecake, everything was homemade and simply delicious. Honestly, it's some of the best food we've had since dining in Michelin-starred restaurants in Abu Dhabi. The quality, freshness, and attention to detail were exceptional. The atmosphere was just as wonderful as the food, with traditional Irish music creating the perfect warm and welcoming setting. A huge compliment to everyone at John J. Burke's. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Clonbur! Thanks again Steven, Alison Willow from Donegal ❤️

28/07/2026: Beautiful setting Food ok too much fries food. The bread is amazing

05/09/2026: Food was very good and very friendly staff Wings were one of the best I had in Ireland and the bacon was so tender, perfect with the gravy Definitely recommend this place and will come back

31/08/2026: Wonderful place to eat. The service is very friendly. Quiet and welcoming atmosphere. The food is very good. Congratulations to the chef!

07/06/2026: We've had an amazing stay in this beautiful and authentic Castle, I can't thank you enough. Brian and all the staff are the real definition of "warm and welcoming", rooms are cozy and comfortable, restaurant with truly high quality menu. I wish we could stay longer than one night. See you again soon xxx

25/05/2026: Great first time experience in a castle! Beautiful castle and grounds, great bar and dinner was fantastic! Try the local lobster it is so sweet! Definitely stay here again.

11/09/2026: A wonderful and welcoming pub in Letterfrack. We immediately felt at home, and the food was delicious. A great refuge even if it's raining outside: grab a Guinness and a stew, and the fear will pass.

09/09/2026: Such a lovely place for breakfast. Everything came together really well — good food, friendly service and a great atmosphere. It felt relaxed and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Definitely a place I’d be happy to visit again.

02/09/2026: Great food in a lovely environment

12/08/2026: Stumbled across this spot on our way home from the Aran Islands, everything was perfect. The staff were very friendly and accommodating! The food was 10/10 and lots to choose from on the menu! The atmosphere was lovely too. Highly recommend if you’re around the area.

15/09/2026: We spent a great evening listening Irish music

07/09/2026: The quintessential pub, with its cozy atmosphere and inviting nooks. Arrive early if you want a chance of getting a seat during the live music. A must-see in Clifden.

22/07/2026: At a funeral in local church ⛪️ food was beautiful good portion travelled back to Dublin full stomach 😋

21/07/2026: We stopped here at the weekend on our way home. Plenty of parking at the back. We hadn't reserved a table but the staff found us a table for 6 of us. Very much appreciated as we were all hungry. Ordered steak Sambos and kids got gougons & chips. Everything was delicious, must say was the best Steak Sambos we had in a very long time. Everything cooked perfect. When came to desert unfortunately wasn't what was advertised. The kids preferred the waffles and Nutella but when came it wasn't Nutella but rather some chocolate sauce out of a bottle seems like, but on the menu it said Nutella & waffles. For the adults the deserts are overpriced to be honest @ €8.50.

07/09/2026: Staff too cool and unfriendly.Lacks warmth.

04/09/2026: Lovely friendly people & great coffee & cake!

15/09/2026: This is a typical kind of Irish roadside pub that we would have stopped off at in the 1970s - and that's not really a compliment! It felt like going back in time, and not in a good way! The coffee is from a push button machine and completely tasteless. You can get far better at most petrol stations. I had a scone which was as dry as a bone. That was a few days ago. We were passing by again and decided to give it a second chance. My friend had a scone and I was waiting to see if it was any better than my previous experience, but it was even more dried up - it must have been sitting there since the week before! There is a grocery shop attached, with a coffee machine. That might be a better option.

15/09/2026: Nice bar. We weren't anywhere else. Friendly and fun.

26/06/2026: What an excellent stay we had at the Ardagh Hotel. The rooms were excellent, the food and service was fantastic. We had some complexity getting taxis home from Clifton and their receptionist came in without asking and picked us up. Really well run Hotel. Highly recommended!

06/06/2026: Loved our stay here so much we extended it. So relaxing from the moment we arrived. Staff are all excellent warm, attentive but always understated. You feel very well looked after but you are always given space. Everything is spotless, decor is beautiful...a lot of thought and care has gone into it. A relaxing inviting lounge area, a big turf fire, eclectic mix of artwork, and interesting ornaments. A beautiful dining area with views over the sea, and a delicious dinner menu made for the most romantic memorable meal. Our dog was welcomed and we were never made to feel it was an inconvenience. Similarly the place is not overrun by pets and wouldn't disturb others. Can't wait to to go back ...thank you to you all

17/09/2026: Nice friendly pub, Good food at a fair price

16/09/2026: Lovely food very tasty, staff friendly and helpful

09/09/2026: Absolutely delicious meal! I had the turkey and ham and it was simply divine, highly recommend. Great atmosphere and wonderful staff

08/09/2026: Was really looking forward to this and was overall a great experience, 3 of us went for dinner Sunday evening, we had a booking so no issue getting seated, staff were very friendly, only issue I had was I found a hair in my starter, I didnt bother saying anything because I didn't want a fuss, it was in the starter I ordered. The main courses were very good no issue at all and desert was also very good 👌 we will return.