The best restaurants in Galway

12/03/2026: We only had oysters. It was lovely to try flat oysters here! Thank you!

10/03/2026: Amazing fresh sea food cooked to perfection. Well worth making the effort to visit.

06/04/2026: Lignum's tasting menu focuses on locally sourced Irish ingredients with an Italian influence for their preparation. The chefs offer both new flavors and familiar flavors perfectly refined to their peak. The kitchen cooks exclusively with wood fired ovens and grills which lends distinct elements to their dishes and pays homage to ancestral ways of cooking. Furthering ancestral ties, the chef's grandfather is a key supplier of the incredible Amalfi lemons and olive oil (two of the very few foreign ingredients) used in several dishes. My favorite dish was the smoked venison, its subtle smoky scent was so alluring that I delayed eating the morsel until after several wafts. My wife, who's an excellent home baker, was awestruck by the quality of the brioche, it was the best she's ever had. Our other favorites were the prawn with kumquat garnish, scarola (a bitter leafy green) pizza, stuffed pasta, and their signature dessert, Cashel blue cheese with coffee and chocolate glaze. The restaurant's atmosphere is chic yet rustic. While there's no dress code you should at least dress smartly. The wait staff was also extremely attentive and friendly. We will memorialize our experience by adding photos to our scrap book.

01/04/2026: Stunning setting and even better food

18/03/2026: We arrived 8 adults 7 kids and 2 dogs with no reservation. We were seated very comfortably in the courtyard with blankets and hot water bottles provided. Amazing good and service.

14/03/2026: I really don't want to tell you how great this place is, it's hard enough to find a table sometimes as it is. But let's be fair, it's a great craic. Owned and run by lonely locals.

15/10/2025: Delicious food and very patient, friendly service. We had a perfect evening! Thank you so much :) We would definitely recommend you! The dessert was amazing and a perfect ending! The awards on the wall are rightfully there and speak volumes.

12/10/2025: Excellent and fresh food, wonderful staff, we will be back

24/02/2026: Excellent experience! A warm and welcoming place, a great Irish atmosphere!

12/02/2026: Friendly staff. Great Guinness!

05/04/2026: Beautiful meal here with something for everyone. Welcoming family atmosphere. No complaints.

19/03/2026: Authentic Irish pub with great food and beer

02/03/2026: Visited during my stay in the area and I loved it. A tuesday evening and the place was hopping. Great atmosphere and really good food at reasonable prices.

11/02/2026: Well worth a visit. Great food, atmosphere & staff.

18/03/2026: We had a deluxe room, which was amazing. Our daughters' room was more basic and rather musty. The whole place was very charming. Food was mid, at least dinner. I might eat in town if I had to do it again. The crowd was definitely older, and that's saying something because I'm 60.

17/03/2026: Attended a wedding on 13th of Feb. One of the best venues I've been at for a wedding. Such a beautiful venue, food was delicious, staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms were gorgeous with incredible views. I'll be back again for a stay!!

05/03/2026: My first pub in Ireland and I'm thrilled! The atmosphere, the playlist, the food, the beers, and the staff are all fantastic. Wonderful, thanks!

01/03/2026: Such kind service, delicious food and great food options and an adorable pub space

29/03/2026: Great food and good service. There is a sit down restaurant as well as a bakery / coffee shop.

29/03/2026: Absolutely love this place. The food is amazing. Michael and callum are lovely and full of chats. Had a lovely takeaway coconut cappuccino 5 stars always the lads know what they are doing

07/01/2026: Great place. I've been going to Clifden since I was a child and never been in before. We had a really great meal.

03/01/2026: It is conveniently placed in front of the bus stop, so it was easy to eat there while waiting for the bus. We had the penne pasta with cream sauce and mushroom and the steak sandwich. Portion size is generous and food is really good.

07/04/2026: I had the pleasure of dining at this gastro pub during my stay in Cong and it genuinely exceeded expectations. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between cosy and refined. It feels authentically Irish without trying too hard, with a warm and welcoming energy that makes you want to settle in and stay a while, especially welcome on a rainy evening. The food was the real highlight. Thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, and most importantly, full of flavor. You can tell there's real care in the kitchen, with quality ingredients and a menu that elevates classic dishes without over complicating them. Service was equally impressive, attentive without being intrusive, friendly without being forced. The staff clearly take pride in what they do and it shows. All in all, this is exactly what you hope to find in a gastro pub but rarely do. If you are in Cong do not over think it. Just go.

02/04/2026: I arrived very hungry and late, and spontaneously decided on the Dish of the Day – perfect! I was almost surprised to receive such a juicy, delicious salmon steak on couscous with excellent vegetables and roasted potatoes. Great beer recommendation: Kilkenny Red Ale... Thank you!

01/11/2025: I love the atmosphere in this cosy restaurant which is situated in the most picturesque location possible. Wonderfully professional friendly staff, delicious food.

30/10/2025: Wonderful evening; fabulous service and delicious meals. The mussels and sticky toffee dessert were scrumptious.

07/03/2026: Lovely seafood chowder and cosy welll presented cafe

22/12/2025: Love this place! It's always on our list to drop by turning off the motorway! Even post Covid 19 sitting out front or in the rear gardens. Just go once, and you will be back!!!!

14/03/2026: Lighting in room was very low, but it was a clean, spacious and comfortable room overall. Beautiful coffee from the machine in the room. The body lotion was a lovely added touch. A new outdoor hot tub was being installed but we were not told this at time of booking.

14/03/2026: We had an absolutely fantastic stay at the Connemara Coast Hotel! We only stayed one night, but honestly, it was the nicest hotel we visited in all of Ireland, and we really wished we’d booked another night. Our room had an amazing ocean view, and they even gave us a bathtub after we asked by email beforehand — such a lovely touch. Breakfast was huge and delicious, everything we tried was spot on. There’s no lift, so we had to carry our suitcases up the stairs, but the staff immediately offered to help, which was really nice. Parking is super easy too, with lots of space to park without any stress. All in all, a top-notch stay with great service. If we’re ever back in the area, we’d definitely stay here again — and for longer next time!