The best restaurants in Galway

26/09/2026: we celebrated my sister's birthday here and the food was amazing! the owner talked about the menu with us and the waiters were all very nice we were a party of 7 and it suited us very well but I can see this being a lovely date spot

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

13/10/2026: We went for the seafood, and were not disappointed. The bowl of Kelly mussels was very good. We also had the fish of the day. A wonderful taste of Ireland! Make reservations!

13/10/2026: Wonderful seafood. Everything was top notch, especially the oysters and crab claws!

01/10/2026: Best seafood chowder soup ever!!!!!! Amazing place, great ambient, best food I did try in Ireland, I could not recommend this enough! Everything was so tasty, chowder soup, garlic mushroom, salmon..... wish I could repeat!

10/09/2026: Gorgeous views from lovely dining room. Pleasant, helpful staff. Delicious food. Will be returning soon.

06/10/2026: Real genuine hospitality and exceptional quality 💛

06/10/2026: Excellent food and great service

23/08/2026: This Hotel is Fabulous 👌🏽 Just back from a beautiful 2 night stay. The welcome From Brian as you enter this magnificent hotel is Fabulous. Brian went out of his way to organise everything and ready looked after us for the weekend. The food, Drinks and Service was absolutely amazing, Thank you so much John and Karen McDonagh 😀

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

21/10/2026: Really nice place! Great location, right in the heart of Clarinbridge next to the river. There is plenty of parking space as well. ​We were a group of 6 adults and 3 kids for lunch and they accommodated us very well. The menu is great with good options. The service was fantastic and the food was very good!

19/10/2026: A highly recommended location with a local atmosphere. Quick and friendly service.

28/10/2026: Good meals in a pleasant setting

21/10/2026: Went last night for dinner and the food was unreal. My salmon was perfectly cooked with a flavoursome wine sauce, my partner loved his fish tacos, my mum got the smoked haddock and said it was excellent too. i also had a goat's cheese salad that was very good. The waiter was very friendly while remaining professional. Probably my new favourite place for food now!

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!

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.

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

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

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

05/09/2026: Nice spot and location. Good food aswell.

31/08/2026: Had lovely home made tomato soup beef and veggie lasagne.. with fresh home made brown bread x amazing .. a my st visit for everyone....

10/10/2026: I’m writing this quite a few months after visiting Lignum, but time hasn’t dulled the experience one bit. First of all, thank you to the entire team. You made an evening for me and my fiancée so special, and it’s not a meal we’ll ever forget. We visited a few days after New Year’s, and you might expect the pace to have slowed a little after the busy Christmas period. But not a beat was missed. The service was exceptional, yet perfectly invisible at the moments when you wanted to feel as though you were entirely alone. It was the first starred restaurant I’d visited where everything felt completely considered. Nothing, to my eye, had been overlooked, from the decor and whittled cutlery to the furniture, right down to the folded toilet paper. Nothing felt overdone or included for the sake of it. Just a beautiful attention to detail that made the entire experience feel cohesive and quietly extraordinary. Every dish blew us away, and the unexpected little extra to congratulate us was a genuine touch of class. It’s those thoughtful gestures that turn a great meal into something truly memorable. The sorrel sorbet reminded my partner so much of her granddad it brought tears to her eyes. To everyone who makes the show go on at Lignum, know that what you do matters. There aren't many experiences in life that stay with you long after they've passed, but this was one of them. You bring immense joy to people, and I hope you know just how special that is. Hopefully we can make it back at some point.

27/09/2026: Outstanding food and excellent service. Well worth a visit.

08/09/2026: The tempura prawns and seafood chowder were great!

08/09/2026: Wow! Totally blown away by this gem in Clifden. The food (we got the seafood skillet, soup, oysters, and mussels) were all delicious. The wine options were also great. The atmosphere and lighting was exceptional - so cozy and ambient, with so many private nooks and booths. The host and bartenders/servers were lovely and gracious. Would return any time and recommend as a stop to anyone! We went for dinner and were able to get sat at the bar with no reservation during the weekend, but they do get busy.

13/09/2026: Our Airbnb host recommended this place and we really liked it! We enjoyed cocktails as well but I didn't take pics of those.

07/09/2026: We had an Irish breakfast there today and it was absolutely fantastic! Friendly service, a wonderful welcome. Excellent value for money; we're still full hours later!