The best restaurants in Galway

04/05/2026: Fantastic dirty chai. Emily the barista was very friendly and gave us great recommendations for our time in Galway and on the West Coast!

06/03/2026: At least have the decency to update the hours here if you’re going to be temporarily closed for renovations

22/10/2025: We arrived on bikes for one night. Enjoyable check in and good chat with Reception team. Walking distance to the pubs and club. Used the Leisure Centre for the recovery next AM. Breakfast was great. Will definitely go back.

21/10/2025: Hotel bar, Coopers, isn’t great. Friendly enough but No Galway beer on tap. When I asked, the bartender had to check the taps to see!!?? Obviously not experienced staff. Hotel also pretty run down, but safe and clean. Staff good

09/06/2026: 7.40am....thought I would get a fresh hot chocolate croissant. Croissant tough and chewy. Not freshly baked this morning. Chocolate hard as a rock. So disappointing

17/05/2026: We had a beef pie, a roasted vegetable quiche, an almond and chocolate croissant and an apricot danish. Everything was delicious. Spacious seating area at the back and open from 7am so you can grab something if you’re up early.

16/05/2026: Delicious food, friendly staff, bit pricey and keeps rising. But the food is great.

01/04/2026: We tried a selection of things here this week and I felt the price was quite high for what we got - we could let that go if we felt the food was to standard, but it was t really, the main thing bringing it down was SALT , one mouthful had what felt like a salt spill in it, it was just a big dollop of raw salt that had fallen in somewhere after the cooking process..from here on I felt every dish was heavily salted, one dish was a 3 in one and it was not filled up to the top and was really quite measly, not liking the curry sauce either., we got veg Samosa also and the ‘sauce’ in them tasted like salty gravy, couldn’t eat them, .veg springs rolls ok but maybe a bit too doughy, We won’t be going back any time soon, we’ve eaten here maybe 1 year ago and it was better, tell whoever thinks using a lot of salt is good that it’s not please, flavour is better, kitchen needs tightening up.

22/08/2025: My favourite place in Galway to grab a glass of red as the menu and service is always top class!

15/08/2025: A great place with a very good wine list! The cheese board is highly recommended! The owner is a great host! Highly recommended!

13/12/2025: Great place for casual business meetings. Few Chester sofas. Calm atmosphere. Cloud Picker coffee 👍

12/11/2025: A good place for morning coffee, a good place for lunch coffee, a good place for evening coffee. You can buy dessert, various T-shirts and caps, just for fun. The interior design is unusual, and I liked it. It's cozy inside, you can drink coffee and work on your laptop. You don't have to work. You can't help but enjoy this place. I recommend it.

09/05/2026: They were sampling some of the pizza out in the square and it was quite good. We decided to try out the restaurant. Tried ordering several things, but the first 3 things we tried to order were out. Finally ordered a pizza and a salad. Friends with us had ordered a pizza. Theirs came so much before ours that they had finished it and the waitstaff was looking to clear the table, but we hadn't received even our salad yet. When the food came, it was quite good, but the combination of the extreme delay, the items that were out, and the lack of timing is going to be problematic for this restaurant.

18/04/2026: Very nice food, compliments to the chef. I will definitely comeback.

29/05/2026: Main food took 45mins after ordering. Surprised there was no chilli sauce as a condiment. Taste of food was nice - ordered medium spice level yet still found it a little hot.

24/05/2026: Delicious butter chicken! Kind and fast service

01/04/2026: Finally I found the very Italian hot chocolate style. I'm very happy for this. ❤️

31/03/2026: It's a nice place, next to the beach, with pastry. Young men served the breakfast and they were nice.

28/11/2025: Has obviously changed with new owners but not for the better. Restaurant size is reduced for the inclusion of a bakers shop. Walls are now bare. The menu and choice has somewhat shrunk. Sorry not changed for the better. Left feeling disappointed that the must have breakfast in Donegal town is no more. NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED.

09/10/2025: Great food and atmosphere at Dock 84! 🍴☕️ We stopped into Dock 84 while in Donegal Town and had a really enjoyable experience. The place has a relaxed, modern vibe with plenty of space to sit back and enjoy a meal. Staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome right away. 😊 I ordered the grilled chicken burger 🍔🐔 and it was excellent — the chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked, with fresh toppings and a soft bun that held everything together nicely. It was filling without being too heavy, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh. My wife went for the waffle with a spread of Nutella 🧇🍫 and it was a real treat. The waffle was light and fluffy with just the right crisp on the outside, and the Nutella made it indulgent without being over the top. A perfect sweet option to balance out my savory choice. The second time we went we had egg shakshuka and Tikka wrap which was good again as usual One of the highlights here is that Dock 84 has its own bakery products 🥐🍞, and they are absolute delights — fresh, tasty, and clearly made with care. It’s a lovely bonus alongside the main menu. Do note that there’s usually a wait time of around 15 minutes ⏳ throughout the day, but honestly, the food and atmosphere make it worth it. For convenience, there’s a car park directly in front of the café 🚗, though it is a paid one 💳, so keep that in mind if you’re driving in. Service was quick once seated, prices were fair 💶, and the location is ideal if you’re exploring Donegal Town 🏞️. Whether you’re after a hearty bite or something sweet, Dock 84 is a spot worth visiting. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in town! 🙌

31/10/2025: Excellent croissants. A quick but delicious breakfast.

17/10/2025: There is such an amazing selection of pastries and treats! The prices are so affordable. The staff were really nice and friendly. The perfect place to stop for a perfect quick breakfast.

27/08/2025: A great breakfast! I had the Big Breakfast, all wrapped up in a crepe, really filling and delicious! We went back twice! A real treat!

26/08/2025: The waffles are highly recommended, but the hearty dishes like wraps also tasted very good

27/01/2026: Very friendly stadium. Easy to get around and use the facilities.

15/12/2025: There was a table quiz on between races so difficult to follow betting before racing

16/05/2026: Delicious lunch was had- Roast beef and Guinness stew. Both were very delicious and good sized. Service was friendly and efficient.

06/05/2026: Maybe we attended on an off night, but I kind of doubt it. It was nearly dead at 6.30 pm on a Tuesday and they were out of Guinness, which should have been enough warning to leave. We stayed and ordered. The sea bass and Heineken was good, but my wife's sirloin steak was tough, overcooked and lacked much flavor. That absolutely ruined it for us. I don't recommend the place overall.

05/08/2025: The best iced matcha I've had on my whole trip. Costs a pretty penny though.

09/07/2025: Lovely coffee shop. Nice staff.