The best restaurants in Galway

31/03/2026: Good coffee, delicious.🥰🥰I like

17/03/2026: I love the hot chocolate from here and get it whenever I can! It’s quite rich and not too sweet. The staff are quite lovely and although it’s a small shop they are very quick with the orders.

26/08/2026: The venue is small for the traffic at the location

19/08/2026: Very fast and good, I liked very much, the lady at the counter was very helpful.

26/06/2026: It shouldn’t be legal to sell iced coffees that small

25/03/2026: Love getting coffee here it's ABIT of different cafe to visit.. always good spot to meet friends and chill out

23/08/2026: After passing through Killarney and Dingle, this was the best place we found on this stretch of coast to buy quality Irish oysters at a good price! You can also buy the knife to shuck them, and they even offer you the lemon. Plus, there's a sushi restaurant next door that we didn't get a chance to try, but given the quality of the fish at the shop, it can only be very good.

08/08/2026: A nice fish stall, but not enough seafood for my taste.

04/07/2026: June 2026: On this visit I only used their Spa. I had a family home nearby (and return to Ireland a couple of times per year) and have experienced this spa routinely over the years. The quality of the Spa has dramatically changed. I tried to give feedback to their Spa manager to give them an opportunity to listen instead of posting publicly. However the manager made no attempt to reach out for the feedback. There were 3 of us visiting on that day and all had the same disappointing experience. I want others to be aware and maybe G Spa will pay attention to the public feedback and hopefully make changes to improve the quality of all future patrons. They have simplified their spa menu and do not have the range of treatment choices and details that was once offered. The Spa Menu is also misleading - I scheduled a facial clearly advertised as a customized facial (please read their spa menu for their level of detail about their facials). I am used to facials from a qualified aesthetician and go to spas fairly regularly and (to add - I do not go to high end spas so my standards of what to expect is based on a reasonable level of spa). From the minute I was taken into the treatment room - it was very dark as if I was there for a massage. The girl kept telling me to sit down and I had to tell her that I would but could not see the chair as it was too dark. She in no way looked at my face prior to the experience nor asked me anything about my skin type. And she definitely could not have assessed my face prior to or while starting the facial as the room remained dark. She proceeded to apply one oil after another on my face/neck and gave no explanation or asked questions about my skin. 5 mins in I asked her what was customizable about this facial. She said it was really a face massage. A face massage is not a therapeutic facial and I basically tolerated the application of oil after oil until the 60 mins was done - as I wanted to give it a chance and see if it got better. The therapist basically applied each step of oil in exactly the same way repeatedly and to be honest it felt like this person had little qualifications to do facials. I felt I could have hired someone with no training whatsoever and told them how to apply each product with the same sweeping movements and ended up with the exact same level of service. Was this just one therapist? My sister while she had more interaction with her facial therapist got the exact same repeated application of oils for the duration of her facial. Also, the quality of the products they now use is also a downgrade of what they used to use. I would not have booked this treatment had the description been accurate - I would have considered it a complete waste of money for my needs. We also did the thermal spa prior to the treatment. This was also a very disappointing experience. We all started to wonder about the general cleanliness of the thermal spa. The water seemed cloudy (I would like to know when and how often they treat the water to keep it hygienic given the high numbers of people who use the thermal spa). Also, there was another customer who spent at least 30 mins monopolizing the overhead jets pounding on his back and chest splashing everyone in the whole pool so others in the thermal spa had to leave the pool and seek relaxation elsewhere. Not G spas fault I'll admit nor could they have known about it unless they were told which they were as we checked out so they can be aware of such behavior in the future and monitor the well-bing of all patrons in the future.

26/06/2026: This is a great hotel but it’s not really within walking distance of anything but we had a car and loved the soundproofed room:)!!! Thanks to Jack who helped us get into a different room that suited us better. We definitely wouldn’t hesitate coming back!

23/08/2026: Came across this place when we were in galway! Unreal cookies, never had anything like them and the sandwhiches were so tasty. I got the honey buffalo sandwhich.. recommend if in galway for sure.

15/07/2026: Lovely staff. Visited on Tuesday this week and the male staff member very graciously made me an off-menu (Mozzerati) sandwich. Thank you! The sandwich was great. Side note - bring back the mozzerati/more veggie options!

21/05/2026: Hotel is large with multiple restuarants and meeting spaces. Great for tour groups. Great location and nice staff. Decor feels tired and worn. We had a spacious standard room but if felt old.

09/08/2026: They remove numbers from the "Ready" sign even though the order hasn't been delivered yet. You have to stand there and guess.

09/08/2026: Mmmmmm McDonald's outta this world

20/09/2026: The place was not busy yet we waited for 10-15 minutes for no obvious reason. Loads of staff walking around not engaging with customers. We ordered two Acaii bowls. The price charged was €1 more per bowl than advertised. When I pointed this out the guy serving us said that he couldn’t change it. We said ok. Another server then came to make up the bowls. He didn’t engage with us at all. We paid for the large bowls but he didn’t fill them up. There was no fruit on one of them. When I pointed this out. The server just shrugged his shoulders. They have a lovely visual of an Acaii bowl on their website. It’s an expensive treat and what we got left a lot to be desired.

17/09/2026: Love the birds outside lovely ice cream

05/07/2026: Beer always good and whiskey of the month was very good. Visit here!

03/06/2026: Cute little pub in the heart of Galway with a relaxed atmosphere and great Guinness.

28/08/2026: Fantastic chicken kebab and fish and chips, also vegetarians will enjoy their veggie based alternatives as my second half is vegetarian and really liked veggie kebab 👌

23/08/2026: worst experience ever the wait was over an hour and the food was even worse

12/06/2026: I bought an extra large box with salt n pepper, soy chicken and firecracker. The manager Sam cooked my friends and I a fresh batch of salt n pepper chicken cause the place was busy and the staff Yuki was so nice while taking the payment. The food felt like home, especially because I like slightly spicy food. Also, another time, Alison was very quick and wonderful while taking my order. Definitely going to visit for my break time lunch hour.

19/04/2026: great food, excellent customer service . really recommend.

26/08/2026: Good friendly staff, believe server name was John, very friendly chap. Will be coming back again.

22/01/2026: The owner’s behavior was beyond inappropriate. After I briefly used the restroom, I was confronted about forgetting to flush — fine, human error — but it escalated into being scolded about needing to *wash the sink* because I used hand sanitizer and “you don’t leave a sink that way.” I wish that were satire. What pushed it into absurd territory was the owner then **following me outside onto the street** to continue berating me. For context, this was in Ireland, where public bathrooms regularly survive far worse than a missed flush, and I was a young tourist who had literally just stopped in looking for the Wi-Fi password. That level of hostility says everything about this establishment’s culture. If you’re looking for genuine warmth, fair prices, and an actually wholesome experience, go somewhere authentic instead. Keep your “positive energy” far away from this negative environment — the branding may say serene indication, but the attitude screams bitter.

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! 🙌