The best restaurants in Galway

16/10/2025: Good location and great range of drinks Self service Drinks are just fine

01/09/2025: The price of takeaway cappuccino made with soya milk very very expensive here ridiculous

04/10/2025: Spent the afternoon with a group a fiends watching the football, was then told to leave as was being too loud. Which was totally uncalled for after spending over €500 behind the bar. As we left we were cheered by the staff, absolutely pathetic

03/09/2025: The woman stationed behind the counter exhibited a rather discourteous demeanor, suggesting a possible aversion to tourists. Upon placing my order for a pint, she appeared visibly perturbed, as though my presence was an inconvenience. When she eventually delivered the drink, I expressed my gratitude, yet received no response or acknowledgment in return. While it’s understandable that one may not particularly enjoy interacting with tourists, such encounters are an inherent aspect of working in a public house. That said, the overall ambiance and quality of the pour were commendable.

21/01/2026: Ordered delivery again they forgot items, don’t ever get delivery from here they expect you to come in and get your burrito and accommodate them instead of them compensating you

20/01/2026: I want to shout out Omid for his exceptional customer service! Never have I been served by someone so happy to help - the first thing we all said when we sat down was how kind and excited to serve us he was. He brightened our day🌟🌟

08/09/2025: We ordered take away with a raisin swirl and a blueberry muffin. We found the blueberry muffin to be excellent with loads of blueberries, a crumb topping and not too sweet. The raisin swirl on the other hand tasted odd and my guess is that it’s made with margarine or another cheap vegetable oil. The crust was not flakey as you would expect with real butter. Prices were reasonable and I definitely recommend the muffins.

27/08/2025: I'm not sure what to make of this place. Bakery items were lovely and there was a nice range of other food options. BUT the service staff were unfriendly and too busy chatting to each other to care.

06/12/2025: Absolutely lovely food and very sound staff :)

14/07/2025: Las fichas eran terribles, empapadas y tristes. El arroz frito estaba rancio. El Kunk Po está bien y el pollo al curry, pollo como goma. Muy pobre

26/10/2025: Egg Benedict, was disappointed. Egg was to hard instead soft , potato old and cold . Any veg at the side Really poured breakfast.... Holend sauce to source....

01/09/2025: Nice and spacious cafe with excellent pastry items and coffee that hits the spot.

06/01/2026: First impressions: My Girlfriend and I had dinner in Beef and Lobster whilst I visited Galway. On entering the property the restaurant wasn't exactly stand out in terms of décor, its very basic. Service: I made a reservation online using the website for 18:00. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly and shown to our table which was ready for us. Once sat, we were offered the drinks menu and offered a bottle of water for the table. Although not on the menu we opted for a mocktail "pornstar Martini" as the waitress suggested they could accommodate that. Service, food and drink delivery was very prompt. Food: Drink: We both opted for the "pornstar martini" mocktail which Looked great on arrival, garnished with a passionfruit. It was a good mocktail, close to the real thing, but more like just a passionfruit drink instead of a passion fruit martini, It lacked any vanilla. Starters: For starter we had the Pork belly and the surf and turf tacos. The pork was cooked well and tasted delicious paired with the accompanying sauce. The surf and turf tacos, although presentation was a little underwhelming tasted really good. Mains: For main course we ordered a 16oz bone in ribeye and a surf and turf with prawns. The 16oz ribeye was ordered rare, it arrive well cooked however the quality of the meat was not great, very tough and difficult to cut even with a steak knife. The striploin served with the surf and turf however was a beautiful piece of meat, cooked perfectly rare. a nice serving of prawns in garlic butter to accompany, not to my tasting however my girlfriend enjoyed them. For sides we opted for three for 15.75 : rocket salad with balsamic and parmesan - good sized portion and tasted great garlic baguette - baguette was sliced and covered in garlic, however the slices were not opened and garlic inside, it was mainly over the top of the baguette which was disappointing, and parmesan and truffle fries - crispy fries and tasted good. Deserts: Atmosphere: The restaurant was quite with a few tables around. the décor was underwhelming and not really inspiring. there seemed to be no real theme to the restaurant décor. On a Friday night there was no real atmosphere, it felt less like a restaurant and more like a café people were grabbing a quick bite. Final notes: I'm glad I have tried it, it wasn't bad, however I probably wont rush back as I'm sure there are better steak options elsewhere in the area.

03/01/2026: It left something to be desired… the taste was there, but the portions were lacking. You'll have to pay €6 to have fries on your side. The final bill was high. On the other hand, the build-your-own cheesecake was fantastic.

04/08/2025: Went there today and guy from next door said they have closed down. 🤔😒

13/05/2025: Excellent desert tiramisou ,nice staff

30/11/2024: Relaxed vibes with luxury treatment. The staff are excellent, professional, and attentive. The only down side to the menu is that I am not local so I can’t try it all. Each dish’s flavor profiles were married so exquisitely. Each bite made lasting memories as I savored every last crumb. This restaurant has set a new standard for me.

27/11/2024: Fantastic atmosphere and environment; food is fine enough

28/12/2025: Fast, clean, friendly, great opening hrs.. it does the job

11/12/2025: More often than not, this branch of McDonalds does the job. Very occasionally, fries were a bit hard and crunchy and ketchup wasn’t given in drive thru but overall it lives up to be a pleasant experience dining here. The staff are attentive and the restaurant is usually relatively clean. Theres usually a security member present also.

31/12/2024: Muy, muy decepcionado. Visita anualmente @xmas pero nunca más. Gnocchi no comestible, hamburguesas secas, patatas fritas tan fuerte rebotó cuando trató de comer con un tenedor, la merluza era horrible. Platos muy desnudos, sin ensalada de acompañamiento en cualquier plato. Los ñoquis solo tenían un pequeño trozo de pan de ajo, las porciones eran extremadamente pequeñas. No demasiado ocupado así que no hay excusa. Quedó esperando años para ordenar y de nuevo para pagar. Dije que la comida no era buena, pero le dije que no le diré disculpas al chef. No volveré.

08/10/2024: Good for a pint of Guinness to wind down the evening while sitting out front to watch the people. There are bouncers at the door checking ID's but they could clearly tell that I am definitely of age. Inside, loud with music at 8pm on a Saturday night. So it was outside with the pint glass and thankfully, no one smoking out there. Great to sit for an hour and watch the idiots peel out from Eyre Square in their fancy cars. And watch the taxis make the u-turn to the stand directly in front. And when someone did decide to light up, finish off the pint and head onwards. Lots of tourists in town this evening so it was busy all around.

04/10/2025: I recently visited Elephant and Castle with two friends, and from the moment we arrived, the experience was wonderful. We were greeted by a lovely waitress who was warm, polite, and attentive. She quickly brought over a jug of water and took our drinks order, which set the tone for a relaxed evening. We decided to try three different cocktails, and each one was absolutely delicious. For mains, two of us went for the chicken schnitzel while the third ordered fish and chips. When the food arrived, it looked incredible—and tasted even better. I completely cleared my plate, and I’m still dreaming about it. The creamy smoked bacon parmesan mash was out of this world, and paired with the rich, velvety basil cream pea sauce, it was the perfect comfort dish. Honestly, I can’t stop thinking about it—take me back right now! Between the friendly service, the amazing cocktails, and that unforgettable meal, Elephant and Castle has firmly secured a spot on my “must-return” list.

15/09/2025: Unable to give proper review as Elephant & Castle accepted a booking from us and then advised 2 weeks later that they don’t open on a Monday

18/12/2025: Very disappointed in this place used to be my go to but now the place is lacking. The proportions are extremely small for the price a tiny burger cost €6 and a tiny wrap was €12!!!!!! The food tastes decent so the price isn't really worth it.Wont be going back.

02/12/2025: Our favorite place in Galway❤️❤️