The best restaurants in Galway

14/03/2026: Went for lunch and was blown away by the experience. I had honey butter fried chicken and the chips and it was fantastic. We both had the chocolate mousse and blood orange sorbet for dessert and it was so well balanced. Service and location are great. It’s expensive compared to an average lunch spot but it’s so worth it, would absolutely go again soon!

12/03/2026: beyond flawless. The best bloody mary and bowl of chowder I have ever had! The dining room is stunning with a view over the bay. The only thing that rivals the food is the genuine warmth of the whole Front of House team. Can not wait to come back

19/03/2026: Lovely pub Lots of love from France Thank you for letting our dog come in, best service in a long time

10/03/2026: Really fun local pub with trad sessions. Great experience!

04/03/2026: Very nice place. The Guinness Stew was AMAZING!!!!

22/02/2026: Great spot for music and food, pints and craic

06/03/2026: Very impressed with the food. My seafood risotto was delicious. Fish cooked perfectly. Prawns gorgeous. I can't do spicy but the pieces of chilli were large enough for me just to work around. My Sisters pizza was delicious as well. Exactly what pizza should be. Cheese excellent quality. Flavoursome sauce. Floppy thin authentic base. Service wasn't great. They were lovely and friendly but just that even when it was quieter later on they seemed to forget about us alot. Also the restaurant should set up a seperate card tap for tips. They done allow you to add to main bill and ppl don't have cash much these days so management should do right by staff and set up a separate tap payment for tips like other restaurants have done. Downside..acoustics. it's one big large room and noise levsl is very high when full.

22/02/2026: Excellent food, amazing service and super friendly staff. Best mushroom’s risotto and tiramisu ever!

03/03/2026: Some of the best music I’ve ever heard live, some brilliant young musician on Thursday the 26th

01/03/2026: Typical and authentic pub where there are more locals than tourists. They only accept cash

28/02/2026: Fantastic experience. Food was amazing & staff were so friendly. Very relaxed environment for this type of restaurant which added to the atmosphere.

20/02/2026: My wife and I had an absolutely exceptional experience. From the moment we arrived, everything was outstanding. The food was incredible—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every bite captured the true taste of the sea, and even the next day I could still remember and almost taste those amazing flavors. The drinks were just as impressive, perfectly crafted and a great complement to the meal. The service was equally remarkable—attentive, welcoming, and genuinely warm without ever feeling intrusive. It’s rare to find a place where the food, drinks, and service are all this consistently excellent. I honestly couldn’t recommend this restaurant highly enough. An unforgettable and unbelievable experience from start to finish.

12/02/2026: A definite must in Galway town. Have the toastie and a creamy Guinness, breakfast of champions! Great craic, welcoming staff, entertaining decoration. Recommend highly 👍🏻

29/01/2026: Good spot good pints sound staff

23/03/2026: Great wine selection and the best mussels I've ever had!

17/03/2026: Very nice experience with the staff and the food was amazing. Must visit for sea food.

09/03/2026: My favourite pub atmosphere in Galway but then it gets too crowded.

04/03/2026: We called in for a couple of drinks before dinner. We loved the trad music. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was deadly. I'd love to have a place like this near home. It was a small but cosyy pub.

17/12/2025: My friends and I has a meal in this restaurant last weekend and the food was sublime...Everything freshly cooked as we waited, the lady serving was friendly and attentive too her customs. Will definitely return..

04/12/2025: Delious meal of black beans, sausage, rice and kale. Filling and hearty. A nice change of pace from traditional Irish pub food.

01/01/2026: One of my favourite places in Galway. Outstanding cheese and accompaniments. It's a regular treat for us. Reasonably priced for the level is quality of the produce. Can't recommend enough!

26/12/2025: What an incredible little shop! Bought some interesting pieces for our Christmas eve charcuterie (and some delicious butter)

28/12/2025: A magical enclave. There are jars and jars of teas to choose from, a selection of pastries that are as beautiful as they are delicious, and cosy seating that includes floor tables and cushions. I wish I had more time in Galway; this would be my poetry writing hideaway.

26/12/2025: Beautiful tea and coffees here as well as being such a place to meet people to chat. Amazing staff and sweet baked goods too.

25/10/2025: Laura Rosso is my favourite place to eat in Galway, the grilled chicken is delicious. The team who run it are lovely and especially Anna is always very helpful 😁🙏

24/10/2025: Visited this restaurant with my family for my birthday dinner, for the first time. Not a bad place, nice and warm. The food sounds good on the menu, looks good in a photo but on the shared platter, the chicken and the steak was very dry and tough, as if it's cooked and frozen then heated up again, like not fresh. The chips and sausage was nice. I would return to give a second chance and try something else💯❤️

17/12/2025: Collected a beautiful cheese bored for the morning of my wedding, went down a treat. Presented beautifully

07/12/2025: Went here two weekends in a row highly recommend it. The atmosphere and food is lovely. The waitress April was so helpful and accommodating, her energy made us feel very welcomed.

05/03/2026: Had a lovely visit to Jemi Lighthouse Cafe, a fully vegan café located close to AIB. It’s a cute and an Instagram-friendly spot with a cozy vibe. I tried the Terryland Reuben sandwich and the Salthill Squash Salad, and both were tasty. The only downside was that the portion sizes felt a bit small for the price. The place was quite busy over the weekend, but we managed to get seats on the high chairs along the window aisle. Overall, it’s a good little spot for a quick vegan snack, and I would recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

06/01/2026: Everything is delicious, original dishes, a spectacular coffee offering and very professional service.