The best restaurants in Galway

04/05/2026: Wonderful gem with delicious food and a great staff. The seafood is fresh with local options, while the steak is Irish beef and cooked to perfection. The servers were a seamless team, with a special appreciation for Megan. We would definitely return.

04/05/2026: The food was extra delicious, everything we ate was perfect and tasty. Fish and chips was the best we've tried in Ireland, and goat cheese salad top! Ambient is very nice and comfy. But the best of all place was our host Bea, we wish you to have luck that she serves you. She is the reason that whole experiece was even better🫶 Place is not expensive at all, 2 drinks per person, 7 meals and few sides were about 35€/person

14/10/2025: Great cafe with a very chill atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious 😁

14/10/2025: Very nice cafe, good atmosphere and warm welcome. Hearty and very good breakfast as well as drinks.

06/04/2026: I’m about to explode from how much food we ate but I couldn’t stop myself because it was just so good. Highly recommend!

05/04/2026: Great food , big portions , friendly service A real find in Galway

17/04/2026: Really friendly and helpful server. She offered suggestions and answered questions. Tasty food on small sharing plates. Really liked the arancini and leeks and dumplings and sweet potato hummus. Chips were good, but would be better with a fun sauce like the other dishes have. Many drink options for cocktails and wine.

15/04/2026: Delicious food, beautifully cooked and presented very well. We had dinner and found the staff very knowledgeable about the menu and confident in recommending a good wine pairing. The choice of complimentary still or sparking water is a nice touch that other restaurants could learn from. The bavette with pavé potato was perfectly cooked and had a delicious crust. Ceviche was very fresh although would have been nicer if the fish was thinly sliced rather than diced and the chilli could have been toned down a notch or two for my liking. Service overall was unobtrusive, efficient and considered. The view out to the working dock was interesting and added to the bustling atmosphere. I felt more attention is needed to table presentation however. Either the wood needs to be spotless with no off putting paw marks or stickiness or table clothes or nice place mats should be used. Overall impression was good and we felt it was good value for the standard of food served.

17/04/2026: Enjoyed an afternoon here with pints, friends, & traditional Irish music on a Sunday afternoon. Seems to be a place for both locals & visitors alike.

10/04/2026: The bar is known for its local music scene. The ground floor houses a rather rustic bar, while the first-floor room is where the events and evening live music take place. You have to be quick, especially on weekends; doors open around 6:15 pm, and half an hour later the room is packed. We were hoping to experience the local pub atmosphere, but the place was mostly filled with tourists (including us). The music was nice, but not quite what we had in mind.

05/04/2026: Great vibe, great atmosphere, gets a bit crowded but most places do, very nice people.

04/04/2026: My friend and I stopped at Monroe's for lunch. We were blessed with the appearance of Remi, a friendly giant, who patrols the pub & check on guests (and their plates sometimes haha). The pub itself has a good atmosphere and very interesting signed posters on the ceiling! It was busy, but not chaotic busy. The staff was super friendly. We both ordered beef burgers, which were really really tasty, and of course, a pint of Guinness. We have also noticed the place hosts many gigs and other events, which is awesome!

09/04/2026: The pub is very rustic and exactly as one would typically imagine it.

08/04/2026: Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant truly delivers a top-notch experience that perfectly blends a warm, welcoming atmosphere with exceptional food and service. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with genuine hospitality and a cozy, authentic pub vibe that makes you feel right at home.

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.

04/04/2026: A great place that was perfect for us when it was pouring rain. Maik and Julie were fabulous and genuinely warm as our servers. The beer was delicious and the atmosphere was very cozy with a fireplace. We ordered a platter with fries, wings, wontons, and a spring roll, which was easily enough for two people and cost about €12. Cash only! The afternoon cost us about €40 in total (one platter and four beers).

31/03/2026: Great experience! The service was perfect and the atmosphere was really great. Lots of fun jokes on the wall and sport on the TVs.

23/03/2026: Fantastic cheese and excellent advice. An absolute must on any visit to Galway!

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!

05/05/2026: We went there because it said it was dog friendly online, got there they said a dog wasn't allowed we had a quiet border collie.

04/05/2026: Friday, with music playing. A large pub with a great atmosphere, a must-visit. Yes, it's noisy, but worth it. They even had a pizza stand inside.

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.

25/03/2026: I recently had a Full Irish breakfast at the Hyde Hotel in Galway, priced at €18.50, and found it to be fairly average for the cost. While the presentation initially seemed decent, it was disappointing to discover that the 5 or 6 rashers—hidden beneath the bread—were undercooked and really didn’t feel properly prepared. Overall, the experience didn’t quite justify the price. Service was good, albeit a slightly long waiting time.

24/03/2026: We went from pub to pub and nothing was really quenching my satisfaction. I enjoyed the Guinness but wanted more. I heard about this place so walked in without a reservation with hubby. Everyone was nice and we got a cute table right away. Ordered a flight of Irish gin and loved the experience! Bartender came and explained each in detail and then later made me an amazing drink no longer in the menu with rose petals and lemon sweet foam! It was Amazing! We ordered the spicy sausage pizza and mezze appetizer with hummus and nothing was left. We leave Galway tomorrow but everyone was so nice wish we could go back.

25/11/2025: Cosy and reasonable prices, friendly staff 😀

18/11/2025: Lovely vibes and costumer service!!!