The best restaurants in Galway

23/10/2025: Unfortunately stopped in and got terribly rude service from our waitress. Don’t know her name, she was of Indian descent. Off the bat she clearly didn’t want to seat us and gave us an odd look when we ordered a water (because we asked for it after she finished taking drink orders). She then proceeded to speak rudely of us behind our backs when we asked for the check even though we could clearly see her doing so. Maybe take the day off if you’re having a bad day instead of taking it out on your guests. Have gotten wonderful service everywhere else we’ve been aside from this spot, so probably just a bad egg with her. Cheers.

22/10/2025: A typical pub on one of Galway's central streets, the restaurant is on the ground floor, and we were seated immediately. For dinner for two, we ordered the soup of the day, beef and Guinness stew, and sautéed mushrooms on the side, and everything was incredibly good. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and the waitresses were very attentive and prompt. We returned the next day for a beer in the bar area, where a live band was playing. A very pleasant experience.

27/09/2025: Best Mexican food in Ireland! If you’re missing home, it’s here for the best food!

24/09/2025: The best Mexican restaurant I've found in Europe. Excellent value for money and quality.

12/10/2025: Just dropped in for food and a pint. I had the fish and chips, reliably good

06/10/2025: Came into town after a long ride from northern Ireland. Exactly what we needed to unwind great food, and beer. Service was also 👌. Will go again possibly tomorrow!

26/09/2025: Lovely staff- thank you! I was left hungry though...! Food arrived, tasted grand but portion size was TINY- and I'd consider myself someone with a very small appetite. To charge €17 for a vegetarian (vegan?) dish and for it to be SO small feels a little bit cheeky.

22/09/2025: By far the best coffee we've had in a long time, and the vegan scones were also delicious. Plus, the staff is very friendly :)

24/06/2025: This place has really good coffee! They also have a unique front door. The interior is quite strange, but I think it fits the Irish trend. I'm glad I was here and I think I'll be back.

24/06/2025: Super nice vibe to this place and staff is very polite and gracious. Had a delicious coffee and a brownie. Was fab!

13/09/2025: Beautiful neighborhood with restaurants

12/09/2025: Very beautiful for photos. Come as a Sunday tourist because it's crowded, very crowded. There are bars, live music outside, and street art. If you come in early fall, bring raincoats because it rains constantly.

01/10/2025: We traveled in a group through Ireland and the room we were assigned was very old.

30/09/2025: Lovely rooms. Very comfortable beds. Food was great. Very very busy. Great music in the bar. Overall excellent

17/10/2025: Friendly staff, great food, low wait time, nice atmosphere

17/10/2025: Delicious food and great service. Also easily took our large party of six with no reservation.

20/10/2025: The food here was great! The fish tasted very fresh, and our waitress, Alison M. was incredible. At the end of dinner, when we asked for other local recommendations, she took the time to write down a well thought out list of near by breakfast/dinner options for the remainder of our vacation. She was a great host and I will definitely plan to come back next time we are in Galway.

14/10/2025: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had my partner’s surprise 40th birthday here over the weekend, and it was absolutely amazing! The venue was perfect for our group of around 50 people — just the right size and such a lovely atmosphere. I was dealing with Niamh in the lead-up, and she couldn’t have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble, and she made the whole planning process so easy. The food on the night was fabulous — the platters were huge and everyone was raving about how good everything was! They even let us bring in our own trad music, which made the night really special. The whole team were so friendly and accommodating from start to finish. I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough for any celebration — we’ll definitely be back!!

26/06/2025: Great selection of stock. Staff are very friendly and helpful

10/06/2025: Nice Yea House and a wide range of flowers and greenary

16/10/2025: Hidden gem. Fresh, innovative flavor combinations, great vibes, and an overall wonderful experience. If you love seafood don't let the lack of online menu or reservations scare you off!

16/10/2025: Really disappointing experience. My partner and I wanted to treat ourselves to a nice meal on a recent trip to Galway and the menu looked ideal. In fairness the starters were both really nice (hence the 2 stars), although they were a bit tight with the crab however it was the main courses that were the biggest let down, in particular with the descriptions on the menu. I ordered the crispy haddock with patatas bravas and it was nothing more than glorified fish and chips. The potatoes were simply small wedges that were bone dry. My partner ordered the scallop gratin with bisque and unfortunately there was very little bisque and no part of the dish could be described as gratin. When the waiter came and I asked if everything was ok with our food, I gave some honest, but very polite feedback and from that moment he became very defensive and his attitude immediately changed. Unfortunately it put a sour end to the meal and we quickly asked for the bill. I wouldn’t return nor recommend.

22/09/2025: Best veg sushi I’ve ever had in Ireland. The miso caramel ice cream is to die for.

15/09/2025: Outstanding food with very warm, generous, and kind service.

29/09/2025: Best seafood chowder I have ever had!!

22/09/2025: Stopped in for lunch. Good food, good service. The local mussels are the star of the show.

13/09/2025: Best food best service best staff, best atmosphere.

28/08/2025: Delicious chowder, excellent piri prawns, and a fantastic club sandwich all served with smiles from friendly staff. Great cocktails as well!! Definitely worth a visit.

01/09/2025: Just back from this Gem of a place. We ordered the Ruspante and A Veggie Calzone . Stunning food, will definitely be back and will be recommending. Staff were super lovely too. Thanks guys and gals !

28/08/2025: Fresh and delicious pizza. Great staff and service!