The best restaurants in Galway

18/01/2026: My husband and I were there yesterday. I ordered the king prawn korma. Horrible. Raw prawns in a sweet sauce. The sauce was kind of bland, like eating raw prawns with pumpkin porridge. Anyway, I had a beer and a flatbread. That was the whole dinner. ((( My husband, who loves Indian cuisine, also wasn't satisfied. But at least his chicken was edible. We won't be coming back!

21/12/2025: There is a large choice on the menu; but it didn't quite hit the standard we were expecting from the reviews. It is the only Indian restaurant we've been to where we had no poppadoms or dips (something we usually look forward to as part of the experience). Instead the starter was rushed out. It had the mint dip and onion with it but both lacked flavour or spice. The mains were ok; but tiny amount of rice for 2 people. Naan bread was nice and fresh. We felt the price was high for what it was and the location (not in the city).

22/12/2025: Love this place! It's always on our list to drop by turning off the motorway! Even post Covid 19 sitting out front or in the rear gardens. Just go once, and you will be back!!!!

23/11/2025: This place is amazing, I stopped there for breakfast. I ordered a sweet mixed fruit with oats and seeds. It was so full filing and so healthy. I enjoyed it and it kept me full all morning. I also had a cup of tea which was badly needed that morning. I enjoyed all of this with a family member. The waiter was a very nice gentleman, he was soooo friendly and helpful. The place is clean and I loved the decoration inside. Highly recommended 👌 👍 excellent service 👏 👌 👍

31/10/2025: Had dinner here recently, I would be a semi regular at this spot. Not sure if it’s been leased out since the last time I was there, as I didn’t see any of the old familiar faces working on the night I was there. What has changed is the introduction of a 10% service charge, which is extremely disappointing to see, none of my other usual spots in Clifden or its surrounding areas have this, so not sure why it’s been introduced here. I wasn’t aware of this until I was paying the bill, it might be on the menu, I’m not sure, but it definitely didn’t apply last time I visited. Probably going to give it a miss for a while, might pop back when the VAT rate gets reduced, see if the service charge still applies. If it does, I’ll be trying somewhere else up the street!

10/10/2025: Lovely calamari, fish and chips. Friendly service. A bit pricey but it was good.

16/10/2025: A lovely place to eat after visiting the entire fjord area. Pleasant atmosphere and attentive, efficient staff. The menu may not be extensive, but the sandwiches are delicious and the Guinness, as always, is exceptional. There are plenty of tables and a large outdoor terrace, and everything is very clean. Easy parking nearby. 100% recommended.

04/10/2025: We parked in town and had a great night here speaking to the owner between waves of groups coming through. Definitely the best Irish coffee we’ve had and the best craic of our trip thus far.

26/09/2025: Really really fab restaurant. Staff, food and ambience were all ten out of ten. Came here with a group and Sandra and all her staff looked after us to no end. The food was just perfect. Very much hope to be back. Thank you so much :) <3

26/09/2025: After one too many toasties I treated myself to a proper dinner and had the chicken dish. It was so delicious. I couldn’t get enough of the sauce that was with it. Amazing.

16/12/2025: Lovely place. Grabbed a coffee and homemade cake. All very delicious.

10/12/2025: Lovely cafe. Lots of bits and bobs to look at, and buy. Like prints, crackers, hampers and wine. Had a chai latte and a bagel (so fresh!). Warm and welcoming. I like that they have a few kids books on the shelf. Those little things really help parents.

04/12/2025: Colin and staff are always very friendly and helpful. Great coffee and food.

29/10/2025: Great atmosphere, excellent service, and great coffee.

26/12/2025: Stopped in for seafood chowder, not to be missed if visiting Roundstone.

07/12/2025: Just stopped by for a coffee since the kitchen was closed and ended up having the best Irish coffee of the whole trip. The vibe was so cosy that we actually hesitated about heading late to our hike just to try the food… but we didn’t have the patience 😄

14/01/2026: It was very nice. Thank you. Chris

04/01/2026: This is a late review- we ate here 2 years ago. it was the best food we had in Ireland. And so cute. We rode bikes from the boat doc to the other end of the Island (here), in the pouring rain. It was really fun. We were dressed for it. Still cold though. Had warm soup and delicious hot meal. They have gluten free food! I have celiacs and was so happy!

28/09/2025: Food great staff fantastic and breathtaking views what more can one want

10/09/2025: Beautiful island, lovely hotel, the warmest of welcomes. Delicious food. A joy +++ Highly recommended.

03/09/2025: Absolutely amazing little gem. We stopped here on our way through and it was absolutely amazing. Very good value for money, amazing cakes, scones and exquisite crepes. The name tells it all, its small and cosy and has loads of character. The coffee was amazing and the service was absolutely top notch. Would 100% recommend to anyone passing through or staying in Athenry.

25/08/2025: We stopped here on the way back home from Westport and I have to say one of the best cafes I have been to. Coffee massively on point it was epic hot chocolate epic and a special request for an iced chocolate was not problem. The crepes were out of this world I had the streaker wife had the nookie and the kids had the ham and cheese all were amazing and the boss lady and locals in the cafe were so nice and welcoming. Definitely recommend stopping here if you're ever in athenry I know we will be back

05/08/2025: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Food & Friendly Service! Popped in for collection and was really impressed. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The food was ready on time and absolutely delicious — the kebab was juicy and full of flavour, the chips were perfectly cooked, and the pizza was spot on with a crispy base and tasty toppings. Great value and great service — will definitely be back!

05/08/2025: Brilliant Pizza and Super Friendly Staff! Hands down one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a while — fresh, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. The crust was just right, and the toppings were generous without being over the top. What made it even better was the service — the staff were genuinely friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and easy. Great food, great people — definitely coming back!

18/12/2025: Best place to get food in ballinasloe

28/10/2025: Excellent service. Friendly staff.

15/12/2025: Went out for dinner with family. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered.

16/09/2025: Located in the middle of Clifden, this is a pleasant and cozy restaurant with very friendly, polite, and professional staff. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We were very well taken care of. After dinner, you can go to the hotel pub without going outside, which has a great atmosphere.

17/01/2026: Really enjoyed the food and drinks, staff was lovely!!

25/11/2025: Just grabbed a Guiness, It was a great little pub