The best restaurants in Galway

07/07/2026: Have stayed in the Shearwater a few times over the years on our staycations from Cork. Can never fault this hotel. Rooms are spacious, clean and have everything you need. I particularly love the swimming pool and the fact it is so easily accessible. A big thank you and shoutout to the restaurant as we hadn't booked on a Sunday night, which was busy as Jimmy Buckley was playing, but they accommodated us. Also a lovely gesture was the maître de handing me two lovely cushions for my back as I nursed a 34 week bump! The food was also great. Highly recommend the Shearwater and no doubt we will be back soon with another guest in tow ☺️

11/06/2026: I was very impressed with the staff & hotel facilities, the bar food was good also

10/05/2026: A group of 26 of us had a fabulous night in the hotel. We booked in for a set menu meal and there were only compliments for the food and staff.

10/05/2026: You need to stay here!! The family that owns and runs this hotel is amazing! We also had the best meal of our trip to Ireland here! Can't wait to come back some day!!

17/08/2026: Food: we ordered the jumbo butterflied prawn for starters & the lamb kebab. The butterflied prawn was tasty enough but it wasn’t all prawn there was a lot of a a unusual batter, the lamb kebab was on the chewy side (most definitely not melt in the mouth) as described. Mains: butter chicken it was very nice actually creamy & not so heavy. Chicken Korma was way too sweet I left half of it as it was more like a dessert. To drink I had the elderflower spritz (too much tonic & zero taste of elderflower) Service: it was really good, very attentive, polite & good service. Atmosphere: very nice & well decorated & clean.

15/08/2026: We stumbled upon this place while passing through and were very pleased with the service and the food. The lamb sag and prawn biryani were excellent. The portions were generous. If you're not very hungry, it's best to share!

08/06/2026: Cracking stay here. Lovely staff, beautiful location, and amazing food. Beautiful antiques everywhere, plus stunning artwork in rooms and communal areas. Someone has invested a lot of time and effort putting it all together. Obviously a labour of love, fair play. Comfiest bed l have ever slept in btw.

14/05/2026: Sorry Chef,go easy on the salt,people will salt it to their own liking 👍 beautiful place normally lovely food and plenty of it,

22/08/2026: The food is incredible, very tasty

11/08/2026: Great coffee and friendly staff

08/08/2026: Lovely seafood chowder here in the sunshine! It was honestly delightful

08/05/2026: People will talk to you and you go home having met new friends

31/03/2026: Great bar amazing beer garden Great entertainment weekly Lovely friendly people working there.

12/07/2026: Excellent service and staff. Best pint in Athenry

24/06/2026: Had a great time here getting to know the locals. Good banter 🍻

23/05/2026: Absolutely gorgeous food. So friendly atmosphere and the waiting staff were brilliant. Would give more stars if it were possible.

23/07/2026: The burger was undercooked Chips were definitely not cooked correctly

20/07/2026: Alex is an absolute gentleman. My order was missing a few items, so the next time I went into Supermacs I was genuinely blown away by his generosity making up for the previous error. You really don't see this kind of service anymore. Couldn't recommend the restaurant enough.

19/09/2026: Ideal for those on the Motorway. Located at the junction of the motorway and N83, formerly N17. Great for lunch or a quick snack. Free parking throughout the N17 Business Park. Very easy to find as it is clearly visible from the Motorway.

25/07/2026: Lasagne was terrible.Chowder was even worse.Never again

18/07/2026: We stayed at the claregalway hotel from 6th /10 July with our 2 grandchildren in a family room. First impression on arrival was 10/10. Rooms were, spacious, spotless and comfy beds. The food in the restaurant was absolutely beautiful with a great choice on the menu. We actually stayed on an extra night,,the good weather was a " bonus" . And now to the staff:--::as I didn't get all their names though, Lucy, Niamh and Alba on reception were, pleasant and helpful. Carlos in the restaurant was very efficient and a great personality. Daniel and Rion from the " kids club" were cheerful and always smiling, although I think they were glad to see Grace and Jake go home lol 🤣 they had their " heads fried" 🥺.I would definitely stay here again,and highly recommend it especially for families 🎊🥳🎉

07/06/2026: In general not a bad place just a few issues for starters no cash accepted at reception so there go legal tendor!!! Food,service & our Waiter Donal was excellent.. sink not working right in bathroom, a few cleaning issues!! Coweb etc..nite stay...kids playing on corridor at 11pm rang reception but nothing achieved as it started again at 11.30pm.. Breakfast ...again food good just cold plates..& waitress keep clearing table while people were still eating not good rule of hotel standards I thought?? 😒

24/07/2026: Great spot! Staff were very friendly and helpful! 😃

11/06/2026: As always - food was yummy. Lovely pub. Highly recommended 👌

19/08/2026: Smells like piss inside and they are loud late,I used to live next door, other that that they're great.Ggreat owner to.

01/09/2026: Excellent menu. Excellent food. And they go above and beyond for their canine guests.

03/07/2026: Wonderful experience, beautiful food, Molly was our server, so lovely and helpful