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    Black Cat

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    Anne L.

    Delicious. If you get one of the sandwiches, I definitely recommend the chorizo add on. The portion was great for lunch. Really comfortable seating and friendly service. Would definitely come back.

    Clam chowder.
    Sarah C.

    I visited the Black Cat while on my solo portion of my Ireland trip - and it was truly a treat! I felt a tad bit under dressed as I stopped in after a full day's worth of exploring Galway. (I was in my traveling gear - tennis shoes, fleece, etc.) It wasn't as though I felt awkward walking in the door, but I immediately wished I was in something cute and sleek. This is a place for dates. Girlfriend chit-chat. The wine and dine area of Salthill. I loved everything about it - ESPECIALLY its branding. Hello - cats! The service was spectacular and they treated me like a princess - continuously checking in and conversing with me about the places worth checking out in Salthill and Galway. I sipped on wine, enjoyed my clam chowder and felt at peace throughout my entire meal. The reason I knew about this spot in the first place was because it was highly recommended by the lady I was staying with through Airbnb. It's basically hugging the Atlantic Ocean, so you can literally take a stroll by the water after your meal. It's perfect. Salthill itself was wonderful and I can't wait to return. And I'll definitely be revisiting the Black Cat.

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    11 years ago

    Excellent Tapas, ambience and service. Better than any we had in Spain. Would highly recommend.

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    Everything was great but would have to say: Scallops and black pud - an oddly good pairing.

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    Ard Bia at Nimmos - Tomato focaccia, brown bread with fennel/thyme/maple butter

    Ard Bia at Nimmos

    4.6(254 reviews)
    2.5 km
    €€

    Very eclectic atmosphere! A little bit rustic and little bit artsy. Service was great and staff…read morewere friendly. The food was great and menu changes depending on time of day. The place can get a little cozy, and there can be a wait. Recommend making reservations.

    Ard Bia was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Galway. The staff here are incredible --…read moregenuinely warm, friendly, and so welcoming from the moment you walk in. The space itself is small and cozy, with just a handful of tables and a private room, which gives it that intimate, tucked‑away feel. I'd 100% go back. They offer two specialty cocktails and a wine list, and while the cocktail selection is limited, the wines are unique and fantastic -- definitely worth exploring. The food was outstanding across the board. The monkfish scampi isn't what you might picture, but it's fantastic -- super crispy and full of flavor. And you have to get the bread: tomato focaccia or brown bread, then topped with the fennel, thyme, and maple butter were all unforgettable. The bavette steak was delicious, and the mashed potatoes were truly out of this world. The sea trout was incredibly fresh; just a heads‑up that the gremolata is spread over the whole dish, so it ends up almost poached in olive oil -- worth noting for anyone sensitive to that, but the flavor itself was excellent. Definitely end the night with the affogato and the shortbread cookies (chef's kiss). Who doesn't like to dunk their dessert? Highly recommend, would absolutely come back.

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    Black Cat - tapas - Updated July 2026

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