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    Hooked Seafood Restaurant - Butter kissed octopus

    Hooked Seafood Restaurant

    4.5(113 reviews)
    2.3 km
    €€

    What an awesome seafood place! Make sure to make a reservation in advance because this place is…read morepacked. The service was amazing and the decor was nice. We had the crispy salt and pepper squid, the brown bread, and the cod fish and chips. Everything was amazing. The squid and fish were fresh. The bread was homemade and soft. I would definitely come here again.

    Tried twice, succeeded once, to eat here. Made a reservation to get in the second time…read more Unfortunately our group of 4 were sat by the kitchen exit. Too much traffic, glass bottles dropping (crashing) in to a bin. Could've done without that, startling every time someone dropped or threw a bottle in. On to the rest of the experience. We got set very quickly, upon verifying our reservation. Took too long for the server to come around and off us anything. Got our drink order in, drinks cane pretty quickly, bottles of beer and a pour of wines. Food orders got in shortly afterwards, with the wait time not taking too long. Our group ordered the Tempura Prawns, Grilled Hake with mashed potatoes & broccolini, grilled hake with chips & broccolini, seafood linguine. Everything was prepared nicely and tasted quite good. Good volume of food too, nobody left hungry. The service... not that great. Really took away from the overall experience. Not engaging, not explaining dishes, kinda cold! Took multiple tries to get their attention. Not a complete showstopper but could definitely use improvement. Cheers.

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    Hooked Seafood Restaurant - Hooked seating of caucasians in their restaurant vs colored patrons.

    Hooked seating of caucasians in their restaurant vs colored patrons.

    Hooked Seafood Restaurant
    Hooked Seafood Restaurant - BOOL LAH BASE lol idk how to spell it

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    BOOL LAH BASE lol idk how to spell it

    Kai Cafè + Restaurant - Hake

    Kai Cafè + Restaurant

    4.7(102 reviews)
    2.1 km
    €€

    After several nights of pub food, we were ready for something special, and Kai absolutely…read moredelivered. Opened in 2011 by chef Jess Murphy and her husband, Dave, Kai has become one of Galway's most celebrated restaurants. While it doesn't have a Michelin star for fine dining, it has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and Ireland's only Michelin Green Star, recognizing both its outstanding food and commitment to local, sustainable ingredients. What impressed me most wasn't just how delicious everything tasted. Every plate looked like it belonged in an art gallery. We started with the Kelly oysters and Kai's signature Cupla Crab. The crab looked more like a modern sculpture than dinner, and the flavors were every bit as impressive as the presentation. The rainbow carrots may have been the best carrots I've ever eaten. And when a restaurant serves bread as good as Kai's Hapi Bakery loaf with incredible butter, it's easy to fill up before the entrées even arrive. For the mains, Brady's Strip Steak was perfectly charred and incredibly tender, while the signature Black Sole was outstanding. The Andarl pork chop was the only dish that didn't quite reach the same level, as we found it just a touch dry. The oregano potatoes made a hearty side for the table. Dessert finished the evening on a high note. Mum's Pavlova was almost too beautiful to eat, and my Smokey Teeling Whiskey Fudge & Espresso was the perfect ending.

    Kai was hands down one of the best dining experiences in Galway. The farm-to-table concept is had…read morewith every dish. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can tell they take pride in using high-quality ingredients. The menu is short but the options are fantastic. The wait staff were exceptional: friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable without being overbearing. If you're in Galway, I highly recommend going for lunch. The menu is the same as dinner, but the wait is much shorter. You're able to have the same amazing food with a more relaxed experience.

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    Dining room - note chef's names by kitchen windows

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    Set cream with blackberries

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    Blackrock Cottage - restaurants - Updated July 2026

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