Located in the Latin Quarters off a little side street. My husband and I taxied from our hotel which made it easier to enjoy some cocktails. We didn't have reservations but the restaurant was able to seat us at the bar. For drinks, it's wine and beer. They do have some liquor. Reading previous reviews highlighted an amazing cocktail, but the manager said they do not serve cocktails. They can do things like gin and a bottle of tonic. We opted for a bottle of Riesling. We started off with complimentary soda and Guinness bread and butter. You could taste the freshness! My husband and I ordered the seafood chowder. One of our favorites in Ireland. For dinner, my husband ordered the seared tuna which was a special for the evening. I ordered the pan seared seabass. Our meal came with a side of potatoes too. His seared tuna was so good! There was calamari along with a vegetable. My seabass was so good. It came with potatoes and corn. Most fish we have come across in Ireland was fried so it was nice to have so many pan seared options. The dessert menu looked great but we were pretty full. I took a peek just in case. Chill vibes which is way different compared to the rowdiness of the Latin quarters. read more

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Loved all the food here. It's a little tricky to find in the alleyway. Cute tables inside and out. Outside they have heat lamps. Service was friendly and nice. Ordered the oysters loved. Sea bass was very tasty. Caesar salad very good. read more

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On a solo trip in a foreign country usually a double whammy of isolation. However, the weight staff and management at Kirwans give me my own set up at the upstairs bar and allowed me to get the laptop out to check on some communications back in the states. I was easily distracted by a Spanish white wine. Food was excellent. I started with the salmon and prawns, which had an amazing tomato base sauce on top of it at all complemented each other very well. I had the baked hake and potatoes. They were a win and a win! Given the opportunity of a return trip to Galway, this is one of my stops read more

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I am allergic to seafood, but was with a group that wanted to check out Kirwans. I don't know whether this was a special on the menu, or they just gave it out for folks who are vegetarian (I'm not, just didn't want a big steak at lunch) -- but I ended up with a delicious vegetable risotto. I remember it being delicious -- but to be honest, once the sticky toffee pudding made it to the table, I didn't remember or notice much else. I'd never had STP before and am wondering now why my parents hated me and never introduced me to it (probably because I would've insisted on it for 3 squares a day...). Delicious, with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream because, well, sugar. Really nice little space in Galway -- great for taking a break after walking around. read more

Kirwans Lane Restaurant - STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING. Should really be listed as a main course... - Seafood Near Me - Galway, G

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Loved we ran into this place. What a find in Galway. Service was friendly and great suggestions. read more

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Just my wife and I stopped in without a reservation and were quickly seated in the bar area. Our waitress was a young blonde mixologist in training and she made the most amazing Pornstar Martini's. The Charcuterie Board was fabulous, especially the prosciutto and goat cheese. Great decor and vibes with good music playing. Super sweet waitress staff, and highly recommend this place. read more

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What a weird experience. It was the last night of our vacation in Ireland. We wanted to go to a place for Irish music but we also hoped for another bowl of Irish seafood chowder before we left. We have had wonderful seafood chowder all over Ireland. My husband went in to ask if we would be able to sit at the bar for some chowder later in the night and they said yes. So we went to another place for the music and came back here for the chowder. When we walked in, they sent us to the upstairs bar, which was fine but we felt like we were treated differently (lower) for wanting chowder at the bar. We also ordered a gambas appetizer and I ordered a cider - a local Galway cider- the last of our trip. It was an odd overall experience. It took quite a while for someone to acknowledge us. We felt like we were treated differently (poorly- even though they had no idea of our background - we can more than afford a place like this). The chowder also ended up a disappointment. The broth was thin but fine. There were what appeared to be slices of smoked salmon in it instead of chunks of fresh fish. It was probably the worst seafood chowder of our trip. The gambas dish was a play on Spanish gambas Pil Pil and it was fine. If you are looking for a friendly laid-back place to take in some Irish seafood, go somewhere else. We quite liked Hooked- go there instead! read more

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Wow. What can I say? The best lobster risotto I've ever had. Everything else was awesome too, which explains why they are busy at 10:00 pm on a weeknight. Reserve early! read more

Great service. Delicious food. We had to sit outside because it was so busy but it was a nice place which seemed not to cater to tourists. Off the beaten path. read more

Superb! After a very wet day in Ireland and while staying at a less than ideal hotel, I really wanted a delicious hot meal. And Ireland, in general, has great seafood. I had no reservation. They squeezed me in at the gorgeous marble bar. Each dish was really beautiful and so flavorful. I really enjoyed the prawns. The staff were all so friendly. I was grateful to have had a wonderful meal. Perfection! read more

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The restaurant was tucked out of the way but a great getaway from the rain and cold. They asked if we had reservations but we were still seated as this was just a brief stop through town. I wish I gotten more pictures but I'm in vacation mode. My wife got the seafood chowder which was a healthy portion and delicious. I got the Linguine with clams and mussels. It was so fresh and delicious. read more

Kirwans Lane Restaurant - Linguine with mussels, shrimp and clams. Absolutely delicious!!! - Seafood Near Me - Galway, G

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One of my favorite seafood spots in Galway. My boyfriend and I did not have a reservation but they were able to still accommodate us a little later in the evening which was great. I recommend the prawns and muscles as starters. We also really enjoyed the fish and the beef as our mains. They have a wonderful wine list to choose from. This spot is perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. If planning to go on the weekend, a larger group or would like to eat at a specific time, I would recommend having a booking. read more

While in Galway, I read that they have their own oysters, and knew I needed to try. Asked a couple local bartenders where to go and they said Kirwans. The place was busy, but I like sitting outside, so that worked in my favor. The soup of the day was potato leek, so being in Ireland, I ordered that too. The soup was fully pureed, so different from many of the U.S. varieties, but the flavor was good. The oysters were really meaty with deep cups. I'm so glad I tried them. read more

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Excellent evening of dining being blessed with a cancellation and filling at the upstairs bar ! Seafood chowder , mussels and closure with crème brûlée read more

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we really liked this place. we got there last minute and had to eat outside otherwise this could be 5 star. the inside looks very nice and would've made it a more memorable experience. but the food was very good. service was good. make a reservation before you go read more

I really liked this place and the friendly staff. We were promptly seated and the server helped me pick out my dinner because there were so many choices. Just as a tip this place is dark and probably not the best for large groups. We started with a soup of the day which was a seafood like bisque. It also had a drizzle of pesto. We ordered the 10oz steak which was served with broccolini and a potato wedge. Very flavorful and cook to our liking. We also ordered the sea bass that was pan fried and served with a pan fried fish cake (like a crab cake). Both dishes were wonderful and tasty. read more

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This is a wonderful restaurant with high quality food and excellent, creative dishes. My husband had the black sole with samphire and I had Hake with risotto. Both were delicious. We went with the talented waiter's recommendations and were so glad we did. Make sure to put this restaurant on your list if you are in Galway City! read more

Went down a small alleyway got hit by a pigeon but we finally made it to this restaurant. It's small and cozy it's so beautiful to sit in and look at. I got a small thing of the muscles and it was perfect to fill me up. I also got the fish and chips. The fish was a little soggy but I did enjoy the tempura kind of fry on it. Chips were delicious. The wait staff was super nice but some of them were on their phones so I kind of charged me out of my peaceful relaxing time in the restaurant. read more

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Service was great. Seated right away on a Saturday night without reservation. We had oysters and mussels. So good.

Best restaurant in Galway! Have not ordered anything that wasn't great. Highly recommend the mussels. The very best I've ever haf

The beat. Fresh Galway oysters. Hale and Sea Bas were excellent. It's worth it. A hidden gem in Galway. The freshest seafood around.

Not bad, not great but worth the try. Had the fish and chips and they were pretty good. Friendly service. Lots of locals.

I really wanted to dive I to the Galway seafood scene and this was a great place to do so. I came by for lunch. The food was tasty and fresh. Service was also really great. I would recommend it to anyone in the area read more

Kirwans Lane Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Galway, G

Our final meal in Galway was at Kirwans Lane Restaurant. From the moment we entered the door, the superb service began. Every bite of our food was pure perfection. Want to experience fantastic seafood? Make your reservations and enjoy! read more

What a delightful place off, just an extension off of quay street. Stopped in here for lunch after a recommendation from a local bartender. The ambience inside screams romantic date night, but still conservative enough for a power lunch meeting. Sat at the bar & ordered a local craft cider (aka, the adult version of apple juice, refreshing, crisp, & enough to get a 100 lb chick tipsy on an empty stomach) & their seafood chowder, buttery, perfect mixture of broth/chowder to seafood ratio. Stop in if you're touristy'ing the area & a crave a good meal. read more

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Just around the corner from our hotel (The Residence) super convenient and away from busy street noise. Excellent food and service. read more

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My fiance and I set out to find a special restaurant for us and our sponsors to celebrate our wedding back in 2018. As a coeliac I thought I may have some problems but believe it or not the very first restaurant we visited (Kerwins) ticked every box. The food, staff and the little extras on that evening made our wedding day so special. The food was out of this world and needless to say we have been back for our anniversary and taken many friends there for meals since. It may be a wee bit pricey but to me the standards would have to take a major drop fot it not to be worth the extra few euros. read more

Absolutely wonderful food! The braised ribs were amazing!!! I ordered the salmon and my boyfriend ordered the sirloin and we were both in love. The creme brûlée was very good! Definitely a must try!!! read more

I emailed this message to the restaurant the morning after our visit and after 48 hours received not even an acknowledgement so I've decided to share the content for others. I visited your restaurant with my husband and two adult children. The experience got off to a great start as we ordered a bottle of wine, oysters and prawns (recommended by the person who took our order (there were a few helping with drinks, water, etc.). Our starters arrived quite fast and they were spectacular. Then we waited....and waited...and waited even more. We saw several tables seated after us complete their meals before we had ours. Not once did anyone come by to see our wine and water was empty. When the food arrived, it was good but we were so disappointed by the lack of concern or attentiveness that it took away from the meal and our evening overall. We certainly can't envision a reason to return or recommend to others I am sorry to say. read more

Arguably our best meal in Ireland; being in a port/fishing town, it seemed logical to track down some good seafood. We felt very successful. Choosing to eat outside (another mild evening provided by a heat wave), our starters (especially calamari served aside a mild curry sauce - perfectly balanced...and their seafood chowder - a must when you are in Ireland - was the best we had on our trip) and wine got us off to a great start. My sea bass (felt like I was served most of the fish!) was fantastically fresh, and prepared with that in mind. Would definitely come back if we wanted a solid, reasonably priced seafood meal. read more

Nice restaurant. Small and cozy. Food good. Service good. Relatively expensive. The highpoint was their very delicious flourless chocolate cake. read more

Our hotel recommended Kirwans Lane and one other restaurant as options for our first night in Galway. We walked by both and chose Kirwans based on the posted menu and location. While the other option may have been very good, we could not have been more pleased with our selection of Kirwans. The restaurant is a nice size - not too large - and the service was attentive and very pleasant. The menu was sufficiently large and diverse to satisfy most tastes. We enjoyed the mussels with ample quantity in the smaller portion for the two of us plus... The seafood chowder was outstanding - rich and creamy but balanced and delicious with a nice amount and assortment of fin and shell fish. For main courses, my wife had the Fresh Papaerdelle Pasta which she said was among the best she'd ever eaten! I had one of the fish specials which was delicate and wonderful. We shared a bottle of Sancere which paired beautifully with our meal. No room for dessert. Overall, a five-star experience. read more

This place is fabulous! I'm not one who posts, but felt compelled to do so. My husband and I both had specials; he had the scallops (with roe attached, testament to their freshness) and I had the hake with fresh pappardelle. Wow. Both were prepared perfectly. Also, the chef amended the one dessert special to accommodate my husband's dairy allergy - warm carrot cake with mixed berry sorbet - and it was off the charts. Great service, nice small wine list, outstanding flavor. Highly recommend!! read more

Stopped here for dinner while staying a couple of days in Galway. The place is nice and very near to the city night life, the atmosphere is classic and romantic. Low lights and ambient music. It's a bit pricey but the menu is definitely offering some nice dish.We tried the mussels, with coconut and curry and I have to say I found them very tasty.We tried also one of the evening specials , wild peasants croquette that we really enjoyed as well. Raccomended if you find yourself in the area looking for something more. read more

Starting with the local oysters, they were plump, pleasant texture, and perhaps some of the saltiest liquor I've ever experienced. And I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay. They we're fantastic. I would get them again in a second. I had the linguine with mussels, clams, and shrimp. Again, it was fantastic. Light, pleasant sauce, and the clams were the highlight. Wife had the salmon which I tasted, and I'm not certain either of us could move on to the next item on the menu, even though there's no reason to expect anything but a delight. The service was what I have found to be typical across Ireland. Fine service up to the point your entree arrives. Then I think you could have a heart attack and no one would notice. Maybe it's me. Can't miss dining experience if you love local seafood. read more

Ate here for dinner and it turned out to be the best meal we had in Ireland. Great seafood and excellent service, all at reasonable prices. Dinner with cocktails for the two of us was slightly more than 100 euro, which is on par with nice restaurants that we frequent. read more

If you're looking for a little more upscale (which I was) this is a very good spot. The service was terrific and the food was some of the best I'd had in the area. Prices are fair and location is great read more

Down a side street next to all the fun night life, this seafood resto is a gem. The menu was interesting and i enjoyed that they had local food. They only serve beer or wine. read more

We picked Kirwan's when we arrived in Galway last night at 20:30. I had the large Connemara mussels in lemon grass, coconut milk, and curry. I love mussels and I've had them many times in many places. The mussels here were among the very best. The sauce was spectacular. read more

hands down the best meal we experienced in all of ireland. extremely fresh, flavorful seafood with exceptional service and upscale but cozy atmosphere. we ordered: (starters) seafood stew shrimp with garlic herb butter sauce sautéed crab with clam sauce main entrees: lamb shank special linguini with clams and langoustine a must-try if in galway... avoid the tourist traps on the main street at all costs! read more