I met an old USA ex pat here that's local to Oughterard. She says the food is excellent, but we…read moredidn't partake. Just social drinks with attentive service on this visit.

This was an accidental Gem - it's about the food. We were headed from Galway to Connemara and…read morestopped for food. Walked in... not impressed, sat down, not impressed, ordered food, it was very good. The Fish and Chips was One large clean fresh piece of fish with a strong thin batter not too much, not too little batter. Not oily - not burnt. The chips, (French fries), we're lightly coated and crunchy a very mild seasoning that did not detract but added flavor, no salt required, but could be added. I had the burger, it was great. (Most of the burgers I've had in Ireland have been really good and this one was just as, if not a little better. This is a perfect stop.

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.

The view outside of this place is amazing but the service and food was even better than the…read morestunning sights. We were welcomed right away and taken upstairs where you get to see the water and the pier right away. The menu was one for everyone and with some surprising twists. The service was also incredible with a nice balance of checking in but not overwhelming with quick services to continue on with evening.

My wife ordered the mussels as an appetizer. It came in a large pot that was enough for 4…read more Abundant and delicious! The restaurant was quaint and fill of character!

This place was amazing. The food was delicious, vibes were immaculate. Service was great.read more

The Ivy Cottage is a lovely setting for lunch or dinner. It has indoor and outside seating…read moreavailable. The menu is streamlined, but everything I've had so far has been fresh and delicious. It's popular and oftentimes there is a line to get a table. The staff does their best to seat guests as soon as possible. Note the closing time of 8pm is firm, so be sure to arrive before that. Staff is kind but due to the busyness of the restaurant, service can be scattered or slow, so remember, you're on vacation. Wine and beer available. Parking can be difficult in the area. Allow time to find parking, if you're driving.

Holy COW!!! Linnane's was amazing!! We were craving a nice local and fresh seafood spot on our way…read moreback to Dublin. We looked up some things on the map and this came up! We parked our car across from a field of cows and walked in. There were no tables available really, but they accommodated us in a little counter space against a window which worked out fine! Were started with some special blood orange Oysters, which were local Flaggy Shore and SO fresh and tasty. We also did the seafood chowder and garlic crab claws. They use a Brown Crab I believe, which is kind of like a stone crab that we have in Florida, but served hot. DELICIOUS!! Main course was a seafood pasta and grilled Hake. Both amazing. I can't say enough great things about Linnane's! I would come back here in a heart beat. This was some of the freshest seafood I've had in a long time. They literally have the oysters coming in right there! Highly recommend.

Food was very good. Service was a little slow but very friendly. Did run out of the specials early…read morein the evening.

This is a more relaxed alternative to dining in the Ashford castle (George V dining experience for…read moreexample is much more formal) and this endearing thatched roofed cottage reminds the visitor of a fishing village house with a boat suspended right inside the seating area above the bar The strength is definitely seafood The seafood chowder is very creamy and really quite a substantial appetizer I tried the lobster and prawn risotto which has baby fennel, celery, and Parmesan crisps. I held the panchetta. The saffron is not really visible in the seafood pappardelle but it is also a heavy dish indeed Very creamy (that is definitely the theme!) with mussels, prawns, clams, samphire garlic with estate chilli and lemon cream) The service is prompt, courteous and informed. They are very well versed about the nuances of the dishes on the menu A short walk from the castle if you're staying there, just across the bridge It may help to hold the amount of cream to let the seafood stand on its own a bit in my humble non-expert opinion

We found this restaurant on the grounds of Ashford Castle to be delightful. It's a short walk away…read morefrom the castle itself. Inside you will find a low-key but friendly restaurant that feels rural. They specialize in seafood. I had Langostino. My wife had a pasta dish seafood fettuccine. cocktails were interesting and the wine list was decent.

This was my FAVORITE meal in Galway!…read more It was my first time in Ireland - was visiting for business trip and we stayed in Galway for a few days and got to try several restaurants in the area. This was my favorite restaurant because of the AMAZING seafood. The raw oysters were super fresh and it was fun getting to see the manager show us how to shuck oysters (he used to compete in oyster shucking contest and was ranked pretty high!). The steamed mussels and crab claws were also delicious. Ending the meal with cheesecake was great! The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you are visiting a friend's home for a nice meal. Highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you are in the area and are looking for amazing seafood!

We showed up for an early dinner on Easter Sunday without a reservation. Lucky for us they could…read moreseat us but we would have to finish our meal within 1.5 hours. People after us were directed to the bar for open seating. The seafood chowder was rich and filling. Mixed oyster plate came with three Gigas and three natives (5 years to grow) but we couldn't agree on which was the best. Moran's featured half a dozen different cold platters and we ordered the smoked salmon which consisted of plate sized slices topped with a salad and a scoop of crab. The Marie rose dressing was delicious and made this salad one of our favorites of this trip. Lastly their Irish soda bread was the best we've eaten and wished we could've gotten a loaf to take with us. The good service, great food and eclectic ambiance made for a nice Easter Sunday meal.

Fantastic harbor front pub and restaurant with deliciously fresh seafood, chowder, and well stocked…read morebar. Cozy and warm, turf fueled fireplace which smelled incredible. We sat in the pub and loved every minute. We had the seafood chowder, seaweed hummus, and crab claws cooked in garlic butter. Guinness was poured to perfection. Really good food, great drinks, ambiance with warmth and a harbor view. The service was outstanding. Excellent spot to revive after a drive on the sky road. Slainte!

Excellent food and hospitality. In busy season you may have to wait a little longer. Well worth the…read morewait A classic seafood house

The food was great! One of the best fish and chips that I have had. The fish was I believe beer…read morebattered COD no fishy taste. The fish was very fresh. We had some calamari as well no fishy taste very fresh and big chunks. The salad was fresh. The service was good they stayed on top of everything and no complaints. The facility was quite very low noise and was a picture perfect Irish pub. I didn't see any seating at the bar but may have missed it.

Excellent experience! We took a scenic route back to Galway, after visiting Connemara National…read morePark, and came across this well reviewed restaurant along the ocean. Lots of seating outdoors, but being it was super windy, it was impossible to eat outside. We were greeted immediately upon entrance. We did not have a reservation and unfortunately all tables with ocean views were occupied. We kinda begged our server for an ocean view table, and she made it happen! A previous reservation had cancelled. We ordered a few drinks and for dinner- beef with mushroom gravy and cod with mussels and potatoes. The cod was absolutely delicious!!! A generous portion on top of potatoes and mussels in a light coconut curry. The fish was not overcooked, but flaky and moist. The beef was juicy and had a lovely mushroom and onion gravy. Chef kisses to both entries!! Service was great with prompt service and friendliness. After dinner, we wandered outside to check out the ocean views, and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the horizon. This restaurant was definitely worth the stop!

Roaming the streets of Galway trying to find a place to eat for our group of 4. Tried other places,…read moreno luck. When we left our apartment, I mapped us to Oscar's as I had read it was a great seafood restaurant. I popped in the door, no reservation, asked about a table. The front person, said, we just had a cancellation, the table is yours! Sweet, great timing. It was busy and buzzing in the restaurant, great vibe! Our server, Ilya, was on us quickly offering g drinks etc. A couple glasses of wine and a couple beers, both were OK. We ordered a couple specials and recommended dishes on the menu. Every dish was amazing. Cooked perfectly, sauces and seasoning was perfect! All aspects of the meal was delicious, cleaned our plates. Very creative seasoning, African influences, unique spices, etc. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant if you can get in.

Phenomenal restaurant in Galway! I wanted to treat my daughter to a special seafood dinner in…read moreGalway and a friend recommended this place. I am so glad they did! First, service was top-notch. We didn't have to wait for anything and our server was pleasant, helpful, and made great suggestions. I started off with oysters. They were the best I have ever had! Better than Maine, NYC, CT or even New Orleans. These blew me away. For dinner we ordered off of the specials menu. My daughter had the Sea Bass with sweet potato and Zhoug. I had the Grilled Aran Lemon Sole. Both were delicate, delicious and expertly prepared. My daughter ordered dessert and a cappuccino, and I had a coffee. This was the only place in all of Ireland that served real cream for the coffee when asked. No place else had cream, so I was in heaven. I have already told all of my friends that when I go to Ireland they have to stop at this place. We have a favorite restaurant in Dublin and now we have a favorite restaurant in Galway.