Best seafood I have had in ages. Mussels cooked to perfection served with fish cooked to a delicate finish. Highly recommend this establishment!! read more

One of the most flavorful and inventive restaurants in which I've eaten. Problems: No beers We were waited on by a very inexperienced person who kept us waiting inordinate amounts of time for everything. She couldn't time anything and seemed to forget us much of the time. When we tried to speak with her about this, she was quick to let us know that she did not intend to waitress the rest of her life and was, in fact, a University student. I was surprised that a restaurant that takes such care with its food, would be so careless in its hiring of staff. read more

Absolutely delicious seafood and veggies. Super friendly staff and management. Wish they were closer to where I live(California).

The mussels will put you in a cream coma (in a good way). Add a spritz of lemon and a little coaxing with a fork, and the mussels are tender, meaty and happy to swim in a spoon full of cream. The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive. Many people in there were international visitors such as ourselves, and the close proximity of the tables allowed for polite conversation about past and future travels. As luck would have it, the couple next to us were also from North Carolina and assured us we would not crash our rental car on an Irish highway. (If you see me post a Yelp review after this one, we did indeed make it off the roads alive.) Oscars offers a great menu for early birds who get dinner before 7:30pm: 2 courses for one person for $18.50. My husband had the oysters to start, chilled to perfection and naturally salty. They were presented beautifully and were huge. His main course was the natural chicken served atop mashed potatoes and pesto. I tried a bite and it was some of the freshest pesto I've ever had, and I've made pesto before from our own basil plants. Besides my main course, the mussels, I had the fish cakes, which were light and not overpoweringly fishy. They were breaded in a delicious oatmeal breading. The atmosphere was cute, with lit candles, old cookbooks and photos of fish dishes on the walls. The circusy-tent billows of fabric on the ceiling were interesting. read more

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great food, and service, fried oysters were some of the best I've had unique combinations on all dishes

Saw the reviews on this place while we were in Galway visiting from the USA. I was born and raised in San Francisco CA and thought I knew what good seafood was until I had the food here. Amazing flavors, the fish was ate had been caught 2 hours before we ate it! Superb preparation and presentation with healthy eating in mind. We had a conger and black squid sandwich as well as fantastic oysters and muscles. A full bar, wine and beer. I wish we lived closer as I would return numerous times. read more

We were looking for the opportunity to explore fresh Irish seafood and we found the perfect spot at Oscars. With a rotating menu, it was a challenge to select the best dish. We enjoyed a seafood paella with a mix of local catch and onion remoulade to up the experience. We also enjoyed a rustic Portuguese monkfish on a bed of fresh, local mussels with a tomato base with leaks. We also had a delicious Guinness and tarragene flan with a delicious biscuit and caramel ice cream. On the outskirts of the Latin quarter, Oscar's interior takes you into a seaside fishing hut like decor. We would return and would try everything. read more

I don't care how good the food may be or how popular they say the restaurant is, when one walks in a patron should not be eyed up and down and told they have no space without even a fare there'll. To put this in perspective, we are Americans, well heeled, and quite educated about restaurant decorum. Will NOT be coming back. On the other hand we found Il Vicolo...beautiful table, excellent staff, incredible food. Don't waste one minute at Oscar's! read more

We ate at Oscars on our fourth evening in Galway. This was recommended to us by our Airbnb host. We made a reservation two days in advance. This was a favorite meal on our Ireland trip. We had the fish cakes that were delicious. Yum! I had the hake with sweet potatoes and avocado. It was so good! The ambiance is lovely and the food was great. The staff was friendly, too. I would visit Oscars again and recommend to a friend. read more

Excellent! Don't be put off the the general seediness of some of the accompanying places on this street - it's just a street that has everything from craft beer bars to strip clubs to fast food joints. It's called "atmosphere" :-) Instead, just put the head down and head straight here fi you want good seafood and modest enough prices. Fresh oysters, beautifully cooked fish, all in a nice, cosy restaurant where the focus is on the quality of the fish. There's a printed menu, but as far as I can tell, it's all about the specials that are written on the chalkboards sitting on each table. Always a good sign that they run out of things due to demand (a sign it's fresh and they have limited stock of it) - but there's plenty to choose from. Really enjoyed it and will definitely be back. read more

I wish there were 6 stars because this place is AMAZING! It's not in the heart of where the pubs/night life is, but that doesn't matter because the food makes up for it! (It's also literally a 3 minute walk, so it's not far from the pubs at all.) It's a small restaurant, so I recommend making reservations ahead of time. They offer a selection of fresh catches in addition to their regular menu. We ordered the Seafood Tasting Platter, the 1KG mussels and the coconut shrimp with Japanese noodles - we shared everything and couldn't finish it all! The food was beyond delicious. From the seaweed bread to the sauces that came with each dish, it was one of the best seafood meals I've had (and I come from New England!). The service was also very excellent. Our server made great recommendations and helped with wine/beer pairings. Oh, and if you like local craft beers - they have an awesome selection. All in all, a definite MUST visit when in Galway. read more

Walked in right at 6 without a reservation. They sat us after checking to make sure. The fish of the day menu is a great touch to the general menu. We are an American family (all adults) traveling. We all tell the shimp, hake, fish of the day and chips, mussels and scallops plate. All were DELICIOUS. The service was impeccable and the beer and wine list (as well as pre- and post- dinner cocktails) is great. You will MOST LIKELY need a reservation. Most people who cam after us were turned away because there was no room. Dishes were around €25. Highly recommended to seafood lovers while in Galway. read more

I'd come to oscars just for the nice man that talked to us alone, and for his recommendations. But the seafood is so fresh I think long john silvers caught it that morning read more

Hands down the best restaurant in Galway if Seafood is your thing. Reservations are a must. Creative, delicious. Oysters fresh daily. Attentive staff. Good wine list. read more

LOVE this place! Amazing fresh seafood! 5 of us went here on a Saturday. We all chose from the daily specials and no one was disappointed - gorgeous food and generous portions. The chocolate pudding for dessert was stunning - very filling, so perfect for sharing. Next time I'm in Galway I'll be going back! read more

Great little place and the best meal we've had in Galway. Everything is locally sourced and delicious.

This reviews is coming way too late. My husband and I were honeymooning in Ireland and Scotland in September 2015 and we spent a couple of days in Galway. I searched on the internet for a restaurant and I found Oscars. The good reviews it has, they are all earned. I still remember today what we ate there. My husband is still talking about the seafood chowder as the best meal he has ever had in his entire life. read more

The seafood chowder was awesome! So full of seafood and a great taste. I had one of the many catches of the day... A duo of cod and turbot. Very tasty. read more

Oscars is an excellent seafood restaurant in Galway. Their prix fixe menu can't be beat and is a tremendous value. They serve unique and under-fished seafood. I love trying new things and gave the Sweaty Betty a go - it was delicious. I ate there twice and the service was great both times. I highly recommend if you're in the mood for seafood. read more

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"No Complaints and well deserved spot on TA and Yelp" Anyone that can make humble ray into a tasty main knows what they are doing. From our cava to wonderful sushi starter and divine desert this was a lovely meal in nice spacious surroundings. A fitting end to our stay in Galway. The waitresses were lovely and genuine. Highlight sushi of the day and the ray oh and thr creme brule read more

Great atmosphere and amazing fresh caught daily fish. A must stop. A step up from eating average food on the go. Also in a nice location to easily walk into a pub for a pint of Guinness after or to stroll and enjoy the night life. read more

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Great prawn and amazing seaweed milk pudding! The sole with grapes was also very tasty. Go early or make a reservation since this restaurant tends to get very crowded. We tried to walk in but had to come back the next day. It was well worth it though. read more

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Good and service were good. My favorite part of the meal was the bread and oysters. The fish was ok, red overcooked for the hake and haddock. read more

Best seafood ever! My husband doesn't even like oysters and he liked these. Irish lobster for the win! Every course was great. For non-seafood lovers, the steak was great too. Server was 100% on top of it, restaraunt had a nice atmosphere and was clean. Highly recommend! read more

This place far exceeded expectations. The casual but refined decor is a perfect atmosphere for any group/occasion: couples, family friendly, there was even a Hen party there (yes a well-behaved one ;) Start with the avocado/salmon appetizer. Awesome flavors, texture, presentation - literally everything most of us look for in a starter - highlight of the night. Both of us had special fish entrees from the blackboard specials, which were great. The wine and service were also top-notch. Definitely will return the next time we're in Galway! read more

My family and I ate here on April 20th at 6:30 local time. We had read all the reviews here, on other sites, and in a few guide books and this little gem lived up to all of the billing. As had been recommended by several reviews across sites we mostly ordered from the chalkboard, but we also needed to get the Galway Bay Oysters. For dinner I had a grilled haddock in a lime sauce. The haddock was cooked perfectly so that the fish was light and not overburdened with any of the sauce (which was also excellent). The oysters were everything I had hoped for. As a group we were in Ireland for a week, but this was the one meal that we had decided to treat ourselves and although it was a bit more on the pricey end, it was not over the top price-wise. We had four entree's, one appetizer salad, two portions of oysters, two beers (Galway Hooker IPA was excellent) , one glass of wine, and two sodas for about 120 Euros + tip. The service was also quite good. We had first attempted to get reservations three months in advance, but they politely asked us to try again only a few weeks out, which we did. As often happens in travel, our timing was not exact and it resulted in us being 30 minutes earlier than expected, but they still accommodate us. After dinner the waitress gave us two recommendations for local live traditional Irish music, which we then went to. If I'm ever back in Galway (and I hope to be) I will return here. read more

The food here was good, and came with a lot of greens! Of the two entrées, the salmon was the less successful. It was a decent piece of fish, but the dish could have used a little more interesting flavors. The monkfish special was better. It can with spicy chorizo and pesto, which went great with the fish and was very tasty. Both entrees came served over mashed potatoes; grains might have worked better, as the potatoes made the dishes feel rather heavy. We also got a bowl of greens - bok choy, broccoli, peas, cabbage, kale, scallions, leeks - tossed in butter, and salt - way too much salt! The décor, with the swooping cloth ceiling was a little odd and can definitely use a refresh. So can the red wine list, although the bottle of Rioja was OK. The pinot noir from Chile was not a good representative of the style. The staff was very friendly. It's also touristy - I don't think anyone in the restaurant was from Galway, or even from Ireland. read more

We had a great dinner tonight! Everything was great and so fresh! Especially the mussels,they were the best! We love Oscars seafood bistro and Galway!! We will come back. read more

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Great experience, the service was amazing and the food was getting better with every course !

Amazing! Just amazing. I'm not even a big sea food fan, but the food was fantastic. You must go.

Recommended by our cab driver, I want to go back tomorrow and relive the entire meal exactly and all over again. The food is fantastic, fresh and filling. The ambiance is cute and the service is great. After a couple of days of pub food in Dublin this was a welcome and delicious change of pace. read more

I come to Galway frequently. I have to been Oscars twice now and both times food, service and atmosphere have been exceptional. Very fresh seafood and a good selection of wine. I would recommend highly. read more

Well worth the walk, but it wasn't really even a walk off the square. I need to save this as one of our favorite meals of the week so that I remember to come next time I'm in Galway. The meal was SPECTACULAR, the wine was good and we loved the small cafe feel. Loved this place! read more

Absolutely wonderful experience. The fresh fish board is a chalk board that guarantees fresh catches because they don't even choose the list until the fish are delivered that day. Some if the best service I have ever experienced. I highly recommend this restaurant. I had the monk fish, which was wonderful. Around the table was cod, fish and chips, and mussels. All were loved, dessert was wonderful too! Must go! read more

Oh my goodness!!! I wasn't prepared to be 'wow'ed like this. The Salmon was spectacular, Monkfish was scrumptious and the atmosphere and service was lovely. A definite must!! read more

Would highly recommend this restaurant. It is rated highly on tripadvisor and it lives up to this. Lovely, genuine staff who managed to seat us at a late enough time. Food is delicious. The sharing platter is great if you want to try a few things! read more

IM DROOLING JUST WRITING THIS REVIEW! So good. Had the lobster and was so sad when I was done. The service was great! The waiter kept his composure even when he saw me licking butter off the lobster shell (the wine was good too). read more

Highly recommend Oscars Sea Food restaurant. The food was superb, all local sea food. Beautiful setting and excellent staff.

Starter was the seafood chowder with TONS of seafood. I had the pollack and john dory - I had never had either. The meal was delicious! The prices reflect the quality of the food. Good wine list too. Oh, the creme brulee was delicious too. Highly recommend! read more

For starters: mussels. Devine. Main dish: seabream. Delicious- and this coming from some one that doesn't care for fish. Service was excellent. Dinner was superb. Restaurant was packed and this wasn't a busy time of year. read more