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    Oscars Seafood Bistro

    4.7 (109 reviews)
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    Intimate
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    1/4 dozen Oysters
    Lalala L.

    Overall - 3.5/5 Service - 4/5 Ambience - 3.5/5 Food - 3/5 Value - 3.5/5 The food was just so so. Sauce was too strong overall and could not really enjoy the taste of the seafood. The oysters were too small. Servers were friendly.

    SeeingElvis K.

    Lovely, intimate space with absolutely top-notch seafood, beautifully prepared. Excellent service. Best meal we had in Galway by considerable margin.

    The oysters were perfect!
    Katie G.

    The food at Oscar's was fantastic. Oysters, monkfish, and the fish of the day. Perfection! We only had water to drink. We were parched. My only slight complaint would be the service. It wasn't bad, per se, but it was not warm and friendly. Luckily, however, we were seated next to a very warm and friendly bunch of older gentleman. They were absolutely in love with their meals and their wine selection. They made the experience more fun.

    Raw and steamed oysters
    Christina C.

    Amazing restaurant just across the bridge from Quay Street. This area is super popular and it completely transforms at night to a really hip outdoor dining area. We got here right around the time they opened, so there was no wait. But by the time we left things were packed! We ordered a half dozen of raw oysters, half dozen of steamed oysters, the monkfish with mussels, and the lobster spaghetti. Everything was fantastic! My favorite was probably the monkfish, it was very tender and went really well with the sauce. Highly recommend coming here for dinner when you're in Galway!

    Fresh local oysters with house special ginger Tabasco sauce were a jumping jack mouth surprise I will try at home! We also had the potted brown crab, scallops and blue cheese and pear and the Hake all divine! The staff is knowledgeable and professional with warmth and good stories. Overall 5 stars This place is a gem!!!

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    4 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    7 years ago

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

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

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    8 years ago

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

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

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    The Plaice had a very full flavor of lemon and although the fish is slightly more dense than the hake it was perfection.

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    4.5(113 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    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.

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    Kirwans Lane Restaurant - Housemade brown bread and Pinot Grigio

    Kirwans Lane Restaurant

    4.5(48 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    Located in the Latin Quarters off a little side street. My husband and I taxied from our hotel…read morewhich 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.

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

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    Kirwans Lane Restaurant - Interior of the first floor back tables.

    Interior of the first floor back tables.

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    Table of food

    Kirwans Lane Restaurant - Entrance to restaurant.

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    Entrance to restaurant.

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