In two weeks of eating around Ireland, this was the standout. Great food, great service and great…read moreambiance sitting in the bar area ( which is in several rooms). Where to begin? Every dish we ordered was good: oysters with rhubarb salsa; sweet potatoes/split pea dip with pita; tamarind beef skewers; mushroom dumplings; beet salad and the amazing ceviche. All are small plates perfect for sharing. Everything was excellent though the dumplings were under spiced. One fun note: they sell glasses of mystery wine, high quality wine not listed on the menu and you guess what it is. We had a few! Padraic o conaire, the Irish author that Galway likes to talk about, lived where the restaurant is based now. The rooms are filled with plants and photos; as well as jars of liquor being infused for future cocktails. Reservations are mandatory but not too hard to get in the bar. We compared menus and actually preferred the bar menu. It's pricey but a great evening

Cute friendly place on the water with excellent service - boy are they busy there! I'm not sure…read morewhere the kitchen is because there was food coming from all directions! I wish I could give Ruibin 5 stars but the items we ordered were not all 5 star items although I'd go back for the seafood ceviche alone and just eat that and the tomato salad and call it quits. - bread and butter provided at no charge were excellent - 5/5, soft chewy bread with a nice crust - sweet potato and split pea puree with pistachio and pita - 4/5, yummy and a solid offering - seafood ceviche - 5*/5 this was truly the star of the night. Deliciously fresh with two large round fresh tortilla wafers so so good! - duck breast - 5/5, this was my partner's outstanding dish - the duck was perfectly done and with a crisp skin. Wish I'd ordered this one. Instead (having had fish for the last seven meals!), I ordered - pastrami bavette (sliced steak with a very heavy crust of very salty spicy pastrami seasoning). The server did warn me it would be spicy and it definitely was - a bit too much so and salty too - perhaps if they had seasoned it a bit more lightly / the end piece that were mostly pastrami seasoning were almost inedible they were so salty. The potato side that came with it was delicate and crisp and delicious, I did eat a lot of the steak just around the pastrami crust and I did not have the bleu cheese since I don't care for bleus- that may have softened the saltiness, maybe - tomato salad - 5/5, this was excellent and light with juicy tomatoes, radish slices, some greens We didn't see anything appealing on the dessert menu so skipped that part, We're glad we tried Ruibin and would definitely go back for the ceviche alone!

I saw the great reviews on Yelp but it does not exist! I walked up and down the streets of Galway…read morelike a loser :( Hope it makes a reprise so I can visit on my next trip!

One of the cutest, coziest places I've ever been to eat. Their savory pot pies and desserts are…read morephenomenal. I loved the banoffee for dessert.

This place was right across the street from our hotel. It's bigger inside than it looks from the…read moreoutside. There was traditional music playing upfront early in the weekday, and a different live band starting up in the evening outback. They have a great outdoor patio with a cover, so it's a great place to watch a game regardless of the weather. They had a good selection of whiskeys, and if you don't see what you like, they seem to have a storeroom to bring out more varieties.

Top notch experience. Perfectly poured pint, great food and…read morefriendly service. Conveniently near Eyre Square.

This place was recommended by our tour guide and also one of few places we were going to try while…read morevisiting. As it was near the drop off area, we decided to have our lunch. Order and pay at the counter, then find a seat. We got one fish by itself with curry sauce, one fish & chips and an order of a soup. The fish was decent, unfortunately like all other places, it was not seasoned. The fish came out fast. The fish are fried in advance and placed under the warmer, but they don't sit around too long as turnaround is quick. Inside, you have two dining area to your left and right, nothing fancy and some dining tables outside by the main door. I do appreciate that you can choose different fish types for your fish and chips. They need to do better job of cleaning the tables, didn't really see anyone taking care of the dining tables during our visit.

great spot for oysters! 3 for 7.5 euro or 6 for 15 euro. Super fresh - there was seaweed stuck in…read moresome and you can tell it's worth it. there was a line even before they opened yet they move super quick. it's so cute and very nautical inside. would go again.

This place was awesome!…read more If you're looking great food, lively atmosphere and amazing service from staff, John Keogh's is the place to go. This place can get busy so highly suggest making a reservation or coming in early for dinner. I ordered the mussels and was served in a pot filled, served with brown bread and fries. Highly recommend and definitely worth planning ahead for.

We popped into here for dinner having realized we wandered all this way with no real plan for food…read more The place is quite large and was pretty busy for a Tuesday evening. Drink service was a bit slow but nothing major. I had beef croquettes and a massive portion of cannelloni. The food was quite good.

We had a wonderful meal at the Brasserie in the corner; a large inviting space with friendly…read moreservice and a focus on steaks and seafood. We were seated at a lovely table alongside a window so were able to watch the street activities with the off and on rain of early June. The broad menu tempted us to share starting with the delicious crab claw appetizer-about 6-8 small crab claws served in a buttery garlic sauce that you pick up and eat. Next we enjoyed the savory Caesar salad absolutely loaded with crispy bacon on a bed of butter lettuce. We split a 8 oz. Beef filet for our main and chose the rich whiskey peppercorn sauce as the topping. The meal came with fries/chips and there was fresh bread throughout the meal. There's a nice wine list and drinks menu. The frozen "parfait" with chocolate and baileys (more like a slice of ice cream) was a fitting end to the meal. We parked at the city lot at the market which has only a few minutes walk away. Recommended

Great night. They accommodated a group of 13 of us on a very busy night given the Races. The food…read morewas Irish staples along with some other dishes I have not seen as much of here. Ended up with Risotto and also did a Four Corners Irish Whiskey Flight. Service was great and the staff was as kind as they come.

First stop after landing at Shannon. Never disappoints. Oysters are best on the planet. Staff is…read moreabsolutely lovely.

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!

Loved the hip decor and food. This is not your traditional Irish fare, so don't come if you are…read morelooking for that. It's more like a modern general restaurant. I had the chicken sandwich (Indian spices) and it was delicious. My partner enjoyed his fish and chips. It was a nice break from the crowded street - an added bonus!

Went here for lunch this weekend and absolutely loved the place!…read more Excellent food, super price value and not too many choices. The menu is not massive which is great, because they focus on quality. Staff is really friendly and quick. The style of the interior is very New York, they play music but not too loud - you can still have a great conversation. We had burger and sandwiches, I had the tuna melt on rye bread, I'd say it was homemade. So delicious. They served with a spicy cabbage salad which was beautiful. Portion was massive - I didn't have anything else for the rest of the day. Another bonus: they have 95 gins if fully stocked so I have to go back here for a cocktail session, the menu looked amazing. Next to my favourite gin, they also do a great choice of vodkas, whiskeys and wines. Enjoy!

Very eclectic atmosphere! A little bit rustic and little bit artsy. Service was great and staff…read morewere friendly. The food was great and menu changes depending on time of day. The place can get a little cozy, and there can be a wait. Recommend making reservations.

Ard Bia was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Galway. The staff here are incredible --…read moregenuinely warm, friendly, and so welcoming from the moment you walk in. The space itself is small and cozy, with just a handful of tables and a private room, which gives it that intimate, tucked‑away feel. I'd 100% go back. They offer two specialty cocktails and a wine list, and while the cocktail selection is limited, the wines are unique and fantastic -- definitely worth exploring. The food was outstanding across the board. The monkfish scampi isn't what you might picture, but it's fantastic -- super crispy and full of flavor. And you have to get the bread: tomato focaccia or brown bread, then topped with the fennel, thyme, and maple butter were all unforgettable. The bavette steak was delicious, and the mashed potatoes were truly out of this world. The sea trout was incredibly fresh; just a heads‑up that the gremolata is spread over the whole dish, so it ends up almost poached in olive oil -- worth noting for anyone sensitive to that, but the flavor itself was excellent. Definitely end the night with the affogato and the shortbread cookies (chef's kiss). Who doesn't like to dunk their dessert? Highly recommend, would absolutely come back.

I came for the Shepherd's Pie and I did not leave disappointed. Super thick and meaty and flavorful…read moreon the bottom with nicely mashed and toasted mashed potatoes on top! The ratios were spot on! Come get some! I'll be dreaming of this meal for months and years after. That's it!

decently good pizza for being in Ireland. the service is helpful. they are relaxed and played the…read moreWorld Cup yay! good drinks. I had their absolute and white which is basically a vodka soda but 100x better