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.

Hooked came highly recommended so we decided to give them a go. We took a chance and walked over…read morewithout a reservation so we waited quite a long time (close to an hour outside, as there wasn't a good place to wait indoors) so I recommend making a booking if you can. We were eventually seated at a communal table which did end up being a lot of fun as we met two sisters traveling together and a young couple on a birthday trip. We had a lot of fun talking with everyone and comparing travel notes. Service was fast and the food was good... fresh and tasty... but I did think that portions were a bit small for the price. With the exception of dessert which was quite a lot and good for sharing.

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.

BEST seafood meal I have had in Ireland in 10days! The options of cold water fish was awesome, the…read moreoysters, the shrimp appetizers, everything was amazing! Service was excellent as every dish was explained to perfection by Noel, this is a definite must try in Galway.

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

Charming little place that caught our eye on a walk around the Spanish Arch. We decided to stop in…read moreat the end of their lunch service for a glass of wine and they managed to sell us on their seafood chowder, which was delicious and everything was fairly priced.

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.

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.

We only popped in here for a pint so can't rate the food but it was a cute bar and the bartender…read morewas super helpful and friendly in helping us select a new beer to try.

Outstanding and delicious dinner at the Dáil Bar. The Irish stew was so thick, hot and flavorful!…read moreThe generous helping of mashed potatoes was perfect with it. I had a side of garlic calbata which was thin, charred to perfection and delicious. I finished with sticky toffee pudding. Hot toffee pudding and cold ice cream drizzled in Carmel sauce. Yum!!

Stopped here during a bus tour. Overall great, it's an order food and sit where you wish place…read more Line moved fast and we were able to get a table right after ordering. Food came out within minutes. The fish was so tasty moist and flaky ( went with the cod) and the chips were tasty dense yet fluffy. Curry to dip the fish it was delightful.

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.

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.

Another superb meal during our trip to Ireland, this time for brunch. Bit of a line but worth the…read morewait. I had the Dela Fry, which was a ton of food but 100% delicious and worth it ...especially paired with their outstanding house roasted coffee. I basically didn't eat the rest of the day. Mom had the Bacon pancakes which was also a lot and she's tiny but she went after those like a champ. I was impressed. I tried a bite and they were also outstanding. Service is lovely... great vibe and decor, super nice folks here. Would visit again without a second thought.

Where do I even begin? This meal was incredible. The side salad blew me away (maybe I was hungry)…read morethe charred tomatoes were the star and I'm now inspired to do that at home. The seared seabass was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. I love that they source from their own farm, the freshness really shows. The menu changes often, but if this visit is any indication, you're in great hands. The service was great and the place is cute inside. I'd absolutely return.

Excellent restaurant. Great food, great wine list, owned and run by a lovely family…read more Great place for a romantic date. Lovely outdoor patio, perfect on a nice day to sit by the water. Amazing fully functioning mill in the dining run. Two thumbs up!!

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.