Galway Bay Mussels appears as a signature dish in 1 Ireland cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.
Galway Bay Mussels · Galway
Galway Bay mussels steamed in white wine with garlic and cream are the city most ordered shared plate; served in the pot with crusty bread to soak the broth.
Mussel cultivation in Galway Bay has been practised since at least the early 20th century, with rope-cultured mussels farmed on the tidal ropes along the Connemara coast. The French moules mariniere preparation arrived in Galway through the restaurant culture that grew in the 1980s and 1990s. McDonaghss Seafood House on Quay Street was among the first to serve Galway Bay mussels in a cream sauce to visitors and locals alike, and the dish became a permanent fixture across the city casual dining rooms.
Where to eat in Galway:
- McDonagh's Seafood House
- Oscar's Seafood Bistro
- Dela
- Brasserie on the Corner