33 irish places in Galway we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Galway | Irish across every city.
Modern Irish cooking is Galway's defining culinary story, built on west-coast seafood, foraged herbs and small inland farms. Aniar in the Westend has held a Michelin star since 2012 under JP McMahon, and Kai Restaurant on Sea Road earned a Green Star for its daily-changing farm-led menus, while Ard Bia at Nimmos brings the same ingredient-led ethos to the historic stone building at the Spanish Arch.
Aniar ★ 4.9
westend · 53 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 V4DP
Aniar in Galway has held one Michelin star since 2012; JP McMahon serves tasting menus built on foraged herbs, cured west-coast fish and smoked meats.
Kai Restaurant ★ 4.7
westend · 22 Sea Road, Galway, H91 DX47
Kai Restaurant in Galway earned a Michelin Green Star in 2024; Jess Murphy posts a daily-changing menu from the Murphys Moycullen farm each morning.
Brasserie on the Corner ★ 4.2
eyre-square · Eglinton Street, Galway, H91 W5PR
Brasserie on the Corner near Eyre Square Galway runs all-day service from breakfast through dinner around dry-aged Irish beef and Atlantic seafood plates.
Ard Bia at Nimmos ★ 4.4
spanish-arch · Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway, H91 X3CP
Ard Bia at Nimmos is Galway's most moody venue at the Spanish Arch, serving North African-influenced Irish menus in a medieval stone building.
Dela ★ 4.3
westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1
Dela on Lower Dominick Street Galway runs seven-day brunch from a Moycullen-farm kitchen, blending Modern Irish produce with Nordic and Asian notes.
Rúibín ★ 3.9
eyre square · 1 Dock Road, Galway, H91 D7NE
Ruibin at Galway's docklands serves Irish seafood and European classics in a relaxed bar-restaurant with a curated whiskey bar near the Galway centre.
Blackrock Cottage Restaurant ★ 4.3
salthill · Salthill Promenade, Galway, H91 KV9D
Blackrock Cottage beside Salthill's diving tower has Galway Bay views and locally sourced Atlantic seafood plates in a relaxed cafe-restaurant.
Gourmet Food Parlour Salthill ★ 3.8
salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 A37N
Gourmet Food Parlour in Salthill Galway is a busy all-day venue on the promenade running breakfast through dinner with consistently sourced Irish produce.
The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey ★ 4.8
salthill · Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate, Bushypark, Galway, H91 XD8K
The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey Galway earned its first Michelin star in 2026; Angelo Vagiotis serves seven Irish courses in two Orient Express carriages.
Corrib House Tea Rooms ★ 4.2
spanish-arch · 3 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway, H91 T3V2
Corrib House in Woodquay Galway is a Georgian townhouse on the River Corrib, serving freshly baked cakes and light plates in a serene riverside setting.
HYDE Bar ★ 3.8
eyre-square · Forster Street, Galway, H91 PY7E
HYDE Bar on Forster Street Galway runs all-day brunch seven days a week with bottomless cocktails and bank-holiday disco brunches that made it one.
Merchant Cafe and Bar ★ 3.6
eyre-square · Eyre Square Hotel, 6 Forster Street, Galway
Merchant Cafe and Bar at Eyre Square Hotel Galway keeps all-day locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner for city workers and visitors.
Lena's Rooftop Bar and Restaurant ★ 3.9
eyre-square · Crown Square, Joyce's Road, Galway, H91 H5PX
Lena's Rooftop at Radisson RED Galway on Crown Square has panoramic Bay views; weekend brunch and seasonal dinner use the city centre's highest outdoor.
Dela ★ 4.3
westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1
Dela on Lower Dominick Street Galway runs seven-day brunch from a Moycullen-farm kitchen, blending Modern Irish produce with Nordic restraint and Asian notes.
Ard Bia at Nimmos ★ 4.4
spanish-arch · Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway, H91 X3CP
Ard Bia at Nimmos in Galway keeps its 18th-century Custom House stone building at the Spanish Arch as the city's most evocative casual dining room.
Rúibín ★ 3.9
eyre square · 1 Dock Road, Galway, H91 D7NE
Ruibin at Galway's docklands serves Irish seafood and European classics in a relaxed bar-restaurant with a well-built whiskey bar near the city centre.
Brasserie on the Corner ★ 4.2
eyre-square · Eglinton Street, Galway, H91 W5PR
Brasserie on the Corner near Eyre Square Galway runs all-day service from breakfast through dinner around dry-aged Irish beef and Atlantic seafood plates.
Blackrock Cottage ★ 4.3
salthill · Salthill Promenade, Galway, H91 KV9D
Blackrock Cottage beside Salthill's diving tower has Galway Bay views and locally sourced Atlantic seafood plates in a relaxed cafe-restaurant.
Gourmet Food Parlour ★ 3.8
salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 A37N
Gourmet Food Parlour Salthill Galway is a busy all-day venue on the promenade, running breakfast through dinner with consistently sourced Irish produce.
Corrib House Tea Rooms ★ 4.2
spanish-arch · 3 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway, H91 T3V2
Corrib House in Woodquay Galway is a Georgian townhouse on the River Corrib, serving freshly baked cakes and light plates in a serene riverside setting.
Lena's Rooftop Bar and Restaurant ★ 3.9
eyre-square · Crown Square, Joyce's Road, Galway, H91 H5PX
Lena's Rooftop on Crown Square Galway has panoramic Bay views; weekend brunch and seasonal dinner use the city centre's only elevated outdoor dining terrace.
HYDE ★ 3.8
eyre-square · Forster Street, Galway, H91 PY7E
HYDE on Forster Street Galway runs all-day brunch with bottomless cocktails and bank-holiday disco brunches that made it the city's most-booked weekend event.
Kai Restaurant ★ 4.7
westend · 22 Sea Road, Galway, H91 DX47
Kai Restaurant in Galway earned a Michelin Green Star in 2024; Jess Murphy posts a daily-changing menu from the Murphys Moycullen farm each morning.
Crane Bar ★ 4.6
westend · 2 Sea Road, Galway, H91 A6T2
The Crane Bar on Sea Road Galway keeps trad sessions running late on weeknights; the after-midnight Galway music crowd fills every seat in the narrow bar.
Monroe's Tavern ★ 4.5
westend · 14 Upper Dominick Street, Galway, H91 T6V2
Monroes Tavern on Upper Dominick Street Galway runs live music until 2am; the late set draws the committed crowd after the other Galway bars close each night.
Oslo Bar ★ 4.3
salthill · 226 Upper Salthill, Galway, H91 PN56
Oslo Bar in Salthill Galway keeps the kitchen open until midnight on weekends; Atlantic views and wood-fired food make it the best late coastal Galway option.
The Quays Bar ★ 4.1
latin-quarter · 11 Quay Street, Galway, H91 T2W4
The Quays on Quay Street Galway runs trad sessions until late seven nights a week; the three-floor Victorian bar is the most spacious late-night venue around.
Pratai ★ 4.0
latin-quarter · 27 Shop Street, Galway, H91 Y447
Pratai on Eyre Square Galway is the city baked-potato institution; a loaded potato with chowder filling costs under €10, the most filling budget lunch.
Gourmet Food Parlour ★ 4.0
salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 A37N
Gourmet Food Parlour in Galway offers breakfast and lunch from €8; the daily specials board uses fresh Connacht produce and keeps prices accessible.
Hooked ★ 4.3
latin-quarter · 2 Market Street, Galway, H91 D3T2
Hooked on Market Street Galway has a small-cod supper under €11; sustainably-sourced haddock makes it the conscience-friendly budget option in Galway.
The King's Head ★ 4.1
latin-quarter · 15 High Street, Galway, H91 X2H4
The Kings Head on High Street Galway serves weekday lunch from €9 in a pub licensed since 1611; the soup-and-sandwich deal beats every city centre cafe.
Corrib House Tea Rooms ★ 4.0
spanish-arch · 3 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway, H91 T3V2
Corrib House Tea Rooms on Waterside Galway offers afternoon tea from €10; homemade scones and sandwiches in a canal-side room are the best budget treat.
An Tobar Nua ★ 4.1
westend · 25-27 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 T2K5
An Tobar Nua on Lower Dominick Street Galway is the Westend cafe where fresh soups and soda bread under four euros make it the best budget morning stop.