Seafood is the bedrock of how Galway eats, with the city sitting right on the Atlantic and famous for its native oysters. McDonagh's in the Latin Quarter is the long-running institution, splitting between a fish-and-chip counter and a sit-down Seafood House, while Oscar's Seafood Bistro in the Westend and Moran's on the Weir out by the bay round out the city's deep relationship with the sea.
9 seafood places in Galway we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Galway · Seafood across every city.
Order Ask for the day's lesser-known catch; the kitchen works with what local boats landed that morning
Oscar's Seafood Bistro in Galway champions under-used Atlantic species; chef Michael O'Meara sources sustainably from local West of Ireland trawlers.
Order Fish and chips in batter at the counter; in the restaurant, the Galway Bay oysters are the starting point
McDonagh's has served Atlantic fish from Quay Street Galway since 1902; the restaurant and chip counter are the city's oldest seafood institution.
Order Fish and chips in Hooked-style batter; the crab claws in garlic butter when in season
Hooked on Henry Street Galway sources its catch from Ali's Fish Market next door; battered fish and hand-cut chips are the city's best wild-Atlantic seafood.
Order Fish and chips in the counter section; in the restaurant, start with the native Galway Bay oysters
McDonagh's has served Atlantic fish from Quay Street Galway since 1902; the fourth-generation family run the restaurant and chip counter side by side.
Order The battered fish with hand-cut chips; the crab claws in garlic and herb butter when in season
Hooked on Henry Street Galway sources its catch from Ali's Fish Market next door; battered fish and hand-cut chips are the city's best wild-Atlantic seafood.
Order The daily catch; ask the staff what arrived that morning and let them suggest the preparation
Oscar's Seafood Bistro in Galway champions under-used Atlantic species; chef Michael O'Meara sources sustainably from local West of Ireland trawlers.
Order Galway plaice and chips: wild-caught, battered fresh, with a slice of white bread and butter
McDonagh's on Quay Street Galway is the best-value seafood in the city; battered haddock and chips with vinegar costs under €12 and the queues confirm it.
