17 restaurants in Galway, editor-picked for monday dinner. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Galway.
Kai Restaurant ★ 4.7
westend · 22 Sea Road, Galway, H91 DX47
Hours: Mon 12:00-15:00, Mon 18:30-23:00, Tue 12:00-15:00, Tue 18:30-23:00, Wed 12:00-15:00, Wed 18:30-23:00, Thu 12:00-15:00, Thu 18:30-23:00, Fri 12:00-15:00, Fri 18:30-23:00, Sat 12:00-15:00, Sat 18:30-23:00, Sun 12:00-15:00
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.
Tip: Lunch is walk-in only from Tuesday to Saturday; dinner reservations are essential.
Oscar's Seafood Bistro ★ 4.5
westend · 22-23 Upper Dominick Street, Galway, H91 P6T8
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:30-21:30, Fri-Sat 17:30-22:00
Oscar's Seafood Bistro in Galway champions under-used Atlantic species; chef Michael O'Meara sources sustainably from local West of Ireland trawlers.
Tip: Reservations are confirmed by phone or email only; plan ahead for weekend evenings.
Ard Bia at Nimmos ★ 4.4
spanish-arch · Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway, H91 X3CP
Hours: Mon 10:00-15:30, Mon 18:00-22:00, Tue 10:00-15:30, Tue 18:00-22:00, Wed 10:00-15:30, Wed 18:00-22:00, Thu 10:00-15:30, Thu 18:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-15:30, Fri 18:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-15:30, Sat 18:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-15:30, Sun 18:00-22:00
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.
Tip: Weekend brunch without a reservation is fine; dinner sittings fill quickly so book ahead.
The Dough Bros ★ 4.4
latin-quarter · 1 Middle Street, Galway, H91 K4P2
Hours: Daily 12:00-22:00
The Dough Bros on Middle Street is one of Galway's most celebrated restaurants; the Neapolitan pizzas use Toonsbridge mozzarella and San Marzano tomato.
Tip: Walk-ins are taken but the room is small; an early arrival on a Friday saves a queue.
Il Vicolo ★ 4.3
spanish arch · The Bridge Mills, O'Brien's Bridge, Galway, H91 R1WF
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-21:30, Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00
Il Vicolo in Galway's Bridge Mills has the only riverside terrace in the city, with a nightly-changing Italian menu and an all-Italian wine list.
Tip: Book the riverside terrace at least a week ahead in summer; it fills within hours of becoming available.
McDonagh's Seafood House ★ 4.3
latin quarter · 22 Quay Street, Galway, H91 N902
Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 14:00-22:00
McDonagh's has served Atlantic fish from Quay Street Galway since 1902; the restaurant and chip counter are the city's oldest seafood institution.
Tip: The restaurant and chip bar are two separate queues; the chip bar is faster and equally good.
Dela ★ 4.3
westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1
Hours: Mon-Sat 09:30-15:00, Sun 10:00-16:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-22:00
Dela on Lower Dominick Street Galway runs seven-day brunch from a Moycullen-farm kitchen, blending Modern Irish produce with Nordic and Asian notes.
Tip: The natural wine list and craft beer selection are taken as seriously as the food.
Blackrock Cottage Restaurant ★ 4.3
salthill · Salthill Promenade, Galway, H91 KV9D
Hours: Daily 08:00-16:00, Thu-Sat 18:00-21:00, Sun 16:00-19:00
Blackrock Cottage beside Salthill's diving tower has Galway Bay views and locally sourced Atlantic seafood plates in a relaxed cafe-restaurant.
Tip: Arrive early at weekends; the combination of sea views and quality food means it fills within an hour of opening.
Brasserie on the Corner ★ 4.2
eyre-square · Eglinton Street, Galway, H91 W5PR
Hours: Daily 10:00-21:30
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.
Tip: The pre-theatre set menu offers good value if you are heading to a show nearby.
Cava Bodega ★ 4.2
latin-quarter · Unit 1 Middle Street Mews, Middle Street, Galway, H91 AF89
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-23:30, Fri 16:00-23:30, Sat-Sun 15:00-23:30
Cava Bodega on Middle Street Galway has served regional Spanish tapas since 2008 with over 70 small plates of locally sourced fish, meat and Atlantic produce.
Tip: The Spanish-focussed natural wine list is worth exploring with a knowledgeable floor team.
Xi'an Street Food Quay Street ★ 4.1
latin-quarter · 9 Quay Street, Galway
Hours: Daily 12:00-00:00
Xi'an Street Food on Quay Street Galway serves hand-pulled noodles from China's Shaanxi province, made in full view in an open kitchen in the Latin Quarter.
Tip: One of Galway's best-value sit-down meals; expect a queue at peak lunch and dinner hours.
High Cafe ★ 4.0
latin-quarter · 2 High Street, Galway
Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-22:30, Fri 15:00-22:30, Sat 13:00-22:30, Sun 12:00-21:00
High Cafe above the Bunch of Grapes on High Street is Galway's Moroccan destination; tagines, mezze platters and sweet mint tea make it the city's most.
Tip: Cash is preferable; the kitchen can be slow on busy evenings so allow time.
Rúibín ★ 3.9
eyre square · 1 Dock Road, Galway, H91 D7NE
Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00
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.
Tip: A solid weeknight option when Westend restaurants are fully booked; the bar has a good whiskey selection.
John Keogh's ★ 3.9
westend · 22 Dominick Street Lower, Galway, H91 DY93
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-23:30, Fri 17:00-00:30, Sat 14:00-00:30, Sun 14:00-23:30
John Keogh's on Dominick Street Lower is Galway's award-winning gastropub with a carefully kept Guinness and honest Irish dishes from local suppliers.
Tip: A reliable fallback when Westend restaurants are full; the kitchen keeps longer hours than most.
Gourmet Food Parlour Salthill ★ 3.8
salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 A37N
Hours: Mon-Tue 09:00-15:30, Wed 09:00-17:00, Thu 09:00-19:30, Fri-Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-17:30
Gourmet Food Parlour in Salthill Galway is a busy all-day venue on the promenade running breakfast through dinner with consistently sourced Irish produce.
Tip: Park behind the building on weekdays; weekend street parking near the prom fills early.
HYDE Bar ★ 3.8
eyre-square · Forster Street, Galway, H91 PY7E
Hours: Sun-Thu 07:30-23:30, Fri-Sat 07:30-00:30
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.
Tip: Standard brunch is walk-in friendly on weekday mornings; weekend sittings need a reservation.
Merchant Cafe and Bar ★ 3.6
eyre-square · Eyre Square Hotel, 6 Forster Street, Galway
Hours: Mon-Sat 07:30-16:00, Sun 08:00-16:00
Merchant Cafe and Bar at Eyre Square Hotel Galway keeps all-day locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner for city workers and visitors.
Tip: Good value given the Eyre Square location; a reliable option when you need food quickly.