Oscar's Seafood Bistro is a seafood restaurant in Westend, Galway.
Oscar's Seafood Bistro in Galway champions under-used Atlantic species; chef Michael O'Meara sources sustainably from local West of Ireland trawlers.
Signature dishes: Sustainably caught Atlantic seafood platters
Must order: Ask for the day's lesser-known catch; the kitchen works with what local boats landed that morning
Tip: Reservations are confirmed by phone or email only; plan ahead for weekend evenings.
Address: 22-23 Upper Dominick Street, Galway, H91 P6T8
Dela on Lower Dominick Street Galway runs seven-day brunch from a Moycullen-farm kitchen, blending Modern Irish produce with Nordic and Asian notes.
Signature: Farm-to-table brunch plates, Seasonal Irish dinner menu
Order: Brunch is the headline; the seed-to-feed seasonal plates at dinner reward a Thursday evening visit
Tip: The natural wine list and craft beer selection are taken as seriously as the food.
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.
Signature: Dry-aged Irish beef steaks, Atlantic seafood
Order: The dry-aged Irish beef is the headline; the Atlantic seafood platter works well for groups
Tip: The pre-theatre set menu offers good value if you are heading to a show nearby.
Ard Bia at Nimmos is Galway's most atmospheric venue at the Spanish Arch, serving North African-influenced Irish menus in a medieval stone building.
Signature: Mezze plate, Seasonal Irish-North African dinner menu
Order: The mezze plate at lunch; at dinner, whatever the chalkboard shows from the Gairdín Bia garden
Tip: Weekend brunch without a reservation is fine; dinner sittings fill quickly so book ahead.
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.
Signature: Seasonal pasta, Italian seafood
Order: The seasonal pasta and whatever the day's risotto offers; the terrace table is the one to request
Tip: Book the riverside terrace at least a week ahead in summer; it fills within hours of becoming available.
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.
Signature: Spanish regional tapas, Pimientos de padron
Order: Order broadly across the regions; the seafood tapas reflect the local Galway Bay supply chain
Tip: The Spanish-focussed natural wine list is worth exploring with a knowledgeable floor team.
McDonagh's has served Atlantic fish from Quay Street Galway since 1902; the restaurant and chip counter are the city's oldest seafood institution.
Signature: Fish and chips, Seafood chowder, Galway Bay oysters
Order: Fish and chips in batter at the counter; in the restaurant, the Galway Bay oysters are the starting point
Tip: The restaurant and chip bar are two separate queues; the chip bar is faster and equally good.
Dela on Lower Dominick Street Galway runs seven-day brunch from a Moycullen-farm kitchen, blending Modern Irish produce with Nordic and Asian notes.
Signature: Farm-to-table brunch plates, Seasonal Irish dinner menu
Order: Brunch is the headline; the seed-to-feed seasonal plates at dinner reward a Thursday evening visit
Tip: The natural wine list and craft beer selection are taken as seriously as the food.
