Rúibín is an irish restaurant in Eyre Square, Galway.
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.
Signature dishes: Grilled Atlantic fish, Irish beef cuts
Must order: The Atlantic fish changes with the day's catch; the beef is well-sourced from Irish farms
Tip: A solid weeknight option when Westend restaurants are fully booked; the bar has a good whiskey selection.
Address: 1 Dock Road, Galway, H91 D7NE
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.
Signature: Fish and chips, Seafood chowder, Crab claws
Order: Fish and chips in Hooked-style batter; the crab claws in garlic butter when in season
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive before 13:00 or after 14:30 on weekdays to avoid the lunch queue.
The Dough Bros on Middle Street is one of Galway's most celebrated restaurants; the Neapolitan pizzas use Toonsbridge mozzarella and San Marzano tomato.
Signature: Neapolitan-Irish pizza, Irish Margherita
Order: The Irish Margherita with Toonsbridge fior di latte fresh mozzarella is the benchmark
Tip: Walk-ins are taken but the room is small; an early arrival on a Friday saves a queue.
Darog in Galway holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand; owner Zsolt Lukacs won the 2025 UK and Ireland Sommelier Award for this natural wine bar on Dominick Street.
Signature: Kingfish crudo, Seasonal small plates
Order: Let Zsolt guide the wine pairing; the kingfish crudo is a reliable anchor plate
Tip: Get there early on weekends; the small room fills quickly after 19:00.
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.
Signature: Hand-pulled noodles, Spicy dumplings, Rou jia mo
Order: Hand-pulled noodles in a spicy broth; the dumplings are the other anchor
Tip: One of Galway's best-value sit-down meals; expect a queue at peak lunch and dinner hours.
Blackrock Cottage beside Salthill's diving tower has Galway Bay views and locally sourced Atlantic seafood plates in a relaxed cafe-restaurant.
Signature: Chowder, Galway Bay seafood plates
Order: The chowder with soda bread and whatever the daily seafood special shows
Tip: Arrive early at weekends; the combination of sea views and quality food means it fills within an hour of opening.
Gourmet Food Parlour in Salthill Galway is a busy all-day venue on the promenade running breakfast through dinner with consistently sourced Irish produce.
Signature: Full Irish breakfast, Weekend brunch plates
Order: The weekend brunch menu is the strongest offering; the full Irish breakfast is reliable year-round
Tip: Park behind the building on weekdays; weekend street parking near the prom fills early.
