23 editor picks in Galway.
23 restaurants in Galway, editor-picked for restaurants open sunday. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. All restaurants in Galway.
The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey Galway earned its first Michelin star in 2026; Angelo Vagiotis serves seven Irish courses in two Orient Express carriages.
OrderThe seven-course tasting menu at €150; wine pairing at €90 adds depth across every course
TipThe Wednesday-Sunday dinner service allows a long three-hour meal; Glenlo Abbey grounds are worth arriving early to walk.
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.
OrderWhatever the farm delivered that morning; the fish plate and the greens are always the point
TipLunch is walk-in only from Tuesday to Saturday; dinner reservations are essential.
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.
OrderLet Zsolt guide the wine pairing; the kingfish crudo is a reliable anchor plate
TipGet there early on weekends; the small room fills quickly after 19:00.
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.
OrderThe mezze plate at lunch; at dinner, whatever the chalkboard shows from the Gairdín Bia garden
TipWeekend brunch without a reservation is fine; dinner sittings fill quickly so book ahead.
The Dough Bros on Middle Street is one of Galway's most celebrated restaurants; the Neapolitan pizzas use Toonsbridge mozzarella and San Marzano tomato.
OrderThe Irish Margherita with Toonsbridge fior di latte fresh mozzarella is the benchmark
TipWalk-ins are taken but the room is small; an early arrival on a Friday saves a queue.
Kombu on Druid Lane Galway is JP McMahon's Japanese ramen and bao bar, opened July 2025 next to the Druid Theatre as the city's first dedicated ramen kitchen.
OrderA ramen bowl with the steamed bao buns to share.
TipClosed Mondays; opens at 15:00 Friday and Saturday for the early pre-theatre run, and walk-ins fill quickly.
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.
OrderThe seasonal pasta and whatever the day's risotto offers; the terrace table is the one to request
TipBook the riverside terrace at least a week ahead in summer; it fills within hours of becoming available.
McDonagh's has served Atlantic fish from Quay Street Galway since 1902; the restaurant and chip counter are the city's oldest seafood institution.
OrderFish and chips in batter at the counter; in the restaurant, the Galway Bay oysters are the starting point
TipThe 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.
OrderBrunch is the headline; the seed-to-feed seasonal plates at dinner reward a Thursday evening visit
TipThe natural wine list and craft beer selection are taken as seriously as the food.
Blackrock Cottage beside Salthill's diving tower has Galway Bay views and locally sourced Atlantic seafood plates in a relaxed cafe-restaurant.
OrderThe chowder with soda bread and whatever the daily seafood special shows
TipArrive early at weekends; the combination of sea views and quality food means it fills within an hour of opening.
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.
OrderThe dry-aged Irish beef is the headline; the Atlantic seafood platter works well for groups
TipThe pre-theatre set menu offers good value if you are heading to a show nearby.
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.
OrderOrder broadly across the regions; the seafood tapas reflect the local Galway Bay supply chain
TipThe Spanish-focussed natural wine list is worth exploring with a knowledgeable floor team.
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.
OrderFish and chips in Hooked-style batter; the crab claws in garlic butter when in season
TipWalk-in only; arrive before 13:00 or after 14:30 on weekdays to avoid the lunch queue.
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.
OrderThe buttermilk pancakes at brunch; the homemade cakes change daily and are consistently worth trying
TipClosed Mondays; the garden seating in summer is Galway's best-kept outdoor eating secret.
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.
OrderHand-pulled noodles in a spicy broth; the dumplings are the other anchor
TipOne of Galway's best-value sit-down meals; expect a queue at peak lunch and dinner hours.
Alma is Galway's only Portuguese restaurant; the Wednesday to Saturday dinner menu features bacalhau and Atlantic seafood inspired by Portugal's coast.
OrderAsk for the bacalhau preparation of the day; the dessert section is worth leaving room for
TipOne of the city's genuinely unique cuisine addresses; booking ahead is essential at weekends.
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.
OrderThe tagine of the day; the mezze platter works as a full meal for two with bread
TipCash is preferable; the kitchen can be slow on busy evenings so allow time.
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.
OrderThe seafood chowder and a properly pulled pint; the Irish stew on cold evenings
TipA reliable fallback when Westend restaurants are full; the kitchen keeps longer hours than most.
Mama Rich in Woodquay Galway brings Malaysian and Thai street food at family-recipe prices; the yaki soba and har mee broth anchor a menu of generous wok.
OrderThe Rich Har Mee noodle broth; the Malaysian curries are the other reliable order
TipBook ahead as the dining room is small; the rebranded Mama Rich is the continuation of the long-running Papa Rich kitchen.
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.
OrderThe rooftop brunch on a clear day with a view of the Bay; book the outside table specifically
TipThe weather matters here; check the forecast before booking the outdoor terrace.
Gourmet Food Parlour in Salthill Galway is a busy all-day venue on the promenade running breakfast through dinner with consistently sourced Irish produce.
OrderThe weekend brunch menu is the strongest offering; the full Irish breakfast is reliable year-round
TipPark behind the building on weekdays; weekend street parking near the prom fills early.
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.
OrderThe themed bottomless brunch on Bank Holiday Mondays is the headline event; book well ahead
TipStandard brunch is walk-in friendly on weekday mornings; weekend sittings need a reservation.
Merchant Cafe and Bar at Eyre Square Hotel Galway keeps all-day locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner for city workers and visitors.
OrderThe daily brunch specials; the room is calmer than the Latin Quarter on a busy Saturday
TipGood value given the Eyre Square location; a reliable option when you need food quickly.
