Lovely wine bar! A…read moretrue oasis for wine lovers escaping from the busy streets below. The selection included mostly light wines from Austria to New Zealand. The bottle of Australian Pinot Noir we purchased for 40ish Euro was young and didn't open much even after being open awhile. But we should have chosen differently. They offer tastes before purchase on wines available by the glass. It would be nice to see a few bolder options such as from California. Friendly staff, cozy and inviting environment. I would definitely return if in town.

Service was excellent! Location is right in the middle of it all. Small menu but the food was…read moregreat! Small outside seating area. Live musicians played right outside the bar all day and night.

Good food.. and service. Really enjoyed the Sundae Dessert…read moreIce Cream Good view of the City & River

I really liked the ambience and the seating arrangements and the decor. It was welcoming and unique…read moreand comfortable. I didn't care about the service as there were literally numerous workers and yet with limited customers the night I visited, they seemed off and slow and not really showing much enthusiasm towards services. This is where working to earn tips in the service oriented jobs in the US is a definite advantage. I had 4-5 people serve my table of one customer yet I had to remind them ... can I have water please, is anyone ready to take my order, my drink was served by one, water another, food order taken by yet another, and served by entirely a new person!!!! Not personable experience and rather confusing and unorganized. The Whisky based espresso cocktail was good Nd tasty and the 8oz fillet was fine but rather dry, and more like. 4 or 6 oz at the most. I didn't feel like complaining to be honest.

Ard Bia was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Galway. The staff here are incredible --…read moregenuinely warm, friendly, and so welcoming from the moment you walk in. The space itself is small and cozy, with just a handful of tables and a private room, which gives it that intimate, tucked‑away feel. I'd 100% go back. They offer two specialty cocktails and a wine list, and while the cocktail selection is limited, the wines are unique and fantastic -- definitely worth exploring. The food was outstanding across the board. The monkfish scampi isn't what you might picture, but it's fantastic -- super crispy and full of flavor. And you have to get the bread: tomato focaccia or brown bread, then topped with the fennel, thyme, and maple butter were all unforgettable. The bavette steak was delicious, and the mashed potatoes were truly out of this world. The sea trout was incredibly fresh; just a heads‑up that the gremolata is spread over the whole dish, so it ends up almost poached in olive oil -- worth noting for anyone sensitive to that, but the flavor itself was excellent. Definitely end the night with the affogato and the shortbread cookies (chef's kiss). Who doesn't like to dunk their dessert? Highly recommend, would absolutely come back.

I came as a solo diner on Saturday evening. They sat me at…read morea cozy table next to a window. So, I got to watch the water. The vibes are homey and rustic. It reminds me of a country home by the water. The service was friendly and young. I got the plum salad, fallow deer, and roasted peach/caramel ice cream. The salad was spectacularly tasteful and fresh. I felt like the deer was a little too salty for my taste, but presentation was good. I was disappointed by the dessert. My ice cream was partially melted and the peaches were cold. I would give the environment/ambiance 5/5, service 5/5 and food 3.5/5. Overall 4/5.

Great place!!! Found it late but they were so accommodating!!! Victor was awesome! The food was…read moreexcellent!!!!

This place is divine! Just what I was looking for. Great atmosphere. Delicious food…read more Had the ceviche with a delicious viognier. Perfect pairing. Ceviche had just the right amount of heat. Then the blue cheese & yucca croquettas with a beautiful Tempranillo Heavenly! Coming back for sure....

After we decided that we were not going to a pub for our Dinner in Galway, who first decided on a…read moreBistro that unfortunately had over an hour wait. We then wandered past Martine's and despite our initial misgivings about the relative emptiness of the place, we decided to go in. Great Choice! We were treated so well during our dinner and enjoyed the leisurely pace and comfort of our meal, with great service, menu advice, and nice wine pairings. I went for the delicious and chunky Fish Stew, as did Don. Gayle chose the Hake, while Fern went for the Roast Supreme of Chicken. All well prepared and quite tasty. The wine list was good, with my choice being a nice Vinho Verde and Gayle with her favorite Chardonnay. It was a great and leisurely night out! If Gayle and I are ever back in Galway, Martine's would also be a great date night choice.

This is the spot to not overlook!! Amazing customer service and food and wine selection to match…read more Mussels were deliciously soaked in a light sauce and were in abundance to share, three of us and each easily had our own dozen. Rib eye and Sea bass cooked perfectly and flavors so on point. Kitchen closes at 9:30 so be sure to get in early or make your reservations day or two before ;)

Traveling from California, we have the food from San Francisco and Napa which is great food…read more However, this restaurant was one of the best on my trip to Ireland . The flavors of each dish were amazing. If you have a chance to eat here I would highly recommend trying it out as you can prepare to experience great meals and ambiance.

We had an amazing meal. Oso bucco...chicken...seriously, you cannot go wrong. Cocktails were spot…read moreon. It was a great find when staying at the Sheraton. A very easy walk.

I'm so sad to hear that Éan is now closed. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to dine here before…read moretheir last seating. The oysters with frozen apple and horseradish was one of the most creative dishes I've had. The duck hearts, while a bit bitter, were full of adventurous flavors. The caviar topped potatoes were a delicious bite reminiscent of a cream cheese bagel topped with lox. The wine list was impeccable and the recommendations and service were spot on. I hope whatever is next for the Éan family is nothing but good things. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

You won't find a better pastry in Galway. Enjoy coffee house vibes inside what feels like a castle…read more The coffee here is strong and smooth. The pastries here are unbelievable. I had my first cruffin which is a fluffy croissant. The raspberry and lemon cruffin and the chocolate and coffee cruffin were the favorites. The vanilla and plum danish was also a winner. Loved the coffee here as well as the espresso was smooth and bold. I absolutely love the ambience inside. With the stone walls and candles, it felt like you were dining in a castle. With coffee shop music and art on the walls, you could easily spend hours here with a book and coffee. Very friendly service but not the place to come if you are in a rush. It is popular and meant to be a place to linger. Lots of people coming for takeaway as well and people were able to bring their dogs inside to pick up food but not sit inside with their pets. There are a few tables outside for seating though. Looks like there is also a tasty lunch and dinner menu as well but they sure know how to deliver on breakfast.

Great tapas! It is beautiful, historic and elegant in this restaurant/hotel. We loved the tempora…read moreMonk fish. It was so good! One of my favorite dishes we ate while in Ireland. Nice portion size for a tapas. It is bit expensive but worth the quality of the food. Service was pleasant and friendly. Beer and wine only and no cocktails.

Black cat was a great dining experience! The Spanish influence is very discernible in Galway and…read moreblack cat is an amazing place for tapas My favorite were the lamb skewers! But everything was well made and delicious! They have a good balance between vegetarian options and meat dishes. Service was good! But we did get different opinions on how much to order Tapas are a bit pricey but the quality was great

This is now my go-to place for a toasty Saturday coffee while I mill around the Milk Market.read more