We stumbled into the Connemara Greenway Café & Restaurant purely by chance, and wow... what a gem…read more Our group of four adults absolutely loved every bite. We had two spicy beef casseroles that were packed with flavor, along with two sandwich-and-salad combos that hit the spot perfectly. I grabbed a cup of the ginger carrot soup, and it was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and save room for dessert -- the cinnamon apple piece is an absolute must-try. And honestly, the lattes and coffees alone are worth pulling over for. If you're in the area, please give this family-run place a visit. You won't be disappointed. It's such a treat when you unexpectedly discover a treasure like this one.

Our last meal in Ireland turned out to be one of the best. I ordered the grilled fish of the day,…read morewhile my husband ordered the pickled herring(?) salad. The fish was cooked perfectly and tasted so fresh. Loved the side of root veggies. This restaurant is owned by a husband and wife-- wife does all the cooking! The host (husband of chef) was extremely friendly and interesting to talk to-- I am so glad we stumbled upon this restaurant on our last night in Ireland. I'd certainly recommend eating here if you have the chance to explore outside of Galway.

It's closed. Fortunately other options were available in the area. The tourist center directed us…read moreto a couple of other choices

Great lunch in a very cute cafe…read more Places like the Hungry Monk are easy to love: comfort food with with locally-sourced ingredients in a very charming little town. Just by looking at the menu and the way the food is served you can tell that the owners take pride in what they do. I have a nice piece of leek quiche with a side salad and a piece of their homemade brown bread. It was great and I wish I had the chance to try more. Warp technology should be real so that I could head over to Cong on a daily basis for a lovely lunch. Visiting Cong? Do consider this place for lunch. It will make you happy.

If you are looking for really fantastic, locally sourced food then you should try Ginger Lou's. The…read morecafe is really nice and spacious and I got an instant homey vibe. Lou herself greeted us with a big smile and some menus to peruse. They have a really great selection, with daily specials to boot. I went for the BLT which comes with a cup of soup, butternut squash in this instance. I also got a flat white coffee. The BLT was lovely. The bacon was crispy and I could get that smokey taste. It came with a handful of crisps. The cup of soup was a really nice accompaniment. I wish I had of left room for cake because they looked lovely. Ginger Lou's is a must, great food and great service. Definitely worth stopping by for food and to support a fantastic local business. Tip: They have free WiFi. Can this place get any better.

Great healthy food, good selection and daily specials, all day breakfast from local produce…read more Veggie sandwiches with side salad is delicious. Amazing chicken wings!with blue cheese sauce on side to dip. Stuffed mushrooms, bacon and cabbage in pasty really tasty and filling. Banana spilt vanilla pod with sprinkle of nuts and jam and quality coffee to finish!

We had a nice lunch sitting in the back looking out the window. Stopped in because I'm a Walsh.read more

Went to Walsh's while visiting Connemara/Clifden area. We traveled for two weeks and I think this…read morewas the BEST breakfast we had the entire time. Good atmosphere and the staff was very nice. 5/5 - quiche with goat cheese, spinach & potato. It paired perfectly with the salad which was a mix of leafy greens, chickpea salad, and pickled beets. All amazing but the beets were the best I've ever had. Flat white was good too! 5/5 - pancakes, streaky bacon, & maple syrup. My husband ordered this, it was really good. 6/5 - lemon blueberry muffin & plain croissant. We got this take away for a snack later. I'm sad I didn't try to there because it was amazing and I would have ordered more. They really know what they are doing with the pastries.

Our friendly driver suggested Puddleducks for breakfast or lunch and I am so happy he did. We…read moreenjoyed a couple meals here at lunch time and I am happy to report that the sandwiches we ordered were very appealing to the eye and the palate. I also enjoyed a pot of tea with what I would have to suspect was homemade lemon meringue. Delicious! I also have to make note that they do also offer ice cream here. I was pleasantly surprised that they had bubble gum flavor. I have been looking for this flavor back home in the states with no success. Who would have guessed I would find it deep in the Irish countryside.

What a cute little coffeeshop on the border of County Mayo!…read more My tour group stopped in Cong for a 45-minute breather with the option to meander around the tiny village. Puddleducks was the closest shop to the bus. Usually I'd wander a bit to find the "best" coffee option, but I was enchanted by this business' adorable name and didn't look any further. I wasn't the only one with the idea. While I was second in line, many more tour goers queued behind me. Only a couple girls were working at the time and looked somewhat frazzled by the sudden crowd. They suggested we grab seats to be served efficiently. However, I mentioned that I was looking for a takeaway rather than dine in and was served immediately. I ordered a vanilla latte without looking at the menu in advance. It was 2.50 euro and served fast and hot. It was so nice walking around in the slight chill and drizzle with the drink in hand. I'd recommend a stop to Puddleducks if you're in the area or your tour makes a pit stop.

Really prompt friendly service. Had a great breakfast here recently - €8 for 2 sausages, 3 slices…read moreof bacon, beans, fried potatoes, toast and a cup of coffee. For that price you really can't go wrong.

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.

Don't bother. Seems it's closed for good. Google maps can't find it and when driving through the…read moretown it is nowhere to be found.

Good carvery selection for lunch…read more Long lines move quickly; they can easily feed a lot of tourists in a hurry! Good pre-fab carvery selection of hot foods; for carnivores like me - and they also have vegetarian options. Full bar selection available at the bar, or from the cafe-food line. Food prices are reasonable, but the drink orices can skyrocket quickly. $$$. Watch your bar tab; these drinks are a little pricier than at most pubs. Food is good though!

Very good breakfast/lunch/coffee place. Great coffee, delicious food. Small but worth the wait for…read morea table.

Stopped by this place for brunch, was pleasantly surprised, considering we correctly have several…read moredietary restrictions. We had the Sweet potato fritter, avocado bacon toast, the fresh orange juice, a tea, and a latte. All of the dishes were fantastic, especially the crispy bacon (wish i had more!) and the espresso in the latte had a bitter chocolate flavor which was lovely. Hope to visit again soon.

The breakfast bap may be the biggest breakfast sandwich ever. It's definitely a gut-bomb with an…read moreegg, bacon AND sausage, all on a pillowy soft roll. The bacon was thick-cut and full of crispy, salty, porky goodness. The sausages were nothing to write home (or Yelp) about, but it just adds nicely to the overall sandwich. The egg was still runny and created a great "sauce" for the remaining bites. I felt like I needed an infusion of spinach and kale after that bap, but it was well worth it. The coffee was decent and came in my favourite type of vessel, large bowl-like mug. This bap is best enjoyed sitting on their patio, enjoying the sunshine and the local morning chatter.

Really good food, terrible service. It may have been just a large crowd because it was the weekend…read moreof the Galway Races, and the staff didn't know how to handle - but we sat down, waited 15 minutes for menus, another 15 to order. BF ordered a pint of Smithwicks - got a half pint. When the food came out, though, it was lovely. BF had the chowder, seafood was fresh, there was some lovely dill, the bread wasn't too crumbly, and the cream was thick without being overwhelming. My salmon was perfectly cooked atop a bed of wonderfully roasted veggies. Two waiters brought the check (two slips of paper), and three promised to go get the credit card machine (one did come back with it, and pretty promptly). We'd go back if we were ever in town again.