We lucked out with patio seating at 7pm on a Saturday night. We were in the mood for seafood and Gemelle's looked like a great spot for local mussels. Unfortunately they were already sold out but we got a dozen local oysters, seafood chowder and fillet of hake. Paired with a 12-year Redbreast, a single pot still Irish whiskey. The chowder was packed full of fish including hake and salmon. It's a bit thinner than American chowders but made with local cream and no potatoes. It's a hearty bowl packed with seafood and no fillers. The oysters are Kelly Gigas, and many connoisseurs claim the west coast of Ireland produces the best oysters in the world. It was €36 per dozen and they were indeed excellent. The Fillet of Hake, Grilled and served with sweet potato puree, green vegetables and a coconut ginger, chilli and coriander sauce. This was outstanding. The house made Irish brown bread with softened butter was the best we've had so far. read more

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Such a cute restaurant! Very cozy and love the candlelight's, medieval rustic, and cottage core feel. Service is very friendly. The oysters and mussels were delicious! read more

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Very nice atmosphere with great service. Everything was delicious. I did have to send back a dish because it was prepared too salty. read more

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Spent a quick afternoon in Galway and happened upon this quaint establishment. Service was great! We ordered a dozen raw oysters (Kelly Gigas). Hands down the best oysters we've ever had. That means a lot since we live of the Gulf of Mexico. Burgers were excellent! We hope to someday make our way back. read more

Gemelle's - Kelly Giga Oyster.....so good! - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

The food is amazing and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. It's got a medieval cottage vibe. The the oysters are out of this world and the seafood chowder has so much fish in it you can make it a whole meal. Service was maybe a little slow for some people but honestly I really liked that it was relaxed and I could take my time. I'm sure they would be accommodating of a need for faster service if requested too. They were all very nice. read more

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ETABLISSEMENT A FUIR - EXPERIENCE TRES DECEVANTE Mauvaise expérience pour un groupe français de 40 personnes avec menu choisi en amont lors de la réservation. Avant le repas, une personne du groupe est tombée dans l'escalier (mal entretenu et glissant) et s'est fracturée le tibia. A aucun moment, le personnel s'en est inquiété. Il a fallu appelé l'assurance et les secours pour une hospitalisation à Galway. L'accueil et le comportement de la manageuse ont été exécrables. Plusieurs personnes ont commandé des boissons et la manageuse a refusé que chacun règle individuellement ses boissons, facturant l'ensemble des menus et des boissons avec une majoration totale de 10 %. L'information concernant ses 10 % n'a été communiquée que quelques jours auparavant et seulement pour les menus. La manageuse n'a accepté aucun compromis, menaçant même d'appeler la police en hurlant. La facture comportait plusieurs erreurs qu'elle a rectifié sans même s'excuser. A priori, dans une réponse à un autre commentaire, vous dîtes que vous êtes connue pour votre personnalité extravertie et votre nature amicale et n'être jamais hostile aux clients. Ce n'est pas le reflet de ce qui s'est passé lors du dîner du 12 août 2025 et je confirme que votre établissement est un ATTRAPE TOURISTE. La pire expérience dans un restaurant en Irlande. SVP, évitez toute réservation à GEMELLES read more

We are in Galway for a few dats and casually walked in to this place. I was tired of fish and chips and wanted a Ribeye Steak. I was thrilled when they brought my steak rare but on a HOT slate stone so I got to cook it myself and let me tell you it was the Best steak since I went to the Salt Grass Cafe in San Antonio Texas on my 60th birthday 7 years ago. We were a group of 4 and the only people in the place so I was very concerned but I would be willing to go back daily. Do Yourself a FLAVOR and check this hidden gem out. I got my steak with the garlic butter that I slathered on myself. Good groceries!! read more

Gemelle's - Ribeye with lots of Garlic butter and my beautiful wife Donna. - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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I ordered seafood chowder, mussels, and a pint of Guinness! Seafood chowder was the best one that I have had during last few days. The mussels also was great! The best thing about this restaurant was the people who work there, they were great! The restaurant's decorations and music were also great! read more

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Best steak in Galway. So many places to advertise sirloin. And I've had some good ones. Everyone specializes in this peppercorn sauce. This place rocked. They have sirloin but what separates them is that they offer ribeye! Ireland--offer ribeyes! Great drink menu. Great staff. Small, like most places. Close to the Spanish Arch thing. You can cook it on a Stone yourself (ala American restaurant "black rock") or chef cook. I cooked my own. It was fabulous. You can control the steak. Cut in half and cooked then second half. read more

Gemelle's - Black stone ribeye - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

We loved this restaurant so much we ate there both nights while in Galway. The mussels and brown bread were wonderful as was the tagliatelle pasta. We enjoyed the wine on tap and the desserts were beautiful and tasty. Highly recommend on very touristy street to try this place!! read more

Gemelle's - Dessert - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

A hidden gem in the Latin Quarter. we were tipped off by a local to go here. We got the goat cheese parcel salad and it was the best salad I've ever had. Goat cheese just ozzed out after you cut into the parcel. I got the duck on a hot stone and it was everything I could've imagined. My mother got the Seabass and wasn't sure if she'd like it. But it was one of the best things we've eaten in Ireland so far. I'd highly recommend it and my mother also like the espresso martini. We loved the staff and feel of this place and is an awesome place to go to in galaway. read more

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Had the prawn and chorizo appetizer and Irish beef and Guinness stew. Everything was fantastic!!! read more

Gemelle's - Every was so very fantastic!!!! - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Excellent place. I highly recommend it. I rarely write reviews. But if I do - It's only if I (and my family) likes a place a lot. We loved their oysters. And the seafood chowder. Try it and I am sure you'll like it. read more

Nice place with outdoor seating. The salmon was very tasty. Sweet potato fries were a nice tough and the hummus was just okay read more

Gemelle's - Salmon with sweet potato fries - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Arrived here haphazardly on a busy Saturday night. Truly a hidden treasure. We ordered the seafood chowder, which was superb. Served in a large shallow bowl it was enough for two. It was very flavorful and contained generous chunks of fresh fish. The lamb shank was largely portioned (moreso than anywhere else I'd had it, but can't complain.) it was succulent and delicious. My partner had the seafood platter. Both dishes were memorable. Highly recommend this restaurant for a quieter, more romantic dining experience with great ambiance. read more

Gemelle's - Lamb shank and seafood platter - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

My husband has wanted me to try what he called "Steak on a Rock" for years, since he had a favorite steakhouse that served it like this in Germany. As we walked by Gemelle's on Quay in the Latin Quarter, we saw people eating said Steak on a Rock! We came back a few days later. If it hadn't been our last night in Galway, we probably would have gone back! The restaurant has a very clean feel, nothing like a pub. Our filets arrived seared and sizzling on a lava rock. I had the mushroom sauce for a side and it was so fantastic, as was the steak! The fries were perfect that there were tons of them. I had the affogato for dessert. I wish so much that the cocktail that I had was listed so I knew exactly what was in it, but I think it was gin, elderflower syrup, and Prosecco with some frozen mixed berries in it. I loved it and had two. I made one at home! I will probably never return to Ireland, but if I ever do, this will be on the list and will probably still be going strong, as we chatted with the owner's son who told us that they had been in business for 20 years. A final note: Yelp users said this restaurant is not good for kids. Please believe it. It is very small with not very much room between tables, and there is nothing for them to eat but french fries. Stop trying to put square pegs in round holes. read more

Gemelle's - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

We loved this gem and surprise find. Food quality was excellent and service great. We ordered fish and chips. Prawns and had a fabulous appetizer. read more

Gamelle's was such a treat! It was recommended by a local shop owner that afternoon so we went there for dinner! Incredible steak (and what a cool experience with the stone!!) and salmon was great! One of the few places that had a great salad that wasn't soaked in dressing and oil. Wonderfully prepared food, incredibly cute building with stone and roses around the doorway, and wonderful staff that treated us like family. If I ever come back to Galway (and I hope I do!) we will be back! read more

My best experience in Ireland so far. You can have a menu with 2 courses (starter + main OR main + dessert) for 20€ or a menu with 3 courses (start+main+dessert) for 25€. The same price as the restaurants around. I took the steak with homefries served on a black lava stone. The steak filet was just incredible, no need for any sauce, just perfect. The homefries were just good. In dessert I took the warm chocolate cookie. Homemade, melting, served with ice-cream, it was as incredible as the steak. Do not hesitate to eat in this restaurant, it is worth the price. read more

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This place was amazing, the staff was sweet and knowledgable and the food and atmosphere were everything you could want. We had a great meal and got a few awesome recommendations for the rest of the night. read more

Oysters were really fresh! Mussels in a creamy sauce is a must try. Sweet potato fries were crispy and really good. Ask for the home made sauce - it pairs really nicely with the fries. Calamari rings were slightly too oily. read more

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After walking for a few hours exploring the streets of Galway, my colleague and I decided to look for a nice dinner spot in the city. My colleague spotted Gemelle's and we decided to walk in and see what it was about. We had a delicious and filling lunch at the High Cafe several hours before, so we didn't want anything too heavy. We ordered the potatas bravas (frittes with a light sweet sauce), a very nice meat and cheese plate and a crostini. The food and the service were excellent. A couple tables nearby had ribeye steaks sizzling on hot lava stones. If I had a bigger appetite, I might have tried that as it smelled very good. We thoroughly enjoyed the service and the food, and if I have a chance to return to Galway again in business, I will be sure to dine at this place again. read more

Gemelle's - Pappas ravas, meat and cheese plate, and crostini made a wonderful light meal. - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Great food prep and presentation. Nice mix of tapas and large dinner portions. Odd system of wines on tap was actually terrific even for a snob like me! Excellent mussels, olives, calamari. Steaks smelled delicious from neighboring dinners. read more

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Gemelle's was a gem of a dinner place where my partner and I went to this past Saturday (Apr 6). We both ordered steak on a lava plate and it was scrumptious. The server was also amazing and looked out for us, asked us if we needed anything all the time. Will come back here again when we visit Galway! read more

Owner harassed me for not flushing the toilet after using and then told me I needed to wash his sink because "you don't leave a sink that way" when I used hand sanitizer. I mean, come on. We're in Ireland. People piss on the floor, and the fact that the owner found me in the street to cuss me out after me to flush the toilet that I forgot to shows a lot about this establishment. Very outrageous Irish behavior towards a young tourist just looking for the wifi password. Keep your positive energy away from this negative environment, go to McDonaghs for authenticity, reality in price, and an enlightening and wholesome experience. Sorry to say Gemelle's should be called Bitter. read more

Gemelle was pretty terrible. The food was mediocre at best and certainly overpriced. Then after the meal they charged my credit card three times. When I tried to resolve the issue, they were unaccommodating and told me to "take it up with the credit card company" There are 50 better restaurants within a stone's throw of Gemelle - eat at any of them. read more

Such an adorable spot with great decor! The seafood chowder was the best that I've ever had!!! The others in my party had burgers that were pure class. You can tell that the chef really takes care with the menu and ingredients. read more

Terrific dinner and friendly efficient service. Would recommend eating upstairs, quieter and softer lighting, but no hesitation giving these folks a 5 star + review. It's family owned and run, everything we ordered was delicious, reasonable wine list, and I'm only sorry we dont live in Ireland so we can come back next week. Thanks to all at Gemelle's for a great evening. read more

Had an excellent 3 course meal here with wonderful service. You can get 2 courses (appetizer and entree) for €20 or 3 course meal (includes dessert) for €25. Definitely worth it! The daily specials are available to choose from for the courses. I had the 3 fish trio, which was plated beautifully. It had a couple of mussels, which I am normally not a fond of, but these were fresh and were not fishy tasting. Hubby had the fish on special. Another excellent dish, not overwhelming in taste. The steak on the sizzling lava rock was another excellent dish. The desserts were also really delicious! If you are looking for a nice meal, especially for a celebration, this place would be perfect. read more

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So good!!!! Delightful atmosphere, best food we have had in Ireland-' especially for the value! Cons? They advertise steak cooked at your table, but apparently that is upon request only. Also, the meat is overcooked By American standards. Pros, it is still delicious! Looking for an tasty dinner in Galway? Here it is! read more

Gemelle's - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Nice little spot with excellent service and food. The small euro dining and incredible cocktails add to the airy atmosphere. From stew to crab sandwich's my party sampled most the menu. Do yourself a favor and order oysters. The extremely fresh and brine accents will set your lunch or dinner off right. Don't miss enjoying a well made cocktail while you are at it. Well off Gin list with incredible mixers. read more

This was such a pleasant experience. I had noticed it the night before when we were out strolling and felt pulled to come back. You're still in the heart of the action of Galway and pubs and shops, but if you just need a bit of a break from Guiness and pub food (which I'm pretty sure they would also have) and feel like a nice glass of wine and a fresh bowl of mussels and an outdoor seating (although the inside looked super cute/European!) area to relax but enjoy the sea air, and be seen.... don't hesitate another minute. Take the hassle out if walking in circles and looking at menus and just take a seat. You won't be disappointed. read more

Gemelle's - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Little restaurant downtown with great food. The steak on the lava stone was amazing. If you want some classic fish and chips, definitely would recommend trying it here. read more

My family came here after a week in Ireland. This place is excellent. The place is charming and quaint. The service is attentive. The food is diverse and fresh and tasty. They clearly use high quality ingredients. The fish and chips were the best in Ireland. The lamb falls of the bone. The ribeye stake was very flavorful and well prepared. Overall it was the best meal in Ireland. If you want something different than traditional Irish fare in Galway this maybe the best there is....You will not be disappointed. read more

Great food and service. Had the oysters and my friend had the sirloin and loved the stone it comes on so it continues to cook in its own juices. Atmosphere is nice as well, very warm and laid back. read more

What a gem of a restaurant in Galway! We stumbled in here our first night in Galway because we couldn't find a place without a long wait and were glad we did! The food was excellent and the restaurant is family owned and run. The name Gemelle's means twins and the restaurant is named after the owner's two daughters. Sarah, one of the daughters was our waitress and gave us great service. Amy the other daughter was behind the bar and told us all about the history of the restaurant. Dylan the son was managing the floor and treated us well. Their steaks, cooked on lava stones, fresh salads, duck (also prepared on lava stones) and plentiful mussels were some of the items we tried and none disappointed. We were a group of six and enjoyed it so much that we went back the next night! We highly recommend that you dine here. Take some time to visit with Sarah, Amy and Dylon they are wonderful people and you can tell they have a passion for their family business. read more

Gemelle's - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Amazing find on a Friday night. Great local oysters. Amazing lamb and steak mains--steak served in a lava stone and finished cooking at the table. Drink choices great. Staff wonderful. Definitely recommend. read more

Delicious upscale food and nice wine list. Reservations required unless you sit at the bar.

One of the best dishes I have had in a long time. Staff are very friendly and welcoming to tourists. I would highly recommend the restaurant and I hope it gets recognised more for creativity of the menu and choice of wines read more

Do NOT eat here! Worst experience at a restaurant with a waiter I'be ever had! So decided to eat here tonight as the other restaurants seem to have a long wait, and this place has no customers (should have been first clue). When I went in, was initially greeted by a nice young man, very polite and sat us right away. I ordered the chicken and potatoes since I have an intolerance to red meat and pork (serious intolerance), so figured I was safe. It came with a mushroom sauce on the side, the sauce smelled different so I asked what was in it, they told me beef or pork, I apologized and asked to have a different sauce informing them of my food issues. They brought out a different sauce (again still nice) I cut into the chicken and took a bite, there was a red sauce hidden in the middle. I was a bit nervous because of the surprise beef in the mushroom sauce, so I asked what it was, this time to an older waiter. He looked at me and shouted "it's NOT a sauce", was a little taken back by the attitude, but asked what it was. He looked at me and said the name, I said I don't know what it is, could you explain. He just yelled the name of the item, I again explained I didn't know what it was (at this point I was very taken back and embarrassed by him yelling at me, since by then there were other customers in the restaurant). He got in my face and said it's pork sausage mixed with cheese. I informed him of my food intolerances and he said "well what do you expect me to do?" I was mortified! Not only am I timid with regards to my food issues, and feel bad asking at restaurants as is, I had done nothing to provoke this man!!! "I told him, I don't expect anything", he took the food and walked away. He came back and shoved a menu at me and said "well, pick something else", I was almost welling up with tears of shock and frustration, I told him that I wouldn't like anything else, he said fine and then ignored me as he spoke so "sweetly to my friend" saying well I hope at least YOU liked your food. As I left worked up the nerve and I told him that I was horrified how I was treated and never deserved that and it was the worst customer service I've ever received !! I just can't believe it !! The only thing he did was not charge me for the meal I didn't eat. Which is a good thing since the bite I did have, caused me to become violently ill after. read more