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Classic and satisfying. I had the fish sandwich and chips. Tasty and well-cooked (sauce has some flavor to it) and the chowder was good (no bacon in chowder which is a great thing for me). I arrived near to opening and afterwards a large group came in, the server was nice and took my order but I notice that the larger group who ordered after me got their main meal before me. Feels like a popular spot. Good fish n chips place in Galway.
It was tough to get a reservation, just like anywhere in Galway, but we were seated within 10 minutes of our booked table. Staff was efficient and friendly, but took quite a while to come and take our food order. There aren't many options for non-fried or non-creamy dishes, but we enjoyed the prawn feta salad and the seafood soup with a clear broth. They have a decent wine list, although were out of a couple of our top picks. Not a fast meal, but decent and tasty.
Great find and a great Italian restaurant in the middle of mostly pubs in Galway. The place is bright and clean. You need to book a reservation in advance because this place is always packed. The foods were excellent especially the sauces and fresh seafood. They were able to accommodate my lactose intolerant with a nice red sauce. Our server was very nice and proud of its elevated Italian offerings in Galway. We are definitely go here again the next time we are in Galway.
Seafood was delicious. The pan seared octopus starter had great flavor and is great for two. The half dozen oysters were fresh and not too fishy at all - one of the better ones I've had so far. Fish and chips weren't too heavy and flavor was nice. Has a few bites of the Seafood Linguine and that was seriously amazing - the sauce was perfect and lots of seafood to pick from. We went at 6:15pm on a rainy Friday evening and were able to sit immediately. It started filling out later in the evening and their take-out seemed like a popular option too.
There was already a full restaurant and a few parties on the wait list when my husband and I arrived. It took a while before we weren't able to flag staff down to add our name on the waiting list. Once we added our names, we went down the street to have a couple of beers at a nearby bar. The restaurant is small, so the only place to wait is outside. We were seated after returning, which was about 45 minutes later. After being seated, the service was attentive and quick. We ordered three starters, which were all delicious. The butter kissed octopus tentacle portion is probably more fir one, but 2 people could share a couple of pieces each. The raw oysters were Pacific, which confused me a little sinceIrelandis on the Atlantic side. They were fresh and delicious. Food in Ireland has been on the blander side but not at Hooked. The fisherman Stew was full of seafood and flavor, and so was the risotto. I recommend it if you are looking for fresh, flavorful food.
Was on the hunt for the best gluten free fish & chips in Ireland and Hooked is top of the list. Was a bit off the beaten path but gluten free chowder & fish was delicious & staff was great. A bit off the beaten path but worth the walk. My travel partner also said this was their favorite fish & chips of the trip (they are not gluten free).
Quaint place with very affordable prices, fresh seafood and excellent service. Our server was very attentive and friendly. A few menu items are listed separately since the fish of the day changes. The fish (halibut) and chips were delicious; so crispy! Galway Bay oysters were a bit fishy tasting but Tabasco sauce and lemon helped. Limited seating so get there early or be ready for a wait.
A lovely lunch experience. I wanted seafood and this truly delivered. I went in with high expectations -- got the risotto and truffle oil chips -- and those expectations were met. Friendly staff and moderate prices resulted in a pleasant time. Would absolutely recommend this place and would return. Only thing is nothing on the drink menu really jumped out at me, but that's alright, there's plenty of pubs in Galway for that.
3 months ago
One of my favorite stops in Galway!!!! I went for my NYE dinner on vacation and i am SO happy I did. Probably the highlight of my trip. The waitress was an absolute gem and so sweet. The food was TOOOOO GOOD!!!! I legit was going out after and was BURSTING bc I couldn't let a beautiful crumb go to waste! The inside was very nicely decorated, cozy and chic! read more
Hooked came highly recommended so we decided to give them a go. We took a chance and walked over without a reservation so we waited quite a long time (close to an hour outside, as there wasn't a good place to wait indoors) so I recommend making a booking if you can. We were eventually seated at a communal table which did end up being a lot of fun as we met two sisters traveling together and a young couple on a birthday trip. We had a lot of fun talking with everyone and comparing travel notes. Service was fast and the food was good... fresh and tasty... but I did think that portions were a bit small for the price. With the exception of dessert which was quite a lot and good for sharing. read more
1 month ago
Classic and satisfying. I had the fish sandwich and chips. Tasty and well-cooked (sauce has some flavor to it) and the chowder was good (no bacon in chowder which is a great thing for me). I arrived near to opening and afterwards a large group came in, the server was nice and took my order but I notice that the larger group who ordered after me got their main meal before me. Feels like a popular spot. Good fish n chips place in Galway. read more
It was tough to get a reservation, just like anywhere in Galway, but we were seated within 10 minutes of our booked table. Staff was efficient and friendly, but took quite a while to come and take our food order. There aren't many options for non-fried or non-creamy dishes, but we enjoyed the prawn feta salad and the seafood soup with a clear broth. They have a decent wine list, although were out of a couple of our top picks. Not a fast meal, but decent and tasty. read more
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Was recommended to try by a local and it was a delight. Seafood is fresh and affordable. Comfortable design with a nautical theme. Easy to walk to but away from the crowds of the Spanish quarters. Service was attentive but not over bearing. read more
Great find and a great Italian restaurant in the middle of mostly pubs in Galway. The place is bright and clean. You need to book a reservation in advance because this place is always packed. The foods were excellent especially the sauces and fresh seafood. They were able to accommodate my lactose intolerant with a nice red sauce. Our server was very nice and proud of its elevated Italian offerings in Galway. We are definitely go here again the next time we are in Galway. read more
This was some of the best fish I've had to date! The food was very fresh and flavors worked wonderfully together. The service was pretty fast as we were one of the few people in the restaurant. I loved the nautical decor is was very aligned with the area. I can't wait to visit again! read more
Seafood was delicious. The pan seared octopus starter had great flavor and is great for two. The half dozen oysters were fresh and not too fishy at all - one of the better ones I've had so far. Fish and chips weren't too heavy and flavor was nice. Has a few bites of the Seafood Linguine and that was seriously amazing - the sauce was perfect and lots of seafood to pick from. We went at 6:15pm on a rainy Friday evening and were able to sit immediately. It started filling out later in the evening and their take-out seemed like a popular option too. read more
There was already a full restaurant and a few parties on the wait list when my husband and I arrived. It took a while before we weren't able to flag staff down to add our name on the waiting list. Once we added our names, we went down the street to have a couple of beers at a nearby bar. The restaurant is small, so the only place to wait is outside. We were seated after returning, which was about 45 minutes later. After being seated, the service was attentive and quick. We ordered three starters, which were all delicious. The butter kissed octopus tentacle portion is probably more fir one, but 2 people could share a couple of pieces each. The raw oysters were Pacific, which confused me a little sinceIrelandis on the Atlantic side. They were fresh and delicious. Food in Ireland has been on the blander side but not at Hooked. The fisherman Stew was full of seafood and flavor, and so was the risotto. I recommend it if you are looking for fresh, flavorful food. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
Was on the hunt for the best gluten free fish & chips in Ireland and Hooked is top of the list. Was a bit off the beaten path but gluten free chowder & fish was delicious & staff was great. A bit off the beaten path but worth the walk. My travel partner also said this was their favorite fish & chips of the trip (they are not gluten free). read more
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Quaint place with very affordable prices, fresh seafood and excellent service. Our server was very attentive and friendly. A few menu items are listed separately since the fish of the day changes. The fish (halibut) and chips were delicious; so crispy! Galway Bay oysters were a bit fishy tasting but Tabasco sauce and lemon helped. Limited seating so get there early or be ready for a wait. read more
2 years ago
A lovely lunch experience. I wanted seafood and this truly delivered. I went in with high expectations -- got the risotto and truffle oil chips -- and those expectations were met. Friendly staff and moderate prices resulted in a pleasant time. Would absolutely recommend this place and would return. Only thing is nothing on the drink menu really jumped out at me, but that's alright, there's plenty of pubs in Galway for that. read more
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Amazing food. Great service from Mary. I would love to come back to this nautical themed restaurant with fresh fish. Mac and cheese was so good as well. read more
Let's start by talking about the horrendous service. Just like other reviews, we shared the same experience. We were already sat down at our table and still waited about 15 minutes to place our order. A couple came in shortly after and had their order taken within 2 minutes. When my boyfriend walked up to the counter and asked if we could place our order, the waitress told us to just wait so she can submit the other couple's order in first (remember they came in 15 min after us). It took another 5 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us. While all of this waiting was going on, our waitress was just walking around and occasionally cleaning random tables even though there was no line waiting to be sat. 0/10 for service. The ambiance was alright, the tables were dirty but there were some cute decor that I enjoyed. The only reason I give this restaurant one star (besides the fact that I can't go lower) is for the food. The food was overall 9/10. Oysters were delicious!! Tasted super fresh and were a nice size. Mussels were pretty spectacular too. Baked Mac and cheese was light so didn't have us feeling sluggish. Food was phenomenal, service was the worst I have ever seen. read more
2 years ago
The food was so fresh and fabulous - you could tell everything was of high quality. The service was also so lovely and the servers were very patient and attentive. We dug in too fast to remember to take a photo first, but like their wall says, one taste & you're Hooked! read more
2 years ago
6/17/2019- Another WONDERFUL meal in Ireland. We were staying at an Airbnb near by so we decided to walk there. We had not made any reservations, so when we arrived and say a line outside, we figured we were in trouble being that it was five of us. The hostess told us it would be a 15 minute wait. We were pretty hungry so we decided to look at the menu and be prepared once we were seated. The wait was not long. We were seated and ready with our orders. I ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc right away because I was ordering the Baked Wild Silver Hake, Spiced quinoa & Connemara seaweed crust, pickled vegetable salad. We did order a few appetizers for our table to share. We ordered the crab croquettes, shrimp nachos and the Galway oysters. I did not try the oysters. The croquettes were pretty good but the shrimp nachos were a total miss. The chips were stale. It wasn't anything special, I would skip this all together. I did try my friend's seaweed flakes on her French fries and I would totally order this as an appetizer. My hake was perfection with the Connemara seaweed crust. I've never had this before and I would totally order it again. It's such a unique flavor. The pickled vegetable salad was delicious! For dessert, we all shared the sticky toffee pudding with a scoop of ice cream and the guava crème brulee. Both desserts were outstanding. Our walk back to our airbnb was a good one after this unforgettable meal. It is true, One Taste And You're Hooked!!! read more
We chose Hooked for dinner on the one night we were in Galway and were so happy we did. Located in a residential area it was only a 10 minute walk from our AirBNB. When we arrived there were about 10 people waiting outside the restaurant but they told us it would only be a 15 minute wait and they were pretty spot on. The restaurant isn't very large but it is decorated adorably in various sea themed decor. We ordered the shrimp and cheddar nachos, crab and chorizo croquettes and 1/2 dozen oysters to start. Everything was amazing. The oysters were so fresh. Probably the best I've ever had and coming from south Florida, I've tried a lot of oysters. The croquettes were really tasty with an amazing flavor. For dinner our party of 5 ordered fish and chips (the best tasting batter we had on the trip), seafood risotto (order this. It was AMAZING! I had food envy), Seafood tagliatelle (lots of seafood), baked wild silver hake (had a tasty seaweed coating) and a lobster roll. My entree was the lobster roll. They make it with a mayo and ketchup sauce which is a favorite of mine but I've never had it on a lobster roll. It was unique and really good. The included fries were seaweed salted and tasty. Even after all that food we still ordered dessert: sticky toffee pudding and passion fruit creme brûlée. Both were really great. From the fresh and delicious food to the cute decor to the amazing staff this place deserves ten stars. I would eat here weekly if I was a local. read more
3 years ago
I highly recommend the fisherman's stew, it was absolutely delicious! And the cider was fantastic too! I will definitely go back! Worth every penny of mine! read more
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Hooked is absolutely worth a visit if you're in Galway and wanting super fresh, delicious seafood. Fish, lobster, oysters, octopus, and chowder, this gem is putting out some great food in a cute, charming atmosphere. Our table ordered a variety of appetizers to start - the shrimp/cheddar nachos, the crab/chorizo croquettes, and the Galway oysters. The oysters were definitely the star of the group with a super fresh, briny flavor. Basically they tasted fresh of the sea. Delish! I would skip the nachos (stale chips but good shrimp) and croquettes (good but not great) next time. I don't think you can go wrong with any of Hook's entrees. The fish and chips I had was outstanding. This fresh fish (cod I think) was prepared and cooked perfectly with a light, crispy batter that puts almost all others to shame. Truly great. My friends may disagree, but the second best meal at our table was the seafood risotto. It had a perfect ratio of seafood to the creamy risotto and had a beautiful, delicate flavor. It was exceptional. I can't remember exactly what everyone else ordered (some fish, a lobster roll and something else), but I had bites of all of it, and everything was delicious. I also enjoyed the quirkiness of the seaweed flakes on my friend's french fries. The restaurant has a nice, simple selection of wine and various Irish beers as well as desserts. I enjoyed the house sauvignon blanc. It was a perfectly crisp and cool accompaniment for our seafood meal. The sticky toffee pudding is good as was the creme brûlée. Not exceptional, but definitely good. Although located in a residential area about a ten minute walk from the Latin Quarter, most of the patrons enjoying Hooked the summer evening we were there were Americans. The restaurant's 4.5 stars rating on Yelp is well earned and could have something to do with that. read more
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7 years ago
After spending a week in Ireland, dinner at Hooked was the best meal we had... by far. At the suggestion of my traveling bestie Angie S. we came to Hooked on the Monday we were visiting Galway. Just a short walk from our little neighborhood AirB&B the five of us arrived around 7:30ish for dinner. It's quite a small place so be prepared to wait a bit for a table. We waited maybe 15/20 minutes and without a reservation it honestly wasn't too long. While we waited we checked out the menu to decide what to eat. Once sat at a large window table we were served right away. We all ordered various beers and wines and started with the croquettes, shrimp nachos and I got the 1/2doz Galway oysters. I honestly wasn't impressed with the shrimp nachos; while the shrimp was good the chips were stale and the whole thing together just wasn't really worth ordering. The croquettes were quite good. Being from south Florida I've had all different kinds of croquettes from Miami to south beach and the seafood take was quite refreshing considering they're usually made with ham/pork. The oysters however, straight fire! These were definitely super fresh and local caught - not too salty and had perfect flavor with the squeezed lemon and hot sauce. YUM! For dinner I ordered the seafood risotto. There's another review here that states to stay clear of the risotto... IGNORE IT. Growing up in south Florida literally eating seafood since birth and being a hardcore foodie... the Hooked Seafood Risotto is one of the best I've ever had. Risotto is my favorite and I will automatically order if it's on any menu, this seafood risotto was amazing! It was perfectly creamy and had delicious parmesan flavor and the right amount of each seafood. I only wish the portion was bigger, mostly so I could have continued eating it but I honestly considered ordering a second to take to-go. While I didn't try all the other foods that were ordered at the table everything looked amazingly fresh and I loved that they add the seaweed seasoning to their fries - nice touch. Service and overall experience at Hooked was fantastic. I love little places like this and the small/local feel with the amazing experience we had earned them a spot on my "best of the best" list. I hope to return to the emerald isle in the future and would come out of my way to have another meal here again. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
This restaurant caters to caucasians. We were excited to eat here and unfortunately the service was terrible! I have never completed a review and blamed bad service on racism. However, this is the first and in Ireland of all places! The red head and short haired blond in this Hook restaurant need to be unhooked! They suck! Worst display of racism. We were seated in the corner and another group who looked to be middle eastern were seated right in front the restrooms. I heard them ask if they can move to the next table and the red head rudely told them no, another group was arriving & will sit in that table. There were 5 caucasians to the 6 middle easterners that were already seated in front of the restrooms. We noticed all the great service provided to all the other white patrons and not us or the other group. We were seated in the worst seats in the restaurant and left with no service. 10 minutes to get our drink orders & food. Another 15 minutes to receive our drinks, 20 minutes to get appetizers and entrées never made it almost 30 minutes later because we left. We noticed that the other colored group did so too. The appetizers we did receive was mediocre at best. Too much aiole and not enough cheese sauce. See the seating arrangements from our vantage point? Gobdaw! read more
7 years ago
Walked quite a ways to come here I passed it on my way on the bus and it looked too good, walked up right when they opened and ordered half a dozen oysters, monk fish cheeks, and the shrimp taco. Boy oh boy was it delicious and hit the spot perfectly. I really enjoyed it and this place was another beautiful restaurant. Loved the bathroom. The door mechanism and the sink. Definitely a must visit while your in Galway. read more
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