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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Excellent food and service amazing seafood and oysters were delicious! Do recommend booking a table as small and fill up fast for service. read more

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After two unsuccessful nights to get a table at Hooked, we tried a third and what would've been a final time. To our luck, the universe was on our side. We indulged in appetizers, mains, and beverages. Personally, I had the Hooked Fish Taco. An exquisite cross between Mexican cuisine and Irish fish. The ambiance of Hooked was a modern spin on a fish tavern. All in all, a very tasteful adventure and well worth the multiple attempts to get a spot. read more

Hooked Seafood Restaurant - The Hooked Fish Taco - Seafood Near Me - Galway, G

This was my second time at this establishment and I wasn't disappointed. The place is small and the seats fill up fast so if you're in a pinch for dinner call before you walk over to see if they have room for you. I got the chowder this time and previously I had the fish and chips, both were delightful. read more

This was by far my favorite restaurant in Ireland. It was recommended to us by a local. Everything on the menu was delicious in large portions. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great and the staff was very accommodating. It was packed so we had to wait a little for a table, but it was well worth the wait. We started off with the squid, fish taco, monkfish cheeks, crab and chorizo croquettes, and oysters. Everything tasted fresh and hit the spot. My favorites were the fish taco and the croquettes. I ordered the seafood tagliatelle and it was amazing! I loved all of the seafood and it was a simple yet elegant and tasty dish. read more

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Dinner was sooo amazing... we had the oysters, mussels and seafood linguine. Ridiculous!! Our waitress was so kind and helpful and the restaurant was clean and welcoming! read more

We felt the person behind the counter was rude. She spent a very long time explaining there would be no table for us and then sent us to a restaurant 3X as expensive and very tricky to find. Dismissive tone. read more

Great off the beaten track restaurant. Amazing and fresh seafood and very friendly staff. They have a large menu which is a blessing and a curse, there was so many things I wanted to try. A local bartender recommended we go here and I'm so glad she did! Best calamari and lightly battered fish and chips. read more

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A wonderful crispy salt and pepper squid as starter, delicious salmon burger, an original non battered but grilled fish and chips for a change and the best fries we've had in Ireland. This with a very good local beer and a soft price and lovely service. Don't ask, go there! read more

Can't say enough about how Amazing this place is! Food, service , atmosphere . For starters, we had the garlic bread, muscles , onion rings and fried squid. Known for their fish and chips I had to get it and I was not disappointed. Batter was light along with the fish. For desert we had the Churro's with dolce de leche and Brownie sundae with honeycombe ice cream! read more

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Had no idea of where to eat, so stopped in a pub for a pint and asked. Bar tender didn't say but one word "Hooked." It was around the block, but if you aren't sure get more specific directions. It's all by itself in what appears to be residential. There is a fish market attached. The place is rather small and usually busy from what I've read, but there were only 4 tables occupied. Others came & went but no waiting. Better be hungry as the portions were a plenty. Cod was light & flaky and chips were tasty. The fish pie wasn't what I expected tho. More of a fish soup with mashed potatoes on top. However it tasted good and was filling. The bread that accompanied didn't have much flavor. The big disappointment, as I've read in other reviews, was the lack of oysters. If they're on the menu they should be available or just add them to the specials board. A good choice of beer as long as you like Galway Hooker. There were two to choose from. Overall it was our only seafood outing in our three days and it would have been 5 stars had they stocked up on oysters (or at least not teased). read more

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I visited their restaurant multiple times. I tried fish and chips, chowder, mussels, risotto, and linguine. All of them were great. The only issue with their restaurant is the table booking system, you can not book anything in advance. And their system of writing the names and calling the numbers would not work if you have a US number. So other than annoying waiting, the foods are awesome. You can order anything and you won't be disappointed. read more

This beloved neighborhood family restaurant in Galway is slightly off the beaten path but you won't regret coming here for dinner. It's about a 15 min walk from Eyer Square, just the perfect amount of time to work up an appetite! We started with the Galway oysters which are large and briny. They taste of ocean and some even still have the moss attached. They are not shucked correctly so will require you to wrestle them away from the shell. But who cares - they are deliciously fresh and juicy! We also had the salt and pepper squid here which is very good. Many of the calamari in US are no longer made of real squid so I try to only eat calamari when I'm certain that they are what they are. These are soft and a little creamy not rubbery or chewy. We also had monkfish cheeks as appetizers. This fish has white and firm flesh almost like a blend between swordfish and calamari. It is prepared with a small amount of broth with chorizo making the dish feel meaty and yet still delicate. There is a small side of torched mash potatoes that is simply mouthwatering when drizzled with a bit of the chorizo broth. For main, we had mussels in a wine broth. Unlike most mussels in Ireland, which are usually prepared in a creamy sauce, Hooked serves its mussels in a clear herby wine broth. I personally prefer this method since it doesn't temper with the umami flavor of the mussels. We also had a wonderful fish pie. Now I know what you will say- fish pie?! Trust me, it is amazing. Think shepherds pie but instead of meat, there is a delicious medley of fresh fish. All topped with torched mashed potatoes. It is perfect for the cold and rainy Galway weather and will warm you right up! We also ordered the pan seared halibut, again the chef knows what he's doing at Hooked. Take a look at my pictures and you will see. I had the special risotto made with scallops and crab. The scallop I had was pan seared and had a bit of roe stuffed on the side. It was such an ingenious touch and imparted that beautiful ocean umami to the fish. Normally I don't think of risotto and seafood in the same dish but this one worked. The wine menu is not extensive but there is a small respectable selection of reds and whites. Bubblies are by the bottle. I found the waitstaff to be competent but not overly effusive. The place is small with a large round table for sharing if you are dining alone or have a large party. The restaurant fills up pretty quickly so make sure to come early or take your chances. My food rating: 5 My lone traveler rating: 4 read more

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My group and I just left and I must say this was the worst dining experience we've had so far on our trip here in Ireland. My group was seated in the corner of the restaurant (which we originally agreed to). However, we did not expect that with us being placed in the corner, that meant we would not be serviced or helped THE ENTIRE TIME. The staff came to our table only to take our order, and then to bring our food and drinks. So 3 times in total. After receiving some of the groups food, no staff member came back to our table to check on us. However, the staff serviced and checked on all of the other tables MULTIPLE TIMES, and it felt as if they wanted to forget we were there or they were actively trying to avoid us. One person in our group didn't even receive her food. Also, I do want to point out that the two groups with colored people (our group included) were placed in the corners of the restaurant. The other group of colored people was placed right in front of the restroom, while all of the white groups were placed elsewhere. They can say it was due to space or whatever, but it was BLATANTLY obvious that our two tables were not being serviced or helped the way the other tables were. Lastly, we watched another group come in and be taken care of immediately and receive the specials menu from a server (which we never received) and yes, they were white. In conclusion, the service here was terrible. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone of color. read more

The John Dory special was amazing! Great food, wonderful wait staff... Worth doing community seating if you don't want to wait as this place seems to be pretty busy with good reason! read more

Fantastic food! The best chowder I've had, and my family is from New England. There weee able to do gluten free fish and chips and they were great, you could really tell it was fresh. I had this Galway Cider there that was the best hard cider I've tasted, it went very well with the fish and chips. Don't forget the dessert. The brownie and Carmel toffee cake were a great finish the the meal. Don't miss out on this place. read more

Our Air BnB host recommended Hooked, and we were so impressed that we went back for dinner a second night in Galway. No reservations allowed, and very typically, it starts to get busy around 5:30pm. Great seafood chowder, which is certainly where the best New England clam chowder got its roots. Monkfish and oysters were some of the best I've ever had. Lobster wasn't available 2 days in a row, I'm sure it's great when they have it. Good prices, excellent menu, friendly service - highly recommend. read more

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We came in from Chicago to Ireland - we have had a ton of great food / highly recommend the seafood stew - it was delicious

freshest seafood always prepared well. curated wine list matched to the menu...delicious!

Went here for dinner per a local's recommendation and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is in the middle of a quiet neighborhood and is a hidden gem. The staff is easy going and very polite with great insight on their dishes. We ordered the muscles, crabs croquettes, seafood chowder, calamari, fish n chips and their fresh catch of the day. Everything was delicious and I might dare to say that we may go back again tomorrow night for dinner. read more

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Just a lovely evening. Small, so get their early. Very fresh, nicely cooked (or raw) seafood. Not fancy, but brings out the flavors nicely.

This was our first dinner in Galway, and I'm pretty dang happy. We both got fish and chips and I absolutely destroyed mine- it was just too yummy to stop! We didn't try anything else, unfortunately. It's very prompt both with drinks and food! If we come back to Galway, we'll be back. I felt very satisfied with the amount of food as well as the taste, and I'm feeling pretty good! read more

The wait was worth it. Seafood chowder was delicious. Fish and chips light and flakey. read more

It's not easy to find gluten-free fish and chips, but this place had it along with great service and other tasty selections. Highly recommend this west end gem in Galway. read more

Awesome, from the decor to the service, to most importantly, the meal. We arrived to a full restaurant on a Tuesday evening. They asked if we minded sharing a large table with two other guests, we didn't mind. I think this is a good idea that more restaurants should try. It is a win/win for all, if both parties are in agreement. The croquettes were good, but what was even better was the slaw on top. It was so good, I requested a side to eat with my meal. And, they were kind enough to share the recipe. I got my typical Irish dinner of fish and chips. It was very good. The "crust" was so flaky and light. My husband had a lobster roll and ate every bite. Service was very pleasant. We can't get over how good service is in a place where they aren't working for tips! In the States, service is hit or miss AND their livelihood depends on the tip! Go Ireland! read more

Very good gluten-free fish and chips. Best we've had! Went out of our way and was well worth it

Tidy and efficient. I came to dine in but they had a wait list so I chose to get my order via takeaway. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had my order in hand and out the door in less than 15 minutes. And holy moly was it delicious! Lots of chips! The hake was flaky and fried perfectly. Definitely making a return visit. I will say that the spot is tiny so try not to get in the way of the bustle! read more

I've had fish n' chips before but none have come close to Hooked. In Hooked I was treated to the BEST fish and chips I've ever tasted. The fish was perfectly seasoned and the batter was crispy. The chips were perfect. Forget about the rest just go to Hooked! Seriously!! read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night and the place was packed with people! We were seated right away for our group of 9 people. I ordered the shrimp tacos as my appetizer and it was so fresh and delicious and came with 3 pieces of shrimp with slaw and some really good sauce. A lot of people in our group got the Seafood chowder which they loved and they do offer an option to choose from the small or large cup option. For the main entree I ordered the Seafood Risotto which I wasn't really feeling since it was way too creamy and had a mix of different fish in it but I wouldn't say it was bad. The orange jelly garnish on top tasted like marmalade and I didn't really like the sweet touch added to the risotto. The Parmesan crisp and arugula toppings were good though. A lot of people in our group got the fish and chips which they were please with and they give you a hefty serving of fish and chips. One person got the Seafood pasta which was absolutely delicious with a good helping of clams. One of my friends got the fish burger which to her disappoint didn't come with any fries. Oh and the calamari is also good here. I would definitely give it another chance but stay clear of the risotto. read more

Hooked Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Galway, G

Best meal I had in Ireland! The chowder and the oysters blew me away. I had never eaten Hake before and it was a lovely first experience

Excellent local seafood spot. Located in Galway West End, makes for a great not as touristy dinner destination. Best seafood chowder we may have ever had. Fresh local oysters are called 'pacific' but they are caught in Galway Bay. 80s music on the radio and good service. Also try the local Galway Hooked beer. read more

Hooked Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Galway, G

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Our airbnb host recommended Hooked to us, and after reading numerous reviews, we decided to eat there. After being put onto a waiting list and told to come back in half an hour, we finally got a table and ordered mussels for starters, and two main courses of Hooked style shrimp. Mussels came pretty quick, and there were plenty, so everything was off to a good start. However, it took a good 50 minutes to get our shrimp after we were done with the mussels, and then there was only 5 shrimp, pretty tasty but definitely not enough for a 14€ plate. Overall, i'd still recommend Hooked. Go there, expect to wait a bit (we had time to go back to our apartment), and ordered something else than the shrimp and you should be good ! read more

This place is pretty pricey for how casual it is. There were two little kids running around the whole time we were eating. With that being said, the food was great. The fish taco portion was bigger than expected and it was the best part of the meal! read more

Amazing all around...great food, friendly staff. Loved it! We had the shrimp taco, fish taco and monkfish cheeks. Everything was perfect!

So many seafood options around Galway, but after reading some reviews we picked Hooked. Did not disappoint at all. The shrimp nachos were excellent and we inhaled them in less than 5 minutes. The shrimp was spicy and cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was great. I got the shrimp tacos (was craving shrimp) and my boyfriend got the fish and chips. The fish was so fresh! Service was friendly & great and we were served quickly! Definitely want to stop back for a daily special before we leave Galway! read more

Came here based off all the positive reviews from yelp, blogs and even from our Airbnb host! Excellent food, great service, you won't be disappointed. Make sure to get in early before they get booked up for the night! read more

Loved Hooked. Am from Portland Maine. We have great fish restaurants. Hooked was right up there really enjoyed it. One of the best fish tacos I've had. Great job. read more

Fabulous tastes and fresh seafood. What a great experience! We had fish and chips and mussels. Wow! We were licking our fingers after dinner. A Galway visit without visiting Hooked Seafood Restaurant is half the experience. Do recommend! read more

This charming nook of a restaurant represents the very best of Irish food and service. We first walked by about 8 PM and were charmed by the decor and wowed by the menu, but every table was packed, with more people waiting -- on a Thursday! Another good sign. Further tantalized by glimpses of an enormous seafood platter, we went out for a pint and came back about an hour later. The interior is really sweet -- rough wood and a blue and white color scheme give it a nautical feel that's not too kitchy, and it manages to feel cozy and not cramped even though the footprint is quite small. Silverware arrives in a caddy (an Irish practice I think Americans would do well to imitate!) The kitchen had run out of oysters that evening, so our server offered to substitute something else so we could still have the seafood platter. We suggested fried cod, which she thought might be strange with the cold dishes, but cheerfully agreed and soon everything had arrived. The food was outstanding. Delicately flavored crab claws and meat, richly smoked salmon and huge sweet prawns, all chilled to perfection and served with a tangle of greens, lemon slices and fresh brown bread with butter. The fried fish portion was enormous, hot and crispy outside and flaky and tender within, and the tartar sauce alongside was even better than the marie rose sauce that came with the cold seafood. Service was fantastic as well. The young woman who waited on us was funny, personable and as charming as the restaurant itself, which she called "her baby" -- her father owns the seafood wholesaler next door, which explains the high quality and staggeringly low prices (I think our platter was 20 euros, and we struggled to finish everything.) We were the last diners there, but she didn't pressure or rush us, just stayed to chat even after we paid the bill. That level of service is extremely rare in Ireland, so we were all the more impressed. Bonus: they are of Middle Eastern descent and offer falafel as an option for those who don't eat seafood. As much as I love falafel, it would be pretty difficult to turn down that unbelievable platter if I were to visit again . . . though when I retire to Galway and come here a few times a week, I'll probably give it a shot eventually! Hopefully by then they will have acquired a liquor license, as a cold beer with my fish was the only possible improvement they could make. read more

Hidden gem in town. We were looking for a fish and chips in town, we passed by chance and give it à try. Not too oily and 8€ only! They only had wine bottle for drinks, why not some Galway craftbeer? read more