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Kirwans Lane Restaurant

4.5 (48 reviews)
PriceySeafood
Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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What's the vibe?
Intimate
Romantic
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING. Should really be listed as a main course...
Elizabeth S.

I am allergic to seafood, but was with a group that wanted to check out Kirwans. I don't know whether this was a special on the menu, or they just gave it out for folks who are vegetarian (I'm not, just didn't want a big steak at lunch) -- but I ended up with a delicious vegetable risotto. I remember it being delicious -- but to be honest, once the sticky toffee pudding made it to the table, I didn't remember or notice much else. I'd never had STP before and am wondering now why my parents hated me and never introduced me to it (probably because I would've insisted on it for 3 squares a day...). Delicious, with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream because, well, sugar. Really nice little space in Galway -- great for taking a break after walking around.

Lobster risotto was one of the best I have had.
Victor N.

Loved we ran into this place. What a find in Galway. Service was friendly and great suggestions.

Pornstar Martini
Jon P.

Just my wife and I stopped in without a reservation and were quickly seated in the bar area. Our waitress was a young blonde mixologist in training and she made the most amazing Pornstar Martini's. The Charcuterie Board was fabulous, especially the prosciutto and goat cheese. Great decor and vibes with good music playing. Super sweet waitress staff, and highly recommend this place.

Seafood chowder
Kimberly N.

What a weird experience. It was the last night of our vacation in Ireland. We wanted to go to a place for Irish music but we also hoped for another bowl of Irish seafood chowder before we left. We have had wonderful seafood chowder all over Ireland. My husband went in to ask if we would be able to sit at the bar for some chowder later in the night and they said yes. So we went to another place for the music and came back here for the chowder. When we walked in, they sent us to the upstairs bar, which was fine but we felt like we were treated differently (lower) for wanting chowder at the bar. We also ordered a gambas appetizer and I ordered a cider - a local Galway cider- the last of our trip. It was an odd overall experience. It took quite a while for someone to acknowledge us. We felt like we were treated differently (poorly- even though they had no idea of our background - we can more than afford a place like this). The chowder also ended up a disappointment. The broth was thin but fine. There were what appeared to be slices of smoked salmon in it instead of chunks of fresh fish. It was probably the worst seafood chowder of our trip. The gambas dish was a play on Spanish gambas Pil Pil and it was fine. If you are looking for a friendly laid-back place to take in some Irish seafood, go somewhere else. We quite liked Hooked- go there instead!

Prawns in chili garlic butter - perfect!

Superb! After a very wet day in Ireland and while staying at a less than ideal hotel, I really wanted a delicious hot meal. And Ireland, in general, has great seafood. I had no reservation. They squeezed me in at the gorgeous marble bar. Each dish was really beautiful and so flavorful. I really enjoyed the prawns. The staff were all so friendly. I was grateful to have had a wonderful meal. Perfection!

Linguine with mussels, shrimp and clams. Absolutely delicious!!!
Mitchell M.

The restaurant was tucked out of the way but a great getaway from the rain and cold. They asked if we had reservations but we were still seated as this was just a brief stop through town. I wish I gotten more pictures but I'm in vacation mode. My wife got the seafood chowder which was a healthy portion and delicious. I got the Linguine with clams and mussels. It was so fresh and delicious.

Brown soda bread
Joelle P.

While in Galway, I read that they have their own oysters, and knew I needed to try. Asked a couple local bartenders where to go and they said Kirwans. The place was busy, but I like sitting outside, so that worked in my favor. The soup of the day was potato leek, so being in Ireland, I ordered that too. The soup was fully pureed, so different from many of the U.S. varieties, but the flavor was good. The oysters were really meaty with deep cups. I'm so glad I tried them.

Henry H.

Excellent evening of dining being blessed with a cancellation and filling at the upstairs bar ! Seafood chowder , mussels and closure with crème brûlée

Jensine C.

I really liked this place and the friendly staff. We were promptly seated and the server helped me pick out my dinner because there were so many choices. Just as a tip this place is dark and probably not the best for large groups. We started with a soup of the day which was a seafood like bisque. It also had a drizzle of pesto. We ordered the 10oz steak which was served with broccolini and a potato wedge. Very flavorful and cook to our liking. We also ordered the sea bass that was pan fried and served with a pan fried fish cake (like a crab cake). Both dishes were wonderful and tasty.

Small mussels
Tess W.

Went down a small alleyway got hit by a pigeon but we finally made it to this restaurant. It's small and cozy it's so beautiful to sit in and look at. I got a small thing of the muscles and it was perfect to fill me up. I also got the fish and chips. The fish was a little soggy but I did enjoy the tempura kind of fry on it. Chips were delicious. The wait staff was super nice but some of them were on their phones so I kind of charged me out of my peaceful relaxing time in the restaurant.

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Service was great. Seated right away on a Saturday night without reservation. We had oysters and mussels. So good.

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4 years ago

Best restaurant in Galway! Have not ordered anything that wasn't great. Highly recommend the mussels. The very best I've ever haf

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The beat. Fresh Galway oysters. Hale and Sea Bas were excellent. It's worth it. A hidden gem in Galway. The freshest seafood around.

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Review Highlights - Kirwans Lane Restaurant

and their seafood chowder - a must when you are in Ireland - was the best we had on our trip) and wine got us off to a great start.

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Oscars Seafood Bistro - Apple blackberry crumble

Oscars Seafood Bistro

4.6(107 reviews)
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We literally ran into Oscars during a rain storm one evening. Having no transportation beyond our…read morefeet (we enjoy walking cities and towns to experience them) we were soaked to the bone. But the staff gracious sat us at our reserved table and handed us a few hand towels to notionally dry ourselves. We ordered the hake with mussels, scallops and the trio of crème brûlée. It was all absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this bistro if you're in Galway and looking for a nice mealtime experience. The venue was packed. So we're not the only ones to think so.

The food looked better than it tastes and the red flag should've been the empty salt shakers at…read moreeach table. We ordered the crab dip (very small portion, and it tasted like imitation crab meat), the steak was overcooked with little flavor; the side of veggies tasted like they cooked them in butter and oil (no hint of salt). The drink was horrible and I'm not one to send things back, but I'm not sure how a lemon drop martini ends up tasting like watered down lemonade. The oysters were okay and they make a good home made mignonette, but there was no hot sauce or horseradish provided. Maybe it's an Irish thing, but room temperature oysters are off-putting. The service was terrible, but our waitress was likely working the bar as well. She definitely forgot about us for a solid 20 minutes after she took our plates and verified that we didn't want anything else. I do not recommend this place. Pros: The ambiance was beautiful and it's quiet enough to have a conversation. I gave 1 star for the aesthetic.

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