Amazing food, amazing staff, awesome surroundings to give the true Irish experience. I had halibut,…read moremy wife had oysters and the seafood stew and we have nothing but positive feedback. Make a reservation and plan to visit Moran's you won't be disappointed...

This was my FAVORITE meal in Galway!…read more It was my first time in Ireland - was visiting for business trip and we stayed in Galway for a few days and got to try several restaurants in the area. This was my favorite restaurant because of the AMAZING seafood. The raw oysters were super fresh and it was fun getting to see the manager show us how to shuck oysters (he used to compete in oyster shucking contest and was ranked pretty high!). The steamed mussels and crab claws were also delicious. Ending the meal with cheesecake was great! The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you are visiting a friend's home for a nice meal. Highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you are in the area and are looking for amazing seafood!

Roaming the streets of Galway trying to find a place to eat for our group of 4. Tried other places,…read moreno luck. When we left our apartment, I mapped us to Oscar's as I had read it was a great seafood restaurant. I popped in the door, no reservation, asked about a table. The front person, said, we just had a cancellation, the table is yours! Sweet, great timing. It was busy and buzzing in the restaurant, great vibe! Our server, Ilya, was on us quickly offering g drinks etc. A couple glasses of wine and a couple beers, both were OK. We ordered a couple specials and recommended dishes on the menu. Every dish was amazing. Cooked perfectly, sauces and seasoning was perfect! All aspects of the meal was delicious, cleaned our plates. Very creative seasoning, African influences, unique spices, etc. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant if you can get in.

BEST seafood meal I have had in Ireland in 10days! The options of cold water fish was awesome, the…read moreoysters, the shrimp appetizers, everything was amazing! Service was excellent as every dish was explained to perfection by Noel, this is a definite must try in Galway.

I stumbled upon this restaurant because it was on a list of recommendations from my hotel and I'm…read moreglad I came by. I didn't have a reservation but the hostess was so kind and seated us right away. It's quiet and cozy inside and the food was amazing. Best fish and chips I had in Ireland and I visited about 6 different cities on my trip. My husband loved the seafood chowder and the Gambas prawns were delicious. My only regret was not having enough time to stop by a second time.

Located in the Latin Quarters off a little side street. My husband and I taxied from our hotel…read morewhich made it easier to enjoy some cocktails. We didn't have reservations but the restaurant was able to seat us at the bar. For drinks, it's wine and beer. They do have some liquor. Reading previous reviews highlighted an amazing cocktail, but the manager said they do not serve cocktails. They can do things like gin and a bottle of tonic. We opted for a bottle of Riesling. We started off with complimentary soda and Guinness bread and butter. You could taste the freshness! My husband and I ordered the seafood chowder. One of our favorites in Ireland. For dinner, my husband ordered the seared tuna which was a special for the evening. I ordered the pan seared seabass. Our meal came with a side of potatoes too. His seared tuna was so good! There was calamari along with a vegetable. My seabass was so good. It came with potatoes and corn. Most fish we have come across in Ireland was fried so it was nice to have so many pan seared options. The dessert menu looked great but we were pretty full. I took a peek just in case. Chill vibes which is way different compared to the rowdiness of the Latin quarters.

Cute friendly place on the water with excellent service - boy are they busy there! I'm not sure…read morewhere the kitchen is because there was food coming from all directions! I wish I could give Ruibin 5 stars but the items we ordered were not all 5 star items although I'd go back for the seafood ceviche alone and just eat that and the tomato salad and call it quits. - bread and butter provided at no charge were excellent - 5/5, soft chewy bread with a nice crust - sweet potato and split pea puree with pistachio and pita - 4/5, yummy and a solid offering - seafood ceviche - 5*/5 this was truly the star of the night. Deliciously fresh with two large round fresh tortilla wafers so so good! - duck breast - 5/5, this was my partner's outstanding dish - the duck was perfectly done and with a crisp skin. Wish I'd ordered this one. Instead (having had fish for the last seven meals!), I ordered - pastrami bavette (sliced steak with a very heavy crust of very salty spicy pastrami seasoning). The server did warn me it would be spicy and it definitely was - a bit too much so and salty too - perhaps if they had seasoned it a bit more lightly / the end piece that were mostly pastrami seasoning were almost inedible they were so salty. The potato side that came with it was delicate and crisp and delicious, I did eat a lot of the steak just around the pastrami crust and I did not have the bleu cheese since I don't care for bleus- that may have softened the saltiness, maybe - tomato salad - 5/5, this was excellent and light with juicy tomatoes, radish slices, some greens We didn't see anything appealing on the dessert menu so skipped that part, We're glad we tried Ruibin and would definitely go back for the ceviche alone!

In two weeks of eating around Ireland, this was the standout. Great food, great service and great…read moreambiance sitting in the bar area ( which is in several rooms). Where to begin? Every dish we ordered was good: oysters with rhubarb salsa; sweet potatoes/split pea dip with pita; tamarind beef skewers; mushroom dumplings; beet salad and the amazing ceviche. All are small plates perfect for sharing. Everything was excellent though the dumplings were under spiced. One fun note: they sell glasses of mystery wine, high quality wine not listed on the menu and you guess what it is. We had a few! Padraic o conaire, the Irish author that Galway likes to talk about, lived where the restaurant is based now. The rooms are filled with plants and photos; as well as jars of liquor being infused for future cocktails. Reservations are mandatory but not too hard to get in the bar. We compared menus and actually preferred the bar menu. It's pricey but a great evening

The view outside of this place is amazing but the service and food was even better than the…read morestunning sights. We were welcomed right away and taken upstairs where you get to see the water and the pier right away. The menu was one for everyone and with some surprising twists. The service was also incredible with a nice balance of checking in but not overwhelming with quick services to continue on with evening.

My wife ordered the mussels as an appetizer. It came in a large pot that was enough for 4…read more Abundant and delicious! The restaurant was quaint and fill of character!

May 20, 2018 3PM late lunch for 2. Parking-Poor at best on…read morestreet. Ambiance - Excellent Staff - Excellent Waitress - Excellent....fast...polite...& extremely efficient. Food - Superior Seafood Chowder...the finest I've ever had. Loads of chunky fish, 3 shrimp, 3 clams....stacked over the top of the bowl. 9 Euros. Grilled cheese sandwich with chips (french fries)...very good.

Stopped at the Lobster pot just on spec as our original choice was closed ! We were very…read morepleasantly surprised! The Fish & Chips was one of the best I have ever had . My friend hD the Prawn open sandwich which was equally as good and we both finished with the apple crumble !! What a way to finish !! The waitress was so friendly which added to our experience , Will definitely call again.

I am so happy that I decided to go to Hooked in Galway. It is an amazing restaurant- if you're…read morelooking for a place to eat fresh seafood, this is a must! I was with 2 other people and we were lucky enough to get seated right away around 7. It looks like it gets packed around dinner time because the wait time was an hour for people who got there after us. It is very clean, organized, and looks very nice inside. The staff was very friendly. Now for the food: we ordered the calamari as an app. I love calamari and this did not disappoint! I recommend eating the fish of the day. It was grilled Hake when I went. It comes with greens and potatoes. I got the chive mash because I was tired of potatoes, and it was very good. The other people at my table ordered the special which was Swordfish. I was a little jealous because it was absolutely delicious!!! It was soft, buttery, so flavorful. It was paired so well with pork and mashed potatoes. The sauce added so much flavor as well.

Tried twice, succeeded once, to eat here. Made a reservation to get in the second time…read more Unfortunately our group of 4 were sat by the kitchen exit. Too much traffic, glass bottles dropping (crashing) in to a bin. Could've done without that, startling every time someone dropped or threw a bottle in. On to the rest of the experience. We got set very quickly, upon verifying our reservation. Took too long for the server to come around and off us anything. Got our drink order in, drinks cane pretty quickly, bottles of beer and a pour of wines. Food orders got in shortly afterwards, with the wait time not taking too long. Our group ordered the Tempura Prawns, Grilled Hake with mashed potatoes & broccolini, grilled hake with chips & broccolini, seafood linguine. Everything was prepared nicely and tasted quite good. Good volume of food too, nobody left hungry. The service... not that great. Really took away from the overall experience. Not engaging, not explaining dishes, kinda cold! Took multiple tries to get their attention. Not a complete showstopper but could definitely use improvement. Cheers.

Galway is known for seafood and this place did not disappoint. It was a very casual place but there…read morewas a lot of seating. A line forms before they open at 12pm everyday. I ordered the oysters and they were large but really affordable. The seaweed garnish was a nice touch. The oysters were fresh and clean. The staff were lovely and delivered the order to our seats. I wish I had more stomach room (such problems I have) to order more seafood. Their chowder and fish and chips looked good.

Pretty fast service and an easy setup--you order and pay at the register, grab a seat, and they'll…read morebring your food out to you. One tip: hold onto your receipt. They occasionally forget an item, but it's an easy fix if you just head back up to the register and let them know. They had a special going for the fish and chips, but the catch (pun intended ) was that the fish was hake instead of cod. I decided to save a few dollars and give it a try... and honestly, I regret it. Hake has a noticeably fishier flavor, so my advice is to shell out the extra few bucks for the cod. The food came out quickly and was good overall, but I found it a little bland on its own. Definitely grab a sauce for dipping--the curry sauce adds a nice kick, and the tartar sauce is a solid choice too. Overall, a quick and casual spot with decent food and speedy service. Just get the cod. Trust me.