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    Morans Oyster Cottage

    4.8 (106 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 1:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Oyster menu, September 2025
    Emma H.

    We were so lucky to snag a spot at the bar on the first day of oyster season! We didn't have a reservation, but stopped in around 5:45PM on a weekday in the hope of trying their famous oysters. We were fortunate to be seated at the bar (all restaurant tables were taken or reserved), and the team were so friendly and helpful, including giving great recommendations. We opted for the sampler plate which gave us 3 Gigas oysters and 3 Wild Native oysters. The Gigas were fresh and briny, very tasty. The Wild Native are funkier with a more metallic taste - I loved them. The staff were keen to hear our thoughts and preferences, and clearly take real pride in their offerings and service. Bravo!

    Simon W.

    Superb seafood, excellent and attentive service, and the happy buzz from a full restaurant. The location, looking out over a pretty river, is the cherry on the cake. Absolutely superlative oysters- the quality really sang.

    Grilled oysters
    Courtney W.

    Absolute gem of a restaurant!! Adorable house on the water. The decor is lovely and the seating is very comfortable. Service is top notch as well, staff are quite attentive. They bring bread to your table and it's tasty, slightly sweet and the density/texture is almost like that of a snacking cake. The pads of butter make it such a nice little addition to your meal. To start, we had to get some oysters. The grilled oysters were €19 for 6. They're made with garlic and breadcrumbs and these are probably the best grilled oysters I've had anywhere! And that's compared to many oysters I've eaten in the US, including New Orleans. The texture is so smooth and buttery and the cook on them is perfect. Also tried the steamed clams for €14, which were super fresh and simple. Also superb! I had the fish special, which was a monkfish. Haven't had much monkfish in my life, but the flesh was hearty and flavors were simple. The parsnips, carrot puree, and mashed potatoes were all nice sides to what felt like a very well rounded meal. Bathroom is also very clean with plenty of stalls. Would absolutely come back here. Such a lovely place to stop on the way out of Galway!

    Steamed clams.
    Chris N.

    Great local restaurant with outstanding oysters. Service was very good. Rhubarb crumble was quite good.

    Wilson L.

    We had a nice quick dinner here at Moran's. The oysters and the fish are great. It is a busy spot so prepare to wait. I would recommend checking it out !

    Outside
    Amber M.

    Cutest place right on the water. Perfect location for fresh, local seafood. The oysters paired with a glass of wine were outstanding. They were out of clams so we settled for the mussels and they did not disappoint. Well worth the detour.

    6 Oyster Thermidor
    Liv S.

    So glad I was able to get in here on very short notice. We called the day before and they were fully booked. We came at 3pm on a Saturday and were told we had 2 hours before the next reservation, which was ample time. The oysters were incredible, some of the best oysters I've ever had. The sauce they were in is so flavorful, and they are much larger than what is available in the USA. The fish and chips had an incredibly generous portion. The cod was obviously fresh caught and prepared, and came with both fries ("CHIPS") and a side salad (I substituted out the coleslaw). My family also had the fish and chips, the warm tiger prawn salad, and the chili coconut prawns, all of which were extremely tasty and nothing was left on our plates. For dessert we had the Pavlova and the Rhubarb Crumble; both of which were INCREDIBLE. I had a Pavlova last night in downtown Galway that can't even compare. This place is super popular- there was a wedding beginning at 5pm that was going to take up half the restaurant, so clearly people love this place. There are probably 10-15 tables, some in tight spots as it is an older place. My family is fairly tall so my dad and brother did have to squeeze in, but overall this is an incredible gem in the Galway area.

    The delicious oysters!
    Kevin C.

    We were here quite some time ago, but I will never forget this is one of the most incredible experiences at a restaurant. The oysters and the food were great! What really made it special, though, was there was a group of folks (maybe a choir) from Cavistons Food Emporium (I don't know if they had another name they went by). They sang songs like "All I Have To Do Is Dream" by The Everly Brothers and "Delilah" by Tom Jones. They had a jolly time singing nonstop for the whole time we were there. This was April 27th, 2017. If we ever get back to Ireland we will be coming back here and to Cavistons as well.

    Chili coconut prawns
    Debbie R.

    Hands down, one of the best meals we had in Ireland. Oysters and the mussels were fantastic! My son ordered the shrimp and it was prepared very well. Prices are reasonable too. However, don't order the sandwiches here. They are bland and mostly bread. My bad, I should have known better than to order a sandwich at an oyster cottage. LOL Beers on tap are fantastic, and they have a pretty decent variety. In any event, we enjoyed it so much, we drove out of our way to come back. Must stop in here if you are in the area!

    Oysters
    Eric M.

    I'm not the first American to visit nor will I be the last to visit Moran's, a 300- year old restaurant just outside of Galway City. We arrived at our hotel in the evening and needed a place to grab a fantastic dinner. Moran's absolutely delivers. On a weekend night good luck getting a table, especially if you have a large party, but during the week it is possible and if you're traveling alone or with a friend you can slide in and grab a seat at the bar. We had a few items from the menu, all were fantastic, but I want to focus on two things: Guinness and oysters. Guinness and oysters are a legendary combination. They're like peanut butter and jelly, or Tom and Jerry, or salt and pepper, but it's difficult to get the execution of both perfect. Moran's does that. The Guinness can't just be good, it has to be perfect. Moran's Guinness is as good as any pour you'd find in Dublin. Perfecto. When you dig in to Moran's oysters you can tell immediately that this is what an oyster should taste like. Close your eyes and you are transported right out into the Atlantic with both smell, texture, and flavor. These are awesome. After you slide that oyster down and then grab that frothy goodness of Guinness you'll get it. Also as a bonus if you read this review and like it - you want to check out Kelly Oysters in the same town. Shhhhhh. Be there for lunch.

    Gosh and chips

    The food and service is amazing. The environment is great with a lovely view of the river which you get to see fill up as the tide comes in. It's is very overpriced so be aware of that. But in this area it's probably the same price that you'll find most places

    Nisha P.

    We came without a reservation, yet they were kind enough to seat us and give us (the best table) by the cosy fireplace! The fish and chips and salmon cakes were delicious but the Oysters were just harvested and out of this world. The ambience is cosy and warm and the staff was exceptional. A true gem.

    Palisha R.

    Best oysters I've ever eaten!! They were so fresh that they didn't even need a vinaigrette! We also had the Thermidors and those were also very delicious but the Gigas won me over! Mussels were fabulous, the brine was delicious. The seafood special was so good, the smoked salmon just melted into your mouth. Definitely worth going here!!

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    4 days ago

    went for lunch and it was delicious. Had the oysters was delicious and the prawn salad which was also very good. Service was good.

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    1 year ago

    The food and service was great. We had the native wild oysters which were fantastic. If you are in the area it is definitely worth a try

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    Didn't really find anything special about the place. We tried their oysters and they were not to our liking.

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    Best oysters ever! Need I say more? Food was good and the service was great! Beautiful location.

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