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

This ain't your Marie Calendar's frozen chicken pot pie. No, no, this is that flavor you're seeking…read morewhen so many other pot pies have let you down. In fact, I think this is so far and away superior that it would change even the most adamant pie-haters out there into avid fans! With that said, thank YOU The Pie Maker for making converts out of my wife & kid.

I saw the great reviews on Yelp but it does not exist! I walked up and down the streets of Galway…read morelike a loser :( Hope it makes a reprise so I can visit on my next trip!

This place was right across the street from our hotel. It's bigger inside than it looks from the…read moreoutside. There was traditional music playing upfront early in the weekday, and a different live band starting up in the evening outback. They have a great outdoor patio with a cover, so it's a great place to watch a game regardless of the weather. They had a good selection of whiskeys, and if you don't see what you like, they seem to have a storeroom to bring out more varieties.

Cross section of society from the small wedding party to the lads singing along to the music being…read morepiped in from the front room, to a friendly bartender waiting for the bus home. Massive screens broadcasting a golf match. Mussels were fine and fresh and the chips were first rate. The stew was more potato than meat but tasty. Live music meant the front room was not great for conversation but the garden space was perfect.

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.

This place was awesome!…read more If you're looking great food, lively atmosphere and amazing service from staff, John Keogh's is the place to go. This place can get busy so highly suggest making a reservation or coming in early for dinner. I ordered the mussels and was served in a pot filled, served with brown bread and fries. Highly recommend and definitely worth planning ahead for.

Awesome atmosphere and great food. If I lived in Galway, I feel like I would be at this place quite…read moreoften.

If you can, book your reservation online because it gets pretty busy. It's nice and cozy inside and…read morethe staff is very kind and attentive. As you're seated they bring you a complimentary bread basket with a variety of breads. There was one that I think was a pesto bread and it was delicious! All the food was good but the stand out for me was the Galway bay muscles. I don't know what they put in that cider cream reduction but I had to ask for extra bread to scrape that bowl clean! It's because of these muscles that I ordered muscles from every other restaurant I went to on my trip but none of them can compare. If you're in the area definitely check them out!

We had a wonderful meal at the Brasserie in the corner; a large inviting space with friendly…read moreservice and a focus on steaks and seafood. We were seated at a lovely table alongside a window so were able to watch the street activities with the off and on rain of early June. The broad menu tempted us to share starting with the delicious crab claw appetizer-about 6-8 small crab claws served in a buttery garlic sauce that you pick up and eat. Next we enjoyed the savory Caesar salad absolutely loaded with crispy bacon on a bed of butter lettuce. We split a 8 oz. Beef filet for our main and chose the rich whiskey peppercorn sauce as the topping. The meal came with fries/chips and there was fresh bread throughout the meal. There's a nice wine list and drinks menu. The frozen "parfait" with chocolate and baileys (more like a slice of ice cream) was a fitting end to the meal. We parked at the city lot at the market which has only a few minutes walk away. Recommended

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!

First stop after landing at Shannon. Never disappoints. Oysters are best on the planet. Staff is…read moreabsolutely lovely.

Loved the hip decor and food. This is not your traditional Irish fare, so don't come if you are…read morelooking for that. It's more like a modern general restaurant. I had the chicken sandwich (Indian spices) and it was delicious. My partner enjoyed his fish and chips. It was a nice break from the crowded street - an added bonus!

Went here for lunch this weekend and absolutely loved the place!…read more Excellent food, super price value and not too many choices. The menu is not massive which is great, because they focus on quality. Staff is really friendly and quick. The style of the interior is very New York, they play music but not too loud - you can still have a great conversation. We had burger and sandwiches, I had the tuna melt on rye bread, I'd say it was homemade. So delicious. They served with a spicy cabbage salad which was beautiful. Portion was massive - I didn't have anything else for the rest of the day. Another bonus: they have 95 gins if fully stocked so I have to go back here for a cocktail session, the menu looked amazing. Next to my favourite gin, they also do a great choice of vodkas, whiskeys and wines. Enjoy!

Very eclectic atmosphere! A little bit rustic and little bit artsy. Service was great and staff…read morewere friendly. The food was great and menu changes depending on time of day. The place can get a little cozy, and there can be a wait. Recommend making reservations.

Reservations were really easy to book from their website. This is one of the more popular…read morerestaurants so if you don't have a reservation be prepared to wait. It's very cute and homey inside. And the staff is very attentive. The menu does change throughout the day and they serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. I recommend getting the pea risotto which was creamy and comforting with the perfect crunchy bits of bacon. The sea trout was also delicious. Crispy skin on the fish and the freshness from the gremolata brought the dish together well. The cod and mussels were a miss for me. I found them both to be a bit too salty for my pallet. The side of broccoli & cauliflower was just roasted veggies with a dollop of curry butter on top nothing fancy.

Tell your gluten free people to go here for legit Fish and Chips and Shepards Pie. Finding gluten…read morefree Irish standards in Ireland was spotty. The Front Door Pub was a great find. The pub is a large 2 story series of bars and seating areas. I think they shift their focus from food to drinks throughout the day. We ate through around lunch time, and ended up going back the day before we headed back to the airport. It was so good. The fish was perfectly fried, hot and crisp. They said they used rice flour. My wife was thrilled to find Sheppards Pie she could try. They have a lot of beer on draft, including a local IPA. The atmosphere felt like a polished authentic pub. Our service was friendly and attentive. I'd like to go back at night when the live music kicks in. The play appeared lively at night after they shift to a drinking venue.

I came for the Shepherd's Pie and I did not leave disappointed. Super thick and meaty and flavorful…read moreon the bottom with nicely mashed and toasted mashed potatoes on top! The ratios were spot on! Come get some! I'll be dreaming of this meal for months and years after. That's it!