Food was cold and poorly cooked/presented. Plate swimming in blood. Starters were mostly cold and…read moreflavourless. Only the tart was worth ordering again. Service was good until received complaint. Didn't eat my main and was accosted until I paid for the main. Had to call the gardai out so I could leave. Horrific AVOID at all costs.

Waiter took time to explain the very limited menu. Do not come during large parties as that does…read morethrow off the cook line. Monkfish was dry and leathery. The green sauce was just not for me. Side salad and Gratin potatoes were delicious. Beef of Filet was tough and undercooked. Recommended a reasonable and expensive wine. The reasonable wine was just fine. Pear and almond tart is YUMMY

If you want a absolutely top drawer meal deal. Go to Blakes and get the Steak and a pint. Steak and…read morea pint for 15 euro. Its unreal. The steak I got was absolutely fabulous, cooked absolutely perfectly to my medium rare taste, this big juicy bad boy sat on a bed of onions, came with three massive breaded onion rings, a big bowl of wedges, a tomato relish, AND an absolutely gorgeous pepper sauce. Massive feed, amazing flavour, and to top it off and perfectly poured pint of the black stuff to wash it down. Staff were incredibly friendly and im definitely going back here to eat that steak again. Get it, its seriously awesome!!

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

A great little place tucked away along the Latin Quarter in Galway; drink, food, and service were…read moreall good. If you're looking for decent food with an interesting menu, I recommend this place. I had Halibut Havana style with cuban rice, which I found tasty. One person who had the same dish as me suggested it could use a bit of heat, but I don't think everyone would feel the same. It is tucked into a courtyard away from the bustle of the Latin Quarter and gives one a great atmosphere to talk and eat comfortably without having to leave.

The fish and chips were very good. The steak was very good as well. I asked for a glass of Cab,…read morebut was told they did not have any. I resorted to a mixed drink, but the waitress recommended a Shiraz that she thought was very good. She offered a sample and she was right! What a great wine!! Definitely went better with the steak than the gin and tonic I was turning to. Very nice establishment. It was clean and nicely decorated.

Ambiance: 7 The place had laid back feel with dark earth tones all around…read more Service: 8 Our waitress was attentive and polite, but not particularly engaging Food: 8 The food was a creative twist on everyday foods. Duck fat toasties... probably really bad for you, but it tasted pretty good. Cost: 6 The food seemed slightly overly priced until you realize that it is in Euros. Paid $10 for a small cocktail which was missing one of the ingredients... a discount on the drink woul dhave been nice since it wasn't what was advertised. All in all it was a good, but not particularly memorable. Note to travellers: They don't accept American Express.

Delicious twists on hearty foods. Not many options for lunch and a little on the pricey side but…read moredelicious. And an excellent view of the docks too!

Hidden gem in Galway, from interior design to food on the plates, that place knows what they are…read moredoing. And why is it not busy as crazy? I don't know!!! They make their own bread, I swear you just carbload when you start tasting it. It's so delicious. With our soup we got carrot bread and poppyseed bread, both unique and perfectly fresh and crunchy. The soups are delish, one soup of the day - no fuzz around them, just vegetable but holy shot, so yummy. The one I had was spicy and very peppery, great taste. For mains on the lunch menu (very seasonal) they only offer a few choices, speciality is fish in that restaurant so I suggest trying it too. I had smoked and fresh salmon pasta with a creamy sauce. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the salmon was too,. Couldn't leave anything behind on the plate even though I stuffed myself already with the bread... No space for desert but what we had where matcha lattes - you can choose between vanilla and coconut. Healthy and yummy at the same time. Great restaurant all together, must try for everyone when you are in town.

Best meal we've had in UK and Ireland after three weeks of travel and eating out. Top quality food…read moreand service. Comparable with the best we've had in London or Dublin. Crab cannelloni and monkfish entree were excellent. My wife had mushroom risotto which was also excellent. A hidden undiscovered gem of a restaurant.

Our meal was great value thanks to the €10 mains on offer M/T/W…read more I had the seafood chowder which was more cream based soup than chowder. A bit of a disappointment but it was still nice. Rich, creamy with nice chunks of fish. I opted for a veggie main - Mediterranean quinoa - which hit the spot. It was fresh, light and flavoursome. I quite enjoyed the breaded slice of tofu. I would have liked more than one slice! My companions had the steak which they raved about and also the smoked hake which was good too. We had a 500mL carafe of red wine. I loved that they offer this as an option rather than ordering a full bottle! Our waitress was friendly and did a great job. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Galway. It's not the most innovative menu but the food is consistent and you won't be disappointed!

I recently had dinner at Vina Mara and had a fine enough evening, but was not wowed by the place. I…read morethink that things were colored by the fact that there was a large hen party taking over half the restaurant, which made it quite loud and busied up the staff a bit too much. Our food came out quickly enough, and I have to say that my 'Connemara Lamb Journey' was nothing to write home about. The portion was reasonable, but the lamb was not cooked to my liking (overdone, generally) and the cauliflower puree was lumpy and disappointingly flavorless. However, my dining companion's roasted baby monk fish with chorizo and cannellini bean cassoulet was fabulous. So, perhaps I just ordered the wrong thing? I don't like to base reviews off of one meal, but I don't think I'd be bothered to try Vina Mara again given the expense of the first experience (nearly €70, including a half bottle of wine, two mains and nothing else).

Ate dinner here twice while in Galway because the food was so exceptional, as was the service. I…read morehad the Oxtail risotto the first time and the Spaghetti with langoustine on the second visit. The spaghetti were likely the best noodles I've had, and then the langoustine were also perfectly prepared. Our seats on the second night were overlooking the river and my family could not stop commenting on how scenic it was. I will return to Galway so I can eat here again. You should go too.

Fantastic spot for an elevated Italian dinner. Service was fine, the ambience was quite romantic,…read moreand the food was divine. The bread in the beginning was lovely, the focaccia was well done! The cacio e Pepe was perfection, and the risotto with ossobucco was out of this world. The apple dessert is a MUST and was the best dessert I think I've ever had - and the lemon curd here was also delightful!