Lovely wine bar! A…read moretrue oasis for wine lovers escaping from the busy streets below. The selection included mostly light wines from Austria to New Zealand. The bottle of Australian Pinot Noir we purchased for 40ish Euro was young and didn't open much even after being open awhile. But we should have chosen differently. They offer tastes before purchase on wines available by the glass. It would be nice to see a few bolder options such as from California. Friendly staff, cozy and inviting environment. I would definitely return if in town.

Service was excellent! Location is right in the middle of it all. Small menu but the food was…read moregreat! Small outside seating area. Live musicians played right outside the bar all day and night.

Great food and service. Right on the river…read more We stopped in for a quick break and the baked items looked delicious. The sausage pie was amazing with the relish it came with and soaked oats with whiskey raisins were wonderful.

Excellent food and coffee. We are visiting on vacation and went almost every morning!read more

Good mussels, although a bit thin and small. Fantastic Atlantic chowder was amazing, thick, creamy,…read morelarge bits of meat and veg... I could've eaten another bowl happily! I was seated quickly at a table right by the door, perfect for 1 person, although might be tight for two, since you can really only sit on the side facing the bar with the traffic going by around you. Overall nice place to duck into for a late lunch/early dinner.

Delicious food and a friendly family restaurant atmosphere. I really enjoyed the lamb shank and the…read moreseafood chowder. Very fresh and great ingredients. Highly recommend!

The food here was delicious. I had sweet potato soup with a slice of dark bread. The soup was…read morethick and full of flavor. For dessert I had the store brownie with ice cream. From the eclectic decor to really cute staff.......this is a must see!!!!111q1 0p question q

Really great meal here at hooked. All the food came out Hot drinks were perfect. The small sized…read morerestaurant is perfect for when you're in town.

We had breakfast and dinner here during our stay, and overall, it's a beautiful dining room with…read moreprofessional friendly service. The historical aspect of this part of the castle is particularly interesting, and we appreciated the history lesson given to us by our dinner server. The decor is in a similar style to the rest of the castle and is beautiful, extravagant, and well kept. Service was friendly but very slow for both meals. They have gluten-free options making ordering, if you're celiac, quite easy. Food was beautifully presented, and everything was good, but nothing really blew us away as far as our experiences with gourmet fine dining goes. It was all done well and innovative, but flavors were unexciting. Plating was marvelous. Prices are high. Breakfast was nice and came with our room due to how we booked. There was a mix-up with my food, and by the time I got my plate, my husband had been done eating for some time. It was a good breakfast, tho. Overall, it was a nice dining room of a caliber you would expect in this type of hotel.

We had our last night at the castle dinner at George V dining room. The name comes from the…read morehistoric event when George V visited Ashford castle when he was a prince of wales in 1905 and Guinness family named the dining room for his honor. Elegant interior, feeling of being a royalty. We decided to do a la cart. I ordered doonbeg crab which was delicious, my BF had mushroom which presented like an art piece and taste like one as well. We both ordered cod and it was crispy outside and soft inside, just the way I like it. For dessert, I had apricot soufflé which was yummy. Must try restaurant when you are in Ashford Castle or near by.

Poor bang for the buck/euro…read more Another service, that shall not be named, listed the Latin Quarter Wine Bar & Bistro as the #2 restaurant in Galway. It was on that premise that Marisa and I visited. At first blush, the place struck us as quaint: small white rooms and a gentle susurrus of conversation. Without reservations, on a Friday night, we were shown to a table on the second floor--a touch more peaceful than the first. Our starters were pleasant--I had a seafood chowder which was replete with fresh vegetables and fish and my girlfriend the fennel and parsnip soup that tasted far better than its provenance may suggest. But the entrees disappointed. First, the server had mistakenly given me the vegetable risotto when I'd ordered the seafood special risotto. Normally, I wouldn't fuss but the special risotto had sounded far more appealing. I wouldn't see my risotto for several more minutes. My girlfriends ribeye steak came with lovely browned house cut chips. But the steak itself was a bit tough and inconsistently cooked. She'd ordered a medium. The outer parts of the steak were well and only the center most was medium. After perhaps 10 minutes, my risotto arrived. However, the portion was far less generous than the vegetable risotto, the rice itself (I'm not even sure it was arborio...) was mushy, and the dish was severely over-salted. The help had the decency to compensate us my glass of wine for the mistake over the dish.

I'm in Galway for the Saturday street market some of which runs along the street in front of…read moreSheridans. And I was hungry. You know how you're not supposed to shop when you're hungry. Oops. So I waited in the (fast moving) queue inside Sherdans, looking over the crackers, cured meats, sauces, jams and the other treats before I was helped by a very pleasant young woman behind the counter. I provided my wants - a firm or hard cheese not from cow milk - and she instantly knew what was available. A sample of the first one and a sample of the second one, and I took a small wedge of each. Reasonably priced and wrapped properly. They lasted in the bag for about an hour or so until I shared them with my friend for a picnic in Eyre Square. [Review 1936 of 2024 - 118 in Republic of Ireland - 22958 overall]

Simply amazing. If you're a fan of cheese and charcuterie, welcome to your wonder land. The staff…read moreare very knowledgeable and friendly. Tons and tons of Irish and local cheeses, along with meats, sweets, crackers, olives, all that you need for the perfect picnic. It's so well done inside, fitting so many foods in a rather small shop. Pure joy and Irish cheese!

I was really upset by my experience here. Being a vegan, I was really excited about their vegan…read moreoptions and decided to order their "vegan quesadillas." When I first asked if I could have no vegan cheese, the waiter responded that it would not be possible to do that because the quesadillas would not stick together. Understandingly, I got it with vegan cheese. But, when my meal came out, the cheese was unmelted, the rice was in the shape of a plastic container (it had clearly been microwaved and slapped on the plate), and my salad had wilted, brown lettuce. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience, especially considering how much my meal costed.

After we decided that we were not going to a pub for our Dinner in Galway, who first decided on a…read moreBistro that unfortunately had over an hour wait. We then wandered past Martine's and despite our initial misgivings about the relative emptiness of the place, we decided to go in. Great Choice! We were treated so well during our dinner and enjoyed the leisurely pace and comfort of our meal, with great service, menu advice, and nice wine pairings. I went for the delicious and chunky Fish Stew, as did Don. Gayle chose the Hake, while Fern went for the Roast Supreme of Chicken. All well prepared and quite tasty. The wine list was good, with my choice being a nice Vinho Verde and Gayle with her favorite Chardonnay. It was a great and leisurely night out! If Gayle and I are ever back in Galway, Martine's would also be a great date night choice.

This is the spot to not overlook!! Amazing customer service and food and wine selection to match…read more Mussels were deliciously soaked in a light sauce and were in abundance to share, three of us and each easily had our own dozen. Rib eye and Sea bass cooked perfectly and flavors so on point. Kitchen closes at 9:30 so be sure to get in early or make your reservations day or two before ;)

Fantastic little find in Galway in Dominic St. The plates…read morehere are unbelievably good. Dressy local product in a true farm to table style. The stuffed zucchini flowers are to die for, as is the beef tartare.. sooooo good. A definite local delicacy for great food and a small but worthy wine selection.. and they have Yelp discounts when you check in..

Tartare was a wonderful treat in Galway. The spot is pretty small and cozy, with an open view of…read morethe kitchen. The menu consists of a pretty large selection of small plates and all of their food is locally sourced. They pay a high attention to detail to allergens. My friend I was dining with has several allergies and Tartare was more accommodating than any restaurant in the US. The beef tartare is certainly worth it as are the oysters. I have never had such unique oyster pairings before.