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.

My husband says their lamb shank dish was one of the top 5 meals he's ever eaten in his life!…read more We are foodies, and stumbled into Cooke's as a way to get out of the cold in 2018 from an incoming hurricane. From the outside it is warmly lit, and cozily welcoming you in. We cannot suggest this place enough. With Cookes being open on Monday evening (many are not) do not think for one second that you will be "settling" in taste, atmosphere or price. Cooke's was delicious and we cannot wait to be able to travel again. We will be stopping into Cooke's as soon as we are back within Galway city limits!!

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.

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.

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..

Amazing! The French toast was delicious. I used the marscapone from the plate on my scone, which…read moremade it next-level. The smoothie itself was well-balanced in flavor and also delicious. I came on a Friday morning and it wasn't busy at all. I got my food in under 5 minutes and the staff were really nice. Will definitely be coming again.

Went for brunch here this morning to try a traditional Irish breakfast for the first time! It was…read moredelicious as well as a beautiful spread on the plate. In addition, the atmosphere was a cute, trendy with light colored wood and pendant lighting. It was a great place for a brunch date :) The servers were very nice and I also got a pot of tea that was a great addition to my meal. Overall a great experience!

Looking for another restaurant, which closed, so we went to Martine's. Glad we did, each entree was…read moreexcellent. We started with the Chx Pate. Very tasty. See the photos of our mains all would order again. Nice place you would know how chaotic it is outside. All in all we were very happy with dinner.

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.

We had a great meal ,simply one of the best dining experiences I have ever had ,great service,…read morelovely helpful staff I cant say enough good things about Martine's Wine bar.

From the owner: Dry Age Irish Angus Beef, Local Seafood, Extensive Wine…read morelist, Beef on Draught

I'm so sad to hear that Éan is now closed. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to dine here before…read moretheir last seating. The oysters with frozen apple and horseradish was one of the most creative dishes I've had. The duck hearts, while a bit bitter, were full of adventurous flavors. The caviar topped potatoes were a delicious bite reminiscent of a cream cheese bagel topped with lox. The wine list was impeccable and the recommendations and service were spot on. I hope whatever is next for the Éan family is nothing but good things. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

You won't find a better pastry in Galway. Enjoy coffee house vibes inside what feels like a castle…read more The coffee here is strong and smooth. The pastries here are unbelievable. I had my first cruffin which is a fluffy croissant. The raspberry and lemon cruffin and the chocolate and coffee cruffin were the favorites. The vanilla and plum danish was also a winner. Loved the coffee here as well as the espresso was smooth and bold. I absolutely love the ambience inside. With the stone walls and candles, it felt like you were dining in a castle. With coffee shop music and art on the walls, you could easily spend hours here with a book and coffee. Very friendly service but not the place to come if you are in a rush. It is popular and meant to be a place to linger. Lots of people coming for takeaway as well and people were able to bring their dogs inside to pick up food but not sit inside with their pets. There are a few tables outside for seating though. Looks like there is also a tasty lunch and dinner menu as well but they sure know how to deliver on breakfast.

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.

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

Beautiful weather today brought out lots of folks! Tig Coili in the middle of the action in…read moreGalway.We were lucky to get great seats at this small traditional Irish Pub in the front with the sun on our backs. There was a musician playing outside which made for a lovely visit. Nice patio out front too. We met a local Irish couple and so enjoyed good craic with them. 1 of our favorite pubs on our trip

Tig Coili is everything you expect of an Irish pub. Bartenders are friendly & so are the patrons…read more Drinks are reasonably priced and the selection is good. First things first, no food here, just drinks. Second, live trad music at 6pm & 10pm when I went in early October. Seating is tight so get there early & grab a few beers and find yourself a spot. This was a fun pub and the beers and music were just what I wanted. I plan to come back the next time I'm in Galway.