Freddie's brings a fun Italian neighborhood feel to Galway's food scene. The exterior has bright…read moreorange eaves blending into the lively Quay Street around it; once inside, you'll find a relaxed, slightly bohemian space with artful décor and comfortable seating that feels like a polished local favorite. The vibe is upbeat and casual, loud but not overly so: great for group dinners, laid-back evenings, or a hearty meal after a day of sightseeing. At around 6:30pm on a Sunday night, our group of eleven needed a dinner option close to the station before our bus back to Dublin. There was no seating inside the restaurant, but plenty of space on the heated patio outside. The menu has something for everyone, with small plates, sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas, and there's also daily specials and a fairly affordable drinks menu. I ordered their Beetroot & Goats Cheese Salad (€15), which was a fresh salad of mixed leaves, beetroot, vinegary-pickled onions, acidic-sweet marinated tomatoes, rich warm goat cheese, mixed nuts, and extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. This was a wonderland of textures and flavors, with crunch and softness, acidity and earthiness; for me, the true standout was the generous portion of two sizable pieces of melty, creamy goat cheese with just a slight hint of tang. I also appreciated the fact that the salad wasn't drenched in dressing, but thoughtfully drizzled with a light EVOO and mild balsamic glaze. I initially thought it was a bit pricey, but it was a large portion, and I found the goats cheese made a great substitute for a more traditional salad protein; additionally, the freshness of the vegetables made me willing to pay more of a premium. Other great dishes included their Spicy 'Ndjuja Pizza (€16 - a thin crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy 'nduja sausage, Cashel Blue cheese, and a drizzle of honey), Primavera (€16 - pasta with roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, and red onion in a creamy Parmesan sauce), and their Bailey's Tiramisu (€8 - the classic Italian dessert spiked with a splash of Bailey's...it was absolutely as delicious as it sounds). I will note that the pizzas seemed to be a better value than the pastas, as they were larger portions at similar prices. All in all, Freddie's is a fun Italian-inspired (if not entirely authentic) restaurant in a heavily-flocked area of Galway, service is friendly (if a bit slow when it gets busy), and prices are reasonable for the location, portion sizes, and tasty food. It's an easy pick for anyone in the area wanting an enjoyable night out!

In rainy Galway today. We were all chilled due to the wind and rain when we found (Fat) Freddie's…read more Just FYI they aren't using the adjective Fat any longer. The food options were amazing and the wood fired pizza was fantastic!! I had the carbonara with chicken and gluten free pasta which was outstanding!! My only disappointment was no gluten free pizza...there are other places in Galway that offer gluten free pizza so we will try those next time!!

We had some of the best fish and chips that we have had in Ireland. The staff were very…read moreaccommodating and the restaurant is kid friendly. We would definitely go there again.

My friend and I ordered from Jack Jordan's and were none too plussed with our meal. The onion rings…read morewere not crispy and too chunky. The chicken nuggets were bland and unseasoned. The chips were Brown, soggy, and too thick (not crispy at all). The burger was grand actually. If it wasn't for the charm and warming smile of our delivery driver, DEE, the whole transaction would have been a total regret.

Amazing burgers! Where we walked in it was very busy and now I know why. The service was great and…read moreour waiter didn't hesitate to get us everything we needed to have a great meal. This was top ten burgers for me and i highly recommend it, and I am so sad that I finished my burger

I was so excited to eat this smash burger.... And I could tell it was gonna be great when I got it,…read morebut when I did, it was served barely warm. I did ask for extra cheese and pickles, not sure that somehow cooled down my burger, but needless to say, I was bummed. The chips were great, crispy and salty, and cooked all the way through. Would come back and try something else.

We were so obsessed with this place that we came back twice. Delicious pizza, with a great crust,…read morebut honestly the PASTA was where it was at. Just the right amount of al dente, and the flavors shined. It comes out piping hot, the portion size is large, and we were able to share. Service is quick, and though there is limited seating, the service is fast enough that there's a quick turnaround. When it seems like there's no seating anywhere else in the area, we couldn't go wrong with coming back here!

Service, food, and atmosphere were all shite. The lasagna was just ingredients put in a bowl. This…read morewas by no means authentic. Also had a vegetarian pasta. Sauce was taste less and watery. Cannot believe the previous reviews on this place. Maybe it changed owners? I would stay far away from this place. Go to the Front Door instead.

Could I rank this lower than one star?? I would. For those of you that won't read a long review…read more.. here's the short story: service sucked, they gaslighted me when they got my order wrong, wildly inefficient in ordering made you pay BEFORE the meal and then also kicked us out after we told them their signage for their specials was wrong. Avoid, leave, run... don't go. So many better places to go, I had a large group and none of us will ever go back. First of all... sat down to order which took 20m. They got our drink order, then came back and took our food order, THEN came back to make us pay for our food individually which meant she had to get our food order AGAIN! Took 20m to just get our order. Then, they had 3 specials on the menu... none of which they had available. One special hand out of a burger they don't make, a hot wings challenge they don't do anymore but have signs for and a sign out front advertising a burger they don't have available. I ordered a chicken sandwich and it came out fried. Which was not on the menu. Then they told me the chef made it right and that everyone loves it fried so I should just eat it. When I asked for something different she said they would charge me for it. Another friend had her burger and it made her stomach upset for 3hrs afterwards. We leave, make a comment about the sign outside that said they don't have the specials they are advertising and they said they just don't have it "today". Which means you still don't freaking have it!?! So take the sign down it's false advertising. Then the server just said "it's fine. Bye." And closed the door in my wife's face. Soooooo... never going back. You shouldn't either. If I could give it negative stars I would.

Located in the Tivoli park center. Very large burgers and fries. These went well with a local beer…read more Basically, one of the vendors in a very large food hall. Friendly staff and pretty good lunch. Better then average, and met our needs. We people watched all of the many bicycles going up and down the strand.

This was our first experience with Supermac's since we don't have any in the US. The service was…read morevery friendly and the restaurant was impeccably clean. Even while we were there the workers were actively keeping every table and the floor clean of food the whole time. Our driver from our tour earlier that day suggested we try taco fries along with our burgers as well. They have others like garlic and cheese that sounded interesting too. For a fast food meal, my burger was very good. I wasn't expecting gourmet by any means but the flavor and texture was as good if not better than similar places. The taco fries were good but I probably wouldn't get them again. They didn't have that punch of spice I was hoping for. We also got a 99 (soft serve ice cream cone with a Flake added) which was creamy and delicious. It was a perfect treat on this hot day. Supermacs is about the same level as a Sonic here in the US and if you ever find yourself nearby you just need to try it to see for yourself. When I'm on vacation in another country, it's not only about the fancy meals for me but also about the every day food that gives me a sense of what it's like.

Fast food joint. Got chicken tenders and fries. The man who works there litterly will serve u at…read moreur fast food table

This is such a fine establishment. The ambiance was lovely. The service was outstanding and the…read morefood was delicious!

Great service and delicious food. We visited during a finals match so the bar area was very busy…read morebut the dining room was a lot quieter which was nice. The server recommended the hake which was quite delicious and a good choice.

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.