Nice places to eat?

Donutz · 24-01-2019 6:12pm #1

Heading to Galway for the weekend with the OH. Looking for recommendations for some decent places to eat. We'd pretty much eat any type of food apart from Indian.

Any suggestions?

ger vallely · 24-01-2019 8:07pm

Hi, it depends on if you want up market or just a decent good meal in nice surroundings. My family love High Cafe. It's on High Street, just a little door leading up into a staircase. The food is Mediterranean, falafel, then pasta, pizza, burgers, really nice. Service is not super fast but you can bring your own bottle or pints from The Bunch Of Grapes pub downstairs. Venice is another lovely place, pasta. It's on Abbeygate Street.Then there is Dela and Kai, more fancy. Maxwell's on the corner of Eglinton Street is always nice. A big, spacious, sometimes loud ( in the good chatty way) restaurant. Staff are always great. Another fantastic pub food place that also has a restaurant is Blake's, just down the road from Maxwell's. The food, service and Guinness here are top quality. All of these places are a stroll away from each other. Enjoy the weekend.

ger vallely · 24-01-2019 8:09pm

And I just remembered McSwiggans. A pub in the Woodquay area. The menu here is huge and the food is also fabulous. Across the road from McSwiggans is Papa Rich, yum Asian Street Food. The fish cakes are amazing. God, I love my food!

Laviski · 24-01-2019 8:10pm

lower end of scale but really good food for buck.
chilli shack
boojum

going higher
papa rich ( all main meals 11 , asian cusine)
Olso (food + craft beers)
dough bros
g-counter
the huntsman
Brasserie On The Corner
Cactus Jack
Tribeton

on the upper end of price range
Kai
loam
anair

Donutz · 24-01-2019 8:20pm

Thank you both for your suggestions. Gonna definately give some of them a try. We'll be fat as fools by Sunday.

Whereisgalway · 24-01-2019 11:58pm

Murty Rabbits do great food

irish_major · 25-01-2019 9:59am

Pasta factory is sensational and very cheap. Would highly recommend for a lunch!
Kai for brunch is very hard to beat and also fairly reasonably priced for brunch!

beardybrewer · 25-01-2019 10:39am

I can't stress enough how great Petit Pois is. High end but not expensive or obnoxious. Recommend the 3 course with wine pairings. I almost don't want to tell people to keep them to ourselves. Menu changes monthly and there's always something good. I am in disbelief that I regularly see empty tables there. I would think they'd have a 3 week wait list. Time that the word gets out. Best kept secret in Galway.

http://lepetitpois.ie/menu-dishes/dinner/

inisboffin · 25-01-2019 11:56am

Loads of good ones already:

Rouge for ambiance not super high end price wise
Ard Bia for same (but go brunch as dinner is higher end)

Hooked is amazing for fish is really affordable and rustic.

Laviski · 25-01-2019 5:39pm

galway is spoilt for decent eateries

25-01-2019 11:15pm

Laviski wrote: »

lower end of scale but really good food for buck.
chilli shack
boojum

going higher
papa rich ( all main meals 11 , asian cusine)
Olso (food + craft beers)
dough bros
g-counter
the huntsman
Brasserie On The Corner
Cactus Jack
Tribeton

on the upper end of price range
Kai
loam
anair

I ate in the Oslo about a year ago and it was awful. Had nachos with pulled pork. The pulled pork was in a tiny separate bowl with no sauce and was microwaved, old guac and stale nachos with a dusting of cheese.

Mrs OBumble · 25-01-2019 11:26pm

Da Paulino for very nice Italian.

beardybrewer · 26-01-2019 11:02am

Deleted User wrote: »

I ate in the Oslo about a year ago and it was awful.

They used to be really a "foodie" gastro-pub but I think some changeover happened around a year ago and the pulled beef and pork, in particular, tasted like pre-pack garbage. I remember the waitress (the wan with the 50's vibe) seemed embarrassed by the "new" menu.

With Papa Rich around the corner with a lovely view it's too attractive an alternative to see if Oslo have gotten their act back together. I hope they have, it's not that hard.

I can't think of anywhere in Salthill I'd go for good wings or a burger. I'd go to town for that.

Stevolende · 28-01-2019 7:24pm

I like Anfora that new Turkish cafe place on Abbeygate street. Not sure what it would be like for a large group though.
Also eat in Xi An on Quay street a lot, more Asian street food.

beardybrewer · 28-01-2019 9:03pm

I was reading in last week's Advertiser an article on John Keogh's which said there was a function room for groups between 20-100. Been in there a couple times, maybe there's another floor or some hidden room I haven't noticed as it's a bit of a maze in there.

Also probably obvious and but I'm sure OP could be easily sorted by hotel restaurants like Park House Hotel.

theintern · 29-01-2019 12:18pm

beardybrewer wrote: »

I was reading in last week's Advertiser an article on John Keogh's which said there was a function room for groups between 20-100. Been in there a couple times, maybe there's another floor or some hidden room I haven't noticed as it's a bit of a maze in there.

Also probably obvious and but I'm sure OP could be easily sorted by hotel restaurants like Park House Hotel.

It's in the back, to the right as you go out towards the jacks. Often see small parties in there.

Subcomandante Marcos · 29-01-2019 12:20pm

Donutz wrote: »

Heading to Galway for the weekend with the OH. Looking for recommendations for some decent places to eat. We'd pretty much eat any type of food apart from Indian.

Any suggestions?

For the best bar food you'll find anywhere head to Caribou. Their burger is incredibly good and they have really good specials most of the time.

Be warned though, it's not fine dining, it's bar food. Burgers, fries, etc.

theintern · 29-01-2019 12:22pm

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

For the best bar food you'll find anywhere head to Caribou. Their burger is incredibly good and they have really good specials most of the time.

Be warned though, it's not fine dining, it's bar food. Burgers, fries, etc.

The burgers in Caribou used to be done by Handsome Burger. They're not working out of Caribou any more and have opened their own burger place on Dominic Street.

I have no idea if Caribou are doing their own burgers now, or how they are, but can definitely recommend Handsome on Dominic Street.

Subcomandante Marcos · 29-01-2019 12:27pm

theintern wrote: »

The burgers in Caribou used to be done by Handsome Burger. They're not working out of Caribou any more and have opened their own burger place on Dominic Street.

I have no idea if Caribou are doing their own burgers now, or how they are, but can definitely recommend Handsome on Dominic Street.

Caribou hired their own kitchen staff. The new chef is a classically trained chef with years of experience in high end restaurants and is putting out ridiculously good food for great value in Caribou now.

I liked handsome, I absolutely love the new stuff.

theintern · 29-01-2019 1:02pm

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Caribou hired their own kitchen staff. The new chef is a classically trained chef with years of experience in high end restaurants and is putting out ridiculously good food for great value in Caribou now.

I liked handsome, I absolutely love the new stuff.

Nice one! Must get in there again and try it out.

SlipperyPeople · 29-01-2019 6:27pm

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Caribou hired their own kitchen staff. The new chef is a classically trained chef with years of experience in high end restaurants and is putting out ridiculously good food for great value in Caribou now.

I liked handsome, I absolutely love the new stuff.

+1

tototoe · 30-01-2019 10:48am

Stevolende wrote: »

Also eat in Xi An on Quay street a lot, more Asian street food.

Only been there a handful of times, but is only ok imo. Seating area upstairs is tiny, and was absolutely freezing the last time I was there beside that big fireplace.

inisboffin · 31-01-2019 2:24pm

tototoe wrote: »

Only been there a handful of times, but is only ok imo. Seating area upstairs is tiny, and was absolutely freezing the last time I was there beside that big fireplace.

Some of the more western dishes are just grand but their more authentic dishes are amazing. The cold upstairs is a problem, but tbh honest every time I have been in there it has been so packed it's warm from busyness!

Subcomandante Marcos · 31-01-2019 3:01pm

inisboffin wrote: »

Some of the more western dishes are just grand but their more authentic dishes are amazing. The cold upstairs is a problem, but tbh honest every time I have been in there it has been so packed it's warm from busyness!

Their hand pulled noodle soup is incredibly good. Perfect good day food.

Mostly Harmless · 31-01-2019 3:53pm

Thought Xi An was not very good when I went TBH. Handsome Burger is brilliant though, some of best burgers I have ever had.

GALWAYGUY2019 · 01-02-2019 6:12pm

best food in galway is scottys by far

ben.schlomo · 02-02-2019 12:36am

GALWAYGUY2019 wrote: »

best food in galway is scottys by far

May as well close the thread after that, who knew.

joeysoap · 02-02-2019 1:33am

2 posts ben. :rolleyes:

Following this thread as an outsider who enjoys midweek breaks in galway.

FWIW we found brasserie on the corner terrific

And also a place called seven? Huge place and no doubt frequented by much younger than us but we found the food very good.

MuffinTop86 · 02-02-2019 2:01am

Thai Garden on the Spanish Arch. I’ve never had a bad dish in there.
Papa Rich is grand, I’ve tried it 3 times now (once in Newtownsmith where the menu differs from the Salthill one slightly) but honestly everything has too much coriander in it and overpowers the dish.
Cactus Jacks is brilliant for fajitas.
Il Foletto on Quay Street is a lovely Italian or La Collina in Salthill is even better. The fusilli vodka is amazing. Few G&Ts in O’Connors after.

Mad_maxx · 03-02-2019 4:01pm

Rouge

jjpep · 03-02-2019 7:58pm

TBF the standard of restaurants in Galway is generally good. I can't really even think of anywhere someone would want to avoid.

Laviski · 04-02-2019 12:22am

some establishments in the so called "latin quarter" on the main street is a lot to be desired, most is overprice bog standard stuff you would get served in a staff canteen. There are few gems but as such are rare in abundance.

Again, its about what expectations you have set for your price range.
For me i compare quality first then price, no problem paying more but i do expect more as a result.

cooperguy · 04-02-2019 12:49am

Some that haven't been mentioned much on this thread would be:

Cava - serving brilliant tapas for years now
Dela - good for dinner or brunch
Wa Cafe - great sushi
Sangria - South American Tapas, fairly new but brilliant
Tartare - JP McMahon's latest and pretty good the one time I was there

xckjoo · 04-02-2019 12:17pm

cooperguy wrote: »

Some that haven't been mentioned much on this thread would be:

Cava - serving brilliant tapas for years now
Dela - good for dinner or brunch
Wa Cafe - great sushi
Sangria - South American Tapas, fairly new but brilliant
Tartare - JP McMahon's latest and pretty good the one time I was there

Didn't recongise Sangria so looked it up. Turns out I've already eaten there

. Food was great and service was top notch. Would recommend. They're on that corner near the Augustinian church that changes hands every few years. Hopefully they'll have better luck than the places that have gone before.

https://www.sangriagalway.com/contact

Anima · 04-02-2019 12:30pm

Sangria is very nice alright. Worth a visit. It's cheaper than other tapas places too.

I'd recommend Wa cafe for sushi, probably the freshest out of the others.

Kai, Dela, Nimmos all do good food. Like others have said, Galway is pretty good for food quality. I don't think there is anywhere I wouldn't recommend especially.

Mr.Maroon · 04-02-2019 10:01pm

Any recommendations for all-day breakfast cafes? Preferably outside of the city centre with free parking.
I usually go to the Galway Plate but I want to try somewhere new.

Subcomandante Marcos · 04-02-2019 10:07pm

Mr.Maroon wrote: »

Any recommendations for all-day breakfast cafes? Preferably outside of the city centre with free parking.
I usually go to the Galway Plate but I want to try somewhere new.

Frends on the tuam road just past the travel lodge on the right as you're heading out of town.

holly8 · 07-02-2019 9:45pm

xckjoo wrote: »

cooperguy wrote: »

Some that haven't been mentioned much on this thread would be:

Cava - serving brilliant tapas for years now
Dela - good for dinner or brunch
Wa Cafe - great sushi
Sangria - South American Tapas, fairly new but brilliant
Tartare - JP McMahon's latest and pretty good the one time I was there

Didn't recongise Sangria so looked it up. Turns out I've already eaten there . Food was great and service was top notch. Would recommend. They're on that corner near the Augustinian church that changes hands every few years. Hopefully they'll have better luck than the places that have gone before.

https://www.sangriagalway.com/contact

I passed by there this evening....real nice vibes!

Snow Garden · 07-02-2019 11:24pm

xckjoo wrote: »

Didn't recongise Sangria so looked it up. Turns out I've already eaten there . Food was great and service was top notch. Would recommend. They're on that corner near the Augustinian church that changes hands every few years. Hopefully they'll have better luck than the places that have gone before.

It would appear that corner is cursed though in terms of sustainable businesses. There is something kinda exposed about it.

grbear · 10-02-2019 12:10pm

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but has anyone tried out Handsome Burger on Dominick Street since it opened?

flazio · 10-02-2019 12:21pm

Not sure about the bricks and mortar place but I didn’t find anything special about their pop up stand in the Foods of Athenry last year.

StonedRaider · 11-02-2019 12:14am

grbear wrote: »

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but has anyone tried out Handsome Burger on Dominick Street since it opened?

Meh... nothing to rave about
Don't understand all these fancy burger joints.
I make my own and source the meats from the same butchers these guys use. It's no rocket science

beardybrewer · 11-02-2019 11:26am

StonedRaider wrote: »

Meh... nothing to rave about
Don't understand all these fancy burger joints.

I think it's just the current fad where too many of the same thing open at the same time. We had burritos, then asian street food, and now this. They're probably trying to capitalise the Five Guys / Shake Shack trend in the states.

A fancy burger isn't something I do often, but every time I've been to chili shack I've been well impressed.

witnessrenegade · 11-02-2019 11:50am

beardybrewer wrote: »

I think it's just the current fad where too many of the same thing open at the same time. We had burritos, then asian street food, and now this. They're probably trying to capitalise the Five Guys / Shake Shack trend in the states.

A fancy burger isn't something I do often, but every time I've been to chili shack I've been well impressed.

Chili Shack is great with Deliveroo, if I am getting a burger when around town I go to Bo'town, prob the nicest ive had in Galway. I have had Handsome when the were in Richardsons and didn't find them that amazing at all. Burgerstory is good also but they don't work with the delivery apps anymore so it's rare I get food from them

45mhrc7evo1d3n · 11-02-2019 1:46pm

Snow Garden wrote: »

It would appear that corner is cursed though in terms of sustainable businesses. There is something kinda exposed about it.

It could be that there are too few seats for it to be profitable. However, Il Viccolo were successful there and have continued to do very well since they moved to Bridge Mills.

xckjoo · 11-02-2019 2:16pm

Collins Poor Visibility wrote: »

It could be that there are too few seats for it to be profitable. However, Il Viccolo were successful there and have continued to do very well since they moved to Bridge Mills.

I does seem to have an awkward shape for fitting tables. Anybody thinking about trying it should go soon in case it doesn't last

.

Food was great and the owners were lovely. Fingers crossed for them.

cefh17 · 16-02-2019 1:08pm

beardybrewer wrote: »

I can't stress enough how great Petit Pois is. High end but not expensive or obnoxious. Recommend the 3 course with wine pairings. I almost don't want to tell people to keep them to ourselves. Menu changes monthly and there's always something good. I am in disbelief that I regularly see empty tables there. I would think they'd have a 3 week wait list. Time that the word gets out. Best kept secret in Galway.

http://lepetitpois.ie/menu-dishes/dinner/

Was there last night on your recommendation, thanks, it was very good. The owner did the wine pairings and you could tell he was passionate. Lamb confit was divine

cooperguy · 17-02-2019 12:01am

cefh17 wrote: »

Was there last night on your recommendation, thanks, it was very good. The owner did the wine pairings and you could tell he was passionate. Lamb confit was divine

I'm a big fan of that place as well. It's been a while since I was there, this has reminded me I need to go back!

theintern · 18-02-2019 12:10am

cooperguy wrote: »

I'm a big fan of that place as well. It's been a while since I was there, this has reminded me I need to go back!

So glad to see this place getting some love. It's amazing and almost nobody seems to know about it. Up there with Kai as the best restaurant in Galway for me.

Stone · 21-02-2019 9:36pm

theintern wrote: »

So glad to see this place getting some love. It's amazing and almost nobody seems to know about it. Up there with Kai as the best restaurant in Galway for me.

I can only agree - Petit Pois is a fabulous place

Tilikum17 · 23-02-2019 1:51am

Lime.

Nice places to eat?

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