Looking for the Best Food in Galway City? Here are 29 suggestions that vary on style and cuisine so you can rest assured that the perfect restaurant for is somewhere below, perfect for whatever mood you’re in!
As you can see we have added a little bit of quick information about each restaurant so you can read through the list and skip ahead to the eatery of your choosing. We’ve also included a bonus option for a unique food location in Galway that we think you’ll love!
- The Dough Bros – The Best Pizza in Europe
- Handsome Burger – Best Burger in Ireland 2019
- Harry’s – Best Burger Bar in Ireland 2021
- Asian Teahouse and Buddha Bar – Authentic Asian Food
- Xian Streetfood – A Bite of China
- Pascals Coffee House – The Best Pancakes in Galway
- Cellar Bar- Delicious food all day long
- Aniar – Galway’s Michelin Star Restaurant
- McDonagh’s – Fish and Chips for over a Century
- Wá cafe – Sushi
- Neo – Thai Food
- Loam – A seven course Michelin Star tasting menu
- Ard Bia – Comfort Food done right
- Coffeewerk + press – Coffeeshop with a creative twist
- Hooked – Fish and chips
- Kai Restaurant – Quality Irish Food
- Scotty’s American Diner – A Taste of America
- Gatto Rotto Pizzeria – Italian food in the heart of Galway
- Dela Restaurant – Farm to Plate in Minutes
- Boojum – Burriotos to your liking
- Zappis – Authenically Itailan
- An Púcán – The best outdoor eating space in Galway
- Apoema Bistro – Portuguese Brazilain Fusion
- McHugh’s Bar and Restaurant – The Best Full Irish Breakfast
- Cava Bodega – Spanish cuisine
- Brasserie on the Corner – Steak and Seafood
- Greens and Co – Vegan food
- O’Reillys Bar and Kitchen – Rooftop Terrace overlooking Salthill
- Eastern Tandoori – Indian Food
- Bonus Restaurant – Galway’s Most Unique Dining Experience!
If your looking for the best pubs in Galway for food, why not check out our specific Galway pub guide!
The Dough Bros
The best takeaway pizza in Europe
Voted Ireland’s best Pizzeria in 2021, the 16th best Pizza in Europe, and the best takeaway Pizzeria in Europe in 2021, The Dough Bros Restaurant is an Irish business success story that rivals even the most ambitious commercial ventures.
With high-quality ingredients and a commitment to the craft, the Dough Bros has become both a local and international favourite.
The ability to innovate their business model during Covid allowed the lads to thrive during difficult times, mainly thanks to the DIY pizza kits for home and corporate occasions. Now that indoor dining is back, there are so many ways for you to enjoy your Dough Bros pizza, wheter you choose to get takeaway or dine in, food in Galway doesn’t get much better than the Dough Bros!
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Location: Cathedral Buildings, 1 Middle St, Galway
Website: Doughbros.com
Handsome Burger
The Best burger in Galway 2019
Featured in a National Geographic article, Handsome burger has a reputation for being the best burger in Galway if not Ireland, winning the best burger in Ireland award in 2019. An ever growing chain with plans to expand on its existing Galway and Athlone branches in 2022 and beyond, the future of the Handsome Burger is bright.
Location: 49 Dominick Street, Galway H91 P08F
Website: Handsomeburger.com
Harry’s Bar Galway
Best Burger Bar in Ireland 2021
Harry’s Bar is another strong contender for Galway’s Best Burger, voted National Burger Day’s Best Burger Bar in Ireland 2021 and Best gourmet burger specialist in Connaught for 2022!
With many options available including brunch, wings, burgers, steak, nachos, fries and desserts, there is something for everyone. With a full bar including including picture perfect cocktails, you can sit back and enjoy the night in Harry’s. So why not grab a few friends and head down to Harrys Bar for some of the most delicious food in Galway.
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Location: Harry’s Bar 77 Bohermore Galway, H91 E7FN
Website: HarrysGalway.ie
Asian Teahouse and Buddha Bar
Authentic Asian Food
Opened in 2008, the Asian Teahouse offers Authentic Asian Food in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The addition of the trendy Buddha Bar has solidified the Asian Teahouse Restaurant’s popularity in Galway, with excellent dining and a full bar available.
You can find some of the best Asian food in Galway at the Teahouse.
Location: 14 & 15 Mary Street, Galway
Website: Asianteahouse.ie
Xian Streetfood
A bite of China
Xian Streetfood offers traditional and authentic Chinese food culture to the heart of Galway City in a casual way. Named after the oldest city in China called Xi’An, the takeaway and dine in restaurant strives to honour authenticity.
Great tasting food, at a reasonable price and generous portions, Xian wont waste your time; quick delivery without compromising on quality or taste. Winner of the 2022 Best Spice bag Award, Xian offers all of your familiar favourites too.
If you’re looking for the best cheap food in Galway city, or the best Chinese food in Galway city, Xian is our recommendation.
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Location: 9 Quay Street, Galway City H91 H5W5
Website: Xianstreetfood.ie
Pascals Coffee House
The Best Pancakes in Galway
If you’re looking for great coffee and the best pancakes in Galway, look no further than Pascal’s coffee shop. Or why not try out a range boxes for brunch, picnics, pancakes and afternoon tea!
Location: Edward Square, Galway City
Website: Pascal.ie
Cellar Bar
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner and Pints
Food, entertainment and drinks are all available from the Cellar Bar, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. So why not pop in for a full-Irish breakfast, a catch-up at brunch or enjoy a Pint with your dinner.
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Location: 12 Eglinton St, Galway, H91 D278
Website: Thecellar.ie
Aniar
A Michelin star Restaurant in the West of Ireland
Aniar’s success – no less than a Michelin star – can be contributed to its mission, to showcase the best Irish food in Galway that the West of Ireland has to offer. Dictated by the natural courses of the season, Aniars menu highlights the distinct cuisine that the west of Ireland has to offer, from farmers that produce the high quality meat our island is famous for, to fresh fish from the shores of Galway.
An ever evolving menu of past, present and future, Aniar also offers a tasting menu and boutique cookery school workshops.
location: 53 Lower Dominick Street Galway, H91 V4DP
Website: Aniarrestaurant.ie
McDonagh’s
Quality Fish and Chips for over a Century
For four generations, McDonagh’s have been providing Galway with some of the best fish in the city with over 115 years of knowledge on serving the best seafood in Galway.
As stated by the Irish Times back in 2006, the chipper is ‘uniquely and globally appreciated’, evident by the fact that the New York Times and the Telegraph have left favourable reviews.
McDonagh’s is a famous sea food restaurant in Galway, and should be on any Galway tourist’s bucket list.
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location: 22 Quay Street, Galway, Ireland
Website: McDonaghs.net
Wá cafe
Authentic Sushi
Ireland’s first authentic sushi bar is one of the best spots in Galway for lovers of the dish.
location: 13 New Dock Street Galway, Ireland
Website: Wacafe.net
Neo
Delicious Thai Food
If you are looking for great Thai food, Neo is one of the best spots in Galway to visit.
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location: 8 Dock Road Galway, Ireland
Website: Neo8.ie
Loam
A seven course Michelin star tasting menu
Another Michelin star restaurant on the list, Loam offers a seven course tasting menu as one of its most popular items. The menu changes daily as Loam is committed to using only the best of local produce and naturally this can change.
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