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Eating in Galway


Eating in Galway

For those on a tight budget, check out the supermarket in Eyre Square Centre (closes at 5PM) or the Tesco on Headford Road (open 24 hrs). On Saturdays (8:00-6:00) and Sundays (2:00-6:00), you can head to the outdoor Galway Market in Church lane beside St. Nicholas Church where you can find locally-grown produce, cheese, bread and affordable prepared foods like curries and crepes.
  • Guide to Restaurants in Galway A selection of restaurants and fast food outlets in Galway City, covering local and ethnic cuisines.
  • Ard Bia at Nimmo's, Spanish Arch (Long Walk - the restaurant is directly behind the Spanish Arch), +353 91 539897, . Cafe Tu-Su 10-3:30; Restaurant 6-10PM. Delicious food based on local sourcing. Wonderful atmosphere. If you're not looking to splurge at this restaurant, head to the cafe for the lunch specials which are more reasonably priced.
  • Kirby's Restaurant , Cross St, +353 91 569404. Offers superb food, attentive service, generous portions with a modern twist. Offers a Value Dining Menu, two Courses €22.50, three Courses €24.95, both including a complimentary drink of your choice next door in Buskers.
  • Abalone restaurant 53 lower Dominick St,small romantic restaurant, serving perhaps the best food in Galway if not in the west of Ireland, open 6pm to 10pm daily, phone +353 91 534895.
  • Fat Freddy's Famous Pizziera & Bistro, The Halls, Quay St, 091 567279, , One of Galway's longest established restaurants, synonymous with Quay Street in Galway City near the Spanish quarter. Known for the excellent atmosphere, service and, of course, food. Great for kids.
  • McCambridges, 38-39 Shop Street. +353 91 562259 This gourmet grocers has a deli counter for take away sandwiches which is quite good.
  • Sheridan's Cheesemongers, Kirwans Ln, +353 91 564829 (fax +353 91 564829, [email protected]), is a great place to get wine, pates, bread, and cheese of course.
  • McDonagh's Seafood, 22 Quay Street, +353 91 565001, is famous for its fish and chips, and has very good prices on takeaway.
  • McSwiggans, 3 Eyre St, +353 91 568917, Restaurant on the two floors above the bar. Open to 10.30PM, 11PM Th-Su. The food is varied, includes curries, seafood and steaks. Main courses 12-20€.
  • Oscar's Restaurant, on upper Dominick Street looks unassuming enough from the outside, but offers some of the best food in town. Their Seafood Platter has to be seen to be believed!
  • La Salsa, does delicious and reasonably priced Mexican food.
  • Conlons Seafood Restaurant, Eglinton St (Off Eyre Square), +353 91 562268. Established seafood house with Art Deco ambience, great service, good food and reasonable prices.
  • Kebab House, on Dominick Street, does extremely cheap, greasy and tasty post-pub food. A substantial feed of Guinness is recommended before consumption of Kebab House fare in order to ensure full satisfaction.
  • Mustard Gourmet Pizza and Buger Bar, 1 Middle St, +353 91 566 400. This restaurant looks tiny from the outside, but has a larger seating area downstairs. They have big burgers, made from a variety of meats, and specialty pizzas. Cozy and relaxed.
  • Lohans Cafe Bar Restaurant (Lohans), Upper Salthill, . 8AM-9PM. The menu is mainly traditional Irish dishes such as Guinness & Beef Stew, Bacon & Cabbage and hearty sausages & mashed potato. Other lighter seasonal dishes and seafood are also available.

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