Must-see restaurants in County Galway

  • Steam Cafe

    Clifden

    Tables scattered in the tucked-away courtyard draw you into a cheery cafe, full of natural light. Along with Clifden's best coffee, it serves scones with…

  • Pier Head

    Kinvara

    Popular with yachties who tie up out front, this mustard-yellow restaurant and pub serves seafood spanning local lobster cooked in garlic to mussels,…

  • Teach Nan Phaidi

    Aran Islands

    At tiny, thatched Nan Phaidi, picnic tables and a riot of flowers sit in front of whitewashed walls, and happy diners tuck into award-winning treats…

  • Ishka

    Kinvara

    From tasty soups and pastas to Burren smoked salmon and seafood chowder, the flavours of west Ireland infuse the dishes at this welcoming harbourside cafe…

  • TGO Falafel Bar

    Galway City

    Galway's hipsters, vegetarians and vegans love the street-food creations rustled up by this ethics-conscious relative newcomer, thanks to fresh,…

  • Greenway Cafe

    Connemara

    Most of the ingredients at this award-wining eatery are sourced from the Connemara region – Killary Harbour mussels (served with mint), Lough Corrib trout…

  • Gino's

    Galway City

    In cones or tubs, Gino's gelato is a treat while shopping around the centre of town. Its 30-plus flavours made on-site include Guinness as well as its…

  • Gourmet Tart Co

    Galway City

    Free from additives and preservatives, handmade dishes here span salads, soups, sandwiches and spectacular sweet treats including, yes, tarts, such as…

  • Renzo

    Galway City

    There's more than a hint of Italy about this friendly, arty cafe tucked away behind Eyre Sq. Breakfast brings poached eggs, toasted ciabatta and Parma ham…

  • Wa Cafe

    Galway City

    This pocket-sized sushi parlour with wooden tables is a welcome pit stop for sushi rolls and sets, nigiri sets, bento lunch boxes, sashimi and yakisoba…

  • Upstairs/Downstairs

    Clifden

    This two-floor Main St cafe serves organic fairtrade coffee and fresh fruit smoothies along with daily soups, sandwiches and wraps, plus ice cream in…

  • Shop

    Aran Islands

    Doubling as the island's post office, this small shop sells grocery staples.