Galway Restaurants

Galway City is renowned for its culinary delights. It was once the wine capital of Ireland and to accompany the wines imported by the merchants of Galway, the city developed a reputation for fine food. That reputation is, today, maintained more than ever in the many fine restaurants to be found throughout the city.

Local cuisine

Most restaurants serve a number of traditional Irish dishes. The most popular of these are probably Irish stew, spare ribs and bacon and cabbage. But the most dominant style of cooking is best described as 'country house cooking', which incorporates the best of local produce.

The quality of Irish meat and seafood is truly outstanding and the range of fresh vegetables on offer is impressive, with much of the produce organically-grown. The best places to sample traditional Irish fare is in the pub lunches that are offered by most of the hostelries in town.

Where to eat

If you're looking for something a little different, there are plenty of fine restaurants on the outskirts of Galway. These are usually quieter and more sedate than the restaurants in town, and they generally cultivate a more relaxed and unhurried atmosphere. Restaurants in Salthill generally cater for families and passing tourists. There are also a number of Indian and Chinese take-aways and restaurants in Salthill, which are very popular if you fancy something a little different.