Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Galway

19 restaurant menus in Ireland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Yum Tree Kitchen
Yum Tree Kitchen
98/100 (709 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Contemporary
Sit down
Contemporary
Greens And Co.
Greens And Co.
95/100 (636 ratings)
Restaurants
International
European
International
Healthy
Cafe
Vegan Options
Healthy
Irish
Soups
Fusion
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Cakes
Pancakes
International
Café
Healthy
Soups
European
Irish
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Palas Kitchen & Bar
Palas Kitchen & Bar
93/100 (684 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Irish
European
Contemporary
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Contemporary
Irish
European
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Keanes Garden Centre Coffeeshop
Keanes Garden Centre Coffeeshop
93/100 (319 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Deli
Cafe
Contemporary
Irish
Contemporary
Cafe
Deli
European
Irish
Contemporary
Irish
Deli
Café
European
Esquires Coffee (galway)
Esquires Coffee (galway)
92/100 (4916 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Irish
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
Contemporary
European
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Pancakes Sausage w Syrup
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese & Avocado
Soup of the Day
Chicken & Chorizo - Sourdough Rustic Baguette
Full Veggie Breakfast
Chicken Triple Decker Club
Breakfast Toastie
Cappuccino with Oat Milk
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Croque Monsieur
Omelette
Babychino
Croque Madame
Club Bagel
Pancake Bacon
Bagels
Pancakes
Full Irish Breakfast Plate
Cakes
Chocolate Milk with Marshmallow
Iced coffee
Breakfast Bagel with Sausage Rashers Fried Egg and Tomato Relish
porridge
Salad
The Toasted
Café
Café
European
Contemporary
Irish
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
O'briens Sandwich Cafe
O'briens Sandwich Cafe
92/100 (261 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Irish
Contemporary
Cafe
Contemporary
Irish
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Bagels
Sandwiches
Salad
Café
Café
Contemporary
Irish
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Freshii
Freshii
90/100 (505 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Contemporary
Contemporary
International
Healthy
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Contemporary
International
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Dinner
The Universal
The Universal
89/100 (1364 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Irish
Bar
Pub
European
Contemporary
Bar
Irish
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Contemporary
Irish
Bar
Pub
European
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"Top spot for a quiet few on a Friday arvo/evening. Great music, great beer selection, excellent wines, good food and pleasant, engaging people..."
Stephen Thomas Gilmartin
"Absolutely amaaaazing food. So fresh, so flavoursome and great value. Lovely ambience and really cool design features to..."
Sinead McPhillips
"Great food- we had a few starters ( goats cheese with corn pancake and mackerel with sushi roll) and drinks. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and staff..."
Donna Nelson
"My Husband and I were visiting for our honeymoon. We found this place while strolling home from a walk along the promenade. The service was..."
Rosemary Matkin Hogan
"Love this place. Chilled atmosphere and superb food at a very reasonable..."
Martin Ronan
"Fantastic food, chilled atmosphere, top class customer service and stunning decor..."
Malgosia Klonowska
"What a fantastic drinks list! Such friendly bar staff, having to deal with my lengthy order they were pros! Pure gentlemen! I will definitely be..."
Niamh O Malley
"Lovely place and really good food! Best of luck lads and well..."
Patrice Hennessy
"Super food . Had a group of 6 ( 1 member had some allergies and was accomedadated brilliantly) everyone said it was..."
Richard Healy
"Very cool bar.. gorgeous food and very friendly staff! Just what Galway has been..."
Colin Quigley
"Great vibe all around. Excellent staff and drinks. Will be back..."
Joe Browne
"Really well done make over. Great vibe & super crew members up for the banter. Interesting menu too! Asian greens with Steak very tasty! Big love for..."
Gill Carroll
"Great Place � staff are so friendly �� Cocktails are..."
Laura Acton
"An absolute gem of a Place!! Food was AMAZING and a great..."
Donna McCrystall
"10/10 would bang, would recommend to a friend..."
Jar Lit
"Sham alive..best spot in town...and that's a..."
Dylan Thomas
Busker Brownes
Busker Brownes
88/100 (2051 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
European
Pub
Contemporary
European
Contemporary
Irish
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Lasagne
Fish & chips
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Pasta
Salad
Mussels
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Curry
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Irish
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
Merchant Cafe
Merchant Cafe
88/100 (162 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Deli
Cafe
Healthy
Cafe
Contemporary
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Tea
Granola Bowl
Chicken Burger
Special Toast
Cappuccino
Eggs Benedict
Latte
Virgin Cocktail
irish breakfast
Oatmeal with Blueberries
Guinness
PUDDING
Café
Deli
Café
Healthy
Contemporary
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Restaurant Gigi’s
Restaurant Gigi’s
88/100 (192 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Gluten Free Options
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Pork
Beef
Sit down
Contemporary
European
Irish
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Validated Parking
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
Il Vicolo
Il Vicolo
88/100 (4414 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Beer
Garryhinch Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
Polenta
Espresso Martini
Pasta
Killary Fjord Mussels Martini Dry Vermouth
Tiramisu
Whiskey Sour
Salad
Cod Puttanesca
Bresaola
Chili
Ice-Cream with Espresso Shot and Amereto Shot
Pesto Gnocchi
Scallops
Socglio
Meatballs
Tiramisú
Duck
Lasagne
Carbonara
Calamari
Risotto
Carbonara
Scallops
Mussels
Arancini
Calamares
Crostini
Lamb
Bruschette
Tapas
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Prawns
Crostino
Burrata Salad
Chocolate Mousse
Pork
Chocolate Fondant
Steak
Ravioli
Handmade Pappardelle
Ragu
Seafood Risotto
Sit down
Contemporary
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Jazz Bar
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
The Western Restaurant
The Western Restaurant
87/100 (120 ratings)
Restaurants
International
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Cheesecake
Cheesecakes
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Gourmet Food Parlour Galway
Gourmet Food Parlour Galway
86/100 (2037 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Healthy
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Wings
Salmon
Tapas
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
European
Healthy
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Moffetts Restaurant
Moffetts Restaurant
81/100 (165 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Cafe
Contemporary
Healthy
Contemporary
Healthy
Dutch
Cafe
European
Dutch
Lunch
Breakfast
cod fish
Bagel with Salmon and Salad
Lemon meringue
Café
European
Contemporary
Healthy
Dutch
Breakfast
Lunch
Meubles Cafe Galway
Meubles Cafe Galway
75/100 (66 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Irish
Fusion
Contemporary
Fusion
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
Irish
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish
Salad
Café
Café
Fusion
Contemporary
Irish
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Beef & Lobster
Beef & Lobster
70/100 (1497 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Seafood
Seafood
Steakhouse
European
Contemporary
Grill
Steakhouse
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Wings
Crab
Clams
Duck
Cheesecake
Lobster Roll
Prawns
Surf And Turf
Burger
Cheesecakes
Beef
Lobster
Salad
Sit down
European
Grill
Seafood
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
Moffett's Restaurant
70/100 (111 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Cafe
Healthy
Contemporary
Dutch
Contemporary
Healthy
Cafe
European
Dutch
Contemporary
Healthy
Dutch
Café
European