Nice Restaurant!

CareBear99

Just wondering can anyone recommend a really nice restaurant in galway (city or county) for a special occasion! thanks in advance.

kraggy

White Gables in Moycullen.

But not sure if they're open yet. Usually open on Valentine's I think. Owners live in Spain during winter. Or so I believe.

ErnieBert

Vina Mara on Middle Street is quality albeit expensive.

My fav is Thai Garden on Spanish Arch but you'd really want to want spicy grub.

Other than that, Cookes on Abbeygate St is consistantly good.

dafunk

I love O'Gradys on the pier in Barna, great seafood, lovely views. Haven't had a meal there that wasn't fantastic.

cornbb

Oscars on Dominick St is very nice indeed.

fish fingers

mc swiggans
that is all

kraggy

fish fingers wrote: »

mc swiggans
that is all

Not exactly suitable for a special occasion though.

JohnCleary

kraggy wrote: »

White Gables in Moycullen.

But not sure if they're open yet. Usually open on Valentine's I think. Owners live in Spain during winter. Or so I believe.

+1 But be prepared to pay a lot. I paid almost 30eur for a small fillet steak. I was treated a little too much like a baby tbh, almost trying to wipe your lip after every bite. Almost had to tell the waitress (granted she was the owner) to fup off tbh.
Make sure you ask for MORE side orders. I ordered chips for 2 people... It wouldn't have fed my small puppy dog. She (the waitress) used the oul charm 'Ah sure order more later' ... I was blunt and said 'Id prefer more now, thanks' with a smug smile

ErnieBert wrote: »

My fav is Thai Garden on Spanish Arch but you'd really want to want spicy grub.

Yum but casual. Great place for a 'fancy' chineese tbh... Can get a bottle of wine etc.

cornbb wrote: »

Oscars on Dominick St is very nice indeed.

Yum. If this guy is still making food like he used to then YES YES YES! Publicity may have gone to the owners head but he used to make a savage meal... hope its still the same way as good food is how this place got its good reputation

fish fingers wrote: »

mc swiggans
that is all

Grand if yer goin for some casual pub grub

Aura

Oscars
Vina Mara
White Gables
Quay St Winebar
Cooke's
Abalone

in no particular order food wise but reckon gables or oscars have the most ambiance...

enjoy your night. Such a nice thing to do and beats most nights in the pub if in good company. Still rubbing my belly after tonights (or last nights at this stage) feast... Mmmm Banoffi...........

damalo

Whats the occasion if you dont mind? Some places are in fairness suited best for others.

I think O Grady's on the pier is damn fine and if you're brining your better half who's not been there before, it'll go down a treat. Its pricey but worth it

snaps

How about Da Robertas in Salthill the old restaurant? Ive been there so many times, quality food, quality setting, never had a bad meal. Also Eastern Tandoori in Spanish arch area. Both restaurants ive been going to for years and never been disappointed!

Park House is nice but on the expensive side.

gaeilgegrinds

What's the occasion? Cos I think where you choose would depend a lot on that really.

CareBear99

Thanks everyone! The occasion is a birthday, but a special one!:) i was considering the white gables already but id like to try somewhere new! Where is oscars? And what kind of food do they serve?! thanks again!

JohnCleary

CareBear99 wrote: »

Thanks everyone! The occasion is a birthday, but a special one!:) i was considering the white gables already but id like to try somewhere new! Where is oscars? And what kind of food do they serve?! thanks again!

On Domnick street, next to Clan.

gaeilgegrinds

I'd go with O' Gradys so, very special place.

LadyMayBelle

I'd suggest White Gables if it's a special, special occasion:) Vina Mara is nice but it's a tight squeeze in there I think, food is nice, but not spacious..

PixelTrawler

Malt House
or
Kirwans Lane

In both places the food and service is excellent

I had the best meal I've ever had in this country (topped only by one place in France) in the Malt House, and I eat out a fair bit

pid()

fish fingers wrote: »

mc swiggans
that is all

Seconded.

ErnieBert

fish fingers wrote: »

mc swiggans
that is all

Yeah, if you want chicken maryland or roast beef. Food is fresh and tasty at Mc Swiggs but if you want get the birthday girl/boy in her/his birthday suit, then look at the other options listed above.

O'Grady's also do a mighty steak.:cool:

Morbid.Angel

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twenty6and6is1

i was in abalone last night, i had not got food this good ever in galway,
it is located on dominick st, it's well worth a visit;)

Morbid.Angel

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Fey!

Abalone really is top notch. And I agree with people above about the White Gables; consistent quality and nice surroundings.

philboy

For top notch food. Id second already mentioned Oscar's and Abalone. Personally, i think McSwiggans has gone down hill in the last couple of years. Its still nice food but nothing compared to what it was a few years ago.

Edit: forgot to add, I heard so much good things about Kirwans Lane and went there during last race week for a birthday. Manager was a joke and the service was terrible. I know it was race week and all that, which is why maybe the slow service could be excused a little. The manager was arrogant and completely ignorant. He accused 4 of the people who were dining with me of not being customers of the restaurant and to leave the smoking area and the premises. The only reason they were out there in the first place was because of the slow service. Thats only one incidennt from the fiasco!.

biko

Charcoal Grill
finest dining in the city

padi89

Donellys of Barna great food and a great pub all in one, what more could you ask for on a birthday:)

finlma

Nimos in the Spanish Arch do lovely food and is very romantic if that's what you're after

The Old Schoolhouse in Clarinbridge also do superb food.

Madame Razz

Vina mara is closed until further notice due to a family bereavement.

I ate in Mcswiggans two nights in the last two weeks, and on both occasions it was CAT..... I only ate it coz I was bloody starving, and even given how hungry i was, It was still rotten...

Its REALLY disimproved recently!

Raskolnikov

McSwiggans ain't that great. Had the chicken and veg there recently, everything was doused in oil and the veg was hard.

Recently ate in Thai Garden as well and was disappointed, I found the food quite bland to be honest.

Fey!

I had forgotten about the Schoolhouse; I haven't eaten there, but have heard great things about it. Is Morans on the Weir still good?

As for Thai Garden, I find it decent. Not impressed by the renamed Lemongrass, though.