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Restaurant Recommendations

fergiesfolly · 2009-09-09 13:04:58

I know this has been around the block a few times, but its been a while since I've eaten out in Galway.So... I'm looking for a good restaurant this weekend.I've tried a couple of review sites but I'm looking for some recent experiences. Budget isn't a huge concern. I just want a good quality meal in a good atmosphere.…

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09-09-2009 2:04pm

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I know this has been around the block a few times, but its been a while since I've eaten out in Galway.So... I'm looking for a good restaurant this weekend.I've tried a couple of review sites but I'm looking for some recent experiences. Budget isn't a huge concern. I just want a good quality meal in a good atmosphere. Thanks in advance.

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#2 09-09-2009 2:06pm
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The fish resturant on Quay st not bad

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#3 09-09-2009 2:27pm
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My new favourite place is KRCMA for simple solid lovely food.
If you're looking for more upmarket stuff then Oscars, Abalone, DaRobertas, ...

Some suggestions here

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#4 09-09-2009 2:52pm
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Magnus wrote: »

My new favourite place is KRCMA for simple solid lovely food.[/URL]

Agreeeeeed

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#5 09-09-2009 3:22pm
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fergiesfolly wrote: »

I know this has been around the block a few times, but its been a while since I've eaten out in Galway.So... I'm looking for a good restaurant this weekend.I've tried a couple of review sites but I'm looking for some recent experiences. Budget isn't a huge concern. I just want a good quality meal in a good atmosphere. Thanks in advance.

Cava on Dominic St. Choice of tapas or starters/main course. A bit on the expensive side, but worth it. Nice atmosphere in there too.

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#6 09-09-2009 3:55pm
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anyone been in Cookes lately. Actually thought it was gone. Was a huge favourite a few years back. Whats the menu like in KRCMA. Thought it was just a bar tbh.

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#7 09-09-2009 4:11pm
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They do eastern european food.

Only been there once so far but it was absolutely the most delicious food I've had in Ireland, where restaurants are often mediocre.

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#8 09-09-2009 4:35pm
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Cava is amazing...especially if you are in the mood to try a few different things!

Kirwans Lane ...Just awesome!

Da Robertas - Italian - Excellent!

O Gradys on the pier.... bit pricey but well worth it for best seafood in Galway IMHO

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#9 09-09-2009 4:36pm
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First time I was in KRCMA I had fried cheese with chips and tartar sauce, crazy combination but really nice.
I remember saying to herself "This is so good I wish I could leave and come back and have it again".
Food is a bit on the fat side so if you worry about your waistline it's not for you. Perfect if you're going drinking after

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#10 09-09-2009 4:49pm
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banshee_bones wrote: »

Da Robertas - Italian - Excellent!

Use to be a (massive)fan but, have had crap stale bland food in there the last two times i dined there. And on both occasions was sat in a manner of McDonagh's on Quay street. Guy in the seat beside me started to drink my water by accident the tables were that close!

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#11 09-09-2009 4:49pm
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In fairness, there is hardly anything available in Irish restaurants that is good or neutral for the waistline.

Order a salad here and you get a plate of coleslaw, potato salad, egg mayonaise, and maybe some wilted greens with a crappy dressing.

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#12 09-09-2009 4:53pm
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Xiney, we should have late Saturday lunch in there sometime, with a few nice EE beers after. Boards food and beer event:)

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#13 09-09-2009 4:55pm
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Absolutely!

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#14 09-09-2009 4:57pm
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lohans in salthill is v nice:)

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#15 09-09-2009 5:02pm
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tanyaog2007 wrote: »

lohans in salthill is v nice:)

I disagree, i eat there a few times found them very slow and the food seemed to be either microwaved or under a hot plate for too long, as it was scalding hot and the sauce burnt onto the plate.

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#16 10-09-2009 12:27am
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Went into the Cellar for lunch today. Had soup and a plain sambo and coffee. Got shock when waitress asked me for €11.05. Told her it was extortion, she looked bemused. Will avoid in the future.

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#17 10-09-2009 10:56am
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Xiney wrote: »

In fairness, there is hardly anything available in Irish restaurants that is good or neutral for the waistline.

Order a salad here and you get a plate of coleslaw, potato salad, egg mayonaise, and maybe some wilted greens with a crappy dressing.

You forgot to mention the potato crisps on the side.

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#18 10-09-2009 1:35pm
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dec25532 wrote: »

Went into the Cellar for lunch today. Had soup and a plain sambo and coffee. Got shock when waitress asked me for €11.05. Told her it was extortion, she looked bemused. Will avoid in the future.

Bad buzz, coulda gotten that for €5.95 in O' Riordans!

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#19 10-09-2009 2:43pm
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Oscar's is by far the best restaurant in Galway, serious food and serious service. Sherdian's on the Docks have a restaurant above the pub, haven't eaten there yet but really like the look of their menu.

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#20 10-09-2009 9:17pm
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JohnCleary wrote: »

Bad buzz, coulda gotten that for €5.95 in O' Riordans!

Tell me about it. Yeah, O'Riordans and Pucan do great deals on soup and sambo. Saw your recent pics

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