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Where to eat in Galway: my 9 favourite restaurants

Nobody eats well following the tour buses. These are the 9 restaurants in Galway I'd send a friend to: the cheap neighbourhood place, the one locals keep to themselves, the splurge that's genuinely worth it. No photo menus.

Kai Café + Restaurant€30–55 · Modern IrishTucked into the bohemian West End, Kai has become one of Galway's most loved kitchens under chef Jess Murphy. Directions
Ard Bia at Nimmos€15–40 · Modern IrishSet in a weathered stone building beside the Spanish Arch and the river, Ard Bia is beloved for its mismatched vintage charm and its Middle-Eastern-inflected Irish cooking. Directions
The Seafood Bar @ Kirwan's€20–40 · SeafoodDown atmospheric Kirwan's Lane, this handsome seafood bar plates up some of the freshest catch in the city. Directions
Tigh Neachtain€10–20 · IrishThe bright-blue corner pub on Cross Street is a Galway landmark in its own right. Directions
Griffin's Bakery€5–12 · BakeryBaking on Shop Street since 1876, Griffin's is a Galway morning ritual. Directions
Oscar's Seafood Bistro€22–40 · SeafoodA West End favourite on Dominick Street, Oscar's is run by a family passionate about Galway Bay seafood. Directions
The Quay Street Kitchen€15–28 · IrishRight in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this snug little kitchen is loved for generous, wholesome cooking with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options alongside the seafood chowder and slow-cooked lamb. Directions
John Keogh's - The Lock Keeper€15–30 · IrishA classic Galway gastropub on Dominick Street, John Keogh's pairs a proper old-world interior of snugs, brass and dark wood with a kitchen that takes its food seriously. Directions
McDonagh's Seafood House€12–25 · SeafoodA Quay Street institution since 1902, McDonagh's is where Galway goes for fish and chips done right. Directions