Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Salthill

"Nimmo’s is known and loved by locals and tourists alike, and for good reason – this place boasts some of the best brunch Galway has to offer!. Think very fluffy pancakes with berry compote, delicious homemade cakes and hearty chorizo hash."

"A longstanding Galway restaurant that's been highly rated for years - this is an all-day spot that serves up super breakfasts and brunches, before switching to a seasonally focused a la carte for lunch and dinner."

"Imagine a clear view overlooking the Corrib while you sit back and enjoy a home baked treat with something yummy to drink. Sounds like heaven, right?. Ard Bia will answer your prayers!"

"Located in the Sea Road area of Galway, a warm buzzy atmosphere awaits you. It's owner run and it prides itself on using seasonal, organic and local produce on its menu including mouth-watering meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, and excellent gluten free options. It is a Michelin BIB Gourmand award winner and it's perfect for a special occasion as it’s a bit on the pricey side."

"Big, fancy cakes with loads of edible beauty are their specialty and they’re always in high demand - so do the right thing and get down there early. They also do little teeny tiny cakes filled with all kinds of tasty goodness, if you’re weak and can’t take a big one. There are plenty of options for the gluten-free folks, too!"

"Galway’s lavish five-star g Hotel was designed by none other than superstar milliner Philip Treacy, a native of the west coast county. His concept was based around the sea, and unique maritime touches abound throughout, such as a tank of Connemara-bred seahorses in the lobby and shell-shaped handles on each bedroom door. The two-floor destination spa here comes highly recommended, as does the hotel restaurant gigi’s, which holds two AA rosettes."

"The highlight here is a black pudding and potato hash, topped with an egg and sausages (feel free to argue this, but you will lose.). They also do an excellent full Irish or a breakfast wrap and they don’t squirm at odd requests. Pancakes with a side order of sausages and a big fat burger too?"

"The seafoam-colored Michelin-star restaurant is known for its 16-course tasting menu, featuring delicate and inventive dishes like oysters with arrow grass, carrot, elderflower and hock, and meadowsweet rosehip for dessert. While their menu is constantly changing, their food preparation techniques are not; Chef JP McMahon has built a reputation for his traditional cooking and preservation methods, such as pickling, smoking, curing, and fermenting, for which the restaurant has become well known. Try their delicious breakfasts and lunches alongside unique strains of tea, such as truffle or popcorn caramel candy."

"Aniar has the enviable accolade of being Galway’s only Michelin starred restaurant, having been awarded their prestigious star in September 2012. is an innovative restaurant, bringing terroir-based dining to Dominick Street in Galway City. The word terroir is usually associated with winemaking and the combination of factors that gives a wine its distinctive character: soil, climate and environment."

"is centred around the concept of terroir, or ‘the complete natural environment in which a particular wine or food is produced’."

"The Front Door Pub is so large that it spans two streets, with entrances on both High Street and Cross Street in Galway’s Latin Quarter. It is so big, in fact, that it is actually made up of five different bars on two floors. Packed with 500 people on busy nights, the pub is most popular with 20-somethings who dress to impress on their evening out on the town."

"If you’re looking to celebrate Pancake Tuesday in an even more indulgent way, then The Front Door is the place for you. 🥞Gin Pancakes on Pancake Tuesday!. 🥞From 12 noon on Tuesday 25th February, when we'll be combining two of the nation’s favourite.."

"The Cellar Bar is a fantastic spot if you’re looking for some hearty pub grub at an affordable price. You can get a giant but inexpensive serving of delicious chicken wings, and trust me, they don’t mess around when it comes to portions!. There’s always a great buzz in the bar and you can get a nice winter warmer meal at The Cellar Bar, like the bangers and mash pictured above."

"The cellar, located on Eglinton St, is another personal favourite of mine. In another lifetime, before Covid, it was the place to go for cocktails or to watch a match. Its menu is varied with options ranging from light bites to larger, hearty dinners, with sides, desserts and daily specials."

"Well known to one and all, The Cellar has long been known as one of the very best spots in the city for a bitta brekkie."

"This quaint, inviting restaurant is perfect for a night of wine, music and conversation over some seriously delicious French food. Swing jazz, classical guitar and piano can heard of a night throughout the week which just adds to the warm, buzzing atmosphere. The small menu means everything on it is cooked to perfection, from the striploin steak with blue cheese sauce (highly recommended) to the half-lobster, cooked fresh with garlic butter."

"Dominick Street has become quite the foodie spot in Galway, and it’s no wonder when you have such great choices, with French restaurant Rouge among its line up. Diners can enjoy fine cuisine that tastes great, is full of character, and bursting with beaucoup de bon vin."

"Builín Blasta is a friendly kind of place, offering a truly Irish Céad Míle Fáilte to everyone who wanders through their doors. They offer award-winning vegan options such as their lentil spaghetti bolognese with cashew “parmesan” and their super tasty vegan sandwich with chermoula, roasted mushroom, tomato and caramelised onion on homemade sourdough rye bread. If you’re looking for a sweet fix, treat yourself to one of their delicious vegan desserts and a warm cuppa."

"If you like your outdoor dining to have those scenic seaside vibes, take a trip out to Spiddal and treat yourself to something tasty from Builín Blasta. They have an amazing range of baked treats, whether you prefer sweet (like a mango cheesecake!) or savoury (like a black pudding and blue cheese jambon!!). Loads of outdoor seating, doggy-friendly, wheelchair accessible and with a cute craft village next door to browse around."

"Situated just outside the city, White Gables is housed inside a 1920s cottage, ideally suited to serving what owners Kevin and Ann Dunne refer to as their ‘time-warp classics’, such as seafood cocktail Marie Rose and scallops mornay. For more than 20 years, the Dunnes have been bringing their seafood-centric menus to the people of Galway at White Gables and providing a relaxed and elegant setting in which to enjoy them. A set dinner menu of three courses is available here for €39.50, as well as a three-course Sunday lunch for €28.50."

"Traditional Irish cooking in a restored Stone cottage at a crossroads in Moycullen village. White Gables Restaurant serves on traditional Irish dishes, with a focus on seafood, including fresh lobster from their fishtank. Warm, homely red tone, floral lampshades and dark mahogany furniture, portray a picture of Ireland in a different time."

"Renowned for its fine seafood, with lobster, crabs and oysters fresh from the sea, this sophisticated yet cosy atmosphere will warm your heart as well as please your tastebuds."

"An iconic piece of Galway’s history, the Claddagh ring features two hearts and a crown and can symbolise romantic availability or otherwise, depending on the direction that the crown points. Some firms that make the city’s ring date back to the 18th century. It’s associated with the Joyce Tribe and has spread far and wide in recent years, but several Galway shops (the museum, naturally, is also one) have cornered a local market steeped in tradition."

"The Claddagh ring has become iconic the world over thanks to the spread of the Irish across the globe. Delve into the history and lore of this iconic ring at the Legend of the Claddagh Ring museum and visitor centre, where you can learn where the ring first came from and what it has come to represent."

"As well as all their fine drink, live music and tasty cocktail offerings, Seven have also got a top notch food selection, so if you're after brunch in a boozer, this is the place to be. Whether you go for the old reliables like the Seven full Irish and fluffy pancakes or prefer a veggie option or an omelette your way, they've got it all ready and waiting. The sausage and egg bap - served with caramelised onions - definitely deserves a mention too."

"Located on Bridge Street, Seven Bar and Restaurant is a new bar to Galway that brings food, drink and live music together in one venue. It has a contemporary design with contrasting areas across the 3 bars. Live entertainment is provided 4 nights a week by some of Ireland’s top bands and DJs."

"Elegant, stylish and refined, Hyde is known to many as an extremely classy destination for top-notch drinks but their brunch offerings are the height of sophistications. With light bites and sweet offerings, salads and mains making up the menu, you’re sure to find something that will tingle your taste buds. Served until 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a fine selection featuring the likes of brioche French toast, wild mushroom bruschetta and super salads await you."

"Hyde Bar is a swish little spot in Galway that offers food and drink throughout the day. In terms of brunch, this place is all about eggs, serving up some of the silkiest, smoothest varieties in town. From the delicious eggs royale with smoked salmon to delicious spicy baked eggs, the options at Hyde Bar are always extremely high-quality."

"Bedecked with hanging baskets of flowers and bright blue paint, The Quays (pronounced “keys”) is a pub that is pretty from the outside, but it is truly stunning once you walk through the doors. The inside of the pub has been decorated with antiques from a French church with pews, stained glass and Gothic arches which date back to medieval times. The lovely setting is perfect for a quiet pint, but head upstairs and you will find yourself in one of the best rock and roll venues in the city."

"The Quays Bar and Restaurant, Galway|Courtesy of The Quays, Galway. The Quays may look like your quintessential traditional Irish pub from the outside, but its interior is surprisingly cosmopolitan. Parts of the décor were originally part of a medieval church in France, including the pews and a sizeable church organ – which acts as a backdrop for musical acts performing daily in the venue upstairs."

"Serving food and drink for over 400 years, The Quays is one of the city’s most historic establishments. Inside, visitors can see stain glass windows, a full-size church organ and even a fully restored railway footbridge. You will find traditional music in The Quays most nights, alongside some of the best Guinness in the city."

"The centre was built on the site of an old timber yard in an effort to breathe life into the city. And it was an undoubtable success. Today, with its specialist shops in fashion, food, sport, gifts, books, household goods, department stores, cafes, banks and bustling yet spacious atmosphere and its constant hosting of exhibitions and events for children and adults, Eyre Square Centre has become a centre in every sense of the word."

"A large Dunne's supermarket is the centrepiece of this shopping centre ,which features more than 70 shops and chain-food outlets."

"Watch chocolate being made in small batches using rare Trinitario cacao beans and raw sugar on a 45-minute tour of this heavenly smelling cottage-housed chocolate factory in a picturesque hillside location. If you don't catch a tour, peer through the factory's glass viewing windows from the chocolate-filled shop. Its on-site organic cafe (dishes €6.50 to €12.50) uses chocolate in creations like parsnip, cacao butter and white-pepper soup, and grilled halloumi and chocolate-and-plum-chutney toasties."