The Seafood Bar @ Kirwan'svsAniar Restaurant
Both The Seafood Bar @ Kirwan's and Aniar Restaurant are recommended by experts. On balance, Aniar Restaurant is the choice of most writers compared to The Seafood Bar @ Kirwan's. Aniar Restaurant has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 4 publications including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Seafood Bar @ Kirwan's
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Kirwans Lane, Galway
From $0/night
0 Stars
"Well-regarded, long-standing restaurant with a large terrace, in an old medieval lane." Full review
"Look for Mike O'Grady's stylish modern restaurant in a revamped alley at the river end of Quay Street." Full review
"Nestled into a lamp-lit corner of Kirwan's Lane near the Quays, this slim, two-story oasis has served quality local seafood for more than 20 years." Full review
"The exposed stone walls of this elegant downstairs dining room speak to the building’s medieval origins...this is one of the most popular and reliable restaurants in Galway City for good seafood." Full review
"Kirwan's is not only a refuge but also a heaven for those seeking out the best of local cuisine." Full review
Aniar Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
53 Dominick Street, Galway Galway
From $43/night
Top choice
"Deeply committed to the flavours and food producers of Galway and West Ireland, Aniar wears its Michelin star with pride." Full review
"This achingly fashionable, Michelin-starred restaurant in the center of Galway City is one of the best places to eat in the region." Full review
1 Star
"Intimate restaurant with a cool, Scandic feel; its name means 'From the West'." Full review
"This place is dining perfection without the snobbery, fuss and pretense one can usually expect from a Michelin starred restaurant. " Full review
"A minimalist Nordic decor provides an unfussy backdrop...each course in the daily menu, ranging from 6 to 10 dishes, is designed to either complement or contrast with the local produce. " Full review
"This Michelin-starred restaurant in the center of Galway City is one of the best, and most fashionable, places to eat in the region" Full review
1 Star
"Both the décor and the cooking at this stylish, laid-back restaurant follow a ‘back-to-nature’ ethos, with wood and stone setting the scene and menus championing ingredients from Ireland’s Atlantic Coast" Full review