Are you passing through Quay Street, Galway’s Latin Quarter? If you’re feeling peckish, don’t miss McDonagh’s, a cool, trendy local eatery that has established itself as a specialist in fish and seafood dishes…and has been for 4 generations!
Fish and chips from McDonagh’s in Galway
McDonagh’s is an enviable restaurant. The mere sight of its facade, with its ship-like interior decor, offers the prospect of a visual and gustatory change of scenery.
The establishment focuses on ultra-fresh cuisine, evolving according to the daily arrivals from the fishing boats. McDonagh’s also insists on the provenance of its fresh produce, explaining that every fish or seafood item that reaches your plate comes from sustainable, environmentally-friendly fishing.
The à la carte menu makes you want more! Fish and chips, seafood platter, smoked Connemara salmon, lemon sole, langoustines, grilled mackerel fillets… not to mention their ultra-renowned Galway oysters!
Note that the restaurant also has a “fish and chips bar”: everything is cooked to order, and you can choose from a wide range of fish. The potatoes are also homemade. Takeaway sales are also available. Convenient if you want to eat on the go, without sitting at a table in the restaurant.
Expect to pay between €7 and €23 for a dish. Fish and chips are around €7/8. Everything is fresh, delicious and expertly cooked. The dishes are generous and a pleasure to eat.
As for the welcome and service, there’s nothing to say: the smile is there, the friendliness too, and there’s a real desire to please and promote Galway’s local produce.