Location: Oughterard
Top Restaurants in Oughterard
Oughterard Food Guide: 8 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Oughterard
Oughterard (Irish: Uachtar Ard) is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2006 was 1,305. Located some 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road. Oughterard is the chief angling centre on Lough Corrib, and is also known as the 'Gateway to Connemara' as it is on the border of Connemara.
Things to do in Oughterard
1. George V Dining Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
The graceful setting, with rich, panelled walls and twinkling Waterford Crystal chandeliers bestows a grand sense of occasion. Our resident pianist plays softly in the background while you relax and enjoy exceptional dishes from the kitchen of acclaimed Chef Philippe Farineau, recently awarded two rosettes by the AA Hospitality Awards, combined with much loved recipes of Beatrice Tollman and complemented by a fine selection of wines from Chief Sommelier, Robert Bowe.
Reviewed By mamacass_7 - Hartford, Connecticut
Very fine dining and lovely service. If you stay near or at Ashford Castle, definitely go. It's worth the visit.
2. The Hungry Monk Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By tkblazer - Kildare, Ireland
We visited here on Saturday November 4th and were delighted to get a table just inside the door. Usually when I go to a cafe, I can usually pick one item that I'd like. I went up to the counter and each and every cake looked delicious. I just couldn't decide so I opted for two Deserts and talked my wife into having the other one I'd like!
We started with the "Snowball" - it was yummy and I thought I'd ate the best first. That was until I tried the chocolate cake, it was another level. Finally, a rosewater flavoured meringue with berry compote, home made lemon curd - it was incredible! The Meringue was soft in the centre, I licked the plate clean.
Great coffee, great staff, when I was asked if I wanted another desert I had to think long and hard before declining - I'm still sorry I didn't try the apple pie though. Congratulations to the best little cafe in Ireland!
3. Breathnach's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Breathnach's Bar is family run restaurant placed in the heart of Oughterard, co. Galway. The food and beverages are served all day, starting with Breathnach's famous Full Irish Breakfast, through lunch with daily specials, till dinner which features Traditional Irish Stew, Steaks and good selection of fish meals. There are vegetarian and gluten free options available as well. All our products are sourced locally where possible. Bar contains good selection of non- and alcoholic drinks including local beer on draught. Our pub is the venue for live music hosting traditional session every Saturday night.
Reviewed By Joanna K
My husband and I spent our holidays in Oughterard. We are professional hikers, so great warm soup in Breathnachs Bar was our favourite meal of the day. Very kind and friendly staff let us feel like at home. Even when the bar was full of hungry people, they never were to busy to ask about our trips or give us some tips. We will be back, definitely.
4. Faherty's Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By kevinwing - Northamptonshire
Live music on Friday & Saturday. Good sports coverage with big screens dotted around. Popular with locals - so must be good
5. Connemara Greenway Cafe & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 350 reviews
We are a small family run Restaurant, Café and Deli situated on the main street in Oughterard serving homemade meals, cakes and breads using Fresh, Seasonal, Locally Sourced Produce! Wines and local beers too! Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Full Evening menu. Reservations Taken.
Reviewed By GerryOz - Australia
It's the local restaurant you wish was around the corner from you. Excellent food and a surprisingly good wine list. The emphasis is on local produce prepared well. Irish and European classics but also lighter modern dishes and excellent main-course salads.
It's tiny (seats about 25) with a casual cafe ambience.
Worth the wait as the food is better than most offerings in Oughterard (not that the others are bad at all, I haven't had a bad meal at any of them over many years)
Breathnachs is worth a visit for excellent chowder, lasagne, fish/chips and there is an excellent burger at
6. Camp Street Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Jan Pieter S
Dessi redid the upstairs and hosts a play every Wednesday during July, August and September. 7 pm. The Irish Literary genius doesn't need a Broadway production, it actually comes into it's own in a café. Pizza is just as good as when I wrote a...MoreJan thanks for your positive vibe
7. Powers Thatched Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By Kitty S
The burger was one of the best I ever had. YUM! Will hopefully be back again for it soon. Friendly atmosphere and a cosy little pub.
8. Hallorans Cafe And Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Kammy C - Mansfield, Australia
Wow, were not expecting the exceptional cuisine and silver service we discovered in here.
We stopped here because we know people called Halloran, and it looked like it needed some patronage, being blended into the street-front and deceptively small and unassuming.
But WOW, it opened into an extremely well appointed fine-dining venue, and the expected pub food was haute cuisine of exceptional standard - and not even expensive!. So we came back several times during our stay, despite the good competition elsewhere.
