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  • 5/5 Troy M. 2 years ago on Google
    So lucky to have visited this restaurant for lunch. The food was incredible and the service was exceptional. Went back to dinner the following day with very high expectations and was completely blown away again. We might just move to Galway so we can eat here over and over again. Dominic was our waiter the first day and gave us a very detailed list of tips for our visit that proved to be fantastic. Such a great experience!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic experience here! Firstly we rocked up thinking we had a booking, only to discover we got the night wrong. My fault completely - prepared to walk out and hope I can get in another time I am in Galway. The owner looked at option and found us a space - albeit for an hour - 'could we eat quick...?' - yes we responded. Not long after he told us not to rush - other table movements meant we could stay and enjoy. Absolute great hosts, and the food was amazing! The 4 of us all had different dishes and all were amazing - and the desserts equally so. We'll be back!
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  • 5/5 Fang T. 3 years ago on Google
    Kai has become one of our favourites. We went in for lunch, waited quite a bit because no reservations can be made for their lunch. It was well worth it! The food came with generous portions and they have so many layers of flavours. I cannot recommend enough! They also made the best minced pies I’ve ever had in my life.
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  • 5/5 Nicolas A. 1 year ago on Google • 293 reviews
    Wir sind an einem Mittwochabend nahezu mit die ersten Gäste um 18:15 Uhr zum Abendessen gewesen. Das Restaurant hat sich ruckzuck gefüllt, was offenkundig an der Beliebtheit des Restaurants liegt 🙂 Wir sind an dem gesamten Abend super freundlich bedient worden. Das selbstgemachte Brot hat eine tolle Konsistenz und Noten von Umami. Keine Ahnung welche besonderen Zutaten dort drin waren 😀. Wir hatten ausgezeichnete und besondere Gerichte aus der umfangreichen und ausreichenden Karte ausgewählt, alles regional und von exzellenter Qualität. Es war für uns ein Erlebnis 😍. Ganz herzlichen Dank an die Küchencrew....!!! Wenn es nicht so weit von Deutschland wäre würden wir öfter kommen 😘. Danke, dass wir unseren Hund mitbringen durften 🐕💕
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  • 5/5 Kyle R. 1 year ago on Google • 753 reviews
    What a fantastic restaurant. There was so much thought put into the menu. I had a Turkish riff on eggplant Parmesan that was unlike anything I've ever had before and you know the cinnamon bun gelato was incredible. The interior was decorated in an adorable fall theme that added so much to the dining experience. They were even very accommodating for our toddler.

  • 5/5 Cam O. 10 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Kai was truly a memorable experience. The food was remarkable. Each dish was made with seasonal ingredients and culinary imagination. The chefs truly exhibited mastery in the menu they crafted and each dish was their brilliance on display. Among the starters, the fresh figs and coppa were my favorite. As for mains, the Connemara lamb was spectacular, but the strip steak was a close second. And the final desserts were all perfect, but the bread pudding, as well as the honey and oat cakes were especially great. A great experience. I highly recommend putting in a reservation and experiencing this delightful meal for yourself!
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  • 5/5 Steph W. 2 months ago on Google • 613 reviews New
    This was our top meal during our 9-day stay across Ireland. It has a multitude of awards and we now know why! The daily menu is written on the wall. We landed on the beef satay and the falafel dish. Both dishes were bursting with flavor, so much texture and tastes that are so different but blend well together. The portions were generous and we left super happy and wished we had another chance for try the other dishes!

  • 5/5 Kim O. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a gorgeous spot with lovely vibes. Have always had amazing food and coffee here. I would highly recommend.
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  • 5/5 Rohini S. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was great! The ambience was great too. Also, they insist we put the face masks on when not eating, just as a precaution. ( I don't see a problem there) Overall, a must visit 😊
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  • 5/5 Adam B. 4 years ago on Google
    The best meal we have had on our holiday! Very friendly staff and great coffee. I would love to go back to this Maori inspired neighbourhood gem.
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  • 4/5 Ehud R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good food, huge portions. Service is good and quick. Prices are reasonable. One star deduction since the queue system is messy: it's cold outside... Unclear order or people (who's next?) meant 30+ min wait.
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  • 3/5 Didem D. 2 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere is really good.Food was good but high price. The wait staff aren't as welcoming as I'd have hoped.The woman who served us wasn't polite.You definitely need to say one main course per person.This is different rule. The bread and butter on the table were nice.
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  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google • 225 reviews
    Everything about this special restaurant is right, from the moment you walk in. Atmosphere, ambience, menu and wine choices, food, service - all perfect! Staff and customers are all happy. The best sign. Thoroughly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Super Tax G. 3 months ago on Google • 507 reviews New
    We went here as part of a small group tour. The staff did an amazing job handling our diverse and sometimes chaotic party of foodies and chefs. Every dish was exceptional and well sized, thought out and aligned with their concept. Beautiful presentation without sacrificing quality or quantity. Very original and delicious.

  • 5/5 Edel L. 1 year ago on Google • 106 reviews
    We have been dying to try Kai and it did not disappoint. We both had the Brady strip steak + Boozy Onions and it was honestly mouth watering. We also had the scallops for starters and the Serrano ham and melon and the flavours were just something else. The restaurant itself is very cozy and the atmosphere was lovely. I would definitely recommend Kai.
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  • 5/5 Alexander 1 year ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Great food, exceptional atmosphere. Kai had a lot of your typical favourites but done up in a more natural, organic and artistic approach. The plates are full of colourful vegetables and different textured elements. Keep in mind that the menu constantly changes. The fish croquettes are very good and the salad elements are tasty. The star of the show for us was the beef taco, where the beef was so expressly seasoned and spiced, that the taste was sublime. Would highly recommend for the food but also the layout and relaxing atmosphere of the interior. Great choice in Galway.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea T. 10 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Kai is definitely a restaurant that should be in your priority list while visiting Galway. All the dishes are seasonal, using superb quality products. Both the food and presentation of the dishes are memorable. Excellent service and wine list and the ambience is cozy, amiable and unpretentious. It’s not a cheap restaurant yet it’s definitely worth the bill.
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  • 5/5 Emily 8 months ago on Google • 327 reviews
    I had a wonderful brunch with my best friend at this restaurant. The service was outstanding, and the coffee and food were delicious! We enjoyed the beautiful day sitting at one of their outdoor tables.

  • 4/5 Nikki M. 8 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    We had an amazing dinner here to celebrate the last night of our trip to Ireland. The food had extremely great flavours and beautiful details on presentation. We would highly recommend the oysters and steak! Most staff we met were amazing and very professional. Unfortunately, while making our order, our server (female with red hair) looked at us with disapproval and told us, "thats a small spend, girls." We panicked and ended up ordering more plates that we weren't interested in. We were planning on ordering our first dishes, and then re-ordering our favourites plus more bottles of wine. We ended up not ordering more food and drinks due to the bad impression from the server's remark. There is no indication of a minimum spend. If so, we would have done that willingly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark O. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. One of the top spots in Galway. The coffee is great and the selection of cakes is to die for. Staff are lovely and look after your oh so well. Can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurenu23 5 years ago on Google
    My mom and I enjoyed a very unique and delicious dinner here. Local food with something for everyone. Great for people with a little sense of adventure. We loved it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabi T. 5 years ago on Google
    Stumbled across the restaurant during a stroll through Galway. Google said it was closed but they had JUST switched to spring/summer hours where they are open 7 days a week. We got a table right away at 630 and the place wasn’t busy at all until we left around 830. Food was exceptional!
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  • 5/5 Heinz N. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food - one of our favourites in Galway. My parents in law love it, too. Each time they come over from London we have to go there. Hopefully Covid-19 restrictions are soon over.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah M. 4 years ago on Google
    Exceptional food and service. Will definitely come back. Best food in Galway
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul R. 4 years ago on Google
    Worth the wait to get in! Fab food, the simple things are done well and the complex things are done well. Friendly staff, great menu options and cakes to take away!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Xihui C. 3 years ago on Google
    Beef and black peas tostadas was nice, but this good looking pistachio cake hurt me very badly. It had severe raw almond taste which I hated😭We came here early in the morning but were told by a friendly staff that brunch is only served on Sunday 12-3pm, so we went somewhere for breakfast and came back for cake. We had high hopes because the cakes looked so nice. We were not hungry but still ordered a main to share, a scone and tea and a slice of pistachio cake. I regret ordering the pistachio cake, next time I’ll ask for recommendation and tell the staff I’m allergic to almonds, the taste of almond really haunted me and still lingering now
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  • 5/5 Carol R. 2 years ago on Google
    Best meal in Ireland. They have two seatings for dinner, 6:15 and 8:15. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. Great service too!
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  • 5/5 Andrew D. 2 years ago on Google
    I unique restaurant where everything comes together to paint a perfect experience. First off, the vibe inside the restaurant is cozy and quaint. Really like how close the tables are to one another without sitting on top of the next person. They have a wide selection of foods to choose from - I highly recommend the scallop ceviche which was enjoyable. The skirt steak was also delicious but not as good as the monkfish. Either option is a good one though. The olive oil and chocolate moose was also delicious and a great way to end off the evening. A great experience with a great staff. Would highly recommend coming by if you’re able to get a reservation!
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  • 5/5 Steve L. 1 year ago on Google • 180 reviews
    Just an amazing dinner. Very welcoming and not stuffy. An ever-changing, focused menu allows each dish to shine. To have a three-course meal with a drink and glass of wine at a Michelin-awarded spot for around €80 is bonkers in the best way possible.

  • 4/5 Subhalakshmi D. 3 months ago on Google • 147 reviews New
    We had a lovely meal at Kai. The portions were huge and the food was delicious. The place is also very cosy, perfect for date night. Would totally recommend.

  • 5/5 Gina J. 10 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    If you’re going to treat yourself out to a dinner in Galway- this is the place to go. I saw Kai recommended on Tik Tok and then our hotel listed it as their #1 recommendation. Since it was Good Friday and I’m American, I wanted to make sure we had dinner reservations somewhere. (Don’t worry- everything in Galway was open). They were prompt to respond to our reservation request and followed up the day of to confirm. The menu changes every day. The bread was incredible (and luckily they put two baskets of it on our table). The presentation of their dishes was incredible and the flavor was divine. The best part of the meal was definitely the dessert, they somehow mastered making an ice cream sandwich with a cookie that wouldn’t get soggy or crumble. While it’s pricier than a pub, it was not outrageously expensive. Cannot recommend enough!

  • 5/5 C D. 6 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Zero complaints about Kai. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST GO!!! I have been going here for years and it is still the best place for lunch that I’ve ever been to. It’s absolutely delicious and the meals are creative and unique. Reasonable pricing too. Service and atmosphere are just impeccable and they’re truly so nice and incredibly accommodating for genuinely any diet in the kitchen! Their cakes are also actually good (which is always hard to come by!), never too sweet but full of flavour and fabulous texture. The wine is also very lovely, any of their drinks.

  • 3/5 mimi 1 month ago on Google • 88 reviews New
    Came here for lunch and they had a menu on board with fusion food of Indian and Japanese flavours and Irish ingredients. Always packed so there is a wait for a table. It’s good overall but would like to see more Irish flavours and chunkier portions with meat and fish. Didn’t try the cakes but they looked good.

  • 5/5 Damien m. 1 year ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Went here for lunch so can only comment on that. Fish fingers are some of rhe best I have ever had. Really enjoyed them. My wife had the pork and it was a little sweet for her (I enjoyed it though). The dessert were the apple and blackberry crumble (lovely, really tasty) and the salted caramel cake (super sweet but still delicious). Would recommend highly. Need to go back for dinner

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 1 year ago on Google • 78 reviews
    My husband and I were visiting Galway last weekend and I had looked up a few places for lunch! We decided on Kai due to the good reviews. When we got there at about 1:30pm there was a large queue. However after being told 20 min wait we were seated in about 10. Inside is beautiful, really cozy with eccentric vibes. I got the fish fingers and my husband got the stew both were absolutely delicious! We shared the pistachio and vanilla cake with two Americanos and it was probably the best cake and coffee I’ve ever had in Ireland. The staff were really friendly also and the service was prompt. Can’t wait to go back for dinner some time

  • 5/5 Shawn H. 6 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Went for a small wedding reception of about 17 people. Seated in their private room upstairs. Service was excellent. Food was amazing. Space was lovely.

  • 5/5 Elias K. 3 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    1 night in Galway and very glad to have dinner here, amazing. Makes me wish my stomach never got full and my wallet never got empty!

  • 5/5 Marzena W. 6 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Sehr gutes Essen zu einem normalen Preis. Empfehlenswert!

  • 5/5 Jacqui C. 7 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Ate dinner here with partner and family. A truly unique and delicious menu - everything was bursting with flavour. Scallops and Lamb in particular were YUM!!

  • 5/5 Cliodhna O. 9 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    We were supposed to go for dinner but had to cancel so was delighted to go for lunch on the Saturday. This restaurant came highly recommended and really lived up to its recommendation. No pics of them but the cakes were amazing too.

  • 5/5 Aina M. 5 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Superb food and staff.

  • 5/5 Fatmah F. 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Best meal I had in Galway Great atmosphere and lovely staff We had fish fingers and chicken salad and we loved them both I enjoyed every bite We tried the red velvet cake and was so lovely

  • 5/5 saoirse nic l. 3 months ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Kai is not just Kai, kai nui would be a better description. I am a pescatarian and get so weary of envying having menu options. This was not the case at Kai. It was actually rather difficult to decide which option to choose. The chard curry was perfect, a comfort dish, perfectly seasoned, just what we needed for the rainy day. The crab dish was exquisite, delicately balanced, the crab was the star of the show (local crab too❤️) but the romesco, cucumber and pear all elivated the flavor. We could not decide on dessert as all the cakes looked amazing. So far, the pistachio cake and the chocolate cake are amazing, so moist. We still have coffee and bailey's and a pumpkin cake to try. The team were so friendly and welcoming. We had the best flat whites to date (usually they just don't get it right in the northern hemisphere). Thank you Team Kai, we will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 Brylee C. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Very subtle flavor but nice atmosphere, I like the environment here, there is always an unexpected flavor in the food, it can be a surprise

  • 5/5 Sebastian S. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Top lunch

  • 5/5 Uta B. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    We heard about Kai from reviews and word of mouth. We turned up too early for the lunch menu and started with coffee, chocolate cake and the best blackberry scone we ever had. The staff were super friendly and we stayed for lunch. We went for the two veggie options which looked as deliciousness as they tasted, the portions were huge plus having had our dessert in reverse it was a bit of struggle but worth it! Can’t recommend it enough, amazing food with a really beautiful cozy space with a super friendly atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Cathy B. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    We had lunch at Kai and it was a wonderful experience. We got there early and had a pre-lunch slice of pistachio cake & hot chocolate. Amazing! We got to watch them hand write the lunch menu on the chalkboard, and the restaurant fill up quickly as noon approached. Their menu had really fresh and seasonal items. Beets were a feature in many of the dishes that afternoon, which was a bonus as it's my husband's favorite vegetable. We topped off our lunch with two more slices of cake. A tangerine & thyme tart for my husband, and a black forest, hazelnut, & cherry tart for myself. This was the most satisfying dessert I've had in a LONG time. I could not stop smiling as I ate it, and tried to go as slow as possible savoring the perfect combination of all the ingredients! Go to this restaurant! Go early! Have lots of cake! :)

  • 5/5 holly g. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    I requested a reservation here at the last minute and was sure I wouldn’t get in but to my surprise fit me in on a Wed. This was the first meal I had on my Ireland journey and it absolutely did not disappoint. The food was incredible and full of flavor and unique touches. And the grapefruit gin and tonic was superb. Kai is easily on my list of top three best meals ever.

  • 5/5 Laurel W. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    As you can tell from the numerous good reviews, this place is fantastic. The food is incredible (wish we had the monkfish!). We started with the oysters and continued on from there. Our waitress was absolutely lovely and the restaurant has this cozy and unique vibe- worth a visit! Book ahead if you wish to eat in the evening, reservation only for dinner.

  • 2/5 Rory C. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Pretty disappointing service, seemed like the just wanted to get you in and out as quickly as possible. Food was good but not worth the price.

  • 5/5 Em 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    So good, they even gave me an extra piece of bread for my stew leftovers.

  • 2/5 Jimmy Wang (Mad J. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    One star is for the freshness of the ingredients and the perfection of the meat grilling. However, we should expect more from this price. The creativity of the dishes is lackluster, and the seasoning is bland. For example, beef, although the onion adds a sense of shape and some flavor, the taste of the green sauce covering the meat is very vague, and it is even better to substitute it for good salt. Overall seasoning is flat. But the dessert was not bad, so the second star was given to the dessert. In addition, the three of us sat at a super big and long table at the entrance, which was so long that we couldn't hear each other, which greatly detracted from the dining experience.

  • 5/5 CC G. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    We really enjoyed our meal here. Literally every bite of each dish was a treat. For me, the right balance of simply real food done well and some novelty of combinations of flavors. Would definitely come back. I had the oysters and the beef. My wife had the crab starter and the scallops. We shared the lemon tart for dessert.

  • 5/5 Annie C. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! The menu changes daily, and everything I tried was incredible. The presentation and ambience were great too.

  • 5/5 Rozelle B. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    We adore this place. The food is always so tasty and the portions are generous. The staff are truly lovely and the cakes are to die for. Honestly can't fault the place we love it very hard.

  • 2/5 Ian M. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    You know what's exceptional about Kai? Not much. I dined here as a somewhat featured occasion on a Galway visit, having heard its good reputation, and frankly, I'm still perplexed as to where said reputation comes from. If my experience was at all typical, the place was a well-coiffed mediocrity. Perhaps I ordered poorly (though I did faithfully follow staff recommendations), but the offerings were just . . . flat. The Inis Mór Crab - allegedly a longstanding signature - was attractively presented, but really offered nothing beyond that. The only notable character was derived from an oppressive amount of dill, utterly masking what was probably nice local shellfish. Honestly, it was about on par with a pre-made supermarket crab salad (albeit at 4x the price), and buried under ribbons of raw, untreated kholrabi that served precisely nothing but the fussy plating. When I indicated my disappointment in the dish at a grudging check-in from the water, the gent was reasoned enough to take it away, but not before acting like I'd just insulted his Gran. "We've done it this way for 13 years", he intoned. Wellsir, perhaps find a better way in the 14th. The Monkfish main, was a bit better, but still pretty lacking in interest or imagination - a couple sparse bits of semi-seasoned fish, with shrug-worthy mussels and a mess of stewed tomatoes in a puddle of bland Acqua Pazzo. For nigh-on €40, you'd be hard-pressed to imagine a more "Meh" concoction; a sad value proposition in a city where nice seafood is ample. The steak dish looked better, but what decent restaurant can bollocks up a steak? At Kai, you'll also kind of be served by everyone and no one - and all in *their* good time, be warned. They didn't seem ready for the second seating at the appointed time, so it was a good 10 minutes after sitting down before anyone passed by. In 20 years in the restaurant business, I've found that when a table is everyone's it tends to become no one's quite quickly, and that was certainly the model here. You wait on them here. The staff were in congress around the bar as much as they were on the floor providing timely service, let alone creating a hospitable or curated experience. After my flaccid main, I wanted to leave and put a sad little visit in rearview. Instead, I got a nice long wait in front of my cleared table and empty glass, until, eventually (with some frustration), I flagged someone to get a bill. The fellow - maybe puffed up about working the fancy joint in town, maybe poorly trained to deal with dissatisfied guests, or maybe both - was palpably indignant that I wasn't dazzled by my night. He even asked, with a condescending chuckle, where I was from, as if to imply I was some country bumpkin that just couldn't appreciate their high-brow offerings. Grand approach, mate; kudos. I left hungry, grumpy, and feeling as if I'd just put a Zippo to $110. Unless your principal dining objective is to snap photos of laboriously presented dishes, and not to enjoy interesting flavours or warm hospitality, you can give Kai a miss. There's so much good eating on offer in Galway - from casual to more upscale - you can skip this spot and spare yourself a night of bland, overvalued plates and couldn't-be-arsed service. (Heck, Ard Bia, up the road, even does a nice Monkfish you might actually remember eating.) Unfortunate stuff.

  • 3/5 Jennifer P. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    very common tastes. We ordered starters, main courses and desserts. From the pricing you can see the chiefs overestimated their food. Always use tasteless ingredients to make the dish look good but has no senses. Atmosphere is good. I guess this is why people always feel it is a good place to eat. But really not good like what they advertised

  • 5/5 D t. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    My favourite place to eat - nothing compares! Lunch menu never repeats itself exaclty so there's always something new to try. Very accommodating for those with dietary requirements. We had the BBQ smoked trout, the the fennel and broccoli pakora and the Connemara lamb. Fresh, delicious and different :)

  • 3/5 Megan K. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We were very excited for Kai based on past reviews but ultimately it was a let down. We got an oyster starter that had so much hot sauce on it the flavor of the oyster was completely lost. For mains I ordered the strip loin steak. I can not advise strongly enough to avoid this. The steak was difficult to cut and chewy. The staff was lovely and switched to the lamb for me. The lamb itself was great, the vegetables on the plate though were way over spiced. My husband enjoyed his monkfish dish. The cocktails were the best part (besides a wonderful staff and atmosphere). They were creative and delicious.

  • 5/5 Michelle F. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Stunning food in a beautiful old building with so much character! Had an amazing lunch there, the staff were friendly, and the desserts? My oh my!

  • 5/5 Jay K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. Really enjoyed the fish.

  • 5/5 MAGDALENA L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great quality of food. Fresh and based on what's in season. Menu is written very fancy and had to ask the waitress to explain what each thing was;) definitely worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Mattia P. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this little cafe. Great scones and coffee, but at the time I was there, early in the morning breakfast wasn't serve yet. Overall pleasant experience.

  • 5/5 Charlie C. 4 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed it AGAIN tonight...my wife loves the places....there Lunchs are also great...especially the crab dish...mmmmm

  • 5/5 Claire M. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice food, great quality & excellent presentation. I ordered the hake goujans which came with lovely brown bread & side salad - really tasty and filling!

  • 3/5 Richard B. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't hit the mark for us. Long wait from ordering, one server didn't make us feel welcome and food didn't match the hype. Seems really popular though so fair play to them, hard please everyone.

  • 5/5 Edward H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service. very friendly staff, great menu. The first time I went to Kai, I went the next day again before leaving Galway

  • 5/5 Sean C. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Janine K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best dining spot in Galway, easily. Book ahead.

  • 5/5 Cathal W. 4 years ago on Google
    Kai has one of the best and most exciting lunch menus in Galway. It always changes and I've never once been let down. The only bad thing about Kai is that its so hard to choose what to order!

  • 5/5 Marcel K. 4 years ago on Google
    Prob one the best restaurants I've ever been too. Food is tasty and fresh. And staff could not be friendlier and more helpful. Love it.

  • 5/5 ZEX 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) i endorse KAI :) (Original) i endorse KAI:)

  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved this place, quirky, fun and the desserts are to die for!

  • 5/5 Dermot C. 4 years ago on Google
    Out of this world food.

  • 5/5 Jason M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic grub!

  • 5/5 Christian V. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful restaurant, the service and the decorations are excellent. The food is homemade and fresh. You will be delighted by their desserts. It is a bit away from city centre but it is worth it.

  • 5/5 Piotr B. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best spots for lunch in Galway 😍

  • 5/5 bridget l. 4 years ago on Google
    Had lunch,first time eating here a good choice on menu, the main course we had was lovely,will be back...

  • 5/5 Anthony H. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding

  • 3/5 Aidan W. 4 years ago on Google
    Views are fantastic

  • 4/5 John J O. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous little restaurant, delicious higher end food, lovely staff.

  • 5/5 Wendy G. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is beyond flavoursome. Love the staff. Leave room for cakes. Kai is just the best

  • 5/5 Gerard C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Lovely ambiance. Great night

  • 5/5 Frank S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great imaginative food.

  • 5/5 Marian S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Lovely staff.

  • 5/5 Michael W. 4 years ago on Google
    Lives up to all of the hype. Beautifully decorated and laid out so feels very intimate. Great coffee, delish hake fish fingers & a really interesting menu

  • 5/5 Chris L. 4 years ago on Google
    An experience. Great dishes. Great wine. Top spot in Galway

  • 5/5 Damien M. 4 years ago on Google
    Classic Kai! Seasonal foods! Presented elegantly!

  • 5/5 Audrey O' C. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolute perfection. The crab brunch was incredible, great service and such a cool vibe. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Hugh H. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a terrific brunch; beautiful food. Don't miss this place if you're in the area.

  • 5/5 Callum P. 4 years ago on Google
    My fiancée and I went to Kai last night after getting a late cancellation. Seated upstairs, she ordered the Monkfish and I ordered the Chops. Both were amazing dishes and the mashed potatoes were to die for. Would recommend this place to anyone! Ka Pai and thanks again from a fellow Kiwi.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 Fiachra c. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely people, amazing options for vegetarians and fantastic food! Thank you so much

  • 5/5 Urszula G. 3 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love Kai! We visited Kai about 3 years ago and this time it was even better than we remembered. The food is outstanding, delicious and locally sourced. Priced reasonably, but to be honest compering with other similar place in Galway, food and service in Kai was so much higher ended. Fantastic staff, invisible but always available. Vegan and vegetarian options on the menu were available too.

  • 5/5 Danielle H. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is second to none!!! Everyone is so friendly. The flavours are to die for. Will definitely be going back soon.

  • 5/5 tommy h. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible. Here's what we ordered. Starters Inis mor crab celeriac Parsnip skordalia, Janet's beets, walnut picada Mains Striploin, purpletta butter, Hungarian hot wax Rossaveal hake, surf clams, crazy water and aioli Dessert Ricotta & fig ice-cream, milk crumb Spiced apple sorbet, butterscotch. This is a lovely little cosy restaurant tucked away in Galway city and a Michelin Star winner to boot. The staff are helpful and very professional in the friendliest of ways as I had questions about the brandy I had at the end. The food is served in good portions, colourful with a myriad of flavours. You never want it to end. The Highbank Organic Apple Brandy is incredible. For me it's better than Calvados Chateau de Breil. Smoother with a syrupy like texture and a little sweeter. Definitely worth a visit here if you are looking for something special.

  • 5/5 Alexander de B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, great food, this place is genuinely my fav rest in Galway. Must go to place if you like flavor.

  • 5/5 Marcus O. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best in Ireland, let alone Galway

  • 5/5 Maria B. 3 years ago on Google
    My favourite place in Galway to eat lunch. Delicious food. The cakes are amazing. The staff are very helpful and service is excellent. They don't have baby changing facilities but offered an alternative space for me to change my baby and made ample buggy space

  • 5/5 Amy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful interior, casual but classy. The food was delicious and large portions. Staff were super friendly. I would recommend it to anyone

  • 5/5 Huilun H. 3 years ago on Google
    We went to Kai twice in 2 weeks for lunch. We had to wait about 30-40min each time but it was well worth the wait. The service was extremely fast and attentive. The menu changes daily. We tasted each other's meals and I'm convinced you could order anything on the menu and have a great experience. This is a exciting restaurant and my favourite in Galway so far.

  • 5/5 Aeron E. 3 years ago on Google
    absolutely fantastic. would give 6 stars. only 5 items on the menu and tried all 5. i didn't know what I was eating, but not one disappointed! service super friendly and atmosphere super cozy.

  • 1/5 Emma P. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately cannot comment on the food because I waited over 40 minutes without even a glance from the wait staff, even after trying to flag one down. When I got up to leave I was questioned by two people that work there, and they said that they assumed I was waiting for someone else to be dining with me. But when I checked in for my reservation, the same man clearly said “just one tonight?” Menu looked good enough, but wasn’t going to wait upwards of an hour to be helped.

  • 5/5 george f. 3 years ago on Google
    Another amazing meal, never disappoints . Breathtaking views. A must if you have never been.

  • 2/5 lidia s. 3 years ago on Google
    What a disappointment. I understand that time was tight before the next reservation but the red head waitress lingered around our table making us feel very unwelcome. The food was delicious and the efforts of the chef were not overlooked, however the service and attitude of the waiting staff undermined our culinary experience. If you’re looking for a delicious meal I would certainly recommend, but for a complete dining experience, I would look elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Clare C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous experience & well worth a visit. Aperitifs, starters with steak & monkfish as mains were delicious 😋

  • 2/5 Cherrelle J. 2 years ago on Google
    Really great food and large portions, but servers need better training. Our server Was walking around without a mask and open mouth coughing during a pandemic. He cleaned the table off with my dirty crumpled up napkin, and brushed the crumbs into my lap. I tried to tap my card for payment, he took it from my hand, then tossed it on the table. Will not go back for this reason

  • 4/5 Michelle Chiperi A. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and atmosphere in this restaurant are really good. By far one of the best steaks I've ever had. The scallops were absolutely delicious and everything was paired extremely well. Although the atmosphere is great, the wait staff aren't as welcoming as I'd have hoped. It is definitely something that would put me off coming back, as I felt slightly uncomfortable with their attitude. They weren't too bad, just a tad bit unpleasant. Otherwise I will definitely return for the wonderful food and drinks.

  • 5/5 Jesslyn F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good food!!! Large portions, so maybe share 🤣 but everything was really good!! Always busy! Get there early.

  • 5/5 Peter F. 2 years ago on Google
    We will certainly be recommending Kai to anyone visiting Galway. We loved the food, service, vibe and value for money. Cakes were very nice too! Worth the wait at lunchtime.

  • 5/5 Phoebe O. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best meals I’ve had this year - incredible use of local produce and a really varied menu. Loved that we could get a really creative array of veggie and fish dishes. Great stories from the staff who were super lovely. Honestly a must visit if you’re in Galway.

  • 4/5 Alice P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good atmosphere and tasty food but quality of meat could have been better. Could have just been unlucky I guess. Great drinks and good choice on the menu.

  • 5/5 Tomas G. 1 year ago on Google
    Somehow it happened that we did not go to Kai for last 4 or 5 years. During that time, quite many restaurants opened and even closed in Galway. However, we were very positively surprised about keeping high quality standards since our last visit. I had the monkfish as main and later the sorbet. The main dish was very well balanced in the sense of coming vegs and the sauce together. The sorbet was on the same high level. I truly enjoyed what I had. The service was very pleasant as well. Last but not least bit, the portions are not small as for such a place.

  • 5/5 Маша �. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Incredible restaurant🥰


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