Reviews of Cooke's Restaurant & Wine Bar. (Restaurant) in Galway (Galway).

Name: Cooke's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Address: 28 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway, H91 HF51, Ireland, Galway, Galway
Telephone: +35391568203
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.4

Cooke's Restaurant & Wine Bar

337 Reviews

199 Comments

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28 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway, H91 HF51, Ireland

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R. N.

Beautiful little restaurant with fabulous tasty food and great staff, highly recommend for a lovely meal out

K. N.

Gorgeous place and meals, everything was very delicious, the mussels were so excellent that they were eaten too fast before I could take a picture. Unfortunately the waiter forgot the ordered beer. But it was not bad, on the whole it was a great dinner! We will be back

M. H.

Beautiful food. Had a really lovely evening. Staff very nice and helpful. Would definitely go back there again and would highly recommend it to a friend.

Fantastic lamb shank, cooked to perfection with generous portions. Lovely atmosphere. Apple crumble slightly underwhelming but overall recommend if in Galway.

A. G.

Delicious food, nice staff. Need to try the hot chocolate!

K. S.

Pictures don't show even a fraction how tasty the food was thete. Service was superb! Once you are in Galway and want something tasty in the place with very welcoming atmosphere - it is a must!

J. C.

Lovely and friendly staff. Delicious food. Manager kind of rude on the occasions she spoke to us and handed us the drinks in a rude way too. Would go back for other staff and food but definitely don't know how manager is happy with her own service I'm sure she would expect more from the staff she hires if they acted like that. I do reccomded here though to eat 😌 Thai curry was UNREAL

E. D.

Delicious food, and delightful servers. I’ve lingered there more than once and never felt rushed or resented, and every visit has been great. I’ve only eaten outside, but indoor pics look very nice.

Visited Galway with family and wasn't sure where to eat, there were 9 of us trying to get inside so not an easy task during Covid. Cooke's managed to seat us at 2 different tables. Service was very good but food was mediocre. Wouldn't go back

W. B.

Second time here and have to say it was just perfect again. Beautiful location never to crowded as just off the main shopping drag. The setting is Fabulous, the food divine, and the staff are so helpful. Will be back.

The food here is unbelievably delicious! Staff so friendly and helpful. I asked them to make something special for my Girlfriend’s birthday and they delivered! Everything was so perfect. Thank you so much guys!

K. H.

Delicious food, friendly service, excellent quality. As good as I remember 20 years ago!

T. F.

Food was very good and tasty starter and dessert could have been hotter but over all it was lovely plus the staff were warm and friendly I would recommend Cookes 9 out of 10

J. E.

Good time there, nothing super fancy, but some nice feel-good cuisine. The lamb stew was flavored and spicy :)

G. O. G.

Staff were polite, outdoor seating was a little cramped, food came out quick - had the carbonara which was hot but not much flavour but plenty portion and lovely presentation, bathroom was nice and clean

J. R.

Great food-- I had the lamb shank, my wife had a pan-friend fish fillet. Service was so-so, but overall hit the spot really.

j. l.

Covid precautions excellent, fab room for family meal of 10 persons, wonderful Hostess and staff. And all meals wonderful. Bualadh Bos

n. H.

Lunch time. Went to. Cookes restaurant a week ago. For Lunch. I must say that it is a great place for dinner. It's really good food. And the staff a really nice and helpful and friendly. And yes I will be going back again soon. It's just a great place for dinner or lunch.

J. N.

Wonderful atmosphere nice staff and a delicious hearty Irish stew, Shepard’s pie, and seafood chowder!

M. Y.

Nice place. Very interesting interior. We have a quick lunch on the roof. Lucky to get sun :)

I. H.

It is a real nice place, the fish and chips and the lamb stew was really good. Only the lamb stew contained small amount of meat...

S. H.

Very nice staff. Food is delicious and compared to other restaurants not too expensive.

I. R.

Amazing food and great staff, will definitely come again when in Galway.

S. B.

I went here for a light dinner and had the cheeseboard with cosmopolitan. The atmosphere is quieter with ample seating throughout two stories.

f. l.

I was smothered with kindness and attention from the waitress Aoife. She was courteous and competent

G. M.

Great location,great food,very efficient staff and friendly,well worth a visit,would return again.

M. H.

Great atmosphere in this restaurant. Decor relaxing and interesting, the exterior looks great as well. Food excellent, steak and sticky toffee pudding delicious. Great wine. Staff efficient, friendly, and with a sense of humour. Also really central to enjoy the city before or after your meal. Competitive pricing. Well done to the staff and owners.

M. C.

Lovely restaurant. Willow the waitress was so pleasant and helpful.

P. D.

Very good cozy restaurant, very good meals and experiences. Special thanks to our waiter Neil who was really nice polite and helpful. We would have appreciate just a little bit more bread for the saucy meals (sorry I'm french :))

C. C.

Lovely food. Very friendly and accommodating to a family of five. Thank you

H. E.

Good atmosphere, OK service (our waitress was so brief with us we were afraid to ask a question- LOL), and good food overall. Lamb shank is a great dish to order. Don’t order the tofu dish. That was the saltiest food I’ve eaten in ages (and I LOVE salt!). Holy crow. Also it took 45 minutes for our food to show up.

A. M.

Had dinner here last Saturday night, the food was amazing the staff were lovely and the value was exceptional. I can not recommend Cooke's highly enough and will be back myself soon.

A. d. S.

Our group loved this restaurant. Amazing soup of the day with carrots. It wasn't expensive!

A. S.

Had a superb meal here last night,it was delicious from start to finish . There was 15 of us in the group & everyone was more than pleased with their food. Thank God Larry the chef is back in Galway. We now have a nice cosy restaurant just of shop st away from the tourist areas. The staff were very efficient with the service & very friendly to. We will definitely be back to this restaurant.

K. P.

Fantastic place. Great food for areasonable price. Thanks for the nice service. The staff are always smiling and helpful. Living in Galway I have never heard of this place. I think Cooke's deserve advertising. Thank you for storing my shoping, which I left and will pick up in November.

J. C.

It was my first visit to Cooks in Galway last night. My friends were all their before. First impressions were very positive as the restaurant was very busy. We had a table booked for 4 and we were seated almost straight away. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. I had the duck spring rolls for starters, they were lovely. I then had the slow cooked lamb, the best plate of food I have ever had. I have never tasted lamb that good! Top marks to all at Cooks. I will definitely be back.

O. C.

Went for a bite to eat here just after the COVID restrictions were relaxed. Had the place to ourselves and the food was amazing. Incredible bruschetta, lamb shank and creme brulee. My wife had baked salmon with lemon hollandaise which was amazing too.

t. o. d.

Fantastic meal & service. Highly recommend it

M. B.

The Staff are so warm, friendly and welcoming, the food was excellent, we had one of the best steaks you can get and all at reasonable prices. The interior is old, interesting and atmospheric. Thank you Cooke's for a lovely evening.

J. W.

I'd like to think if uv made ur reservation a week in advance, u wud be given a nice table rather than one that feels like a thoroughfare. We were given another table on our request, and were served drinks there but had to relinquish it then as, it had been reserved for ppl with a pram. We accepted a table upstairs which turned out to be right inside a door with one of our party of 3 immediately facing the open door and view of all who came up and down the stairs. Had to ask for a replacement chair as one of our three was very wobbly. Didn't like to ask for yet another table and we were not offered a further change of table as they became available. Our first choice of fishcakes were all gone. Shared a starter but was not given a second plate. Starter ok but not great. Lamb stew and lamb shank mains were lovely. Fish 'n chips were nice but peas in short supply. Gold medal goes to Rachel who was friendly and patient and assured us there was no rush about ordering dessert etc. We really enjoyed our nite out but that was really down to good company. Lovely venue, but don't pack in ur customers and treat them well.

m. m.

Came here new years eve, staff were super busy but had one of the best experiences in galway here arrived without reservations but they accommodated us. Had an honestly brilliant meal great staff and will be recommending Cooke's Restaurant to friends without hesitation. A+

m. r.

Briliant food litle bit long wait

N. H.

Staff very friendly, the food was amazing. We would definitely go back. Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough.

d. h.

A lovely restaurant. Friendly staff. Food was first rate. I can highly recommend this establishment. Great value for money. I will be back there the next time I am in Galway.

N. S.

Their food was yummy. Their location was convenient for my travel and their staff was very friendly! I can confidently day that i would definitely recommend this restaurant to other people. Only possible con is it was a little noisy in there.

M. A.

The upper terrace would probably benefit from a little tidy up otherwise a nice place

D. G.

Doing great coffee n treats over Christmas

R. B.

Absolutely love this place. The food is always top class and the service ever so friendly and fast.

G. R.

Loved it ... Great choices and all perfectly cooked

S. M.

Outstandingly good!Great fresh food, top class service,beautiful building,safe social distancing.Love this place!Highly recommend it.

S. B.

Amazing food and wonderful atmosphere. If you like fish and sea food this is the place to go. Could not recommend this place more. The staff are lovely and very helpful.

S. O.

Not an obvious choice for a teenagers birthday party but it was definitely a good choice. Good quality food at reasonable prices and very friendly and efficient staff. We'll be back

A. W.

Absolutely fabulous food enjoyed a meal here with three others everything was perfect

G. B.

Excellent food and good drinks. The fish and chips were good (less breading) the steak really tasty. Service was very nice and helpful. Good place to eat. The price is ok.

P. B.

Came apon Cooke’s while out and about in Galway. Very tasty food reasonably priced. Not getting the 5th star due to to the attitude of the dark haired waitress( hair up in a bun) Making facial gestures and eye shrugging when customers ( the 2 foregin females sitting inside the window) who were left sitting for an age before their orders were taken, the same 2 customers that wanted assistance with what was on the menu. The same 2 customers who’ could have been dealt with before their adjoining empty table was cleared. Saying no availability to the 4 customers that looked for a table, yet the blond haired staff lady ( who wasn’t dressed in black) suggested sit at the bar and I’ll have a table in a few minutes. Two or three of the staff seemed flustered when it came to sorting bills or getting something for a customer. I accept staff can have a bad day, give it a try as the food is good.

J. S.

Have just eaten here. Food very good. Need to make real French Fries. Prices very reasonable. The interior is beginning to date and needs an overhaul. Staff lovely. The wait for the food a bit long....

J. K.

Must be the only restaurant in all of Ireland that was out of Guineas. Wrong soup of the day was offered. Fish cakes were mediocre. Pasta and steak were excellent, although wrong potatoes were initially delivered. Staff was friendly, courteous and quick to respond.

C. M.

wonderful place to eat in Galway been going there for years went this evening and the experience is still as good well done cookes

B. R.

Just had a hot bowl of West Coast Seafood Chowder on a cold, damp, breezy day. Chowder was rich and flavorful with a healthy portion a mixed seafood inside. A thick slice of Irish bread on thr side. Excellent.

A. D.

After wandering aimlesly around Galway we came across Cookes. And what a find it was. Exellent food and a good pint of Beer. Very pleasant staff. Thanks

B. L.

The atmosphere and staff were absolutely brilliant. They accommodated us as a group of 8 last minute. The food was wonderful

C. W.

Met up in Galway with 20+family members. My niece wanted to arrange a dinner and stopped in a few restaurants. Cookes offered to reserve their upstairs room and even worked with her to put together a fixed price menu that included a good selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts to keep everyone happy. It made the evening so simple and uncomplicated. We ended up with 24 people and everyone was THRILLED with the food and the staff was fabulous. Can't say enough about the place. Would definitely revisit if I get back to Galway.

K. P.

I had a fish and chips and it was good.

A. F.

What a lovely hidden gem!! Delicious food, great service, lovely ambience and competitive prices. So glad we found you.

L. B.

Although initially we thought this was a tourist trap, the six of us had some of the best steak we've ever had! With such charming staff too.

It has great food the atmosphere was lovely only thing is they should have more desert options but all round excellent

J. C. S.

Once again gorgeous food & outstanding service from our waiter Niall & all the team!! Don't hesitate to come here :)

R. M.

Very good address with a lot of choice. Plates are generous with good quality products. Personnel is very kind and you will have a great and peaceful meal :)

N. N.

Stopped in for lunch. Had goat cheese salad, chowder and kid had the roast chicken. We loved it. Service was good. Food came fast.

P. G.

Had a lovely meal here, food was delicious and great service

S. R.

Best food in ireland so far. Decent prices, great service. Great atmosphere. 5/5 easy.

g. d.

We only went in while the early bird session was in place. The food was tasty but could of been warmer. Maybe we hit it at a bad time

S. C.

Really good food, excellent service, nice atmosphere, great place to eat in the heart of Galway city centre

A. S.

Amazing place. Good selection, wonderful food and really cozy place itself.

A. S.

Very good experience, top service and excellent food. Lamb shank recommended, top chef!

P. S.

Amazing place. Service, food, location and everything were just wow. Made my birthday the best.

We had the most amazing and tender, totally tasty beef cheeks and tempranillo red wine. Well done, it was great

S. M.

Excellent service and food! They were happy to take the dog and treated him like a king^_^. Will definitely be back!

m. m.

Nice atmosphere, quick and friendly service, restorant is clean and menu offers multiple choises. Ordered food where really delichious.

M. M.

Great service... excellent food and wine. Great location and really interesting building

G. B.

Hearty food. Lovely place. Good service. Right price.

L. M.

Excellent food and excellent service. Couldn't fault it.

c. d.

Great venue for large parties. Staff are friendly and menu is amazing. Very tasty food.

P. K.

Friendly staff, delicious food. Awesome place. And good prices.

T. B. T. a. A.

It's ok had lunch here recently small portion good service nice lay out but nothing special

g. m.

absolutely amazing food and staff are very friendly can't wait to go back

c. f.

Wounderful evening great food and service,including hot water bottle😁

L. M.

Rapid fast delivery, delicious food and friendly staff🙂.

T. C.

Great grub and service. Not cheap but worth it.

L. S.

Quiet, cozy place. The food was tasty and the prices are reasonable, the staff was very nice! Recommended place.

B. K.

Great food lovely restaurant friendly staff

L. D.

Delicious food. Will return

n. p.

Fabulous food, great service, looking forward to going back

e. F.

This place has lovely character and the food is superb.

D. C.

Fantastic restaurant, very cozy with the friendliest staff. Steak highly recommended.

C. W.

Lovely place, unpretentious food and good service

P. K.

Fantastic food and service

Friendly staff and gorgeous food with great portion sizing so you aren't left hungry.

t. t.

Great Restaurant in the heart of Galway City, Lovely staff and very tasty food. I recommend this restaurant to everyone.

O. B.

Great French style food. Best steak in town and nice service.

M. F.

First time in. Loved the Irish stew with a twist. Nice guy serving too.

E. C.

Lovely homely atmosphere, great food and friendly service

L. B.

Small portion on the fish n chips. Service was great, food delish

F. S.

Great food!

E. G.

One of my fave little places to go in Galway. Waitresses are amazing so kind!

V. R.

Excellent food,good stuff,nice place

E. O. L.

Really Good lamb stew 👍 very good food overall.

L. H.

Great food and staff, the Chef Larry is the best, you should go and try the place

J. F.

Quaint decor just off main tourist pedestrian area. Excellent food and friendly staff.

C. H. (.

Lovely meal, great atmosphere, excellent.

J. T.

Fab food friendly staff beautiful venue gorgeous chowder

S. R.

Nice restaurant, quiet and cozy. A peaceful break from the hectic activity outside in the Latin Quarter.

S. K.

very accommodating great and funny waiter

a. m. o. s.

Staff are always brilliant at Cookes. Food as great as ever.

V. F.

Excellent cuisine made with super fresh produce. Highly recommended !

C. M.

Beautiful restraunt lovely food an great service

J. L.

Fab food 22 of us on hen, food arrived all at once. Staff fantastic great place.

S. S.

Lovely atmosphere beautiful food and very reasonably priced

M. K.

Lovely food lovely staff well worth a visit

L. D.

Get the beef cheek. So tender. The red wine gravy is to die for.

N. J.

A really cute restaurant, we had a good dinner.

C. F.

Great food nice atmosphere

P. G.

Friendly, casual and tasty. Nice staff.

J. P.

Good food with a culinary twist. Try the scotch eggs and the charcuterie tray!

I. M.

Lovely atmosphere, but food overpriced

B. M.

So delicious!

C. T.

Good restaurant to take a bite. Beautiful interior design.

Very good food and very reasonable

Good food, good service no faults

N. M.

Great food & service!

T. G.

Top class food . Friendly staff

M. K.

amazing food and lovely staff also

A place from 13th century. History& great food

J. K.

Excellent food and service .

P. F.

Great service and good food.

F. G.

All you want

E. O.

The lamb stew for lunch was exceptional!

c. k.

V good loved it food was v good

S. R.

Nice atmosphere and good value

B. F.

It was very good as usual

M. R.

Great meal

M. B. (.

Good food and well presented

F. H.

A great place to eat.

S. R.

I love this place from Sarah Russo.

R. w. o. j.

Cool 😎 place to go for dinner

M. S.

Our new "go to" place in Galway.

G. S.

The food was fantastic

E. S.

Very good

f. h.

Lovely food.

T. B.

Lovely food.

M. D.

Beautiful decoration, great staff, very friendly and helpful! Food is amazing as well.. 5 stars well deserved!

t. s.

Lovely food

r. c.

Top Notch

T. I. S.

Lamb shank was fenomenal.

L. S.

Delicious Irish Stew

G. B.

Its ok

A. D.

Amazing! 😏

L. P.

Absolutely fantastic

R. K.

Fabulous cooking.

j. c.

Excellent

J. K.

Awesome place

N. H.

Attentive service.

M. G.

(Translated) Very good food. The stew meat was very tender. Average prices. Soup and stew 20 euros (Original) Cibo decisamente buono. La carne dello stufato era molto tenera. Prezzi nella media. Zuppa e stufato 20 euro

F. G.

(Translated) Frankly very very good for a restaurant in Ireland. We are approaching a good semi gastro. Nice service, wine list, dishes rather well presented. The grilled bar, the ravioles, and a nice addition to quality lamb shank. A mixture Ireland France looks like. The decor is original. By cons count 18 to 25 € per dish. (Original) Franchement très très bien pour un resto en Irlande. On s'approche d'un bon semi gastro. Service agréable, carte de vin, plats plutôt bien présentés. Le bar grillé, les ravioles, et un beau plus pour le jarret d'agneau de qualité. Un mélange Irlande France on dirait. Le décor est original. Par contre comptez 18 à 25€ par plat.

M. B.

(Translated) Good galway table at a reasonable price, the lamb mouse is melting to perfection, if you spent a day in the Irish haze, this is the place for you! (Original) Bonne table de Galway à un prix raisonnable, la souris d'agneau est fondante à souhait, si vous avez passé une journée dans la brume irlandaise, c'est l'adresse qu'il vous faut !

O. M.

(Translated) We had ribs, fish & chips, and a crumble cake ... everything was delicious! I recommend this restaurant! (Original) Nous avons pris des ribs, un fish & chips, et un crumble cake... tout était délicieux ! Je recommande ce restaurant !

B. O.

(Translated) Excellent value for money, family and hearty dishes. Pleasant service. (Original) Excellent rapport qualité prix, des plats familiaux et copieux. Service agréable.

J. B.

(Translated) Very good food and nice service. The decor is wonderful too. Price-performance ratio is great. Definitely another destination on a future trip to Galway. (Original) Sehr gutes Essen und nette Bedienung. Die Einrichtung ist ebenfalls wunderbar. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist super. Auf jeden Fall wieder ein Ziel bei einer zukünftigen Reise nach Galway.

C. L.

(Translated) Very cozy restaurant. The food was delicious and the portions really big. Value for money is great. (Original) Sehr gemütlich Restaurant. Das Essen war sehr lecker und die Portionen wirklich groß. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist super.

M. B.

(Translated) Fantastic. The Irish chicken stuffed with spinach and mushrooms was delicious. There is also a good selection of local beers and wines. (Original) Fantastisch. Das Irish Chicken gefüllt mit Spinat und Pilzen war köstlich. Ebenfalls gibt es eine gute Auswahl an lokalen Bieren und Wein.

M. C. P.

(Translated) Nice and comfortable place in the center of Galway. Excellent baked fish and salmon soup, friendly and smiling staff. (Original) Locale carino e comfortevole nel.centro di Galway. Ottima zuppa di pesce e salmone al forno, personale gentile e sorridente.

T. H.

(Translated) Very welcome, we ate well. Children are welcome. (Original) Très bon accueil, nous y avons bien mangé. Les enfants sont les bienvenus.

B. B.

(Translated) Great atmosphere. Very good food. Attentive waiters all the best (Original) Super Ambiente. Sehr gutes Essen. Aufmerksame Kellner alles bestens

M. M.

(Translated) Excellent welcome! The frame is really neat. The food is delicious! 😁 (Original) Excellent accueil! Le cadre est vraiment soigné. La cuisine est délicieuse!😁

E. P.

(Translated) Delicious and elaborate dishes and desserts. Discreet service. Good formula to have a good time. (Original) Plats et desserts délicieux et travaillés. Service discret. Bonne formule pour passer un bon moment.

N. M.

(Translated) Very good service, very good dish and well cooked, price very correct! What more ? (Original) Tres bon service, plat très bon et bien cuisinés, prix très correct ! Que demander de plus ?

M. A.

(Translated) Very warm place, friendly welcome and very fresh and good meals for not too expensive (Original) Lieu tres chaleureux accueil sympatique et repas tres frais et bon pour pas trop cher

M. M.

(Translated) Cozy and good food. Nice service and suitable for dates. (Original) Gemütlich und gutes Essen. Nette Bedienung und geeignet zum Daten.

(Translated) Perfect service, fast, good and cheap! (Original) Perfekter Service, schnell, gut und günstig!

N. P.

(Translated) Very good, good value for money, in an old house, good atmosphere (Original) Molt bo, bona relació qualitat preu, en una casa antiga, bon ambient