Galway has 5 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Hooked, The Seafood Bar @ Kirwans, Oscars. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
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Editor's pick
GALWAY · BEST IN CITY
Mc Donagh's
4.3 ★ · 4,917 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Galway — a local favourite by review volume."
View Mc Donagh's →Top lobster in Galway
The Seafood Bar @ Kirwans
Kirwan's Lane · pub & grill
★4.61,268$$ – $$$
Mc Donagh's
Quay Street · seafood spot
★4.34,917$$ – $$$
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Hooked
Henry Street · seafood spot
★4.62,469$$ – $$$
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Oscars
Dominick Street Upper · seafood spot
★4.6687$$ – $$$
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Martine's
Quay Street · seafood spot
★4.1669$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 5 spots
1The Seafood Bar @ KirwansKirwan's Lane · pub & grill★ 4.6 · 1,268$$ – $$$2Mc Donagh'sQuay Street · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 4,917$$ – $$$3HookedHenry Street · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 2,469$$ – $$$4OscarsDominick Street Upper · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 687$$ – $$$5Martine'sQuay Street · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 669$$ – $$$
Galway & lobster
Ireland's lobster has been potted from the rocky Atlantic inshore for generations — by the 1870s over 5,000 boats worked the coast in light currachs — and ports like Kinsale (a fishing centre since the 13th century) still land it fresh near Galway.
🦞 Lobster lore
The lobster's rise from peasant food to luxury began with the railroads: dining cars served it to inland passengers who had no idea it was once considered junk.
More lobster nearby
Wexford · Belfast · Cork · Waterford · Kinsale
On the map
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Galway?
By public rating, Hooked leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Galway?
Every spot on this page is in or around Galway, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Galway?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
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Disposable lobster bibs
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