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McDonagh's Seafood House
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Overall:Average of 4.6 out of 42 reviews

Credibility Score: 61%
Visited: 11/02/2012
Posted: 14/02/2012
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User: redsetter
Joined: 12/01/2012
37 reviews
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5.0
What can I say that has not already been said. Its reputation speaks for itself. Apart from the most delicious seafood I have ever had in any part of the world |I have travelled. Truly excellent and well deserving of its awards. The nicest seafood and nicest chips ever and not as expensive as I had thought bearing in mind its world renound. We ate here for lunch but to be honest we did not eat for the rest of the day it was so filling and tasty. I will definitely be back on my next visit to the city.
Credibility Score: 54%
Visited: 03/11/2011
Posted: 05/11/2011
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User: kazerenm
Joined: 15/12/2008
4 reviews
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5.0
I'm a bit of a chip-fiend, and McDonagh's serves some of the nicest chips I've ever had. On a sunny day in Galway there is nothing nicer than getting chips from McDonagh's and enjoying them by the Spanish Arch with the locals who are quite possibly doing the same thing. If you're not a big seafood fan I recommend the fried chicken. I can't say that this place didn't have an influence on my moving to Galway.
Credibility Score: 28%
Visited: 02/09/2011
Posted: 27/10/2011
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User: CaptIRL
Joined: 27/10/2011
3 reviews
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4.0
If you like seafood this is one of the best around. Nice restaurant, great location, friendly staff and good service. The food was delicious and while not the cheapest in town it's not the most expensive either and definitely offers value for the few extra euro.
Credibility Score: 98%
Visited: 31/07/2011
Posted: 08/08/2011
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User: mrsmac
Joined: 23/07/2009
43 reviews
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4.5
I called in here on the way for some lunch I was dying for some of McDonagh's chips having studied and worked in Galway I miss the chips since I moved away. As I approached at midday they were opening up and there was a queue outside already to get in a mix of locals and tourists. I got a takeaway portion of chips to eat down by the Claddagh the chips are amazing real proper chipper chips with loads of salt and vinegar the chips are proper fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Service is prompt and friendly I would recommend McDonagh's as it is a well established Galway landmark
Credibility Score: 89%
Visited: 04/04/2011
Posted: 05/04/2011
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User: grebe
Joined: 28/11/2008
63 reviews
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4.5
I first visited McDonagh's of Galway back in 1986 and would try to go there on the rare occasions when I am in the city. Last night I called in on spec with two colleagues (J and S). It was a rainy Monday night and the place was busy enough but not full. I wasn't hungry enough for a starter, but J and S managed. J had mussels (I think) and S had prawns. My main course was scallops with black pudding. Very simple but delicious. J couldn't resist the scampi for her main course and I cannot remember what S had, except for her portion of proper chipper chips. J enjoyed her scampi but wasn't overly impressed by the portion of mushy peas. The menu is quite impressive overall. There were two specials on last night - hake and silver bream, which would have been grilled. Two starters, three main courses and a bottle of a French Languedoc white wine came to under €90. The waitresses were cheerful, friendly and helpful. McDonagh's is a great Galway institution.
Credibility Score: 36%
Visited: 29/07/2010
Posted: 14/09/2010
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User: bee1982
Joined: 02/09/2010
13 reviews
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5.0
came here straight from Ladies day at Ballybrit, as is usual during race week the queue was out the door, been here several times, even when the place is jammers its still the best fish & chip shop I've ever been to, standards never slip and the counter staff are great, the batter is amazing, would come here for the mushy peas and tartar sauce alone!!Fish is of amazing quality.Can't wait to go back again.
Credibility Score: 77%
Visited: 06/04/2010
Posted: 15/04/2010
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User: CalKen
Joined: 10/02/2009
23 reviews
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5.0
This was our second visit to MacDonaghs. We came across it last year and swore we would return on our next visit to Galway. We ate in the restaurant side which opens at 5pm. Slightly more expensive than the takeaway side but massive portions. Definitely the best fish and chips in Ireland complete with Mushy peas, side salad and a wedge of lemon. Great to be able to eat your fish and chips with a nice pot of tea too! The kids shared a bowl of mussels off the main menu and devoured them - they insisted on counting the shells afterwards and there were 44 in total. Pity the kids menu doesn't include mussels and other seafood. There is always a great buzz in the place and usually a queue out the door. Can't wait for my next visit to Galway now.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 03/02/2010
Posted: 11/02/2010
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User: rachelpower
Joined: 12/12/2006
67 reviews
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5.0
THE best fish and chips in Ireland.
Credibility Score: 90%
Visited: 01/02/2010
Posted: 01/02/2010
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User: lennemcg
Joined: 12/05/2009
76 reviews
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3.5
went for lunch here food was delicious... we went to the cafe place as the restaurant part doesn't open till later in the evening so service wasn't really a major part! But food was tasty would reccommend!
Credibility Score: 90%
Visited: 11/11/2009
Posted: 12/11/2009
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User: dublin-2006
Joined: 20/11/2006
74 reviews
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5.0
Fish and Chips to die for. Was recently in Galway for a few days and had heard about McDonaghs. The smoked fish was superb and as for the amount chips. My friend had the cod and it was delicious. Great value and well worth a visit.
Credibility Score: 50%
Visited: 10/10/2009
Posted: 13/10/2009
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User: itchyfoot
Joined: 11/02/2009
18 reviews
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5.0
Come for the chips! YUMMY! A huge portion of chips and nice wooden tables to sit at, great atmospherere overlooking quay st. Can also sit outside during the summer. Avoid seafood plate! Also serve chicken, but fish is definitely the best. Its a pity they dont have french bread/sliced bread for the ultimate chip butty!! Service is very quick.
Credibility Score: 30%
Visited: 25/08/2009
Posted: 27/08/2009
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User: foodie 24
Joined: 11/06/2009
8 reviews
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5.0
Comfort food at it's very best. McDonagh's have the best chips in Ireland and although they're famous for their fish, they also do the tastiest chicken. You won't be dissapointed here.
Credibility Score: 58%
Visited: 16/07/2008
Posted: 12/08/2009
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User: mr fig
Joined: 19/11/2008
8 reviews
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4.0
Perfect fish and chip shop...benches / take away on the left, proper sit down on the right. Fresh fish always of good standard, does exactly what it says on the tin.
Credibility Score: 29%
Visited: 19/07/2009
Posted: 30/07/2009
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User: STUFFING
Joined: 29/07/2009
3 reviews
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4.5
The best Fish and Chips ever. Large portions too.
Credibility Score: 76%
Visited: 04/07/2009
Posted: 29/07/2009
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User: amateureater
Joined: 30/11/2007
29 reviews
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5.0
The best chips I have ever tasted in my life. Whenever I am in Galway I always make a point of visiting McDonaghs. DELICIOUS!
Credibility Score: 43%
Visited: 07/04/2009
Posted: 20/04/2009
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User: Niamhicus
Joined: 09/12/2007
14 reviews
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5.0
Probably the BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN THE WORLD!! Everything about this place is amazing!!!
Credibility Score: 49%
Visited: 10/04/2009
Posted: 10/04/2009
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User: yummy23
Joined: 16/03/2009
20 reviews
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5.0
the best fish and chips in ireland. love the onion rings.just yum!
Credibility Score: 34%
Visited: 02/04/2009
Posted: 08/04/2009
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User: suzhannah
Joined: 10/07/2008
6 reviews
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5.0
What can i add that has not already been said, have eaten here so many times i cant count them. Either the take away side or the restaurant, and both are faultless. Just wish they would open a branch over the east side of town, so my take out would remain warm - although they do wrap and double wrap when i say am in car for take away. The restaurant side can be classy or relaxed, you can dress up or dress down and feel at home and very well catered for. Brilliant every time
Credibility Score: 81%
Visited: 18/02/2009
Posted: 22/02/2009
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User: bobs
Joined: 07/02/2008
32 reviews
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5.0
Had lunch here with my husband and young daughter, fresh cod and chips were the best I had tasted in a long time, my daughter just keep eating and asked for more fish. Will definitely return on my next visit to Galway
Credibility Score: 25%
Visited: 27/02/2008
Posted: 11/02/2009
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User: glupi
Joined: 11/02/2009
3 reviews
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5.0
The best fish and chips in Galway, if not Ireland. Fantastic food and the communal benches add to the atmosphere. The chicken is gorgeous too. I always recommend it to anyone travelling down to Galway and everyone agrees with me. It should be a staple of every trip there.
Credibility Score: 25%
Visited: 25/01/2009
Posted: 25/01/2009
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User: kevbrick
Joined: 25/01/2009
3 reviews
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4.0
The fish was succulent, batter was fresh and the chips were perfectly done. Excellent value and great food.
Credibility Score: 31%
Visited: 21/12/2008
Posted: 23/12/2008
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User: chaneleom
Joined: 23/12/2008
10 reviews
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3.5
McDonagh's, without a doubt, serve the best fish and chips in Galway! The fish always tastes fresh and juicy, while the chips are always perfectly cooked. They also have a more extensive menu than this for the more adventurous, along with a huge amount of condoments for the less traditional. A must!
Credibility Score: 68%
Visited: 06/12/2008
Posted: 12/12/2008
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User: ducky_mimarch
Joined: 04/10/2008
16 reviews
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1.5
I went here after a long day of shopping and with the reputation it has I thought it would be the prefect end to the day. The chips were not nice at all , made worse when I discovered they didnt put any salt or vinegar on them and the service was really slow.
Credibility Score: 50%
Visited: 09/12/2008
Posted: 10/12/2008
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User: DublinKitchen
Joined: 24/11/2008
22 reviews
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4.0
I can't remember a visit to Galway where I didn't eat at McDonagh's so why should my most recent visit be any different. The staff were very accommodating of our two young children and the cod and chips were once again amazing. On a cold and wet day in Dublin you might almost be able to convince me of the drive to Galway for this place.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 27/11/2008
Posted: 29/11/2008
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User: Giggles
Joined: 25/10/2007
41 reviews
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4.0
excellent cod and chips here, cod nice and crispy and hit the spot, heard alot about this place before i eventually got a chance to find out for myself and must say it lived up to expectation
Credibility Score: 83%
Visited: 01/06/2008
Posted: 09/11/2008
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User: mealsonwheels
Joined: 11/06/2008
26 reviews
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5.0
It's hard to walk by a place that's clearly so popular. In we went! We were seated quickly by a welcoming waitress and drinks were brought over whilst we selected from the menu. I had the cod and chips; a classic served fresh and crispy. Himself had the Sole with oysters to start. He wolfed down both and is still raving about McDonah's. I would definelty recomend this place and will certainly go back.
Credibility Score: 46%
Visited: 01/10/2008
Posted: 04/11/2008
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User: maggie16
Joined: 03/09/2008
18 reviews
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1.0
McDonaghs has a great reputation but the quality of food is very poor. the fish just simply isn't good. the chips are far too greasy. You do get big portions and its worth getting the chips once in a while but this is a highly overrated establishment.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 14/09/2008
Posted: 17/09/2008
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User: mazie
Joined: 25/06/2007
74 reviews
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5.0
The fish is so fresh we looked forward to this all weekend and it didn't dissapoint! Cod and chips with coleslaw on the side and plenty of vinegar... YUM!
Credibility Score: 27%
Visited: 25/08/2008
Posted: 25/08/2008
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User: MrMagik
Joined: 25/08/2008
2 reviews
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4.5
Excellent food some of the best seafood and chips i have ever eaten. Well worth visiting Galway just for some McDonagh's.
Credibility Score: 55%
Visited: 11/07/2008
Posted: 31/07/2008
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User: wicklowman
Joined: 25/06/2008
23 reviews
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5.0
Best fish and chips in ireland. Leo Burdocks used be my number 1 but McDonaghs has pipped them at the post. Just Love it.
Credibility Score: 54%
Visited: 05/07/2008
Posted: 08/07/2008
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User: kevbyrne82
Joined: 04/10/2007
15 reviews
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5.0
Brilliant - cheap & cheerful and always leaves me satisfied - a real Galway Institution
Credibility Score: 56%
Visited: 31/05/2008
Posted: 10/06/2008
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User: bmcf37
Joined: 10/06/2008
23 reviews
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2.5
My sister lived in Galway for several years while I was living in America so I heard loads about the famous McDonagh's chips before I managed to make the trip to Galway. I'm now practically a McDonagh's regular - I stop in every time I'm in Galway from Dublin.
Credibility Score: 87%
Visited: 08/05/2008
Posted: 19/05/2008
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User: sas
Joined: 17/05/2007
57 reviews
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4.0
This place is FAB!!! Its not gourmet dining by any means, but the chips are the best ever!!
Credibility Score: 47%
Visited: 15/05/2008
Posted: 16/05/2008
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User: chillilovers
Joined: 14/03/2008
20 reviews
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1.5
Very overrated place. Fish and chips are pretty expensive for what you get and yes the fish is fresh but that's about it. Bland otherwise. Can't see what the hype is about unfortunately.
Credibility Score: 27%
Visited: 04/01/2008
Posted: 14/01/2008
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User: dtrocks_6
Joined: 08/01/2008
4 reviews
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3.5
Cod and chips.nothing more to say but mushy peas on the side.delish!
Credibility Score: 41%
Visited: 10/12/2007
Posted: 11/12/2007
Foodie
User: jake21
Joined: 07/06/2007
9 reviews
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4.5
One of the best places to get fish and chips, it's got a real seafood theme to the place, and it's in a great location too.. love this place for quick tasty food.
Credibility Score: 28%
Visited: 01/09/2007
Posted: 17/11/2007
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User: poorcoxie
Joined: 17/11/2007
2 reviews
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3.0
Great food, the service is poor enough but only because the place is always jumping. There is no protocol when it comes to tables, just grab a space if there is one free. Cheap, cheerful, fantastic fish.
Credibility Score: 29%
Visited: 03/11/2007
Posted: 07/11/2007
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User: odonovanc
Joined: 15/10/2007
2 reviews
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4.5
This is the best fish and chip shop I have ever been in, real chunky chips and fresh fish. The price is cheap and the food is high quality. A visit to Galway is not complete without a trip to McDonaghs.
Credibility Score: 27%
Visited: 01/11/2007
Posted: 07/11/2007
First Timer
User: Sah
Joined: 07/11/2007
1 reviews
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5.0
Fantastic food in both restaurant and take away. Always friendly service.
Credibility Score: 27%
Visited: 24/10/2007
Posted: 02/11/2007
First Timer
User: seansean
Joined: 02/11/2007
1 reviews
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5.0
Best fish and chips in Ireland and great value. Will be back again,open a shop in London please.
Credibility Score: 87%
Visited: 13/10/2007
Posted: 01/11/2007
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User: ri_ra
Joined: 10/04/2007
55 reviews
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4.0
This is my favourite fish & chip shop. Such a variety of fish. And beautiful real potato chips. They've been excellent for years and hopefully for many more.
Credibility Score: 80%
Visited: 07/09/2007
Posted: 03/10/2007
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User: Ringo2007
Joined: 19/09/2007
33 reviews
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5.0
One of the best Fish and Chip shops in Galway. The food is freshly cooked, tasty and cheap as chips (pardon the pun!). Definitely a favourite.


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