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Moran's Oyster Cottage
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Overall:Average of 5.0 out of 20 reviews

Credibility Score: 61%
Visited: 13/02/2012
Posted: 14/02/2012
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User: redsetter
Joined: 12/01/2012
37 reviews
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5.0
Veered off the main road home to have a late lunch here as we had heard so much about it. The location is wonderful and on a clear sunny day it was a dream come true. We walked about for a while to build up an appetite and then partook of some smoked salmon and brown bread with a lemon twist. The ambiance of the place grabbed us from the moment we set foot inside the door. A little expensive but it is a tourist attraction so it was worth the bit extra for the experience, We lingered and truly enjoyed it all.
Credibility Score: 21%
Visited: 24/06/2010
Posted: 30/06/2010
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User: nesvibe
Joined: 30/06/2010
3 reviews
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4.5
I was here one afternoon last week. Such a nice place to chill out at on a sunny day, with a seafood platter, some oysters, guinness, chocolate torte and a cup of tea... It took a while for the food to come out of the kitchen, since we were the only ones dining there, but it was well worth the wait. :) Friendly staff Recommended
Credibility Score: 73%
Visited: 13/02/2010
Posted: 22/02/2010
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User: groovynana
Joined: 29/03/2008
26 reviews
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4.0
Stopped here for lunch on our way to Galway and it was lovely. I remember calling here before and been unable to get a seat but while it was busy enough to create an atmosphere it was not over crowded. The service was efficient and the food was really delicious. it was worth the detour off the motorway to enjoy a nice lunch.
Credibility Score: 24%
Visited: 26/01/2010
Posted: 19/02/2010
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User: ladylala
Joined: 19/02/2010
3 reviews
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4.5
Ate here on Jan 26th. Food wonderful. Not cheap but worth it. We had chowder and salmon salad and then the salmon main. Great service, non-intruisive. Main thing we liked here is the atmosphere, so relaxed. Open fires really add to the place. The pavalova was unreal, huge portion! Was 67 euro but worth it. We'll be back!
Credibility Score: 29%
Visited: 17/07/2009
Posted: 29/07/2009
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User: STUFFING
Joined: 29/07/2009
3 reviews
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5.0
Excellent food and the service was brilliant. Stuffed ourselves. Will be back
Credibility Score: 39%
Visited: 08/06/2009
Posted: 17/06/2009
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User: shekhina
Joined: 17/05/2009
6 reviews
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4.5
Had always wanted to dine here but always believed it to be further off the main road. Perfect break on the journey. I had half doz oysters followed by tempura prawns for main while my friend had chowder followed by baked salmon. Both of us very happy, though batter on the prawns could have been lighter. Would revisit at first opportunity.
Credibility Score: 32%
Visited: 15/06/2009
Posted: 15/06/2009
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User: scribbler
Joined: 29/06/2008
5 reviews
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4.5
The perfect day for Moran's - sun shining, sitting outside while the thatchers worked on the roof. Idyllic! The food was fab - lots of fresh crab and prawns. Dishes aren't cheap but they certainly don't scrimp on the expensive ingredients. We had a lovely afternoon and will definitely be back for more.
Credibility Score: 77%
Visited: 20/01/2009
Posted: 20/01/2009
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User: Dine-a-sorus
Joined: 19/01/2009
25 reviews
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3.0
The drive to and the location of this restaurant are fantastic, I can see why the tourist flock here. However, my first time thre recently was a shock to the system! Firstly, it is a pub serving restaurant grade food which I always find is hard to pull off. The food wasn't bad but lets be real, I went there for Sunday lunch and the only affordable items on the menu are the chowder and soup . It was vastly overpriced and compared to the great pub grub joints in the area, the value for money is non existant. As far as service goes, we sat for quite some time If you would like to bring your foreign visitors somewhere traditional, I would seek out one of the many pubs in Kilcolgan serving good food at a reasonalbe price rather than spend €20 on a salmon darne in a pub that is now just living off its name rather than moving with the times and offering good value, good food.
Credibility Score: 19%
Visited: 27/11/2008
Posted: 30/12/2008
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User: lovefood13
Joined: 15/12/2008
3 reviews
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4.5
My wife and I were greeted by a smiling face who looked relieved to see some customers! Despite saying this the place seemed to get a steady flow of people after we order. One thing that surprised me as I looked through the menu was the price increase since the last time I had been there-and it was only about 8 months! I was very content with my food and adored the brown bread. Food was out quickly and I felt we were both met with a smile when in contact with staff. One problem I had was the amount of salad on my plate nearly over shadowed my fish-small plates made the meal look small. Will hopefully be re-visiting soon.
Credibility Score: 17%
Visited: 13/12/2008
Posted: 13/12/2008
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User: evelynm
Joined: 13/12/2008
2 reviews
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4.5
One of my favoutite pubs in the west of Ireland, a must-visit location for anyone travelling through! Visted last week with a group of friends where we enjoyed a fantastic meal with excellent service. Morans are famous for their oysters and Guiness but make sure to try the chowder, crab claws, prawns...or in fact anything else on the menu! There is a lovely atmosphere with big turf fires and lots of cosy rooms and snugs. I will definately be back again soon
Credibility Score: 29%
Visited: 09/05/2008
Posted: 10/12/2008
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User: philjd
Joined: 10/12/2008
5 reviews
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0.5
Been a while since I visited this place but I was astounded at my last visit to see how poor the service was...Virtually no choice of fish salmon or mussles if i remember correctly that was all...service was dire..I have recieved better service in the "eat and get out" diners in Galway..I cannot believe that this place harp on about their unique setting an atosphere they have a long way to go..waiter virtually tossed bread-basket onto table..It was so surreal that my partner watched intently as to how other diners were treated..food was very ordinary..we didn't even stay for dessert which is saying something for me...
Credibility Score: 33%
Visited: 27/08/2008
Posted: 17/10/2008
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User: Morby
Joined: 17/10/2008
8 reviews
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1.5
Vastly Over-rated. I have been to Morans many, many times over the years and it always fails to impress me. I really do think that Moran's are now trading on their old reputation. Yes, the seafood is fresh, but that's it. There's a very poor selection which is very over priced. Portions are small. There's no flair or artistic ability, the most "culinary skill" would appear to be placing a wedge of lemon on your plate. Other than that they are just serving cold seafood on a plate with some lettuce. For a seafood restaurant their chowder is also one of the worst I have had - it appears always be their regular vegetable soup with a few bits of smoked haddock thrown in for good measure. The ambiance is also lacking what with the hard chairs, and icy cold temperatures.
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 15/09/2008
Posted: 18/09/2008
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User: foodman
Joined: 18/09/2008
16 reviews
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2.5
Nice premesis and location but overpriced, overrated average seafood.
Credibility Score: 87%
Visited: 07/09/2008
Posted: 10/09/2008
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User: ri_ra
Joined: 10/04/2007
55 reviews
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4.5
Excellent service here and will definetely go back. It's a lovely place to eat. We had the seafood special and a lovely pavola.
Credibility Score: 59%
Visited: 03/08/2008
Posted: 20/08/2008
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User: thaifan
Joined: 15/04/2008
25 reviews
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4.5
Visited here on the last day of the Galway races expecting both myself and the staff working to be tired impatient mood after a hectic week! All I can say is wow...old cottage feel to it, my party of 7 was put into the fronty room which we had to ourselves. Had a mountain of mussels for starter and sweet chilli prawns for mains. Oysters went down splendidly with the group as did the crab claws for starters. Staff great fun and very relaxed. It is a little bit out of galway so unless you get a taxi someone was got to drive. Minor imposition though as this place is well worth the visit.
Credibility Score: 55%
Visited: 17/07/2008
Posted: 31/07/2008
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User: wicklowman
Joined: 25/06/2008
23 reviews
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5.0
WHAT A PLACE..... Unbelievable is the only way to describe it. Other-worldly maybe. Fantastic food and attention. The best oysters I've ever tasted. Anyone visiting Galway must go to Moran's
Credibility Score: 49%
Visited: 05/07/2008
Posted: 25/07/2008
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User: fe
Joined: 26/05/2008
18 reviews
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4.5
Excellent food in a wonderful location - would highly recommend the Seafood Platter
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 06/06/2008
Posted: 21/06/2008
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User: gcoz
Joined: 25/09/2007
89 reviews
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4.0
Having lived in Galway I've visited here many times & it never disappoints. Whether you're a sole diner or in a large group (a Stag Party once!)the seafood is breathtaking. Oh, oysters, seafood platter, lobster take your pick...Always visit when in Galway - an institution
Credibility Score: 73%
Visited: 10/02/2007
Posted: 12/06/2008
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User: punch_f
Joined: 26/04/2008
52 reviews
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4.0
This place is great for good fresh seafood, in an ideal setting. Lovely to sit outside during the summer. The chowder was very good for starters and I followed with prawns and crab meat. This place is very well known for its good reputation and I would definitely recommend if in the area. Service is good also.
Credibility Score: 81%
Visited: 01/08/2006
Posted: 31/10/2007
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User: HelloTaste
Joined: 31/10/2007
31 reviews
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3.5
This place is great for Oysters, and they are always fresh. The bad points about this place is the discreteness of the location, which sometimes makes it hard to go there during the winter months as it gets dark very early. However the view is nice and the restaurant is cozy. A bit on the expensive side though!!

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