Galway House

Galway House: A Hidden Gem That Delivers Big Tucked away in the neighborhood for decades, Galway House is the kind of spot locals swear by. The food? Always flavorful. The drinks? On point. And the portions? Generous enough to satisfy any appetite. Best part prices that respect your wallet without skimping on quality. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out on one of the area’s best-kept secrets.

THE SERVICE: Unremarkable customer service experience in alignment with an old school pub. Come as you are, take a seat, and we’ll get to you kind of establishment. The weathered decor is charming, and the atmosphere is nostalgic- I felt comfortable. THE FOOD: The fried seafood platter was very good. The seafood tasted fresh, and the batter perfectly adhered giving the ideal non-greasy coating. I particularly liked the fact that the seasoning accentuated the natural flavors of the seafood. The clam bellies and scallops were my standout bites. The side green beans tasted invisible because the only adornment was steam. The onion rings were cooked to perfection-light and crunchy batter encasing a succulent onion. THE VALUE: Budget friendly price point for fresh well prepared seafood.

The Galway House in Boston sure takes you back — this place started in 1960, and that’s exactly what it feels like walking in. We were greeted by a few servers almost immediately — it felt good to know you were recognized. We grabbed ourselves a booth, ordered a few pints and some wine, and then put in our food order. We had the seafood platter — broiled (key, not fried). Wow — it had about 8 scallops, shrimp, and a nice piece of fish — all tasty. We also ordered the steak tips — they were great. I think they use the same marinade I make. Steamed broccoli, summer squash, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and fries rounded out the sides. Oh, get this — for an extra $2, you can add the clam chowder when you order a main, so we definitely opted for that. All in all, it was a good experience

Google hours are wrong. They don’t open until 1:00 on Sundays. I called at 11:00 to see if they could accommodate 6 people at 12:00. They said they didn’t take reservations. I said that’s fine I just want to make sure you have a table big enough for 6 people. She said yes and that we won’t have problems getting a table for 6 at 12:00. It would have been nice to have known they didn’t open until 1:00 because we showed up at a little before 12:00 and the doors were locked. We had an elderly person with us. Super annoying.

This was me and my cousins first time. The food was good and the servings were big while the prices was cheap. The service was amazing and I will definitely be returning. The stuff mushrooms was so good.