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Vina Mara Restaurant & Wine Bar

19 Middle Street, Galway, Ireland
00 353 91 561610
Ranked #37 of 163 restaurants in Galway
4.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Price range: INR336 - INR1,792
Cuisines: Irish, Mediterranean, Seafood, Wine Bar
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Galway
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

Went for the 3 course early bird with bottle of house wine for two and have to say variety of menu and value was excellent. Early bird is served from 5 to 7pm. and is very relaxing.The staff were friendly and efficient. For starters we had the black pudding and feta cheese,main courses of trout and slow cooked beef followed... More

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Galway
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Treat yourselves to an excellent meal in Vina Mara Restaurant & Wine Bar 19 Middle Street, Galway, Ireland. Everything about this restaurant is excellent - the food - staff - decor and ambiance.

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Galway, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Unfortunately we got a seat by the door but in the main section, there was a good buzz. Very helpful, friendly staff. The menu isn't that big but the food is served nicely and all in all, a good meal, 3 courses of it!

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Co. Galway
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I dined here recently with the Grabone €36 voucher, 2 courses for 2 people with 2 glasses of prosecco and I have to say it was EXCELLENT VALUE!! The real value would have been €78. I had the fish cake, followed by John Dory and it was all delicious! The staff were all very friendly and helpful and I would... More

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Galway, Ireland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

My Husband and I had a lovely lunch in Vina Mara today.I had a lovely tender piece of slow roast beef with herb Mash and my husband had a spanish omelette with a really nice med salad.Food was well priced and service was very good.We will definitely be back

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Galway, Ireland
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Having purchased a Grabone voucher for €36 for two courses for two and two glasses of Prosecco I felt this offered terrific value. I rang the restaurant on a Friday night at 6pm and booked out till 9.15pm, not to worry had a nice walk around the city before hand. The restaurant had a great atmosphere with a mix of... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012 via mobile

Was here with some work colleagues early in the evening for a quick bite. It was very expensive and the staff didn't care really. We just had mains and the staff lost interest in us at that stage. The portions were tiny and the food was very bland. Another table who were having A full 4 course next to us... More

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Galway
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I always get a good impression of a place when you get a bread-basket with some butter and an offer of water at your table.. especially at lunchtime. Had lunch with friends there a few times, and while the menu mostly serves dishes "too-fancy" for me, such as risotto, the alternative is always fantastic and I've never had a meal... More

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Dublin
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Dined here on our second night in Galway and I was a bit disappointed. I had the bean cake and salad for my starter and my partner had the mozzarella salad. The salads consisted of awful wilted leaves and was completely over- powered by the dressing. My partner had the fillet steak for main which was literally thrown onto the... More

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Dublin
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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Food was excellent and great value...staff very friendly. Went here as a result of a recommendation from a nice doorman in the Dáil. Will definately come back here.

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