This is the best restaurant I have ever been to. I have eaten here more than 50 times in last 10 years and quality is only getting better but the food is just amazing. I am speechless. So many flavours, fresh ingredients, combinations. Just perfect♥️
International · Claddagh, Co. Galway
Kai Restaurant
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.6 on Google · 1,543 reviews
Opening hours
--:-- Irish time ·
| Monday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday today | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar international venues in Claddagh. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directions22 Sea Road, Claddagh, Co. Galway, H91 DX47
- CuisineInternational
- Price€€
- Phone+353 91 526 003
- Nearest stationGalway Ceannt Station · 1.1 km
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Kai
Kai brings a restaurant experience to Sea Road, Claddagh. The menu mixes crowd-pleasing dishes with seasonal specials.
It sits about 460 m from Blake's Castle — roughly a 6-minute walk. Arriving by train? Galway Ceannt Station is 1.1 km away, about 13 minutes on foot. Our Claddagh guide currently covers 81 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Its immediate neighbour is Woozza Pizza Takeaway.
Good to know: wheelchair access are available here. There are vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. On Google it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 1,543 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food and desserts & cakes.
Key facts
| Cuisine | International |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.6 / 5 from 1,543 reviews |
| Address | 22 Sea Road, Claddagh, Co. Galway, H91 DX47 |
| Eircode | H91 DX47 |
| Phone | +353 91 526 003 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Nearest station | Galway Ceannt Station (1.1 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Blake's Castle (460 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 186 km |
| Coordinates | 53.26957, -9.06118 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at Kai
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at Kai
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€33
Sirloin Steak
Café de Paris butter
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€7.50
Lemon Posset
Shortbread
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€26
Hake
Mussels, saffron velouté
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€26
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek
Horseradish mash
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€11.50
Beetroot & Goat's Cheese
Candied walnuts
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€18.50
Risotto
Butternut squash, sage, parmesan
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for international venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunset in Claddagh today: 19:13
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 81 places to eat in Claddagh
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty foodDesserts & cakes
Our first dinner in Galway and we got 🍀! Was able to snagged a table for two outside, so happy. We had the monkfish, scallops entrees and it was perfectly cooked. The monkfish had a curry sauce that was bright And light. Service was excellent.
By far my favorite restaurant in the whole world. I have had the pleasure to dine and luncheon here multiple times; it is always a true delight and my personal highlight whenever I visit Galway. The cuisine is creative, seasonal, and outstanding, and the cakes are pure heaven.
David and Jess Murphy are doing exceptional work, and I am already looking forward with excitement to my next visit.
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Where is Kai?
Kai is located at 22 Sea Road, Claddagh, Co. Galway, H91 DX47. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Kai?
Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.
Is Kai wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Kai?
The closest alternatives are Woozza Pizza Takeaway (20 m), Woozza (30 m) and Mona Lisa (80 m).
How is Kai rated?
Kai has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,543 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food and desserts & cakes.
What is the nearest train station?
Galway Ceannt Station is about 1.1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot.
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