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Galway Bay

63 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-8333
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Ranked #13 of 207 restaurants in Annapolis
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Food was nothing to write home about. The Shepard's pie was tasty but was 3/4 mashed potatoes and had few vegetables in it..

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Eagleville, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Beautiful building, food and service were both good. Previously featured on Diner, Drive-ins and Dives so I had high expectations. Glad we ate there- I would recomment it.

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Tinton Falls, New Jersey
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Have to be honest, we had a liquid lunch at the Galway Bay. It was so hot out we needed air-conditioning and a beer! The hospitality was great. The bartendar excellent company and very knowledgable about beer! Not the place you go sit at the bar and all you get is a hello and goodbye. A few fellow diners that... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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93 reviews 93 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

It's about what you'd expect from an Irish pub in america. Mediocre fish and chips (though better than a lot of mediocre fish and chips, for what it's worth). The beer selection is so-so. Generally generic with two or three slightly craft-like beers thrown in. Nothing impressive though. The staff are all friendly and compotent. The inside is cozy and... More

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Annapolis
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53 reviews 53 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I work on the same street as this eatery is located. I wish I could frequent it. The food is decent but not great. The mussels are wonderful. The soups are pretty good. The wait staff is constantly lousy.

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Herndon, Virginia
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343 reviews 343 reviews
231 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 120 cities Reviews in 120 cities
129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My husband and I had lunch at Galway Bay while passing through Annapolis. Be aware that parking is difficult, street only with meters. We arrived at about 1:00 pm on a Wednesday and the restaurant was not busy. I had the fried oyster appetizer with coleslaw. The coleslaw was vinegar based and very sour. The oysters were fresh and delicious.... More

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Pittsburgh PA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Try the appetizer fried oyster platter. They were juicy, plump, and tender. They were served with a vinegar coleslaw. That appetizer and a beer is enough for lunch. Yummy

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Chippenham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Quality of food was surprisingly excellent. bar and waiting staff friendly and attentive. There was an "Irish" band playing while I was there which further added to the experience and spent a much longer time here than I intended!

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See 5 more reviews by Tim M for Annapolis
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Galway is as charming as any pub I was in in Irland. The staff is attentive and pleasant. The management treats their customers like guests in their home. I have never had a bad meal or experience here. If you are in Annapolis wonder over to Maryland Ave for a pint at Galway Bay

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Central Virginia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We selected this place since they had a gluten-free menu which is very important to my husband who has food allergies. They were very friendly and the waitress even when to the kitchen to double check if the food was prepared as we requested. They have a selection of GF foods and beers. It was a small place but the... More

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