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Tartare

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Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner

Tartare

Located in the increasingly fashionable area of Galway’s Westend, the third premises for husband and wife team JP McMahon and Drigín Gaffey is a younger sister to the much-lauded Aniar and Cava Bodega. Small, informal and ultra stylish, it's a nice spot for a tasty bite to eat with a glass of wine, and (as would be expected of the EatGalway team) places the emphasis firmly on a strong sense of West of Ireland provenance. A top choice for casual dining in a city that's exceptionally well provided with quality informal restaurants and cafés.
Seats about 24. Open daily: Café Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Wine Bar Wed-Sun 6pm-late. Brunch Sat, Sun & bank hol Mon. Wine from €27. abbreviations

Owned and operated by husband and wife team JP McMahon and Drigín Gaffey of the famed Aniar and Cava Bodega restaurants, Tartare is a terroir-based café and wine bar in Galway’s increasinglt fashionable Westend.


Though small, Drigín has a talent for design so the modern interior is ultra stylish, making a smart setting to showcase original artworks.


Drawing on a wealth of seasonal West of Ireland produce, seaweed, pickles and foraged ingredients abound on both the day and evening menus.


The daytime menu features sourdough sandwiches, in happy combinations such as corned beef & pickled cabbage or ham hock & smoked Gubbeen cheese. Among the other 'small plates', organic salads can include goat’s curd, radish & hazelnut and, while they do not have a full kitchen of their own, venison stews, interesting soup and other hearty dishes make their way across the road from the sister restaurant, Aniar.


The coffee is Bell Lane from Mullingar, Co Westmeath, and it pairs nicely with regular offerings of a chocolate & nori brownie, meadowsweet custard tart or a cheese scone with fermented butter.


Every Sunday an eclectic brunch menu is offered, featuring an unusual selection of food, drinks and snacks. There are traditional classics like poached eggs, granola and pancakes, but always with a twist, maybe paired with sheep’s yoghurt or seaweed hollandaise. Pork belly with rye, egg & watercress and fish fingers with scrambled eggs are joined by choices from the café's main range of signature dishes - oysters (Dooncastle, Kelly's and Flaggy Shore) and tartare dishes (including rose veal and tuna, as well as beef).


Drinks on offer also feature local and Irish producers, and include Dingle Gin & elderflower mojitos, Dingle Vodka with beetroot and cucumber, and Connemara Whiskey with apple and seaweed sour.


In the evening, the café transforms into a wine bar with a focus on organic, biodynamic and natural wine. The strong sense of provenance continues with sharing plates of oysters, cured meat and artisan cheese boards.


The perfect spot for an unusual bite to eat with a glass of wine in the increasingly fashionable area of Galway’s Westend, this is one of the top choices for casual dining in a city that's exceptionally well provided with quality informal restaurants and cafés.

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