You will find Black Cat, a fine dining restaurant, on Upper Salthill Road in Salthill, Co. Galway. The kitchen offers a broad menu built around well-loved favourites.
Arriving by train? Galway Ceannt Station is 2.4 km away, about 30 minutes on foot. Salthill has 39 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Its immediate neighbour is SAMYO.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on Google across 733 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food, atmosphere and friendly staff.
Key facts
Cuisine
Fine Dining and Seafood
Type
Restaurant
Price guide
€€€ (upscale)
Google rating
4.6 / 5 from 733 reviews
Address
179 Upper Salthill Road, Salthill, Co. Galway
Eircode
H91 WR8Y
Phone
+353 91 501 007
Wheelchair access
Yes
Nearest station
Galway Ceannt Station (2.4 km)
From Dublin city centre
187 km
Coordinates
53.26003, -9.07566
At a glance
Services & amenities at Black Cat
Accessibility
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Photo: Syced / CC0Photo: Syced / CC0Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada / CC BY 2.0
Reviews
4.6/5 on Google · 733 reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty foodAtmosphereFriendly staffSeafood
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Dayane AssisJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
This restaurant deserves special recognition. From the outside, it looks quite simple, and I almost didn’t expect anything extraordinary. I’m so glad I was wrong.
The food is absolutely exceptional—honestly one of the best meals I’ve had. Every dish was full of flavour, beautifully prepared and simply unforgettable. It completely exceeded my expectations.
The staff were also wonderful. Everyone was kind, welcoming and attentive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.
If I could suggest one small improvement, it would be the décor. A refresh to the interior could make the atmosphere feel even more special and better reflect the incredible quality of the food.
Even so, don’t let the simple appearance fool you. This place is a hidden gem, and the food speaks for itself. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Galway.
Response from the owner
Thank you kindly :)
Z
Zoë FrancesJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Absolutely perfect for a short stay. Easy access to the beaches, nearby Tesco and of course Galway city centre. Adore the shampoo/body wash toiletries (wish I remembered the name!) and the linen was fresh and comfortable. No noise from the restaurant but a bit of street noise (stopped around 11pm) which can't be helped. Lovely teas and coffees on offer and I liked all the extra attention to detail. I'd stay again. Next time I'll try the restaurant!
Response from the owner
Thank you very much :)
D
Danielle KJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
We had a wonderful experience at Black Cat and can't recommend it enough.
We ordered two Black Cat seafood pastas, the shrimp and squid, fried calamari, a bottle of Chardonnay, and, on Caoimhe's recommendation, the crème brûlée: which was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to finish the meal.
The food was outstanding, with fresh seafood, generous portions, and excellent flavours throughout.
A special thank you to Anna and Caoimhe, who made our visit even more memorable. Anna kindly found us a table outside even though the restaurant was full, which we really appreciated. Both Anna and Caoimhe were warm, professional, attentive, and genuinely kind, providing exceptional service from start to finish.
Fantastic food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere!
From Danielle, Josette and Gerard (visitors from 🇱🇧)
Black Cat is located at 179 Upper Salthill Road, Salthill, Co. Galway. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Black Cat?
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 Black Cat wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Black Cat?
The closest alternatives are SAMYO (10 m), Supermac's (30 m) and Gourmet Tart Co. (30 m).
How is Black Cat rated?
Black Cat has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 733 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food, atmosphere and friendly staff.
What is the nearest train station?
Galway Ceannt Station is about 2.4 km away, roughly 30 minutes on foot.
