163 Upper Salthill, Galway

Tel: (091) 448 441

saltgalway.com

Abstract art, plush Chesterfield sofas, blue velvet high stools, sultry jazz and the crashing waves of the neighbouring Atlantic combine to stunning effect in this cool restaurant-bar, which opens daily at 10.30am for brunch and doesn’t let up until late. The Pork Belly with Pea Purée, Apple Samosa & Asian Slaw attests to the culinary cross-pollination going on in the kitchen. There’s also a sister SALT @ The Glass Factory café perched atop the Galway Crystal factory store on the Old Dublin Road.

Best Dish: Feast of Lamb Sharing Plate – €50.