Galway House

  4.5 – 1,097 reviews   • Irish pub

Social Profile:

No fancy frills, We have been a neighborhood institution for over 70 years .freshest seafood never ever frozen .scallops are our star dry cheesecloth bags right off the boat never chemicals added. they are expensive. quality meats award winning clam chowder freshest soups. Great specials in this trying time.Our website for online ordering is…galwayhousejp.com.

Enduring Irish watering hole featuring Italian & American grub in a low-key setting.

Galway House 02130

Menu Photos

Order and Reservations

Order: Order online

galwayhousejp.com

Photo Gallery

Related Web Results

Galway House: Home

The Galway House has been an integral part of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood since our establishment in 1960. Over the past 61 years, we’ve become a …

Galway House | Jamaica Plain MA – Facebook

Galway House, Jamaica Plain. 2964 likes · 135 talking about this · 11808 were here. We offer a full menu until 11 PM Mon -thurs. fri-sat 2am ,sunday…

Galway House – Jamaica Plain, MA | joe coffee

Where is Galway House located? Galway House is located at 710 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, United States, Jamaica Plain, MA. You can get directions using …

Reviews

Roscoe Gay
Galway House: A Hidden Gem That Delivers Big

Tucked away in the neighborhood for decades, Galway House is the kind of spot locals swear by. The food? Always flavorful. The drinks? On point. And the portions? Generous enough to satisfy any appetite. Best part prices that respect your wallet without skimping on quality. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out on one of the area’s best-kept secrets.
… more
Brooklyn Rose
THE SERVICE:

Unremarkable customer service experience in alignment with an old school pub. Come as you are, take a seat, and we’ll get to you kind of establishment.

The weathered decor is charming, and the atmosphere is nostalgic- I felt comfortable.

THE FOOD:

The fried seafood platter was very good. The seafood tasted fresh, and the batter perfectly adhered giving the ideal non-greasy coating. I particularly liked the fact that the seasoning accentuated the natural flavors of the seafood. The clam bellies and scallops were my standout bites.

The side green beans tasted invisible because the only adornment was steam. The onion rings were cooked to perfection-light and crunchy batter encasing a succulent onion.

THE VALUE:

Budget friendly price point for fresh well prepared seafood.
… more
Frank Fazzalari
The Galway House in Boston sure takes you back — this place started in 1960, and that’s exactly what it feels like walking in.
We were greeted by a few servers almost immediately — it felt good to know you were recognized. We grabbed ourselves a booth, ordered a few pints and some wine, and then put in our food order.

We had the seafood platter — broiled (key, not fried). Wow — it had about 8 scallops, shrimp, and a nice piece of fish — all tasty. We also ordered the steak tips — they were great. I think they use the same marinade I make. Steamed broccoli, summer squash, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and fries rounded out the sides.

Oh, get this — for an extra $2, you can add the clam chowder when you order a main, so we definitely opted for that.

All in all, it was a good experience, and I would definitely go back. Saluti
… more
Kristen Woods
Google hours are wrong. They don’t open until 1:00 on Sundays. I called at 11:00 to see if they could accommodate 6 people at 12:00. They said they didn’t take reservations. I said that’s fine I just want to make sure you have a table big enough for 6 people. She said yes and that we won’t have problems getting a table for 6 at 12:00. It would have been nice to have known they didn’t open until 1:00 because we showed up at a little before 12:00 and the doors were locked. We had an elderly person with us. Super annoying.
… more
Being Fancy Entertainment
This was me and my cousins first time. The food was good and the servings were big while the prices was cheap. The service was amazing and I will definitely be returning. The stuff mushrooms was so good.
… more
Elena Winell
One of those rare places where every single thing on the menu is top notch. I took a friend here who noticed their “Liver, Bacon, and Onions” entree on the menu and ordered it purely on the logic of “It’s a ballsy dish to list…they clearly wouldn’t list it if it weren’t amazing.” His hunch was right. My go-to is the chicken parm sub, but whenever I’ve ordered anything else I haven’t been disappointed. Wide selection of good beers. Service quality depends on the time of day and the server you get, but I haven’t been kept waiting for longer than 10 minutes at the most here. The more seasoned servers are actually kind of amazing to watch because of how efficient they are. Easily the best pub in JP, especially with the prices!

Also the posters are really fun. They have one that looks like a diagram from an ENT’s office but the words are the lyrics to ‘Comfortably Numb’
… more
Brooks Reeves
This cozy Irish/American/Italian(??) pub exceeded my expectations. I admit, this kind of generic American pub fare is not at all my favorite, but I went with a friend. I ordered the soup of the day (escarole) and a cheeseburger.

The escarole was definitely the highlight (not bad for three bucks!) and my cheeseburger was definitely above average. The steak fries were under seasoned, but nothing a personal application of salt and pepper couldn’t fix.

To be clear, this bar is not promising anything it can’t deliver. I’m confused why it’s an Irish pub when the entire menu seems clearly Italian/American. Pasta, steak, and seafood (broiled or fried). It was definitely well attended the Friday lunch I came in, and the staff was friendly and cheerful, if a bit swamped.

If you are in the mood for above average American bar-food fare it’s definitely a strong option. I doubt its menu has changed in decades, but I think for a certain clientele that’s probably appreciated.
… more
Christa Dunn
We enjoyed our food- enormous serving sizes and very reasonable prices!
… more
Zarii Parra
Amazing local place. Guinness on tap ! Service on point and the clam chower is really good. Real people work here so don’t be surprise if they act like humans an not just like service robots
… more
Olti Gjura
I personally know the Owner. The best person you can meet. He always takes care of me and my crew. Friendly neighborhood food, with all the friendly local feeling. Definitely a staple of JP. Cheers to the crew!!!
… more
… View more

Leave a Comment