So high expectations to such disappointing experience. Waiting outside is fine, is popular, happy to wait. We ordered the Tiger prawns and the buttermilk chicken. It took 50 minutes for our food to arrive, waitress (very nice) asked in the kitchen and said prawns take a while...when the food arrived, we got a dish that should be called "where are the prawns" instead, 6 diminute prawns (not Tiger prawns) immersed in crumbles of stuff (see photo). The two pieces of chicken were dry and one of them was more crust than chicken. Another waitress asked would you like a sauce, I said yes, she didn't mention it was additional. Flavour so so as well. If the disappointment on the food doesn't take almost an hour I wouldn't use my time to leave a review.
Vibe is good, we were the unlucky ones today. Careful with expectations guys!
Irish and Breakfast & Brunch · Claddagh, Co. Galway
Dela Restaurant
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.7 on Google · 2,066 reviews
Opening hours
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| Monday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday today | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar irish and breakfast & brunch venues in Claddagh. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directions51 Dominick Street Lower, Claddagh, Co. Galway
- CuisineIrish and Breakfast & Brunch
- Price€€
- Phone+353 91 449 252
- Nearest stationGalway Ceannt Station · 740 m
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About dela
You will find dela, an Irish restaurant, on Dominick Street Lower in Claddagh, Co. Galway. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
It sits about 170 m from Blake's Castle — roughly a 2-minute walk. Public transport is handy: Galway Ceannt Station station lies roughly 740 m from the door. Our Claddagh guide currently covers 81 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Aniar is right next door if you want to compare.
Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. There are vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. Its public Google rating stands at 4.7 stars (2,066 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning breakfast, brunch and tasty food.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Irish and Breakfast & Brunch |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.7 / 5 from 2,066 reviews |
| Address | 51 Dominick Street Lower, Claddagh, Co. Galway |
| Eircode | H91 E3F1 |
| Phone | +353 91 449 252 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Nearest station | Galway Ceannt Station (740 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Blake's Castle (170 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 186 km |
| Coordinates | 53.27103, -9.05710 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at dela
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at dela
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€9.50
Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
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€17
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
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€9.50
Black Pudding Salad
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing
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€18.50
Roast of the Day
Carved roast with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy
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€6.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter
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€28
Lamb Shank
Braised Wicklow lamb shank, rosemary jus, champ
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish and breakfast & brunch venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunset in Claddagh today: 19:13
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 81 places to eat in Claddagh
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
BreakfastBrunchTasty food
We stayed in Galway for about 36 hours and we were looking for the perfect breakfast. We booked a 9:30 AM reservation here and we were greeted by a very friendly staff. The atmosphere is perfect for breakfast or brunch and the menu had great options. The food was excellent.
Dela has a delicious brunch. We went on a weekday morning and were able to be seated right away. We ordered the Irish Fry Up and the Butterscotch Pancakes. Both meals were very good and our service was excellent.
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Write the first reviewQuestions & answers
Where is dela?
dela is located at 51 Dominick Street Lower, Claddagh, 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 dela?
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 dela wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near dela?
The closest alternatives are Aniar (10 m), Handsome Burger (10 m) and Daróg (20 m).
How is dela rated?
dela has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 2,066 public reviews. Reviewers often mention breakfast, brunch and tasty food.
What is the nearest train station?
Galway Ceannt Station is about 740 m away, roughly 9 minutes on foot.
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